Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Plasma cortisol, luteinizing hormone and Testosterone levels in human AfricanTrypanosomiasis patients from western Kenya
(School of Medicine, 1993)Plasma concentrations of cortisol, luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone were measured by specific radioimmunoassay methods in 58 male human African trypanosomiasis patients from Western Kenya. Each patient was ... -
Factors affecting contraceptive use in Western and Central province
(Population Studies and research Institute (PSRI), 2007)The objectives of this project are to establish the factors that affect contraceptive use in Western and Central Province. The specific objectives of the project are to identify the socio-economic, demographic and cultural ... -
Isolation and characterization of lipophorin from the larval stalk borer Busseola Fusca
(1989)In Kenya the most important and prevalent pests that attack maize and sorghum are the stalk-borers. There are three species of the stalk borer in Kenya namely, GhilQ which thrives in high altitude areas with cool ... -
Transformation of an Industrial Cluster: The Case of Metalworking in Nairobi
(Institute of Policy Analysis and Research Norfolk Towers, Harry Thuku Road/Kijabe Street Junction, P.O.Box 45843-00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel. (+) 254 20 251179/252885/331786 Fax: (+)25420251162 Email: info@ipar.or.ke Website: http://www.ipar.or.keInstitute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 2007)Industrial clusters have increasingly become' the engine of growth in developing countries because of agglomeration economies. Motivated by success in East Asia, Kenya's industrialization initiatives now hinge on the ... -
African Technology Policy Studies Network ' Kenya Chapter
(University of Nairobi,Department of Commerce,, 1997)This study sought to identify the innovations developed by SEs in their effort to overcome problems related to resource scarcity with a view to establishing the technological obstacles hindering further development. 129 ... -
Perceived parenting behaviour, parental and youth psychopathology and the efficacy of family-cognitive
(Department of Psychology, 2012)The association between psychiatric illness in parents and their ability to parent, as well as the effect of the parenting behaviour on their children has both clinical and public mental health policy relevance. Cognitive ... -
The male anti-fertility effects of embelin and some of Its closely related benzoquinones
(School of Business, 1990)There is a broad range of biological ,activities acclaimed to benzoquinos and their derivations. Verifications of these claims awaits solid scientific evaluations. -
Modelling Host - Parasitoid System Dynamics Applicable to Diamondback Moth Fluctuations
(School of Biological Sciences, 2008)Integrated pest management (lPM) systems utilising the uselrelease of the parasitoid Diadegma semiclausum have been developed to replace the pesticides only approach to diamondback moth (DBM) Plutella xylostella (L), ... -
Particulate matter and heavy metal content in air in the city of Nairobi
(1991)Nairobi City has a population of over 1.5 million and is growing at a rate of about 70 persons per day. Various activities in the City such as construction work, industrial processes, use of unroadworthy cars, and dust ... -
Marx’s conception of man
(1991)Communism as a possible social system has been sought by large numbers of human beings since its formulation. It has been applied in matters of economics, government, ethics and law, to name just a few areas. However, ... -
Levels of job satisfaction among graduate Teachers in Secondary Schools in Siaya District and Kisumu town
(Department of philosophy, 1992)Abstract: The Problem Since Kenya attained its independence, a number of recommendations have been made to help in both retaining graduate teachers in the teaching profession and making the "noble" profession attractive. ... -
Relationship between nutrient levels, phytoplankton biomass and zooplankton composition, biomass and abundance in tudor creek-Mombasa Kenya.
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1993)Previous studies in Tudor creek have suggested links between variations in general environmental factors, primarily precipitation, and zooplankton distribution and abundance, but have suffered from a lack of replication ... -
Histological studies and characterization of races of exseroh/lum turc/cum the causal agent of northern leaf blight of Maize in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2008)The causal agent of northern leaf blight of maize Exserohilum turcicum has a high variability in terms of cultural, virulence and genetic characteristics. The study was conducted with a view to assessing this variability ... -
Ocio-cultural and economic determinants of breast-feeding Duration in Karungu division, Migori district
(Department of Linguistics, 1999)This study on socio-cultural and economic determinants of breast-feeding duration was conducted among mothers of the Luo community of Karungu Division in Western Kenya. The study aimed at examining the influence of certain ... -
Quinine loading dose in severe falciparum malaria at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)From July 1989 to February 1990 inclusive, an eight-month controlled clinical trial study was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital aiming at evaluating the efficacy of quinine in severe falciparum malaria and ... -
Enhancing water use efficiency of Cassava and Sorghum based cropping systems in Eastern Uganda
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 2011)Water flow and storage within the root zone constrains water availability and use in rain-fed crop production, especially in the dryland cropping systems, where farmers are resource-strained and are not motivated to ... -
Estimating contraceptive continuation from aggregate clinical data
(Population Studies and Research Institute, 1990)The thesis attempts to examlne one very persistent problem with the use of contraceptives, namely, contraceptive continuation. Many developing countries have launched family planning programmes with the aim of recruiting ... -
An Investigation of the Influence of Mulching and Agroforestry Systems on the Microclimatic Conditions Affecting Soil Moisture and a Maize/bean Intercrop in Semi-arid Areas of Laikipia District
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Impact of land use and cover change on soil quality And pasture productivity in semi-arid rangelands: the Case of Nakasongola district, Uganda
(School of biological science (SOB), 2011)The impact of land use and cover change on soil quality and pasture production was investigated in the rangelands of Nakasongola District, Uganda. Landsat (TM) images of 1986 and 1990 and Landsat (ETM+) of 2000 and 2004 ... -
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Seropositivity In Term and Preterm Infants at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1989)To determine the prevalence of HIV seropositivity in term and preterm infants at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in 1988, l30 term and 130 preterm infants were screened consecutively for human immunodeficiency virus ...
