University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Chewable Antacid Tablets: Are Disintegration Tests Relevant?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A recently published FDA guidance on chewable tablets has addressed the quality attributes of this class of dosage forms. This study evaluated disintegration as a quality attribute for a number of commercially available ... -
Influence of monitoring and evaluation process on implementation of HIV & AIDs projects in Kenya: a case of dreams project in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Monitoring and Evaluation process is vital in ensuring project efficiency and effectiveness during the life cycle. Thus, the imperative need to exhaustively study the influence of the Monitoring and Evaluation process ... -
Molecular evidence confirms occurrence of Rhipicephalus microplus Clade A in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background The tick vector Rhipicephalus microplus which transmits Babesia spp. and rickettsial pathogens has not been reported in Kenya since 1998. More recently, the pathogenic Babesia bovis has been detected in cattle ... -
Contribution of cassava and cassava-based products to food and nutrition security in Migori County, Kenya
(Ajfand, 2021-06-22)The promotion of cassava as a staple and food security crop is widespread in Africa, Kenya included. Overreliance on cassava as a sole energy provider could lead to malnutrition. Consumption of high hydro-cyanide levels ... -
Scaling up crop diversification among farming communities for food security under climate change: A case study of the Kenyan pelis programme
(Ajfand, 2021-06-18)Climate change poses significant risks to food security globally with predictions of 10- 20 % decline in rain-fed crop yields by 2050. Sub-Saharan Africa remains highlysusceptible to food shortage since over 95 % of the ... -
Prevalence of aflatoxins in dietary staples in the border County of Busia, Western Kenya
(Ajfand, 2021-06-18)Aflatoxins, secondary metabolites of some Aspergillus fungi, are of public health importance. They are major contaminants of cereals and tubers. Data on prevalence of aflatoxin contamination of sorghum, millet and cassava ... -
Studies on Competition Between Wheat (Triticunaestivuh L. Em. Thell.) and Wild Oats (Avena Spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Two experiments were carried out in the Kabete Field Station, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi to study the effect of wild oats (Avena spp.) in competition with short maturing "Kiboko” and long maturing "Kenya ... -
Evaluation of nutrient content in red kidney beans, amaranth leaves, sweet potato roots and carrots Cultivated in Rwanda
(ajfand, 2012-05)No data exist on the nutrient composition of some important Rwandan staples. The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutrient content of red kidney beans, sweet potato roots, amaranth leaves and carrot roots. About 6 kg ... -
A Pre-colonial History of Abatachoni, 1500-1900 a.d.: 0 a Study in Socio-cultural Change
(University of Nairobi, 1991)This thesis is a survey of the pre-colonial history of Abatachoni from A.D. 1500 to 1900. The thesis set out to trace the origin, migration and settlement of Abatachoni from the Uasin Gishu plateau of Rift Valley Province ... -
An Analysis of the returns to adoption of Agricultural technologies in south western kenya
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Employing learning health system principles to advance research on severe neonatal and pediatric illness in Kenya.
(BMJ, 2021)We have worked to develop a Clinical Information Network (CIN) in Kenya as an early form of learning health systems (LHS) focused on paediatric and neonatal care that now spans 22 hospitals. CIN's aim was to examine important ... -
New WHO guidelines on pediatric mortality and morbidity auditing.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)No abstract available. -
Prediction modelling of inpatient neonatal mortality in high-mortality settings.
(BMJ, 2020)Objective: Prognostic models aid clinical decision making and evaluation of hospital performance. Existing neonatal prognostic models typically use physiological measures that are often not available, such as pulse oximetry ... -
Characteristics and outcomes of patients with an unscheduled return visit within 72 hours to the Paediatric Emergency Centre at a Private Tertiary Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Introduction: Patients' unscheduled return visits (URVs) to the paediatric emergency Centre (PEC) contribute to overcrowding and affect health service delivery and overall quality of care. This study assessed the characteristics ... -
Does mass drug administration of azithromycin reduce child mortality?
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Factors influencing breast cancer screening practices among women of reproductive age in South Kayonza District,Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Introduction: Breast cancer in Rwanda is a major concern for women's health, as most breast cancer diagnoses are made at an advanced stage. Yet, diagnosis can be done early with breast cancer screening practices. Aim: ... -
Isolated duodenal perforation at D4 following blunt abdominal trauma.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020)Introduction: Isolated duodenal injuries are particularly rare in blunt abdominal trauma as the duodenum is at a deep and relatively well-protected anatomical site. Case presentation: We present a case report of a ... -
Local/regional flaps for extensive abdominal wall defects: Case series.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION Extensive abdominal wall defects requiring reconstruction with flaps are best done with free flaps. However, free flaps are not readily available in many countries. Free flaps are associated with long ... -
Uhalisiajabu unavyojitokeza katlka ukawafi wa Miiraji na utenzi wa Fumo Liyongo
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu ulikusudia kuonyesha sifa za kiuhalisiajabu kama zinavyojitokeza katika Ukawafi wa Miiraji na Utenzi wa Fumo Liyongo. Tulifanyanya hivyo kwa kuwarejelea baadhi ya wahusika na mandhari kama yalivyosawiriwa ... -
Uhakiki wa fani katlka Tamthilia za K.W.Wamitila.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Tasnifu hii ni uhakiki wa fani katika tamthilia za Kiswahili ambazo zimetungwa na Warnitila, K.W. Tamthilia hizi ni Wingu La Kupita (1999) na Pango (2003). Katika tahakiki yetu, tumeteua na kujadili vipengele maalum vya ...
