University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Morphological Traits as Indicators of Bitterness in Traditional Vegetables: The Case of Spider Plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Aims: The study set out to find the existence of variation in leaf bitterness of spider plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) in six (6) agro-ecological zones in Kenya and whether levels of leaf bitterness correlated with morphological ... -
Heterologous expression of the benzoate para-hydroxylase encoding gene (CYP53B1) from Rhodotorula minuta by Yarrowia lipolytic
(University of Nairobi, 2006)There is currently an increasing number of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) monooxygenase encoding genes becoming available from various genome-sequencing projects. These enzymes require association with cytochrome P450 reductase ... -
Antimicrobial Usage and Detection of Multidrug-Resistant , Including Methicillin-Resistant Strains in Raw Milk of Livestock from Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The association of antimicrobial usage (AMU) with prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in livestock raw milk consumed by pastoralists in Kenya ... -
On unitary equivalence of some classes of operators in Hilbert spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Abstract It is a well-known result in op erator theory that whenever two op erators are similar then they have equal sp ectra even though they do not have to belong to the same class of op erators. However ... -
Further remarks on unitary equivalence of some classes of operators in Hilbert spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2020)n this paper we investigate results on unitary equivalence of operators that include n-binormal, skew binormal and n-power-hyponormal operators acting on complex Hilbert space H. AMS subject classification ... -
Psychotic-like experiences among 9,564 Kenyan adolescents and young adults.
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)Objective: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of psychotic-like experiences (PLE) in a large cohort of Kenyan adolescents and young adults. Method: The Washington Early Recognition Center Affectivity and ... -
Factors associated with the onset of major depressive disorder in adults with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries: results from the INTERPRET-DD prospective study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aims: To examine the factors that are associated with changes in depression in people with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries. Methods: People with type 2 diabetes treated in out-patient settings aged 18-65 ... -
A randomized clinical trial of mobile phone motivational interviewing for alcohol use problems in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aim: To test the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention using the mobile phone among adults with alcohol use problems. Design: A randomized clinical trial of mobile MI and standard in-person MI ... -
Where is the global in global mental health? A call for inclusive multicultural collaboration.
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Pathways to African Feminism and Development: A Journal of the African Women Studies Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The African Women Studies Centre is a training, research, evidence-based policy, advocacy and lobbying institution of the University of Nairobi. The Centre is committed to promoting African Women’s experiences and worldview ... -
Cytopenia among CML Patients on Imatinib in Kenya: Types, Grades, and Time Course.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Imatinib mesylate is the gold standard for the treatment of all phases of Philadelphia-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. Patients on imatinib treatment may develop cytopenia due to drug toxicity. This study ... -
Understanding what shapes disease control: An historical analysis of foot-and-mouth disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Interpreting the interplay between politics, social demographics and epidemiology is essential for understanding how a disease's occurrence and control evolve over time. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus was first detected ... -
Comparative compositional analysis of cassava brown streak disease resistant 4046 cassava and its non-transgenic parental cultivar
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Compositional analysis is an important component of an integrated comparative approach to assessing the food and feed safety of new crops developed using biotechnology. As part of the safety assessment of cassava brown ... -
Consumer perceptions of food safety in animal source foods choice and consumption in Nairobi's informal settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Animal-source foods (ASFs) are high-quality nutrient-dense products key to reducing stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. However, their consumption among the poorest households in urban informal settlements ... -
Regeneration-competent and-incompetent Murids Differ in Neutrophil Quantity and Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Synopsis Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes. Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute ... -
In Vivo Study on the Effect of African Black Tea Extract on Wound Healing
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The use of alternative medicine is on the rise worldwide. Black tea (Camellia Sinensis) is believed to assist in wound healing among communities who apply it topically. This had however not been scientifically ... -
Complex Tissue Regeneration in Mammals Is Associated With Reduced Inflammatory Cytokines and an Influx of T Cells
(University of Nairobi, 2020)While mammals tend to repair injuries, other adult vertebrates like salamanders and fish regenerate damaged tissue. One prominent hypothesis offered to explain an inability to regenerate complex tissue in mammals is a ... -
An Assessment of Groundwater Grab Syndrome in Langata Sub County, Nairobi City-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Interest on the investigation of groundwater depletion threat is growing globally and Langata sub County in Nairobi, the capital city of the Republic of Kenya, is not an exception. Because of drought-induced water ... -
Stakeholder-engaged research: strategies for the prevention and control of overweight and obesity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: This study was done as part of a larger study that aims to identify the most impactful and cost-effective strategies for the prevention and control of overweight and obesity in Kenya. Our objective was to involve ... -
Restaging Oral Narrative in Civic Education
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Oral literature as an agent of culture and reflection of the same is inherently dynamic. It has overtime served different generations existing under various socio-economic conditions. Drawing from different historical ...
