University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors associated with the development of HIV associated lipodystrophy in patients on long-term HAART
(2012)Highly active antiretroviral therapy is effective in reducing viral load and increasing survival in HIV-1infected patients. It consists of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and a protease inhibitor or two ... -
Impact of malaria control and enhanced literacy instruction on educational outcomes among Kenyan school children: a multi-sectoral, prospective, randomised evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)Background: Improving the health of school-aged children can yield substantial benefits for cognitive development and educational achievement. However, there is limited experimental evidence on the benefits of school-based ... -
Characterization of Kenyan Isolates of Fusarium udum from Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] by Cultural Characteristics, Aggressiveness and AFLP Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2002)Isolates of Fusarium udum from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) plants with wilt symptoms were collected from various districts in Kenya and were characterized using cultural characteristics, aggressiveness and amplified fragment ... -
Designing a program of teacher professional development to support beginning reading acquisition in coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)What should be considered when developing a literacy intervention that asks teachers to implement new instructional methods? How can this be achieved with minimal support within existing policy? We argue that two broad ... -
Phytochemistry and toxicity studies of aqueous and methanol extract of natura lly growing and cultivated Aloe Turkanensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite wide usage Aloe turkanensis as an herbal remedy, its phytochemical profile and safety has not been properly documented. Aqueous and methanol extract of a naturally occurring and cultivated whole plant was obtained.In ... -
The LRC: Holistic Green building design finally in Nairobi
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Comparative analysis of rainfall trends in different sub counties in Kajiado county Kenya
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The built environment and its impact on climate
(University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Emphasis of green architecture in training and practice emphasis of green architecture in training and practice
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The effects of nutritional knowledge on the dietary practices of people living with HIV in Kayole divis ion, Nairobi-Kenya
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Impenetrable urban maze of east African coastal town: its implications on climate change.
(University of Nairobi, 2010) -
A new species of sucking louse (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Linognathidae) from Gunther's dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Linognathus samburi n. sp. is described from adult male and female specimens collected from a juvenile female Günther's dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) live-trapped near Olturot Village, Samburu district (Rift Valley Province) ... -
Sustainable Construction for Economic Growth
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The dislocation core misfit potential
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The development of a model to extend the range of the embedded atom method (EAM) is presented. The model is founded on the premise that the dislocation core generates a distortion field within the lattice that extends well ... -
Pollution profile of Thika river
(University of Nairobi, 1991)This paper reports the detailed results of a study of the impact of the Health Workers for Change (HWFC) workshop series on clients' perceptions of health services, relationships within the health centre and relations ... -
Isolation and structural elucidation of compounds from the non-alkaloidal extract of nicandra physaloides and the antimicrobial activity of withanicandrin
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aerial parts of Nicandra physaloides plant collected from Kenyatta National Hospital grounds were dried and subjected to acid-base extraction and partitioned to obtain alkaloidal and non-alkaloidal extracts. The ... -
A Comprehensive Ranch Report, Gicheha Ranch (farms) Ziwani)
(University of Nairobi, 2002)The ranch practice is a university requirement for the Bsc. degree in range management, which entails the field attachment and coming in touch with the real management issues that are presented at the ground. It exposes ... -
Green architecture: the quest for best practice in Nairobi
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Radiological Analysis of Suitability of Kitui South Limestone for use as Building Material
(2013)Indoor exposure arises from the soils from which the building stands and the building materials used for construction. This is because all building materials contain certain levels of natural radionuclides 238U, 232Th, ...
