University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Molecular detection, genetic characterization and zoonotic potential of porcine rotaviruses
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Determinants of financial performance of general insurance underwriters in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Good performance of financial institutions, including general insurance underwriters, is critical due to the important role that these entities play in an economy. Financial performance of general insurance underwriters ... -
The effect of corporate governance practices on earnings management of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study was to establish the effect of corporate governance practices on earnings management of companies listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange. (NSE). The target population consisted of the 49 companies ... -
Antifungal activity, brine shrimp cytotoxicity and phytochemical screening of gladiolus watsonoides baker (iridaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Plants and plant products are by far the most utilized by humans as source of medicine. They are used by various cultures in various ways. Although the beginning of the usage was by trial and error, accessibility may ... -
Enzymatic decolorization of malachite green dye by a newly isolated bacillus cereus strain wwcp1
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Enzymatic decolorization of Malachite Green (MG) dye was studied using crude enzyme from a newly isolated Bacillus cereus strain wwcp1. 98% decolorization efficiency was achieved within 24 hours using an initial dye ... -
Castration causes progressive reduction of length of the rabbit penis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Androgenic hormones are important in normal embryonic development and maintenance of the structural integ rity of the penis . This structural integrity is vital in the physiology of penile erection. Its alteration may ... -
Detection and molecular characterization of selected swine enteric viruses in smallholder farms in Kenya and Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Virus induced enteritis is one of the serious problems accounting for maximum deaths in neonatal animals and human throughout the world. The absence of appropriate surveillance programs and laboratory facilities have ... -
Common carotid intimal medial thickness in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Carotid intimal medial thickness, a marker for early atherosclerosis, has high clinical utility. It shows gender, regional, age and ethnic differences but data from black African populations are scarce. This study describes ... -
Passive building design principle
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Effect of additional ultrasound therapy to analgesics in treatment of acute low back pain: a randomised control trial conducted at the Aga Khan university hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Acute low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that is encountered by many physicians with varied treatments instituted in its management. Ultrasound physiotherapy is a common modality used in its management, ... -
Trend analysis of rainfall and temperature variability in arid environment of Turkan, Kenya. Environ
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Innovative trachoma survey methods to justify MDA and surgical services in large administrative districts
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Clinical.Pathological and molecular investigations of peste des petits ruminants virus infection from Turkana county in Kenya
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Using Endnote to manage bibliographic information.
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Quantitative survey methods
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High origin of the right testicular artery coursing through a hiatus in the inferior vena cava
(University of Nairobi, 2014)During routine dissection we observed a high origin of the right testicular artery from the abdominal aorta in a middle-aged formalin-fixed male cadaver of indigenous Kenyan descent. The artery arched above the right ... -
Land use and land cover changes analysis: Linking local communities to land use and land cover changes using participatory geographic information systems (PGIS)..
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Land use and land cover changes are important processes that influence the dynamics of human-wildlife conflicts. Effective management of human-wildlife conflicts requires the participation of local communities and other ... -
Appraisal of pese des petitis ruminants disease by Turkana pastoral community of Turkana county in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a disease of the sheep and goats remains a major constrain to small stock production in Turkana Kenya. The disease has not been known for long period in Kenya, though the Turkana ...
