University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Trends in adult mortality in Kenya: 1979 – 2009
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to analyze trends in adult mortality between 1979 and 2009, both at national and regional level. The study utilized orphanhood data from the Kenya 1979, 1989, 1999 and 2009 censuses to generate complete ... -
Towards the development of a citizen-centric framework for evaluating the impact of eGovernment: A case study of developing countries
(2014)eGovernment has emerged as one of the innovative ways of providing information and delivering services to citizens. It is providing governments with new opportunities of bringing services closer to the citizen in cost-effective, ... -
Efficacy of schitozim - a herbal medicine in the treatment of schistosoma mansoni infections in experimentally infected balb/c mice
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of this study was to test and compare the effectiveness of Schitozim against Praziquantel (PZQ). Six treatment groups of mice were tested for the study: 50 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg Schitozim dosages, PZQ, Infected ... -
Mobile Learning: A Bridging Technology for varying Learner Entry Behavior
(2014)The use of technology in teaching and learning processes has brought a major shift in the way instructors have to design instructions. The cost of mobile devices has declined with time making the devices affordable. All ... -
Influence of television on preschoolers moral development in Langata district, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study set out to establish the influence of television on preschooler's moral development in Langata sub country. The study examined the relationship between televisions on preschool learner's education, in moral ... -
Thidiazuron-induced somatic embryogenesis and shoot regeneration in cotyledon explants Of melia volkensii gürke
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Litter Fall Dynamics of Restored Mangroves (Rhizophora mucronata Lamk. and Sonneratia alba Sm.) in Kenya
(2014)Mangrove forests are active carbon sinks and important for nutrient cycling in coastal ecosystems. Restoration of degraded mangrove habitats enhances return of ecosystem goods and services, including carbon sequestration. ... -
Effects of land use change on stream flow, channel erosion and river geomorphology: a case study of Motoine/Ngong river sub-catchment, Nairobi river basin, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Urbanization increases impermeable surface cover which causes streamflow variability, the most significant element in geomorphological processes of erosion and sediment transportation. Understanding the interaction among ... -
Synergistic repellent activity of plant essential oils against Aedes aegypti on rabbit Skin
(2014)Mosquito-borne diseases are the major causes of mortality particularly in tropics. Due to drug and insecticide resistance, personal protection by use of skin repellents has become a common approach of control. The purpose ... -
Childhood exposure to inter-parental violence as a risk factor for intimate partner violence – a study on women in resource-limited settings in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common and serious public health concern in many parts of the world. Exposure to psychological and physical abuse has been established as a risk factor for children‘s socio-emotional, ... -
Financing and availability of essential medicines before and after introduction of the national hospital insurance fund civil servants and disciplined services medical scheme: a case study of Webuye district hospital, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: About 30% of the world’s population is estimated not to have access to essential medicines. Studies done in Kenya have shown that public facilities experience stock-outs of basic essential medicines for about ... -
The influence of body mass index, age and sex on inflammatory disease risk in semi-captive Chimpanzees
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Obesity and ageing are emerging issues in the management of captive primates, including Chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes. Studies on humans show that obesity and old age can independently increase the risk of inflammatory-associated ... -
Knowledge and practices of health care workers in Kenyatta national hospital as regards nutritional status and needs of HIV infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and malnutrition are interlinked, both epidemiologically and physiologically. The synergistic effects of malnutrition and HIV on the immune system occur in a vicious cycle in ... -
The framing of climate change issues in Kenyan print media: a comparative analysis of the Daily nation and the People daily newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the framing devices used by both the Daily Nation and People Daily newspaper to communicate Climate Change information and do a comparative analysis of each newspaper’s treatment ... -
Factors influencing refugees access to social services. The case of Hagadera camp, Dadaab refugee complex in Garissa county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study was to establish the factors that influence refugees‟ access to social services in Hagadera refugee camp within Dadaab refugee camp, Garissa County, Kenya. It was guided by the following specific objectives: ... -
Land use and land cover changes and their implications for human-wildlife conflicts in the semi-arid range lands of southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Land use and land cover changes are important processes that influence the ecological integrity of wildlife dispersal areas and the dynamics of human - wildlife conflicts in rangelands around protected areas. This study ... -
Demographics, housing search, asymetric information and housing decisions amongst apartment households in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The specific objectives of the study were: to ascertain if demographics have a significant influence on housing decisions amongst households; to determine the mediating effect of housing search on the influence of ... -
Iron fortification adversely affects the gut microbiome, increases pathogen abundance and induces intestinal inflammation in Kenyan infants.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: In-home iron fortification for infants in developing countries is recommended for control of anaemia, but low absorption typically results in >80% of the iron passing into the colon. Iron is essential for ... -
Surface passivation effect on CO2 sensitivity of spray pyrolysis deposited Pd-F: SnO2 thin film gas sensor
(2014)Different thin films samples made of SnO2, F:SnO2, Pd: SnO2 and and co-doped Pd-F: SnO2 were deposited at a substrate temperature of 450oC using optimized doping concentrations of F and Pd, thereafter the samples were ... -
Systems analysis and improvement to optimize pMTCT (SAIA): a cluster randomized trial
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Despite significant increases in global health investment and the availability of low-cost, efficacious interventions to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission (pMTCT) in low- and middle-income countries ...
