University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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COLLECTION, SEROTYPING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS in circulation in the Somali-ecosystem in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) is an endemic disease in Kenya with five of the seven serotypes of the Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) causing outbreaks in different regions of Kenya namely O, A, C, SAT 1 and SAT 2. ... -
External Built Residential Environment Characteristics that Affect Mental Health of Adults
(University of Nairobi, 2014)External built residential environment characteristics include aspects of building design such as types of walls, doors and windows, green spaces, density of houses per unit area, and waste disposal facilities. Neighborhoods ... -
The Morphology Of Olfactory Mucosa After Administration Of Vinblastine Sulphate In Rabbits
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)Vinblastine sulphate is a cancer chemotherapeutic drug which acts by disrupting microtubule dynamics of highly mitotic tissue cells. The affects of this drug on the nasal olfactory mucosa and its olfactory axon projections ... -
Veterinary Education And Training:Remaining Relevant In Changing Demands For Veterinary Service Delivery
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Veterinary training at Kabete started in 1942, leading to diploma in animal health. The graduates worked strictly as veterinary scouts under white veterinary surgeons. However demand for training increased and in July 1962 ... -
Nitric Oxide Synthase 3 Gene Transcriptional Regulation In Pulmonary Myofibroblast Differentiation And Its Implication In Pulmonary Fibrosis
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)Nitric oxide (NO) produced by endothelial cells via nitric-oxide synthase (eNOS) conversion of L-arginine to L-citrulline represents an antifibrotic mechanism in the body. Studies suggest that nitric oxide (NO)-mediated ... -
Radiation Measurements Mount Kenya, At Lewis Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980)ABSTRACT. Short- and long-wave radiation on variously oriented vertical surfaces, direct solar radiation, global radiation, and long-wave radiation on a horizontal surface were measured on Lewis Glacier, Mount Kenya, ... -
Use Of Lesser Bush Baby (Galago Senegalensis) In Research
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)This is a retrospective study concerning the use of lesser bush baby (Galago senegalensis) and their biological materials in research. We reviewed studies published between 1960 and 2007 in peer-reviewed journals using ... -
Effectiveness of Washing and Packaging On Shelf Life Extension Of Fresh Whole Kales
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was carried out with the main objective of evaluating the effectiveness of washing and plastic bag packaging in shelf life extension of fresh whole kales. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of ... -
Effect of Sprouting and Fermentation on Phytic Acid, in Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris)
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A new map of Lewis Glacier, Mount Kenya
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Rabbit diseases as a production Constraint in Kenya
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Cross-Sectional Household Surveys of Diarrhoeal Diseases— A Comparison of Data from the Control of Diarrhoeal Diseases and Demographic and Health Surveys Programmes
(University of Nairobi,, 1993-06)Cross-sectional household surveys are extensively used for data collection, priority setting and programme evaluation in developing countries. They are now being promoted to assess a number of health care interventions ... -
cancer Prevention And Early Detection
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Minimal cross-infection risk through Icare rebound tonometer probes: a useful tool for IOP-screenings in developing countries
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)Aims Recently, a new rebound tonometer has been introduced into the market, which might be useful for glaucoma screenings in developing countries. Disposable probes, that are potentially reusable, are recommended ... -
Conservation medicine in the African context
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)Medical sciences have evolved from fairly generic to highly specialized fields over the 20th century. Increased specialization has not only brought about the benefits associated with division of labour but also negative ... -
Providing effective pain management
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Pain is a common presenting symptom, both in primary and secondary care. For over 30 years, studies of adult patients have consistently demonstrated inadequacies in the treatment of acute pain in the postoperative period. ... -
Challenges and opportunities for clean milk production in the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-04)In Kenya the ASALs form 80% of the country’s land mass with nomadic pastoralism as the main activity. North Eastern Province is one of the key ASAL areas where camels are the main milk providers especially during the ... -
Experimental infection of PPR in goats in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)Livestock keeping is the main source of livelihood for most pastoral households found in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of East Africa which are characterized by extreme climatic features of drought, flooding, fragile ... -
The properties of potential camel lactobacilli cultures for yoghurt production
(University of Nairobi, 2012-04)The production of fermented camel milk offers an opportunity to preserve the nutritive value and keeping quality of milk. Traditionally fermented camel milk is produced by leaving the milk for about 12-24 hours until it ... -
Gliding Flight Of The White-backed Vulture Gyps Africanus
(University of Nairobi, 1970-11)1. Glide-comparison measurements were made on ten species of East African soaring birds using a Schleicher ASK-14 powered sailplane. Horizontal and vertical speed differences between bird and glider were measured by a ...
