University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An assessment of Maize farmers’ preferences for crop insurance features in Western Kenya
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Raman Crystallinity and Hall Effect of Microcrystalline Silicon Seed Layer
(2014)Aluminium induced crystallization (AIC) was used to crystallize sputtered amorphous silicon thin films on aluminium-coated glass at annealing temperatures ranging from 250-520°C in vacuum. Crystalline volume fractions were ... -
Synergistic Bio-pesticide Combination Of Pyrethrins And Rotenoids
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Pyrethrins and Rotenoids extracts from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and Tephrosia vogelii plants respectively were combined at various ratio mixtures and tested against adult cockroach Americana periplaneta for ... -
Strategy for Solid Waste Management for the Municipal Council of Embu
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sustainability of solid waste management practices for the Municipal council of Embu and develop a solid waste management action plan for the local authority. This research ... -
Metaphysical Harmony in Pedagogical Enterprise: Speculation on Teacher-Parent Partnership in Educating Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The impact of the teacher-parent partnership in the education of learners with special educational needs such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or, rather, learners with autism, has not been accorded adequate ... -
Analgesic activity of aqueous extract of Vernonia hymenolepis (A. Rich) a traditional medicine plant used in Kenya for toothache
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)The main aim of the study was to ascertain the analgesic properties of Vernonia hymenolepis leaves to validate its use for the treatment of toothache. The plant is widely used as a traditional herb by communities in Trans ... -
Characterisation of Asphalt Mixtures for Permanent Deformation
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study used triaxial compression test to characterize asphalt mixtures for permanent deformation. Various factors both structural and environmental that affect the permanent deformation of asphalt mixtures were investigated ... -
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity and toxicity of Vernonia hymenolepis (A. Rich) traditionally used for toothache in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The main aim of the study was to ascertain the antimicrobial properties and safety of Vernonia hymenolepis leaves to validate its use in treatment of toothache. Materials and Methods: The Leaves were collected from Trans ... -
Influence of Access to Public Utilities on the Socio-economic Status of Rural Communities: A Case of Tharaka South District, Tharaka-nithi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which access to Public Service facilities has influenced the socio-economic status of rural residents of Tharaka South District in Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Factors influencing empowerment of local level partners by International health sector non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Majority of international NGOs have internal mechanisms for needs assessment and the determination of financial and in-kind resources to be allocated to local NGOs. Direct involvement in the empowerment of locally ... -
Analysis of smallholder farmers’ preferences for Biofuel investments for livelihood diversification in Kenya
(Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi,, 2014)Poverty continues to be a problem in some parts of the world and is typically severe among small-scale farmers. If this issue is not addressed, farmers will continue to fall into poverty thereby stifling the achievement ... -
Correlation Of Structure, Estrogen And Estrogen Receptor Distribution In The Uterine Artery Of The Domestic Pig (sus Scrofa Domesticus)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Uterine artery, the principal source of blood supply to the uterus is a branch of the internal iliac artery. The histomorphometric organization of the uterine artery, displays age, physiological and regional ... -
PLANNING IN THE ERA OF DEVOLUTION IN KENYA: Q & A PERSPECTIVES FROM KENYA INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS
(2014)"ONE OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BEING HUMAN," wrote Arnold Toynbee, "is that one makes plans." One plans what to eat, how to dress, when to sleep, where to work, and whether to procreate. One makes such plans whether ... -
Outcome Of Conservative Management Of Distal Radial Fractures In Adults As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Fractures of the distal radius are quite common accounting for around one sixth of all fractures seen in the emergency department in the USA. Locally, data on the prevalence of these fractures is scarce. Due ... -
Incorporating sustainability into the interior design
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study addressed the current status of sustainability within interior design education and presented a model that could effectively incorporate it into the curriculum. To further that goal, this study explored the ... -
Impact Of Breastfeeding On Infant And Child Mortality With Varying Levels Of Immunization And HIV/AIDS: Evidence From 2008/09 Kenya Demographic And Health Survey
(2014)Appropriate breastfeeding is one of the cost effective measures in the broader strategy for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Programme which was adopted by the international community in the 1990s to ... -
Kenya AIDS Indicator Surveys 2007 and 2012: Implications for public health policies for HIV prevention and treatment
(2014)AIDS Indicator Surveys are standardized surveillance tools used by countries with generalized HIV epidemics to provide, in a timely fashion, indicators for effective monitoring of HIV. Such data should guide responses to ... -
Security Or Development? The East African Community (EAC) Regional Integration Dilemma
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Community. To this extent the study employs a constructivist approach to respond to three questions: Why despite the obvious threats in the region and the provisions made in the articles 5,123,124 and 125 of the EAC treaty, ... -
Access To Child Health Care, Medical Treatment Of Sick Children And Childhood Mortality Relationships In Kenya
(2014)Child health care factors such as medical treatment of sick children have direct and indirect effect on childhood mortality. Through international cooperation, a number of countries including Kenya have gathered information ... -
Surface Modified Electrode Used In the Electro-Analysis of N- Acetyl P-Aminophenol- A Pharmaceutical Drug
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2014)In this paper we report on the electrochemical behavior of paracetamol or N-acetyl-p-aminophenol. In the electro-analysis bare carbon graphite and bentonite modified working electrode has been used in conjunction with ...
