University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Inspiring a Shared Vision: Getting all the Teachers in the Bandwagon
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Effective organizations have often been associated with the kind of leadership practice exercised in such organizations. When schools are not performing well, the blame is usually put on the principal who is the leader of ... -
Producing ''twilight sleep in large wild mammals''.
(University of Nairobi, 1962) -
Occurrence of stains on teeth amongst school children in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 1997) -
Perceived competence in ICT and Lecturers’ preparedness for eLearning, A case study of the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013) -
Explaining the uptake of paediatric guidelines in a Kenyan tertiary hospital - mixed methods research.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)BACKGROUND: Evidence-based standards for management of the seriously sick child have existed for decades, yet their translation in clinical practice is a challenge. The context and organization of institutions are known ... -
Cassava Starch As An Alternative Low Cost Gelling Agent For Slow Growth In Vitro Conservation Of Potato
(2011)Lack of cost-effective protocols has hampered wide-scale application of slow growth in vitro conservation of potato. Therefore, the potential of cassava starch as an alternative low cost gelling agent for potato in vitro ... -
School Characteristics, Use of Project Method and Learner Achievement in Physics
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate how school characteristics affect the usage of the PM and the consequent impact on learner achievement in physics (LAP). Data was collected using Students Achievement Tests ... -
Prevalence of hearing loss in children following bacterial meningitis in a tertiary referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)OBJECTIVE: To establish the proportion of children who develop sensorineural hearing loss after bacterial meningitis and to correlate such loss with patient factors. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case review. SETTI ... -
Measles Seropositivity in HIV-Infected Kenyan Children on Antiretroviral Therapy.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)This paper describes results from a cross-sectional study among HIV-infected children 15 months to 12 years of age who were receiving antiretroviral therapy. We found a low prevalence of measles IgG seropositivity (45.7%) ... -
Factors Influencing Children Enrollment in Preschool in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-08)This study investigated the constraints on enrollment to Early Childhood Education and Development in Thogoto and Karai Zones in Kikuyu District. The study is based on both qualitative and quantitative methods of data ... -
The Rise and Fall of HIV in High-Prevalence Countries: A Challenge for Mathematical Modeling
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Several countries with generalized, high-prevalence HIV epidemics, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, have experienced rapid declines in transmission. These HIV epidemics, often with rapid onsets, have generally been attributed ... -
Effects Of Seed Borne Virus Infections On Selected Potato Cultivars In Kenya
(2011)Seed borne viruses are a major problem to seed and ware potato growers because they cause yield depression and reduction in quality of tubers. The effects of seed borne virus infections in 34 potato cultivars selected ... -
Quantitative associations between DNA damage in human placenta and maternal smoking and birth weight.
(University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Oral Health Training Programs for Community and Professional Health Care Workers in Nairobi East District Increases Identification of HIV-Infected Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)BACKGROUND: Better knowledge and skills for diagnosis and management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related oral lesions by primary healthcare workers (PHWs) may increase recognition of HIV-related oral lesions ... -
Integrated Management Of Groundnut Rosette Disease
(2011)The ground rosette virus disease (GRD) is the most devastating disease of groundnuts and it is transmitted by aphids. Identification of methods of controlling the disease would improve groundnut productivity. A researcher ... -
Microresearch: Finding Sustainable Local Health Solutions In East Africa Through Small Local Research Studies
(Universty of Nairobi, 2014-02)Background Sub-Saharan African countries have urged grassroots input to improve research capacity. In East Africa, MicroResearch is fostering local ability to find sustainable solutions for community health problems. At ...
