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A Comparative study to assess Interleukin - 1 Polymorphisms and their relationship with Chronic Periodontitis in two Kenyan Coastal Communities.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Introduction: Chronic periodontitis (CP) is an infectious disease resulting in the inflammation of the supportive structures of teeth, which leads to loss of attachment and bone, and eventually tooth loss if left untreated. ... -
Performance Contracting and Strategy Evaluation in State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT By design, performance contracts are intended to implement strategic plans of organizations. It is argued that, the results obtained from the performance contracts give the extent to which organizations strategic ... -
A Survey of Psychological Biases in Investors Decision Among Mba Students in School of Business University of Nairobi Kisumu Campus, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this research was to determine the existence of psychological biases in investors' decision among investors in the University of Nairobi MBA students in school of business Kisumu campus. The major ... -
Health Information Seeking-behaviors Among Women Who Use the Internet; a Case Study of the Road Authorities in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Increasingly, more women are engaging in health information seeking via the internet. This is because the internet has emerged as a significant resource for women negotiating various health questions that arise in their ... -
Dental Disease Burden, Treatment Needs And Cost Of Treatment Among 13-17-Year-Olds With Fluorosis Compared To Those Without Fluorosis In Kajiado, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The dental disease burden (caries, periodontitis, gingivitis and fluorosis) and treatment needs assessment if objectively done in combination with patients' perception facilitates ... -
Mobile Phone and Rural Livelihoods: Context, Level, Dimension of Use and Challenges Among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to investigate mobile phone and rural livelihoods; context, level, dimension of use and challenges among smallholder farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. It addressed the following ... -
Impact of climate refugees on the humanitarian situation a case study of Dadaab refugee camp
(University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT The study sought to investigate the impact of climate refugees on the humanitarian situation with focus to Dadaab refugee camp. Harsh climate condition is one of the factors that lead to human migration. When ... -
The influence of dairy farming on livelihood of self~help group members in Kiabonyoru division, Nyamira county-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of dairy farming on livelihood of self-help group members in Kiabonyoru division, Nyamira county-Kenya. More than 250 breeds of cattle are recognized throughout ... -
A Study of the Adoption of New Media in Delivery of Services in Banking Sector, Kenya: a Case Study of Equity Banking Services
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Technological advancement has brought about fundamental impact III provision of banking services. It has transformed provision and delivery of services. This has led to a market situation in which the battle for ... -
Gender Disparities in Leadership in the Anglican Church, Diocese of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)According to the Laws of the Church of England, a woman can be ordained to lead in any seat in the Global Anglican Church. In Kenya though, the highest level of leadership that a female clergy has risen to is that of ... -
Cultural and Non-cultural Factors That Influence Consumption of Islamic Banking Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to identify the cultural and non -cultural factors that influence consumption of Islamic banking services in Kenya. The study used descriptive cross-sectional survey that ... -
Forecasting Techniques, Operating Environment and Accuracy of Performance Forecasting for Large Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study explored the relationship among forecasting techniques, operating environment and APF in LMFs. Study objectives were to compare forecasting techniques in APF, identify performance measures influenced by the ... -
Dental caries and gingivitis by tooth type among 13-15 Year-olds with varying severity of fluorosis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Dental caries is a significant oral public health concern globally. Studies have demonstrated an association between dental caries and dental fluorosis but there is scarcity of data on dental caries and gingivitis ... -
Determinant of teaching profession as a career among University students from Bumula sub county
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Career choice is a complex decision for students since it determines the kind of profession that they intend to pursue in life. As students try to make career choice while in secondary school, they face problem of matching ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at kakamega teachers savings and credit cooperative Society, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Strategy implementation is the most challenging stage of strategic management. Strategies that have been formulated have no value unless they are effectively translated into action. During the implementation ... -
Influence of headteachers administrative characteristics on Girls completion rates in public primary schools in Uriri division, Migori county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of the. study was to establish the influence of head teachers' administrative characteristics on girls' completion rates in public primary schools in Uriri Division, Migori County, Kenya. The study sought ... -
Quality structures and processes in the prevention of secondary traumatic brain injury at accident emergency and critical care unit in Kenyatta national hospital: Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBl) patients largely depends on the institution structures and the processes put in place to facilitate care. Good institutional structures lead to improved processes which lead ... -
Challenges of Marketing Medical Services Offered by Major Private Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The primary purpose of the study was to find out the challenges of marketing medical services offered by major private hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya. The study reviewed historical background of marketing ... -
Determinants of Environmental Conservation Practices at Project Planning and Design in Kengen, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The overall objective of this research was to investigate the determinants of environmental conservation practices in project planning and design at Kengen, Kenya. The objectives of the ... -
An Assessment of the Influence of Life Skills Education on Reproductive Health Behavior of Adolescent Girls' in Public Schools in Kibera, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Adolescence is a very fundamental stage in life where emotional, physical and biological transformation takes place in preparation for future development of a girl. Throughout this period many young girls struggle ...
