University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Evidence review of hydroxyurea for the prevention Of sickle cell disease complications in low-income Countries
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Hydroxyurea is widely used in high-income countries for the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in children. In Kenyan clinical guidelines, hydroxyurea is only recommended for adults with SCD. Yet many ... -
Natural Capital, Resilience and Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa 6 th Scientific and Policy Conference UNEP, Gigiri, Nairobi 28 – 30 August 2013
(CASELAP (UON)Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law & Policy (CASELAP), 28-08-13)The Rio+20 meeting held in June 2012 in Brazil concluded with a package of commitments for action and a broad agreement by world leaders to shape a more sustainable future for the benefit of the planet and its people. ... -
Teacher education and development in Africa: the need for access, equity, sustainability, quality and relevance within the context of globalization
(University of NairobiCollege Of Education And External Studies, 30-07-13)Expanding education and improving its quality is central to the development of Africa. If we want to realize the goal of quality education for all, faculties of education in Africa need to take the lead in finding African ... -
Compliance to Ethical Marketing Code of Practice by Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry Members in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study established the physicians, pharmacists and pharmaceutical technologists’ perspective on ethical marketing code compliance by the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) members in Mombasa County. ... -
Optimum two-stage group screening designs with unequal a-priori probabilities and with errors in decisions
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Perceptions of pre-service primary school teacher trainees on implementation of music curriculum in primary teacher training colleges in the coast region, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege Education and External Studies, 2013)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the perceptions of pre-service primary school teacher trainees towards implementation of music curriculum in PTTCs in the Coast Region. The study sought to determine Perceptions of ... -
Estimation of Fertility Levels and Differentials in Kenya: An Application of Coala-Trussell and Gompertz Re¬ lational Models
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Local Governance and ICTs Research Network for Africa LOG-IN Africa State of ICTs and Local Governance in Kenya: Needs Analysis and Research Priorities
(Institute For Development Studies, 2005)This concept paper provides an overvie w of the state of ICTs and local governance in Kenya using secondary inform ation. It begins w ith an introduction, followed by two brief sections on socio-economic development ... -
Mode Of Gene Action And Effects Of Environment On Expression Of Resistance To Diplodia Ear Rot In Tropical Maize
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND CROP PROTECTION, 2013)Diplodia ear rot is one of the most important maize diseases in Kenya. The fungus causes yield losses and also contaminate the grains with mycotoxins, diplodiol and diploidiatoxin, making the maize unhealthy, and can even ... -
Phytochemical and Biological Studies of the Genus Croton for development of agrochemicals and Pharmaceutical Products
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological Sciences, 2007)Over the past two centuries, research into the chemical and biological properties of natural products has yielded novel and more effective therapeutic agents for treatment of many human ailments. There is, therefore, need ... -
Hawking as a Survival Strategy for the Urban Poor: The Case of Nairobi
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The Influence of Mobile Marketing on Brand Equity a Case Study of Safaricom Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The use of mobile marketing can provide advertisers with a big opportunity of enhancing consumer exposure to a brand, thus increasing brand awareness. This study investigated mobile marketing practices at Safaricom and how ... -
Male, Mobile, and Moneyed: Loss to Follow-Up vs. Transfer of Care in an Urban African Antiretroviral Treatment Clinic.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology,, 2013-10)OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to analyze characteristics, reasons for transferring, and reasons for discontinuing care among patients defined as lost to follow-up (LTFU) from an antiretroviral therapy (ART) ... -
The Doctrine of Civil Necessity and Its Implications for Constitutionalism
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2013)While recognizing the need for emergency powers, the study acknowledges the tension that exists between emergency powers on the one hand and theprinciples of democracy and human rights on the other and examines whether it ... -
IOPB chromosome number reports
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Neuroepidemiology Of Spina Bifida Cystica In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)65 patients with spina bifida cystic were treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya between September 2011 and August 2012. The mean age at presentation at presentation was 9 days. There was a male ... -
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in Nairobi: results Of a phase1, Stage 1 COPCORD study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Musculoskeletal pain is common and a cause of disability. The Community oriented program for the control of rheumatic diseases (COPCORD) methodology was established to estimate the burden of musculoskeletal ... -
Advantages & Disadvantages of Charcoal Burning in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 1974) -
Securing Women’s Land Rights: a Study of Individualization and Decentralized Land Administration in Nyeri County
(University of NairobiInstitute of Development Studies, 2013)Kenya provides one of the most well-known and documented process of formalization of land tenure systems through registration of individual titles deeds. Title deeds confer ownership right to the person with the title deed. ...
