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Investigation of some clinical pharmacokinetic factors in Kenyan Africans
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1996)This is the first broad based clinical pharmacokinetics study carried out in Africans aimed at determining whether disease states have an influence on the pharmacokinetics of xenobiotics. It has been shown, in this study ... -
An investigation of some economic impacts of feeder roads in rural areas: a case study of Thika district, Kenya
(Department of Arts-Economics, 2005). In the rural areas of Kenya, the nature of roads is identified as, but one of a number of interrelated constraints to development. In these areas, the cost of transport is a significant factor affecting agricultural ... -
An Investigation of Speaker Intention in Monologue Discourse of Lubukusu
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This research examines speaker intent as an organizing and classification principle of monologue discourses. Speaker intent is a concept based within inferential models of communication. Such an inquiry, as it was found ... -
An Investigation of Strategic Planning Practices of Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Kenya and Factors Influencing the Practices
(Univesity Of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, University of Nairobi., 2002)The aim of this study was two prong; (i) to determine the strategic planning practices of the local pharmaceutical manufactures in Kenya, and (ii) to identify the key factors influencing the strategic planning practices ... -
An investigation of strategies for competitive advantage and their effect on performance of tea processing companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-05)Organizations are dependent on the environment for inputs. and also for outputs. The environment provides them with opportunities as well as threats and the organization has to constantly align itself to forces in the ... -
An Investigation of students involvement in enhancing public secondary school discipline in Mosocho division, Kisii central district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2007)The major purpose of this study was to investigate and establish the extent and areas of involving public secondary school students in enhancing public secondary school discipline in Mosocho Division in Kisii Central ... -
Investigation of surgical dressings used in the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)This project was carried out to investigate the surgical dressings used in Kenyatta National Hospital do comply with the British Pharmacopoiea specifications of sterilization, storage, packaging, labeling and quality. ... -
Investigation of systems ecologic models of human African Trypanosomiasis epidemic: A case of Kenya
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)An investigation of the use of systems ecologic models in developing a general theory of the human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or human sleeping sickness epidemics has been carried out. The study problem has successfully ... -
Investigation of temperature variations in road pavements under tropical climatic conditions
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1973)The purpose of this research study was to record / actual pavement temperatures at different levels within a rigid (concrete) and flexible (bituminous) pavement slabs under tropical climatic conditions. Generally, ... -
An investigation of temporal surface ozone concentration characteristics over Dar-es-Salam city
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2009)Tanzania, like many developing countries, has been facing air pollution problems , through the Implementation of Air Quality Monitoring Capacity Building project by National Environment Management Council. Efforts are ... -
Investigation of temporal variation of human thermal discomfort in Djibouti
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Hot weather causes heat stress in dairy humans. Although effects are more severe in hot climates, dairy cattle in areas with relatively moderate climates also are exposed to periods of heat stress. The objective of the ... -
Investigation of the volatile oil in citrus arantfolia growing in Kenya
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An investigation of the ''Herd Effect'' at the NSE during the global financial crisis
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The NSE 20 share Index constituents generally witnessed decreased mean returns on the aftermath of the global credit crunch. As a result the NSE 20 share Index also registered a decline in returns in the post credit crunch ... -
The Investigation of the Alkaloids of Strychnos Decussata
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An investigation of the alternatives of financing the maintenance of the public road network in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The transport sector is a catalyst of rapid economic growth, development and reconstruction. The road network is a significant component of this vital transport sector since roads link many sectors in the economy and the ... -
An investigation of the assay of some Arylalkancic acid group of non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs in dosage forms and urine.
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An investigation of the attributes considered important in the purchase of different industrial products.
(Business Administration, 1993)The primary objectives of this study was to determine whether the choice criteria used by purchasing agents to select supplier s varies with the type of product and the type of +industry . The industries of concern were ... -
An investigation of the benefits and challenges of mergers (a case of Commercial Bank of Africa and First American Bank)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)This research seeks to asses the effect of corporate mergers and acquisitions in the Kenyan financial sector, using the case of Commercial bank of Africa and First American bank. The specific objectives of this study will ... -
An Investigation Of The Blood Pressure Lowering And Cardioprotective Effects Of The Freeze Dried Extracts Of Aloe Secundiflora
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension is the main driver and its interaction with dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus accelerates onset and ...
