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Neuronal and Astrocytic Structural Changes in the Prefrontal Cortex of the Male Wistar Rat Following Chronic Khat Use
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Chronic and Long-term use of khat may cause neuro-cognitive changes, which have been elucidated in behavioural studies. These may correlate with structural changes in the cytoarchitecture and histomorphometry ... -
The Neuropharmacological evaluation of ocimum kenyense, ocimum kilimandscharicum and ocimum masaiense species found in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The genus ocimum consists of 35 species of aromatic annual perennial herbs and shrubs in the family Lamiaceae. The members of this genus find extensive application in traditional medicine systems all over the world. This ... -
Neurotoxicity of cassava cyanogens in rodents and non-human primates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Cassava is staple food to over half a billion people globally. Consumption of insufficiently processed cassava and dietary sulfur amino acid (SAA) deficiency has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Konzo, ... -
Neutrophil phagocytic function in uncomplicated diabetes mellitus patients of African origin as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1992)This was a comparative study carried out over a six months period with an aim of determining the neutrophil phagocytic function in uncomplicated diabetes mellitus patients and in non-diabetic patients (control group) as ... -
A new approach to hatchery sanitation: isolation and control of pathogenic bacteria associated with deaths in hatching chicks
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1986)Investigations have revealed Large microbial populations in many hatcheries despite the application of various sanitary measures.Many of the pathogenic organisms which affect the eggs, embryos and hatched chicks may be ... -
New Frontiers In Multifunctional Peacekeeping: Case Studies Of Somalia And Namibia
(University of Nairobi, 2006-11)This study set out to establish how successful multifunctional peacekeeping operations have been by assessing the accomplishment of the UN mandate for specific operations and the adequacy of such operations in conflict ... -
New frontiers of financial public relations: the relationship between listing on the Nairobi securities exchange and changes in a company‟s publicity and net profit
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study investigates the relationship between listing a company on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and change in its media profile or publicity and whether this is related to the company‟s performance in terms of ... -
New hope for the Nairobi destitute; towards enabling the Nairobi destitute to achieve sustainable livelihoods
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New industrial spaces in Kenya: a case study of Export processing zones in Nairobi and Athi river
(Department of Geography, 2003)This study aims at determining whether the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) are "new industrial spaces" in Kenya by analyzing their evolutionary, structural and operational characteristics. The concern here being to determine ... -
New Information Communication Technologies (ICTS) in health communication interventions: perceptions and prospects of their adoption
(Faculty of Arts, 2003-11)The HIV/AIDS pandemic is recognized to be the most devastating scourge in history. As the global community begins to comprehend and acknowledge the immense impact of this monster, there is an increasing urgency to respond ... -
New Insights Into the Structural, Electronic, Optical and Phonon Properties of Cubic and Orthorhombic Cspbi3 Perovskite Through First-principles Method for Photovoltaic Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study has been done using the first-principles technique based on the plane wave self-consistent field method as implemented in the quantum espresso computational code. The GGA has been used as the exchange-correlation ... -
New Light on East African Coastal Archaeology
(ElsevierEducation and External studies, 1981)This chapter attempts to re-evaluate the history of the East African coast and the Comores between the seventh and eleventh centuries. This is being done with a view to correcting the false picture painted by historians ... -
New media and business: adoption and use of mobile phone technology services in empowering women entrepreneurs in Machakos county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)This study sought to investigate the adoption and use of mobile technology for the empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Machakos County. It sought to investigate why, despite the worldwide knowledge of the boost to ... -
New Media and Political Mobilization:implications for Presidential Campaigns in Kenya, 2000-2013
(2015)This study sought to find out the influence of new media in voter mobilization in Presidential campaigns in Kenya between 2000 and 2013. During this period, Kenya experienced an exponential growth in the uptake of new ... -
New Media and the Creative Sector in Kenya: Intellectual Property Challenges & Implications
(University of Nairobi,School of Journalism, 2009-10)The changing business environment, with specific regard to changes in communication technology brought on by the Internet, encourages and facilitates the emergence of global business, transnational companies and the ... -
New Media and the South Sudan Conflicts
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is intended to cover aspects of new media and assess its influence in promoting and discouraging conflict. The study covers the new media i.e. Twitter and Facebook and how their use impact on the behaviors of ... -
New Media Technologies and Hate Messages: Investigating the Role of Social Media in Propagation of Hate Messages in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study sought to investigate the use of Social Media in propagation of hate messages in Kenya. It was carried out among undergraduate students of The Co-operative University College of Kenya, Karen. The sample size ... -
New Media Techologies and Democracy: The influence of Social Networking Sites on Political Attitudes and Behaviour among the Urban Youth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The study sought to investigate the influence of social networking sites on political participation and civic engagement among the Kenyan urban youth. Social networking sites (SNSs) like Facebook and twitter have become ... -
New Partnership for Africa's Development: What Legal Force Does It Bear
(University of Nairobi, 2003) -
New product development in selected microfinance Institutions in Kenya: a case study of Nairobi based Institutions
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)The Microfinance industry is a sector that is increasingly getting attention due to the role it plays in poverty alleviation. This study focused on a key aspect in the operations of Microfinance institutions: New product ...