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Utilization of harzadous industrial alumina and iron wastes in the cement manufacturing process
(Department of Arts, 2004)This research was conducted with a major aim of improving cement raw material mineralogical composition; hence produce affordable and better quality cement. Limestone is a major component in the cement manufacturing ... -
The Utilization of a Case Study of Kenya’s Irrigation Potential Kibirigwi Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 1984)This study is mainly concerned with evaluating a Small Scale Irrigation Scheme, Kibirigwi,1ocated in Kirinyaga district,, one of Kenya's high agricultural potential areas., The main objective of the study., is to add to ... -
Utilization of above ground net Primary production by herbivores in Mukogodo rangelands, Laikipia,Kenya
(1996)The amounts and proportion of above ground net primary production of the herb layer utilized were investigated in the Mukogodo rangelands of Laikipia Kenya. Two private (01 Jogi and Loldaiga) and two conununal group ... -
Utilization of antenatal care and delivery services in Kenya
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 2007)Kenya as a nation has put its efforts in improving maternal health more so reproductive health. There are free antenatal care services offered to all women though the same cannot be said of delivery care where women pay ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Care Services, Nutrition status and Dietary diversity in pregnancy: a case study of Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A woman’s nutritional status has a major bearing on whether her pregnancy has a healthy course and outcome. Nutrient adequacy and better health outcomes in pregnant women are determined by their dietary diversity which is ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Improving Neonatal Outcomes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are well recognized as a key mediator in decreasing the adverse complications of preterm birth. Preterm newborns are more likely to experience both short-term and long-term ... -
Utilization of bean leaves as a cheap source of vitamin a, iron and zinc in the diet
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Varieties of legumes are recognized as an important source of protein and dietary minerals by a number of ethnic groups in East, South and Central Africa. Among the legume that is preferred by most Africans are the bean ... -
Utilization of Built Environment to Address Food Poverty in Public Schools in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)feeding programmes have played a vital role in facilitating meals for many pupils in public primary and pre-primary schools in Kenya since 1980. The role of schools in the society has evolved becoming multi-sectoral through ... -
Utilization of catheter associated urinary tract infection bundle among critical care nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing Catheter ... -
Utilization of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle Among Critical Care Nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing ... -
Utilization of cloud database on criminal background check
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The rate of Criminal background check has recently gone high in Kenya. Career candidates have been subjected to pre-screening they are engaged by employers. Employers have been slack in hiring or retaining employees who ... -
Utilization of donor funding and its effects on economic development of the intended beneficiaries
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This research study was carried out to examine the utilization of donor funding by Non-governmental organizations within a contractual period, identify the contributing factors and the effects on economic development of ... -
Utilization of endogenous amylases and Pectinex enzymes for efficient extraction of sweetpotato Juice
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2010)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is one of the most important, versatile and underexploited crops in Kenya. Lack of organized marketing, limited consumer interest and low level of value addition are major factor ... -
Utilization of Focused Antenatal Care in Kenya Among Young Women Aged 15 - 24 Years
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This paper explored the factors that influence utilization of FANC among young women in Kenya. The study focused on women in the age bracket of 15-24 years in the KDHS (2014). The study sample is 2,032 women. The study ... -
Utilization of fresh gases and volatile agents in patients managed using rebreathing systems at Kenyatta national hospital
(Department of surgery; anaesthesiology College of health sciences University of Nairobi, 2008)This was a prospective descriptive study on utilization of fresh gases and volatile agents using rebreathing systems in the management of patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The objectives were to describe fresh ... -
Utilization of guidelines for management of severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Busia county referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Malnutrition is responsible for 35% of deaths among children under five years of age globally (Black et al., 2008). It causes 2.8 million deaths in children per year (WHO/FAO, 2014). The prevalence of severe ... -
Utilization of health care by insured persons in eldoret municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)One of the agenda for health reforms in Kenya as outlined in the Health policy framework paper of 1994, is generation of increased levels of financial resources, for the provision of cost-effective services through widely ... -
Utilization of Herbal Medicine During Pregnancy, Labour and Post-partum Period Among Women at Embu Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, 2013)According to World Health Organization (WHO), a vast majority of people in Africa and Asia rely on herbal medicine for their primary health care needs. The concomitant use of traditional and biomedical systems of care ... -
Utilization of herbal medicines among diabetic patients attending KenyattaNational Hospital outpatient clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2013)World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa's population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. Although the role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is ... -
Utilization of human resource management information systems among small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The utilization of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) promises to enable Human Resource (HR) departments deliver more service with fewer resources, save money, be more efficient, and automate to make ...
