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Evaluation of treatment of patients with mechanical intestinal obstruction at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)SUMMARY The choice between initial surgical or non-operative management of mechanical bowel obstruction still remains a challenge. This was a prospective study carried out over a period of ten months from 1st September ... -
Evaluation of trichoderma enhanced fertilizers on growth of common beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(University of NairobiCenter for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, 2012)Three Trichoderma spp. were isolated from agricultural soil in Embu district, Kenya and identified morphologically as T. harzianum, T. polysporum and T. viride. These isolates were evaluated for their effect on the growth ... -
Evaluation of triple assessment in the management of pathological nipple discharge of the breast at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Clinicians remain divided on the significance and the management of patients presenting with pathological nipple discharge and on the utility of triple assessment (clinical examination, breast imaging and nipple ... -
Evaluation of two napier grass cultivars (pennisetun purpureuh) under irrigation at different stages of growth
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1989)Two commonly used napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) cultivars, Bana grass and French Cameroon were grown under irrigation to assess the changes in nutritive value at different stages of growth in Naivasha, Kenya. ... -
Evaluation of ultrasonographic diagnosis, treatment methods and epidemiology of cystic echinococcosis in sheep and goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2001)Cystic Echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a major health problem among the nomadic communities of Africa, with the highest incidence in the world being reported in Turkana, Kenya.· However. the ... -
Evaluation of United States Foreign Policy on Counterterrorism: The Case of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study explored the United States foreign policy on counterterrorism with a special reference to Somalia and how the interest has affected the Somalia situations. The main objective of this Research Paper was to examine ... -
Evaluation of urbanization influences on urban climate of Kenyan cities
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Most cities in Africa's developing countries are evidently becoming more urbanized. This has led to significant modification on climate over the cities which affect human comfort, environment and socio-economic activities. ... -
Evaluation of use and impact of social media in offering customer care services in network service provider companies: a case of Safaricom Limited
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-10)Use of social media in offering customer service in mobile network service provider companies is of value to customers and business owners. It helps to improve the service offered to customers. Improved service leads to ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Evaluation of varietal purity of certified basmati 370 and bw 196 from two rice seed sources in mwea and the response of rice to varying n, p and k fertilizer regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Evaluation of varietal resistance and pesticides as management strategies for thrips (megalurothrips sjostedti trybom and frankliniella occidentalis pergande) on french beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, 2004)Evaluation of pesticides and varieties was undertaken in Kabete Campus Field Station during the period October 2001 to September 2002. Evaluation and screening of commercial French bean varieties and breeding lines was ... -
Evaluation of Various Methods for the Routine Determination of 'Available' Phosphorus Against the Phosphorus Supplying Power Of Soils And Phosphorus Response of Crops from Pot Experiments
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Soil Science, 1979-10)In this study, the relative phosphorus availability status of a range of twenty four mainly acid, Kenyan soils (three Acrisols, six Andosols, six Ferralsols, three Luvisols and six Nitosols) was assessed by determining ... -
Evaluation of vct utilization by women in Kenya using the logistic regression model
(School of mathematics, 2010-07)HIV/AIDS pandemic is a global crisis with consequences that will be felt for decades to come. It has already claimed more than 25 million lives and another 40 million people are currently estimated to be living with ... -
Evaluation of vernonia galamensis var nairobensis' seed oil as potential raw material for soap manufacture
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An Evaluation of Virtualization Technology: the Case of United Nation Office in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Server virtualization is touted as the panacea to shrinking information technology budgets in today's economy. The continued need to accomplish more with fewer assets has made the increased availability of server virtualization ... -
Evaluation of waste management systems for Tea factories in Kenya: A case study of Nyansiongo Tea factory, Nyamira County
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Evaluation of Water Fern (Salvinia molesta) as an Alternative Source of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for Cultured Tilapia
(Cebib, 2012)Long chain omega-3 PUF As; EPA and DHA found mainly in fish, have been reported to have cardio-protective and other health benefits in humans. Unfortunately, capture fisheries cannot meet the demand for these fatty acids. ... -
An evaluation of women's perceptions on the use of radio in family planning communication in rural Kenya. A survey of the Kisii County, Kisii Central district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The main objective of this study was to investigate whether use of radio in family planning communication can influence women in uptake of family planning services in Kisii county, which is regarded in this study as ... -
Evaluation of Yarrowia Lipolytica as a Host for Cytochrome P450 Monooxygenase Expression
(2013-06-26)Biohydroxylation reactions are catalyzed by various types of hydroxylating enzymes (Ayala and Torres, 2004) which include dioxygenases, lipooxygenases as well as CYP450 monooxygenases. These particular hydroxylation reactions ...
