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Karyotype analysis amongst indigenous sesbania species from southern Africa
(University of Nairobi,, 1997)
Several studies nave been undertaken to deterrriine the karyotype of
sesbania species occurring in tropical and sub-tropical regions the
world over. However, these studies have not been exhaustive.
In the current research, ...
A study of the role perceptins and expectations of the principals of technical training institutes in Kenya
(1997)
The purpose of this study was to compare the role perceptions of the principals of technical training institutes in Kenya, to the expectations of the technical training officers/inspectors and teachers working with them. ...
An ethnobotanical and phytochemical study of medicinal plants used to treat gastrointestinal disorders in children in Siaya district, Kenya.
(1997)
Although the local Siaya people attribute most of the diseases and misfortunes to spirits,
magical and religious practices or animal sacrifices are seldom sought to get rid of
diseases and illnesses, and these do not ...
Distribution, Abundance And Composition Of Zooplankton Along Three Transects, Off The Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Zooplankton was collected along three transects perpendicular to the coast usmg a
Multiplankton sampler fitted with 200 11mmesh size nets. These transects were located Gazi (4°
26"00 S, 40° 14"14 E), Sabaki (3° 09"17 S, ...
Sources Of Dissolved Inorganic Nutrient Fluxes In The Gazi Bay And Implications For Coastal Ecosystems
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Nutrient fluxes of dissolved NI-I/, N02-, N03-, P043- and Si(OH)4 in the water column and nearshore sediments were measured in situ in the Mangrove, Seagrass and Coral reef biotopes of the Gazi Bay. The measurements were ...
Optimum Age-specific Harvesting Policy For A Population Growing According To The Leslie Matrix Model
(University of Nairobi, 1997-11)
Under favorable conditions, natural animal population has a tendency to increase in
numbers. It is, however, possible to remove some animals and still maintain a constant
population size. This type of removal is known ...
Plasma Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in Trypanosoma congolense infected female goats and the response to Gonadotropini releasing Hormone (GnRH)-Agonist and Clonldine
(1997)
Trypanosomosis is a widespread tropical disease of humans and animals in Africa.
Besides its reversal of sleep/wake cycle, trypanosomosis also causes reproductive
dysfunctions. In trypanosome infected females, decrease ...
The Fabrication and Characterization of Iron Disulfide [FeS2] Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Solar Cell
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Iron pyrite, also known as iron disulfide, has been classified as one of the most promising
materials for both thin film and photoelectrochemical (PEC) solar cells. In this study, iron pyrite was
grown on tin oxide coated ...
Traditional medicines in anticonvulsant therapy: implications of trace elements in health and disease
(1997)
The importance of the organic constituents in medicinal plant extracts
and herbal medicines have often been acknowledged. There is also
increasing evidence implicating inorganic constituents, particularly
essential trace ...
The stylistic reciprocity between textual errancy and cohesion in David Maillu's broken drum
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
A stylistic analysis of David Maillu's Broken Drum reveals that the text is
committed to both centripetal and centrifugal artistic goals. While these would, as a
general rule, be opposed to each other, they are uniquely ...