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Using Communication Strategies and Good Human Relations. Synergy Services International (1992).
(University of Nairobi,School of Education, 1992) -
Using cross-species vaccination approaches to counter emerging infectious diseases
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Since the initial use of vaccination in the eighteenth century, our understanding of human and animal immunology has greatly advanced and a wide range of vaccine technologies and delivery systems have been developed. The ... -
Using diaries to measure parameters of transactional sex: an example from the Trans‐Africa highway in Kenya
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2006)Conventional methods of elicitation have severe limitations where sensitive information is being sought, resulting from both self‐disclosure and recall bias. The use of diaries largely circumvents both of these problems. ... -
Using Ethnobotanical leads to Identify Medicinal Plants in the Mt. Kenya region.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 2005) -
Using Forage Legumes to Improve Soil Fertility for Enhanced Grassland Productivity of Semi-arid Rangelands of Kajiado District, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2011)A two-phase study was conducted in the semi-arid rangelands of Kajiado District, Kenya, to determine the effect of forage legumes on soil fertility improvement and grassland productivity of natural pastures. During legume ... -
Using fuzzy cognitive maps in modelling and representing weather lore for seasonal weather forecasting over east and Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The creation of scientific weather forecasts is troubled by many technological challenges while their utilization is dismal. Consequently, the majority of small-scale farmers in Africa continue to consult weather lore to ... -
Using Geoinformatics to Identify Suitable Middle to Long Distance Athletics’ Training Sites in Kenya.
(2006)Kenyan athletes have continued to dominate middle and long distance running in the global arena for a very long time now. In this study, the use of geoinformation in selecting suitable training sites for endurance running ... -
Using GPS-SCINDA observations to study the correlation between scintillation, total electron content enhancement and depletions over the Kenyan region
(University of NairobiDepartment of Physics, 2012-05)This paper presents the first results of total electron content (TEC) depletions and enhancement associated with ionospheric irregularities in the low latitude region over Kenya. At the low latitude ionosphere the diurnal ... -
Using health provider insights to inform pediatric HIV disclosure: a qualitative study and practice framework from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Optimal pediatric HIV disclosure impacts illness and developmental experiences while improving access to timely treatment. However, disclosure rates in high HIV prevalence countries remain low and there are limited data ... -
Using Idio matic Expressions as Rhetoric: A Strategy Towards Acculturation by Kenyan Students in China
(University of NairobiDepartment of Kiswahili, 2009) -
Using internal plant water status as a criterion for scheduling irrigation in coffee in east of rift valley Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, 1999)Relationship between leaf water potential and leaf growth rate is examined with the aim of determining the critical leaf water potential at which coffee leaves cease to grow. This was done in order to augment information ... -
Using Landsat Imagery to Analyse Land Cover Change in the Njoro Watershed, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2005)In developing nations where resources are scarce and increased population pressures create stress on available resources. methods are needed to examine effects of human migration and resultant changes in land cover. ... -
Using Nylon Strips to Dispense Mosquito Attractants for Sampling the Malaria Vector Anopheles gambiae s.s.
(Entomological Society of AmericaDepartment of Zoology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDurham University, School of Biological Sciences, South Road, Durham, United KingdomLiverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5QA, United Kingdom, 2010)Synthetic versions of human derived kairomones can be used as baits when trapping host seeking mosquitoes. The effectiveness of these lures depends not only on their attractiveness to the mosquitoes but also on the medium ... -
Using P-GIS to reverse forest destruction: Comprehending the magnitude of problems in the Lower Tana River Basin
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Using Plasma Viral Load to Guide Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation to Prevent HIV-1 Transmission
(Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2012)Background Current WHO guidelines recommend antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation at CD4 counts ≤350 cells/µL. Increasing this threshold has been proposed, with a primary goal of reducing HIV-1 infectiousness. Because ... -
Using Popular Expression To Address HIV And AIDs Among The Youth: Lessons From ShugaDrama. In N. Wildermuth And W. Mitullah
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Using public procurement as a tool of economic and social development policy in Kenya
(Journal on FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT, 2019)Regulators face many challenges relating to public procurement, arising from its nature, the multiple goals which it lends itself to as a policy tool and its impact on national development goals. The challenges, which ... -
Using radio for development in Kenya: a research report presented for the M.A (Journalism) programme
(University of Nairobi,School of Journalism, 1990) -
Using research findings to formulate extension tools that incorporate stakeholders' aspirations: The case of tea farming in poverty reduction strategies among smallholders in Kenya
(2010)Kenya's tea research advisory committee (RAC) expressed its desire to tackle poverty and minimum landholding issues to improve the economics of tea farming in Kenya. This paper presents the results of a survey undertaken ... -
Using roof-storage rainwater systems as a coping strategy on drought related disasters
(2006)Annual seasonal droughts of 2-4 months occur in Kusa limiting access of households to safe drinking water. This compounds the health and socio-economic disasters through increased water borne diseases rated at 10% morbidity ...
