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Immunological role of the placenta, blocking factors and NK cells in post-implantation pregnancy
(2001)
The unexpected failure of the mother to immunologically reject the foetus is partly thought to result from immunological properties of the placenta. The placental trophoblast produces immunosuppressive factors including ...
The Influence of Human Resource Capacity on Readiness to Adopt e-Learning in Secondary Schools in Kitui District, Kenya
(2012)
In line with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the government plans to adopt e-learning in all learning
institutions. To achieve this, the Government aims to make education the natural platform
for equipping the nation with ICT skills ...
Flavonoid content in ethanolic extracts of selected raw and traditionally processed indigenous foods consumed by vulnerable groups of Kenya:antioxidant and type II diabetes-related functional properties
(2011)
The present study evaluated the flavonoid content, antioxidant as well as type II diabetes-related enzyme inhibition activities of ethanolic extract of certain raw and traditionally processed indigenous food ingredients ...
Range Use and Trophic Interactions by Agropastoral Herds in Southeastern Kenya
(Kamla-Raj, 2008)
Habitat utilization patterns and feeding interaction of free ranging agropastoral herds were investigated
in two cycles of four consecutive grazing periods, in a semiarid environment, southeastern Kenya. The bites count ...
The Effect of Export Marketing Strategy on the Relationship between Firm Competencies and Export Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Exporters in Uganda
(2012)
Both the size and rapid growth of globalization have focused the attention of international
business researchers on the factors associated with firms’ export performance. However,
knowledge of this increasingly important ...
The effect of SO 4 2- , Cl - , F - and PO 4 3- on sewer fabric with emphasis on the concrete systems
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
PCNA Annual Symposium Abstracts
(2012)
Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In a sub Saharan Africa cardiovascular and other metabolic diseases including diabetes are increasingly causing significant socio-economic and ...
Development, acceptability, and nutritional characteristics of a low-cost, shelf-stable supplementary food product for vulnerable groups in Kenya
(2012)
Background. Food-based approaches have been advocated as the best strategies to curb hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. The use of low-cost, locally available, nutritious foods in the development of supplementary ...
Strategic Management within Kenya Firms
(2011)
This study investigated strategic management practices within large, private
manufacturing companies in Kenya. A total of 73 companies (both local and foreign)
were surveyed. Personal interviews were conducted with top ...
Community-based fuel briquette production using charcoal dust and sawdust: implications on livelihoods for Nairobi residents
(2011)
In sub Saharan Africa over 72% of urban and 98% of rural households use fuelwood for energy). In Kenya 1.6-2.4 million tonnes of wood charcoal are used annually by 82% of urban and 34% of rural households, with Nairobi ...