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Metaphysical Harmony in Pedagogical Enterprise: Speculation on Teacher-Parent Partnership in Educating Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
The impact of the teacher-parent partnership in the education of learners with special educational needs such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or, rather, learners with autism, has not been accorded adequate ...
Diversity and host range of lepidopteran stem borer species in Cameroon
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Lepidopteran stemborers are among the most important field insect pests of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa.With the exception of Chilo partellus, all other borer pests are indigenous to Africa and are assumed to have ...
Effects of Water Application Levels on Growth Characteristics and Soil Water Balance of Tomatoes in Greenhouse
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Abstract - The effect of water application levels on growth
characteristics and soil water balance of tomato grown in
greenhouse were investigated. The study was conducted in
two greenhouses located at Matinyani Secondary ...
Analysis of Soft Tissue Injuries and Scarring Following Terrorist Bomb Explosion at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2014)
Background: This retrospective observational descriptive study was aimed at determining
the pattern of soft tissue injuries and subsequent scars that followed the American Embassy
Terrorist Bomb Explosion in Nairobi.
Methods: ...
A xanthone and a phenylanthraquinone from the roots of Bulbine frutescens, and the revision of six seco-anthraquinones into xanthones
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Phytochemical investigation of the dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract of the roots of Bulbine frutescens led to the isolation of a new xanthone, 8-hydroxy-6-methylxanthone-1-carboxylic acid (1) and a new phenylanthraquinone, ...
Female genital mutilation/cutting – towards abandonment of a harmful cultural practice
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)
Globally, the prevalence of, and support for, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is declining. However, the entrenched sense of social obligation that propagates the continuation of this practice and the lack of ...
Interaction of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum and the fungal feeding nematode Aphelenchus avenae on Bt cotton.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2014)
The fungal feeding nematode Aphelenchus avenae (APH) feeds on different species of fungi including Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum (FOV) that causes wilt in cotton. The objective of this study was to assess the ...
Effect of Supplementation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal in Broiler Chicken Feed
(International Journal of Poultry Science 13 (4): 208-213, 2014, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementing Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(MOLM) at different levels in broiler chicken. Broiler starter and finisher diets were formulated using raw
materials ...
Attitude towards Kiswahili in Urban Kenya
(2014-10)
The present paper Attitudes Towards Kiswahili in Urban Kenya aims at observing, identifying,
classifying and analyzing language attitudes regarding Kiswahili in urban Kenya in order to show how
they impact on Kenya’s ...
Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning in the Informal Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)
Old age dependency has become a major issue of concern to governments today. This is because a large number of retirees lack any form of regular income to sustain them in retirement. Kenya has one of the highest levels ...