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Molecular Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Outbreak, Tumbes, Peru, 2010–2012
(2015)
During 2010–2012, an outbreak of 210 cases of malaria occurred in Tumbes, in the northern coast of Peru, where no Plasmodium falciparum malaria case had been reported since 2006. To identify the source of the parasite ...
Inherent Diversity in Replicated Architectures
(2015)
In this paper, we report our ongoing investigations of the inherent non-determinism in contemporary execution environments that can potentially lead to divergence in state of a multi-channel hardware/software system. Our ...
Red cell allo- and autoimmunisation in transfused sickle cell and cancer patients in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2015)
Background: Currently, no data are available on the prevalence of red blood cell (RBC) antibody formation amongst Kenyan patients with multiple transfusion needs, such as patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) or ...
Adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Kenya: A Case of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi Metropolitan
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Although the manufacturing sector in Kenya faces low productivity levels, stiff competition and high production
costs, firms are still using inefficient technology. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can ...
Increasing prevalence of a novel triple-mutant dihydropteroate synthase genotype in Plasmodium falciparum in western Kenya
(2015)
The molecular basis of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) resistance lies in a combination of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in two genes coding for Plasmodium falciparum dihydrofolate reductase (Pfdhfr) and P. falciparum ...
Analysis of the temporal evolution of total column nitrogen dioxide and ozone over Nairobi, kenya using OMI Measurements.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-25)
Concurrent measurement and analysis of Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)and Ozone (O3) are essential for improved understanding of ozone distribution. This study sought to analyse the temporal evolution of total column NO2 and O3 ...
Structural and Optical Characterization of Tin Oxide Codoped with Aluminum and Sulphur
(2015)
Thin films of Tin oxide co-doped with 28at%Aluminum and varied concentration of Sulphur were prepared on 1mm thick, 1 × 1 cm2 glass substrates at 470℃ by spray pyrolysis technique. Films were produced from 2.0 M solution ...
TpUB05, a homologue of the immunodominant plasmodium falciparum protein UB05, is a marker of protective immune responses in cattle experimentally vaccinated against east coast fever.
(2015)
INTRODUCTION:
East Coast fever, a devastating disease of cattle, can be controlled partially by vaccination with live T. parva sporozoites. The antigens responsible for conferring immunity are not fully characterized. ...
Engaging fathers and grandmothers to improve maternal and child dietarypractices:planning a community-based studyin Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)
Fathers and grandmothers are key family influencers who have an impact on maternal and child health. This paper describes the planning, design, and implementation of a four-phased evaluation study on the impact of engaging ...