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Influence of Perception and Quality of ICT‐Based Agricultural Input Information on Use of ICTs by Farmers in Developing Countries: Case of Sikasso in Mali
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Small-scale cereal farmers dominate agricultural activities in developing countries. These agricultural activities are characterized by low productivity due to lack of agricultural input information. ...
Oral Hygiene Status among the Elderly in an Area with Limited Access to Dental Services in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the oral status of elderly individuals in the Mbita District, which has
limited access to dental services.
Participants: 131 subjects, aged over 65 years, in the central ...
National burden of hospitalized and non-hospitalized influenza-associated severe acute respiratory illness in Kenya, 2012-2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Influenza-associated respiratory illness was substantial during the emergence of the 2009 influenza pandemic. Estimates of influenza burden in the post-pandemic period are unavailable to guide Kenyan vaccine ...
Comparison of equations for estimating glomerular filtration rate in screening for chronic kidney disease in asymptomatic black Africans: a cross sectional study.
(BMC, 2017-11-20)
Several equations have been developed to estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The common equations used were derived from populations predominantly comprised of Caucasians with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Some of ...
Differences in acute retroviral syndrome by HIV-1 subtype in a multicentre cohort study in Africa.
(BMC, 2017-11)
Symptoms of acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) may be used to identify patients with acute HIV-1 infection who seek care. ARS symptoms in African adults differ by region. We assessed whether reporting of ARS was associated ...
Emphasis on Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System Installation Training: A Case Study of a PV Solar System Installed in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The installation of Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems in institutions as well as homesteads in the rural areas in Kenya is increasing at a high rate; and so is the need for the stake holders to make sure the ...
Electrophoretic Deposition of Titanium Dioxide Thin Films for Photocatalytic Water Purification Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
In this study, electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique was used to deposit titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin films on conducting glass substrates for application in water purification from organic contaminants. Phenol was ...
Raman Crystallinity and Hall Effect Studies of Microcrystalline Silicon Seed Layers
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Aluminium induced crystallization (AIC) was used to crystallize sputtered amorphous silicon thin films on aluminium-coated glass substrates at annealing temperatures ranging from 250-520°C in vacuum. Crystalline volume ...
Viability and Dormancy of Rice Seeds after Storage and Pre-Treatment with Dry Heat and Chemical Agents
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Inappropriate seed packaging and seed dormancy affects seed quality and consequently leads to reduced crop stand, low seedling vigour and reduced yields. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of seed ...