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Webometrics Ranking and Its Relationship to Quality Education and Research in Academic Institutions in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Webometrics ranking is the system of rating the world's universities based on composite
indicators of visibility and activity measures (Drussa, 2014). Universities are ranked based on
quality and research results reflected ...
Isolation, Characterization, and Quantification of Bacteria from African Sausages Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2018-10-23)
African sausages are local popular delicacies in Kenya. Demand for these sausages has resulted in this delicacy’s vendors being
on the increase. However, health risk posed to unsuspecting consumers of African sausages ...
January 2018 Waterbird Count Results in the Rift Valley, Nairobi, Central, Coast, Amboseli and Yala Swamp
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Waterbird counts were carried out in 48 sites across Kenya during the months of January
and February 2018. A total of 294,950 individuals of 126 waterbird species were recorded.
Lake Bogoria had the highest number with ...
Countering Terrorism in the 21sl Century Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The IDIS Journal of International Studies and Diplomacy is a quarterly peer reviewed
publication of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies,
University of Nairobi, Kenya. The Journal aims at generation of ...
Effect of water conservation measures on soil moisture and maize yield under drought prone agro-ecological zones in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This study was conducted to assess agricultural practices for generating maximum maize productivity in drought prone agro-ecological zones. The experiment was conducted in Cyili sub-catchment in Southern Province of Rwanda, ...
No rain but bumper harvest: the magic of pigeonpea in semi-arid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Land degradation and low rainfall seriously constrain agricultural
production in arid and semi-arid areas. A study was conducted at Katumani
Research Centre between 2009 and 2013 to investigate the effect of pigeonpea
and ...
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Enhances the Effectiveness of Coolbot™ Cold Storage to Preserve Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Recently, the Coolbot™ technology was introduced to smallholder farmers in Kenya as a low-cost alternative to
conventional cold rooms. The present study sought to establish the additive benefits of cold storage under
Coolbot™ ...
Heritability Analysis and Phenotypic Characterization of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.) for Yield
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Knowledge on phenotypic diversity among existing spider plant accessions is a milestone in the improvement of spider plant, which is a highly nutritious indigenous vegetable in Kenya. A study involving agronomic and ...
Formulation of Slow Release Npk Fertilizer (Cellulose-graft-poly (Acrylamide)/nano-hydroxyapatite/soluble Fertilizer) Composite and Evaluating Its N Mineralization Potential
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Polymer nano-composite fertilizer formulation has the potential to enhance nutrient use efficiency. Slow release
fertilizer (SRF) composite was formulated by incorporating nano-hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) and water ...
Histomorphological changes in the common carotid artery of the male rat in induced hypogonadism
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The role of androgens in the development of cardiovascular diseases remains controversial. The current study therefore sought to determine the changes in the histomorphology of the common carotid artery of the male rat in ...