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Assessment and mapping of the high background radiation anomaly associated with laterite utilization in the south coastal region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Laterite is commonly used in Kenya and other tropical countries as an aggregate material for road paving. However, the use and relocation of laterite and other geological materials from high background radiation areas ...
The relation of the extracranial spinal accessory nerve to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the internal jugular vein. Cranial Maxillofac Trauma Reconstruction
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The spinal accessory nerve (SAN) exhibits variant anatomy in its relation to the internal jugular vein (IJV) as well as the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). These variations are important in locating the nerve during ...
Staffing Practices of the Teachers’ Service Commission and Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Merti Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The aim of the research discussed in this paper was to determine the relationship between the staffing
practices – such as recruitment, promotion and transfers- of the Teachers’ Service Commission and pupils’ academic ...
Teacher Perception of Performance Appraisal and Development Tool in Public Primary Schools in Mumias East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This paper discusses research on the recently introduced teacher performance appraisals in public schools The objectives of this research study were to establish the demographic and work characteristics of teachers in ...
An assessment of the sustainability of Living Labs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Purpose – There has been a high rate of failure among the Living Labs in Kenya resulting in the expected
outcomes not fully realized. This paper aims to assess the sustainability of Living Labs in Kenya.
Design/methodo ...
Influence of Crop Age on Nutritional Quality and Hydrogen Cyanide Levels of Roots From Popular Coastal Kenyan Cassava Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Cassava is an important crop in coastal Kenya commonly harvested at 12 months after planting but earlier during food shortages. There is limited information that addresses the effect of early harvesting on root quality ...
Influence of Inlet Drying Air Temperature and Milk Flow Rate on the Physical, Optical and Thermal Properties of Spray-dried Camel Milk Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The influence of milk flow rate and inlet drying air temperature on the physical, optical and thermal properties of laboratory spray-dried camel milk powders is investigated. The physical, thermal and optical properties ...
Marker-assisted gamete selection for multiple disease resistance and grain yield in inter-gene pool and inter-racial populations of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Broadening the genetic base of existing breeding populations is crucial for increasing
the variability and the chance of finding more promising genotypes. This study aimed
at evaluating the agronomic performance and ...
Genotype x environment interactions on seed yield of inter-racial common bean lines in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Determination of yield stability is critical in identifying new common bean cultivars with either specific or broad adaptation in target environments. This study aimed to assess genotype by environment (g x e) effects on ...
Morphological Traits as Indicators of Bitterness in Traditional Vegetables: The Case of Spider Plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Aims: The study set out to find the existence of variation in leaf bitterness of spider plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) in six (6) agro-ecological zones in Kenya and whether levels of leaf bitterness correlated with morphological ...