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Impact of Renewable Technology on Lignocellulosic Material of Palm Fruit Fibre: Strategy for Climate Change and Adaptation
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Harmful gases are released into the atmosphere through burning of residues which is commonly
practiced in Nigeria and can be attributed to climate change issues. Agricultural residues have the
potentials to be used as ...
Analysis of Average Annual Rainfall and Average Maximum Annual Temperature for a Period of 30 years to Establish Trends in Kieni, Central
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The aim of the study was to analyze average annual rainfall and average maximum annual temperature records for
30 years in the study area to establish trends hence confirm the presence or absence of climate change. The ...
Regeneration-competent and-incompetent Murids Differ in Neutrophil Quantity and Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Synopsis Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes.
Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute ...
An Assessment of Groundwater Grab Syndrome in Langata Sub County, Nairobi City-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Interest on the investigation of groundwater depletion threat is growing globally
and Langata sub County in Nairobi, the capital city of the Republic of
Kenya, is not an exception. Because of drought-induced water ...
New WHO guidelines on pediatric mortality and morbidity auditing.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
No abstract available.
Effects of Resource Management on Academic Achievement of students in Public Secondary Schools in Garissa Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of resource management on academic achievement of students in public secondary schools in Garissa Sub-County, Kenya. The study‟s objectives were to examine the effects ...
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Women Owned Small and Medium Enterprises a Case of Nkubu Town Imenti South Sub County Meru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Women owned SMEs have continued to collapse despite the growing number of initiatives and resources made available to promote and develop women’s entrepreneurship in developing countries. Women are still earning less money ...
Micro-spatial Analysis of Maize Yield Gap Variability and Production Factors on Smallholder Farms
(Micro-spatial Analysis of Maize Yield Gap Variability and Production Factors on Smallholder Farms, 2019)
Site-specific land management practice taking into account variability in maize yield gaps
(the difference between yields in the 90th percentiles and other yields on smallholder farmers’
fields) could improve resource ...
Soil and management-related factors contributing to maize yield gaps in western Kenya
(Soil and management-related factors contributing to maize yield gaps in western Kenya, 2019)
The solution to reducing existing yield gaps on smallholder farms lies in understanding
factors limiting yield in areas with agricultural intensification potential.
This study applied an integrated analysis approach ...
Antidiabetic Properties of Solanum Villosum and Solanum Nigrum Var.sarrachoides in a Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Mice Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses immense challenge to the health of people worldwide. Current therapies are limited by cost and adverse effects. Solanum nigrum, a complex of many species in the family Solanaceae ...