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Two novel lignans derivatives and two fusicoccane diterpenoids from whole plant of Hypoestes verticillaris (L.f.) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Bioassay-guided screening of Hypoestes verticillaris whole plant CH2Cl2:MeOH (1:1) extract for anti-plasmodial activity yielded four new compounds: two lignans 2, 6-dimethoxysavinin (1), 2,6-dimethoxy-(7E)-7,8-dehydrohel ...
Comparative in silico study of congocidine congeners as potential inhibitors of African swine fever virus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
African swine fever virus (ASFV) infection is fatal in domesticated pigs, with a mortality rate
approaching 100%. This may result in economic losses and threats to food security. Currently, there are no approved vaccines ...
Influence of Teacher Professional Qualifications on Acquisition of Learner Competencies in Early Childhood Development and Education in Public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
(university of Nairobi, 2019)
Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) refer to an educational programme and strategies which are geared towards children from birth to eight years of age. ECDE advancement is aligned to the global consensus which ...
Influence of teaching experience on pupils’ performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination in English subject in Kenya
(UON, 2019)
Teaching experience is a repository of competencies and knowledge skills acquired by a classroom teacher in the field of teaching and assessing learner performance in formative and summative examinations. In the realm of ...
Experimental evaluation of beef drying kinetics in a solar tunnel dryer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This study focused on the experimental analysis on drying kinetics of beef in a solar tunnel dryer. During the drying process the parameters of drying air were monitored. Experimental drying curves were then determined. ...
Status and process analysis of koche, a traditional pastoral meat product in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Meat is an important dietary component of the pastoral communities living in marginalized regions of Kenya.
Indigenous meat processing, in particular koche processing, plays a significant role in the economic and social ...
Effect Of Temperature On Desorption Isotherms For Beef
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Desorption isotherms of beef were determined by the standard static gravimetric technique, based on the
use of saturated salt solutions with water activities from 0.05 to 0.9. Equilibrium moisture content of
each sample ...
Consumers’ awareness of the presence of pathogenic bacteria and pesticide residues on tomatoes sold in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Tomato consumed worldwide for its vitamins and bioactive elements can harbor postharvest bacteria and pesticide residues. A cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was done in 101 households in Kangemi ...
Diversity and economic importance of viral diseases of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Pepper (Capsicum spp.) is an important vegetable crop in the Eastern Africa region where it is grown mainly by small-scale farmers.
However, productivity of the crop is limited by many abiotic and biotic constraints. The ...