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Strategic Human Resource Management and Corporate Performance
(2012)
In the twenty-first century business landscape, firms must compete in a complex and
challenging context that is being transformed by many factors ranging from globalization,
technological advancement, changes in customer ...
Antinocieptive Activity Of The Root Extracts Of Rhus Natalensis Kraus And Senna Singueana
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Rhus natalensis and Senna singuaenae are traditional African plants commonly
used as medicinal plant in East Africa for the management of pain. The plants are
used for management of rheumatism among others. This study ...
Anti-HIV-1 activity of elafin depends on its nuclear localization and altered innate immune activation in female genital epithelial cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12-27)
Elafin (E) and its precursor trappin-2 (Tr) are alarm antiproteases with antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities. Tr and E (Tr/E) have been associated with HIV-1 resistance. We recently showed that Tr/E reduced IL-8 ...
Predicted HIV-1 coreceptor usage among Kenya patients shows a high tendency for subtype d to be cxcr4 tropic
(2012-07-28)
Abstract
Background
CCR5 antagonists have clinically been approved for prevention or treatment of HIV/AIDS. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest burden of HIV/AIDS ...
Performance chacterization of a dye-sensitized photovoltaic module under tropical weather conditions: the case of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The performance of a Dye-sensitized solar module (DSSM) of active area 175.12 cm has been investigated at a tropical climate area at co-ordinates 35.81 ᄚ East, 1.280 South. Investigation of the DSSM's performance parameters; ...
Influence of governance on project environmental impact assessment implementation and follow-up in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Although EIA has been accepted worldwide as an effective tool of sustainable development,
environmental performance of some projects in respect of which EIA has been conducted has been
found dismal. This would imply that ...
Safety and Adherence to Intermittent Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV-1 in African Men Who Have Sex with Men and Female Sex Workers
(4/12/2012)
Background: Little is known about safety of and adherence to intermittent HIV PrEP regimens, which may be more feasible
than daily dosing in some settings. We present safety and adherence data from the first trial of an ...
Effects of investor psychology on real estate market prices in Nairobi,Kenya
(2012-11)
This research project is a study on the effects of investor psychology on real estate
market prices in Nairobi, Kenya. Chapter one is an introduction to the study which covers
the background to the study, statement of ...
The Determinants of Stock Market Development: The Case for the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2012)
This study sought to investigate the determinants of development in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Secondary data for the period 2005-2009 was used to model the factors influencing the development of the NSE. The regression ...
Determination of levels of Striga germination Stimulants for maize gene bank accessions and elite inbred lines
(GUASNR, 2012)
Parasitism by Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth is a severe constraint in maize
production in sub-Saharan Africa. Varying levels of tolerance to Striga attack have
been identified and exploited in breeding programs of several ...