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Rapid trachoma assessment in kersa district, southwest ethiopia
(2013)
Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. Though trachoma can be treated with antibiotics (active trachoma) or surgery (trachomatous trichiasis), it is still endemic in most parts of Ethiopia. Despite ...
Proteomic and histological analyses of endosperm development in Cyclamen persicum as a basis for optimization of somatic embryogenesis
(2013)
The endosperm plays an important role for the development of zygotic embryos, while somatic embryos lack a seed coat and endosperm and often show physiological disorders. This study aims at elucidating the cellular and ...
Decomposition and nutrient release rates of selected legume residues in a cold semiarid environment of Kenya
(2013)
Incorporation of legume residues in soil is a low cost option for improving soil fertility, but its effectiveness
depends on residue quality. A study was conducted for two seasons (2007 and 2008) to determine the
decomposition ...
The future of organizations
(2013-04)
Dominant forces of the last century, developments in science and technology, the
presence of ideological rigidities and the complexity of organizational environment
will continually shape the future. Developments in human ...
Factors Influencing Brand Loyalty of Soft Drink Consumers in Kenya and India
(2013)
The main purpose of the study was to establish the key factors that influence brand loyalty among soft drink
consumers in the Kenyan and Indian markets. The study was carried out between January 2012 and October 2012. The ...
Analysis of retail marketing strategies on Organizational competitiveness
(2013-01)
The purpose of this study was to analyze retail marketing strategies on organizational competitiveness. The study attempted to examine the strategies that have been applied and adopted by the retail companies elsewhere in ...
Effect of airport expansion on business opportunities in Kisumu
(2013)
The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of airport expansion on business
opportunities. The study location was in Kisumu, Kenya and the population was 11,132
businesses comprising of wholesalers, retailers, ...
Nitrogen fixation potential and residual effects of selected grain legumes in a Kenyan soil
(2013)
Based on their performance attributes, butter bean (variety Ex-kasuku) and grass pea (Selection 1325) have been
identified as potential alternative legumes for the maize-based cropping system in the cold semi-arid region ...
A Community Health Worker Home Visitation Project to Prevent Neonatal Deaths in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2013)
Neonatal deaths account for 43% of under-S childhood deaths in Kenya. Most infants are born at home, and many of them die at home unaccounted for, often during the first week of life. Previous studies in which community ...
Market and Non-market Factors Influencing Farmers’ Adoption of Improved Beef Cattle in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya
(2013)
This study assessed various market and non-market factors that might have a considerable bearing on farmers’
adoption of improved beef cattle breeds in dry areas of Kenya. A binomial (binary) logit model was applied ...