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Agent application in the stock market
(2015-06-17)
Cross-Cultural Differences in a Global “Survey of World Views”
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
We know that there are cross-cultural differences in psychological variables, such as individualism/
collectivism. But it has not been clear which of these variables show relatively the greatest
differences. The Survey ...
Use of mobile learning technology among final year medical students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Introduction
Mobile phone penetration has increased exponentially over the last decade as has its application in nearly all spheres of life including health and medical education. This study aimed at assessing the use of ...
In-vitro anthelmintic activity of vernonia amygdalina Del. (asteraceae) roots using adult haemonchus contortus worms
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This study was to investigate the anthelmintic activity of Vernonia amygdalina (Asteraceae) which is used by
traditional medicine practitioners in Migori County, Kenya using adult Haemonchus contortus worm as a model. 50 ...
Electrical characterization of nano-tio2/nb2o5 composite thin films deposited using electrophoretic deposition technique
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Abstract
This paper reports the results of electrical
characterization
of TiO
2
/Nb
2
O
5
composite thin films.
Uniform
TiO
2
and
Nb
2
O
5
composites thin films were deposited on FTO coated glass substrate ...
Clinico-pathological observations in sheep & goats exposed to lineage III peste des petits ruminants virus infection in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
It has been demonstrated that positive tissue samples from an active case in Turkana had viral RNA from a lineage III PPRV and the first available genome sequence was determined. Seven goats and sheep aged between 3-6 ...
Assessing the skill of precipitation forecasts on seasonal time scales over East Africa from a Climate Forecast System model
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
It is becoming increasingly important to be able to verify the skill of precipitation forecasts, especially with the advent of high-resolution numerical weather prediction models. This study focused on assessing the skill ...
Comparison of least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and maximum likelihood estimators to establish determinants of immunization in Trans-Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The
client factors that influence under
-
five child guardian compliance to the
immunization schedule are interlinked based on household characteristics,
socioeconomic status, and maternal health ...
Socio-economic determinants of disease progression among HIV infected adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background
Socioeconomic determinants have been shown to have an effect on the progression of HIV disease evidenced by studies carried out largely in developed countries. Knowledge of these factors could inform on ...
Herbal product processing practices of traditional medicine practitioners in Kenya- key informant interviews
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Introduction: Herbalists in Kenya use self-taught processing practices which are inadequate. The objective of this study was to conduct an assessment of selected practices used by herbalists during drug processing and to ...