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Piospheric influence on forage species composition and abundance in semi-arid Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Piospheres in semi-arid areas are gradients of animal impacts around watering holes. Few studies have examined the impact dynamics of herbaceous and woody species composition and abundance in relation to piospheres in East ...
Global occurrence of anti-infectives in contaminated surface waters: Impact of income inequality between countries
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
The presence anti-infectives in environmental waters is of interest because of their potential role in the dissemination of anti-infective resistance in bacteria and other harmful effects on non-target species such as algae ...
Evaluation of oral toxicity level of ethyl acetate extract, from garlic (allium sativum) in onorrh dawleys rats as per oecd guidelines 423
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This study was undertaken to evaluate toxicological effects of garlic ethyl acetate extract and subsequently determine the LD50 to establish the safety of the extract in Sprague Dawleys’ Rats as per OECD guidelines 423. ...
Increased levels of inflammatory cytokines in the female reproductive tract are associated with altered expression of proteases, mucosal barrier proteins, and an influx of HIV-susceptible target cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Elevated inflammatory cytokines (EMCs) at mucosal surfaces have been associated with HIV susceptibility, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We characterized the soluble mucosal proteome associated with elevated ...
Atmospheric divergence over equatorial East Africa and its influence on distribution of rainfall
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Spatial and temporal variability of divergence is analysed over equatorial East Africa. According to the analysis, seasonal march of upper level divergence is bimodal. There is peak upper level divergence during March-April-May ...
Evaluation of Geophagia as a Pathway for Internal Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Geophagia, the deliberate ingestion of soil, is a complex eating habit found among animals and human beings around the world. Among other reasons soil ingestion is perceived as a source of essential mineral supplements, ...
2 H/ 1 H composition of soil n-alkanes along two altitudinal transects in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Analysis of Stratified-Livestock Production Models as Option for Enhancing Cattle Marketing in Pastoral Areas, Keny
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Livestock marketing in pastoral areas is often characterised by low and fluctuating prices, and weak access to high-value markets, thus perpetuating food and income insecurities
among pastoral households. Improved livestock ...
What motivates maternal and child nutrition peer educators? Experiences of fathers and grandmothers in western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
BACKGROUND:
Peer-led dialogue groups (i.e., support or self-help groups) are a widely used community-based strategy to improve maternal and child health and nutrition. However, the experiences and motivation of peer ...
Pharmacological evidence for the folk use of Nefang: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of its constituent plants
(2015-06-09)
Abstract
Background
Nefang is a polyherbal anti-malarial composed of Mangifera indica (
MiB and MiL; bark and leaf), Psidium guajava (
...