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Modelling Dispersion Using Finite Mixture Of PoissoN
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The negative binomial distribution is a versatile distribution in describing dispersion. The negative binomial parameter k is considered as a dispersion parameter. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that filnite mixture ...
Persistence of maternal effects in baboons: Mother's dominance rank at son's conception predicts stress hormone levels in subadult males
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2008)
Dominance status and reproductive experience are maternal characteristics that affect offspring traits in diverse taxa, including some cercopithecine primates. Maternal effects of this sort are widespread and are sources ...
Improving technologies to reduce abortion-related morbidity and mortality
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This article reviews the technologies used to diagnose pregnancy and manage abortion in developing countries. The author discusses methods of diagnosing pregnancy--including physical examination, laboratory and home testing, ...
Megaloblastic anaemia in Zimbabwe. II: Diagnostic significance of red cell indices in
(University of Nairobi, 1990-10)
Studies of red cell indices viz: Rbc count, Hb, Hct ratio, MCV, MCH and MCHC were carried out in normal subjects (n = 62) and in patients with: B12 deficiency (n = 34); folate deficiency (n = 17); and B12 and folate ...
The Developmental Impact of Asian Drivers on Kenya with Emphasis on Textiles and Clothing Manufacturing
(2009)
Kenya has enjoyed a relatively diversified economy (at least by SSA standards), with light manufacturing industries in particular playing a significant growing role. The rise of Asian competition (locally, regionally and ...
Influence of tomato spotted wilt virus on performance and behaviour of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2012-11-27)
The general principles in pathogen transmission by insects involve a complex and specific interplay, in this case between thrips, tospovirus and their shared host plant, which has led to outbreaks of crop disease epidemics ...
The Influence of the Tenure System to the Physical Environments in Nairobi's Human Settlements
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2011-09-01)
Tenure has often been cited as the underlying reason for the wanting physical state that defines slums in Nairobi. The contrary view is that secure tenure would bestow physical environments befitting urban spaces. These ...
Comparative functional structure of the olfactory mucosa in the domestic dog and sheep.
(2010)
Olfactory acuity differs among animal species depending on age and dependence on smell. However, the attendant functional anatomy has not been elucidated. We sought to determine the functional structure of the olfactory ...
Localizing genes using linkage disequilibrium in plants: integrating lessons from the medical genetics
(Academic Journals, 2007-03-19)
Finding genes controlling quantitative traits will aid molecular breeding for crops and livestock with
superior yields, growth rates, and evolutionary potential. Such genes can be located using the
candidate gene approach, ...
Host cell responses of Salmonella typhimurium infected human dendritic cells
(2006)
Live attenuated Salmonella are attractive vaccine candidates for mucosal application because they
induce both mucosal immune responses and systematic immune responses. After breaking the epithelium barrier,
Salmonella ...