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Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from surgical patients and normal dogs
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Njoroge C, Mande JD, Mitema SE, Kitaa JMA. 2018. Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from surgical patients and normal dogs. Bioteknologi 15: 13-25. The objectives of ...
The Dynamics of Culture on Environmental Sustainability: a Case of Central Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Indigenous African socio-cultural practices are distinguished by complex and diverse variations of evolving attitudes and behaviours that play a significant role in the development and conservation or depletion of the ...
The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Associated Risk Factors, and Other Moderating Effects: Findings From the Kenya National Health Demographic Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018-10)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is not only a fundamental violation of human rights but also a major public health problem. IPV is the most predominant form of violence committed by men against women. Therefore, our study ...
Smartphones Supporting Monitoring Functions: Experiences from Sweet Potato Vine Distribution in sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This chapter shares experiences in the use of smartphones to collect monitoring data for sweet potato vine multiplication and dissemination activities in sub-Saharan Africa. An Open Data Kit (ODK) technology is used to ...
Supplier Selection Process Based on Fuzzy Logic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In Kenyan governmental organizations, supplier selection during procurement process is regulated by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal act. The act requires the selection to be done on technical and financial basis, ...
Associations of Interleukin-1 Polymorphisms with Chronic Periodontitis in Two Different Kenyan Ethnic Groups: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between IL-1β and IL-1α isoforms with chronic periodontitis in two Kenyan ethnic groups, Taitas and Swahilis.
Methods: A case-control study in which ...
Development of the certificate course in the management of hypertension in Africa (CCMH-Africa): proceedings of the first continental faculty meeting, Nairobi, Kenya, 25-26 February 2018.
(2018-08-29)
In response to the call by the World Health Organisation to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases by 25% by the year 2025 (25×25), the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), in partnership with several ...
Where Does it Come from?" Experiences Among Survivors and Parents of Children with Retinoblastoma in Kenya.
(2018-06-27)
Genetic testing and counseling have become integral to the timely control of heritable cancers, like the childhood eye cancer retinoblastoma. This study aimed to determine attitudes, knowledge and experiences related to ...
Optimizing yield and economic returns of rain-fed potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) through water conservation under potato-legume intercropping systems
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Even though potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)-based intercropping systems are widely practised in developing countries, only a few studies have focused on legumes as the companion intercrops. This study was conducted to assess ...
Nitrogen and phosphorous uptake by potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and their use efficiency under potato-legume intercropping systems
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Competition for nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) under potato-based intercropping systems decreases the level of nutrients available for potato and subsequently influences nitrogen and phosphorous use efficiency. A field ...