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Real time pcr mediated determination of the spontaneous occurrence of sorghum bicolor (l. Moench) alleles in wild sorghum populations
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The study evaluates the utility of Real Time PCR (RT
-
PCR) in quantitative and qualitative analysis of
alleles in sorghum populations and the spontaneous occurrence of
Sorghum
bicolor
alleles in wild
populations ...
Correlates and outcomes of preterm birth, low birth weight, and small for gestational age in HIV-exposed uninfected infants.
(BMC, 2014)
Preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW) and small for gestational age (SGA) contribute to neonatal mortality. Maternal HIV-1 infection has been associated with an increased risk of PTB, but mechanisms underlying this ...
Knowledge of Nairobi East District Community Health Workers concerning HIV-related orofacial lesions and other common oral lesions.
(BMC, 2014)
BACKGROUND:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related orofacial lesions (HROLs) impact negatively on the health of patients and could be managed at primary healthcare (PHC) level. Community health workers (CHWs) are ...
Variant termination of the left coronary artery: pentafurcation is not uncommon
(Eur. J. Anat., 2014)
Variant termination of the left coronary artery is important in interpreting effects of its occlusion, and in guiding cardiac surgery and intervention procedures. It also constitutes a geometric risk factor for atherosclerosis. ...
An assessment of Maize farmers’ preferences for crop insurance features in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Agricultural risk management is very important in protecting farmers against the vagaries of
weather. The initial stage in risk management is the identification of the perceived risk followed by
application of various ...
Molasses as a source of carbon dioxide for attracting the malaria mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background:
Most odour baits for haematophagous arthropods contain carbon dioxide (CO2). The CO2 is sourced
artificially from the fermentation of refined sugar (sucrose), dry ice, pressurized gas cylinders or propane. ...
Understanding modern Korea through oral testimonies
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The story of a people’s lives can be read as the
story of the place in which they live. In April 2012 I
conducted research in the cities of Seoul, Gwangju, Mohyeon and surrounding areas in South Korea. I
collected ...
Motivational factors of gender, age, income, education, and family size on preference of milk packaging designs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study aim to establish whether there is any significance difference in consumers’ frequency of shoppers’ choice for milk packaging design given their different individual characteristics in terms of gender, age income, ...
Liberal democracy and the challenges of multiparty politics in Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)