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Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract for a Diabetic Supplement Developed from Drumsticks Leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive and chronic metabolic disorder which is defined by high blood sugar levels.
The disease is a result of insufficient insulin hormone secretion or its action. One of the methods to control ...
Current knowledge and performance of existing charcoal coolers in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study investigates current knowledge and performance of existing technology, ‘charcoal coolers’
in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans. Data was collected primarily from a
household survey ...
Impact of routine Newcastle disease vaccination on chicken flock size in smallholder farms in western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2021-03-18)
Background Poultry represent a widely held economic, nutritional, and sociocultural asset in rural communities worldwide. In a recent longitudinal study in western Kenya, the reported mean number of chickens per household ...
Utilising the due diligence standard to interrogate Kenya's accountability efforts with regard to survivors of sexual violence in the 2007-2008 post-election violence
(SciELO, 2021)
Sexual violence is a human rights violation and is addressed under a growing number of international agreements including the 1993 Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, among others. This article uses ...
Performance Characterization of 64-APSK Mapping Schemes for Uncoded Space-Time Labeling Diversity in Rician Fading Channels.
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2021)
This paper investigates design of spectrally efficient nonlinear transmission scheme for uncoded space-time labeling diversity that is compatible with DVB-S2X standard. Designs are presented for 64-APSK constellation by ...
Supply chain resilience in mindful humanitarian aid organizations: the role of big data analytics.
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021)
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the nomological network of associations between collective mindfulness and big data analytics in fostering resilient humanitarian relief supply chains.
Design/method ...
Short and Long-Run Impact of Trade Liberalization on Agricultural Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-05-11)
Purpose: The focus of the study was on establishing the short and long-run impact of trade liberalization on agricultural growth in Kenya. Emphasis was on the influence of tariffs, foreign direct investment and trade ...
Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of
provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a
whole. Degradation of ...
Intense Simulation-Based Surgical Education for Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery: The Ophthalmic Learning and Improvement Initiative in Cataract Surgery Randomized Clinical Trial in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01)
Importance: Cataracts account for 40% of cases of blindness globally, with surgery the only treatment.
Objective: To determine whether adding simulation-based cataract surgical training to conventional training results ...
Rise and fall of total mesorectal excision with lateral pelvic lymphadenectomy for rectal cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 11,366 patients
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
The role of lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) during total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer is still controversial. Many reviews were published on prophylactic LLND in rectal cancer surgery, some biased by ...