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Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Mn2VIn (001) films: An ab initio study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
First principles study of the magnetic anisotropy of Mn2VIn (001) films show perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA), which increases as a function of the thickness of the film. Density functional theory (DFT) as implemented ...
Effect Of Insecticide-treated Bed Nets On House-entry By Malaria Mosquitoes: The Flight Response Recorded In A Semi-field Study In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Insecticide-treated nets are currently a major tool to reduce malaria transmission. Their level of repellency affects contact of the mosquito with the net, but may also influence the mosquito’s entry into the house. The ...
Knock down efficacy of commercially available insecticides against Anopheles gambiae
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Knockdown efficacy of commercial aerosol insecticides against laboratory reared Anopheles gambiae
Kisumu strain mosquitoes and suppression of indoor resting density of A. gambiae complex mosquitoes in the
field were ...
Dividend Announcements and Market Value of Shares in the Agricultural Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Abstract: This study investigated the information value of dividend payout announcements and the market value of
shares in the agricultural companies listed at Nairobi stock Exchange (NSE). It used a modified market model ...
Identification Of Resistance Sources To Wheat Stem Rust From Introduced Genotypes In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Stem rust Puccinia graminis Pers. f. sp. tritici of wheat is the most important disease in Kenya. Emergence of race Ug99 and other variants virulent to host resistance genes including Sr31 has rendered 95% of Kenyan cultivars ...
Combining Ability for Drought Tolerance in Upland Rice Varieties at Reproductive Stage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Rice is an important food crop for human population ranking second among the mostly consumed cereal grains worldwide. Upland rice production is greatly constrained by drought stress resulting from rainfall variation patterns. ...
Mitigative Effects Of Moringa Oleifera Against Liver Injury Induced By Artesunate-amodiaquine Antimalarial Combination In Wistar Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) is an antimalarial drug. It is associated with improved cure rates,
accelerated response to therapy and delayed development of resistance. However, liver damage, neurotoxicity ...
First-in-Human Evaluation of the Safety and Immunogenicity of an Intranasally Administered Replication-Competent Sendai Virus-Vectored HIV Type 1 Gag Vaccine: Induction of Potent T-Cell or Antibody Responses in Prime-Boost Regimens.
(2017-01-01)
We report the first-in-human safety and immunogenicity assessment of a prototype intranasally administered, replication-competent Sendai virus (SeV)-vectored, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) vaccine.
METHO ...
Impact Of Students’ Exposure To Electronic Media Facilities In Their Homes On Parental Involvement In Management Of Students’ Discipline In Public Day Secondary Schools In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Students’ exposure to electronic media facilities and lack of parental
supervision has led to indiscipline among students globally. The purpose of
this study was to investigate the impact of students’ exposure to ...
Expressed Centromere Specific Histone 3 (CENH3) Variants in Cultivated Triploid and Wild Diploid Bananas (Musa spp.).
(2017-06-29)
Centromeres are specified by a centromere specific histone 3 (CENH3) protein, which exists in a complex environment, interacting with conserved proteins and rapidly evolving satellite DNA sequences. The interactions may ...