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The effect Of Host Immunity On Egg Extrusion During Schistosoma Mansoni Infection In The Golden Hamsters
(University of Nairobi, 1989)The study of immunopathology in parasitic infections is crucial eRpecially in the attempts to develop control measures since a better understanding of the factors that influence immunopathogenesjs mAy help to elucidate ... -
Effect of Hygiene Status in Maize Storage Facilities on Pests, Molds and Aflatoxin Contamination in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Infestation of harvested agricultural produce with pests, pathogens or contamination with mycotoxins during storage negates efforts to eradicate food and nutrition insecurity. Preventive measures, primarily suitable storage ... -
The effect of immunizing Swiss mice with soluble proteins from the intermediate host biomphalaria pfeifferi and challenging them with schistosoma mansoni
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis, is second only to malaria in public health importance. It is estimated that 200 million people worldwide are infected and that 20 000 deaths are associated with the severe ... -
The Effect Of Industrial, Domestic And Agricultural Effluents On The Quality Of The Waters Of Thika-chania River System
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Effect Of Innovations Management On Growth Of Micro finance Banks In Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Today, it has become increasingly unfavorable for companies to tie themselves to the traditionally used methods of production. Due to the highly dynamic and competitive environment, companies have been compelled to be ... -
Effect of Institutional Pressure on Byod Information Security Policy Compliance: a Case of Two Private and Two Public Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising acknowledgment of the importance of information security has created institutional pressures on universities to comply with Bring Your Own Device information security standards and policies for protecting their ... -
Effect of intercropping and legume diversification on intensity of fungal and bacterial diseases of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume cultivated in Kenya. Bacterial and fungal diseases are a major constrain in production of common bean in Western Kenya. This study assessed the effect of ... -
Effect Of Interest Rates Changes On Financial Performance Of Insurance Firms; A Survey Of Life Insurance Policy In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Interest rates are one of the economy single strongest influences and have a profound effect on everything from individual investment decisions to job creation, monetary policy and corporate profits. Economic environments ... -
Effect of introduced forage legumes on dry matters production, nutritive quality and soil fertility of natural pastures of Semi-Arid rangelands of Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)A two phase study was carried out in the semi-arid range-lands of Kajiado District, Kenya to determine the effects of introduced forage legumes on production of natural pastures as a means of improving the quantity and ... -
Effect of Invasive Plants on the Diversity and Abundance of Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) Food Plants in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
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Effect of land use and soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi in Taita, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Sciences, 2009)The study was undertaken to investigate how land use and soil fertility management practices affect the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi. The aim of the study was to harness the potential of these fungi to control ... -
Effect of Land Use on Diversity of Macrofungi in Kereita Forest, Kikuyu Escarpment and the Potential of Cultivation of Selected Species
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tropical forests are a haven of biodiversity with the richest macrofungi diversity in the World. However, the rate of forest loss greatly exceeds the rate of species documentation and increased risk of losing biodiversity ... -
The effect of malaria parasite infection on the feeding behaviour and gonotrophic cycle of anopheline mosquitoes in Kisumu area, western Kenya.
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1990)studies were carried out in Kisian area with the objective of observing the influence of malaria parasite infection on the feeding behaviour and fecundity of wild anopheline mosquitoes. Five anopheline species; ... -
The effect of manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt and zinc ions on the leaching of DDT in selected Kenyan soils.
(1999)The extent or leaching of 14C-p,p'-DDT dO\\I1a soil column under laboratory conditions meta Ions n , CL2I+ , C0-'1,- N-12+ ancI Zn+- on this Ieaching process were studied using different types of soils. Silty clay soil ... -
Effect of metarhizium anisopliae and its complementation with phenylacetonitrile pheromone on reproductive potential and mortality of gregarious nymphs of schistocerca gregaria
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004-11)Recent concerns over possible human health problems and environmental damage resulting from large scale application of chemical' pesticides for desert locusts control have led to proposals for alternative control strategies. ... -
Effect of momordica charantia fruit extract on blood Glucose and lipid profiles in diabetic rats fed on high Sucrose and fat diets
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Effect of nitration on pressed ti02 Photoelectrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells
(2006)Nitrogen doped Ti02 photoelectrodes have been found to be more sensitive to visible light spectrum with a narrower band gap [Asahi et. al. 2001], This increases the absorbance of the nitrogen doped films suitable for use ... -
The effect of nitrogen sources and storage on nitrate and thiocyanate conttent of Kale (Brassica oleracea var ocephala d.c) leaves
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Two experiments were conducted between August 1986 and March 1987 at the Faculty of Agriculture I Field Station, Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi to study the effects of nitrogen sources and leaf storage on the ... -
Effect of nutrient management and moisture conservation practices on growth, yield and quality of snap bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the major vegetables produced in Kenya mainly for the export market. Low soil fertility and limited moisture availability are the main factors hindering the realization of ... -
Effect of organic binders (corchorus olitorius and abelmoschus esculentus) on the fracture behaviour of kaolin refractories
(2005)Both the okra and "mrenda" binders were separately prepared from vegetables by boiling in water and sieving to get the filtrate. The chemical compositions of the binders were analyzed to determine both the organic and ...