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Collaborative Web-Based Computer-Assisted Bible Translation Software: A Prototype
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Defined as the transfer of written or spoken Source Language texts 10 equivalent written or spoken Target
Language texts translation has been used over the years to reproduce various kinds of texts in another
language ...
Modelling non-obstetric factors of cesarean section births
(2010-09)
Cesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving technique for both mother and infant. On the other
hand it presents documented medical risks such to both mother and baby, which if anticipated
can be averted or have their ...
Effects of cattle grazing and trampling on herbaceous vegetation quality in Semi Arid Rangelands of Lewa wildlife conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This thesis aims to assess the effects of intensive but controlled cattle grazing and trampling as
tools used to improve moribund grasslands of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy located in Laikipia region, Kenya.
These moribund ...
Biological and physico-chemical status of two wetlands in the Nairobi National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture either
permanently or seasonally. Such areas may also be covered partially or
completely by shallow pools of water. Wetlands include swamps, marshes, ...
Antimicrobial properties of phyllanthus species
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The antimicrobial activities of two species, Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus
odontodenius traditionally used for treatment of microbial diseases were investigated in
comparison to Phyllanthus niruri. Aqueous (hot and ...
Modeling the determinants of fertility in Kenya using the Kenya demorgraphic health survey 2008-9
(2011-11)
Fertility has declined substantially in developing countries in the period sincel960, primarily as
the result of increases in contraceptive prevalence. Little dispute is found on this point, but
considerable debate has ...
Phytochemical Investigation Of Aloe Secundiflora For Antiplasmodial And Antimicrobial Activity
(2010)
The stems of Aloe secundiflora was exhaustively extracted by percolation in CH2Ch-MeOH
(1: 1) at room temperature. The extract showed significant antiplasmodial activity against the
chloroquine-resistant (W2) strain of ...
Associated impacts of common weeds on Bacillus thuringiensis (Rt) cotton: a case study of Mwea, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Cotton (Gossypium hirstum L.) is an important cash crop in Kenya but its yields are low
due to various constraints including weeds, pests and diseases. Cotton is especially sensitive
to weed competition because it grows ...
Transfecting Plasmodium berghei with the Plasmodium falciparum thiazole kinase gene
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
As current antimalarial drugs become progressively ineffective due to parasite resistance
there is need to develop and pursue new therapeutic strategies. Parasite-specific metabolic
pathways promise to make an ideal ...
The herbicidal potential of tagetes minuta and tagetes patula extracts and their residues on the germination and growth of some crop plants.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The study was conducted to determine the herbicidal effect of Tagetes patula and Tagetes
minuta on the germination and seedling growth of Eleusine coracana, Rorripa indica,
Capsicumfrutescens and Phaseolus vulgaris. Seeds ...