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Neuraminidase inhibitor susceptibility of influenza a isolates obtained in Kenya, 2008-2011.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Introduction: Neuraminidase inhibitors mainly oseltamivir and zanamivir function both as prophylactic and treatment agents for influenza infections. We characterized the antiviral susceptibility of the 2008-2011 influenza ...
Job scheduling in grid computing using simulated annealing
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Grid computing has emerged as a platform to aggregate heterogeneous resources into a virtual
computing resource that can provide non trivial quality of service to end users. A Key problem
in grid computing platforms is ...
The effects of GDP growth rate on mortgage interest rates in Kenya
(2014)
Mortgage is a long term loan that ties a prospective homeowner down to mortgage repayment for
a period of 3 to 30 years or transfer of a legal or equitable interest in a specific immovable
property for the payment of ...
High origin of the right testicular artery coursing through a hiatus in the inferior vena cava
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
During routine dissection we observed a high origin of the right testicular artery from the
abdominal aorta in a middle-aged formalin-fixed male cadaver of indigenous Kenyan descent.
The artery arched above the right ...
An Interactive And Platform Independent M-learning Game For Early Grade Learning
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
There have been major efforts by the Kenyan government to implement the Education for All (EFA) goal no.6 which focuses on improving quality of education in both literacy and numeracy as well as the Millennium Development ...
Alternative Solid-state Forms of a Potent Antimalarial Aminopyridine: X-ray Crystallographic, Thermal and Solubility Aspects
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
3-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(4-methylsulfonyl phenyl)-pyridin-2-amine (MMP) is a member of a novel class of orally active antimalarial drugs. This aminopyridine molecule has shown potent in vitro antiplasmodial activity ...
An investigation of minerals in the water and source rocks of Rurii spring in Meru county, Kenya: a possible potential economic outlet
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study dealt with the investigation of minerals in the water and surrounding rocks of Rurii spring
which is located in Meru County, Kenya. The spring is well known for discharging highly
carbonated and salty water ...
Evaluating the Quality of Management Information Systems: A case of SACCOs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Core banking management information systems are the foundation upon which financial
institutions worldwide run their business, serve their clients, and provide differentiated
products and services to gain competitive ...
Anthelmintic and Antibacterial Activity of Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel (Rosaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Organic solvent extracts of the stem bark of Hagenia abyssinica Bruce J.F. Gmel (Rosaceae) were screened for anthelmintic and antibacterial activity. The methanol and dichloromethane/methanol extracts exhibited anthelmintic ...
Investigation Of Heavy Metals In Cowpeas, Kales And Sweet Potatoes Grown In Bungoma And Kakamega Counties, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study investigates the level of heavy metals in selected food crops grown in Bungoma and Kakamega counties, Western Kenya. Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Zinc (Zn) were determined in cowpeas, ...