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A Cultural Paradigm Shift in Central Africa: Sociocultural Determinants and Cultural Dimensions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Human beings have evolved to coexist via a transformational context that incites constant adaptation of culture to social, environmental, and economic developments in order to sustain existence. This study aims to characterise ...
Regeneration-competent and-incompetent Murids Differ in Neutrophil Quantity and Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Synopsis Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes.
Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute ...
An Assessment of Groundwater Grab Syndrome in Langata Sub County, Nairobi City-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Interest on the investigation of groundwater depletion threat is growing globally
and Langata sub County in Nairobi, the capital city of the Republic of
Kenya, is not an exception. Because of drought-induced water ...
Micro-spatial Analysis of Maize Yield Gap Variability and Production Factors on Smallholder Farms
(Micro-spatial Analysis of Maize Yield Gap Variability and Production Factors on Smallholder Farms, 2019)
Site-specific land management practice taking into account variability in maize yield gaps
(the difference between yields in the 90th percentiles and other yields on smallholder farmers’
fields) could improve resource ...
Soil and management-related factors contributing to maize yield gaps in western Kenya
(Soil and management-related factors contributing to maize yield gaps in western Kenya, 2019)
The solution to reducing existing yield gaps on smallholder farms lies in understanding
factors limiting yield in areas with agricultural intensification potential.
This study applied an integrated analysis approach ...
Antidiabetic Properties of Solanum Villosum and Solanum Nigrum Var.sarrachoides in a Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Mice Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses immense challenge to the health of people worldwide. Current therapies are limited by cost and adverse effects. Solanum nigrum, a complex of many species in the family Solanaceae ...
Perceptions and Attitudes of Academic Staff Towards Agricultural Training in Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Agricultural productivity in Africa does not match that of the number of professional graduates working within the sector. This raises question on suitability of university training to needed graduate competencies. Under ...
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Ehrlichia infections in smallholder dairy cattle in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Veterinary World, 2019-10-24)
Background and Aim: Ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium is a tick-borne disease of great economic importance
in cattle production worldwide. Despite its economic impact, limited knowledge is available on its ...
Land evaluation for crop production in Upper Kabete Campus field, University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2019-09-25)
Background
The study area exhibits a first class catena; variation in soils is a result of differences in drainage and lateral movement of materials. The site was delineated into Soil Mapping Units (SMUs) through augering, ...
Evaluation of a suitable seed processing method for increased production of edible nightshade (Solanum scabrum) leafy vegetable
(Cogent OA, 2019-08)
The consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables has increased tremendously
over the last decade and in Africa, for example, research shows that they
account for 30% of all vegetables sold in market outlets. However, there ...