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Potential of Kenyan medicinal plants in malaria control
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, 2012) -
Potential of seasonal rainfall prediction over East Africa as derived from sea-surface temperature (SST) modes of neighbouring oceans.
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1999) -
Power brokering, empowering, and educating: the role of home-based care professionals in the reduction of HIV-related stigma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)In this article the authors report on how home-based care (HBC) professionals reduce stigmatizing behavior in Kenya. This study was part of an action research project that evaluated the introduction of HBC. HBC professionals ... -
Practical application Of the geometric geoid for heighting over Nairobi County and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Practical Biology for Schools. Longman Publishers 250 pp.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1992) -
Practical implications of ionic strength effects on particle retention in thermal field-flow fractionation
(Department of Chemisty, University of Nairobi, 2003-01)Modification of ionic strength of an aqueous or non-aqueous carrier solution can have profound effects on the particle retention behavior in thermal field-flow fractionation (ThFFF). These effects can be considered as ... -
A pre-anthraquinone derivative from aloe graminicole
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi,Ruhr Universitaet Bochum, Lehrstuhl fuer Strukturchemie Postfach, 2009)Atrochrysone and torosachrysone play an important role in the biosynthesis of the common polyketide-derived anthraquinones, such as emodin and physcion [1]. We report here for the first time the occurrence in nature of ... -
Pre-design guidelines for passive solar architectural buildings in Kenya
(Department of Physics, University of Nairobi., 2003)Analyses have been done on the climatic data to obtain physical building design specifications for various regional climatic conditions in Kenya. The main aim is to provide a general and appropriate information at strategic ... -
Pre-selection of markers for genomic selection.
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)BACKGROUND: Accurate prediction of genomic breeding values (GEBVs) requires numerous markers. However, predictive accuracy can be enhanced by excluding markers with no effects or with inconsistent effects among crosses ... -
Preacansone A: Evidence For The Existence Of 8,9-(E) And 8,9-(Z) Isomers In Extracts From Tephrosia Pumila
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Precambrian Geology of the Ishiara area, Kenya
(1984)The study deals mainly with the relationship between the metamorphic rocks of Ishiara and the intrusive basic to ultra-basic rocks. The Mozambique belt rocks in this area consist of a wide range of gneisses, migmatites and ... -
Precipitation as a cleanser of gaseous pollutants: Its efficiency in removing total column NO2 above a station in the centre of Rome.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1994) -
Precipitation estimation based on satellite data.
(University of nairobicollege of biological and physical science, 2002) -
Predation of free-living engorged female Rhipicephalus appendiculatus
(University of Nairobi.School of Biological Sciences, 1991-10)In experiments done over a period of 1 1/2 years using engorged female Rhipicephalus appendiculatus tethered in a grass plot, 42% predation was observed in long grass (40-60 cm), and 36% in short grass (6-10 cm). Deaths ... -
Predators, parasitoids and pathogens of ticks: A review
(Uniiversity of Nairobi.School of Biological Sciences, 1991)Research conducted on natural enemies of ticks, namely predators, parasitoids and pathogens, is reviewed. Predators include ants, birds, rodents, lizards, shrews, spiders and domestic chickens. All the known parasitoids ... -
Predicting E-Procurement Utilization in Independent Commissions in Kenya
(2016)E-procurement has recently been introduced in the Kenyan public sector due to the many practical advantages it brings. Usage of the system is still at a very nascent stage. This paper sought to predict e-procurement ... -
Predicting parasite metabolic networks: A fisherman's nightmare?
(School of Biological Sciences, 2006) -
A prediction model for crop yield in mixed culture cropping system.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1986) -
A Preliminary Evaluation of the DDT Contamination of Sediments in Lakes Natron and Bogoria (Eastern Rift Valley, Africa)
(Royal Swedish Academy of SciencesDepartment of Biology, University of Milan,Department of Geography, University of Leicester,Department of Structural and Functional Biology, University of Insubria, Via Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, ItalySchool of Biological Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Sciences, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy, 2011)Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is still used in Africa for the indoor control of malaria and it may represent a potential hazard for wildlife. The littoral sediments of two alkaline-saline lakes, Natron (Tanzania) ...