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Effect of temperature on the phenology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae); simulation and visualization of the potential future distribution of C. partellus in Africa under warmer temperatures through the development of life-table parameters.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Maize (Zea mays) is a major staple food in Africa. However, maize production is severely reduced by damage caused by feeding lepidopteran pests. In East and Southern Africa, Chilo partellus is one of the most damaging ...
Intima – media thickness of left anterior descending coronary artery in a Black Kenyan population: correlation with morphological feature
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Intima-Media thickness is an acknowledged surrogate marker for predicting and profiling of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It displays geographical and ethnic variation but is seldom reported among
black ...
Surface passivation effect on CO2 sensitivity of spray pyrolysis deposited Pd-F: SnO2 thin film gas sensor
(2014)
Different thin films samples made of SnO2, F:SnO2, Pd: SnO2 and and co-doped Pd-F: SnO2 were deposited at a
substrate temperature of 450oC using optimized doping concentrations of F and Pd, thereafter the samples were ...
Cloud Computing in Kenya A 2013 Baseline Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Tracking the mutual shaping of the technical and social dimensions of solar-powered mosquito trapping systems (SMoTS) for malaria control on Rusinga Island, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background
There has been increasing effort in recent years to incorporate user needs in technology design and re-design. This project employed a bottom-up approach that engaged end users from the outset. Bottom-up ...
Occurrence of rift valley fever in cattle in Ijara district, Kenya
(2014)
Ijara district in Kenya was one of the hotspots of rift valley fever (RVF) during the 2006/2007 outbreak which led to human and animal deaths causing huge economic and public health losses. The main constraint in the control ...
Antioxidant Activity, Cellular Bioavailability, and Iron and Calcium Management of Neuroprotective and Nonneuroprotective Flavones
(2014)
Few studies have been undertaken on the relationship of the structure of flavones and neuroprotection. Previously, we described the structural determinants of the neuroprotective activity of some natural flavones in ...
Synergistic repellent activity of plant essential oils against Aedes aegypti on rabbit Skin
(2014)
Mosquito-borne diseases are the major causes of mortality particularly in tropics. Due to drug and
insecticide resistance, personal protection by use of skin repellents has become a common approach of
control. The purpose ...
Towards the Definition of a Framework and Grammar for Game Analysis and Design
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The present paper defines an original approach to
game analysis and design able to characterize a given game in a
simple, yet efficient, way. Inspired by models widely used across
the gaming industry, the proposed ...
New typology and origin of tsavorite based on trace-element chemistry
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
New electron-microprobe analyses of ‘tsavorites’ from the Neoproterozoic Metamorphic Mozambique Belt deposits allow the characterization of green grossular according to its trace-element chemistry (V, Cr, Mn). Five chemical ...