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Development and validation of climate and ecosystem-based early malaria epidemic prediction models in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Malaria epidemics remain a serious threat to human populations living in the highlands of East Africa
where transmission is unstable and climate sensitive. An existing early malaria epidemic prediction model ...
Bioethanol Production from Waste Crops and Crop Residues
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)
Abstract: Rice straws and Husks were converted to reducing sugars by hydrolysis using concentrated sulphuric
acid followed by fermentation using bakers yeast. After fractional distillation and purification, 52 ml (87 %) ...
Gliding Flight Of The White-backed Vulture Gyps Africanus
(University of Nairobi, 1970-11)
1. Glide-comparison measurements were made on ten species of East African soaring birds using a Schleicher ASK-14 powered sailplane. Horizontal and vertical speed differences between bird and glider were measured by a ...
Gliding Flight of the Dog-Faced Bat Rousettus Aegyptiacus Observed in a Wind Tunnel
(University of Nairobi, 1971)
1. A bat was trained to fly in a tilting wind tunnel. Stereoscopic photographs were taken, both by reflected and by transmitted light, and measurements of best gliding angle were made.
2. Variation of wing span and area ...
Leveraging cellphones for wayfinding and journey planning in semi-formal bus systems: Lessons from Digital Matatus in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05-21)
For many cities in the developing world, public transit consists mainly of semi-formal mini-buses (paratransit). However, little to no digital information is typically available on routes, bus stops, passenger boarding, ...
Comparison of HIV 1 nef and gag Variations and Host HLA Characteristics as Determinants of Disease Progression among HIV1 Vertically Infected Kenyan Children.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
OBJECTIVES:
Disease progression varies among HIV-1-infected individuals. The present study aimed to explore possible viral and host factors affecting disease progression in HIV-1-infected children.
METHODS:
Since ...
Vulnerability to climate change in three hot spots in Africa and Asia: key issues for policy-relevant adaptation and resilience-building research
(2015)
Providing sound evidence to inform decision-making that considers the needs of the most vulnerable to climate change will help both adaptation and development efforts. Such evidence is particularly important in climate ...
Role of Bryophytes and Tree Canopy in Mist Trapping in Mt. Marsabit Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Mt. Marsabit forest, is an isolated Tropical Rain Forest, oasis, located 560 Km north of Nairobi, Kenya; and
surrounded by deserts of Chalbi, Kaisut and Bubisa. The forest is under threat mainly by anthropogenic effects
before ...