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On the efficiency of testing procedures in the linear model for multivariate longitudinal data
(2011)
Multivariate data collected over time on the same experimental unit, referred to as multivariate longitudinal data, are typical of many agricultural, biological, clinical and medical studies. One way to account for the ...
Alkaloids and lignans from zanthoxylum usambarense and zanthoxylum chalybeum
(2011)
The genus Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae) sometimes called 'prickly ashes' because of the
shape of the leaves is represented by7 species in Kenya (l). Traditionally Zanthoxylum
usambarense has been used to treat coughs, rheumatism, ...
Anthraquinones and pre-anthraquinones from the subterranean stems of three Kenyan aloe species of the saponariae group
(2011)
Some Aloe species are cultivated for their medicinal and
cosmetic properties. In this study, the constituents of three
Kenyan Aloe species, A. kilifiensis; A. lateritia and A.
graminicolla werecharacterized. Anumber of ...
Restoration of Benthic Macro-endofauna after Reforestation of Rhizophora mucronata Mangroves in Gazi Bay, Kenya
(2011)
Recovery of Rhizophora mucronata mangrove ecosystems was investigated by assessing the physical characteristics of their sediments and the forest densities, community composition and diversity of macro-endofauna. This was ...
An algorithm for a discretized constrained, continuous Quadratic Contol Problem
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
Modeling of sti prevalence among hiv-infected adults in hiv care programs in Kenya using logistic regression
(2011-07)
Objectives and methods: This paper investigates risk factors associated with
prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. Logistics regression is employed to
determine the risk factors. Furthermore, the study validates ...
People, Livestock, And Wildlife: Existing Best Natural Resource Management Practices In Naibung’a And Namunyak Community Based Conservancies.
(2011-01)
There are a number of successful Community Based Conservation (CBC) projects in Ewaso Nyiro ecosystem. The success of CBC depends upon its acceptance by rural peoples, but few studies have examined the factors behind the ...
Climate change and the emergence of helter-skelter livelihoods among the pastoralists of Samburu east district, Kenya
(2011-01)
Climate change impacts livelihoods adversely in dry-lands of Northern Kenya in terms of longer and harsher droughts, shorter and intense precipitation and floods. Climate change interlocks with peoples life-worlds differently ...
Resistance of Predacious mites, Euseius kenyae (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to chlorpyrifos (Dursdan
(2011)
Several strategies are employed in management of insect pests. Among these, chemical control is a priority to most farming communities where pest incidences occur while other existing options such as biological control are ...