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Comparison Of Aqueous And Enzymatic Extraction In Combination With Sequential Filtration For The Profiling Of Selected Trace Elements In Medicinal Plants From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This work presents results for the profiling of eight essential elements (Co, Cu, Ni, V, Mo, Mn, Zn and Cr) in aqueous and enzymatic extracts of eight anti-diabetic medicinal plants, used by Traditional Medicine Practitioners ...
A Multi-dimensional Model for Determining Susceptibility to Unintentional Insider Threats: the Case of Social Engineering Through Phishing
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Many of the information security incidents that make headlines around the
world are perpetrated by authorized users of the information systems. These users are
commonly referred to as insiders. The Unintentional Insider ...
Device Simulation of Sb2S3 Solar Cells by SCAPS-1D Software
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Antimony sulphide (Sb2S3) has drawn research interest due to its promising properties for photovoltaic applications. The progress in developing highly efficient Sb2S3 solar cells has stimulated this study to a great extent. ...
Investigation of flow dynamics of porous clinkers in a ball mill using technitium-99m as a radiotracer.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
A radiotracer investigation was carried out in a ball mill of a cement plant in Kenya. Residence time distribution (RTD) of raw feed to the mill was measured using Technetium-99m adsorbed on the clinkers as a radiotracer. ...
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The use of medicinal plants for treatment of humans and animals is entrenched in the Maasai culture and traditional knowledge related to it is passed on from one generation to the next. A handful of researchers have in the ...
Household characteristics as predictors of access to paediatric malaria treatment in Homa-Bay County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the influence of socioeconomic household characteristics on access to paediatric malaria treatment in Homa Bay County, Kenya.
RESULTS:
From univariate analysis, treatment with analgesics ...
Availability and prices of antimalarials and staffing levels in health facilities in Embu County, Kenya
(East and Central African Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019)
Effective treatment of malaria relies on the availability of quality medicines while
pricing is a major determinant of affordability. In addition, adequate numbers of
competent staff of different cadres is essential for ...
Ecological, recreational and educational potential of a small artificial wetland in an urban environment
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Pertinent questions remain on whether small, artificial wetlands, such as abandoned quarries play any ecological or socio-economic role in the environment. To increase information on roles played by small-sized artificial ...
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Various Designs of Ceramic Filter Membranes in Domestic Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of three different types of ceramic water filters (Disk, Candle and Frustum shaped) in treating drinking water. The ceramic water filters were made from red clay and sawdust ...
Oleanolic Acid and other Compounds Isolated from Cordia africana Lam which Inhibit Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Treatment of microbial infections has become complicated
due to increased resistance of microbes to the current drugs. The current
study investigates crude extracts and seven compounds from root ...