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Determinants of quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients on follow up at a referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-08)Various factors influence the quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. This study sought to determine the predictors and factors associated with quality of life among g ynaecological cancer patients on ... -
Influence of gender in the saving culture of SACCO members in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-23)Abstract: Saving is a key component in any development endeav or as it is believed to be the surest way of increa sing income and boosting productivity in an attempt to break th rough the vicious cycle of poverty. ... -
Survey of nematode destroying fungi from selected vegetable growing areas in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-02)Plant parasitic nematodes cause up-to 5% yield los ses to a wide range of economic crops. In Kenya veg etables yield loss attributed to plant parasitic nematodes is estimated to 80%. Over the years, ... -
Forest Management using GIS: Case Study of Koibatek Forest Station
(2015)Since the recognition of the need to increase forest cover and reduce forest destruction and degradation, the Government has recognized the critical role of ensuring that tree cover in the country increases. -
A review of the pattern of AIDS defining, HIV associated neoplasms and premalignant lesions diagnosed from 2000–2011 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(2015-08-24)Abstract Background Sub-Sahara Africa hosts up to 71 % of all HIV infected people in the world. With this high incidence of Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) comes the burden ... -
Critical factors in repayment of constituency youth enterprise scheme in Kirinyaga Central District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03-13)YEDF continues to lend more money through C-YES com ponent that is meant to be a revolving fund and if the trend continues there may be no more money to lend in the near future. However, factors affecting its ... -
The kinetic properties of nad-linked malic enzyme from muscle of the dung beetle Catharsius
(University of Nairobi, 1982)Nad-linked malic enzyme (L-malate: NAD+ oxidoreductase (decarboxylating), E.C. 1.1.1.38) was purified from muscle of the dung beetle Catharsius to a specific activity of 28 μmol/min/mg of protein. Its molecular weight was ... -
Influence of different cropping systems on incidence and severity of bacterial pustule of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) caused by Xanthomonas campestris p.v. vignicola (Burkholder) dye
(University of Nairobi, 1989)A study was undertaken to determine the influence of growing cowpea under three different cultivation practices on bacterial pustule development in the field. The disease spread within and between plants was shown to be ... -
High fluoride levels in some Kenyan beverages: a health risk.
(University of Nairobi, 1990)A cross section of 93 Kenyan products were analysed for fluoride levels using an F ion-specific electrode. The beverages consisted of 6 pure fruit juices, 25 "ready to drink" fruit juices, 11 "concentrated" fruit juices, ... -
Temperature-dependent feeding interactions between two invasive fishes competing through interference and exploitation
(University of Nairobi, 2012-06)Context-dependent ecological interactions between invasive species are important in determining the outcomes of their introductions. The consequences of competitive interactions between the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus ... -
Gaining insight into food webs reconstructed by the inverse method
(University of Nairobi, 2006-04)The use of the inverse method to analyze flow patterns of organic components in ecological systems has had wide application in ecological modeling. Through this approach, an infinite number of food web flows describing the ... -
The development of the secondary palate: update on concepts and mechanisms.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Facial cleft is of multifactorial aetiology, and primary prevention will depend upon a thorough understanding of the developmental mechanisms involved and how they may be disturbed in cleft palate. It is therefore imperative ... -
The Cultural Dimensions of Development in Africa
(2002)This article highlights and interrogates the recent resurgence of the view, both in the academy and in international financial institutions, that African culture has been a stumbling block to development. It argues, instead, ... -
Synthesis, physical and electrochemical characterization of mono- and heterobinuclear m -functionalized iron(III) Schiff base complexes
(University of Nairobi, 2012-04)Mo(NO)T p * Cl2 (T p * = 3,5-dimethyl pyrazole) when reacted with m-functionalized Fe(III) Schiff base complexes; the Schiff base ligands being derived from condensation of 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde or salicylaldehyde ... -
Effect of maturity stage and cultivar on the efficacy of 1-MCP treatments in mango fruits.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is one of the postharvest technologies employed in postharvest systems to extend the shelf life of perishable commodities and minimize postharvest losses. Efficacy of 1-MCP is affected by various ... -
Distribution and diversity of indigenous Trichoderma species in Machakos County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Aim: This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of land-use intensification on occurrence, distribution, and diversity of Trichoderma fungus. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Distribution of ... -
Evaluating border cropping system for management of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infesting okra (Malvaceae) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)A field experiment was carried out in 2003 and 2004 in Kenya to evaluate border-cropping system as a strategy for management of aphids infesting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Four crops used as border crops; maize (Zea ... -
Tedium vitae, death wishes, suicidal ideation and attempts in Kenya-prevalence and risk factors
(2015-08-08)Abstract Background There has been no previous household population study of suicidal ideation and attempts in Kenya. Therefore this study aimed to establish the prevalence ... -
HIV-1 Tat induces DNMT over-expression through microRNA dysregulation in HIV-related non Hodgkin lymphomas
(2014-12-09)Abstract Background A close association between HIV infection and the development of cancer exists. Although the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy has changed the ...