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EDXRF analysis of local and imported pica soil samples
(EAST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE I Volume 3 -Part 1 June 2001, 2001)Several studies have implicated trace metal metabolism with some human diseases. Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence(EDXRF)method was used to analyse pica soil samples, which are consumed by some pregnant mothers in ... -
A simple diffusion model for calculating concentrations from line sources in Nairobi
(1994)A simple physically realistic model is used for estimating carbon monoxide(CO) from highway in Nairobi using motor vehicle data for 1989. The year 1989 was chosen because it was the most recent year with motor vehicle count ... -
Pixe analysis of trace elements in tissues of rats treated with anticonvulsants
(1987)Several lines of evidence implicate metals in epilepsy. Anticonvulsant drugs are noted to alter levels of metals in humans and animals. PIXE analysis was used to investigate effects of three anticonvulsant drugs on tissue ... -
Lead and other metals distribution in local cooking salt from the fofi salt‐ spring in akwana, middle benue trough, Nigeria
(1991)Energy Dispersive X‐ray Fluorescence(EDXRF) technique has been used to determine the concentrations of lead(Pb) and other heavy metals in local cooking salts(LCS) from Akwana village, Middle Benue Trough, Nigeria. The ... -
African Association of Agricultural Economics (AAAE)
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The impact of pollution on the ecology of the Nairobi-Athi River system in Kenya
(1991)The pollution of the Nairobi-Athi River System is assessed by heavy metal analysis of the river water, industrial effluents, the invertebrate community and the riverine vegetation between Nongara upstream (UP) and 14 falls. ... -
Non-Cationic Proteins Are Associated with HIV Neutralizing Activity in Genital Secretions of Female Sex Workers.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: Cationic proteins found in cervicovaginal secretions (CVS) are known to contribute to the early antiviral immune response against HIV-infection in vitro. We here aimed to define additional antiviral factors ... -
Female learner experiences in accessing University Education in Kenya through distance mode: addressing constraints, prospects and policy directions
(2015)This study assessed challenges experienced by 1,400 women distance learners in Kenyan public and private universities. A cross-sectional survey design with quantitative and qualitative approaches guided the research process. ... -
State of disaster preparedness among members of staff at Kenyatta national Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Objective: To find out the state of disaster preparedness amo ng members of staff at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya. Design: Sectional descriptive study. Setting : Kenyatta ... -
Prevalence of malaria parasites in adults and its determinants in malaria endemic area of Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: The prevalence of malaria parasites in adults in Africa is less well researched than in children. Therefore, a demographic surveillance site was used to conduct a household survey of adults in the malaria ... -
Research utilization among nurses at a teaching hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)INTRODUCTION: In the era of evidence based practice (EBP), health care delivery should be grounded on new or validated knowledge and evidence from research. The aim of the study was to assess research utilization by ... -
Road traffic injuries in Kenya a survey of commercial motorcycle drivers
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ntroduction:Motorcycle injuries contribute a substantial number of deaths and hospital admissions in Kenya. There is paucity of data to inform prevention strategies to address the issue. Therefore, the current study ... -
Development project management within local NGOs: 10 recommendations to meet 10 challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2015)As local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) assume a greater role in improving the well-being of the communities in which they operate, donors and government agencies are increasingly scrutinizing their performance and ... -
Influence of resources and materials on the implementation of non-formal basic education curriculum at the non-formal education centres in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities, Kenya
(2015)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of resources and materials implementation of the Non-Formal Basic Education Curriculum (NFBEC) in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu urban centres. The study employed cross ... -
Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Marine Sediment, Seawater, and Seaplants Along the Kenya-Mombasa Coastline
(2003)Marine sediment, seawater and several species of seaplants along the Kenya-Mombasa coastal region were analyzed to determine the levels of heavy metals by AAS and EDXRF and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) by GLC-ECD. In ... -
Management Science Review Journal
(2013-03)MASSA publishes quality Management Science work of interest to the Management Science practitioner lecturer and student. METHODICA seeks articles on teh Principles of Management Science, observations and modellling of ...
