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First Principles Calculations of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical and Optical Properties of K2SbAu Pnictides Ternary Semiconductor
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The most active research currently in the field of semiconductors is the determination of the most efficient materials for application in photovoltaics and optoelectronics. Semiconductors compounds have attracted great ... -
An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ... -
Clinicopathological Stratification and Early Surgical Outcome of Paediatric Medulloblastoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Brain tumors are the second most prevalent cancer in children, behind Leukaemia, and the most common solid tumour. Medulloblastomas (MBs) are the most prevalent malignant brain tumors in children (tumour grade ... -
Hydrological Modeling for Flood Risk Analysis in Mathare, Kamukunji and Makadara Sub-counties in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study is to utilize Geographic Information System (GIS)-based hydrological model with remote sensing to analyze the risk of floods in the residential areas of Mathare, Kamukunji and Makadara sub-counties ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Women Attending Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre in Arusha, Tanzania Between December 2021 and March 2022. A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Postpartum depression is a non-psychotic mood disorder whose onset is within 4-6 weeks and up to 12 months after childbirth. 10-15% of women are affected by postpartum depression globally. PPD is associated ... -
Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water, Sediment, Soil and Khat (Catha Edulis) in Igembe South, Meru County, Kenya
(2023)Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are highly persistent in the environmental media including soil, water, and air, and are also widely detected in food materials. High levels of OCPs are associated with diverse ill health ... -
Gene Co-expression Network Analysis to Identify Key Genes Involved in the Development of Root-knot Nematode Meloidogyne Incognita
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major cause of crop loss globally approximated at 150 billion dollars annually, and existing nematicides are toxic such that they offset the soil microbiome essential for crop growth. In ... -
E-learning Experience Among Postgraduate, Medical Students and Teaching Staff in Departments Imparting Knowledge on Childhood Conditions at the School of Medicine, University of Nairobi Multimethod Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The disruption of learning due to lockdown measure brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic forced educational institutions to accelerate the use and adoption of eLearning technology tool as a medium of ... -
Impact of Adoption of Push-pull Technologies on Smallholder Maize Farmer’s Productivity in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The push-pull technology (PPT) as an alternative to conventional pesticide use in the control of fall armyworm (FAW) and stemborer pests in maize production has received considerable attention in the recent past. However, ... -
Spatial Distribution of Psyllaephagus Bliteus and Its Impact on Glycaspis Brimblecombei Population in Eastern and Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), a sap-sucking psyllid is known to cause 20-30% defoliation, crown thinning and death of eucalypts. The main natural enemy that has proved effective against this pest ... -
Farm-level Practices and Costs of Disease in Poultry Farms Within Peri-urban Areas of Nairobi, Kenya
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Consumers’ Perceptions and Willingness to Pay for Honey Quality Attributes in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Low honey quality is among the major challenges facing the honey sector and consumers are keen on quality attributes of honey when purchasing the commodity. Despite the interventions of planting bee flora to ensure honey ... -
Adverse Maternal-perinatal Outcomes and Associated Risk Factors in Hellp Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HELLP syndrome complicates around 0.9% of all pregnant women and up to 20% of women with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. HELLP Syndrome has been significantly associated with adverse maternal-perinatal ... -
Potential of Edible Seaweed of the Kenyan Coast as a Micronutrient Source
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For centuries, Algae case in point seaweed has been harvested and used for its nutrition benefits in East Asia and western countries but irregularly in Kenya. When compared to plants growing on land or animal food sources, ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
Development of Micronutrient Mango Nectar Fortified With Moringa (Moringa Oleifera. Lam) Leaf Extract
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya is Africa's third-largest mango grower, but postharvest losses have increased due to fruit perishability, limited cold storage and insufficient value addition. Mango nectar contains vitamins and minerals but not ... -
Assessment of the Magnitude of and Factors Influencing Milk Post-harvest Losses Along the Dairy Formal Marketing Channel in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, the dairy sub-sector is the highest contributor to the livestock sector at 8 percent of Gross Domestic Product. However, of all the milk produced, only 30 percent is traded along the formal chain. Nyeri County ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Patterns and Types of Orthopaedic and Trauma Admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital and the Associated Factors: Before and After Enforcement of Referral Guidelines
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Inappropriate utilization of higher-level health facilities and ineffective management of the referral processes in resource-limited settings is increasingly becoming a concern in health care management in developing ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change on River Flows and Rising Water Levels of Lake Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Lake Nakuru has experienced flooding occasioned by climate change and catchment areas degradation. The increasing water levels to a record of 8.5m reported in April 2020 have been a great threat to livelihoods and flora ...