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Accuracy of an anaemia scoring chart applied on goats in sub-humid Kenya and its potential for control of Haemonchus contortus infections
(Elsevier, 2006)We tested the practical application of an anaemia scoring chart (the FAMACHA© chart) as a method for controlling Haemonchus contortus in goats kept under smallholder conditions in a sub-humid area of Central Kenya. The ... -
The accuracy of parameter estimates and coverage probability of population values in regression models upon different treatments of systematically missing data
(University of British Columbia, 1998)Several methods are available for the treatment of missing data. Most of the methods are based on the assumption that data are missing completely at random (MCAR). However, data sets that are MCAR are rare in psycho-educational ... -
The accuracy of urine dipsticks as a screening test for proteinuria in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
(Taylor & Francis, 2005-01-01)Proteinuria is used as a criterion in the classification system for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preeclampsia. The aim of the study was to evaluate the accuracy of dipstick urinalysis in a single voided ... -
Accurate Ab-initio calculation of elastic constants of anisotropic binary alloys: A case of Fe–Al
(Solid State Communications, 2022)The final formed phases of alloys are functions of the chemical compositions of the mixture. The overall mechanical moduli of the alloy are also functions of the phases present. Most of the previous computed elastic constants ... -
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: Evidence from the Longitudinal Parenting Across Cultures Project
(Policy Press, 2021)empirical findings from PAC are summarized to illustrate implications for six specific SDGs related to child and adolescent development in relation to education, poverty, gender, mental health, and well-being. Then the ... -
Achieving the sustainable development goals: Evidence from the longitudinal Parenting Across Cultures Project
(Bristol University Press, 2021-02-24)This chapter uses evidence from the Parenting across Cultures (PAC) project to illustrate ways in which longitudinal data can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs; https://sustainabledevelopment. un. org/). ... -
The Acoustic Wave Propagation Equation: Discontinuous Galerkin Time Domain Solution Approach
(Hikari Ltd, 2019)This paper discusses a finite element method, discontinuous Galerkin time domain approach that solves the 2-D acoustic wave equation in cylindrical coordinates. The method is based on discretization of the wave field ... -
Acoustical properties of compressed earth blocks: Effect of compaction pressure, water hyacinth ash and lime
(Elsevier, 2023)This study assessed the potential use of a mixture of lime and water hyacinth ash (WHA) as binders in fabrication of cylindrical compressed earth blocks (CEBs) with good acoustic absorption properties for building and ... -
Acoustics of Compressed Earth Blocks Bound Using Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Water Hyacinth Ash
(MDPI, 2023-07-15)Mechanical compaction is often used to densify building earth blocks by reducing the void between the particles. Compacted stabilised earth involves a binder, which holds the particles of the materials together. The ... -
Acoustics of fractal porous material and fractional calculus
(MDPI, 2021)In this paper, we present a fractal (self-similar) model of acoustic propagation in a porous material with a rigid structure. The fractal medium is modeled as a continuous medium of non-integer spatial dimension. The basic ... -
Acquiring Relational Patterns from Wikipedia: A Case Study
(Proc. of the 5th Language and Technology Conference, 2011)This paper proposes the automatic acquisition of binary relational patterns (i.e. portions of text expressing a relation between two entities) from Wikipedia. There are a few advantages behind the use of Wikipedia: (i) ... -
The Adaptability of the Catholic Church’s Amani Mashinani Model in Kenya’s North Rift Conflicts
(International Bulletin of Mission Research, 2021)This article explores the dynamics that inform the structure of the Catholic’s Church Amani Mashinani model for conflict resolution. We explore the adaptation of the model in the processes of dialogue, forgiveness, ... -
Adaptation of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in South Western Kenya to the Effects of Climate Change
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-07-25)Despite great potential, Kenyan smallholder dairying faces diminishing land sizes, high input costs, poor extension contacts, non-responsive price policies, and new pests and diseases. Climate change will worsen the ... -
Adaptive interventions for optimizing malaria control: an implementation study protocol for a block-cluster randomized, sequential multiple assignment trial
(BMC, 2020)Background In the past two decades, the massive scale-up of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) has led to significant reductions in malaria mortality and morbidity. Nonetheless, the ... -
Adaptive Strategies of the Centrospermeae Species with Different Photosynthetic Systems in the Semi-Arid and Saline Areas in Mt. Kulal - Mt. Elgon Habitats in Kenya.
(Quest Journals, 2018)Centrospermeae species were collected at different sites along gradient of altitude and aridity in the semi-arid, saline and arid habitats in western region of Kenya. δ13C values and Kranz leaf anatomy were used to examine ... -
Adding Customer Value Through Effective Distribution Strategy: The Case of Coca-Cola's Equator Bottlers Limited, Kenya
(VDM Publishing, 2011)Adding Customer Value Through Effective Distribution Strategy: The Case of Coca-Cola's Equator Bottlers Limited, Kenya -
Addressing Node Failures Using Node Management & Cluster Management Techniques in Cloud Computing
(IJCSMC, 2018)Cloud computing has been the rave of users globally over the past few years. This has mainly been because of the many different services available in the cloud that has made it the technology of choice for many users. ... -
Adherence to home fortification with micronutrient powders in Kenyan pre-school children: self-reporting and sachet counts compared to an electronic monitoring device
(BioMed Central, 2018-11-01)Background The efficacy of home fortification with iron-containing micronutrient powders varies between trials, perhaps in part due to population differences in adherence. We aimed to assess to what extent adherence ... -
Adherence to renal function monitoring guidelines in HIV-infected patients starting tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-based antiretroviral therapy in rural Rwanda
(International Scholars Journals, 2019)Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a component of several first-line HIV antiretroviral regimens. However, TDF causes nephrotoxicity and guidelines for creatinine monitoring are in place. This study evaluated creatinine ... -
Adherence; COVID-19; Control guidelines
(2012)Abstract. Malnutrition is a major cause of human mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and every effort must be made to conserve the available sources of protein for human use. Animals and especially livestock are a major source ...