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Differentiation of the C3 and C4 dicot (Centrospermeae) species along the altitudinal-aridity gradient and their ecological implications in bioproductivity paradigm in Kenya
(International Journal of Agriculture and Animal sciences, 4 (4), 2016)
Centrospermeae specieswere collected at different sites along gradient of altitudes and aridity. Climatic data were obtained from meteorological research stations. Kranz leaf syndrome, δ13C values and carbon dioxide ...
Sensitivity of 3D7 and W2 Clones in a Formulated Transport Medium and EDTA Anticoagulants against a Panel of Antimalarials
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2016)
Introduction: in vitro drug sensitivity relies on the growth of plasmodium in the presence of the antimalarials.
These fresh isolates brought in for assay from collection sites normally not near the laboratory require a ...
Introducing rearing crickets (gryllids) at household levels: adoption, processing and nutritional values
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2016)
Edible insects, particularly crickets, are becoming popular due to their nutritional value and efficiency in foodconversion. An increasing number of farmers in Kenya are seeking information on rearing crickets (Orthopter ...
Animation as an Aid for Higher Education Teaching in Kenya: The Case of Africa Nazarene University
(GlobeEdu Group, 2016)
Higher education worldwide is increasingly becoming digitized through online pedagogical platforms. In Kenya, the desire to go digital is one of the key agendas of the current government. This vision is to be achieved ...
Quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients receiving palliative care in Kenya: A cross-sectional study
(MA Healthcare, 2016-01-02)
Background/Aims:
Cancer and its treatment affects the quality of life in patients. In Africa, there is limited research available on the quality of life among cancer patients. This study describes quality of life in ...
Inclusive Teaching-Learning Strategies to Meet Academic Needs of Learners with Special Needs in Kenya (A Case of Kakamega East Sub-county)
(Institute of Research Advances, 2016-11-01)
The national education system has been characterised by inadequate educational management practices and facilities that do not respond well to the challenges faced by Learners with Special Needs (LWSNs). These learners are ...
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)
Background: Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed.
Objective: To ...
Intermittent Screening and Treatment or Intermittent Preventive Treatment With Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine Versus Intermittent Preventive Treatment With Sulfadoxine …
(LWW, 2016)
In sub-Saharan Africa, there are >32 million pregnancies annually. As this is a malaria-endemic region, it is estimated approximately 12 million women who have live births (45% of live births) would be exposed to malaria ...
Aspects of Dholuo Coronal Harmony
(Jaramogi oginga odinga resipotory, 2016)
Coronal harmony in Dholuo refers to the co- occurrence restriction on dental and alveolar obstruents and nasals. The purpose of this paper is to describe and explain coronal harmony as it manifests in Dholuo. This involves ...
Function of Nitrate Ion and Tea Saponin Application Rates in Anerobic PAH Dissipation in Paddy Soil
(2016-06-01)
Abstract In the present study, KNO 3 and tea saponin (TS) were applied to investigate
systematically the potential impact of their concentrations on dissipation of anerobic
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in ...