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B Cell Memory to 3 Plasmodium falciparum Blood-Stage Antigens in a Malaria-Endemic Area
(Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2005-05)To gain insight into why antibody responses to malarial antigens tend to be short lived, we studied antigenspecific memory B cells from donors in an area where malaria is endemic.We compared antibody and memory B cell ... -
BARRIERS TO UPTAKE OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE (18-45 YEARS) IN MFANGANO ISLAND, HOMABAY COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-07)Family Planning (FP) is voluntary prevention of pregnancy and it entails the interruption of a chain of events that leads to conception. Family planning is important because it helps reduce the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), ... -
Barriers to use of ICT-based Library Services by Persons with Disabilities: Case Study of Kenya National Library Services (Nakuru Branch)
(Kenya Association of Library and Information Professionals, 2012-11-09)Advances in Information and Community Technology (ICT) have resulted in providing access to information for all users, irrespective of their ability. This is basically a requirement for all libraries and information centers. ... -
Beach Morphological Dynamics: A Case Study of Nyali and Bamburi Beaches in Mombasa, Kenya
(Coastal Research, 2007)This study evaluated the spatial and temporal changes in beach morphology by analyzing the grain size distribution and the effect of the hydrodynamic conditions on the beach showing shoreline instability. Ten transects, ... -
Beach Morphological Dynamics: A Case Study of Nyali and Bamburi Beaches in Mombasa, Kenya
(JCR, 2004-10-04)This study evaluated the spatial and temporal changes in beach morphology by analyzing the grain size distribution and the effect of the hydrodynamic conditions on the beach showing shoreline instability. Ten transects, ... -
Beach width analyses in beach erosion hazard assessment and management at Bamburi beach, Mombasa, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2009)Beach erosion was identified as one of the major coastal problems at Bamburi beach shoreline causing destruction on expensive shoreline developments which threatened the economic and social welfare of the beach-dependent ... -
Beach width analyses in beach erosion hazard assessment and management at Bamburi beach, Mombasa, Kenya.
(JGRP, 2009-12)Beach erosion was identified as one of the major coastal problems at Bamburi beach shoreline causing destruction on expensive shoreline developments which threatened the economic and social welfare of the beach-dependent ... -
Beef production in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya: Constraints and prospects for research and development
(IP Publishing Ltd, 2009-09-01)Most of Kenya (80%) is classified as arid and semi-arid. The climatic conditions in these regions are so harsh for crops that only livestock production can thrive. These regions provide the bulk of beef consumed in the ... -
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE STRATEGIES OUTCOME IN HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT PWANI UNI
(2013-10-08)Pwani University houses a population of about 4000. The youth from this University are among Kenyans aged 15-24yrs. These groups are among the youth in general who have been identified as particularly vulnerable to HIV, ... -
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE STRATEGIES OUTCOME IN HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT PWANI UNIVERSITY
(2014-02-05)Pwani University houses a population of about 5000. The youth from this University are among Kenyans aged 15-24yrs. These groups are among the youth in general who have been identified as particularly vulnerable to HIV, ... -
The Belt and Road Initiative and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Kenya: The Kenya-China TVET Project
(ResearchGate, 2018-10-16)Abstract This study explores the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on improving vocational education quality and employment rates in Kenya through a collaborative educational program known as the Kenya-China ... -
Best Practices in Translating and Adapting DMQ 18 to Other Languages and Cultures
(Szent István University, 2020)This chapter provides guidelines developed by the International Test Commission: The ITC Guidelines for Translating and Adapting Tests (ITC, 2017). We recommend that future researchers who want to translate and use DMQ 18 ... -
Bioactive metabolites of Senna didymobotrya used as biopesticide against Acanthoscelides obtectus in Bungoma, Kenya
(Periodical of Open Science Publishers LLP, 2014-09)Post-harvest pests are known to cause severe losses of beans in particular the bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectus, necessitating immediate and long term control measures. Convectional pesticides have been used for decades ... -
Biochemical and Sensory Characteristics of the Smoked African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under Different Storage Conditions in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)Smoking is one of the oldest methods of drying food for purposes of preservation and flavouring. However, technologies are changing fast resulting in various smoking techniques to improve fish quality and shelf life. ... -
BIOENGINEERING OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM SPECIFIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR ENHANCED NEUTROPHIL FUNCTION
(Pwani University, 2022-10-17)Introduction: Malaria remains a major public health concern. In the last two decades, malaria control strategies have significantly reduced the global disease burden. However, these malaria control gains have recently ... -
BIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION AND BROODING FOR INDIGENOUS CHICKEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)Consistent supply of indigenous chicken (IC) products has been lacking in the industry with farmers unable to keep up with the normal consumer/market demands in Kilifi and the country at large. Optimization of indigenous ... -
Biology of the marbled lungfish, Protopterus aethiopicus Heckel, in Lake Baringo, Kenya
(Wiley Online Library, 2004-12)In this paper we provide life history characteristics for an introduced marbled lungfish (Protopterus aethiopicus) population in Lake Baringo, Kenya, including their length–weight relationship, body condition, fecundity, ... -
BIOMARKERS OF LATE POST-DISCHARGE MORTALITY AMONG CHILDREN TREATED FOR COMPLICATED SEVERE MALNUTRITION
(Pwani University, 2022-02-17)Introduction: Despite strict adherence to the WHO guidelines, children with complicated severe malnutrition (CSM) have high mortality rates following discharge from hospital but the underlying mechanisms amenable to ... -
Biotechnology in livestock production: Overview of possibilities for Africa
(AJOL, 2008)Livestock production is expected to grow tremendously in line with the projected demand for animal products. Therefore, the methods of livestock production must change to allow for efficiency and improvement in productivity. ... -
The Birchreduction of 3-substituted pyrroles
(ELSELVIER, 1998-05-07)The Birchreduction of electron-deficient 3-substituted pyrroles is described. Use of a reductive alkylation procedure involving sodium metal in liquid ammonia gave good yields of 4-alkyl-2-pyrrolines. The identity of these ...