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Habitat characteristics of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the western North Pacific: a remote sensing perspective
(Wiley Online Library, 2010-09)Skipjack tuna habitat in the western North Pacific was studied from satellite remotely sensed environment and catch data, using generalized additive models and geographic information systems. Weekly resolved remotely sensed ... -
The Haptoglobin 2-2 Genotype Is Associated with a Reduced Incidence of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Children on the Coast of Kenya
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2007-03-15)Background—Haptoglobin (Hp) genotype determines the efficiency of hemoglobin clearance after malaria-induced hemolysis and alters antioxidant and immune functions. The Hp2 allele is thought to have spread under strong ... -
Health Care Services Delivery in Kenya: Crisis, Reforms and Transition
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2010)This book traces the health care crisis, reforms and transition in Kenya. The application of the various health care policy reforms and transformational strategic approaches, however, is not designed exclusively for ... -
HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS OF SOILS, PLANTS, FISH AND WATERS FROM MTONDIA DUMPSITE IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA.
(Pwani University, 2023-03-15)Heavy metal contamination occurs when concentrations exceed the recommended limits in the soil, water or plants resources and would have negative effects on the humans or animals, (Akanchise et al., 2020 and Nwaubani et ... -
Heavy metal tolerance and antibiotic resistance profiles of gram negative bacteria isolated from Lake Victoria, Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2007)Pollution and increased levels of heavy metals in the Lake Victoria Wetlands are suspected to be negatively influencing the biota in one of the world most important freshwater resources. In this study, fecal contamination ... -
Helminth Infection and Eosinophilia and the Risk of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in 1- to 6-Year-Old Children in a Malaria Endemic Area
(Plos, 2006-02-06)Abstract Background: Helminth infection is common in malaria endemic areas, and an interaction between the two would be of considerable public health importance. Animal models suggest that helminth infections may increase ... -
Henseleit ready to defend her Magical Kenya tittle at Vipingo
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Heritability of Malaria in Africa
(PLoS MEDICINE, 2008-11-08)Background While many individual genes have been identified that confer protection against malaria, the overall impact of host genetics on malarial risk remains unknown. Methods and Findings We have used pedigree-based ... -
HEROIN ABUSE: Addiction, Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration
(LAP Lambert Academic, 2015-03)This book is a culmination of close to a decade of research, heroin rehabilitation and social reintegration work at the coast of Kenya. Inspiration to develop this manuscript was drawn from the author's practical ... -
High prevalence of curable sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in a rural county hospital in Kilifi, Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2017-03-31)Background Women attending antenatal care (ANC) in resource-limited countries are frequently screened for syphilis and HIV, but rarely for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We assessed the prevalence of ... -
Highregioselectivity in electrochemical α-methoxylation of N-protectedcyclicamines
(ELSELVIER, 2008-04)N-Protecting groups of α-substituted cyclicamines strongly affected the regioselectivity in electrochemicalmethoxylation of these compounds. Namely, N-acyl derivatives were transformed into α′-methoxylated compounds, while ... -
The History of AIDS in South Africa: A Natal Ecumenical Experience between 1987 and 1990
(VDM Verlag, 2010)Churches in South Africa have come under severe criticism over their delayed response to the Aids epidemic. This critique presupposes that churches missed an enormous ?kairos moment' to turn around the tide of the epidemic ... -
A HISTORY OF KALOLENI MISSION: ESTABLISHMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND INFLUENCE OF THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO THE GIRYAMA COMMUNITY BETWEEN 1904 AND 2004
(Pwani University, 2022-03-29)The history of the Church Missionary Society’s activities in Kaloleni within the Giryama community, is notably under documented. Missionary activities in Kaloleni among the Giryama community faced resistance from diverse ... -
History of Pokomo
(2013-08-21)The Pokomo live in Tana-River District, Coast Province of Kenya.The Pokomo have a total of fourteen clans known as vyeeti (singular:kyeeti). -
HIV, Malnutrition and Invasive Bacterial Infection among Children with Severe Malaria
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2009-08-01)Abstract Background—HIV infection, malnutrition and invasive bacterial infections (IBI) are reported among children with severe malaria. However, it is unclear whether their co-occurrence with falciparum parasitization ... -
HOOK SIZE SELECTIVITY IN THE HANDLINE FISHERIES OF SHIMONI, SOUTH COAST KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-06)Handline fisheries employ hooks of different sizes and therefore select fish according to species and size which can influence the composition of fish stocks in any given fishery. The aim of this study was to assess the ... -
HOTEL MANAGERS’ MEMBERSHIP IN HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUBS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THEIR WORK PRODUCTIVITY: PERSPECTIVES FROM STAR RATED HOTELS WITHIN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-12)Health and fitness clubs have become a pertinent force, influencing not only how managers manage their health, appearance and stress, but also how they socialize, spiritualize, and increase their work output. It is not ... -
Hoteliers upbeat tourism in Lamu on road to recovery despite attacts
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Households' Willingness to Pay for Improved Municipal Solid Waste Management Services in Kampala, Uganda
(Science Journal Publication, 2012-07-23)The study evaluated households' willingness to pay (WTP) for improved municipal solid waste management (MSWM) services in Kampala and estimated the total revenue and cost recovery that accrued from WTP. The households ... -
How to Find Authentic Information for Programme Development and Revision
(Pwani University, 2024-09-30)Expected learning Outcomes Upon completion of this training you should be able to: Know your right way to information Place of access to information your right information Use of information your valued, ...