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Nanopore metatranscriptomics reveals cryptic catfsh species as potential Shigella fexneri vectors in Kenya
(www.nature.com/scientificreports, 2022)Bacteria in the Shigella genus remain a major cause of dysentery in sub-Saharan Africa, and annually cause an estimated 600,000 deaths worldwide. Being spread by contaminated food and water, this study highlights how ... -
A NARRATOLOGICAL STUDY OF NAWAL EL SAADAWI’S NOVELS GOD DIES BY THE NILE AND WOMAN AT POINT ZERO
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-12-05)This is a narratological study of God Dies by the Nile (1985) and Woman at Point Zero (1982) by Nawal El Saadawi, an Egyptian female writer. The study explores the narrative presentation of Saadawi’s struggle for women’s ... -
National Women League matches resume in Mombasa
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Naturally acquired antibodies to polymorphic and conserved epitopes of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 3
(Parasite Immunology, 2007)Many studies on the role of merozoite surface protein 3 (MSP3) in immunity against malaria have focused on a conserved section of MSP3. New evidence suggests that polymorphic sequences within MSP3 are under immune ... -
Nature and quality of teacher – pupil interactions in primary science lessons: a constructivist perspective
(African Journals Online, 2004)Within the constructivist framework, a science teacher is expected to be an active facilitator who orchestrates and supports interaction with learners with the aim of stimulating learning. The quality of teacher – pupil ... -
Negative epistasis between the malaria-protective effects of α + - thalassemia and the sickle cell trait
(Nature Genetics, 2005-11)The hemoglobinopathies, disorders of hemoglobin structure and production, protect against death from malaria1. In sub-Saharan Africa, two such conditions occur at particularly high frequencies: presence of the structural ... -
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC COMORBIDITIES OF EPILEPSY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC FEATURES AMONG CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-09-21)Epilepsy is a serious brain and commonly co-occurs with mental disorders. This study aimed at assessing the association between electroencephalographic features and neuropsychiatric comorbidities of epilepsy and underlying ... -
A New Subgroup of Rhizoctonia AG-D, AG-D III, Obtained from Japanese Zoysia Grass Exhibiting Symptoms of a New Disease
(The American Phytopathological Society, 2006)Hayakawa, T., Toda, T., Ping, Q., Mghalu, J. M., Yaguchi, S., and Hyakumachi, M. 2006. A new subgroup of Rhizoctonia AG-D, AG-D III, obtained from Japanese zoysia grass exhibiting symptoms of a new disease. Plant Dis. ... -
A New Subgroup of Rhizoctonia AG-D, AG-D III, Obtained from Japanese Zoysia Grass Exhibiting Symptoms of a New Disease
(APS Journal, 2006-11)Isolates of an unidentified Rhizoctonia sp. (UN isolates) were obtained from Japanese zoysia grass (Zoysia japonica Steud) that exhibited symptoms of a new sheath rot disease. UN isolates were binucleate and showed hyphal ... -
THE NEXUS BETWEEN AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND FOOD SECURITY: A GENDER BASED CASE STUDY OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MATAYOS SUB-COUNTY, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-09-17)Africa, the cradle of humankind, is home to many cultures across its geographical regions that practice a wealth of spiritual belief systems. African spiritual practices were based on oral traditions and on knowledge and ... -
NJEO, HALI NA DHAMIRA KATIKA KITENZI CHA KITIKUU: MTAZAMO WA UMINIMALISTI
(Pwani University, 2017-11-08)Tasnifu hii inahusu uchanganuzi wa kiufafanuzi wa kimofosintaksia wa njeo, hali na dhamira katika kitenzi cha Kitikuu. Njeo, hali na dhamira ni kategoria za kisarufi zinazopatikana katika kitenzi. Kitikuu ni lahaja ... -
NLC urges foreign landowners to beat regularisation deadline
(2013-07-30)More than 30 foreigners have confessed they own large swathes of land in Coast Province, the National Land Commission has disclosed. -
No easy road to school for Boni children
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NUTRITIONAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ANALYSIS OF PLEUROTUS HK 37 GROWN ON AGAVE SISALANA SALINE SOLID WASTE
(http://www.urpjournals.com, 2014)Mushrooms consumed in recent times have increased both in the amounts as well as the number of species consumed. The main bioactive components in mushroom are phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid, β-carotene and lycopene. ... -
Objectifs et priorités pour la conservation des oiseaux et de la biodiversité d'Afrique
(AJOL, 2007)La biodiversité est confrontée à une grave crise d'extinction avec des pertes d'espèces qui atteignent des niveaux trois fois plus importants que les moyennes estimées sur les temps géologiques. Cependant, ni la biodiversité, ... -
Occurrence and distribution of citrus gummosis (Phytophthora spp.) in Kenya
(African Association of Kenya, 2008)Citrus production in Kenya comprises sweet oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, grapefruits and pummelo, occupying about 10,000 ha. Despite this large hectarage, Phytophthora foot rot (gummosis) occurs frequently leading ... -
On the analysis of Canadian Holstein dairy cow lactation curves using standard growth functions
(Elsevier Inc., 2015-01-30)Six classical growth functions (monomolecular, Schumacher, Gompertz, logistic, Richards, and Morgan) were fitted to individual and average (by parity) cumulative milk production curves of Canadian Holstein dairy cows. The ... -
On the Steady MHD Poiseuille Flow between Two Infinite Parallel Porous Plates in an Inclined Magnetic Field
(American Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 2013)In this paper, we examine the motion of a two dimensional steady flow of a viscous, electrically conducting, incompressible fluid flowing between two infinite parallel plates one of which is porous and under the influence ... -
Onion (Allium cepa L.) Performance as Influenced by Manure and Fertilizer in Titanium Mined Soils
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2022-08-19)Mining is an important economic activity that promotes income generation, job creation, and industrialization globally. In spite its economic importance, it is classified as land degradation form that disrupts natural ecosystem ... -
Open access and open source: considerations for agricultural academic libraries in promoting collaboration and sharing of information and knowledge
(CiteULike, 2006)This paper discusses how the open access (OA) and open source technology can be utilized by the African agricultural academic libraries to improve the collaboration and sharing of information and knowledge among agricultural ...