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Catch Composition, Abundance and Length-Weight Relationships of Groupers (Pisces: Serranidae) from Inshore Waters of Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2010-10)Abstract—Groupers (family Serranidae) support important artisanal fisheries in most of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. However, despite their economic and ecological importance, they are poorly studied in the region. ... -
CD4 T Cell Responses to a Variant Antigen of the Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum, Erythrocyte Membrane Protein–1, in Individuals Living in Malaria-Endemic Areas
(Infectious Diseases, 2002)Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein–1 (PfEMP-1) is a variant antigen on the surface of malaria-infected red blood cells. Antibody responses to PfEMP-1 correlate with immunity, and, therefore, PfEMP-1 may ... -
CELLULAR REACTIVITY TO THE P. FALCIPARUM PROTEIN TRAP IN ADULT KENYANS: NOVEL EPITOPES, COMPLEX CYTOKINE PATTERNS, AND THE IMPACT OF NATURAL ANTIGENIC VARIATION
(American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2006)Malaria vaccines based on thrombospondin-related adhesive protein of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf TRAP) are currently undergoing clinical trials in humans. This study was designed to investigate naturally acquired cellular ... -
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMON MADRASA CURRICULUM FOR NURSERY, PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE LEVELS IN KILIFI NORTH AND KILIFI SOUTH SUB COUNTIES
(Pwani University, 2022-08-13)Madrasas and chuo have been playing significant roles as Muslim learning institutions in Kilifi North and Kilifi South sub counties for the last seventy years. In this period, madrasas operated under different curriculum ... -
Challenges of electronic information resources in academic and research libraries: Need for a policy
(African Journals Online, 2003)This paper discusses the role of policy for proper and efficient library services in the electronic era. It points out some of the possible dangers of embarking in electronic resources without a proper focus at hand. Thus, ... -
CHALLENGES OF MOTHERS BEARING CHILDREN WITH HYDROCEPHALUS: A CASE STUDY OF MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(pwani university, 2022-11-14)Caregiving serves as an important part of the development of human beings. Significant to note is that Africa’s informal care backbone is formed by mothers. Despite the disadvantages of resources, mothers give proficient ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF AFLATOXIN-PRODUCING ASPERGILLUS SPECIES IN CASHEW NUTS COLLECTED FROM THE COASTAL REGION OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-12-13)Cashew trees (Anacardium occidentale) are among the main cash crops in coastal Kenya grown for their nut and apples. Cashew nuts have a high nutritional value which makes them highly susceptible to fungal growth and mold ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF FISHERIES RESOURCES IN WATER RESERVOIRS OF THE SOLAR SALTWORKS IN UNGWANA BAY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2016-07)The reservoirs of the salt works in Magarini Constituency within Ungwana Bay, Kenya support livelihoods of local fishers and fish traders in the area. However, despite this importance, information about their fisheries ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL FISHING ON SEAGRASS MEADOWS OF GAZI BAY, SOUTH COAST, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)isheries resources are critical to coastal communities livelihoods, providing food and income. The exploitation of fisheries resources in the tropics is mainly small-scale in nature characterized by being multi-species and ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF HUMAN MILK PROTEOME AND DETERMINATION OF FACTORS UNDERLYING GROWTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG INFANTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE ILLNESS
(PWANI UNIVERSITY, 2023-11-24)There have been significant efforts to reduce childhood deaths such as increased access to health care, childhood vaccination, better hygiene and sanitation, and improved nutrition. Despite these efforts infants and ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF IONOSPHERIC DYNAMICS OVER THE EAST AFRICAN DIP EQUATORIAL REGION USING GPS-DERIVED TOTAL ELECTRON CONTENT.
(2015-03-18)The structure of electron density in the ionosphere and ionospheric irregularities can be monitored using Global Position System (GPS) in near real time. Compared to other observation techniques, GPS satellites offers a ... -
Characterization of ionospheric GPS Total Electron Content (GPS–TEC) in low latitude zone over the Kenyan region during a very low solar activity phase
(ELSELVIER, 2012-08)The ionosphere Total Electron Content (TEC), derived by analyzing dual frequency signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) recorded from two stations in the Kenyan region is studied. We present the mean diurnal, ... -
Characterization of ionospheric GPS Total Electron Content (GPS–TEC) in low latitude zone over the Kenyan region during a very low solar activity phase
(Elsevier, 2012-08)The ionosphere Total Electron Content (TEC), derived by analyzing dual frequency signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) recorded from two stations in the Kenyan region is studied. We present the mean diurnal, ... -
Characterization of Local Maize Landraces in Coastal Kenya Characterization of Local Maize Landraces in Coastal Kenya
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014-11-18)The book is a summary of the morphological characterization, phenotypic diversity, drought tolerance, storage pest resistance and the correlation between the morphological traits, drought resistant and storage pest resistance ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SMALL-SCALE TUNA FISHERY IN KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-09)una are marine fish that belong to the family Scombridae. Worldwide, they provide major source of income, food and livelihood to the coastal fishing communities. They are widely distributed in tropical waters with vast ... -
Charge Transport and Electrical Switching in Composite Biopolymers
(CC BY 3.0 license, 2011-11-14)Polymers are long chain macromolecules made up of many repeating units called monomers. They are found in nature and can also be made synthetically. Natural/bio polymers are considered to be environmental benign materials ... -
Chemiluminescencedetection of aminoacids using an Edman-typereagent, 4-(1′-cyanoisoindolyl)phenylisothiocyanate
(ELSELVIER, 2005-04-11)The 4-(1′-cyanoisoindolyl)phenylisothiocyanate (CIPIC) could be used as a chemiluminescence (CL) Edman-typereagent. Firstly, CL reaction conditions such as pH, buffer types, H2O2 concentration and organic solvents were ... -
ChemInform Abstract: Birch Reduction of Electron-Deficient Pyrroles.
(Wiley Online Library, 1997-03-11)ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please ... -
CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE TO SCORE FINGER MILLET BLAST DISEASE USING MACHINE LEARNING MODEL IN EASTERN AFRICA
(PWANI UNIVERSITY, 2023-10-24)Finger millet blast disease caused by filamentous fungus Magnaporthe oryzae is the most economically significant constraint to finger millet production worldwide causing up to 90% of yield losses. Visual identification ... -
The Church and the 1929 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) contestation in Kenya, with special reference to the Scottish Presbyterian Church and the Kikuyu community
(Church History Society of Southern Africa, 2009)Initiation rites are the lifeblood of most African communities. In East Africa, these rites are part of traditional beliefs and customs, and may include physical mutilation,. In Kenya, particularly, the initiation rite was ...