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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 ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF BREEDING OBJECTIVES FOR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS UTILISING THE BORAN BREED IN KENYA
(Egerton University Nakuru Kenya, 2004-04)Boran cattle are important in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya for beef production and as a source of livelihood to pastoralists as dual purpose animals providing both milk and meat. Despite their importance, ... -
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS: A CASE OF SELECTED RURAL AREAS OF TANZANIA
(University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 2008)Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have, in the recent past, attracted enormous attention as important tools for socio-economic development. However, the role of ICTs in fostering development and addressing ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS: A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI AND MALINDI DISTRICTS, KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2014-05-05)Despite the fact that Mathematics is the backbone of new emerging sciences, the general performance in Mathematics among secondary school students remains poor. Research evidence shows that poor performance in Mathematics ... -
INTEGRATING LEGUME COVER CROPS AND STRIGA RESISTANT MAIZE VARIETIES IN THE CONTROL OF STRIGA ASIATICA IN COASTAL LOWLANDS OF KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2014-08-07)Striga is a serious parasitic weed of cereals and legumes, negatively affecting farming in the developing world. In coastal Kenya, it is known as ‘chitsai’ (a little witch) because of its weakening effect on maize (Zea ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS: A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI AND MALINDI, KILIFI COUNTY
(2014-10-17)Despite the fact that Mathematics is the backbone of new emerging sciences, the general performance in Mathematics among secondary school students remains poor. Research evidence shows that poor performance in Mathematics ... -
SCREENING TOMATO AND PEPPER GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEGOMOVIRUSES AND ROOT KNOT NEMATODES
(Pwani University, 2015)Tomato and pepper are among the most popular vegetable crops grown worldwide, owing to their nutritive value and diversified uses. In the few areas along the coast region where tomato and pepper are grown, production ... -
SPECIES COMPOSITION, LENGTH-WEIGHT RELATIONSHIP AND REPRODUCTIVE ACTIVITY OF EPINEPHELUS GROUPERS (PISCES: SERRANIDAE) FROM SOUTH COAST KENYA INDIAN OCEAN WATERS OGONGO,
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-03)Globally, coastal and estuarine ecosystems are the most productive ecological systems providing essential ecosystem goods and services to the adjacent coastal populations. The ecosystems are however increasingly being ... -
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 ... -
A STUDY OF TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH CHALLENGES OF TEACHING INTEGRATED ENGLISH IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY,KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-05-06)In Kenya’s education system English is a core subject as well as the language of instruction. It is through English that content for other subjects is taught and examined, except for Kiswahili and foreign languages. ... -
UCHANGANUZI WA NOMINO-MKOPO ZA KIGIRYAMA KUTOKA KIINGEREZA
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-06-05)Utafiti huu umechanganua kimofofonolojia nomino-mkopo za lugha ya Kigiryama zinazotokana na lugha ya Kiingereza na kubainisha kanuni zinazoongoza michakato mahsusi. Madhumuni ya utafiti huu ni kutambulisha nomino-mkopo ... -
DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE UTILIZATION IN GANZE DISTRICT, KILIFI COUNTY OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2015-08)Maternal health care service utilization is an important health issue related to both maternal and child survival as it reduces maternal mortality and morbidity as well as improving the well being of mothers and their ... -
ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING FOOD SECURITY IN WENJE DIVISION, TANA RIVER COUNTY - KENYA
(Pwani University, 2015-08)Access to food is recognized as a right as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). However, food security is still not universally treated as a basic human right. Despite the various progressive ... -
ANALYSIS OF BIOGAS TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-08-05)Biogas technology adoption has been advanced around the world as a renewable source of energy by various organizations such as government agencies and Nongovernmental Organizations. The advancement of the technology is ... -
UCHANGANUZI WA MIUNDO YA VISHAZI KATIKA SENTENSI ZA LAHAJA YA KIMAKUNDUCHI
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-08-12)Kishazi ni kundi la maneno lenye uhusiano wa kiima- kiarifu hasa likiwa ndani ya sentensi kuu. Kikundi cha maneno hicho kinaundwa kwa elementi kadhaa, miongoni mwa elementi zake hizo lazima kiwemo kirai kitenzi. Kirai ... -
EFFECTS OF SEQUENTIAL TEACHING METHODS ON ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE IN BIOLOGY BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KENYA
(EFFECTS OF SEQUENTIAL TEACHING METHODS ON ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE IN BIOLOGY BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KENYA, 2015-08-13)Despite the importance of knowledge in Biology, candidates’ performance at the national examination; The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is poor. This could be attributed to the teaching methods. The ... -
PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES FOR HOME DELIVERY AMONG HIV INFECTED WOMEN IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-09-07)While progress has been made towards scaling up facility deliveries, many women in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) continue to deliver at home. Home deliveries substantially contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality. To ... -
MPANGO WA KANDO’ (MARITAL UNFAITHFULNESS) AND THE CHURCH: A PASTORAL APPROACH WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO JESUS TOUCH CHURCH, KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-10)This study sought to investigates the response of Jesus Touch Church to ‘Mpango Wa Kando’ (marital unfaithfulness) in Kilifi County from a critical pastoral approach. It was motivated by the fact that ‘Mpango Wa Kando’ ... -
ZAKAT: ITS PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN MOMBASA COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2015-10)Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It entails the deduction of a portion of one’s accumulated wealth for the purpose of compulsory charity to the designated recipients mainly the poor and the needy members of the society. ... -
EVALUATION OF ACACIA STUHLMANNII PLANT EXTRACTS FOR THEIR EFFICACY ON MANAGEMENT OF BACTERIAL WILT OF TOMATO CAUSED BY RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-10-06)Plant phytoactive compounds are antimicrobial against multidrug resistant bacteria. These compounds can be extracted from plants by use of solvents. The objective of this study was to extract and evaluate crude compounds ...