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The value of household contact investigation in control of drug-susceptible tuberculosis among children aged 0-5 years in Kisumu county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Ninety percent (90%) of TB infections are self-limiting; 10% will progress into active or latent TB. Persons with latent TB cannot spread disease but can go on to become infectious cases later. The risk of TB ... -
Values, Aspirations and Goal Commitment Of Single-Family Housing Residents
(University of North Carolina, 1981)The purpose of this study was the identification of certain demographic characteristics of urban single-family housing residents to determine if relationships existed between them and the residents' perceived housing ... -
VAR2CSA Serology to Detect Plasmodium falciparum Transmission Patterns in Pregnancy
(CENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, 2020)Pregnant women constitute a promising sentinel group for continuous monitoring of malaria transmission. To identify antibody signatures of recent Plasmodium falciparum exposure during pregnancy, we dissected IgG responses ... -
Variability of overhead volatile organic compounds in clonal tea (Camellia sinensis) and their influence on red crevice mite (brevipalpus phoenicis geijskes) infestati...
(2016)Tea production in Kenya is under threat due to red crevice mites (Brevipalpus phoenicis) infestations during droughts. Cultural pests control practices, eg use of resistant/tolerant cultivars are used in their control ... -
Variability of VTEC Gradient and TEC Rate Index Over Kisumu, Kenya During Selected Quiet and Storm Days of 2013 and 2014
(Science Publishing Group, 2019)Vertical Total electron content (VTEC) gradient or rate of change of TEC (ROT) and total electron content (TEC) rate index or rate of change of TEC index (ROTI) can directly be estimated from receiver independent exchange ... -
VARIANCE COMPONENTS AND GENETIC PARAMETER ESTIMATES UNDER VARYING DEFINITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY GROUPS
(KARI, 2010)A total of 19 385 test day (TD) milk yield records were used to determine the effect of contemporary group (CG) on estimates of variance components and genetic parameters for test day milk yield (TMY) data of Sahiwal ... -
Variation and Repeatability of Natural Antibodies Against Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin of Indigenous Chicken of Kenya
(2016-10-21)The immune system is designed to provide protection to the body by combating a plethora of pathogenic micro-organisms. Identifying animals with a natural ability to make superior immune responses reduces disease occurrences, ... -
Variation for adaptability to dryland conditions in sorghum
(African Crop Science Society, 1996)African Crop Science Journal Vol.5. No.2, pp.127-138 1997 Variation for adaptability to dryland conditions in sorghum G.O. OMANYA, P.O. AYIECHO and J.O. NYABUNDI Code Number: CS96049 Sizes of Files: Text: 33.9K Graphics: ... -
Variation in Branching Pattern and Length of Brachial Artery among Black African Population
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-06-06)As the main arterial supply of the upper limb, the normal documented branching pattern of brachial artery is by bifurcation of its terminal branches into radial and ulnar arteries, but due to variations in studies done, ... -
Variation in catechin composition of popularly cultivated tea clones in East Africa (Kenya)
(2013)Variation in catechin composition of popularly cultivated tea clones in East Africa (Kenya) -
Variation in indoor levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from burning various biomass types in the traditional grass-roofed households in Western Kenya
(Elsevier, 2011-07-31)Biomass burning as fuel in the traditional grass-roofed rural households of Western Province of Kenya in open fire places, in poorly ventilated conditions, lead to accumulation of soot under the roofs. This study ... -
Variation in morphology of brachial artery and its branching pattern among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, BA commences at the inferior border of teres major muscle as a direct continuation of the 3rd part of axillary artery and courses to the arm anterior ... -
Variations in Camellia sinensis (L) Leaf Nutrients and Polyphenols Levels with Genotypes, Nitrogenous Fertilizer Rates, Season and Plucking Intervals in Eastern Africa Tea Growing Regions
(Mase University, 2013)In Eastern Africa, teas are grown in high rainfall areas causing fast nutrients depletion. Foliar nutrients diagnostic limits developed for seedling tea have been in use since 1970s and they have been adopted for clonal ... -
Variations in soil pH, N, P and K due to influence of rates, split applications of nitrogen fertilizer and ratoon crop of sugarcane varieties
(ResearchGate, 2023)Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs) include soil testing that is performed to determine the availability of essential elements for profitable and productive yields of crops. The objective of this research was to ... -
Variations in Some Minerals and Nutrients Levels in Selected African Leafy Vegetables due to Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The nutrition transition in developing countries has resulted in changes in diets and lifestyle habits. Such changes have led to paradoxical phenomenon where under nutrition and over nutrition coexist. This double burden ... -
Variations in the anatomical origin and distribution of coronary artery among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)The coronary artery and its branches is the main blood vessel that supplies the myocardium. The principal branches of ascending aorta are the right and left coronary artery. Variations of the coronary arteries are vessels ... -
variations in the origin of the coronary artery in black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(AJOL, 2023-08-17)The coronary arteries which originate from the right and left aortic orifices are the main blood vessels to the myocardium. Variations are anomalies which could affect the overall perfusion of the myocardium causing ... -
Variations in the Precursors of Plain Black Tea Quality Parameters Due to Location of Production and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Eastern African Clonal Tea Leaves
(Cambridge University Press, 2016-04)Summary Theaflavins contribute to astringency and brightness while thearubigins contribute to colour and mouth feel of black tea. Green leaf flavan-3-ols influence levels and distribution of theaflavins and thearubigins ... -
Variations in the Volatile Flavour Compounds Composition of Selected Nerica Rice Varieties Grown in Different Agro-Ecological Zones in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food consumed worldwide. Some rice cultivars are preferred over others due to their distinctive aroma which contributes to consumer acceptability and increased economic importance. New ...
