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Aluminium tolerance mechanisms in phaseolus vulgaris l.: citrate synthase activity and TTC reduction are well correlated with citrate secretion
(Taylor&Francis, 2012-01-04)
We characterised the physiological mechanisms of tolerance in two beanvarieties (Phaseolus vulgaris L. viz. French Bean cv. Amy and Rosecoco(GLP2» differing in Al tolerance of the varietal level. Root elongation atvarying ...
Up scaling ecotourism in Kisumu City and its environs: local community perspective
(International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2012-12)
Kenya’s quest to be among the top ten long-haul tourist destinations globally require strategic focus as envisaged in Kenya’s Vision 2030. Ecotourism is emerging as an alternative development path that can enhance environmental ...
User satisfaction and acceptance of web based marketing information system among microfinance institutions in Nairobi region, Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2012-09)
Acceptance of web based marketing information system has remained a topic of interest for a last few decades. Several theories, specifically over the conceptualisation of the technology acceptance model (TAM) have emerged ...
Perceived usefulness, ease of use, organizational and bank support as determinants of adoption of internet banking in east Africa
(HRMARS, 2012-10)
The purpose of this paper to identify the factors that influence corporate customers adoption of Internet banking services in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The hypotheses are empirically evaluated by using Trade ...
Perceived importance and perfomance of information systems in Azam company- Dar es Salaam
(International Journal of Learning & Development, 2012)
It is increasingly more interesting to the Companies to understand the relationship existing between perceived importance and performance of information systems within their companies. The purpose of this paper is to explore ...
Risk Association between Human Leucocyte Antigens (HLA) and Cervical Neoplasia in Kenyan women
(KeSoBAP, 2012)
Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer mortality among women worldwide (Franco et al, 2003). Epidemiological studies have shown a strong link between human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and the development ...
The impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Human Papillomavirus Co-Infection on HPV genotype distribution and cervical lesion grade in a semi-urban population in Tigoni, Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2012)
Background: Cervical cancer, a common cause of death among women, is attributable to human papilloma virus (HPV). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can potentially alter the incidence of cervical cancer. ...
Identification of traditional foods with public health potential for complementary feeding in Western Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)
The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ...
Acceptability of amaranth grain-based nutritious complementary foods with dagaa fish (rastrineobola argentea) and edible termites (macrotermes subhylanus) compared to corn soy blend plus among young children/mothers dyads in Western Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)
We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ...
Red blood cell immune complex binding capacity in children with sickle cell trait (HBAS) living in p. falciparum malaria holoendemic region of Western Kenya
(IJTDH, 2012)
Malaria infection leads to the formation of circulating immune complexes (CICs) which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of complicated malaria which includes severe malarial anemia. Children with sickle cell trait ...