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Impacts of selective logging on population structure and dynamics of a canopy tree (Oleacapensis) in Kakamega forest
(African journal of Ecology, 2010-08-03)
This study assessed the impacts of logging on the population
structure and dynamics of Elgon teak (Olea capensis), a canopy dominant in Kakamega forest. The objective was to ascertain and determine the regeneration status ...
Diagnosis and Management of Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis (Eos) Among High-Risk Neonates in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital and Homabay County Referral Hospital, Western Kenya
(Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 2018)
Neonatal sepsis (NS) is the third most common contributor to neonatal deaths worldwide, the majority of which occur within the first 72 hours of life (Early-onset sepsis [(EOS)]). Diagnosis of EOS is challenging due to ...
Development, characterization and antimalarial efficacy of dihydroartemisinin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles
(ELSEVIER, 2016-04)
Effective use of dihydroartemisinin (DHA) is limited by poor water-solubility, poor pharmacokinetic profile and unsatisfactory clinical outcome especially in monotherapy. To reduce such limitations, we reformulated DHA ...
The effect of varying the capping agent of magnetic/luminescent Fe3O4–InP/ZnSe core–shell nanocomposite
(ELSEVIER, 2016-01)
Magnetic–luminescent nanoparticles have shown great promise in various biomedical applications namely: contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, multifunctional drug carrier system, magnetic separation of cells, cell ...
Preparation, characterization, and optimization of primaquine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles
(PMC, 2014-08-11)
Primaquine (PQ) is one of the most widely used antimalarial drugs and is the only available drug that combats the relapsing form of malaria. PQ use in higher doses is limited by severe tissue toxicity including hematological- ...
Inherently delayed germination of Elgon Teak (Olea capensis) seeds in Kakamega Forest, Kenya
(Kamla-Raj, 2010)
Olea capensis in Kakamega forest does not show any evidence of natural regeneration under the parent trees. This study sought to determine the factors that may be responsible for the lack of natural regeneration under the ...
Persistence and loss of cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves in Hamisi District, Kenya: Implications for management (RH: cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves)
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2017-10-24)
Negligence and desecration observed among Tiriki sacred groves during causal visits by the authors in January 2007 was associated with their loss of cultural values and protection among local people. Household interviews ...
Isolation, Characterization and Biological Activities of Phytoconstituents from Lonchocarpus Eriocalyx Harms Leaves
(Trends in Phytochemical Research (TPR), 2018-09-27)
The plant species Lonchocarpus eriocalyx Harms (Fabaceae) is a deciduous slender tree or shrub which grows up to 15 m tall. It is an important medicinal plant in Kenya used to treat a wide range of ailments including eye ...
Preparation, characterization, and optimization of primaquine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles
(International Journal of nanomedicine, 2014-08-11)
Primaquine (PQ) is one of the most widely used antimalarial drugs and is the only available drug that combats the relapsing form of malaria. PQ use in higher doses is limited by severe tissue toxicity including hematological- ...
Integrated Approach to Wetland Protection: A Sure Means for Sustainable Water Supply to Local Communities of Nyando Basin, Kenya
(The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES), 2017)
Wetlands have a buffering role particularly the ones at the lake shore, functioning like living filters by removing dissolved and suspended pollutants, thereby contributing to keeping lake waters clean and clear. They also ...