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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(JOOUST, 2012)
Factors affecting pre and post-weaning growth of six cattle breed groups at Songa Research station in Rwanda
(Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2012-03)
The objective of this study was to assess the growth performance of six cattle breed groups from birth to 18 month of age at Songa Research Station in Rwanda. Records of animals born between 1998 and 2008 were evaluated ...
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 ...
Nutritional value and consumption of black ants (Carebara vidua Smith) from the Lake Victoria region in Kenya.
(Airiti library, 2012)
The edible insects of the Lake Victoria region which provided food and medicine, have suffered the effects of mismanaged environment. Our case study of Carebara vidua Smith (black ant) which is an endangered insect currently ...
A simulation model for growth and development of French beans in Kenya
(African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2012-06)
A simulation model was developed to describe French bean growth and development in Kenya. Parameters were estimated using data from a field experiment while a set of four experiments provided data for model evaluation. The ...