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Uncovering the tracks of a recent and rapid invasion: the case of the fruit fly pest Bactrocera invadens in Africa.
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2009-09-10)Phytophagous insects of the genus Bactrocera are among the most economically important invasive fruit fly pests. In 2003, an unknown Bactrocera species was found in Kenya. First identified as an ‘aberrant form’ of the ... -
Understanding Cultural Difference Management through Charles Taylor’s Philosophy: Case Studies from the Food Processing Industry
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2015-04)In this paper, we use the work of the philosopher, Charles Taylor, to investigate the role of culture on internationalization decisions. Using parameters related to key constructs such as positive liberty, social ontology, ... -
Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing
(F. A. Davis Company, 2011)Welcome to the fourth edition of Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing! We have fully updated all the material, and have added exciting new information on evidence-based practice, safety, and more. An all-new Chapter ... -
Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition
(F.A. Davis Company, 2015)Welcome to the fifth edition of Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing! We have fully updated the material and have added exciting new information on evidence-based practice, safety, and more. Boxed materials throughout ... -
Uniqueness of moving boundary for a heat conduction problem with nonlinear interface conditions
(Elsevier, 2010-01)In this paper, based on the maximum principle and the unique continuation theorem, we present a uniqueness result for a moving boundary of a heat problem in a multilayer medium with nonlinear interface conditions. -
Uniticket: A Third Party Universal E-Ticket System Based on Mobile Phone
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2011-07)Prepaid energy meters have been widely adopted by utilities in different countries across the world as an innovative solution to the problem of affordability and consumption management. However, the present smart card based ... -
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the 21st Century
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University of Embu 1st Graduation Booklet
(UoEm, 2016-09)1st Graduation Ceremony of Embu University College (A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi) at the Congregation of the University of Nairobi for the Conferment of Degrees and Award of Diplomas and Certificate ... -
Unusual metallo-β-lactamases may constitute a new subgroup in this family of enzymes
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-01)Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) are a family of Zn2+-dependent enzymes that have contributed strongly to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. Novel members as well as variants of existing members of this family ... -
Updated Definition of the Three Solvent Descriptors Related to the Van der Waals Forces in Solutions
(Scientific Research, 2018-02)Innovative viewpoint on the older topic of the van der Waals forces, is of interesting and significant issue to be concerned in both the fields related to the fundamental investigation and thus valuable in guiding the ... -
Urinary Schistosomiasis in two family populations, using school children as tracers
(1988)Two groups of families designated A and B were studied for Schistosoma haematobium infection in Amagunze, Anambra State, Nigeria. The groups were selected on the basis of a preliminary screening of schoolchildren: group A ... -
Urinary soluble egg antigen levels in Schistosoma haematobium infection in relation to sex and age of Kenyan schoolchildren following praziquantel treatment
(2009-08)Schistosoma haematobium soluble egg antigen (SEA) secreted in urine can be assayed to determine egg tissue load and hence morbidity in infected individuals. A cohort of 158 infected children aged 4-18 years was followed-up ... -
Use of Computers/Apps and the Negative Effects on Children’s Intellectual Outcomes
(Scientific Research, 2017-07)The accelerated development of computer/Apps has had a negative effect on children’s intellectual outcomes. This effort will suggest that the simple nature of this technology can affect critical thinking in children. ... -
The Use of Genetic Approach to the Kinematics of Cutting
(2016-10)This article deals with the use of an interdisciplinary approach to modelling and creation of a complex technical system of different physical nature in relation to the kinematics of cutting and shaping. The professor ... -
Use of human nails as bio-indicators of heavy metals environmental exposure among school age children in Kenya
(2008-04)Metal pollution and its health effects present a challenge currently facing the developing countries. Metal poisoning is usually difficult and expensive to assess or screen in these countries due to limited resources, ... -
The Use of Social Networks in Curbing HIV in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of the University of Zambia
(Scientific Research, 2017-06)The AIDS epidemic has affected every aspect of Zambian society and is recognized as the greatest public health challenge of the past 30 years. Nevertheless, education can generate hope in the face of the epidemic using ... -
Users’ Perception of University Library Resources and Services in South East Zone of Nigeria
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)This study seeks to determine how users of the university libraries perceive the services rendered to them. Department of Mechanical Engineering was chosen as the population of this study. It is heavily populated with ... -
Using Apsim-Model as A Decision-Support-Tool for Long-Term Integrated-Nitrogen-Management and Maize productivity under Semi-Arid Conditions in Kenya
(Cambridge University Press, 2015-04)There is continued decline in per capita agricultural productivity in the drier parts of Kenya’s central highlands. The declines have been linked to low and declining soil fertility, soil water, high atmospheric heat, ... -
Using Bayesian and Eigen approaches to study spatial genetic structure of Moroccan and Syrian durum wheat landraces
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-01)The Mediterranean durum wheat landraces are genetically diverse and important sources for improving resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses and developing adapted and productive durum wheat varieties in the Mediterranean ... -
Using Patents in Promotional Activities
(Scientific Research, 2016-10)A traditional view of patents and patenting shows a trade-off between the benefit of appropriation and the cost of information revelation. However, firms may benefit from information revelation to consumers because patents ...
