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Dietary administration of probiotics modulates non-specific immunity and gut microbiota of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultured in low input ponds
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Different levels of probiotics affect growth, survival and body composition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultured in low input ponds
(Elsevier, 2019)A 7-month experiment was carried out to determine the effects of different levels of probiotics (baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and Bacillus subtilis) on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in low input ... -
Differential Geometry: An Introduction to the Theory of Curves
(Science publishing group, 2017)Differential geometry is a discipline of mathematics that uses the techniques of calculus and linear algebra to study problems in geometry. The theory of plane, curves and surfaces in the Euclidean space formed the basis ... -
Difficulties of fishing at Lake Naivasha, Kenya: is community participation in management the solution?
(2010)Unlike other lakes in tropical regions, Lake Naivasha exhibits low fish species diversity. The fishery is based on introduced fish species that are not native to the lake. The lake ecosystem is very fragile, as reflected ... -
Difficulties of fishing at Lake Naivasha, Kenya: is community participation in management the solution?
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Digital migration: E-learning and primary school teacher nightmare in Kenya
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Distance librarianship in Kenyan universities
(Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, 2015)Rationale of study – Many institutions of higher learning in Kenya are now delivering their programmes through distance learning and the library is providing support by offering information resources and services to students ... -
Diversity and Altitudinal Distribution of Understorey Corticolous Lichens in a Tropical Montane Forest in Kenya (East Africa)
(research gate, 2018)Lichens constitute an important component of tropical forest biodiversity. This study inventoried corticolous lichens and examined their variation in various forest types with varying climatic conditions in Mt. Kenya, East ... -
Do Earnings Announcement Have an Effect on the Level of Efficiency of The Nairobi Securities Exchange?
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2013)Capital markets are normally considered to be efficient when prices reflect all the available information. However, there are instances when this information takes several weeks to be incorporated into share prices. This ... -
Do Mixed-Species Legume Fallows Provide Long-Term Maize Yield Benefit Compared with Monoculture Legume Fallows?
(Wiley, 2009-11-01)The deliberate planting of fast-growing N2–fixing legume monoculture species in rotation with cereal crops can be an important source of N for soil fertility replenishment. We hypothesized that mixed-species fallows have ... -
Drivers of Growth of Women-Owned Micro Enterprises in Meru Municipality, Kenya
(Scholars Middle East Publishers, 2016)The study aimed at assessing the drivers of growth of women-owned micro enterprises in Meru Municipality, Kenya. The study employed descriptive research design. Self administered questionnaires were used to collect data ... -
Dryland Farming and Food Security in Kenya: Challenges and Research Priorities
(Elixir, 2011-06)Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya and employs the highest proportion of the population, accounts for approximately a quarter of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and close to two-thirds of total exports, hence ... -
Dual inoculation of soybean with Rhizophagus irregularis and commercial Bradyrhizobium japonicum increases nitrogen fixation and growth in organic and conventional soils
(AIMS Agriculture and Food, 2021)Soil amendment with beneficial microorganisms is gaining popularity among farmers to alleviate the decline ofsoil fertility and to increase food production and maintain environmental quality. However, farm management greatly ... -
Dynamic Adjustment Towards Target Capital Structure: Panel Evidence of Listed
(Journal of Accounting, Finance and Auditing Studies, 2018)Trade-off theory of capital structure uses static and dynamic approach. The use of static approach has been prevalent. Despite the importance of dynamic capital structure the debate in Kenya is so far inconclusive. Therefore, ... -
Dynamic of Stress Response in Victoria Labeo (Labeo victorianus) during transfer from the Hatchery to cages and Ponds under Differential Caged Stocking Densities
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2012)Variation in fish stocking densities translate to difference in growth performance, yields and economic benefits in fish culture. Transferring fish directly from hatcheries to the cages or ponds may induce stress. We ... -
Dynamics of agricultural use differentially affect soil properties and crop response in East African wetlands
(Springer Science, 2013)Agricultural land use changes differen- tially affect soil fertility and crop production potential of wetlands. We studied East African wetlands with contrasting hydro-geological characteristics (high- and lowland floodplains ... -
Ecological studies of the Helminth parasites of fish in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(Karatina University, 1999)In many parts of the world, wild stocks of fish are dwindling especially in Africa where drought, pollution and over-exploitation are some of the causative factors. The continent is not spared other climatic catastrophies ... -
Ecological, Recreational and Educational Potential of a Small Artificial Wetland in an Urban Environment
(African Journal of Aquatic Science, 2019-11)Pertinent questions remain on whether small, artificial wetlands, such as abandoned quarries play any ecological or socio-economic role in the environment. To increase information on roles played by small-sized artificial ... -
Ecology and Management of Lake Naivasha, Kenya, in Relation to Climatic Change, Alien Species' Introductions, and Agricultural Development
(Environmental Conservation; Cambridge Journals, 1990)Lake Naivasha is an important freshwater resource for Kenya's foreign-currency-earning agriculture and tourism, and for water-supply. It has always experienced extensive water-level fluctuations as a consequence of irregular ...