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An investigation of the impact of power transformer parameters on voltage collapse in a high voltage A.C Network
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Voltage collapse is the process by which the sequence of events accompanying voltage instability leads to a low unacceptable voltage profile in a significant part of the power system. Voltage stability is of major importance ... -
An Investigation of the Impact of Retrenchment on Service Delivery at the University Of Nairobi: A Case of Students' Welfare Authority
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Institute of Development Studies, 2009)The study was designed to investigate the impact of retrenchment on quality of service delivery at the University of Nairobi Students Welfare Authority (SWA).This is because retrenchment is inevitable due to the depressed ... -
Investigation of the in-vivo and in-vitro Antidiarrheal Activity of the Freeze-dried Extracts of Tylosema Fassoglense (Schweinf.) Torre & Hillc. In Selected Animal Models of Diarrhea
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, liquidity of stool, and amount of stool with a high mortality rate, especially among under-five children. Current ... -
An Investigation of the Influence of Mulching and Agroforestry Systems on the Microclimatic Conditions Affecting Soil Moisture and a Maize/bean Intercrop in Semi-arid Areas of Laikipia District
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Investigation of the involvement of the domestic cat in the cyclic transmission of caprine besnoitia
(University of NairobiDepartment of veterinary pathology and microbiology, 1992)This study covers various aspects of coccidia of the domestic cat under natural and experimental conditions and the eat's involvement in the cyclic transmission of caprine Besnoitia. In a preliminary study on natural ... -
Investigation of the major chemical Components in the roots of Vernonia galamensis SSP. Nairobensis
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An investigation of the nature of the agency relationship in public universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2006-06)The study sought to investigate and assess the nature and identify salient aspects of agency relationship between the government as the principal and public universities in Kenya as agents for the provision of higher ... -
Investigation of the Performance of Pavement Founded on Reinforced Earth Sections Along Outer Ring Road, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Urbanization in Nairobi city has resulted to increase in traffic demand exerting more pressure on the existing transport infrastructure. Outer ring road which is a critical artery within the city was improved to dual ... -
Investigation of the Pharmacological Effects of Moringa Oleifera Aqueous Extract on Oxidative Damages and Reproductive Performances Induced by Heat Stress in Female Rabbit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Heat stress is considered as one of the factors altering animal productivity and reproductive performances by impairing animal physiology due to the imbalance between heat accumulation and heat loss. Moringa oleifera (MO) ... -
Investigation of the Point-of-use Water Purification Efficacy of Fabricated Diatomaceous Earth-based Filter Membranes With Static Magnetic Field
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Waterborne diseases pose major challenges in developing countries. The World Health Organization estimates that 90.0% of the 2.3 million people who die annually due to waterborne diseases come from developing countries. ... -
An investigation of the preference of conventional over scientific methods in determining construction contingency sums
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)The process of predicting contingency sum on most construction projects lacks a well defined framework since most cost experts to date continue to use conventional methods such as percentage addition and lump sum allowance ... -
An Investigation of the Problems in the Compensation System for Personal Injuries and Deaths in Motor Insurance in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 1992)The Insurance industry plays a major socio-economic role in a developing country like Kenya. The Motor Insurance specifically is very vital in a growing economy like ours. The vast aggregation of the premiums collections ... -
An investigation of the Radioecology of the Carbonatite deposits in the Homa Mountain region in South Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The level of radiation due to the naturally occurring radioactive materials was investigated and the radiological hazard was calculated for Homa Mountain located at the intersection of longitude 330 26' E and 340 34; E ... -
An investigation of the reaction between ozone and decalin
(1970)The reaction of ozone with cis-- and trans-'decalin in the Liquid phase has been investigated. Neutral and acidic products have been identified and quantitatively estimated by gas+Li.quid chromatographic analysis s, The ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Credit Risk Disclosure and Firm Characteristics for Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This study investigates the relationship between credit risk disclosures and firm characteristics among the Kenyan commercial banks. A credit risk disclosure index was constructed for the banks under study and then used ... -
An investigation of the relationship between human resource systems, business strategy implementation and performance in selected publicly quoted companies in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2006)In the new economy, competition is global, capital is abundant, and ideas are developed quickly and cheaply. In this kind of environment all that matters is people (human capital) because they are the foundation of value ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Industry Type and Capital Structure of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse) Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One of the most complex areas in financial management is long term financial since it is related to other financial decision variables. This study aimed at exploring the existence (or not) of a relationship between the ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Interest Rate and Inflation in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Changes in interest rate have considerable effects on decision making of economic agents and therefore it is one of the main policy variables in macroeconomics. Various factors have influence on interest rate and one of ... -
An investigation of the relationship between leader effectiveness and teachers' attitudes toward their jobs
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1982)The overall objectives of this study were: 1. To identify the presence or absence of leadership effectiveness in eight selected Primary Teacher Training Colleges by means of the Leader Behavior Description Questionnai ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Prices of Pharmaceutical Products and Quality of Pharmaceutical Care: the Case of Selected Retail Pharmacies in Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Literature shows that pharmacy practice in Kenya is economically driven as opposed to the United States of America where patient care is the main focus. This juxtaposition with patient focus on one side and economic gain ...
