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Var model of a cointegrated system: structural change and economic growth in ken
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2008)The objective was to show that structural change plays a significant role in economic growth in the Kenyan economy. Structural change in the cointegrated VAR model was described as the deviation of actual production ... -
Variability of engineering strength properties of Kenya pines
(Department of civil engineering, 2001)An investigation into the high variability of engineering strength properties of Kenya pine timbers has been carried out. Pine timbers from ten sawmills throughout the country and from the main timber growing regions ... -
Variability of iron, zinc and protein concentration in common bean genotypes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2007)One prerequisite for breeding micronutrient dense bean cultivars is availability of adequate genetic variation. However the iron, ZInC and protein concentration of most bean cultivars and landraces widely grown in Africa ... -
Variability of Mortgage Interest Rates and Real Estate Growth in Kisumu Town Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the variability of mortgage interest rates and real estate growth. The main problem of the study was the accessibility to mortgage financing as it has been a major problem over ... -
Variable selection for marginal longitudinal models
(2006)Model selection is an essential part of any statistical analysis. A generalized version of Mallows's Cp (GCp) (Cantoni et al., 2005) was developed as a model selection criterion for longitudinal data. GCp, just like ... -
The variance function of the difference and the difference of the variance functions between two estimated responses for a fourth order rotatable design in two dimensions
(College of biological and physical sciences school of mathematics, 2006)In this paper the variance function of the difference and the difference of the variance functions between two estimated responses for a fourth order design at any two points in the factor space is developed. In particular, ... -
The variance function of the difference and the difference of the variance functions between two estimated responses for rotatable designs
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Medicinal herbs constitute an important source of raw materials for both the traditional and the conventional medicine. Due to their availability all over the world, they play a key role in world health as complement if ... -
Variation among black spruce clones in nutrient uptake and early growfh after field planting
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991-05)A study was conducted to determine the genetic variation in black spruce (Picea mariana [Mill.]B.S.P) with respect to nutrient uptake and use efficiencyon a typical forest soil in central New Brunswick. The experimental ... -
Variation and yield prediction analyses of some morphological traits in six Kenyan landrace populations of spiderflower (gynandropsis gynandra (L) briq
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1989)The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of heritable variation in Kenyan landrace populations of spiderflower (Gynandropsis gynandra (L) Briq) and assess the utility of yield components in the improvement ... -
Variation For Drought Tolerance In Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes Evaluated Under Well-Watered And Drought Stressed Environments
(UoN, 2018)Rice is one of the principal foods to over 60% of the world inhabitants and is mostly produced under semi-aquatic conditions and its production is water intensive. In Kenya, the key abiotic stress affecting rice production ... -
Variation in dialectal use of and attitudes towards taboo words and euphemisms in Kikamba
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)This study is an investigation into the variation in dialectal use of and attitudes depicted towards the use of taboo words and euphemisms in Kikamba. It is a sociolinguistic exploration of the lexical euphemisms that are ... -
Variation Of Catastrophic Health Expenditure By Chronic Disease In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Protection of households from financial risk as a result of seeking healthcare is one of the fundamental goals of universal health coverage (UHC). Out-of-pocket health expenses create barriers to healthcare ... -
Variation of plant p,p'-ddt uptake and its dissipation with age, temperature and soil type
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical Sciences, 1995)The extent to which insecticides may be absorbed and translocated from 14C_p,p'_ DDT contaminated soils into cowpeas plant tissues and the variation of uptake of p,p'- DDT by the plants in relation with the dissipation ... -
Variations and Bony Landmarks of the Maxillary Artery: a Cadaveric Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: The maxillary artery (MA) is known to vary in the branching pattern, relation with the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) and its distances from conventional bony landmarks. These variations pose surgical challenges ... -
Variations in Urban Land Delivery Models and Their Implication on the Provision of Infrastructure: a Case of Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urban areas emerge from various models in which land is availed. This study is driven by interest that arises from the fact that various studies and literature shows that pre-planned land delivery models incorporate social ... -
Variations in ventricular endoscopic findings in infants wiith Hydrocephalus
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy has become well accepted as a standard treatment option for selected patients with symptomatic obstructive hydrocephalus. It has become established as an alternative to initial ... -
Varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth and yield responses of beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.) under different watering levels
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1991)A study was conducted during the dry periods of 1990 in the field and in the greenhouse at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture Farm, Kabete to investigate varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth ... -
Varietal Resistance and Use of Crude Plant Extracts in the Management of Field Pests in Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Breeding has significantly improved drought tolerance in green gram but marked yield losses continue to emanate from field pest’s damage. Important pests of green gram are pod borers, Maruca testutalis (Geyer), aphids, ... -
Varieties Of Drug Abuse And Effects Among Injecting Drug Users In Nairobi County: A Case Study Of Sapta/global Fund Harm Reduction Drop-In Treatment Center
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The intensity of drug abuse and specifically injecting drug use (IDU) has been a major concern in recent years. Despite all the efforts being made to control the problem, more and more people get inducted and sucked into ... -
Variety Reduction Practices and Materials Control in Level 4-6 Hosptals in North Rift Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations are focused on satisfying their customers, suppliers, and units by providing them with a variety of products to choose from, thus ignoring the aspect of variety reduction. Consequently, due to a lack of variety ...