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A Study of Tannery Effluents and Their Effect on Receiving Waters
(1987-10)Four tanneries, two in Nairobi and one each in Thika and Athi River township were identified for this study. Water samples from all the four tanneries were collected, at two different times, from the raw effluent, the ... -
A survey of the impact of operational losses on profitability of commercial banks in Kenya
(2006)Profitability is cited as a major predictor or determinant of business failure. Ratios used to measure profitability have shown to be suitable predictors of subsequent insolvency of firms. This study addresses the impact ... -
A survey of the influence of consumer promotions on the purchase of cement in Nairobi
(2006-09)The cement industry has experienced dramatic changes SInce the advent of economic liberalization. New players came in, new cement products were launched, branding started and consumer promotions began. These have costed ... -
AADRA : (Analysis, Assess, Develop , Remediate , Awareness ) A network vulnerability assessment model and Log parsersuite
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)It is an essential network security management process to grasp the network security status precisely and rapidly by identifying the vulnerabilities on the network. Manual check-up method by security experts and automatic ... -
AB3S: agents based service support system
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)In many training institutions course administration function is of significant strategic importance. Performance of the core function determines survival and success of any institution in competitive environment. The main ... -
The Abaluhya traditional concept of time todopi vol. 2, values, rights and social order, Bennett College, Greensboro N.C, USA (pp75).
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An abattoir survey on the occurance and prevalence of swine parasite-heminths of public and economic importance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1999) -
An abattoir survey on the occurrence and prevalence of swine parasitic helminths of public health and economic importance in kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999)Although there have been systematic and well coordinated efforts in documenting the prevalences of parasitic diseases of the pig in several countries of the world, very little has been done in Kenya. Parasitic helminths, ... -
Abdominal examination in KNH using 16 multi-slice ct scan: review of alara practice in managing patient dose
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 2009)Objective of the study: To assess the justification of abdominal CT examinations carried out, quantify radiation dose and evaluate the optimization of scanning parameters that contribute to radiation dose determination ... -
Abelian Sandpile Model Of A Directed Multi-graph
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)In this project, we study the combinatorics, algebraic and algebraic geometry of an Abelian Sandpile Model (ASM). We aim to explore the Algebraic properties of the Abelian Sandpile Model (ASM). We also aim to study the ... -
The Aberdare ecosystem: its bio-economic functions, interactions and problems of management
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1977-01)The 'raison d'etre' of this study is the search for a sound conceptual base upon which to pivot and direct rational managementdecisions for the Aberdare Forest and National Park. The general research activity revolved around ... -
The Ability Of Theileria Parva Secretion Signal Sequences To Restore Secretion Of The Invertase Enzyme By Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2000)Cell surface and secreted proteins play an essential role in biological processes of the cell by mediating interaction of the cell and its external environment. These classes of molecules are targets for host Immune responses ... -
The Aboriginal Woman's Voice in Canadian Literature: Jeannette Armstrong and Beatrice Culleton
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts (Philosophy), 2007)This study is a critical analysis of four works by two aboriginal Canadian women with the broad objective of giving voice to aboriginal Canadian writers, Jeannette Armstrong and Beatrice Culleton. The four works are used ... -
Abortion
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Abortion as a basic right: its assumptions, Implications and challenges
(2006)The current debate on abortion has given rise to a group of feminists who hold that unrestricted access to abortion and complete reproductive freedom is a woman's basic right. This study is premised on he understanding ... -
Abortion in Kenya: Adequacy of the Kenya’s Legal Framework in Protecting the Unborn Child
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Abortion is recognised as an emotive, sensitive and even divisive issue. Following the decision in the US case of Roe v Wade, abortion has persistently remained a controversial issue in today‘s society. In Kenya, for ... -
Abortion: a Critical Analysis of the Pro-abortion Position
(1999)This study set out to critically examine the views held by that section of humanity who advocate for legalization of abortion. To achieve this an analysis of the proabortion's key arguments in support of abortion was ... -
Abortion: perception and behaviour of adolescents in two districts in Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1998)This study, done between July 1995 and June 1996, was to determine the adolescents' perceptions and behaviour regarding induced abortion and its risks. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Adolescents aged ... -
Absolute Proprietorship in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 1981-06)