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Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ... -
Improving Thermal Performance Of Commercial Buildings In Nairobi Cbd
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Retrofitting of existing buildings offers significant opportunities for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This is being considered as one of main approaches to achieving sustainability in the built ... -
Imputation Techniques In Multivariate Analysis
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 1999)This research deals with the problem of missing data in multivariate analysis, in the sense that not all variables of interest are measured on every unit or element of the sample. The emphasis of the thesis is on ... -
The in Biology and patterns specimens of reproduction pond of specimens of Tilapia Zillii( Gervais)
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In memory data warehousing to improve on data analytics latency.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most of the banks in the Kenyan banking industry are still using traditional reporting methods that involves querying data from different transactional databases that are not interconnected. Some business teams download ... -
In search of an equilibrium: A study of gender roles and style in national drama festival plays
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Arts Literature, 2000)This study is aimed at establishing the gender roles and attitudes inscribed in the Drama Festival plays within the period between 1995 - 1999. It is based on ten unpublished Drama Festival plays picking two plays per a ... -
In search of Excellence: a look at the top ranking primary schools in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, University of Nairobi., 2001)Various excellence studies have been conducted in the developed world however most of the studies have tended to focus on manufacturing industries. The researchers suggested further studies in the service industry. It ... -
In Silico and Molecular Analysis of Xpta Protein Toxin Genes of Xenorhabdus Sp. And Efficacy of the Bacterium on Sitophilus Zeamais and Prostephanus Truncatus.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Bacteria of the genus Xenorhabdus are entomopathogens that produce insecticidal protein toxins against a wide range of insects. The main proteins involved are the Xenorhabdus protein toxins (Xpts), categorized as class A, ... -
In silico exploration of 3d structures of pfmsp3 and pfmsp6 invasion genes and their allelic differences
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malaria is one of the leading causes of child mortality in Africa. According to the World Health Organization report 2011, there was an estimated 655,000 deaths in 2010 in Africa most of which have been reported among ... -
In silico identification of universal HLA stimulating b and T-cell restricted mage epitopes for vaccine development
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Melanoma antigens (MAGE) are imrnunogcns expressed ill malignancies but silenced III somatic tissues except testis. They are grouped into ten subfamilies and at least one subfamily is expressed ill a cancer type. In ... -
In silico prediction of b-cell and t-cell epitopes in plasmodium falciparum merozoite invasion proteins (eba175, rh5 and ripr)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)emisinin-based combination therapy and insecticide-treated bed nets are not effective in the long term and there is a need to develop an effective malaria vaccine that will fully combat and control malaria infections. ... -
In Spite of Difference : Making Sense of the Coexistence Between the Kamba and the Maasai Peoples of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2003)The study seeks to deepen understanding on "interethnic coexistence". It is about how ethnic groups interact and engage in various forms of exchange to meet not only their daily needs but also to produce a stable state. ... -
In the pursuit of biodiversity, ecosystem & habitat integrity: Kenya’s implementation mechanisms
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2012)The thesis addresses the state of implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in the realm of biological diversity, ecosystem and habitat conservation which have been ratified by Kenya. The importance ... -
In Vitro and in Silico Pharmacologic Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Activity of Croton Species
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the body's defence mechanisms and leads to many opportunistic infections. Globally, more than half a million individuals lost their lives in 2020 due to this ... -
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, Manilkara discolor, Teclea trichocarpa and Zanthoxylum usambarense extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Helminthiasis affects more than one and a half billion people in the world most of them living in low income countries. Majority of these people rely on traditional remedies mostly derived from plants for their health ... -
In Vitro Anti - Plasmodial Activity Of The Crude Extracts Of Phyllanthus Sepialis And Rumex Steudelii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Malaria is a disease of high morbidity and mortality, especially in children under five and adults with low immunity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Malaria report 2018, there is an average ... -
In Vitro antibody-dependent cell mediated mechanisms in Kenyan Baboon (Papio Anuris) towards Schistosomula of schistosona manson
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In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity Of Avicennia Marina (Mangrove)Stem Bark
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: There has been a rising global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pandemic in the recent past with far-reaching health and socio-economic implications.For example, there has been an emergence of Methicillin resistant ... -
In vitro comparative evaluation of the quality and pharmaceutical equivalence of selected generic ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablet brands marketed in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)Introduction Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone derivative antibiotic produced through structural modification by addition of the 7-piperazinyl group and a fluoride atom on the quinolone molecule. It has a broad spectrum of ... -
In vitro conservation of sweet potato (ipomea batatas, (l.) lam using slow growth media
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 2000)An in vitro protocol was developed for short-term conservation of sweet potato by modification of medium osmotic potential through incorporation of growth retardants namely abscisic acid (ABA), mannitol, sorbitol and ...
