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Power Loss Reduction in the Active Distribution Network by Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) Placement and Sizing Using Ordinary Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and an hybrid of Genetic Algorithm (GA) and PSO (HGAPSO).
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Due to the increased importance of DFIGs in
optimization of real and reactive power losses and the
maintenance of voltage profile, the general methods of DG
placement and sizing in the existing literature cannot be ...
The Survival Of Patients With Cancer Of The Cervix In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among
women globally. Most patients present at advanced stages, leading to high mortality
rates. Information on the survival of cervical cancer patients ...
Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Assessment Of Quality Management In The Use Of Computed Tomography Machines In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: The use of x-rays in radiation imaging is ever increasing in magnitude
with increase in radiological procedures, and complexity of radiology equipment,
Computed Tomography (CT) scanning included. Quality ...
Pre-screening And ‘banking’ Participants For Clinical Research – Experience From Kenya Aids Vaccine Initiative (kavi)
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Introduction: Participation in clinical research is a voluntary exercise whereby
a participant makes an informed choice to join a study. Clinical trials are
robust experiments that require efficiency. HIV vaccine clinical ...
Glomerular Filtration Rate Assessment Using Creatinine Related Parameters For Healthy Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Objective: The purpose of the study was to establish the reference ranges of
measured creatinine clearance and estimated creatinine clearance for adult
Kenyan population.
Method: A prospective study carried out in ...
Child Marriage; A Cultural Health Phenomenon
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Child marriage continues to be a challenge worldwide and especially in southern
Asia and Africa. While it affects both sexes, girls are more affected as they are
the majority of the victims.It is predicted by the UNFPA ...
Fighting HIV and Acute Leukaemia Five Years On
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Summary:
We report a case of a 19 year old university student diagnosed with HIV and acute lymphocytic leukaemia 5 years ago. He presented with severe anaemia necessitating multiple transfusions at theageof fourteen. Bone ...
Developing A Gis-based Utility Management System For Kenya Power And Lighting Company Ltd. Case Study: Gituamba Area, Ruai Ward.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd (KPLC) is a limited liability company responsible for the transmission, distribution and retail of electricity throughout Kenya. In its endeavor to provide every citizen with power ...
Collaboration and partnership in teacher education and development in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Expanding education and improving its quality is central to the development of Africa. If we want to realize the goal of quality education for all, faculties of education in Africa need to take the lead in finding African ...