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Cloud Computing Adoption by Firms in Kenya: the Role of Institutional Forces
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
While there is substantial literature on the adoption of IT innovations based on utility computing, there is a dearth of studies on cloud computing adoption by business organizations. Given that cloud computing adoption ...
Anilino-functionalized Graphene Oxide Intercalated With Pt Metal Nanoparticles for Application as Supercapacitor Electrode Material
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Nanostructured anilino-functionalized reduced graphene oxide intercalated with Pt metal nanoparticles was successfully synthesized. Graphene oxide nanosheets were synthesized using a modified Hummers method with simultaneous ...
DryCardtm — A Low-cost Dryness Indicator for Dried Products
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Mycotoxin contamination of food and feed is a significant health hazard in humid areas of the
world. Fungal development can be halted if the water activity of dried products is kept below 0.65. This
preliminary study ...
Hybridized Robust Chemometrics Approach for Direct Rapid Determination of Trace Biometals in Tissue Utilizing Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence and Scattering (Edxrfs) Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Direct rapid energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering (EDXRFS) analysis of trace biometals in soft body tissues is important because it has an immense potential for biomedical applications. Unfortunately this ...
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Stable Silver Nanoparticles from Ethanolic Extracts of Fruits of Annona muricata
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Green synthesis of nanoparticles from plant materials opens a new scope in nanobiotechnology and discourages the use of expensive toxic chemicals. The aim of this study was to develop and optimize a method for the synthesis ...
Effects of Hexanal Dip on the Post-harvest Shelf Life and Quality of Papaya (Carica Papaya L.) Fruit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of hexanal on the post-harvest shelf life and quality
of papaya (Carica papaya L.) in two agro-ecological zones (AEZs II and IV) among small-holder farmers in
Kenya. ...
Response of ‘Apple Mango’ Fruit to 1-methylcyclopropene as Affected by Agro-ecological Zone and Maturity Stage.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Preharvest production conditions affect fruit growth and development and subsequently their postharvest characteristics. In this study the response of 'Apple' mango fruits produced under two different agro-ecological zones ...
Trace Metal Biomarker Based Cancer Diagnostics in Body Tissue by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence and Scattering (Edxrfs) Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Direct diagnosis and characterization of cancer in tissue via trace biometals analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry is challenging, as it requires sensitive detection and accurate quantitative ...
Modelling surface runoff using the soil conservation service-curve number method in a drought prone agro-ecological zone in Rwanda. International Soil and Water Conservat
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Runoff farming is reported to improve land productivity and crop yields in hot and dry climates. This study was conducted to assess the available rainwater that can be harvested in a conserved catchment in a drought prone ...
Efficacy of Hexanal Application on the Post-harvest Shelf Life and Quality of Banana Fruits (Musa Acuminata) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of hexanal applied either as
pre-harvest spray or post-harvest dip in enhancing the shelf life of banana var.
Grand Nain. The study was done in Meru County (high potential ...