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On commutants and operator equations
(2012)
Let B(H) denote the algebra of bounded linear operators on a Hilbert
Space H into itself. Given A,B ∈ B(H) define C(A,B) and R(A,B) : B(H) −→
B(H) by C(A,B)X = AX − XB and R(A,B)X = AXB − X. Our task in this
note is to ...
Morphofunctional adaptations of the olfactory mucosa in postnatally developing rabbits
(2012)
Rabbits are born blind and deaf and receive unusually limited maternal
care. Consequently, their suckling young heavily rely on the olfactory
cue for nipple attachment. However, the postnatal morphofunctional
adaptations ...
Dynamics of on-farm management of potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivars in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-05-05)
Studies to understand the dynamic nature of farmers’ management of potato and assess the extent of
genetic erosion and farmers’ perceptions of genetic erosion in potato were conducted in Kiambu West
district in 2006. A ...
Board Diversity and Performance of Companies Listed in Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2012)
This study examined the relationship between Board diversity and financial performance of firms listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Data on Boards’ age, gender, educational qualifications, study specialization, and board ...
Herbal management of diabetes mellitus: a rapidly expanding research avenue
(2012)
Conventional drug therapy though effective in the management of diabetes mellitus is expensive and has toxic side effects. Herbal medicine would thus provide alternative therapy if effective and less toxic. This paper ...
Incidence and severity of coffee leaf rust and other coffee pests and diseases in Rwanda
(2012)
Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) caused by Hemileia vastatrix Berk. and Br. has a worldwide distribution and causes enormous yield losses. A survey was conducted in Rwanda to evaluate incidence and severity of CLR and other coffee ...
Quality Management Core Practices: A Participatory Action-Based Case Research on Non-Integrated Implementation
(2012)
The paper describes a participatory action-based case research to analyze the effect of the
easier-to-apply quality management core practices on the operational performance in
contexts in which the harder-to-apply ...
Update On The Development Of Platinum Based Alloys For Potential High Temperature Applications
(2012)
Pt-based alloys for high-temperature applications in aggressive environments have been under
development for over 10 years, and are targeted to be used as either as bulk, or as coatings.
The alloys comprise Pt, Al, Cr, ...
Revenue Autonomy and Property Taxation in Anglophone East Africa:
(2012)
This paper examines opportunities and constraints facing local revenue mobilization in Anglophone Africa with an emphasis on urban settings. Specific revenue instruments and their effects on economic efficiency, income ...
Perception of Entrepreneurship as a Career by Students from Selected Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi
(2012)
This study sought to determine how students of public secondary schools in Nairobi
perceive entrepreneurship as a career and whether they would want to pursue a career
in entrepreneurship upon completion of school. The ...