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Principal Component Analysis-assisted Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy For Non-invasive Quality Assurance Characterization Of Complex Matrix Materials
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The analytical challenges in direct quality assurance analysis of complex matrices (extreme matrix effects, spectral overlap, poor signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for trace analytes, ‘dark matrix’, imprecise geometry, need for ...
Characteristics of caregivers and households practicing bottle-feeding in Kisumu East district.(Report)
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)
There is documented evidence of increased risk of infant mortality in formula-fed versus breast-fed infants and young children. The potential danger especially in resource-poor settings with poor water and sanitation ...
Reducing real and reactive power losses in the distribution system by DFIG placement and sizing using ordinary PSO and HGPSO : a comparison
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
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 of ...
Determinants of use and intensity of use of mobile phone - based money t ransfer services in smallholder agriculture: case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Smallholder
farmer access to agricultural finance has been a major constraint to agricultural
commercialization in developing countries. The ICT revolution in Africa has however brought an
opportunity to ease this ...
Stigma and access to care and treatment services in Nyatike, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Influence of prices on market participation decisions of indigenous poultry farmers in four districts of eastern province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Over 70% of the domesticated birds in Kenya are indigenous chicken (IC) providing meat and table eggs. They are frequently raised through the free range, backyard production system. Small flock sizes are characteristic of ...
Effect of Education of Primary Health Care Workers on HIV-related Oral Lesions in Nairobi East District
(2012)
An estimated 90% of HIV-infected people are likely to develop oral lesions in the course of HIV infection. Oro-pharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), an early marker for HIV-infection, can be diagnosed during an oral examination ...
Vitamin A content of traditional leafy vegetables consumed by the Luo people of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-01-03)
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) causes numerous health problems in developing countries, including the sub-Saharan Africa. VAD is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children, and also affects lactating mothers ...
Regulating Kenya’s securities markets an assessment of the capital markets authority’s enforcement jurisprudence
(University of Nairobi, 2012-10)
The importance of an optimal regulatory and enforce
ment matrix in enhancing securities markets cannot
be
overemphasized. Countries with deep and vibrant sec
urities markets generally have effective regulatory
and
...