Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Characterization of Solar Thermal Energy RadiationPotential of Lake Victoria Region: A Case Study of Homabay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to determine solar irradiation in Homa Bay County which can be tapped and utilized in improving lives of residents of the region by converting the solar thermal energy in Home Bay to other forms of energy ... -
Radiological Mapping of the Alkaline Intrusive Complex of Jombo, South Coastal Kenya by In-Situ Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Carbonatites and alkaline intrusive complexes are rich in a variety of mineral deposits such as rare earth elements (REEs), including Nb, Zr and Mn. These are often associated with U and Th bearing minerals, including ... -
Folklore and identity in Joe Khamisi’s selected autobiographical works
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Guided by autobiographical and post-colonial theories, this study identified and discussed the use of folklore for sociopolitical identity in Joe Khamisi’s autobiography. The specific objectives were to identify the ... -
Profiling of processors for baked and fried wheat based products in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)This study aimed at profiling bakers and fryers of wheat products in Nairobi to inform decisions leading towards incorporation of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) puree in these products. An exhaustive sampling was carried ... -
The relationship between Competitive Strategy Drivers and Performance of manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2021)act This study determines the influence of competitive strategy drivers on the performance of manufacturing SMEs in Nairobi County in Kenya. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies all ... -
Attachment and Its Social Determinants, Kenyan Child and Adolescent Perspective from Two Informal Settlements in Nairobi: A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)There has been a sustained interest in examining social determinants of health (SDH) for late childhood and adolescence to shift the focus from individual risk factors to social patterns, material conditions and to improve ... -
Assessment and mapping of the high background radiation anomaly associated with laterite utilization in the south coastal region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Laterite is commonly used in Kenya and other tropical countries as an aggregate material for road paving. However, the use and relocation of laterite and other geological materials from high background radiation areas ... -
Fathers and grandmothers experiences participating in nutrition peer dialogue groups in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Grandmothers and fathers are key influencers of maternal and child nutrition and are increasingly included in interventions. Yet, there is limited research exploring their experiences participating in interventions. This ... -
Magnetic properties of iron nanoparticle
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Magnetic properties of Fe nanoparticles with different sizes synthesized by a physical deposition technique have been investigated experimentally. We have used a high pressure sputtering technique to deposit iron nanoparticles ... -
Gross and histological study of nasal and brain olfactory structures in the grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The major drawback of the efforts currently being made to domesticate grasscutters (GRCs) is the paucity of data on their biology particularly in connection with sensory related reactions. We investigated, both grossly ... -
Environmental Risk Factors Influencing Diarrheal Occurrence among Children Under Five Years Old in Informal Urban Settlements: A Case Study of Korogocho, in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-09)The paper's main objective is to establish the relationship between environmental risk factors of childhood diarrhea and its occurrence in the Korogocho slum in Nairobi County. The hypotheses to be tested were; no ... -
Angle resolved photoemission study of surface states on the Pt(997) vicinal surface
(University of Nairobi, 2010)One-dimensional atomic chains can be synthesized on stepped surfaces and the electronic structure of the high vicinal surface plays an essential role in determining the physical properties of atomic chains grown on top of ... -
Digital literacy and online child abuse among primary school children in Langata Sub-county, Nairobi City County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Kenya introduced Digischool to public primary schools to prepare children for today’s digital world attracting a cyber-threat landscape. Utilising a descriptive cross-sectional design within a concurrent mixed approach, ... -
Influence of Pore Size on the Optical and Electrical Properties of Screen Printed Thin Films
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Influence of pore size on the optical and electrical properties of TiO2 thin films was studied. TiO2 thin films with different weight percentages (wt%) of carbon black were deposited by screen printing method on fluorine ... -
Does Tenure Security Reduce Disaster Risk? A Comparative Study of the Nairobi Settlements of Kibera and Kawangware
(University of Nairobi, 2021)While scholarship suggests that improving tenure security and housing significantly reduces disaster risk at the household level within urban settings, this assertion has not been adequately tested. Tenure security can be ... -
An Exploratory Study on The Association Between Gender and Factors That Inuence Animal-Source Food Dietary Intake for Households In LowerIncome Urban Informal Settings of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Low-quality monotonous diets dominated by starchy foods are a major problem confronting resource-constrained settings worldwide including poor households in the urban informal settings of Nairobi, Kenya. This ... -
The Role of Public Relations in sensitizing public on Government Projects in Kenya: Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Public relations is a vital tool for the government because it emphasizes on democracy and good governance. This study sought to establish the role of public relations tools in sensitizing the public on government projects ... -
Effects of Tio2 Film Thickness and Electrolyte Concentration on Photovoltaic Performance of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Effects of film thickness and electrolyte concentration on the photovoltaic performance of TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) were studied. Nanocrystalline anatase TiO2 thin films with varying thicknesses (3.2–18.9μm) ... -
Prevalence of Anthracycline Induced Cardiomyopathy amongstCancer Patients Treated at Tertiary Teaching and Refferal Hospital in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)ct Background: Cardiovascular complication is a major consequence of cancer treatment. Anthracycline induced cardiomyopathy is a known cause of long term morbidity and mortality among cancer survivors. The burden of this ... -
Dividend Signalingand Shareholder MonitoringHypothesis: Empirical evidencefromNairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Most corporate governance studies have focused on the composition and effectiveness of board members, little attention has barely focused on the interaction between the identity of significant shareholders and the decisions ...