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Effects of Soil Characteristics and Disturbance on Floodplain Vegetation in Upper Tana River, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Floodplains of rivers in semi-arid areas of Africa are important areas for agriculture, livestock grazing and wildlife conservation. However, floods and anthropogenic disturbances affect soil properties, which subsequently ... -
Effects of solid supports on the kinetics of Ester hydrolysis.
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)Research into catalytic and adsorptive properties of various naturally occurring substances is crucial. Catalysis and adsorption plays a very important role in the industrial world, especially in the fields of synthesis ... -
Effects of some agronomic practices on the fatty acid content and composition of tea leaves
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Effects of Storage Conditions on Organic Acids Content and Sensory Properties of Cottage Cheese
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In order to conserve milk proteins and extend its shelf life, production of different cheeses is essential. Cottage cheese is grouped under soft cheeses. Soft cheeses are those cheeses that do not undergo maturation and ... -
The effects of temperature acclimation on the oxygen consumption and enzyme activity of red and white muscle fibres isolated from the tropical freshwater fish Oreochromis niloticus
(University of Nairobi, 1994)The standard oxygen consumption rate and the activities of muscle citrate synthase, creatine phosphokinase and lactate dehydrogenase in the tropical fish Oreochromis niloticus acclimated to either 20.5 ± 0.3° C or 26.5 ± ... -
Effects Of Tio2 Compact Layer On Photovoltaic Characteristics Of TiO2/Nb2O5 Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Titanium dioxide has been widely used in dye sensitized solar cells as a semiconductor, however, the recombination rate of photo generated hole-electron pairs on TiO2 is very high which reduces its electron transport ... -
Effects of tobacco control act (2007) on the marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products: a case study of British American tobacco (k) ltd
(2014)Tobacco control activists often meet serious opposition in defending the tobacco control Act that imposes advertising restriction on the marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products. Achieving the restriction or banning ... -
Effects of urbanization on rainfall and temperature over the city of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Urban areas depending on their size: Surface areas, population, industrial activities, building density, alter the microclimate and impede greening of any city, Nairobi included. The problems associated with urbanization ... -
Effects of Wildlife-livestock-human Interactions on habitat in the Meru National Park and Bisanadi National Reserve
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 2005)The study was designed to characterise the linkages between wildlife-livestock- human conflicts and resource access in the Meru Conservation Area (MCA), determine the impact of changes in land use on land cover between 1987 ... -
Effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying Chicken
(2014)The study was done at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying hens. Experimental ... -
The effects on Ngong river by Effluents from Nairobi's industrial Area
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Efficacy Of Clarias Alluaudi As A Biocontrol Agent For Anopheles Mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)More research is being tailored towards the biological control of malaria mosquitoes due to resistance of the mosquitoes to the insecticides in use. Larvivorous fishes that are recommended for mosquito control are introduced ... -
Efficacy of coconut oil in control of tungiases
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Efficacy of cowdung as a deliberate aquatic pollutanct against Anopheles gambiae
(School of Biological Sciences, 2006)The efficacy of cow dung as a deliberate aquatic pollutant against Anopheles gambiae was investigated. Studies were carried out within the laboratories and the insectaries of the School of Biological Sciences, University ... -
Efficacy Of Maxim XL 035 FS® As A Seed Dresser In The Management Of Aspergillus Species And Aflatoxin Contamination Of Maize
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Aflatoxins are mainly produced by mycotoxigenic fungi and are a global food safety concern and human carcinogen. Maize is often contaminated with aflatoxin, making it unfit for human and animal consumption. Currently, ... -
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ... -
Efficacy of the D-Design Ifakara Tent Trap for Sampling Malaria Vectors in An Area of Mass Long Lasting Insecticidal Bed Nets Use
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)The quest to develop alternative mosquito surveillance tools that substitute for Human Landing Catches and that are effective, exposure free and easy to use has resulted in the development of a variety of traps. These ... -
Efficacy of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen for the control of anopheles ganibiae giles senso stricto
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2009)Mosquito larval control is an important component in malaria vector control package which has been neglected for quite long time, but recently, a renewed interest on this tool has been observed by introduction of IGRs ... -
The efficacy of treatment on schistosoma mansoni, schistosoma haematobium and soil transmitted helminthes and its effects on antischistosome IgE levels among primary school children in Taveta , Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Helminth infections caused by soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosomes are among the most endemic, communicable diseases of humans who live in parts of the developing world. All-inclusive strategies for the ...