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An Investigation of Digital Forensic Models Applicable in the Public Sector (A case of Kenya National Audit Office)
(2015)Digital forensics is a relatively new field in technology which deals with investigation of computer related crimes. The rapid technological growth poses a serious challenge to traditional paper-based forensic investigations. ... -
Investigation of diurnal and seasonal characteristics of total suspended particulate pollutants in Mombasa
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Previous studies have shown that air pollution can have adverse effects on life and materials. Therefore, monitoring of various types of pollutants has been found necessary inorderto determine their concentration levels ... -
Investigation of forecasting potential of aircraft weather hazards over Kenya using numerical model
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study investigates the forecasting potential of aircraft weather hazards over Kenya using numerical model. The various causes of accidents/incidents are identified using analyzed investigated weather-related aviation ... -
Investigation Of Heavy Metals In Cowpeas, Kales And Sweet Potatoes Grown In Bungoma And Kakamega Counties, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study investigates the level of heavy metals in selected food crops grown in Bungoma and Kakamega counties, Western Kenya. Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Zinc (Zn) were determined in cowpeas, ... -
Investigation Of Magnetic Properties Of Granite Rock Using Raman Spectrometer System
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Investigation of magnetic properties of granite rock using Raman spectrometer. Laser Raman spectroscopy has been proposed for the purpose of definitive mineralogy including mineral identification, mineral proportion ... -
An investigation of minerals in the water and source rocks of Rurii spring in Meru county, Kenya: a possible potential economic outlet
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study dealt with the investigation of minerals in the water and surrounding rocks of Rurii spring which is located in Meru County, Kenya. The spring is well known for discharging highly carbonated and salty water ... -
Investigation of mutagenicity of solar disinfected (SODIS) water stored in plastic bottles
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Waterborne illnesses associated with poor sanitation are a major problem in Africa’s major slum, Kibera. Microbiologically the Solar Disinfected (SODIS) water is safe but the potential mutagenicity of such water is of ... -
Investigation of Portable Water Quality and Provision in the City of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of nairobi, 2022)Water quality is one of the indicators that can provide consumer confidence in drinking water distributed in the City of Nairobi. A safe water supply is crucial to public health hence the quality of portable water may have ... -
Investigation of shared antigens between schistosoma mansoni and the intermediate host, biomphalaria pfeifferi
(school of biological sciences, 1988)schistosomiasis is a major health problem especially in the developing countries within the tropics. The search for an effective vaccine has however been frustrated by two main contraints namely, the antigenic complexity ... -
Investigation of temperature variations in road pavements under tropical climatic conditions
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1973)The purpose of this research study was to record / actual pavement temperatures at different levels within a rigid (concrete) and flexible (bituminous) pavement slabs under tropical climatic conditions. Generally, ... -
An investigation of temporal surface ozone concentration characteristics over Dar-es-Salam city
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2009)Tanzania, like many developing countries, has been facing air pollution problems , through the Implementation of Air Quality Monitoring Capacity Building project by National Environment Management Council. Efforts are ... -
An investigation of the effects of urbanization on the climate of Maseru, Lesotho
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2006)The influence of urbanization on the local climate has been identified in various parts of the world by a careful study of trends in meteorological parameters over a period of time. Although these effects may not be ... -
An investigation of the energy balance of a tube Solarimete
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Investigation of the major chemical Components in the roots of Vernonia galamensis SSP. Nairobensis
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Investigation of the Point-of-use Water Purification Efficacy of Fabricated Diatomaceous Earth-based Filter Membranes With Static Magnetic Field
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Waterborne diseases pose major challenges in developing countries. The World Health Organization estimates that 90.0% of the 2.3 million people who die annually due to waterborne diseases come from developing countries. ... -
An investigation of the reaction between ozone and decalin
(1970)The reaction of ozone with cis-- and trans-'decalin in the Liquid phase has been investigated. Neutral and acidic products have been identified and quantitatively estimated by gas+Li.quid chromatographic analysis s, The ... -
An Investigation of the Synergystic Effects of Titanium (Iv) Oxide Modified Clay in Disinfection and Purification of Water
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Access to potable water is a problem facing developing countries worldwide. This water problem is expected to worsen with the population increase in the developing countries. It is in view of the water crisis that a series ... -
Investigation of tylosema fassoglense seed as an alternative source of protein in animal feed
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2011)Formulation of animal feeds entails use of various raw materials in order to come up with a final product capable of meeting dietary needs of the animal under consideration. To achieve this goal, animal and plant based ... -
Investigation On Fractional Factorial Designs
(University of NairobiSchool of mathematics,, 1971)The problem of constructing fractional replicates of the 2m, 3n, and 2m x 3n designs which permit estimation of main effects and two-factor interactions, assuming higher factor interactions to be absent is not new in ... -
Investigation on radiative corrections related to the fine structure and hyperfine structure
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Radiative corrections related to the fine structure, Lamb shift and hyperfine structure of atomic energy levels are studied. Since the perturbation Hamiltonian is very small compared to zero order Hamiltonian first order ...