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Assessment of mammography practise in Kenya and optimization of its Radiation protection aspects
(Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, 2008)All mammography units in the country, totaling fourteen in number at the time, were evaluated on the basis of performance and practice to come up with useful data for summing up the mammography practice in Kenya. This ... -
Assessment of Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Lead Levels From Selected Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Lead (Pb) is used in many manufacturing processes due to its useful properties. It is an important component in the manufacturing and recycling of lead batteries, manufacturing of paints and production of glazed pottery ... -
Assessment of Meteorological Drought Characteristics in North Eastern Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Climate has an influence on the day-to-day socio-economic development. Agriculture is a vital socio-economic sector in the North Eastern region of Kenya. In this study, the trend of past, present and future rainfall ... -
Assessment of models of diffusion of information technology:
(School of computing and informatics University of Nairobi, 2004)This study reports an empirical assessment of models used by Hanna et al, in their study titled "The diffusion of Information Technology: Experience of Industrial Countries and Lessons for Developing countries". The ... -
Assessment of New Persistent Organic Pollutants-pesticides in Air and Soil Samples From Sites in Nairobi and Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are compounds of great concern because of the adverse effects they have on humans, wildlife and the environment. They are toxic and have a tendency to accumulate in the food chains. ... -
An assessment of nutrient fluxes and zooplankton dynamics in two marine tidal creeks: Mtwapa and Shirazi, along the Kenyan coast
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2004)Two creeks along the Kenyan coast, Mtwapa and Shirazi were investigated in a bid to establish the ecological status as a result of various human impacts on the marine waters. Nutrient distribution patterns in the two ... -
Assessment of occupational radiation exposures of artisan miners of columbite-tantalite (coltan) in the Eastern democratic republic of Congo
(Department of Physics University of Nairobi, 2006)Artisan miners are faced with risks of radiation exposures due to the presence of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in the earth and in the materials (products, by-products, and wastes) derived from mining ... -
Assessment Of Occupational Radiation Exposures: A Case Study Of Nuclear Moisture-density Gauge In Construction Industry In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In construction industry, nuclear technologies are widely used in quality control; use of nuclear gauges in direct measurements of in-situ moisture and density of compacted granular pavement layers. In Kenya, nuclear gauges ... -
An Assessment of Organizational B-2-B eBusiness Readiness and Status: The case of a Multinational Manufacturing Enterprise
(School of computing & informatics, University of Nairobi, 2004)Electronic Business (e-business) is an evolving model that is rapidly changing the context and boundaries of organizations and how they relate to their supply chain members. The pressures of globalization, competition ... -
Assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in cow milk, sediments and water from Nairobi West region.
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2011)The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of 17 organochlorine pesticide residues in cow milk, water and sediments from Karen and Langata areas of Nairobi West region. Water, sediment and milk were sampled using ... -
Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water, Sediment, Soil and Khat (Catha Edulis) in Igembe South, Meru County, Kenya
(2023)Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are highly persistent in the environmental media including soil, water, and air, and are also widely detected in food materials. High levels of OCPs are associated with diverse ill health ... -
Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties of Sagana Tanneries Effluent and Its Effect on River Sagana Water Quality - Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tanning industry uses many complex chemicals and has a high demand for water, this makes it a pollution intensive sector that requires strict regulation and monitoring. Sagana Tanneries Limited discharges treated ... -
Assessment of plant diversity, community structure and impacts of human activities in Mt. Marsabit forest, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Science, 2007)Mt. Marsabit forest is located in Marsabit district, northern Kenya. It is the main water catchment for the nearby Marsabit town and the immediate environs. It is also an important refuge for several endemic, rare and ... -
Assessment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS) in water and sediments from Ngong and Mathare rivers
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2011)For decades, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) have been recognized as important and potentially harmful environmental contaminants. fhe intrinsic properties of PCBs, such as high environmental persistence, resistance to ... -
Assessment Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls And Organochlorine Pesticides Residue Levels In Fish From Nandi-Lower Nyando River Sub-Catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)On the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria lies its largest extension, Winam Gulf, averaging 10 meters in depth and covering area of 1350 km2. It drains to the open waters of the lake through Rusinga channel. The long rains season ... -
Assessment of population exposure to climate change-induced exceedances of health-based air pollution thresholds in some urban areas in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-07)Air quality is worsening in the rapidly growing metropolises of sub-Saharan Africa, including those in Kenya. In parallel, there is increasing evidence that air pollution is affecting health. Furthermore, since air quality ... -
Assessment of predator-proof Bomas as an evidence-based conservation tool in Loitokitok sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) occurs when wildlife requirements encroach on those of the human population. The conflict has been in existence for many years, both in developing and developed countries. HWC in Africa, ... -
Assessment Of Public Value Of Ict Investment In County Governance: A Case Of Homa Bay County
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Assessment of quality assurance compliance in the use of computed tomography machines in Kenyan hospitals
(2007)A total of eighteen Computed Tomography (CT) scanners at different hospitals in Kenya were surveyed to assess the state of quality management, image quality and patient dose. This study was conducted between the months ... -
Assessment of quality assurance in diagnostic radiology in selected hospitals in Nairobi
(2007)Available data at the Radiation Protection Board of Kenya Laboratories (RPBL), indicates an increasing trend in the installation of medical x-ray facilities in the country, particularly in Nairobi. This is an indication ...