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Evaluation of Phenotypic Plasticity in Reproductive Fitness Traits of Arabis Alpina L. (Brassicaceae) in the Afromontane Region of Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Afromontane region is widely recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, harboring rare, endemic, and threatened plant species. However, these species face multiple threats, including habitat fragmentation, deforestation, ... -
Evaluation of physiological and behavioural resistance to permethrin and its cross-resistance spectrum in anopheles mosquitoes from Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995)Anopheles gambiae sensu lato and Anopheles funestus were collected from villages with permethrin impregnated bednets or curtains (0.5gm/m2 ), villages with no intervention measures and from the Ahero Rice irrigation Scheme ... -
Evaluation of Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein 2 and 3 genes deletion prevalence in Kenya and it implication to RDTs use
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) diagnoses about 75% of all suspected malaria cases. The accuracy of the most frequently used Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein 2 (Pfhrp2) based RDTs can be compromised by ... -
An Evaluation of Real-Time Processing of Call Detail Records Using Stream Processing
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A common problem plaguing the telecommunication industry is how to process the gigantic amounts of Call Detail Records (CDR) data it generates. Currently, telecommunication companies use batch processing systems to process ... -
Evaluation of recent thunderstorm-related incidences over the Kenyan Airspace
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Evaluation of Reservoir Production Trends in Olkaria Geothermal Field
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Geothermal wells are requisites for monitoring changes within a geothermal reservoir. Some report an increment in production whereas majority have declined resulting in changes in chemistry, enthalpy and pressure, boiling ... -
Evaluation of spatial variability of selected soil chemical properties, their influence on coffee yields and management practices at Kabete field station farm
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Coffee production in Kenyan farms (smallholder and plantations) has been on the decline over the last two and half decades in output and quality and this may have been due to declining soil productivity arising ... -
Evaluation of survival rates of patients on ART in Kibera Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Recent improvements in access to Anti retroviral Therapy (ART) have radically reduced hospitalization rates and deaths associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in both developed countries ... -
Evaluation of T cell recognition of Theileria Parva homologs of apicomplexan antigens
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007)East Coast fever is a severe lymphoproliferative disease of cattle caused by the intracellular protozoan Theileriaparva from the family Apicomplexa, CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) mediated destruction of parasite ... -
The evaluation of the cognitive effects of rhamnus prinoides; a single-blind randomized crossover trial
(Department of medical physiology university of Nairobi, 2005)Rhamnus prinoidesL 'Heril is an evergreen shrub that grows widely at high altitudes (up to 21OOmabove sea level). The object of this study was to evaluate the cognitive effects of freeze-dried extracts of this plant. The ... -
Evaluation of the composition, physico-chemical characteristics, surfactant and anti-microbial potential of commiphora abyssinica gum resin
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, the exudates of C. abyssinica were identified and collected from different geographical locations in Kajiado County. Air-dried gum resin was ground and then macerated using different solvent systems with ... -
Evaluation Of The Effect Of The Partial Replacement Of Caridina Nilotica (P. Roux, 1833) With Spirulina, Arthrospira Platensis, (Gomont, 1892) On Water Quality Parameters And Growth Performance Of Cultured Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758).
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tilapia is considered the best species for aquaculture production in Kenya and the world because it grows faster, has high tolerance to different environmental conditions and is easy to breed. However, tilapia culture faces ... -
Evaluation of the effectiveness of e-learning systems in public universities: case of Kenyatta University, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Academic institutions across the world and specifically m Kenya have welcomed the revolution of modern Information Communication Technology (ICT) and are increasingly spending for delivering their courses to students ... -
Evaluation Of The Geothermal Energy Potential Of The Olkaria Field Kenya, Based On Geochemical Data - A Numerical Model
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Olkaria geothermal field is located in the Kenyan Rift valley, about 120 km from Nairobi. It is surrounded by further geothermal prospects, such as Suswa, Longonot and Eburru. Exploration of the Olkaria geothermal ... -
An Evaluation of the impact of Climate change-related extreme events on Mental Health in Isiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disaster risks posed by climate change expose uncertainties and dangers to physical environment and mental health globally. Global warming affects climate variability and extreme climate events leading to disaster risks ... -
Evaluation Of The Implemetation Of Cashless Fare System In Kenya’S Public Transport System
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)As the technology grows, there is a shift by governments in the developing countries towards integration of ICT in service delivery. Public ICT implementation in developing countries is sometimes faced with challenges ... -
Evaluation Of The Potential Of Bacillus Thuringensis Ver. Israelensis De Barjac As A Mirobial Control Agent Of Target Mosquito Species In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Botany, 1987)The efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis serotype israeliensis (B.t.i) de BarLac as a larvicide of mosquitoes was evaluated both under laboratory and field conditions. In the laboratory, a wettable powder of B.t.i. Lot ... -
Evaluation of the Risk Management System for Medicinal Products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: All medicinal products have some inherent risks associated with them. Risk management of medicines focuses more on reduction of risks such as Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and Medication Errors (MEs) rather ... -
Evaluation of Trace Elements’ Concentrations in Nails of Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Patients: as an Early Diagnostic Screening Tool
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed at investigating a possible early screening diagnostic tool for cancer. Cancer is ranked third among the leading causes of deaths in Kenya with an average of 75% of cancer patients being diagnosed at ... -
Evaluation of trichoderma enhanced fertilizers on growth of common beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(University of NairobiCenter for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, 2012)Three Trichoderma spp. were isolated from agricultural soil in Embu district, Kenya and identified morphologically as T. harzianum, T. polysporum and T. viride. These isolates were evaluated for their effect on the growth ...