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An Investigation Of Numerical Solution To Partial Differential Equations In Numerical Weather Prediction
(University of NairobiSchool of mathematics,, 2012)In this study, we begin by presenting an overview of the Numerical Weather Prediction process as used in the Unified Model of the Met Office in UK The primitive equations are the continuity equation, the momentum equations, ... -
Investigation And Characterization Of Interfering Pyrolysis Products Of Wood Debris In Fire Arson Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Laboratory identification of flammable products in fire debris is vital in crime scene investigations. Debris collected from a fire scene is intricate and contains background compounds from the substrate material and ... -
The investigation of activity and activity coefficients of aqueous mixed electrolytes by e.M.F. Measurements using anion-exchange membrane
(1986)The' work presented is an experimental study of the variation of activity and activity coefficients of aqueous hydrochloric acid-alkali chloride salt mixtures at a constant total molarity. Experimental investigation of ... -
An investigation of computer security status at the University of Nairobi
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2000)The problem addressed in this study is inadequacy in the current security mechanism in the relation to the three control mechanisms of physical control, logical control and administrative control. Solution to the study ... -
An investigation of constraints and opportunities in setting up hygiene standards in Somalia meat export industry
(2015)The study, intervention, data collection and analysis lasted nearly five years from mid 2008 upto the end of 2012. It examined practices that should normally be undertaken to ensure hygiene production of meat. These include ... -
Investigation Of Determinants Of Striga Hermonthica Suppression And Evaluation Of Fungal Isolates As Possible Biocontrol Agents Against The Weed
(University of NairobiSchool Of Biological Sciences, 2013)Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed which compensates for its lack of an elaborate root system by invading the roots of a host plant sucking away nourishment intended for the host. The weed is a major constraint to maize ... -
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
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1997)