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Assessment of energy use at a liquid carbon dioxide production plant
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy acquisition and use have been of increasing concern. This being a valuable resource, many people are looking at it with a view of either reducing overall energy used or improving efficiency. An assessment of energy ... -
Assessment of Factors in uencing Adoption of Bio-security on Poultry Farms: a Pls-pm Approach University of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Bio-security plays an important role in preventing transmission and introduction of diseases and increasing farm productivity. The aim of this study was to investigate factors in uencing implementation of bio-security ... -
An Assessment of factors Influencing Mobile Phone Adoption: Case of Kenya's Socio-Economic Development
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)Using theories of technology acceptance and technology transfer, we identified factors affecting the use of mobile phones in Kenya. We used a research model to describe factors that impact mobile use and formulated a ... -
Assessment of factors that contribute to forest resource use conflicts: a case of Eburu forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Eburu Forest is a montane forest that forms part of Mau Forest Complex. The aim of the study was to assess factors that contribute to forest resource use conflicts and their manifestation, as well as opportunities for ... -
An Assessment of Food Security in Urban Households With Children Under Five Years of Age the Case of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to assess the state of food security in urban households with children under five years of age, with Nairobi County as a case study. While utilizing data from a parent study by the Hungry Cities ... -
An Assessment of Green ICT Effect on Sustainable Environment in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is increasing pressure on institutions of higher learning to adopt more sustainable approaches to ICT use.ICT has made significant impact in institution of higher learning and whether the effects are largely positive ... -
An Assessment Of Green Ict Effect On Sustainable Environment In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kenya
(2016)There is increasing pressure on institutions of higher learning to adopt more sustainable approaches to ICT use.ICT has made significant impact in institution of higher learning and whether the effects are largely positive ... -
An Assessment Of Heat Stress Status In Pigs And Adaptation Options In Lira District Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is limited attention to impacts of climate change on pigs in Uganda by stakeholders despite the potential vulnerability of pigs to climate change, especially heat stress. Pigs are very sensitive to heat stress as ... -
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations and radiation exposure due to naturally occuring radioactve materials in the limestone deposits of kitui south district - Kenya.
(2011)The heavy metals contents of Cu, Zn and Pb have been measured using Energy Dispersive XRay Fluorescence (EDXRF) and their pollution indexes calculated. The radiation background exposure at 1 m above the ground was measured ... -
Assessment of Heavy Metal Fluxes and Radiation Exposure due to NORM in the Extraction and Processing of Coltan Ores in Selected Areas of Rwanda
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical Sciences, 2010)The present study quantifies heavy metal fluxes and radiation exposure due to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in the extraction and processing of the ColumbiteTantalite (Coltan) mineral in Muhanga, Ruli ... -
Assessment of heavy metals and radioactivity of the soil around titanium mining in Kinondo area, Kwale county.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Mining is the process which involves extraction of minerals and geological materials from the earth. This activity may have a detrimental effect on the environment hence impact health of animals and human. The concentrations ... -
Assessment of human exposures to natural sources of radiation in Kenya
(Department of Physics University of Nairobi, 1999)Exposures of human beings to the natural background radiation in Kenya are assessed using measured activity concentrations of natural radionuc1ides and dose conversion factors; The sampling locations for geological ... -
Assessment Of ICT Project Failure Factors In Government Agencies A Case Study Of Kenyan Government Agencies.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Information technology has become a critical differentiator in businesses enabling them to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. This has hence pressured many organizations to pursue change and adaptation to the ... -
An Assessment of Integrated Water Resource Management (Iwrm) Approach for Reducing Food Insecurity in Drylands: a Case of Kikuu River Sub-sub-catchment, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research focused on assessment of effects of integrated water resource management on household food production. The key area of the study was Kikuu River Sub-catchment in Nzaui- Kalamba ward of Makueni County Kenya. ... -
Assessment of internal exposures from ingestion of geophagic materials found in some parts of Kenya
(2005)An assessment of the radiological impact of Geophagia deliberate ingestion of soil. was carried out in this study Samples of the most widely used geophagic materials were collected from three regional locations in Kenya. ... -
Assessment of levels of selected Air Polluntant in Athi river, Kenya
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Assessment Of Levels Of Selected Heavy Metals In Borehole Water In Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2020)Heavy metal content in groundwater sources is of a growing concern as they are known to be persistent in nature and have been found to bioaccumulate in animals and plants. The heavy metals have been found to cause detrimental ... -
Assessment Of Levels Of Urban Air Pollutants And Trace Elements In Roadside Soils; A Case Study In Eastleigh Area, Nairobi
(School of Physical Sciences, College of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2008)In this study, the assessment of five most common air pollutants from vehicular emissions were done along Juja road in Eastleigh area, Nairobi. Sampling was done for soil samples, particulate matter (PMIO), sulfur dioxide ... -
Assessment of M & E IT Systems in Community-based Organisations
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study was to evaluate the design of M&E IT systems used in Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and to contribute to data management and program improvement. This assessment was to determine how M&E IT systems comply ...