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Kinetics and equilibria of cadmium in selected Kenyan soils
(University of SaskatchewanDepartment of Crop Science, 1997)Cadmium (Cd) is ubiquitous in agricultural soils and is of concern because of its potential toxicity to the ecosystem. The objectives of this study were to investigate (1) the Cd status and speciation and the fate of ... -
Kinetics and equilibrium studies of single and multi-component metal ion sorption on a micaceous mineral of kenyan origin.
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2011)Water pollution by Chemicals is of great public concern. Improvements in the quality and availability of water are often possible at relatively low costs. The objective of this work was to test the efficacy and applicability ... -
The kinetics of dissolution of zircon (ZrSiO4)
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The dissolution of amorphous zircon obeys first order kinetics, and, over long periods of time decreases due to precipitation of new phases from solution. The dissolution reaction has an activation energy of 12.8 K cal/mole. ... -
Kiswahili Dictation System (SwaSpeak)
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2006)Dictation is the process of converting language from spoken format to written format. This process is usually carried out manually, that is, a human being listens to speech and then either handwrites or types the equivalent ... -
Knowledge based student academic advising in institutions of higher learning in kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)Technological advances in the last two decades have led to reduced costs of computer hardware and software. This has in turn led to widespread acquisition and use Student Management Information ... -
Knowledge based system for valuation of government securities
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2004)The task addressed in this study is how to use a Knowledge Based System to determine the most appropriate rate of discounting government securities, a task undertaken by the Central Bank of Kenya on behalf of the Government ... -
Knowledge management in organizations ; a prototype
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)Knowledge is an asset to any organization. Knowledge is described as information provided in context to produce an actionable understanding; it is what makes an organization take action or provides the ability to take ... -
A knowledge management model for the public sector case: Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)This study analyses existing Knowledge Management frameworks and assesses components necessary to develop and sustain an effective KM in organizations in the Public Sector. There is a wide array of knowledge content that ... -
Knowledge Management Reediness Score (KMRS)
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2007)Organizations have evolved over time, starting from the data processing era (the 1970's). In this era, organizations concentrated on the capturing and storage of data, and data processing and storage was given great ... -
A Knowledge Management System for Horticulture Farming in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,School Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-07)Globally, the importance of knowledge as a means to gain or sustain competitive advantage is increasingly being recognized. Knowledge has become a vital resource. Consequently, there is a growing call for knowledge management ... -
A knowledge management system for indigenous crops production: case of sorghum farming in tharaka south
(Univeraity of Nairobi, 2015-12)Kenya continues to struggle with the challenge of an endemic food insecurity problem with over 50% of the population classified as food insecure (FAO, 2015). Recent research has shown that a food security strategy that’s ... -
Knowledge Management System For Knowledge Transfer In Technical Institutions Case Study: Wote TTI
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Lack of proper skills has led to mass failure in technical and business national examinations in the Technical Institutions. A committee, in its report, considered the problem of mass failure as due to lack or unavailability ... -
Knowledge Management Systems for the Kenya Police Service
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Police forces around the world engage in a variety of activities. Many of these activities, such as roadblocks, arrests, and increased police presence in problem areas, are reactive, but there are also many proactive ... -
Knowledge-based Career Choice Assistant
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2013-07)In this report we will present the design and development of a proposed knowledge-based system prototype that aims to assist the students select the best suitable career choice program in Institutions of Higher Learning ... -
A knowledge-based system for selection of trees for urban environments
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Urbanization is the driving force for economic growth however it has adverse effects, principally on human health, livelihoods and the environment. Urban forestry is key in mitigating the environmental effects of ... -
Laboratory And Field Evaluation Of Entomopathogenic Fungi, Metarhizium Anisopliae And Beauveria Bassiana, For Management Of The Legume Pod Borer, Maruca Vitrata (fabricius) On Cowpea
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is one of the most important food and forage legumes in the semi-arid tropics. The legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is considered as one of the most ... -
Laboratory Assessment of Vector Competence of Phlebotomus Duboscqi to a Novel Sandfly-associated Phlebovirus
(UON, 2021)Phleboviruses transmitted by sand flies are among emerging public health threats. A novel Phlebovirus named Ntepes virus (NPV) was recently described in Kenya and found to infect humans from a wider geographic area. However, ... -
Laboratory diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus and characterisation of serotypes prevalent in Nairobi
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000)Correct diagnosis of HIV depends on HIV variants that are in circulation in a particular community as well as the type of HIV test kit that is applied. HIV serotypes have been found to vary from one geographical area to ... -
Laboratory investigations of pilot upflow filter
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1978)