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Drought analysis in southern highland and central Tanzania
(2010)
Temporal characteristics of meteorological drought were investigated to provide a frame
work for sustainable water resources in the southern highland and central Tanzania These
regions are intensely productive in ...
E-learning acceptance in Kenyan Universities: An extension of Rogers diffusion of innovation theory
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This study investigates the factors that influence the acceptance and adoption of asynchronous e-learning
systems in Kenyan universities and presents a conceptual model based on Rogers‟s diffusion of
innovation theory.
The ...
A Toxicological study of Millettia Usaramensis Stem Bark extract on Aedes Aegypti (mosquito), Schistocerca Gregaria (desert locust) And Mus Musculus (Mouse)
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Some of the many insects that proliferate in tropical environments due to conduciveness
of its weather conditions are crop pests both in the field and in storage. Others transmit
diseases and affect the health of both ...
Modified electrodes in the study of selected pharmaceutical drugs
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This research was focused <;mthe analysis of selected human drugs and herbal medicines using
using surface modified /derivatized electrodes, where the working electrode surface was
modified using the chemical substrate ...
Phytochemical and antiplasmodial investigation of rhamnus prinoides and kniphofia foliosa
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The dried and ground whole root of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) were exhaustively
extracted using dichloromethane/methanol (1: 1) by cold percolation. The crude extract was
subjected to chromatographic separations on ...
Properties and performance testing of biodiesel from a mixture of jatropha curcas and croton megalocarpus blends
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The main objective of this project was to study biodiesel production from two local nonedible
plant feedstocks namely Jatropha curcas and Croton megalocarpus. The oil from
the above plant seeds were mechanically extracted ...
Gruop testing using the modified binomial model and optimal hierachical procedures
(2010-07)
In chapter I of this project, we discuss the concept of group testing. We also give a brief
history of the group testing procedures and the objective of this project.
In chapter II, we discuss the Optimal Dorfman Group ...
The diversity of extremophilic bacteria in lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Lake Magadi, a highly saline lake with a pH range of about 11 to13, harbors extremophilic
eubacteria and archaeobacteria that are either halophilic, alkaliphilic, haloalkaliphilic or
thermophilic. Water sampling was done ...
Examination representation using adaptive testing: application in interview process
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This research focused on the applicability of computer adaptive testing in the
selection of candidates from an interview process. A computer adaptive test adapts to
the ability of an individual student and presents ...
Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of tephrosa purpurea and eriosema psoraleoides on mating behaviour and isolated tissues
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The air dried and ground E. psoraleoides roots were exhaustively extracted with
dichloromethane/methanol (1: 1) by cold percolation. The extract was partitioned between
water and ethyl acetate.
Chromatographic separation ...