Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Invariant and Hyper-invariant Subspaces of Some Classes of Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Direct sum decomposition of bounded linear operators gives a way of studying complicated operators since it decomposes these operators into parts whose structures are user friendly. It is known that some operators are ... -
Statistical Modelling of Unemployment Rate in Kenya Using Logistic Regression
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Unemployment is one of the challenges that has kept majority of governments around the world scratching their heads. It is one of the crisis of the modern world which keeps growing every day. It is mainly affected by the ... -
Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Rainfall and Temperature Over Sudd Wetland in South Sudan in a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Sudd wetland is the world’s largest floodplain area and is essential for livelihoods, economic income, and water resources for communities living in the surrounding area. The communities in this area have been using ... -
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Oloisukut Conservancy Community, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, approximately 1.4 billion people suffer from soil-transmitted helminth infections with disease burden estimated at 5.3 million Disability Adjusted Life Years. Mass drug administration (MDA) remains the World ... -
Simulation of Tropical Cyclone Activities Over the Southwestern Indian Ocean
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current study assessed the ability of the WRF-ARW model to forecast tropical cyclones over the Southwest Indian Ocean. The characteristics of tropical cyclones Jobo (2021), Kenneth (2019), and Idai (2019) were simulated ... -
Effects of Storage Conditions on Organic Acids Content and Sensory Properties of Cottage Cheese
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In order to conserve milk proteins and extend its shelf life, production of different cheeses is essential. Cottage cheese is grouped under soft cheeses. Soft cheeses are those cheeses that do not undergo maturation and ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Anti-inflammatory Compounds of the Stinging Nettle (Urtica Spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The stinging nettle is an alimurgic plant known for its anti-inflammatory ethnomedical importance. However, there are no studies that have attempted to identify the specific anti-inflammatory compounds within the extracts ... -
Assessment of the Efficiency of Drones in Surveillance and Control of Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Desert locust is a migratory pest with ability to change from solitary to gregarious phase in response to suitable ecological conditions and has been listed as one of the most destructive pest in the world. Current methods ... -
Assessment of Air Pollution and Prevalence Levels of Respiratory Diseases in Mukuru Informal Settlement in Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air pollution is one of the major environmental issues globally and is more pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is associated with adverse health effects, including respiratory diseases that have led to high morbidity ... -
Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ... -
Assessment of Water Quality of Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study assessed the water quality in Ndakaini dam located in Murang‘a County to ascertain the physiochemical, biological levels as well as some selected heavy metal concentrations. Assessment was also done on some ... -
Identification of Morpho-physiological Traits for Drought Tolerance and Their Associated Genomic Regions in Andean Gene Pool of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Drought is a major abiotic common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production constraint worldwide. There is limited knowledge on the role and relative importance of agronomic and morpho-physiological traits as well as the ... -
Effects of an Irrigation Scheme on Malaria Burden in Irrigated and Non-irrigated Areas of Homa Bay County, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malaria control efforts in the Lake Victoria Basin region have been stepped up by combining indoor residual spray intervention with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to reduce malaria transmission rates. However, ... -
Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ... -
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ... -
An Assessment of the Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Sustainable Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya’s population significantly depends on climate-based livelihoods which have been negatively affected by adverse climate change effects, leaving most households vulnerable. This study assessed the effects of climate ... -
An in Silico Approach for Screening and Discovery of Drug Leads Targeting the Non-coding Regions of Enterovirus A71 RNA Genome
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) is the aetiological agent of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in underage children leading to neurological conditions including brain encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis. HFMD is prevalent ... -
Assessment of Water Quality From Shallow Wells in Informal Settlements in Kenya: a Case of Nyalenda Estates, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study assessed the physico-chemical and bacteriological water quality parameters from shallow wells in Nyalenda A and B Estates in Kisumu County. The purpose was to evaluate the quality of water used by the residents ... -
Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling of Particulate Matter and Gaseous Emissions From Selected Cement Factories in Athi River Machakos County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cement manufacturing industries play a vital role in economic development through the development of infrastructure and the creation of employment opportunities. However, cement manufacturing results in the emission of ... -
Implementation of Quantum Key Distribution With Multiple Eavesdroppers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a type of quantum cryptography in which two parties generate and share a highly secure secret key, is a novel computational technique that can ensure high data security in modern quantum ...