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Internet access in Africa: empirical evidence from Kenya and Nigeria
(Institute for New Technologies, United Nations University, Keizer Karelplein 19, 6211 TC Maastricht, The Netherlands, 2004)Using empirical and new field data, this exploratory study investigates the pattern of adoption and constraints to the use of the Internet in Africa. A cross-country examination using regression shows that Internet use is ... -
An Intrinsic Dislocation Density – Finite Element Formulation Of Metal Plasticity
(School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologySchool of Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2012)A computational model was developed to simulate elastic and plastic behavior in Body Centered Cubic (BCC) metals and alloys. The model provided for simultaneous simulation of the micro and macro length scales and used ... -
Introduction The right of everybody to decent housing had been recognised in 1948 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and was further affirmed
(College of Architecture and Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1991) -
An Introduction To The Mechanical Properties Of Building Materials
(Nairobi University PressEnvrironmental and Biosystems Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2003) -
Inventory of building resources, techniques and designs for Maasai Integrated Shelter Project (MISP)
(Depatment of Architecture and Building Science, University of Nairobi, 2000) -
An Inventory Of Public Transport Base Year Network. Nairobi Urban Study
(Civil and Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1971) -
An Inverse Dynamic Model of a Spherical Electrohydraulic Actuator for Use in a Dexterous Mechanical Hand
(1997)The purpose of this article is to develop an inverse dynamic model of a two-degree-of-freedom electrohydraulic actuator. The actuator is to be incorporated at the base of each of three fingers of a nine-degree-of-freedom ... -
An Investigation Into Low‐temperature Nitrogen Plasma Environment Effect On The Content Of Polyphenols During Withering In Made Kenyan Tea
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Low-temperature nitrogen plasma (LTNP) was used to wither green tea leaf to study its effect on the polyphenol content. Using a dielectric barrier discharge chamber to provide the LTNP environment, green tea leaf was ... -
An Investigation into the process of Compulsory Acquisition and suggestions on the choice of valuation methodology in making claims for compensation for land for various infrastructure
(2008)Over the last six years there has been a tremendous development of infrastructure projects in virtually all corners of Kenya. This has taken the form of Road Improvement Project, Water and sewerage improvement project and ... -
Investigation of Destruction of Survey Monuments
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Investigation of interior stress relationships on rigid pavements along Mbagathi road, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)This research was carried out on Mbagathi Road which is approximately 6km dual carriageway that starts at Langata Road (C58) roundabout and ends at Ngong road (C60) roundabout at City mortuary in Nairobi City. Mbagathi ... -
Investigation Of The Essential Trace Element Concentrations And Chemical Safety Of Pica Products Consumed In Some Regions Of Kenya And Tanzania
(Nuclear Science & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005) -
An Investigation of the Flow Field Above a Two Dimensional Finite Width Strong Heat Source in the Atmosphere
(Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1972) -
An Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Sisal Fibre, Loofah Matt And their Composites with Epoxy Resin
(Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1997)The mechanical properties of sisal fibre, loofah matt, epoxy resin and their resulting composites were determined experimentally. The influence of volume fraction of the reinforcing fibres and matt on the mechanical ... -
An investigation on industry-sponsored design projects' effectiveness at the first-year level: potential issues and preliminary results
(2006)This paper presents the preliminary work for developing guidelines to ensure that industry-sponsored projects in first-year courses aid, not hamper, retention of students. Specifically, the overall research plan includes ... -
Investigation Report into the course of failure of an earth dam in Limuru 3 months after commissioning. 2000.
(Civil and Construction Engineering Building, University of Nairobi, 2000) -
Ionomic variation characterization in African leafy vegetables for micronutrients using xrf and hplc
(Nuclear Science & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2010)Beside the phytochemical, ionomic fingerprinting represents the inorganic trace element composition of the cellular and organismal component. High-throughput elemental analysis technologies, such as X-Ray Fluorescence ... -
IoT based monitoring system for epileptic patients
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)The unpredictable nature of epileptic seizures makes it challenging to detect and effectively treat this disorder. The seizures are random, and most epileptic patients experience dangerous physical symptoms during an attack ...