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First-principle investigation of structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Co2VIn and CoVIn Heusler compounds
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Investigation of the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of full-Heusler Co2VIn as well as half-Heusler CoVIn Cobalt based Heusler compounds using density functional theory (DFT) leads to the general conclusion ...
Optoelectronic Properties of F-co-doped PTO Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
F-co-doped Palladium Tin Oxide (PTO) thin films were pyrolytically deposited on glass substrate at 4500
C
using an alcoholic precursor solution consisting of Tin (IV) Chloride (SnCl4.5H2O), Palladium Chloride (PdCl2) ...
Preparation and Characterization of Indium and Gallium doped Transparent ZnO films for Solar cell Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In this work, the effect of indium (In) and gallium (Ga) dopants on the structural, optical and
electrical properties of ZnO thin films was studied. ZnO thin films were deposited on glass substrates
at 400°C using the ...
Magnetic properties of iron nanoparticle
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Magnetic properties of Fe nanoparticles with different sizes synthesized by a physical deposition technique have been investigated experimentally. We have used a high pressure sputtering technique to deposit iron nanoparticles ...
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge on Use and Conservation of Wild Medicinal Food Plants in Loita Sub-county, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Aims: To evaluate the role of indigenous knowledge in the use and conservation of wild medicinal food plants in Loita sub-county, Narok County.
Study Design: Stratified random sampling was used to select respondents.
Place ...
Occurrence, abundance and distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in the Nyando River catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A baseline study was conducted of the occurrence of macroinvertebrates at 26 sites in the Nyando River catchment
in 2005–2006. A total of 13 orders and 16 families of Arthropoda, Mollusca, Platyhelminthes and Annelida ...
In silico structural and functional prediction of African swine fever virus protein-B263R reveals features of a TATA-binding protein
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the etiological agent of ASF, a fatal hemorrhagic fever that affects domestic pigs. There is currently no vaccine against ASFV, making it a significant threat to the pork industry. The ...
Influence of Perception and Quality of ICT‐Based Agricultural Input Information on Use of ICTs by Farmers in Developing Countries: Case of Sikasso in Mali
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Small-scale cereal farmers dominate agricultural activities in developing countries. These agricultural activities are characterized by low productivity due to lack of agricultural input information. ...
Smartphones Supporting Monitoring Functions: Experiences from Sweet Potato Vine Distribution in sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This chapter shares experiences in the use of smartphones to collect monitoring data for sweet potato vine multiplication and dissemination activities in sub-Saharan Africa. An Open Data Kit (ODK) technology is used to ...
Supplier Selection Process Based on Fuzzy Logic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In Kenyan governmental organizations, supplier selection during procurement process is regulated by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal act. The act requires the selection to be done on technical and financial basis, ...