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Antagonistic effect of alkaloids and saponins on bioactivity in the quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra sond.): further evidence to support biotechnology in traditional medicinal plants
(2013)
Background
The Quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra) is used as a medicinal plant among traditional communities in many countries to manage tumors and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. To validate indigenous ...
Optimizing Neural Network for TV Idle Channel Prediction in Cognitive Radio Using Particle Swarm Optimization
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Integration of ICTs in Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools in Kenya
(2013)
This research project presents a research study on Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) integration in primary school education as it sought to develop a
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the integration ...
The Dynamics of Vector-Host Feeding Contact Rate with Saturation: A Case of Malaria in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
In this study, we develop an expression for a saturated mosquito feeding rate in an SIS malaria model to determine its effect on infection and transmission dynamics of malaria in the highlands of Western Kenya. The basic ...
Coastal Waters
(2013)
Density-functional Study Of Luminescence In Polypyridine Ruthenium Complexes
(University of Nairobi, 2013-02)
A density-functional theory (DFT) study of five ruthenium complexes has been carried out with the goal of gaining deeper insight into factors governing luminescence lifetimes. The five compounds are [Ru(bpy)3]2+ (1), ...
Dye-Sensitized and Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic (PV Devices' Outdoor Performance: A Comparative Study
(2013)
The performance of a dye-sensitized solar
module (DSSM) has been investigated under different air
mass (AM), irradiance intensity and temperature conditions
in Nairobi, Kenya. The good response of the DSSM to short
wavelength ...
The Family «geraniaceae» In North-east Tropical Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Although the species of this family are all small herbs which are very rare, this paper has brought to light the most up-to-date information about the family in the Horn of Africa. The flora area is an interesting one since ...
Citizen-centric evaluation framework for e-government systems in Kenya. The case of public service commission of Kenya Online Recruitment & Selection system
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
E-government services is growing at a considerable pace, especially in developing countries as government seeks to make use of ICT to serve its citizens efficiently and effectively. E-government projects cost are enormous ...
The relationship between functional absence of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis to the fifth digit and absence of the Palmaris Longus2013
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
The Palmaris Longus (PL) and the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS) to the fifth
digit are both highly variable muscles and there has been controversy as to whether there is a link in their absences.
Obj ...