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Development and optimization of the Suna trap as a tool for mosquito monitoring and control
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Monitoring of malaria vector populations provides information about disease transmission risk, as well
as measures of the effectiveness of vector control. The Suna trap is introduced and evaluated with regard ...
Putnam-Fuglede Theorem For N-Power Normal And W-hyponormal Operators,
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Reducibility implies direct sum decompositions of Hilbert space operators and any pair of operators
which satisfy the Putnam-Fuglede theorem is reducible. In this presentation, the familiar
Putnam-Fuglede theorem is ...
Investigation of the Effect of film Thickness on the Optical Properties of Amorphous Se 85-xTe15Sbx
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Amorphous thin films of Se85-xTe15Sbx (x = 0.0, 0.5, 2.5, and 5.0 at. %) deposited by flash evaporation technique,
have been investigated in the wavelength range of 500nm-3000nm. It is found that the effect of increasing ...
Advocacy towards changes on laws governing access to safe abortion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Unsafe abortion is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide as well as in Kenya.
The discussion of a revised constitution for Kenya during 2008 to August 2010 was an opportunity to create ...
Effect of temperature on the life history parameters of noctuid lepidopteran stem borers, busseola fusca and sesamia calamistis
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10-06)
The influence of temperature on the development, mortality, fecundity and life table parameters of two important noctuid African cereal pests, Busseola fusca and Sesamia calamistis was investigated under laboratory conditions. ...
Suppression of nociception by Solanum incanum (Lin.) Diclomethane root extract is associated anti-inflammatory activity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Solanum incanum is an herb that is an important African folklore remedy for several ailments
such as inflammation, pain, fever, microbial diseases, and neoplastic disorders. The herb
possesses several pharmacological ...
Exploring the High-altitude Nuclear Detonation and Magnetic Storms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The High-altitude Nuclear Detonation (HND) experiments were carried between 1958/62 by both the United
States of America (USA) and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR); the Starfish HND resulted
in many ...
Flemingins G–O, Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Constituents of the Leaves of Flemingia grahamiana
(2014)
The known flemingins A–C (1–3) and nine new chalcones, named flemingins G–O (4–12), along with deoxyhomoflemingin (13) and emodin (14) were isolated from a leaf extract of Flemingia grahamiana. The isolated chalcones were ...
The selection of a standard STR panel for DNA profiling of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10-26)
Abstract The African elephant (Loxodonta africana)
population in Kenya is declining at an alarming rate due to
habitat destruction, human-elephant conflicts and the current
escalation of poaching for ivory. This study ...
Mobile Learning: A Bridging Technology for varying Learner Entry Behavior
(2014)
The use of technology in teaching and learning processes has brought a major shift in the way instructors have to design instructions. The cost of mobile devices has declined with time making the devices affordable. All ...