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Multiple Endemic Solutions in an Epidemic Hepatitis B Model without Vertical Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This paper examines the dynamics of Hepatitis B via a Susceptible Exposed Infectious Recovered (SEIR) type epidemic model. Previous studies have shown that Hepatitis B is characterized by multiple endemic solutions, a ...
Internet Utilization: A Case of Connected Rural and Urban Secondary Schools in Kenya
(2010)
This paper looks at the utilization of the Internet among teachers and students in connected rural and urban
secondary schools in Kenya. A conceptual framework composed of variables which can explain Internet
utilization ...
Effect of Annealing and Surface Passivation on Doped SnO2 Thin FilmsPrepared by Spray Pyrolysis Technique
(2015)
In this study doped SnO2 thin films have been prepared by spray pyrolysis technique using an alcoholic precursor
solution consisting of stannic chloride (SnCl4.5H2O), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) and palladium chloride (PdCl2). ...
Effects of antioxidants on oxidation and storage stability of Croton megalocarpus biodiesel
(Springer, 2016)
The effects of antioxidants and storage on oxidation stability of croton biodiesel and its blends with petro-diesel were determined using PetroOxy equipment. The biodiesel and blends were kept in Pyrex reagent bottles and ...
Identification Key for Aspergillus Species Isolated from Maize and Soil of Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The aim of this study was to identify Aspergillus species isolated from maize kernels and soils of maize fields of Nandi County using macro and micro morphological characteristics. A cross sec- tional research design was ...
The critical organizational factors of e-government in Kenya.
(2015)
eGovernment focusses on the use of technology to achieve levels of improvement in various areas of government,
transforming the nature of politics and relations between the government and citizens. However, in Kenya, just ...
Use of GPS With Road Mapping For Traffic Analysis
(2012-11)
Traffic control and management requires high-tech computerized solutions as opposed to the manual methods that commonly involve the use
of traffic policemen, traffic lights and safety cameras. Collection and analysis of ...
Chemical Communication in the Honey Bee Scarab Pest Oplostomus haroldi : Role of ( Z )-9-Pentacosene
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Oplostomus haroldi Witte belongs to a unique
genus of afro-tropical scarabs that have associations with
honey bee colonies, from which they derive vital nutrients.
Although the attributes of the honey bee nest impose ...
Screening for antimicrobial compounds in Gardenia volkensii fruits (Rubiaceae)
(2013)
A modified iridoid (GV2) was isolated as a yellow powder in the yield of 0.3% of the dichloromethane crude extract of Gardenia
volkensii fruits. It showed some antimicrobial activity on Escherichia coli with a Minimum ...