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On Analysis And Synthesis Operators And Characterization Of The Synthesis Matrix Of A Frame In Terms Of The Frame Operator
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In this research paper we introduce the operators associated with a frame. That is the Analysis
and the Synthesis Operators and their basic properties. The structure of matrix representation
of the Synthesis operator is ...
Availability and prices of antimalarials and staffing levels in health facilities in Embu County, Kenya
(East and Central African Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019)
Effective treatment of malaria relies on the availability of quality medicines while
pricing is a major determinant of affordability. In addition, adequate numbers of
competent staff of different cadres is essential for ...
Ecological, recreational and educational potential of a small artificial wetland in an urban environment
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Pertinent questions remain on whether small, artificial wetlands, such as abandoned quarries play any ecological or socio-economic role in the environment. To increase information on roles played by small-sized artificial ...
Compositional Analysis and Optical Properties of Co Doped Tio2 Thin Films Fabricated by Spray Pyrolysis Method for Dielectric and P Hotocatalytic Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Abstract Cobalt doped TiO2 thin films (CTF) deposited by spray pyrolysis has been studied. The compositional analysis has been done using RBS method, while optical spectroscopy has been done by measuring the transmittance ...
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Various Designs of Ceramic Filter Membranes in Domestic Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of three different types of ceramic water filters (Disk, Candle and Frustum shaped) in treating drinking water. The ceramic water filters were made from red clay and sawdust ...
Oleanolic Acid and other Compounds Isolated from Cordia africana Lam which Inhibit Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Treatment of microbial infections has become complicated
due to increased resistance of microbes to the current drugs. The current
study investigates crude extracts and seven compounds from root ...
Rapid Screening using GIBEX Screens-to-nature System of Ethnomedicinal Plants from Ngong Forest, Kenya for Potency against Infectious Diseases and Antioxidant Activities: A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: Plants from Kenyan flora are traditionally used to manage a number of ailments including; chronic and infectious disease, to bolster the body immunity and for general health protections. The current investigation ...
Risk factors for the incursion, spread and persistence of the foot and mouth disease virus in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Identification of risk factors is crucial in Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control especially in endemic
countries. In Rwanda, almost all outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) have started in Eastern ...
Two novel lignans derivatives and two fusicoccane diterpenoids from whole plant of Hypoestes verticillaris (L.f.) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Bioassay-guided screening of Hypoestes verticillaris whole plant CH2Cl2:MeOH (1:1) extract for anti-plasmodial activity yielded four new compounds: two lignans 2, 6-dimethoxysavinin (1), 2,6-dimethoxy-(7E)-7,8-dehydrohel ...
Comparative in silico study of congocidine congeners as potential inhibitors of African swine fever virus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
African swine fever virus (ASFV) infection is fatal in domesticated pigs, with a mortality rate
approaching 100%. This may result in economic losses and threats to food security. Currently, there are no approved vaccines ...