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Electrophoretic Deposition ofTiO2Thin Films for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In this study, electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique was used to deposittitanium dioxide (TiO2) thin filmson conducting glass substratesfor application in photocatalytic degradation of organic ...
Splitting and Admissible Topologies Defined on the Set of Continuous Functions Between Bitopological Spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In this paper, p-splitting, p-admissible, s-splitting and s-admissible topologies on the sets p−C(Y, Z) and s−C(Y, Z) are defined and their properties explored. exponential functions are introduced in function spaces and ...
Plasmodium-associated changes in human odor attract mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Malaria parasites (Plasmodium) can change the attractiveness of their vertebrate hosts to Anopheles vectors, leading to a greater number of vector–host contacts and increased transmission. Indeed, naturally Plasmodium-infected ...
Effect of four rounds of annual school-wide mass praziquantel treatment for schistosoma mansoni control on schistosome-specific immune responses.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This study evaluated potential changes in antischistosome immune responses in chil-dren from schools that received 4 rounds of annual mass drug administration (MDA) of praziquantel (PZQ). In a repeated cross-sectional study ...
Changes In Phytochemical Content During Different Growth Stages In Tubers Of Five Varieties Of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) synthesizes a variety of bioactive metabolites including phenolic compounds and glycoalkaloids that protects against insects and diseases, and may influence its nutritional quality. Phenolics ...
Contents lists available atScienceDirectJournal of Hydrology: Regional Studiesjournal homepage:www.elsevier.com/locate/ejrhImpacts of land use and land cover change on surface runoff,discharge and lowflows: Evidence from East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Region:East Africa.Focus:A review of catchment studies (n = 37) conducted in East Africa evaluating the impacts ofLand Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) on discharge, surface runoff, and lowflows.New hydrological ...
Effective Biotransformation Of Reactive Black 5 Dye Using Crude Protease From Bacillus Cereus Strain KM201428
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Effective effluent treatment is a paramount step towards conserving the dwindling clean water resources. The present study describes the use of crude protease extract from Bacillus Cereus Strain KM201428 biotransformation ...
Who Controls the Digital? Value Chains and the Challenges of Connectivity for East African Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In recent years, internet connectivity has greatly improved across the African continent. This
paper examines the consequences that this shift has had for East African firms that are part of
global value chains (GVCs). ...
Assessment of the trends and presence of Water Related Conflicts in the Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Basin: ACase for Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The main objective of the study was to assess how water resources are accessed, used and managed by diverse users pursuingdifferent socio-economic activities amicably. The Theory of Access, Game Theory, and Tragedy of ...
Assessment of Honeybee Colony Performance in the Agro-Ecological Zones of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Honeybee colony performance is the ability of the honeybees to defend the colony and also to effectively collect nectar and pollen and thus productivity. The colony performance of honeybees in nine agro-ecological zones ...