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Synthesis of Clay Derived Nanosilicates Impregnated With Prosopis Juliflora Biochar for Removal of Selected Heavy Metals in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to growing urbanization, population growth, and industrial activity, heavy metals are now entering water bodies at a faster pace. The current treatment methods are ineffective, and this has detrimental effects for ... -
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ... -
A Synthesis of Some of the Philosophical Conceptions of Mind
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1999)This thesis is basically concerned with synthesis of some of the philosophical conceptions of mind. The history of the use and the description of the term 'mind' reveal a multiplicity of views. First, a metaphysical ... -
The synthesis of Vernolamides from Vernonia Galameinsis oil
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Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-cancer Application of Platinum(Ii) Thiosemicarbazone Complexes
(UON, 2021)Coordination compounds have great potential as drug molecules. However, their instability, poor water solubility, and multi-drug resistance limit their use. Unstable coordination compounds may undergo unnecessary ligand ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Novel Palladium Complexes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Palladium(II)thiosemicarbazone complexes are known to be good anticancer agents. However, their stability is a challenge during biological application because of faster ligand exchange kinetics. This research focused on ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Photophysical Studies of Novel Porphyrin-based Compounds for Application in Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (Pact)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There are a number of techniques employed to rid microbial contaminants from water. The inefficacy of some of these methods in removing microorganisms in contaminated water, has resulted to increased incidences of water-borne ... -
Synthesis, Characterization And Testing Of Titanium (iv) Oxide Tungsten (vi) Oxide Compound As Potential Catalysts For Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07)The objective of this study was to synthesize Titanium (IV) Oxides tungsten (VI) oxide compound and subsequently test them for use as photo catalysts in water purification. The synthesized compound was calcined at 575DC. ... -
Synthesis, Structural and Phase Characterisation of proton conducting Oxides
(2012)Generation of energy and supply to meet the ever-increasing demand without damaging the environmental have contributed to research motivation of fuel cells. This research is an effort in searching for efficient and ... -
Synthesis, Structure Elucidation and Reactivity of Palladium(Ii) and Platinum(Ii) Complexes for Anticancer Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the work was to come up with stable metal complexes with bulky ligands coordinated to the metal center and test them in anticancer studies. Literature reports that bulky ligands and trans geometry for ... -
System Analysis Of Academic Activities Of The University Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiInstitute of Computer Science, 1986-10)The education system is concerned with the inculcating of norms and values of the society to the young generation. University education sub-system, therefore forms an integral part of the otherwise gigantic education ... -
System and Process Factors That Contribute to Insulin Related Medication Errors in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction Insulin provides the greatest flexibility in the management of diabetes in hospital settings. It is categorized as a high risk medicine because of its low therapeutic index. Insulin medication errors can ... -
System Automation And Revenue Collection In Siaya County Government, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of the revenue collection department is to employ the resources at their disposal to achieve the targeted revenue collection. This is possible when the right strategies are used and both the collectors and ... -
System Design and Levelized Cost of Electricity Assessment for Solar Pv Electrification: Case Study of Kalisasi Village, Mwingi Sub-county, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is significant evolution underway in the electric power sector, with increased harnessing of renewable energy sources (RES) and efforts to decarbonize the energy system. Not only has technological innovation driven ... -
System failure and perceived quality of services: a case of equity bank
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The banking industry in Kenya in the recent past has experienced a lot of innovations and changes in service delivery that have been prompted by competition among banks, especially for more customers. This has seen banks ... -
A System for Credit Appraising - An application of the LogitBoost Algorithm
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Mitigation of credit risk is a key aspect of portfolio management in any financial institution. This is chiefly due to difficulties in uncovering uncertainties in information provided by credit applicants and also due ... -
System For The Office Of The President, District Focus For Rural Development
(Institute of Computer of Computer Science, 1992-11)In this report I have tried to cover, in part, analysis and investigation of the existing manual system for monitoring development projects, at the Office of the President. Out of this analysis and an analysis of the ... -
System Interoperability Web Data-exchange Service Bus For Integrating Health Information Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Given the need to manage increasing information and knowledge within Kenya‟s health sector, developments in information technology have become more crucial to meet the required demand. Healthcare providers especially ...