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Geodetic network adjustment through robust parameter estimation
(1996)
The classical estimation procedures, such as least
squares approach, tised to estimate parameters in geodetic
network adjustment, take into consideration several
assumptions about normality and independence of ...
Die widerspiegelung der samburu-kultur und umwelt in ihren marchen
(1996)
Samburu Kinder werden unter anderem durch die Erzahlung von Marchen erzogen. Ihnen werden dabei verschiedene Traditionen, Sitten und Gebrauche der Gesellschaft beigebracht. Tiergeschichten werden am haufigsten zu ...
Factors that influence hookworm transmission in Seme, kisumu district, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
This study discusses the relationship between the human environment and disease prevalence in Seme, Kisumu District, Kenya. The principal objective of the study was to investigate risk factors that influence hookworm ...
Isolation and Bioassay of Striga Hermonthica Seed Germination Stimulants From Non-host Crops and Field Testing for Control Efficacy
(1996)
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. is a severe parasite on maize and
a limiting factor in achieving optimum maize yields in infested
areas in Africa. The parasite seeds are stimulated to germinate by
root exudates from ...
Investigation of some clinical pharmacokinetic factors in Kenyan Africans
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
This is the first broad based clinical pharmacokinetics study carried out in Africans aimed at
determining whether disease states have an influence on the pharmacokinetics of xenobiotics.
It has been shown, in this study ...
A model of information system for rural development planning at district level: a case study of Laikipia district, Kenya
(1996-10)
The thesis consists of a district case study
conducted in Laikipia, Kenya. The objective is to
construct and demonstrate a district planning information
systems (PIS) model for planning at district level. It is
based ...
Towards a strategy for the operation and management of public transport services in Nakuru Town.
(1996)
Public transportation is an essential service and a necessary input in the development process
of a town/city and the nation at large. For towns/cities in developing countries like Nakuru, the role
of public transport ...
The role of bicycles in rural transport: A case study of Ngware-ini of Nyando Division
(1996)
The use of the motorised modes in rural area& .have been
found to be low due to the fact that they are inaccessible to· the
majority. The inaccessibility can be attributed to low 4ncome
level and· iow surfaced roads ...
An Assessment of the groundwater quality variations with Land use in Chirichiro catchment, Upper Gucha drainage basin
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
The thesis is looking at an assessment of ground water quality variations with landuse and time in parts of Chirichiro Catchment of upper Gucha drainage basin covering an area approximately 55 km2. A total of 28 sampled ...