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Solar Storms and Their Effect on Man-made Satellites
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Sun exists in a cyclical pattern of solar activity. This dynamic nature creates what we refer
to as space weather, and a key featured associated with it is a solar storm. These storms create
a coupled system joining ...
Time to Treatment Outcome and Associated Factors Among Tuberculosis Patients: an Application of Cox Regression Model
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Tuberculosis is among the leading causes of morbidity in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB is ranked ninth leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of a single ...
Evaluation of Phenotypic Plasticity in Reproductive Fitness Traits of Arabis Alpina L. (Brassicaceae) in the Afromontane Region of Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Afromontane region is widely recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, harboring rare, endemic, and threatened plant species. However, these species face multiple threats, including habitat fragmentation, deforestation, ...
A Study on the Effect of Mounting Parameters on the Performance of Bifacial Solar Modules
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Bifacial Photovoltaic (bPV) is a technology that is fast gaining traction and has the
potential to enhance overall electricity generation. Unlike conventional modules, bPV can
capture the sun's rays and convert them into ...
Assessment of Elemental Content and Associated Radiological Exposure in Sand Beds of Tiva River, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The geological structure of the river Tiva basin in Kitui County indicates heavy mineral sands like zircon, ilmenite, and hematite, associated with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) from primordial radionuclides ...
Microservice Based Architecture Referral for Health Information Exchange With Patient Authorization for Hmis – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
In this current century, health care in organizations can be improved among other factors with proper health care information systems. According to Yasser (2017), health care across the world has been greatly impacted by ...
Understanding the Cosmological Crisis on the Shape of the Universe Using Planck Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The shape of the universe has been a major topic of debate for scientists over the years. Since the
beginning of time human beings have been seeking answers to intriguing questions concerning the
nature of the universe, ...
Development of a Differential Normal Pulse Voltammetric Method for Phosphate Determination in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Determination of phosphate levels in water is important in assessing the quality of drinking water and remediation of phosphate in water sources. Visible spectrophotometry is the standard technique that has been used for ...
Analysis of Subtropical Anticyclones as Synoptic Controls of Seasonal Rainfall Extremes in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study aims to investigate the influence of anticyclones adjacent to Africa on seasonal rainfall extremes over East Africa, focusing on the March to May (MAM) and October to December (OND) rainy seasons. Specific ...
Status of Copper Level and Effects of Rhizatech®tm Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Wheat Growth, Yield and Copper Ion Uptake in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Soil related abiotic factors hindering wheat production in wheat growing regions in East Africa include
poor soil fertility, pests, diseases, drought and salinity. Copper (Cu) deficiency has been identified in
soils in ...