Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Characterization of Glossina pallidipes midgut proteins as vaccine candidate(s) for Human African Trypanosomosis
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2007)There are currently no vaccines available against trypanosomosis and vector management as an option has problems with sustainability. Anti-vector and transmission blocking vaccine development is thus a novel strategy ... -
Mortality changes and life expectancy among ordinary assured lives in Kenya over the triennium 2000-2002
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2005)The mortality table for a given population is an important tool not only in terms of general actuarial and demographic studies, but also for public policy planning and private costing of certain services. It is widely ... -
A paleomagnetic study of volcanic rocks of Nairobi area
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The role of educational technology in Kenya
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2001)The Project is aimed at studying the role IT has played in the education sector particularly in the developing countries like Kenya. This would help understand the situation relating to IT and the role the Internet plays ... -
The quantum theory of pressure broadening of rotational spectrum by three dimensional rigid rotator
(Department of Physics,Brandeis University, 1972)This paper is organized in the following way: Section I is the introduction; Section IA deals with historical surveys of spectral line shape and widths. A quick perusal of literature reveals that a number of classical ... -
The ecology of macroinvertebrates associated with littoral wetlands of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
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The water quality characteristics of Noigameget brook of the upper Nzoia river basin
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 2005)People world over recognize that freshwater is a finite resource that is essential for economic growth and life sustenance. However, the management of water resources is facing increasing challenges due to unsustainable ... -
Development of a non-human primate model for human HIV/AIDs
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)HIV infection and the resultant disease, AIDS poses a big threat to humans world wide and an enormous challenge to scientists and healthcare workers. The causative agent of AIDS has been isolated and molecularly ... -
A comparative investigation of weather anomalies over Africa during the 1972 drought and 1977-1978 wet period
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 1984)In 1972 the African continent experienced severe drought conditions. 'Jh~Sudano-Sahelian drought started in 1968and persisted through 1974. Contrary to 1972, the years 1977 and 1978 received near normal rainfall in most ... -
Polarographic determination of heavy metals in foods, beverages and soft-drinks
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1985)In this analytical work, heavy metals were determined in different kinds of foods, beverages and soft drinks. Cadmium, copper, lead and zinc were detennined in rice,potatoes, carrots, cassava, beans, maize, tomatoes, meat ... -
Students performance patterns analysis for decision making
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2003)Ever since computers were invented, we have wondered whether they might be made to learn. A successful understanding of how to make computers learn would open many new uses of computers and new levels of competence and ... -
Evaluation of cropping systems and pesticides as strategies for managing flower thrips in snap beans in Mwea-Tebere, Central Kenya
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Assessing the impacts of poaching pressure and law enforcement on conservation of the Garamba National Park wildlife resources, North - Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Conservation biology has two main goals: first, to understand the effects of human activities on species, communities and ecosystems, and second, to develop practical approaches to preventing extinction of species. The ... -
Systematic risk and Un-Systematic risk on financial firms quoted on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2004)The primary motive for buying a stock is to sell it at a subsequently higher price. In many cases, dividends will also be expected. Dividends and price changes are the principal ingredients in what investors regard as ... -
Actuarial approaches to risk management and decision making in a defined benefit pension scheme case study: teachers service commission
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2005)The trustees and sponsors of defined benefit schemes rely heavily on the advice of the scheme actuary to make important decisions concerning funding of the scheme, the investment of its assets and the use of surplus ... -
Characterization of transgenic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) lines and the response of transformants to virus inoculation
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Mineralogy and paragenes is of the fluorite deposits in the Musgut-Kimwarer area, Kerio valley, Kenya
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1973)The mineralogy and paragenesis of fluorite in the Musgut-Kimwarer are described. The fluorite deposits occur in various isolated areas. The fluorite deposits occur within the Basement rocks of the Mozambique Belt in ... -
An assessment of water quality in the Kisumu bay area of the Wiman Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1986)The project involved a biologiccl and physico-chemical assessment of lake water quality in Kisurnu Bay in relation to abstraction and treatment for the Kisumu water supply and the impact of the rains on the water ... -
Catch assessment on the artisanal fisheries of Mpunguti marine reserve, Shimoni and Funzi bay, South Coast, Kenya
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2002) -
Limnological aspects and trace element analysis of some selected Kenyan natural inland waters
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1987)