Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Assessment Of Levels Of Urban Air Pollutants And Trace Elements In Roadside Soils; A Case Study In Eastleigh Area, Nairobi
(School of Physical Sciences, College of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2008)In this study, the assessment of five most common air pollutants from vehicular emissions were done along Juja road in Eastleigh area, Nairobi. Sampling was done for soil samples, particulate matter (PMIO), sulfur dioxide ... -
Diversity in structure, composition and properties of silk from African wild silkmoths
(school of biological sciences, 2012-10)Wild silk production is a unique eco-friendly agro-practice with enormous potential for income generation and additional benefit of compatibility with conservation goals. African wild silkmoths occur in three major ... -
Impact of intensive larval control and monitoring on malaria vectors in an area of high insecticide treated net coverage in rural Western Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2009)Integrated control of vectors of human malaria in sub-Saharan Africa relies on strategic targeting of mosquito vectors. An anti-larval control study was implemented in an area of high insecticide treated bed net (ITN) ... -
Comparative study of bird guilds in different cropping systems on farm lands adjacent to Kakamega forest
(school of biological sciences, 2011-11)Tropical rainforests are characterized by habitat stability and complexity. Hence, the forests support a rich biological diversity, including 40% of all bird species. However, these rain forests have been shrinking due ... -
Efficacy of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen for the control of anopheles ganibiae giles senso stricto
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2009)Mosquito larval control is an important component in malaria vector control package which has been neglected for quite long time, but recently, a renewed interest on this tool has been observed by introduction of IGRs ... -
Effects of insecticide treated stable nets on Glossina (Glossinadae), Trypanosomiasis and other Dipterans
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2008)A field study was conducted to assess the protection conferred to zero-grazed animals against tsetse and trypanosomiasis by surrounding a zero-grazing unit with a polyethylene net. The units were subjected to various ... -
Screening for Resistance to Potato Virus Y and Potato Virus X in Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.)
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2008)Studies were conducted at KARI-Tigoni and KARI-Marindas (Molo) with the aim of assessing the value of using varieties with Potato Virus Y (PVX) and Potato Virus X (PVX) resistance in preventing crop losses under the local ... -
Medium range olfactory responses of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae to synthetic odor blends
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2008)The interaction between the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae and its human host is mediated mainly by olfactory cues that emanate from the host. Several compounds from whole body odor, sweat and breath are proven mosquito ... -
The structure and function of the Plankton community in the Pelagic zone of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2002)In Lake Naivasha minimal fish predation upon the zooplankton due to low fish biomass and the absence of true planktivorous fish is suspected, from previous studies. The relative importance of the two forces, top-down ... -
TPARVADB: a public resource for housing and analyzing genomic data extracted from theileria parva and other Apicomplexan species.
(University of NairobiCentre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, 2010)Exhaustive analysis of the newly sequenced Theileria parva genome has been hindered by absence of a T parva specific database. Such a database will enable analysis of T parva genome in a systematic framework with ... -
Antimicrobial properties of phyllanthus species
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)The antimicrobial activities of two species, Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus odontodenius traditionally used for treatment of microbial diseases were investigated in comparison to Phyllanthus niruri. Aqueous (hot and ... -
Evaluation of Water Fern (Salvinia molesta) as an Alternative Source of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for Cultured Tilapia
(Cebib, 2012)Long chain omega-3 PUF As; EPA and DHA found mainly in fish, have been reported to have cardio-protective and other health benefits in humans. Unfortunately, capture fisheries cannot meet the demand for these fatty acids. ... -
Modeling of household decision making using a two stage cluster survey data
(School of mathematics, 2011-07)In central province of Kenya, families fall under different structures. These structure depend on the various parameters like the education of the spouses, their levels of income, the family decision maker, how family ... -
Application of eda to trade taxes: A case of import duty and import declaration fee in Kenya
(School of mathematics, 2011-11)Exploratory data analysis methods form an integral part of statistical programmes as a component of a course in basic statistics. In this article a number of useful statistical graphics playa crucial role in the extraction ... -
Establish a link between female genital mutilation and infant mortality in Kenya
(School of mathematics, 2011-08)Cesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving technique for both mother and infant. On the other hand it presents documented medical risks such to both mother and baby, which if anticipated can be averted or have their ... -
Modelling non-obstetric factors of cesarean section births
(School of mathematics, 2010-09)Cesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving technique for both mother and infant. On the other hand it presents documented medical risks such to both mother and baby, which if anticipated can be averted or have their ... -
Modeling the determinants of fertility in Kenya using the Kenya demorgraphic health survey 2008-9
(School of mathematics, 2011-11)Fertility has declined substantially in developing countries in the period sincel960, primarily as the result of increases in contraceptive prevalence. Little dispute is found on this point, but considerable debate has ... -
Claims reserving using overdispersed poisson model
(School of mathematics, 2011-10)HIV/AIDS pandemic is a global crisis with consequences that will be felt for decades to come. It has already claimed more than 25 million lives and another 40 million people are currently estimated to be living with ... -
Evaluation of vct utilization by women in Kenya using the logistic regression model
(School of mathematics, 2010-07)HIV/AIDS pandemic is a global crisis with consequences that will be felt for decades to come. It has already claimed more than 25 million lives and another 40 million people are currently estimated to be living with ... -
On fredholm and weyl operators in hilbert spaces
(School of mathematics, 2011-08)This project deals with Fredholm, Weyl and Browder operators in Hilbert spaces. Chapter one is t be int.rorl uct.iou part whore not at ions and detin it ions are gIven. Chapter two tackles Fredholm operators by form ...