Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Determination of Honey Quality and Its Antibacterial Effects on Bee Health
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of pathogens on apiculture has led to the rapid decline in bee colonies in some parts of the world. Evidence in literature on pathogenic resistance to conventional antibiotics indicates that the use of antibiotics ... -
Governance of the Practice of Traditional Medicine in Selected Markets of Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Traditional medicine (TM) is a conglomeration of natural products that are used in the treatment of diseases and sociocultural syndromes. Folk medicine employs a wider array of natural products that primarily include ... -
Assessment of Community Institutions' Contribution to Forest and Water Governance in the Kilungu Catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The roles and responsibilities of Community Forest Associations (CFAs) and Associations of Water Resource Users (WRUAs) in forest and water resource management have been investigated. However, their comparative contributions ... -
Using Transfer Learning to Leverage Large Un-labelled Datasets to Improve Classification Models in Cases With Small- Labelled Datasets: Application to Paediatric Diagnostic and Prognostic Models
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Diagnostic and prognostic models based on machine learning models can improve diagnosis and identification of patients at risk of adverse health outcomes. Healthcare delivery can thus be improved in low and middle income ... -
Ecology of Immature Stages of the Dengue Fever Vector Aedes Aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) in Rural and Urban Sites of the Southern Coast of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Aedes aegypti is the most important vector of dengue fever and several other arboviruses of public health such as Zika and Chikungunya. Currently vector management is the only available option for disease control. Efficient ... -
Role of Fungal-bacterial Interactions for Improved Hexachlorocyclohexane (Hch) Biodegradation in Soil
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), such as hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) were extensively used across the globe for agricultural and public health purposes due to their effectiveness, relatively low cost, and ease of use. ... -
Antiobesity and Caecal Microbiome Effects of Dichloromethane – Methanolic Extracts of Solanum Nigrum (Subsp Villosum) in High Fat Fed Sprague Dawley Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite the rapid rise of obesity in Kenya, its treatment and management has remained a challenge due to its high side effects and unaffordability. Locally based remedies may offer cheaper, safer and more cost effective ... -
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 ... -
Diagnostic Analysis and Modeling of Trace Biometals and Speciation Alterations in Urinary Tract Cancers by Machine Learning Based X-ray Fluorescence and Scatter (Xrfs) Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy has the capability to determine the levels, chemical speciation, and distribution of trace biometals in a biological sample for disease diagnostics. Direct biometals analysis in soft tissues ... -
Anticancer and Antibacterial Properties of Secondary Metabolites From Three Selected Macaranga Species and Phytochemistry of Ficus Thonningii
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Medicinal plants are essential in human ailment therapy even before modern civilization.The quest for and utilization of these medicinal plants has continued to receive increased interest. Cancer is a major global health ... -
Diversity of Vibrio Cholerae Bacteriophages From Lake Victoria, Coastal and Central Regions of Kenya and Assessment Of Their Potential as Bio Control Agents Against the Pathogen
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cholera, a devastating diarrheal disease that accounts for more than 10% of children’s deaths worldwide, has persistently remained a health threat to world’s population at large. It is endemic in many countries and in ... -
Context Aware Computational Trust Model for Robust and Accurate Recommender Systems Algorithms for Ecommerce Platforms
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Online shopping has become part and parcel of our lives and more so as aggravated by the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic which necessitated need for social distancing and also work from home. This has led to unprecedented ... -
Analysis of Clean Energy Technologies’ Effects on Energy Poverty: Household Air Pollution and Human Health in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Limited access to modern energy is a significant challenge in developing countries, substantially impacting the environment, economy, and human health. Although significant advantages are expected from the ongoing efforts ... -
Development and Evaluation of a Learner Behavior Model for a Learning Management System
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most Learning Management Systems (LMS) lack automated components that analyze data and generate information on learner behavior. Majorly traditional manual tools and methods such as the administration of questionnaires ... -
Malaria Transmission Dynamics in Sentinel Sites and Mixed Crop Irrigation Scheme in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Knowledge of the effects of environmental changes on malaria vector bionomics and surveillance of malaria transmission is important in understanding malaria epidemiology. This study aimed to provide information on the ... -
Genetic Polymorphism in the Ccr5-delta32 Allele and the Role of Mobile Technology in Evaluating Hiv Drug Resistance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)More than 37 million individuals are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and numerous people die from HIV-related illnesses annually. Although HIV prevalence and patterns vary by nation, the occurrences ... -
Anaerobic Decomposition and Voltage Produced by Selected Pesticides Using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this study, combined anaerobic and aerobic conditions were employed inside an air cathode double-chamber MFC, in an attempt to bio-remediate lambda-cyhalothrin, chlorpyrifos, and malathion in loam soil, tomato and cabbage ... -
Direct Screening of Micronutrients on Maize Plant Leaves Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (HHXRF)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foliar nutrient analysis is an indication of soil’s elemental compositions. However, its use has been limited by the short window available for plant sampling and analysis since different plant species utilize nutrients ... -
Effects of Climatic Variability on Nematode Diversity Richness, Distribution, and Use of Resistant Potato Varieties for Management of Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera Rostochiensis) in Nyandarua, in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Temperature, latitude, and altitude are critical in the soil nematode distribution. The documentation of macro-ecological diversity and geographic distribution patterns of soil-dwelling nematodes have received little ...