Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Assessment Of Radiological Hazards Associated With Indoor Norm Dose Exposure In Residential Houses In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Indoor air quality has profound impact on health worldwide; effects on respiratory, circulatory and immune systems due to sick building syndrome. This study examined the radiological hazards associated with indoor air ... -
Impacts of Deforestation on Climate and Implications on Food Production in South West Mau
(University of Nairobi, 2019)It is increasingly important that forests are very important in sustaining income and rural community livelihoods through food production. It is increasing important for food production assessment in the wake of today’s ... -
Towards Improving the Skill of Seasonal Rainfall Prediction over Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rainfall prediction exhibits spatial and temporal variability over Rwanda. The improved seasonal rainfall prediction to reduce the climatic extreme events using dynamical and statistical models with fewer uncertainties ... -
Assessing Pressure and Tempature Forecasts in the Take-off Data at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research sought to assess the accuracy of forecasts of pressure and temperature as two of the three Take-Off data parameters issued, against the data observed on hourly basis at JKIA. The hypothesis for this study ... -
Towards the Verification of Surface Wind Forecasts at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The economic progress of civil aviation industry and aircraft operations is largely reliant on the optimum operationalization of the flight schedules. Bad weather and specifically strong winds at the airport may cause ... -
Scaling up use of Mobile Marketing by Small and Medium Size Enterprises Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this era of globalization, the demands and growth of technology has led to an increase in the usage of information technology especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Among these technologies is mobile marketing ... -
An adaptive gamification tool for E-learning Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction to programming is a core found ational unit at the heart of computer science that provides students with the basic skills needed for the course. Programming by its very nature is an abstract discipline that ... -
Metagenomic Analysis of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) RNA Viruses in Gem and Matayos Sub-counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Groundnut or peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most valuable legume grown throughout the tropical and subtropical regions in almost 100 countries on six continents. Viruses are the most important pathogens causing ... -
Surface Modified Electrodes Used as Nano-electroanalytical Tool-in the Electrochemical-profiling of Hydrocortisone (Medicated Cream), Top Lemon and Extra Clair (Beauty Creams)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this thesis, surface modified electrodes were used to study hydrocortisone cream (medicated cream), Top lemon and Extra Clair (beauty creams). The results presented show that in the 1.0 M sulphuric acid supporting ... -
Molecular and Morphological Identification of Plants Consumed by Yellow Baboons in Amboseli, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Plant species can be identified based on their morphological characteristics and molecular properties. Molecular identification utilizes specific regions in the plant genome, followed by comparison against reference ... -
Optimal Pricing Of Medical Insurance For Formal Employees Using Empirical Bayes Credibility Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Through the premium, insurance cover is made possible . The study purposed to estimate optimal price of premiums paid to an insurance company to cover for medical expenditure based on historical expenditure of an ... -
Anopheline Mosquito Vectors and Malaria Transmission Dynamics Along an Altitudinal Gradient on the Highlands of Mambilla Plateau, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The presence of a suitable and efficient vector is a major determinant of local malaria transmission intensity.In the last few years, the Mambilla Plateau has witnessed an influx of people from different parts of the ... -
Effects Of Tio2 Compact Layer On Photovoltaic Characteristics Of TiO2/Nb2O5 Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Titanium dioxide has been widely used in dye sensitized solar cells as a semiconductor, however, the recombination rate of photo generated hole-electron pairs on TiO2 is very high which reduces its electron transport ... -
Sequestering Of Selected Heavy Metal Ions In Wastewater From Industrial Area In Nairobi Using Water Hyacinth As A Low Cost Adsorbent
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The adsorption of heavy metals from wastewater and aqueous solution by water hyacinth powder was investigated under batch experiments. The factors such as pH, contact time, particle size and adsorbent dose that influence ... -
Development Of Slow Release Nano Composite Fertilizer Using Biodegradable Super absorbent Polymer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This work aimed at developing a slow release nano-composite fertilizer (SRF) for improved nutrient use efficiency in soil using a biodegradable superabsorbent polymer. Partially neutralized acrylic acid was grafted onto ... -
Influence Of Urbanization On Minimum And Maximum Temperature Characteristics Over Mombasa City
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The constant development of water proof non-natural surfaces in urban areas due to population stress has considerably influenced the thermal environment of urban centres.This research project examined the influence of ... -
Assessment Of The Influence Of Astronomical Parameters On The Skill Of Rainfall Forecasting In East Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Seasonal forecasts generated in East Africa have mainly used the SST-based models in the last two decades with challenges of poor forecasting skills. In particular, the method of forecasting rainfall extremes has been ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Tephrosia Rhodesica And Tephrosia Polyphylla For Antiplasmodial Principles.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The increasing problem of drug resistance of malaria parasites, adverse side effects and the question of affordability to the inhabitants of developing countries, call for different interventions including search for new ... -
Meiofauna And Nematode Community Assemblage As An Indicator Of Sediment Disturbance
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Meiofauna is a group of the benthic fauna mostly found in the upper centimeters (cm) of the sediments. They included: copepoda, polychaeta, nematoda among other taxa playing an important role to the environment despite ... -
Evaluation Of Lambda-Cyhalothrin (Icon®) Incorporated Into 1, 4-Dichlorobenzene (Pcb®) For The Control Of Leishmaniases And Malaria Vectors
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Leishmaniases and human malaria, transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) and anopheline mosquitoes (Diptera: Anophelinae) respectively, are diseases of public health importance in Kenya. Control of ...