Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Metric-dependent Dimension Functions
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A Study of Transaminases in Bloodstream Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei
(University of Nairobi, 1992)With glutamate pyruvate transaminase as a cytosolic marker and a -glycerol phosphate dehydrogenase as a glycosomal marker the intracellular location of transaminases utilising leucine, isoleucine, valine, phenylalanine, ... -
Population Dynamics of Rastrineobola Argentea (Pelegrin) 1904 (Pisoes : Cyprinidae) in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria ,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Synthesis and Bioassays of Chilo Partellus Female Sex Pheromones and Their Analogues
(University of Nairobi, 1994) -
Characterisation of Kenyan Isolates of Plasmodium Falciparum by Isoenzyme Electrophoresis and Drug Sensitivity.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Twenty one Kenyan isolates of Plasmodium falciparum were characterised by enzyme electrophoresis and antimalarial drug sensitivity. For isoenzyme analysis, cellulose acetate and thin layer starch gel electrophoresis ... -
Aspects of the Reproductive Biology and Fishery of the Blue Marbled Parrot Fish Leptoscarus Vaigiensis Quoy and Gaimardi, 1824 in Kenya Shallow Inshore Waters
(University of Nairobi, 1997)The reproductive biology, growth parameters, mortalities and exploitation rate of Leptoscarus vaigiensis were investigated in a shallow inshore lagoon in the south coast of Kenya. The overall male to female sex ratio was ... -
Mycorrhizal fungi associated with kenyan terrestrial orchids and their role in orchid seed germination
(university of nairobiuniversity of nairobi, 1997) -
Development of Thermoregulation in Three Species of Tropical Seabirds
(University of Nairobi, 1988-12)'The development of thermoregulation was studied in three species of tropical seabirds: Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata), Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) and the Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Puffinus pacificus) . late prehatichinq ... -
A Simple Non-destructive Technique for the Analysis of Mercury in Creams
(university of nairobi, 1997)The sale of cosmetic creams is unrestricted in Kenya. Accusations have been levelled on these products due to their having dysfunctious effects on consumers as a result of addition of non conventional skin lightening ... -
Assessment of Solid Waste Management at Wakulima Market in Nairobi City, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The market place is one of the most important places where trade of goods occurs among the general public. Wakulima market is characterized by heaps of unattended sites of solid waste. Poor waste disposal practices have ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Waste Management Regulation, Legal Notice 121, 2006, in Relation to Solid Waste Management in Kiambu Town, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The study evaluated the effectiveness of the Waste Management Regulation (Legal Notice No. 121, 2006) within Kiambu town. Indiscriminate solid waste disposal is one of the salient environmental problems in developing ... -
Pathogens and Blood Feeding Patterns of Questing Ticks in Maasai Mara Wildlife Ecosystem, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pathogens and Blood Feeding Patterns of Questing Ticks in Maasai Mara Wildlife Ecosystem, Kenya -
Effects of Participatory Action Research on Climate Change Adaptation by Smallholder Farmers- Case of Nyando Sub -county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Researchers have shown that climate change is a threat to agriculture and rural livelihoods in Africa. It has also revealed that climate change and climate variability have led to increased frequency of droughts, shortening ... -
A Study of Hydroxyl (Oh) Maser Variability in Ngc 6334I
(university of nairobi, 2019)The Cat’s Paw Nebula is part of our host Milky Way galaxy which experienced a significant assumed accretion event resulting in highly variable hydroxyl, water and methanol masers. Not only were these masers variable in ... -
Assessing The Predictability Of Rainfall In Southern Africa With Focus On Eswatini Using Global Ocean And Atmosphere Indicators
(UoN, 2019)Southern Africa and Eswatini in particular rely heavily on rainfall for agricultural production which supports socio-economic activities. Thus, skilful and timely rainfall predictions are very imperative, since it is only ... -
On Application Of Operator And Group-Theoretic Concepts In Signal Processing And Cryptography
(UoN, 2019)In this thesis we have studied how operator theory is applied in signal processing and how some concepts in group theory are crucial in the design of cryptosystems and their use in hiding information. A frame is a redundant ... -
Assessment of Toxigenic Potential and Genetic Relatedness of Aspergillus Flavus Populations From Different Maize Growing Regions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food in Kenya, being consumed at 98 Kg/person/year. Aflatoxin, a metabolite of Aspergillus flavus is a common maize contaminant, and Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is the most carcinogenic natural ... -
Effect Of Uptake Of Climate Information Services On Food Crops Productivity In Rwanda
(UoN, 2019)The accumulated effects of both rainfall and temperature changes impose substantial threats to food crops productivity patterns in the rain-fed agricultural system in developing countries, Rwanda included. Suitable climate ... -
Atmospheric Corrosion Analysis Of Metallic Coated And Prepainted Steel Roofing Products In Selected Sites In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Atmospheric corrosion of metallic materials is of concern due to structural failures and massive losses in infrastructure associated with corrosion. A study was conducted to assess the accelerated and outdoor corrosion ...