Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Polyaniline and Polythiophene Modified Electrodes in Energy Storage Units with hydrocarbon gel/Bentonite/Sodium Chloride as Electrolyte Gel
(2014)In this paper we present results obtained for energy storage units developed using polyaniline and polythiophene modified electrodes. The voltage potential profiles for recharge/discharge are either linear or exponential. ... -
Effects of Water Application Levels on Growth Characteristics and Soil Water Balance of Tomatoes in Greenhouse
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Abstract - The effect of water application levels on growth characteristics and soil water balance of tomato grown in greenhouse were investigated. The study was conducted in two greenhouses located at Matinyani Secondary ... -
Polyaniline and Polythiophene Modified Electrodes in Energy Storage Units with hydrocarbon gel/Bentonite/Sodium Chloride as Electrolyte Gel
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper we present results obtained for energy storage units developed using polyaniline and polythiophene modified electrodes. The voltage potential prof iles for recharge/discharge are either linear or exponential. ... -
Validity and reliability of teacher-made tests: Case study of year 11 physics in Nyahururu District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was carried out to establish the factors influencing the validity and reliability of teacher made tests in Kenya. It was conducted in Nyahururu District of Laikipia County in Kenya. The study involved 42 teachers ... -
Oral Literature Scholarship in Kenya: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper aims at sharing Kenya’s experiences in teaching, fieldwork, documentation, and digitization of oral genres with a view to leveraging best practices. The paper is divided into three sections. Section One examines ... -
Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: an Empirical Analysis of Kenyan Data
(2014)The paper investigates the main drivers of real Gross Domestic Product growth in Kenya as well as those that drive the foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kenya. It is widely acknowledged that FDI has potential benefits ... -
Human papillomavirus 45 genetic variation and cervical cancer risk worldwide
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Re-tooling Of Regression Kriging In R For Improved Digital Mapping Of Soil Properties.
(2014)Regression analysis and kriging are popular spatial estimation methods often used in soil science to provide soil information at different spatial resolutions and extent. Attempts have been made to combine them into a ... -
Raman Crystallinity and Hall Effect of Microcrystalline Silicon Seed Layer
(2014)Aluminium induced crystallization (AIC) was used to crystallize sputtered amorphous silicon thin films on aluminium-coated glass at annealing temperatures ranging from 250-520°C in vacuum. Crystalline volume fractions were ... -
Synergistic Bio-pesticide Combination Of Pyrethrins And Rotenoids
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Pyrethrins and Rotenoids extracts from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and Tephrosia vogelii plants respectively were combined at various ratio mixtures and tested against adult cockroach Americana periplaneta for ... -
Metaphysical Harmony in Pedagogical Enterprise: Speculation on Teacher-Parent Partnership in Educating Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The impact of the teacher-parent partnership in the education of learners with special educational needs such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or, rather, learners with autism, has not been accorded adequate ... -
Analgesic activity of aqueous extract of Vernonia hymenolepis (A. Rich) a traditional medicine plant used in Kenya for toothache
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)The main aim of the study was to ascertain the analgesic properties of Vernonia hymenolepis leaves to validate its use for the treatment of toothache. The plant is widely used as a traditional herb by communities in Trans ... -
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity and toxicity of Vernonia hymenolepis (A. Rich) traditionally used for toothache in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The main aim of the study was to ascertain the antimicrobial properties and safety of Vernonia hymenolepis leaves to validate its use in treatment of toothache. Materials and Methods: The Leaves were collected from Trans ... -
PLANNING IN THE ERA OF DEVOLUTION IN KENYA: Q & A PERSPECTIVES FROM KENYA INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS
(2014)"ONE OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BEING HUMAN," wrote Arnold Toynbee, "is that one makes plans." One plans what to eat, how to dress, when to sleep, where to work, and whether to procreate. One makes such plans whether ... -
Impact Of Breastfeeding On Infant And Child Mortality With Varying Levels Of Immunization And HIV/AIDS: Evidence From 2008/09 Kenya Demographic And Health Survey
(2014)Appropriate breastfeeding is one of the cost effective measures in the broader strategy for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Programme which was adopted by the international community in the 1990s to ... -
Kenya AIDS Indicator Surveys 2007 and 2012: Implications for public health policies for HIV prevention and treatment
(2014)AIDS Indicator Surveys are standardized surveillance tools used by countries with generalized HIV epidemics to provide, in a timely fashion, indicators for effective monitoring of HIV. Such data should guide responses to ... -
Access To Child Health Care, Medical Treatment Of Sick Children And Childhood Mortality Relationships In Kenya
(2014)Child health care factors such as medical treatment of sick children have direct and indirect effect on childhood mortality. Through international cooperation, a number of countries including Kenya have gathered information ... -
Surface Modified Electrode Used In the Electro-Analysis of N- Acetyl P-Aminophenol- A Pharmaceutical Drug
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2014)In this paper we report on the electrochemical behavior of paracetamol or N-acetyl-p-aminophenol. In the electro-analysis bare carbon graphite and bentonite modified working electrode has been used in conjunction with ...
