Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Development of Laser- Education and Research Towards Biophotonics at Nairobi
The paper highlights progress in research development and education capacities towards biophotonics at Nairobi We have developed Optical Physics and Photonics at undergraduate and Laser Physics and Laser Spectroscopy at ... -
Reply to Comments by D. S. PARASNIS 1
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Coastal Waters
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Quaternary Evolution
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Factors influencing immunisation coverage in Mathare Valley, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors that influence immunisation coverage. DESIGN: Cross section destrictive study. SETTING: Mathare valley slums in Central district of Nairobi, Kenya. SUBJECTS: Seven ... -
Property theory and land use analysis: a theoretical framework.
(University of Nairobi,, 1975)Two main conclusions are drawn about the sociology of ideas: (1) the subject matter of research needs to be drawn out of local concerns and priorities; (2) the key tools of analysis conceal both intellectual and ideological ... -
On The Estimation Of Global Solar Insolation
(University of Nairobi, 1983)A curve suitable for estimation of global solar energy insolation in equatorial regions has been generated from humidity considerations using an empirical “universal” formula and experimental solar insolation data recorded ... -
Reflections on the reform of land regimes and resource management
(University of Nairobi,, 1996)In recent years, many African states have come under external pressure to reform their land ownership regimes in the direction of the removal of state control and the promotion of absolute and individual rights of ownership. ... -
Optical and electrical properties of Pd doped Sn02 thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Thin films of Sn02: Pd have been deposited on glass substrate at 450°C using an alcoholic precursor solution consisting of Tin (IV) Chloride (SnCl4.5H20) and Palladium Chloride (PdCl2). The influence of increasing Pd ... -
The seismicity of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The Kenya Rift Valley, part of the East African Rift System, which extends from Lake Turkana in the north to Lake Magadi in the south, is seismically active. It is surprisingly free of teleseismic events compared to the ... -
Organic binders to enhance fuel efficiency of charcoal (Jikos) and in water filters
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)This work presents experimental and theoretical study of the effect of a plant bidder (corchirus olitorius) on the thermal shock resistance and thermal con: of kaolinite-based refractories. Shock-induced crack growth, ... -
Simulation of Air Pollution-Related Health Impacts and Vulnerability Assessment of Future Climate over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)Air pollution has intensified strongly since the industrial revolution. Studies clearly show that air quality has deteriorated on both global and regional scales. In parallel evidence that air pollution affect human health ... -
Economic Performance Comparison Of Combined-cycle And Cogeneration Proposals For Pipeline Application
(University of Nairobi, 1996-10)Gas/steam turbine combined-cycle and cogeneration plants embrace the total energy concept which seeks to utilize to the maximum the energy available in a system. The technology used for a given duty depends partly on the ... -
Cogeneration In Rural Development
(University of Nairobi, 1995-02)The excellent thermodynamic performance offered by cogeneration plants indicates that cogeneration is an attractive means of meeting the energy needs of industry and that it can contribute significantly to the efficient ... -
Confounding Effect of Weather and Outdoor Particulate Matter on Asthma Incidence over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Abstract Asthma is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. There is evidence that its prevalence has increased considerably over the past 20 years. It is estimated that 300 million individuals ... -
ENSO Episodes and its Impacts on Seasonal Rainfall Characteristics with Reference to Crop Production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)EI Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) plays an important role in the interannual variability of rainfall in Kenya. The effects of ENSO on the seasonal rainfall characteristics were investigated. The seasonal rainfall ... -
Effectiveness of maize marketing controls in Kenya. In: Price and marketing controls in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1979)This paper summarizes the findings of the research project carried out in 1978-79 which examined the extent to which maize marketing controls in Kenya fulfilled the functions of operational efficiency and operated at lowest ... -
Effect of substrate deposition temperature on the properties of Snx Sey/ZnO:Sn
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11-29)
