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Determination of fluoride in water and tea using ion selective electrode and colorimetric methods
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1982) -
Determination Of Foot-And-Mouth Disease Virus Seroprevalence In Kenya Using The Liquid Phase Blocking And Nonstructural Protein Elisa Tests
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2013)Foot and mouth disease, a trans-boundary animal disease of major economic importance, is endemic in Kenya. Even with this fact, there is limited data to comprehensively show the prevalence and serotype distribution of ... -
Determination of glycoalkaloids, phenolic acids and protease inhibitors in selected cultivated potato (solanum tuberosum l.) varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) synthesizes a variety of potentially toxic and antinutritional compounds during growth and post harvest as a defense mechanism against pathogens, insects and other pests. As part of a program ... -
Determination of heavy metals in lates niloticus and caridina nilotica from winam gulf of Lake victoria using x-ray fluorescence
(Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, 2005)Heavy metals have been recognised to be a major source of pollution in the aquatic ecosystems. Lates niloticus and its caridina nilotica feed, was selected as bioindicators because of their abundance in the gulf of Winam ... -
Determination of heavy metals in sediments, Fish and aquatic plants from lake Victoria
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2003) -
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 ... -
Determination Of Hydrocarbon Source Rock Maturity Using Smectite Percentages (S %) And Vitrinite Reflectance (R₀) Of Rock Samples From Lamu Basin, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Lamu Basin in south eastern Kenya rests on a passively developed margin of the African plate. The Basin hosts thick sediments that are dominantly shale, sands and limestones, that overlie the Neoproterozoic metamorphic ... -
Determination Of I-Triacontanol In Kenyan Beeswax (honeybee, Appis Mellifera L.) And Development Of A New Approach To Its Synthesis
(University of Nairobi, 1987)The thesis consists of two parts of study. The first part describes a chromatographic analysis of a sample of Kenyan beeswax (honeybee, Armis mellifera L.) and, in particular, its I-triacontanol (1) content. The ... -
Determination of Iodine in assorted samples using energy-pespersive x-ray flourescence analysis (Edxrfa)
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Determination of minimum initial capital using the Cramer-L undberg model and discrete time Bisection Ruin model
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The dissertation uses the classical Cramer-Lundberg model to find the minimum initial capital (MIC) required by a hypothetical insurance company in launching a new product line, or, for investors wishing to open a new ... -
Determination of Moisture and Temperature Variation in Wet Grains Over Time and Space to Effect Desiccant Drying
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to establish the best position to place super absorbent polymer (SAP)in an experimental granary for effective and economical drying. To achieve the aim of the study moisture migration and ... -
Determination of native bacillus thuringiensis deltaendotoxin potency against prostephanus truncatus and fumonisin producing Fusarium Verticillioides isolated from maize grains
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2013-07)Insect pests contribute to reduced maize grain yield pre and post harvest. They affect 46% of global maize growing area post harvest, 60% of this maize loss occurs in tropical regions. Bacillus thuringiensis has become ... -
Determination Of Nitrate And Nitrite Content In Potable Water And Baby Foods In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, 1985) -
Determination Of Optical Properties of Nanostructured Ti02 Thin Films
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)This work presents some results on deposition and investigation of optical properties of Ti02 thfn films. Thin films of Ti02 were deposited onto optical glass substrates by doctor blade technique and the crystallization ... -
Determination of phenolic content level and free radical scavenging ability in freshly prepared and commercial orange juice in nairobi county-kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The orange fruit is widely consumed in the world. They are used to manufacture orange juice Which is commercially sold as bottled orange juice. The higher consumption of orange fruits and Orange products is because it ... -
Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in roast meat and smoked fish by computer assisted high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1991-10)Many methods of analysis have been employed in the determination Hydrocarbons of levels of Polycyclic Aromatic (PAHs) , present in various environmental samples. each with its own distinct advantages and limitations. ... -
Determination Of Pre-Harvest Interval For Carbendazim Used For Control Of Fungal Diseases In French Beans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)French beans export contribution to the economy of Kenya has seen it become the second foreign exchange earner after tea; providing employment, increased food security and sustainable development in the country. In the ... -
Determination of premiums payable by Mpesa agents to cover against fraud
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) services provided by Mobile Network Operators (MNO) enable funds transfers made on mobile phones of end-users using digital equivalent of cash (float) without involving the bank(Jürgen Repp∗, ... -
Determination of Selected Physico- Chemical Parameters and Heavy Metals in Ngamia-5 Oil Exploratory Well Reserve (Waste) Pit in Turkana, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Oil and gas operations produce wastes that are potentially toxic to the environment. The wastes get disposed of into reserve pits which are surface impoundments excavated adjacent to the drilling rigs. Reserve pits can ... -
Determination of soil physiochemical Composition and use of MIR to predict soil properties of Mount Kenya forest
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2013)The aim of this study is to use alternative methods that are being developed to enhance or replace conventional methods of soil analysis, as they overcome some of their limitations. To obtain an overview of the physical ...