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The 3-d structure of nematode AF2 receptor and peptide interactions
(University of NairobiDepartment Environmental Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2013-07)The AF2 receptor belongs to the super family of G - protein coupled receptor that are of great significance in the development of potent drugs for the treatment of parasitic nematodes affecting people, especially school ... -
3d geoelectrical structure of the Kabatini well field in Nakuru basin –Kenya Rift
(University of NairobiGeology, 2012)Kabatini well field in Bahati area of Nakuru in the Kenya Rift, which has the highest yielding boreholes that supply 80% of the water needs in Nakuru, was selected for the geophysical study to obtain the electrical ... -
3D Visualization Program For Executable Code Analysis
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing & Informatics, 2013)Information Technology is pervasive and new ways to leverage its potential are continuously emerging. A resultant effect is the increase in the code base as new functionality is implemented. And as computers increasingly ... -
A Study of Tannery Effluents and Their Effect on Receiving Waters
(1987-10)Four tanneries, two in Nairobi and one each in Thika and Athi River township were identified for this study. Water samples from all the four tanneries were collected, at two different times, from the raw effluent, the ... -
AADRA : (Analysis, Assess, Develop , Remediate , Awareness ) A network vulnerability assessment model and Log parsersuite
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)It is an essential network security management process to grasp the network security status precisely and rapidly by identifying the vulnerabilities on the network. Manual check-up method by security experts and automatic ... -
AB3S: agents based service support system
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)In many training institutions course administration function is of significant strategic importance. Performance of the core function determines survival and success of any institution in competitive environment. The main ... -
Abelian Sandpile Model Of A Directed Multi-graph
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)In this project, we study the combinatorics, algebraic and algebraic geometry of an Abelian Sandpile Model (ASM). We aim to explore the Algebraic properties of the Abelian Sandpile Model (ASM). We also aim to study the ... -
The Aberdare ecosystem: its bio-economic functions, interactions and problems of management
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1977-01)The 'raison d'etre' of this study is the search for a sound conceptual base upon which to pivot and direct rational managementdecisions for the Aberdare Forest and National Park. The general research activity revolved around ... -
Abortion: perception and behaviour of adolescents in two districts in Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1998)This study, done between July 1995 and June 1996, was to determine the adolescents' perceptions and behaviour regarding induced abortion and its risks. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Adolescents aged ... -
Abundance and control of malaria mosquito larvae in the traditional water management agro-ecosystem of Kasagam, western Kenya
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study investigated the abundance and control of malaria mosquito larvae in a traditional water management agro-ecosystem of Kasagam, Kisumu City, western Kenya. The study of larval habitats of malaria vectors is ... -
Abundance, Diversity And Distribution Of Small Mammals In Oloolua Forest, Nairobi, Kenya
(UoN, 2018)Nairobi’s fast growth as an urban center has posed various negative challenges to fauna and flora. The future of small mammals is especially bleak considering their specific ecological needs which are easily affected by ... -
An academic certification verification system based on cloud computing environment
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Cloud computing is new technology that involves moving of software, services and data storage from computer desktop to remote servers, allowing user to access these resources from anywhere on demand. There are different ... -
The Acceptability of the Use of Carbon Taxes for Climate Change Mitigation in Kenya: a Political Economy Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sustainable economic growth in Kenya is threatened by her vulnerability to climate change. Incidentally, the major contributors to Gross Domestic Product growth in Kenya are also the highest greenhouse gas emitters. This ... -
Access control model for container-based virtual environment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)With rapid development and adoption of virtualization technology, security concers have become more prominent. Access control is the focal point when it comes to security............... -
Accounts Reconciliation System for the Micro-Finance
(School of computing and informatics University of Nairobi, 2007)A Micro-finance customer repay loans by making deposits into the Micro-finance bank account. The customers also receive loans via cheques which they cash at these hank accounts. Efforts to verify the legitimacy of the ... -
Actuarial approaches to risk management and decision making in a defined benefit pension scheme case study: teachers service commission
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2005)The trustees and sponsors of defined benefit schemes rely heavily on the advice of the scheme actuary to make important decisions concerning funding of the scheme, the investment of its assets and the use of surplus ... -
An actuarial multi-state modeling of long term care insurance products – a case study of the Kenyan insurance industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013)This project illustrates how the mathematics of Markov Stochastic Processes can be used, through the framework of multiple state models, in the actuarial modeling of certain types of Long Term Insurance. Such situations ... -
Actuarial science and financial Mathematics division
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2006)The objectives of this study is to compare the standard A 1967-70 tables actuarial methods and assumptions and the realistic computational procedure ones used by UNPS in valuation of widows unreduced pension when ...
