Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 4033
-
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ... -
An Assessment of the Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Sustainable Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya’s population significantly depends on climate-based livelihoods which have been negatively affected by adverse climate change effects, leaving most households vulnerable. This study assessed the effects of climate ... -
An in Silico Approach for Screening and Discovery of Drug Leads Targeting the Non-coding Regions of Enterovirus A71 RNA Genome
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) is the aetiological agent of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in underage children leading to neurological conditions including brain encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis. HFMD is prevalent ... -
Assessment of Water Quality From Shallow Wells in Informal Settlements in Kenya: a Case of Nyalenda Estates, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study assessed the physico-chemical and bacteriological water quality parameters from shallow wells in Nyalenda A and B Estates in Kisumu County. The purpose was to evaluate the quality of water used by the residents ... -
Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling of Particulate Matter and Gaseous Emissions From Selected Cement Factories in Athi River Machakos County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cement manufacturing industries play a vital role in economic development through the development of infrastructure and the creation of employment opportunities. However, cement manufacturing results in the emission of ... -
Implementation of Quantum Key Distribution With Multiple Eavesdroppers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a type of quantum cryptography in which two parties generate and share a highly secure secret key, is a novel computational technique that can ensure high data security in modern quantum ... -
Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water, Sediment, Soil and Khat (Catha Edulis) in Igembe South, Meru County, Kenya
(2023)Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are highly persistent in the environmental media including soil, water, and air, and are also widely detected in food materials. High levels of OCPs are associated with diverse ill health ... -
Gene Co-expression Network Analysis to Identify Key Genes Involved in the Development of Root-knot Nematode Meloidogyne Incognita
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major cause of crop loss globally approximated at 150 billion dollars annually, and existing nematicides are toxic such that they offset the soil microbiome essential for crop growth. In ... -
Effects of Post-fire Browsing on Mortality and Growth of Vachellia Drepanolobium Trees in Semi-arid Savanna Ecosystem at Mpala Research Centre in Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fire and herbivory have been identified as the key top-down drivers of vegetation in savannas ecosystems. There has been a long-standing interest in understanding how interactions between fire and herbivory influence ... -
New Insights Into the Structural, Electronic, Optical and Phonon Properties of Cubic and Orthorhombic Cspbi3 Perovskite Through First-principles Method for Photovoltaic Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study has been done using the first-principles technique based on the plane wave self-consistent field method as implemented in the quantum espresso computational code. The GGA has been used as the exchange-correlation ... -
Formulation of Asphalt Concrete Using Crumb Waste Tyres
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Third world and developing countries are realizing tremendous growth in their economies. The factors that increase the growth of the economy of a country are transport infrastructural facilities, including roads, airports, ... -
Clay Derived Zeolites for Removal of Nitrates, Phosphates and Heavy Metals From Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Access to clean and safe water for domestic and industrial use remains a significant challenge in developing countries of the Third World. In Kenya, safe drinking water is accessible to only 59% of the population. Multiple ... -
Implications of Dietary Variation on Abundance and Occupancy Relationships in a Predominantly Muroid Small Mammal Community in Mpala Conservancy, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Positive interspecific relationship between abundance and occupancy (AOR) is among the most common patterns in ecology. This has been attributed to niche differences among species such that resource generalists are expected ... -
Status of Copper Level and Effects of Rhizatech®tm Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Wheat Growth, Yield and Copper Ion Uptake in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Soil related abiotic factors hindering wheat production in wheat growing regions in East Africa include poor soil fertility, pests, diseases, drought and salinity. Copper (Cu) deficiency has been identified in soils in ... -
Development of a Differential Normal Pulse Voltammetric Method for Phosphate Determination in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Determination of phosphate levels in water is important in assessing the quality of drinking water and remediation of phosphate in water sources. Visible spectrophotometry is the standard technique that has been used for ... -
Analysis of Subtropical Anticyclones as Synoptic Controls of Seasonal Rainfall Extremes in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aims to investigate the influence of anticyclones adjacent to Africa on seasonal rainfall extremes over East Africa, focusing on the March to May (MAM) and October to December (OND) rainy seasons. Specific ... -
Understanding the Cosmological Crisis on the Shape of the Universe Using Planck Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The shape of the universe has been a major topic of debate for scientists over the years. Since the beginning of time human beings have been seeking answers to intriguing questions concerning the nature of the universe, ... -
Microservice Based Architecture Referral for Health Information Exchange With Patient Authorization for Hmis – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this current century, health care in organizations can be improved among other factors with proper health care information systems. According to Yasser (2017), health care across the world has been greatly impacted by ... -
A Study on the Effect of Mounting Parameters on the Performance of Bifacial Solar Modules
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Bifacial Photovoltaic (bPV) is a technology that is fast gaining traction and has the potential to enhance overall electricity generation. Unlike conventional modules, bPV can capture the sun's rays and convert them into ... -
Evaluation of Phenotypic Plasticity in Reproductive Fitness Traits of Arabis Alpina L. (Brassicaceae) in the Afromontane Region of Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Afromontane region is widely recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, harboring rare, endemic, and threatened plant species. However, these species face multiple threats, including habitat fragmentation, deforestation, ...