Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing in software development companies in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-07)The main aim of this study was to establish the factors that influence cloud computing adoption in the software development companies in Kenya. The study was guided by four specific objectives; to establish the organizational ... -
Isolation and characterization of microbes involved in phosphate solubilization and pesticide degradation from selected agro ecological zones of Malawi.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Microbes involved in phosphate solubilising and pesticide degradation were isolated from different agro ecological zones of Malawi to solve problems of available phosphorous deficiency and xenobiotics of green revolution ... -
Photocatalytic treatment of wastewater from selected tea factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Wastewater from black tea (Camellia sinensis) processing factories is characterized by a persistent brown colour that conventional treatment works are unable to remove. In this work photocatalytic decolourization of ... -
Using technology, organization and environment framework to find out the technology adoption determinants among Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Traditional banking is increasingly being replaced by electronic banking worldwide, due to issues such as technological innovations and innovations in financial products. This has led to the influence of the banking sector ... -
Wireless blood pressure device integration with electronic medical records: Case Study of University of Nairobi Health Services
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Medical devices offer invaluable information to clinicians on a patient’s illness, making them a crucial component in the provision of safe, effective and efficient patient care. However, the entry of the most output data ... -
Influence of ozone in the tropical tropopause layer on the Indian Ocean surface temperatures
(University of Nairobi, 2018-07)This study sought to investigate the distribution of ozone and temperature within the tropical tropopause layer and the linkages of ozone variability at the Chemopause level to sea surface temperature in Indian Ocean using ... -
Evaluation of climate change impacts on juvenile health and feasibility of a child-centred adaptation in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(2018)Climate change (CC) has been defined as any significant change in the measures of climate variables lasting for an extended period of time (decades or longer). Approximately 34% of all juvenile (children under age 14) ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of online collaborative learning on students’ knowledge construction in higher education
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Online collaborative learning is characterized by a number of elements: high level of negotiation, common goal and interaction. Effective online learning in a group, is a useful way of helping learners acquire skills and ... -
Livestock derived biogas and woodfuel for climate change mitigation: comparative analysis in Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-07)Increasing greenhouse gases levels and consequently climate change is one of the serious concerns of developing and developed countries. The main greenhouse gases in the earth‟s atmosphere are Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane ... -
A stochastic analysis of claim reserving in General Insurance using bootstrapping technique
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Insurance is one of the key sector in ensuring stability and growth in any economy. Reserving actuaries therefore should do the best they can to ensure that the reserves declared are as accurate as possible. In most ... -
Structure and adrenergic innervation of the aorta in the goat (Capra hircus)
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Survey of the total quality management practice in the Kenyan Commercial banks
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Genetic characterization and viral tropism of HIV-1 among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-04)CCR5 antagonists have clinically been approved for prevention or treatment of HIV/AIDS. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest burden of HIV/AIDS are yet to adopt these regimen . However, HIV can also use CXCR4 ... -
Personnel records system for Pamba engineering limited.
(University of Nairobi, 1993-10)The purpo5e of this project is to design and implement the computer based Per5onnel Record5 System for the department of Manpower Development and Admini5tration of Pamba Engineering Limited (PEL). In the current system ... -
Amino Acid Metabolism in Bloodstream Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei
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Participatory scenario development process in addressing potential impacts of anthropogenic activities on the ecosystem services of Mt. Marsabit forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Marsabit Forest Reserve (MFR), a green island in an arid environmental setting, generates multiple ecosystem goods and services (ES) to the local community critical for their livelihoods. The forest has been experiencing ... -
A metagenomic analysis of DNA viruses in rumens of domestic caprines and ovines using goats and sheep as model organisms
(UoN, 2016-05)The rumen is a complex ecosystem (a metagenome) that is important as it embodies microbes responsible for digestion, efficient use of feeds and energy production in ruminants. A variety of viruses have been known to exist ... -
Evaluation Of The Geothermal Energy Potential Of The Olkaria Field Kenya, Based On Geochemical Data - A Numerical Model
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Olkaria geothermal field is located in the Kenyan Rift valley, about 120 km from Nairobi. It is surrounded by further geothermal prospects, such as Suswa, Longonot and Eburru. Exploration of the Olkaria geothermal ... -
High Frequency of the Fyes Duffy Antigen Receptor for Chemokines Allele in the Absence of Plasmodium Vivax in Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria is a human disease that is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and it is a life-threatening disease. Plasmodium vivax being one of the parasites among other Plasmodium parasites is a major cause in spreading malaria ... -
Influence of Firms’ Capability on Delivery of Quality Outsourced Ict Services in Kenyan Public Institutions Case Study of Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Aim: The aim of this study was to establish the influence of firm’s capability on delivery of quality outsourced ICT services in Kenyan Public Institutions. This research focused on The Kenya Medical Research Institute ...
