Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Economic Potential Of Methane Gas In Olkaria’s North East And East Geothermal Fields
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project seeks to assess the quantity of methane gas produced during steam flow from the production geothermal wells drilled within Olkaria North East and East. Amongst the seven geothermal sections present within The ... -
Antibiotic action of Solanum incanum Linnaeus.
(University of Nairobi, 1976)A potent antimicrobial substance with a phosphorylated structure similar to adenine was isolated from S. incanum berries. The compound in its crystal form was effective against growth of Microsporum nanum, M. gypseum, M. ... -
Recent advances in avocado oil extraction biotechnology.
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Stereological observations on the kidneys of 16 avian species
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The role of print media in climate change communication
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Integrated water management in the Asal region. The case of the Borana community
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Estimation of Ethanol/Water Solubility Profiles
(University of Nairobi, 2006)The goal of this study was to develop a simple means of estimating the cosolvent/water solubility profile using just the available properties (logKow, dielectric constant etc.) of the solute, cosolvent and water. Ethanol ... -
Immunological studies of the origin,structure and function of bovine corpus luteum
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Effects of computer and internet access and skills on attitudes towards video-based distance learning in institutions higher education in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper explores the possibility of using Videoteleconferencing (VTC) Technology to enhance distance learning mode of education for Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya. It looks at the readiness with regard to the ... -
Rain water harvesting for enhanced household water, food and nutritional security: case study of Kitui west, lower Yatta and Matinyani districts, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In semi-arid areas of Kenya, over dependence on agriculture, low and unreliable rainfall and high livestock numbers, justify the considerations of rainwater harvesting for agricultural production. A step by step is now ... -
Neuraminidase inhibitor susceptibility of influenza a isolates obtained in Kenya, 2008-2011.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Neuraminidase inhibitors mainly oseltamivir and zanamivir function both as prophylactic and treatment agents for influenza infections. We characterized the antiviral susceptibility of the 2008-2011 influenza ... -
Common carotid intimal medial thickness in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Carotid intimal medial thickness, a marker for early atherosclerosis, has high clinical utility. It shows gender, regional, age and ethnic differences but data from black African populations are scarce. This study describes ... -
High origin of the right testicular artery coursing through a hiatus in the inferior vena cava
(University of Nairobi, 2014)During routine dissection we observed a high origin of the right testicular artery from the abdominal aorta in a middle-aged formalin-fixed male cadaver of indigenous Kenyan descent. The artery arched above the right ... -
Anthelmintic and Antibacterial Activity of Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel (Rosaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Organic solvent extracts of the stem bark of Hagenia abyssinica Bruce J.F. Gmel (Rosaceae) were screened for anthelmintic and antibacterial activity. The methanol and dichloromethane/methanol extracts exhibited anthelmintic ... -
The variance function of the difference and the difference of the variance functions between two estimated responses for rotatable designs
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Medicinal herbs constitute an important source of raw materials for both the traditional and the conventional medicine. Due to their availability all over the world, they play a key role in world health as complement if ... -
Modeling of return on stock price volatility and market volatility [a case study of electricity stock at the Nairobi stock market]
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Financial options, namely stock options are always in which investors can manage the risk level of their portfolios and control the timing of various cash flows. In most basic terms, this class of derivatives consist of ...
