Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Anaerobic Decomposition and Voltage Produced by Selected Pesticides Using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this study, combined anaerobic and aerobic conditions were employed inside an air cathode double-chamber MFC, in an attempt to bio-remediate lambda-cyhalothrin, chlorpyrifos, and malathion in loam soil, tomato and cabbage ... -
Direct Screening of Micronutrients on Maize Plant Leaves Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (HHXRF)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foliar nutrient analysis is an indication of soil’s elemental compositions. However, its use has been limited by the short window available for plant sampling and analysis since different plant species utilize nutrients ... -
Effects of Climatic Variability on Nematode Diversity Richness, Distribution, and Use of Resistant Potato Varieties for Management of Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera Rostochiensis) in Nyandarua, in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Temperature, latitude, and altitude are critical in the soil nematode distribution. The documentation of macro-ecological diversity and geographic distribution patterns of soil-dwelling nematodes have received little ... -
Impacts of Weather on Aviation Delays and Diversions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Adverse weather is the main cause of the disruptions to operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya. In order to assess the potential implementation of a weather impact index on aviation delays at JKIA, ... -
Three-dimensional Printing and Characterization of Bottling Products Fabricated Using Polylactic Acid and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Polymeric materials have outpaced all other materials used in housing, packaging, building, as well as other applications Most countries have sought aggressive mitigation measures to address the threat of global warming ... -
Modeling Daily Wind Speed and Direction Using Harmonic Analysis for the Design of Seawater Greenhouse Prototype, in Kadzuhoni Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The seawater greenhouse technology utilizes the radiation from the sun, seawater, humidity, wind speed and direction, and temperature to produce freshwater and cooled air in addition to providing the water for hydroponic ... -
Monitoring Evolution of Coastline Along Mto Tamamba Delta in Kenya North Coast Using Satellite Images
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Coastal zones are the epicenter of economic activities in most developing countries in the world hence are bound to change. With advancement in technology monitoring such degradation has become critical subject for ... -
HIV-1 Genetic Diversity in Nairobi Female Sex Workers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sub-Saharan Africa bears 67% of the global HIV-1 infection burden, with more than half of the infections occurring in women above 15 years. The risk of contracting HIV is 30 times higher for female sex workers compared to ... -
Geospatial Assessment of the Role of Urban Green Infrastructure in Mitigating Urban Heat Island: a Case Study of Greater Monrovia District, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Concerning the quality of life and the wellbeing of the general public, the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon has progressively become a significant matter. Several prominent cities worldwide are presently encountering ... -
Negative Binomial-three Parameter Lindley Distribution and ITS Properties
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this study, we introduce a mixed distribution by mixing the distributions of negative binomial and three Parameter Lindley distribution This new mixed distribution has a thick tail and may be considered as an alternative ... -
Determinants of Adoption of E-learning Management Systems Among Students in TVET Institutions in Kenya : a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite the incorporation of e LMS in TVET institutions, there is still the use of traditional modes of teaching. There are many challenges in the adoption and application of these platforms in these institutions. This ... -
Web GIS Application for Real-time Highway Incident Reporting in KeNHA – Nairobi Region Leveraging on Social Media
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The road incidences occur everywhere on the roads. However, road users and witnesses of road incidences lack a medium of reporting the information for timely response. The authorities lack concrete evidence to solve road ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression to Study the Determinants of Choices of Contraceptive Methods Among Married Muslim Women in Indonesia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Family planning has been a topic of major concern in the research field for years.The correspondence between socio demographic characteristic sand choice of contraceptive method of use specifically among married couples ... -
Modelling Survival Among Tuberculosis Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The airborne illness tuberculosis (TB), which mostly affects the lungs, is a substantial source of mortality when the right controls are not implemented. Tb is preventable and treatable, but despite this, close to 10 ... -
Black Box Test Case Prioritization for Regression Testing Using Bayesian Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In testing, regression testing can be defined as the re-execution of all test cases previously executed to rule out the fact that some functionalities that were working previously have been broken by the newly introduced ... -
On the Cartesian and Direct Sum Decomposition of Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this project,we study the Cartesian and the direct sumdecomposition of operators in Hilbert Spaces with a view of determining the properties of their components. We first show that an arbitrary operator... -
Blood Meal Analysis and Arbovirus Detection in a Sylvatic Aedes Chaussieri at Oloolua Forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Arboviral pathogens are a growing public health problem especially in Africa. Bridge vectors facilitate virus transmission to humans from forest or sylvatic environments although the species involved are not fully understood. ... -
Micro-insurance Pricing With XGBoost Model Containing Tweedie GLM
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microinsurance is a necessary tool that can be widely used to contribute to alleviating poverty. The low income earners’ hard earned wealth or businesses can be protected from the insurable risks. The insurers could ... -
Time to Viral Suppression and Its Associated Factors Among Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2023)HIV/AIDS is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages and ethnicity. Part of the United Nations SDGs includes bringing to an end the burden of HIV epidemic by 2030. To ensure this is achieved, world health organization ... -
Ecohydrologic Effects of Shade Trees Spacing on Soil Characteristics Affecting Tea Yields and Quality: a Case Study of Moniere Estate in Kipkebe of Sotik Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Shades are used to modify the micro-climatic and environmental conditions which in turn affect soil hydrologic attributes such as moisture content, hydraulic conductivity, porosity and the rate infiltration that determine ...
