Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Assessing the skill of the seasonal rainfall prediction over the greater horn of Africa using global models as multimodel ensemble
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2013)The usefulness and limitations in seasonal forecasts are due to uncertainty inherent in the climate system. The reduction of errors in the forecasts systems increases the reliability of the forecasts. The improved seasonal ... -
An ecological and palynological study of Manguo Wetland in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Biological Sciences,, 2013-09)Wetlands provide vital natural products and environmental services that support human development. The ecological character of wetlands are closely linked with the surrounding terrestrial ecosystems hence land use ... -
Relationship Between Malaria Cases And Weather Parameters Over Morogoro Municipality.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2013-08)The study examined the influence of weather parameters on malaria outbreaks over Morogoro Municipality. It is well established that malaria is the leading health problem in Tanzania where it accounts for the most outpatients ... -
Mobile Video streaming Surveillance System With SMS Alert
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)In the current times, Surveillance security system becomes the best solution to overcome more crime cases in the world and also for house intrusion problem, with the real-time monitoring it has become an effective security ... -
Agent-Based Interoperability System In Health Insurance
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-08)The Information Technology industry has been very dynamic in health insurance for the last couple of decades. In this health insurance firms applications have been developed using different methodologies, and technologies. ... -
Comparative Study of REST and SOAP: Case of Registrar of Political Parties’ Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-08)This project focuses on the comparative studies of Representational state Transfers (REST) and Simple Object Access protocol (SOAP), it demonstrates on how REST can perform better compared to SOAP in terms of consolidating ... -
Dysthyroidism among HIV/Aids Patients on Antiretroviral therapy
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 2006)BACKGROUND: The availability of potent combination of antiretroviral regimes has resulted in a dramatic reduction of HIV-l associated morbidity and mortality. The optimism generated by such treatment has been diminished ... -
Study Of The Genetic Variation In Plasmodium Falciparum Strains From Malaria Endemic Regions Of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 2000)Genetic variation has been found to exist in P. falciparum strains both within a defined geographic region and between diverse geographic areas. In Kenya, however, a genotypic comparison of P. falciparum strains between ... -
Feeding Ecology Of Oreochrohis Esculentus (Pisces:Cichlidae) In Lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1991)The food and feeding habits of Oreochromis escuientus in Lake Kanyaboli were investigated from September 1989 to August 1990 during which a total of 1305 fish stomachs were examined. The diet consisted of a broad spectrum ... -
Ethnobotany and Mineral Contents of Indigenous Vegetables of Kisumu District in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 1998-09)Ethnobotanical study of herbage or leafy vegetables ofKisumu District in Nyanza Province of Western Kenya has been carried out to establish whether the indigenous species are still utilized. About 60 species have been ... -
Effects Of Arbovirus Infections On Some Behavioupal Aspects Of A Mosquito Aedes Aegypti (Linnaeus)
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1984)The effects of Semliki forest virus (SF) Sindbis virus (SIN) and Wesselsbron virus (WSL) infection on the feeding behaviour, flight and oviposition in a laboratory strain of Aedes aegypti (L) were investigated after ... -
Studies In Microbiomechanics Of The Soft Tissue
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1982)Electron microscopic, scanning electron microscopic and microscopic researches related to the functional problems in the soft tissue were presented. The approach to these studies and the problem prompting ... -
Agro-Ecological Study Of Weeds In Kenyan Rice Fields.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 1981)Weeds present during and after the 1980/81 growing season were identified, temporal distribution monitored and spatial distribution determined. The status of weed propagules, a ,source of recurrent establishment of weeds, ... -
Role Of The Mitochondrial Adenylate Kinase And Bivalent Cations In The Regulation Of Adenine Nucleotide Metabolism
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1986)Introduction The purpose of this study is to characterize further, the manner in which the mitochondrial enzyme, adenylate kinase and the mitochondrial bivalent cation transport interact functionally with the oxidative ... -
Efficacy Of Urtica Massaica, Cassia Didymobotrya And Balanites Aegyptiaca Against Schistoma Mansoni In Balbic Mice And Their Molluscicidal Effects On Vector Snail, Biomphalaria Pfeifferi
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2006)Schistosomiasis continues to be a serious worldwide public health problem. Praziquantel is the most effective drug against all adult stages of human schistosomes. It has become the drug of choice for morbidity control of ... -
Studies On The Pharmacological Potential And Toxicological Evaluation Of The Crude Extracts Of Asparagus Africanus And Caesalpinia Volkensii
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2001)This study was undertaken to investigate whether crude extracts from medicinal plants were able to alter parametres of non-specific immune functions in viva. The plants used in the study were Caesalpinia volkensii and ... -
Population Dynamics Of Nematode Parasites And Evaluation Of Damage By Meloidogyne Javanica To Some Common Vegetables In The Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1978)The commonly cultivated vegetables in the Kenya Highlands include tomato, capsicums cucumber, carrot, cabbage and dodo (Amarathus sp), They form an important component of the human diet particularly in the small-scale ... -
Ecology Of Acacia-Dwelling Ant Populations 1m East Africa
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1976)This thesis describes a detailed study of ant populations inhabiting the swollen thorns of Acacia drepano1obium, a widespread thornbush in East Africa. The study focused primarily on populations of Crematogaster mimosae, ... -
Pathological Effect On Pregnant Balb/c Mice Experimentally Infected With Schistosoma Mansoni And Subsequent Immunological Implications On The Offspring
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Zoology, 2006)Parasitic worms of the genus Schistosoma cause schistosomiasis. It has been shown that pregnancy has no effect on schistosome infection and that infection during pregnancy confers protection to offsprings born to infected ... -
The Composition, Distribution And Abundance Of Near Surface Zooplankton In Tudor Creek, Mombasa, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1986)The composition, distribution and abundance of near-surface zooplankton throughout a one year cycle (November 1984-0ctober 1985) was studied by the analysis of monthly samples taken at three fixed stations in Tudor Creek, ...
