Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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A Comparative Study Of The Butterfly Fauna In Natural Forest And Pinus Plantation At North Nandi District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1986-03)The studies were conducted in two 10 ha plots in the North Nandi Forest, one in natural forest and one in planted. forest with exotic. Pinus sp. Using Malaise traps, Visual counts and Capture-mark-release recapture techniques, ... -
computerization of personnel records at the university of Nairobi using a multi -access computer
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Experimental ascaridiasis: the influence of Ascaridia gall on weight gain and nitrogen retention In chicken
(University of Nairobi,Department of Zoology, 1978)An experimental study was carried out to determine the influence of Ascaridia galli infection in domestic fowls on weight gain and nitrogen retention. Twenty four Shaver Star-bro-broiler type hybrid ,chicks were used, ... -
Financial model of the analysis of profit margin of products distributed by total oil products (East Africa) limited - Kenya"
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 1982) -
Assessing the behaviors of interest rates of eight local banks in Kenya over a four year period (1998-2001)
(University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Genetic Diversity Assessment In Cowpea Using Micro Satellite Markers
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2007)The assessment of genetic diversity In cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp), is an important component In the genetic improvement of the crop for agriculture. Simple sequence repeat markers (SSRs) are often the markers ... -
A Theoretical Study and Evaluation of Kenya's Level of Voting for Presidential Position.
(University of Nairobi,School of Mathematics, 2005)Evaluating the level of voting for presidential post is of paramount importance to the country's political, social and economic well being, not only in Kenya, but also in other parts of the world, due to the significant ... -
An Assessment Of Butterfly Species Diversity In Relation To Plant Structure In Mt. Marsabit National Park, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 2007-08)Forest-dependent animals, such as butterflies, can be useful indicators of forest disturbance or stability. Butterfly assemblages decrease in species richness after forest disturbance and fragmentation, but a few species ... -
Some aspects of the biology of the sorghum shootfly,atherigona soccata rondani (diptera:anthomyiidae),with special reference to ovipositinal behaviour
(University of Nairobi,Department of Zoology, 1979)Development and 'morphology of the immature stage of Atherigorra eoccata Rondani were examinedby neans of dissections, linear measurements, light and scanning electron microscopy of the egg, the larval ins tars , and ... -
The Role Of Glutamate Transport Systems In The Metabolism Of Glutamate By Rat - Liver Mitochondria
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1978)INTRODUCTION The purpose of this project was to investigate the regulation of pathways of glutamate metabolism in isolated rat - liver mitochondria. Special emphasis was laid on the role of the two transport systems ... -
Mechanical Transmission Of Trypanosoma Evansi Steel By Stomoxys Calcitrans Linnaeus
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1983)Mechanical transmission studies of Trypanosoma evansi using the stablefly, Stomoxys calcitrans as the insect vector and mice as hosts (for T. evansi ) were carried out to determine if S. calcitrans could transmit T. evansi ... -
The distribution and abundance of the large herbivore community of Tsavo National Park,Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1976-10)In Tsavo National Park, Kenya, there has existed for some years an acute problem that pivots on the interactions between elephants and trees. Elephant problems are a common feature of African National Parks, but the effects ... -
Malaria Transmission And Vector Ecology In A Reforested Swampy River Valley In Mbale, Vihiga District Of Western Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2005-11)The ecology of malaria vectors and malaria transmission in a reforested swampy river valley in a western Kenya highland site were investigated, and the findings compared to those of a deforested site within the region. ... -
DDT Persistence in a tropical climate
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The habitats and feeding stations of birds in Tsavo National Park,Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1980)The land-bird community of Tsavo East National Park was studied for two years. There are two wet seasons each year: November-December and April- May, but the latter were very poor in both study years. Six habitat types were ... -
The paleomagnetism of the Koobi - Fora formation, Lake Rudolf.
(Science department, University of Nairobi, 1974)The sediments of 'the Koobi- Fora formation in the East Rudolf' basin have yielded a ricu assemblage of'. f'au~a~, hominid f'ossilsand stone artef'actso Paleomagnetism has, over the recent years, become a usef'ul tool ... -
Assessment Of Reproductive Status Of Free Ranging Female African Elephants (loxodonta Africana) Using Non-invasive Techniques.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1995)The major aims of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of using non-invasive techniques fo r th e assessment of the reproductive status in free ranging African elephant females. In order to find the behavioral ... -
ICS project analysis and design of a computerized grant and project management information system (GPMIS)
(1986)The objective of this documentation is to define and record in detail all aspects and handicaps therein of the existing semi-computerized AMREF Grant and Project Management Information System (AHREF-GPMIS) and to formalizemy ... -
Aspects of physiological and behavioural temperature regulation in the rock hyrax,heterohyrax brucei
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1970)The physiological capacity for thermoregulation has been examined in the laboratory for two sub-species of Heteronyrax brucei. Together with measurements of microclimatic conditions of the hyrax habitats, the results ...
