Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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On the construction of mixed poisson distributions
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Mixed poisson distributions are very significant in modeling non - homogeneous populations, for instance in Actuarial applications for modeling total claims in insurance. In this work the concentration is mainly on the ... -
A multilevel (combined analysis) for a repeated data in two seasons on dry matter yields of common fodder grasses in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Fodder grasses are the most common crops fed to dairy animals in Kenya. Although not directly used for human consumption, they are the source of protein and fat i.e. meat, milk and other dairy products that are available ... -
On some transforms of linear operators in a hilbert space
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Let B (H) be algebra of all bounded linear operator in a complex separable Hilbert space. For an operator T E B (H). let II en = I T I ''u I T I ''. r en = I T I u, C (T) = (T _ iI) (T+ iI)-! be the Aluthge transform, ... -
Modelling utilisation of maternal health care services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Objectives: To better understand the individual and community factors and perceptions that influence women's health care-seeking behaviors during pregnancy in order to increase women's utilization of maternal health services. ... -
Dye sensitized solar cells fabricated from obliquely sputtered nanoprous TiO2 thin films: characterization, electron transport and lifetime studies
(University of Nairobi, Department of Physics, 2008-01)Nonoporous titanium dioxide thin films have been obliquely deposited by reactive direct current magnetron sputtering onto conducting glass substrates for dye sensitized solar cell fabrication. The research studies the ... -
Organizational implementation of systems innovations : Case university in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Computing and Informatics, 2009)The Higher Education Sector in Kenya has taken efforts to adopt and use Information Communication Technologies (ICT) innovations to support its core functions, especially for the purposes of improving service delivery. The ... -
The biology of the mullets (pisces;mugilidae) from Kilifi, a tropical mangrove creek on the Kenya Coast
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Studies, 2008-11)The research covered the diversity of fishery organisms at Kilifi creek and concentrated on the species composition and distribution of the Mugilidae from which the most available species were identified. The study also ... -
Effect of introduced forage legumes on dry matters production, nutritive quality and soil fertility of natural pastures of Semi-Arid rangelands of Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)A two phase study was carried out in the semi-arid range-lands of Kajiado District, Kenya to determine the effects of introduced forage legumes on production of natural pastures as a means of improving the quantity and ... -
Effectiveness of commonly used methods in disposing pharmaceutical waste in pharmacies and hospitals: a case of pharmacies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment has received growing attention since the 1980s. The major issues associated with the origins and occurrence of these chemicals in ... -
Effect of land use and soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi in Taita, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Sciences, 2009)The study was undertaken to investigate how land use and soil fertility management practices affect the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi. The aim of the study was to harness the potential of these fungi to control ... -
Effects of rearing methods and hormones on growth and reproduction in the helmeted guinea fowl-numida meleagris
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Sciences, 2007)Growth pattern of helmeted guinea fowl keets was studies in two types of housing management: an open air system (OAS) and a deep litter system (DLS). A common growth pattern was obtained in both systems indicating that the ... -
Extent of Eutrophication of Nairobi Dam, Kenya and possible implications of the surrounding environment
(School of Biological Studies, University of Nairobi, 2007-10)The research aimed at investigating and understanding the eutrophication state of Nairobi Dam. Possible recommendation were made, aimed at assisting the relevant authorities to solve this problem and reverse the current ... -
Ecological and physiological adaptations of malaria vectors in a semi-arid area in Baringo district, Kenya
(2011)Longitudinal entomological sampling was executed to study physiological and ecological adaptations of malaria vectors at two semi-arid villages (Kamarimar and Tirion) in Kenya. Adult mosquitoes were sampled using CDC light ...
