University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A Fast and Accurate Analytical Method for Parameter Determination of a Photovoltaic System Based on Manufacturer’s Data
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Modeling and simulation of a photovoltaic solar system play a significant role in understanding its behavior in various environmental conditions. Utilization of the datasheet information in modeling and simulation of the ... -
An Audit of Dorsal Morphology of 30 Adult-Paired Cadaveric Calcaneal Specimen – An Osteological Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The calcaneus exhibits variations of articular facets and calcaneal sulcus width. These variations influence occurrence of osteoarthritic conditions, which have significant prevalence in our setting, ... -
Conceptual framework for establishing the African Stroke Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Africa is the world's most genetically diverse, second largest, and second most populous continent, with over one billion people distributed across 54 countries. With a 23% lifetime risk of stroke, Africa has some of the ... -
Improving the efficiency and stability of tin-based perovskite solar cells using anilinium hypophosphite additive Check for updates
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Tin (Sn) is a potential replacement for lead in organic–inorganic perovskite solar cell (PVSC) technology due to the attractive optoelectronic properties of Sn-perovskites. However, the poor stability of Sn2+ ions is still ... -
Oral Health Status among 12-YearOld Children in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objectives: To determine the oral health status among schoolchildren in a rural Kenyan community and examine the relationship between oral symptoms and perceived general health. Participants: 150 pupils, aged 12 years, ... -
Utilization of Diagnostic Imaging in Dental and Maxillofacial Trauma in Selected Kenyan Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Globally, much has changed in the imaging modalities available to investigate maxillofacial trauma. Nevertheless, the regional practice patterns are highly influenced by availability, affordability and ... -
Smartphones Supporting Monitoring Functions: Experiences from Sweet Potato Vine Distribution in sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This chapter shares experiences in the use of smartphones to collect monitoring data for sweet potato vine multiplication and dissemination activities in sub-Saharan Africa. An Open Data Kit (ODK) technology is used to ... -
Supplier Selection Process Based on Fuzzy Logic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In Kenyan governmental organizations, supplier selection during procurement process is regulated by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal act. The act requires the selection to be done on technical and financial basis, ... -
Perceived general health in relation to oral health status in a rural Kenyan elderly population
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: This study aimed to determine the present oral health status of the rural Kenyan elderly population and to investigate whether oral health status is associated with the perceived general health. Methods: A ... -
An assessment of the sustainability of Living Labs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Purpose – There has been a high rate of failure among the Living Labs in Kenya resulting in the expected outcomes not fully realized. This paper aims to assess the sustainability of Living Labs in Kenya. Design/methodo ... -
Strengthening technology risk management in mobile money lending
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Innovative mobile money services have grown tremendously in the East African market. While there are positive effects of technology-enabled financial inclusion, risks exist. This study sought to strengthen the capacity of ... -
Determinants of Mobile Fintech Uptake in Kenyan Microfinance Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Kenyan microfinance sector faces many challenges such as high operation costs, increased credit risk, low visibility and poor understanding of emerging technology opportunities and risks among others. These problems ... -
Education for Sustainable Development? An Analysis of Financing Wetland Conservation in The Wetlands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financing education is the future towards environmental protection including wetlands. The focus of this paper is to assess if there is conservation education in various wetlands sites of Kenya, and, to evaluate the key ... -
Evaluation of hydraulic performance of an anaerobic pond using radiotracer technique
(University of Nairobi, 2019-03)A radiotracer investigation was carried out in a wastewater stabilization pond using radiotracer technique. Residence time distribution (RTD) of wastewater was measured using Iodine-131 as a radiotracer. The measured RTD ... -
Airborne particulate matter monitoring in Kenya using calibrated low-cost sensors
(University of Nairobi, 2018-10)East African countries face an increasing threat from poor air quality stemming from rapid urbanization, population growth, and a steep rise in fuel use and motorization rates. With few air quality monitoring systems ... -
High airborne black carbon concentrations measured near roadways in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019-03)Airborne black carbon (BC) particles have serious implications for human health and climate change and thus represent a prime target for mitigation policies. The sources of BC include vehicles burning diesel fuel, which ... -
Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)Background: A Cross-sectional Rapid Situational Assessment of People Who Inject Drug (PWIDs) applying Respondent Driven sampling techniques (RDS) was used to recruit subjects/participants in a study aimed at assessing HIV ... -
COVID-19 Pandemic: Is Africa Different?
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)COVID-19 has now spread to all the continents of the world with the possible exception of Antarctica. However, Africa appears different when compared with all the other continents. The absence of exponential growth and the ... -
Associations of Interleukin-1 Polymorphisms with Chronic Periodontitis in Two Different Kenyan Ethnic Groups: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between IL-1β and IL-1α isoforms with chronic periodontitis in two Kenyan ethnic groups, Taitas and Swahilis. Methods: A case-control study in which ... -
Jumbe katika Vibandiko vya Matatu
(university of Nairobi, 2011)Tasnifu hii inahusu jumbe zinazopatikana katika magari ya usafiri wa umma yanayojulikana kama Matatu. Utafiti wetu umefanyiwa mjini Nyahururu ambao ni mji unaopatikana katika jimbo la Nyandarua, takribani kilomita mia ...
