University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Deviation of the Tunica Media of Aorta of Goat from Conventional Structural Concept : case for including Collagen
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Knowledge of the structural organization of the aortic tunica media is important in understanding the physicomechanical properties and alterations which underpin aor tic aging and pathologies such as atherosclerosis, ... -
An Exploration Into Barriers To Use Of Waste Glass In Interior Spaces In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Interior Design has been hitherto associated with attractive expensive décor materials, finishes and products. But the scope of design reaches far beyond this association. Interior Designers are trained to solve interior ... -
Effect Of Corporate Characteristics On Capital Structure Decisions Of SMEs: A Case Of DTMs In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The choice between debt and equity for a business firm has implications on the value of a firm as well as strategic importance for corporate managers. Previous studies have addressed the issue of capital structure decisions ... -
Assesssing The Impact Of Pension Scheme Conversion From Defined Benefit To Defined Contribution
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The KNEC pension scheme is under management by a private administrator. Like all such administrators, Liberty Pensions ltd is under bidding of the sponsor to adopt the new pension plan for and on behalf of KNEC. It is ... -
Diversity and host range of lepidopteran stem borer species in Cameroon
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Lepidopteran stemborers are among the most important field insect pests of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa.With the exception of Chilo partellus, all other borer pests are indigenous to Africa and are assumed to have ... -
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Social Transfer Programmes In Kenya: A Case Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children Cash Transfer In Nginda Location, Embu West District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The problem of orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya has been on the increase. Estimated 6million children require special care and protection with approximately 2.4million of these being orphans. Social structures ... -
Polyaniline and Polythiophene Modified Electrodes in Energy Storage Units with hydrocarbon gel/Bentonite/Sodium Chloride as Electrolyte Gel
(2014)In this paper we present results obtained for energy storage units developed using polyaniline and polythiophene modified electrodes. The voltage potential profiles for recharge/discharge are either linear or exponential. ... -
Effects of Water Application Levels on Growth Characteristics and Soil Water Balance of Tomatoes in Greenhouse
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Abstract - The effect of water application levels on growth characteristics and soil water balance of tomato grown in greenhouse were investigated. The study was conducted in two greenhouses located at Matinyani Secondary ... -
Complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital: a prospective study September 2001-February 2002
(University of Nairobi, 2003)A prospective study of 76 patients operated on for non-tumour hydrocephalus by Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt insertion was carried out at the Kenyatta National Hospital between 1st September 2001 and 28th February ... -
Polyaniline and Polythiophene Modified Electrodes in Energy Storage Units with hydrocarbon gel/Bentonite/Sodium Chloride as Electrolyte Gel
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper we present results obtained for energy storage units developed using polyaniline and polythiophene modified electrodes. The voltage potential prof iles for recharge/discharge are either linear or exponential. ... -
Validity and reliability of teacher-made tests: Case study of year 11 physics in Nyahururu District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was carried out to establish the factors influencing the validity and reliability of teacher made tests in Kenya. It was conducted in Nyahururu District of Laikipia County in Kenya. The study involved 42 teachers ... -
Oral Literature Scholarship in Kenya: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper aims at sharing Kenya’s experiences in teaching, fieldwork, documentation, and digitization of oral genres with a view to leveraging best practices. The paper is divided into three sections. Section One examines ... -
Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: an Empirical Analysis of Kenyan Data
(2014)The paper investigates the main drivers of real Gross Domestic Product growth in Kenya as well as those that drive the foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kenya. It is widely acknowledged that FDI has potential benefits ... -
Challenges Associated With Crime Measurement By Police Officers: A Case Study Of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Ascertaining the true level of criminality has always been a major challenge in Kenya; besides, studies on the same are scanty. This study therefore sought to establish challenges associated with crime measurement by ... -
Human papillomavirus 45 genetic variation and cervical cancer risk worldwide
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Re-tooling Of Regression Kriging In R For Improved Digital Mapping Of Soil Properties.
(2014)Regression analysis and kriging are popular spatial estimation methods often used in soil science to provide soil information at different spatial resolutions and extent. Attempts have been made to combine them into a ... -
Stripping Voltammetric Pyrolytic Graphite Polyaniline Sensor For Simultaneous Determination Of Lead And Cadmium
(University of Nairobi, 2014)To improve sensitivity of a pyrolytic graphite electrode, a polyaniline thin film was coated on electrode substrate, via multipulse cyclic voltammetry electropolymerization to form pyrolytic graphite polyaniline sensor ...
