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20 G bps Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) Format for Capacity Upgrade in Optical Communications
(American Journal of Optics and Photonics., 2019)In the fast growing society, communication is broadening so rapidly such that internet users need to access information rapidly and amount of data flowing through internet is very huge. Various ... -
Ab initio insights into Graphene-Zirconium disulfide/diselenide heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries
(Surfaces and interfaces, 2021)In the search for an energy storage medium with higher electronic conductivity, rate performance and moderate volume expansion, van der Waals heterostructures are a promising alternative. Herein, the potential of graphene ... -
Ab-initio Simulations ofCopper Oxide Nanowires and Clusters on TiO2(101)Anatase Surface
(Journal of Physical Chemistry, 2017)Copper oxides deposited at titania surfaces have a beneficial effect on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2, but their role is not fully understood. In this work, possible nanostructures of copper oxide on TiO2 (101) have ... -
ab-initio STUDIES OF MAGNESIUM HYDRIDE AND LITHIUM
(2016-05-23)Due to the imminent exhaustion of fossil fuels, related pollution and high cost involved in conventional sources of energy, a search for renewable, environmentally friendly, cheaper and more efficient energy sources has been ... -
ab-initio STUDIES OF MAGNESIUM HYDRIDE AND LITHIUM HYDRIDE FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE APPLICATIONS: A DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY STUDY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Due to the imminent exhaustion of fossil fuels, related pollution and high cost involved in conventional sources of energy, a search for renewable, environmentally friendly, cheaper and more e cient energy sources has ... -
Ab-initio STUDIES OF STRUCTURAL, ELECTRONIC, MAGNETIC AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL OXIDE
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Nickel Oxide (NiO) has many applications in solar energy utilization, due to variations in electronic, optical and magnetic properties. However, a satisfactory description of its properties is still not available. There ... -
Aberrationof Metals Competing for Iron on Exposure to Lambda Cyhalothrin and Aflatoxins in Dietary Fish from Selected Aquatic Sources in Kenya
(Food Science and Nutrition Studies, 2018)Excess or deficiency of minerals may seriously disturb biochemical processes and upset internal homeostasis, leading to various diseases and disorders in fish species due to deficiency or excess ... -
ABUNDANCE, MOVEMENT AND HOME RANGE OF SHARPE’S LONGCLAW IN MONTANE GRASSLANDS IN TIMAU, KENYA
(2018)Sharpe’s Longclaw (SLC) is an endangered and endemic bird that is threatened by rapid reduction in the extent and quality of its habitat. It has a very small and highly fragmented range within the agricultural landscapes. ... -
The Acoustic Wave Propagation Equation: Discontinuous Galerkin Time Domain Solution Approach
(Applied Mathematical Sciences Vol. 13, 2019, no. 16, 753 - 767, 2019)This paper discusses a finite element method, discontinuous Galerkintime domain approach that solves the 2-D acoustic wave equation incylindrical coordinates. The method is based on discretization of thewave ... -
THE ACOUSTIC WAVE PROPAGATION EQUATION: THE DISCONTINUOUS GALERKIN TIME DOMAIN SOLUTION APPROACH
(University of Eldoret, 2019)This thesis presents a finite element method, discontinuous Galerkin time domain approach that solves the 2-D acoustic wave equation in cylindrical coordinates. The method is based on discretization of the wave field into ... -
ACTIVITY OF TEPHROSIA VOGELII CRUDE EXTRACT AGAINST LEISMANIA MAJOR IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED BALB/c MICE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Leishmaniasis, a vector-borne disease caused by obligate intra-macrophage protozoa, is endemic in large areas of the Tropics, Subtropics and the Mediterranean basin and 350 million people are considered at risk. The ... -
ADAPTABILITY AND STABILITY OF COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata) LINES IN KENYA COASTAL REGION
(2016-05-20)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) is one of the most important grain legume grown in sub- Saharan Africa. About 12.5 million tons of cowpea grain are produced worldwide each year with the majority (over 94%) of the ... -
Adaptation to Rainfall Variability by Smallholder Farmers in Kwale County: A Case Study of Samburu and Tsimba Locations
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2013-10)Rainfall received in Kwale County is highly variable negatively affecting agricultural production. Due to these variations, smallholder farmers in Kwale County have attempted to implement various adaptation mechanisms ... -
Adoption of Tree Nursery Practices as Strategic Enterprise at Millenium Villages Project, Siaya County, Kenya
(Africa Environmetal Review Journal, 2019-02)he Millenium Villages Project (MVP) in Siaya County (Kenya) was part of a cluster of villages in 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa established to catalyse the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals ... -
Adsorption of Fluoride from Water by Use of Powdered Tilapia Fish Scales
(African Environmental Review Journal (AER), 2020-12)Ingestion of adequate fluoride (F-) necessary for healthy bones and teeth is realized through food, soil and water while its excess leads to dental, skeletal and soft tissue damage. Defluoridation is one of the conventional ... -
ADSORPTION OF LEAD (II) IONS FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT BY USE OF EGGSHELL
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Heavy metals are major toxicants found in industrial effluent and have been known to contaminate the water resources. They include metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and chromium which pose a significant threat to the ... -
The affliction of a wealthy Nation; Food Insecurity in the midst of plenty in Kenya
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ALGEBRA OF COUPLED ELECTRONS IN THE CO-EXISTENCE OF
(2016-05-19)Superconductivity is a phenomenon in which the d.c electrical resistance of a material vanishes completely and instantly rather than gradually when it is cooled below a certain temperature called the superconducting ... -
ALGEBRA OF COUPLED ELECTRONS IN THE CO-EXISTENCE OF SUPERCONDUTIVITY AND FERROMAGNETISM
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Superconductivity is a phenomenon in which the d.c electrical resistance of a material vanishes completely and instantly rather than gradually when it is cooled below a certain temperature called the superconducting ... -
Allelopathic effect of Niger Plant (Guizotia abyssinica L.) on abundance of selected weeds
(2018)Plants release many secondary metabolites to the environment that can be harnessed for important uses. These secondary metabolites are known as allelochemicals. The current worldwide demand for cheaper, more ...
