School of Pure and Applied Sciences: Recent submissions
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Bias Reduction Technique for Estimating Finite Population Distribution Function under Simple Random Sampling without Replacement.
(International Journal of Statistics and Applications, 2018)The problem of nonparametric estimation of finite population distribution function using multiplicative bias correction technique is considered in this paper. A robust estimator of the finite population distribution function ... -
Synthesis, characterization and structural elucidation of water-soluble 1-aminoalkane and α, ω-diaminoalkane complexes of the pentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl cation,[Cp∗(CO) 2 Fe]+
(Elsevier, 2012)A series of water-soluble alkylaminopentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl complexes, [Cp∗(CO)2Fe{NH2(CH2)nCH3}]BF4 (n = 2–6; Cp∗ = η5-C5Me5) and the diaminopropane bridged complex, [{Cp∗(CO)2Fe}2{μ-NH2(CH2)3NH2}](BF4)2 ... -
Synthesis, characterization and structural elucidation of water-soluble 1-aminoalkane and α,ω-diaminoalkane complexes of the pentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl cation, [Cp∗(CO)2Fe]+
(Elsevier, 2012)A series of water-soluble alkylaminopentamethylcyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl complexes, [Cp ∗ (CO) 2 Fe{NH 2 (CH 2 ) n CH 3 }]BF 4 (n=2–6; Cp ∗ =η 5 -C 5 Me 5 ) and the diaminopropane bridged complex, [{Cp ∗ (CO) 2 Fe} ... -
Dicarbonyl (η5-cyclopentadienyl)(hexamethylenetetramine-κN1) iron (II) tetrafluoridoborate
(International Union of Crystallography, 2012)In the structure of the title compound, [Fe(C5H5)(C6H12N4)-(CO)2]BF4, the arrangement around the FeIIatom corresponds to that of a three-legged piano stool. The cyclopenta-dienyl ligand occupies three coordination sites ... -
Syntheses, structural elucidation and reactions of allylamino compounds of the type, [η5-C5R5(CO)2Fe(NH2CH2CHCH2)]BF4
(Pergamon, 2012)The reaction of 3-aminoprop-1-ene (allylamine) with the etherate complexes [(n5-C5R5)(CO)2Fe(L)]+(R = H; L = Et2O; R = CH3; L = THF) have been investigated and found to give air stable allylamino com-plexes [(n5-C5R5)(CO ... -
Dicarbonyl (hexamethylene-1, 3, 5, 7-tetramine-κN1)(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) iron (II) tetrafluoridoborate
(International Union of Crystallography, 2012)In the title compound, [Fe(C10H15)(C6H12N4)(CO)2]BF4, the arrangement around the FeIIatom corresponds to a three-legged piano stool. The pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp*) ligand occupies three coordination ... -
Regioselective reactions of electrophilic iron dicarbonyl cations, [(η5-C5R5)(CO)2Fe]+ (R = H, CH3) with heterofunctional amine ligands
(Elsevier, 2012)The reactions of the ether salts [(η5-C5R5)(CO)2Fe(E)]BF4, (R = H, E = Et2O; R = CH3, E = THF) with various ligands possessing two different coordination sites have been investigated. It was established that [(Cp(CO)2Fe(OEt2)]BF4 ... -
Preparation of tervalent molybdenum complexes and a study of their reduction by zinc under low pressure of carbon monoxide
(Kenyatta University, 2011)Previously, molybdenum hexacarbonyl, MO(CO)6 has been prepared by reduction of highoxidation state molybdenum compounds such as MoCls under high pressure (60-100atm.) and temperature (20-1000C), carbonylation of metal oxide ... -
A structural investigation of the D2O solvated, acetone solvated and nonsolvated 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane complexes of the half sandwich moiety [(η5-C5H5)(CO)2Fe]
(Sabinet, 2013)Two new solvates of the dinuclear salt {(η5-C5H5)(CO)2Fe}2(μ-DABCO)](BF4)2 (DABCO = 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane); 1 (D2O solvate) and 2 (acetone solvate), and the mononuclear salt [(η5-C5H5)(CO)2Fe(DABCO)]BF4, 3, have ... -
Evaluation of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Suitable for Molecular Monitoring of Schistosome-Infected Snails in Field Laboratories
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2013)We previously described loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detection of Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni DNA in infected snails. In the present study, we adapted the LAMP assay for application in field ... -
A STUDY OF A HYDRO MAGNETIC FLUID FLOW IN A ROTATING SYSTEM BOUNDED BY TWO PARALLEL PLATES
(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2013)An electrically conducting fluid flowing between two parallel plates has been considered in this study. The fluid flow is unsteady and a magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the plates. Various configurations have ... -
Stability of phytochemicals as sources of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals in beverages—A review
(Elsevier, 2013)Recently phytochemical constituents have attracted a lot of interest as sources of functional ingredients in food product formulations. However, before being incorporated into foods or beverages the stability of these ... -
Effect of processing temperature on the stability of parthenolide in acidified feverfew infusions
(Elsevier, 2013)The stability of parthenolide, the active ingredient in feverfew and a potential anti-inflammatory bioactive in beverages was evaluated at different pHs (2.9, 3.7, 4.6 and 6.0) during heat processing at 40–100°C. The ... -
Inhibition of proinflammatory biomarkers in THP1 macrophages by polyphenols derived from chamomile, meadowsweet and willow bark.
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2013)Antiinflammatory compounds in the diet can alleviate excessive in flammation, a factor in the pathogenesis of common diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis and diabetes. This study examined three European ... -
Synthesis, characterization and crystal structures of two polymorphs of the iodo-bridged ruthenium salt, μ-iodido-bis {η 5-cyclopentadienyl-dicarbonyl-ruthenium (II)} tetrafluoroborate
(Elsevier, 2013)The reaction of RpI (Rp = (η5-C5H5)Ru(CO)2) and AgBF4 in two different solvents, tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane afforded two polymorphs of the iodo-bridged cationic complex [Rp2I]BF4. Polymorph I precipitates out of ... -
Assessment of Zinc Intake, Status and Influencing Factors in Kenya
(2015)Zinc (Zn) is vital for many biological functions and plays a crucial role in more than 300 enzymes in the human body (Brown & Wuehler 2002). The risk ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Macrocyclic Polyether N, N′-Diallyl-7, 16-diaza-1, 4, 10, 13-tetraoxa-dibenzo-18-crown-6
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2016)In this study an efficient and direct production procedure for a macrocyclic polyether N,N 1 diallyl-7,16-diaza-1,4,10,13 -tetraoxa-dibenzo-18-crown-6 from the reaction of catechol and N,Nbis (2-chloroethyl)prop-2-en-1-amine ... -
CLASSICAL CONSTRUCTION OF ANGLES IN GENERAL
(International Journal of Mathematical Archive, 2016)The construction of angles in general is a classical problem in mathematics. The early mathematicians failed to redress the problem under the stated restrictions because they did not have a bearing to approach the problem ... -
Preparation and Chemical/Microstructural Characterization of Azacrown Ether-Crosslinked Chitosan Films
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2017)Chemically stable porous azacrown ether-crosslinked chitosan films were prepared by reacting varying molar amounts of N,N-diallyl-7,16-diaza-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-dibenzo-18-crown-6 (molar equivalents ranging from 0, 0.125, ... -
Defect-induced room temperature ferromagnetic properties of the Al-doped and undoped ZnO rod-like nanostructure
(Elsevier, 2017)In this work, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) experiment on undoped ZnO and Al doped ZnO (AZO) nanoparticles prepared by facile sol–gel method were investigated. The effects of the Al concentration on room temperature ...