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On norm preserving conditions for local automorphisms of commutative banach algebras
(JOOUST, 6/24/2015)The history of commutative algebra first appeared in 1890 by David Hilbert which was then followed by Banach spaces in 1924 since localization reduces many problems of geometric special case into commutative algebra problems ... -
On numerical radius attainability for normal self-adjoint operators
(JOOUST, 6/24/2015)The numerical range and numerical radius are very useful in studying linear operators acting on Hilbert spaces. The operators include normal, hyponormal, normaloid, transaloid, self-adjoint, subnormal, compact and unitary. ... -
On shift of mindset: the importance of change of mindset in helping students get better at getting better in mathematics
(JOOUST, 6/24/2015)That mathematics is important in enhancing creativity, innovativeness and technological development is undisputable. Kenya like any other African country is endowed with reach human resource yet lesscompetitive ... -
Policy implications to the socio-economic analysis of adoption determinants of new agricultural technologies in Kenya: the case of south western Kenya region
(2015-06-24)Effective agricultural development requires equal contributions from research, extension, and the farmer. Agrowing concern among agricultural development researchers is that the farmer has often been side lined withmany ... -
Small scale production of cricket and black soldier fly for sustainable food and feed
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)It is estimated that by the year 2050, the world population will reach 9 billion. With the current global food insecurity, there is likelihood that the situation may worsen. The poster presentation illustrates the simple ... -
Status of phytoplankton community of Kisumu bay, Winam gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Lake Victoria has undergone remarkable and diverse ecological perturbations which are as a result of physical, chemical and biological processes, together with human activities that take place in the watershed area and ...