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Comparative Study of the Distributions Used To Model Dispersion
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The negative binomial distribution has been widely used and to a lesser extent the Ney-
man Type A distribution, whereas the Polya-Aeppli distribution has received no attention in modeling
overdispersed (clustered) ...
On Modelling and Pricing Index Linked Catastrophe Derivatives
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
We consider the problem of indifference pricing of derivatives written on CAT bonds. The
industrial loss index is modeled by a compound Poisson process and the number of claims as doubly
stochastic process, such that its ...
A Stochastic Model for Planning a Compartmental Education System and Supply of Manpowe
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
This paper describes a Markov Chain transition model that encompasses the different com-
partments of an education system. The model clearly shows transition rates within compartments and
also between compartments, thus ...
Fault-controlled fluid migration during early-stage continental rifting in the Magadi Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The mechanisms controlling the migration of mantle-derived, CO2-rich fluids in early-stage continental rifts are poorly constrained, yet have important implications for processes occurring during the initiation of continental ...
Second Conference of IYC 2011 Celebrations
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2011-02)
This is conference organized by the Department in order to celebrate IYC 2011. The theme of the conference was "Popularizing Chemistry with respect to Vision 2030". The conference was sponsored by:
1. DOW Chemicals
...
The hominin sites and paleolakes drilling project hspdp drilling campaigns the trials and triumphs of trying the unique and new
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Between the summers of 2013 and 2014, the HSPDP successfully completed 4 of its 5 drilling campaigns. To date, >1,200m of core has been collected with the final site at Chew Bahir, Ethiopia scheduled for the end of 2014. ...
Automatic classification of plasmodium parasites using stained RGB images
(2012)
In this work, an accurate, speedy and affordable model
of malaria diagnosis using stained thin blood smear
images as developed. The method makes use of the
morphological, colour and texture features of
plasmodium ...
Developments in Medical Elementology and Spectral Diagnostics of Disease Via Chemometrics and Machine Learning Assisted Trace Spectroanalytics and Imaging Towards Applications in Nanomedicine
(2012)
The chemical composition of body fluids and tissue are correlated to the state of health. The
concentration level and speciation alterations, as well as correlations of trace chemicals in body tissues
and fluids can thus ...
Application of Multi-spectral Satellite Imagery in Monitoring of Aquatic Vegetation and Water Quality Parameters in Large Inland Waters
(2012)
Following the great potential of optical remote sensing
and its increased application in quality assessment of
inland waters, we have developed time dependent
vegetation abundance prediction models based on its
statistical ...
The Versatility Of The Negative Binomial Distribution In Describing Dispersion
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Probability distributions used to describe dispersion are considered. The negative binomial parameter k is considered as a measure of dispersion. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate analytically the versatility of the ...