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A comparison of the classical black-scholes model and the Garch option pricing model for currency options.
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study looks at the consequences of introducing heteroscedasticity in option pricing. The analysis shows that introducing heteroscedasticity results in a better fitting of the empirical distribution of foreign exchange ... -
Comparison Of The Effect Of Lignocaine And Gallamine On Suxamethonium-induced Elevation Of Intraocular Pressure (lOP)
(University of Nairobi, 1989)This study was designed to determine the timecourse, incidence as well as magnitude of suxamethonium induced elevation of intraocular pressure (lOP); and to compare the effectiveness of pretreatment with either Lignocaine ... -
Comparison of the effectiveness of painting and immersing techniques, in pre-operative foot disinfection with chlorhexidine
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Pre-operative preparation of the foot is challenging due to the anatomy and the range of organisms found in this area . Different antiseptic solutions are in current use for the preparation of skin. The lechnique ... -
Comparison Of The Effects Of Losartan And Enalapril On Renal Function In Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)Background: Chronic kidney disease is an increasing health concern associated with a high risk of adverse outcomes. The three most common causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes mellitus, hypertension and glomerular ... -
Comparison of the effects of praziquantel and metrifonate treatment in schistosoma haematobium (mazeras strain) infection in hamsters
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi., 2004)Schistosomiasis is the second most important parasitic infection, after malaria, mainly infecting poor people in the tropics who can hardly afford the cost of the currently available drugs for treatment. Consequently, ... -
Comparison of the effects of supplementing diets of Protein Energy malnourished children at Mbooni family life training centre with milk-yellow Maize Porridge or Tempe-yellow Maize Porridge
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1995)A prospective case control study, (a clinical trial type and interventional in nature) was carried out at Mbooni Family Life Training Centre. Effects on weight gain, growth rate, diarrhoea experience and rehabilitation ... -
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Melia Volkensii (Gurke) Azadirachtin, Pyrethrum Plant Extracts, Cubex And Steladoner On Cattle Ticks, rhipicephalus Appendiculatus And Boophilus Decoloratus
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1996)The objectives of this study were to determine the toxicity of M. volkensii plant extract on the larvae, nymphae and adult Rhipicephalus appendiculatus ticks and to compare the effects with those of the ticks treated ... -
Comparison of the efficacy of three anthelmintic Drugs against mixed natural Gastrointestinal Nematode infections in Camel(camelus dromedarius) in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993)This study was undertaken to identify the types of helminth parasites in camels, their prevalence rates in different seasons, the effects of age and sex of camels on helminth infestation rates and to compare the efficacy ... -
Comparison of the factors which influence the oral health status amongst pre-primary school children in a rural and an urban area in Kenya
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of Nairobi, 2006)Aims and objectives In Kenyan children aged five currently have a decayed, missing and filled - teeth (dmft) index of 1.5 while the twelve year old have a DMFT of 0.2. The objective of this study was to look at the ... -
A comparison of the financial performance of companies before and after going public quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-11)The study sought to find out if there is significant difference in profitability, liquidity, leverage and activity and also the overall financial performance of companies before and after going public. The study analyzed ... -
A Comparison of the financial performance of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and privatized enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2006)In response to the financial burdens and budgetary constraints caused by SOEs in many developing countries, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fundadvocated privatization as a panacea to these economic ... -
Comparison of the findings of excretion urography with ultrasonography in children
(University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, 1996-07)A prospective study was done to compare the relative yields of Excretion Urography and Ultrasonography in 100 paediatric patients, of age range one day to 13 years. Children who were referred for Excretion Urography ... -
A Comparison of the Glasgow Coma Scale With Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Scale in Prediction of Patient Outcomes in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Neurological assessment is essential in determining the condition, prognosis, and management of critically ill patients. An appropriate scale is essential in the early stage of patient assessment for proper ... -
Comparison of the modified gould's probability matrix and the behaviour analysis method of reservoir capacity determination
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1992)This study mainly consisted of a quantitative comparison of the Behavior Analysis (BA) and the Modified Gould's Probability Matrix (MGPM) method of reservoir capacity determination. By a qualitative analysis that evaluated ... -
A comparison of the moving averag, garth ( I I) and arch volatility models as measure of returns
(School of mathematics, 2012-11)Many empirical studies have shown strong evidence against some of the underlying assumptions of the Black Scholes Model. However this paper has focussed on the constant value that is assumed for the volatility. Empirical ... -
A comparison of the nutritional status of children with colonic stomas and those without stomas admitted for elective surgery at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Eighty(80) children aged between thirty days and ten years were enrolled in a descriptive observational case-control study which compared the nutritional status of children with colonic stomas(40/80) to those without ... -
A Comparison of the Organization of African Unity (Oau) and African Union (Au) Management of Conflicts in the Horn of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Many of the nations of Africa have struggled with violence since their independence from colonial powers. The formation of an intercontinental body the Organization of African Unity did little to reduce the number or ... -
Comparison of the phytochemical composition between cooked and uncooked amaranth plant
(2000)Phytochemical studies were carried out on fresh, dry and boiled Amaranthus powdered leaves by use of sequential extraction method. The chloroform and methanol sequential extracts of Amaranthus were then studied by use ... -
A comparison of the productivity of Kenya Sahiwal cattle and their crossbreds in large scale dairy
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A Comparison of the Quality of Print Media Coverage of Extra-judicial Killings in Kenya: a Content Analysis of the Nation Newspapers
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2001-10)