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A comparative analysis between in vitro and in vivo generated insect forms of Trypanosoma Congolense
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1995)Biological processes, such as the cell-division, differentiation and development, are driven by changes in gene expression. It is therefore important to examine the molecular processes involved in the differentiation and ... -
A Comparative Analysis of A.I. Algorithms for Malware Detection
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Malware - also known as malicious programs or code, are one of the biggest threats in computing today. They have become very easy to develop and thousands are produced every day. They mutate very easily making it ... -
Comparative analysis of anomally detection algorithms
(2015)Attacks with no previously known signatures present a challenge on how to detect them. These attacks (commonly are referred to as zero day attacks) have not been experienced before and exploit vulnerability previously no ... -
A Comparative Analysis Of Cemeteries In Nairobi
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A comparative analysis of challenges associated with English and Kiswahili source texts in Kenyan sign language interpretation: a case study of KTN news
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study entailed a comparative analysis of challenges associated with English and Kiswahili source texts into KSL target language in news interpretation. News interpretation into KSL is a new phenomenon in the sign ... -
Comparative analysis of communication channels for diffusion and adoption of quality protein maize: The case of Kathonzweni and Kirinyaga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Despite the use of various communication strategies in Kenya, access and use of agricultural information by rural farming communities and other actors along the agricultural information chain is inadequate to cope with ... -
A comparative analysis of contraceptive use in Central & Nyanza
(Population Studies Research Institute ( PSRI), 2010)The overall objective of the study was to establish factors influencing contraceptive use in Central and Nyanza provinces. Specifically, the study set out to determine the socio-economic, cultural, and family planning ... -
A comparative analysis of costs and benefits of Jatropha, maize and orange production in Kenya: case of contracted farmers in Shimba Hills
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010-08-27)Energy demand and supply imbalances are a major challenge to development in Sub Saharan African countries. Reliance on petroleum as well as biomass energy sources is both uneconomical and unsustainable. These call for ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Court-annexed Mediation in Kenya and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal and institutional framework governing court-annexed mediation in Kenya. Specifically, the research examined challenges Kenya court-annexed ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Credit Risk Management Practices of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Banking institutions rely on credible and reliable credit risk management system as a fundamental way of identification, measurement and control of credit risks in the sector. Managing credit risk remains an essential and ... -
Comparative Analysis of Electoral Gender-based Violence:a Case Study of Kenya and Uganda.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Violence against women (VA W) is widespread in Africa, with psychological abuse, domestic violence, rape and defilement occurring daily. It increases and manifests in different forms across various contexts, particularly ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Factors Explaining Fertility Differentials in Nyeri and Mandera Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study’s objective was to determine and explain the effects of the socio-economic, cultural and proximate factors influencing fertility differentials in Nyeri and Mandera counties in Kenya. Two subsets of the 2014 Kenya ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Framing in Kenyan Newspapers’ Coverage of People Living With Disabilities (a Case Study of the Nation Newspapers and the Standard Newspapers)
(University of Nairobi,School Of Journalism And Mass Communication,, 2013)The goal of this research project was to assess how Kenyan newspapers framed the coverage of PWD issues. The research project analyzed the content of PWD news coverage in The Nation and The Standard newspapers by determining ... -
A comparative analysis of health information needs among youth and health communication Programs on television in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)It is a painful irony that in parts of some developing countries, it is not uncommon for people to fall sick and die of diseases that can be easily prevented and treated. A simple solution of sugar, salt and water could ... -
Comparative Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices Adopted by International Organization for Standardization Certified and Non International Organization for Standardization Certified Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2012)The adoption of International Organization for Standardization certification requires that certain standards be maintained in the management of human resources. The Kenyan banking sector has become so competitive following ... -
A Comparative Analysis Of Imported And Local Food And Agricultural Products Compliance To Kenya Quality Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Kenya has a big agricultural potential, the continent of Africa as a whole has changed from being a net exporter to become a net importer of agricultural products and Kenya is not excluded. The persistence of this ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Judgemental and Statistical Sampling Techniques in Auditing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 1988)This is a comparative study of judgemental and statistical sampling techniques in auditing. It sought to determine the extent of use of each of the two sampling techniques, and the factors that auditors consider in ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Kenya's Adhoc Versus Chartered Shipping Freight Rates for Exports and Imports of Dry General Cargo
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts,, 1989)This study compares freight rates under the current ad hoc shipping against freight rates in time-chartering for Kenya's imports and exports of dry-general cargo. The study also tests for the statistical significance ... -
A comparative analysis of liquid-based preparations and conventional pap smears with colposcopic biopsy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2000)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is one of the most common female malignancies worldwide. Since the introduction of conventional Papanicolaou smear mortality from cervical cancer has reduced considerably. Despite its success, ...