Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Title
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Using mathematical model to illustrate the spread of malaria
(University of Nairobi, 2014)We present an ordinary differential equation mathematical model for the spread of malaria in human and Mosquito populations.Susceptible humans can be infected when they are bitten by an infectious Mosquito.They then ... -
Using Mediation to Resolve Development Projectconflicts: a Case of Olkaria Iv Geothermal Project, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Geothermal power development promotes the availability and reliance on green energy sources across the globe, increasing environmental sustainability through climate change mitigation. Geothermal development in Olkaria ... -
Using mobile messaging to support aftercare for recovering alcohol addicts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The use of mobile texting has grown dramatically in the world including in Kenya. It has been suggested that the technology influences people‘s behaviors including alcoholic addiction. Many studies have been ... -
Using Natural Language Processing for Case Brief Generation and Verdict Support in the Kenyan Court System
(university of nairobi, 2022)The National Council for Law Reporting publishes judgements in an online searchable database, enabling large-scale machine learning and statistical analysis in the legal domain. This is the culmination of the transformation ... -
Using Neural Networks to reduce noise in internet of things data streams
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Noise in the Internet of Things is threatening to drown out sensor data. The problem is growing as more and more devices are being connected to the internet. The noise comes from the electric components both within and ... -
Using Phase-Type distribution to determine Actuarial Functions for Whole Life Insurance Policies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background The world life expectancy has had a continual increase for both male and female gender. This increasing trend is expected to continue, hence, the need to have a model that does not have a maximum attainable ... -
Using poisson and exponential mixtures in estimating automobile insurance premiums.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main purpose of this project was to design an optimal bonus malus system that incorporates both the number of claims and the claim size. Majority of insurance companies charge premiums based on the number of accidents. ... -
Using random forest (RF) to identify key determinants of poverty in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background The World Bank (WB) has defined poor people as those who live on USD 1.9 or less per day. Most of the poor populations live in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya being one of them. Although Kenya has made tremendous ... -
Using Sequential Analysis To Shorten Clinical Trials
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Sequential analysis is concerned with the statistical theory and methods of analysis of such data in which the final number of observations need not to be fixed in advance but may depend in some specified way on the data ... -
Using structural equation modelling to evaluate the customer's trust and loyalty in Akuh, N
(School of mathematics, 2012-06)Measurement of customer satisfaction In behavioural health services has received increasing emphasis due to clinicians' and researchers' desire to measure outcomes that reflect the patient's unique perspective. The ... -
Using technology, organization and environment framework to find out the technology adoption determinants among Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Traditional banking is increasingly being replaced by electronic banking worldwide, due to issues such as technological innovations and innovations in financial products. This has led to the influence of the banking sector ... -
Using Transfer Learning to Leverage Large Un-labelled Datasets to Improve Classification Models in Cases With Small- Labelled Datasets: Application to Paediatric Diagnostic and Prognostic Models
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Diagnostic and prognostic models based on machine learning models can improve diagnosis and identification of patients at risk of adverse health outcomes. Healthcare delivery can thus be improved in low and middle income ... -
Utilisation Of The Habitat By The Reticulated Giraffe (giraffa Camelopardalis Reticulata Linnaeus) In Northern Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1974)The research described in this thesis was carried out between August 1971 and December 1972 in an area of 37 square kilometres of ranch land in the Laikipia District. Giraffa cameZopardaZis reticuZata L. has not been ... -
Utilization of cloud database on criminal background check
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The rate of Criminal background check has recently gone high in Kenya. Career candidates have been subjected to pre-screening they are engaged by employers. Employers have been slack in hiring or retaining employees who ... -
Utilization of Concrete Waste in the Manufacture of Portland Pozzolana Cement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Concrete waste is a subclass of construction and demolition waste composed of hydrated cement, coarse, and fine aggregates. It bears its origin from the construction and demolition of concrete structures. The purpose of ... -
Utilization of Kwale ilmenite ore in production of refractory firebricks
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, Kwale Ilmenite Ore, Eburru Kaolin, Eburru Fireclay and Mukurweini Ball Clay were used to formulate refractory firebricks for incinerator internal lining. The effects of particle size distribution, water ... -
Utilization Of Mobile Technology In Dissemination Of Information For Pension Claims Processing In Jubilee Insurance
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over previous decade, Kenya has carried out main reforms in pension system in both private and public sector. One main reform among pension providers in Kenya has been to utilize mobile technology to improve information ... -
Utilizing ICT to realize commuter needs in the Nairobi transport sector
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2005)This study covers issues (albeit in general terms) of Information Communication Technologies (JCT) as could be related to the transport sector in areas of infrastructure planning, development and management, public ... -
A Vaccination Model for Seasonal Influenza infection Dynamics
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal of this project, is to study using Mathematical Modelling, the impact of immunization with a partially effective vaccine on the transmission dynamics of influenza infection. To determine condition under which ... -
Validating Organizational Implementation of Information Systems Innovations Framework in Kenyan Higher Education Institutions
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Organizational Implementation of Information Systems Innovations (OIISI) Framework was developed in the context of Universities in Kenya and can be used to understand the implementation of Information Systems (IS) ...