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An adaptive gamification tool for E-learning Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction to programming is a core found ational unit at the heart of computer science that provides students with the basic skills needed for the course. Programming by its very nature is an abstract discipline that ... -
Adaptive learning and metacognitive regulation support for iii-structured problem solving processes in web-based learning
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2012)This research was set up to investigate the effect of adaptive user interface and self regulation learning supports, in a web-based non-collaborative learning system, on the learners' cognition, metacognitive awareness ... -
Adaptive sampling designs and their applications
(Department of Mathematics University of Nairobi, 2005)Consider a study of stigmatized populations such as drug users , people enganged in illegal activities or people suffering from AIDS. Such a study encounters difficulties because the members of the population are rare, ... -
Addition of diazomethane and sulfurylides to the oxo group in aliphatic derivatives of ketoses
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Addressing the challenges in aggregation and correlation of security event data from custom enterprise applications
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In Kenya most organizations are acquiring custom enterprise systems that help improve the efficiency of their business processes, these systems save their security logs in customized not standard format that cannot be ... -
Adoption of agile methodology in ICT software projects in Kenyan Insurance Companies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Since the early 2000s, numerous businesses have used agile techniques in order to accelerate their return on investment and enhance their capacity to adapt to changing market conditions. Purpose The purpose ... -
Adoption Of Automatic Manufacturing Data Capture In Kenya's Carton Manufacturing Industry: Case Study
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013-10)Information communication technologies (ICTs) have significantly revolutionized the way companies capture manufacturing data. Manufacturers can maximize productivity by utilizing a complete shop floor system to electronically ... -
Adoption of Big Data Analytics to Drive Decision Making
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The current business environment has been experiencing rapid change brought about by high intensity of competition, disruptive technologies, creativity, innovations and strategic marketing. To sustain competitiveness in ... -
Adoption of Business Intelligence Solutions: a Case of Kenyan Insurance Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The insurance sector in Kenya is riddled by many challenges among them low penetration levels, low persistency ratios and poor claims payment history. These problems have been persistent for a long time and they are mainly ... -
Adoption of Cloud Computing by the Government as a Tool for Effective Management of Government Funds in Kenyan Public Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Misappropriation of funds set aside by the government for ministry of education to fund the free basic education is common in Kenya. The report revealed that Kenya is the seventh highest funder of education in the world ... -
Adoption of m-Government in Civil Service: Case study of the Ministry of Information and Communications - Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2008)Rapid technological changes in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have played a pivotal role in the growth of digital economy (Stoltzfus, 2005). It has resulted governments making significant attempts ... -
Adoption of mobile banking services by Nairobi county Saccos
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mobile money providers have partnered with commercial banks in Kenya to offer mobile based financial products that aim to reach the unbanked. However, as compared to commercial banks in Kenya, the penetration of M-banking ... -
Adoption of mobile internet among university students in Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Mobile Internet has emerged as a tool that is changing the lives of many consumers especially in the developing countries by enabling them to access information. The objective of this research was to determine the extent ... -
Adoption of mobile payments in Kenyan businesses: A case study of small and medium enterprises (SME) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There has been a general increase in the usage of mobile phones in developed world countries and developing countries. The most significant trend however is the value added services of mobile telephony services such as ... -
Adsorption and photodegradation of pesticide residues in selected plants grown in organic container garden: food security phenomenon
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This work focuses on the fate of pesticide residues mainly; pentachlorophenol, lambda cyhalothrin, chlorothalonil and chlorpyrifos in organic container farming in soil and crop surfaces. Adsorption of pesticide residues, ... -
Adsorption characteristics of captafol pesticide by sediment and soil samples: apparent thermodynamic properties using spectroscopic methods
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study involved adsorption of captafol on red soil obtained from Kwale county and the sediments collected from Ngong river, by varying the initial concentration of the adsorbate, shaking time and weight of adsorbent. ... -
Adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using mangroves from Kenyan coast
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, adsorption of heavy metals (copper, lead, zinc and cadmium) from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast. The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of divalent ... -
Adsorption Of Selected Pesticide Residues By Selected Soils From Lake Naivasha Region In Kenya: Adsorption/desorption Properties And Related Thermodynamic Data
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The adsorption/desorption properties of soils in aqueous solution from Lake Naivasha by 1- naphthol N-methylcarbamate (Carbaryl) and N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl urea (Diuron) was studied in terms of the first ... -
Advances In The Kenyan Mortality Tables
(University of NairobiSchool of mathematics, 2003)The use of mortality tables that include a forecast of the future trends of mortality (the so called "projected tables") for life insurance valuations is analyzed. The (systematic) risk inherent in the adaptation of a ...