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Improving accuracy in arrival time prediction using support vector regression (A case study of trucks passing along Uhuru Highway Nairobi)
(2015)Travel time prediction is vital to the development of reliable travel information systems. In this research project, Support vector regression (SVR) algorithms is applied to develop travel-time prediction model and show ... -
Improving application of knowledge management systems in organizations: case of Nairobi city water and sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Knowledge is an asset to any organization and has become a vital resource to organizations and hence a growing need for knowledge management (KM). Knowledge is described as information provided in context to produce an ... -
Improving decision making through business intelligence: case of a Kenyan business intelligence: case of a Kenyan Based ISP
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The ability to make effective decisions is crucial to an organization's survival in today's tumultuous business environment. The influx of Internet Access Technologies that is broadband, wireless, VSAT e.t.c. in Kenya ... -
Improving Safety In Kenya's Aviation Industry Using Technology
(College of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013)As we endeavor as a nation to develop most of the sectors of our economy transport is one of the key pointers. With air being the fastest mode of transport the masses will start using aircrafts more. However there is ... -
Imputation Techniques In Multivariate Analysis
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 1999)This research deals with the problem of missing data in multivariate analysis, in the sense that not all variables of interest are measured on every unit or element of the sample. The emphasis of the thesis is on ... -
In Silico and Molecular Analysis of Xpta Protein Toxin Genes of Xenorhabdus Sp. And Efficacy of the Bacterium on Sitophilus Zeamais and Prostephanus Truncatus.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Bacteria of the genus Xenorhabdus are entomopathogens that produce insecticidal protein toxins against a wide range of insects. The main proteins involved are the Xenorhabdus protein toxins (Xpts), categorized as class A, ... -
In silico exploration of 3d structures of pfmsp3 and pfmsp6 invasion genes and their allelic differences
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malaria is one of the leading causes of child mortality in Africa. According to the World Health Organization report 2011, there was an estimated 655,000 deaths in 2010 in Africa most of which have been reported among ... -
In silico identification of universal HLA stimulating b and T-cell restricted mage epitopes for vaccine development
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Melanoma antigens (MAGE) are imrnunogcns expressed ill malignancies but silenced III somatic tissues except testis. They are grouped into ten subfamilies and at least one subfamily is expressed ill a cancer type. In ... -
In Vitro Anti - Plasmodial Activity Of The Crude Extracts Of Phyllanthus Sepialis And Rumex Steudelii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Malaria is a disease of high morbidity and mortality, especially in children under five and adults with low immunity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Malaria report 2018, there is an average ... -
In Vitro antibody-dependent cell mediated mechanisms in Kenyan Baboon (Papio Anuris) towards Schistosomula of schistosona manson
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In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity Of Avicennia Marina (Mangrove)Stem Bark
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: There has been a rising global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pandemic in the recent past with far-reaching health and socio-economic implications.For example, there has been an emergence of Methicillin resistant ... -
In Vitro Culture Of The Passion Fruit, Passifloba Edulis Sims
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Passion fruit (Passiflora edults Sims) belongs to the family Passifloraceae. The genus Passlflora Includes more than 350 species of sub-tropical vines, most of which climb by tendrils. Only a few species are grown for ... -
In vitro regeneration of two Kenyan bread wheat (triticum aestivum l.) cultivars
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the second most important food crop in Kenya by production and consumption, after maize. However, national wheat productivity has been on the decline due to its vulnerability to a number ... -
In vitro regeneration of two varieties of pigeon pea (cajanus cajan) grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.) is an important multipurpose grain legume that is a good source of protein for populations living in the semi-arid tropics. Being a crop that is cultivated under rain-fed agricultural ... -
In Vitro Regeneration, Genetic Transformation, and Crispr/cas-based Genome Editing in Yam (Dioscorea Spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Yam is a starchy tuberous crop that provides food and income to millions of people in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Despite its importance, several biotic and abiotic constraints beset yam production. Yam ... -
In Vitro Regeneration, Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Melia Volkensii (Gürke)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Melia volkensii Gürke (Meliaceae; mahogany family), is a drought-tolerant, multipurpose, fast-growing, hardwood tree species endemic to East Africa’s arid and semi-arid lands. Utilization of its huge economic, ecological ... -
In vitro screening of bacillus strains for antagonism against selected phytopathogenic microorganisms and their potential use in biocontrol
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008-05)A total of 137 endospore-forming bacteria isolated and identified as members of the genus Bacillus in a previous study were tested for viability by subculturing onto fresh nutrient agar (NA) plates from slants in tubes ... -
In Vitro Studies of the Effects of Purple Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extracts on Selected Human Cancer Cell Lines and Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine the anti-proliferative properties of crude extracts of purple tea on breast cancer (JIMT1), cervical cancer (HeLa), prostate cancer (PC3), liver cancer (HepG2) and ovarian cancer ... -
In Vitro Vulture of the Passion Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Sims
(University of Nairobi, 1992)In Vitro Culture of the Passion Fruit. Passiflora edulis Sims In this study, a tissue culture method, which can be used for multiplication of the yellow passion fruit is described. Callus was Initiated from different ... -
In vivo antimalarial activity, toxicity and phytochemical screening of aqueous and organic extracts of selected antimalarial plants in Msambweni district, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)Malaria continues to kill over a million people each year, with more than 90% of these casesfound in sub-Saharan Africa. In many populations affected by malaria, conventional drugs areoften unaffordable or inaccessible, ...