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Handover Parameter Optimisation of a Cellular Network:the Kenyan Case
(university of nairobi, 2018)Fuzzy logic is one of the intelligent systems that can be used to develop algorithms for handover. For success in handing over, the decision-making process is crucial and thus should be highly considered. The performance ... -
Hardening the Software Defined Network [sdn] Controller Using Border Gateway Protocol [BGP]
(University of Nairobi, 2018)From a necessity, with reference to Network Facilities Providers [NFPs], to adapt to automated and scalable networks, the computing industry did introduce Software Defined Networking [SDN]. It improves on packet transport ... -
Hazard Functions of Exponential Mixtures and Their Link With Mixed Poisson Distributions
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In this study the mixed Poisson distribution has been defined in terms of the hazard function of an exponential mixture. This work, therefore, has shown that there is a link between exponential and Poisson mixtures, such ... -
Health Information System for Real-time Tracking and Surveillance of Tb Disease Control Efforts
(university of nairobi, 2018)Kenya has struggled to build a health information system that can efficiently improve the delivery of quality health services to its population. The Demographic and Health Surveys have shown persistently high morbidity and ... -
Health Professional Sub-cultures Influence On Adoption Of Health Information System Case Of University Of Nairobi Health Services
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Health information systems are developed and implemented to improve health care quality and increase patient and physician satisfaction. This paper describes the influence of health professional sub-cultures on adoption ... -
Heat Equations And Their Applications (One And Two Dimension Heat Equations)
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Heavy metal analysis of consumable clays and tissue samples of clay fed rats by x-ray fluorescence
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1991)The consumption of clay by pregnant women is not abnormal and has been in existence for a long time . The habit i s believed to be due to lack of enough iron in the body. However, while serving the good purpose of replacing ... -
Heavy metal analysis of sewage sludge by x-ray Fluorescence technique and the environmental Implications
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1984)The use of sewage sludge as a manure has for a long time been considered as the most economical method for its disposal. However, while serving as a good source of plant nutrients, application of sludge on agricultural ... -
Heavy metal concentration in Kenyan lakes
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1981)The concentrations of manganese, copper, zinc, cadmium, mercury and lead were determined in filtered water, sediment, suspended particulate matter and plant material from seven of the Kenyan lakes using Atomic Absorption ... -
Heavy Metals Concentrations In Coal, Coal Ash, Soils And Grass Samples From Maamba Coal Mine, Zambia.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL), is a large coal mining concession in Zambia and manages the only coal-fired Thermal Plant in Zambia. Coal mining activities are generally associated with human and environmental health ... -
Heavy Metals in Sugarcane Juice and Soils: a Comparative Study of Part of Nairobi River Basin and Nyahururu Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The contamination of food is increasingly becoming a concern in developing countries due to the mounting amounts of heavy metals in urban environments. Juices are common beverages in the usual diet and contribute significantly ... -
Hedging European Options Against Risks Experienced In The Derivatives Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Options are a popular type of investment in the nancial derivatives market. The intention of buying or selling options is to make pro ts. However, investors might end up making losses if the market goes against their ... -
Hedging Mortality Risk In Annuity Business Via The Capital Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2012-06)Annuities are valued according to specified mortality and interest rate assumptions. Should either of these rates change then the cost of providing the annuity will also change. The subject of this project investigates ... -
Hepatic tumours: a sonographic and histologic correlation
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Herbalist Diagnostic Support System: A Prototype
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2009)The Herbalist Diagnostic Support System has been built using expert system techniques. Expert Systems are useful in capturing rare knowledge from a human expert into a computer system, thereby allowing a non-expert to ... -
The herbicidal potential of tagetes minuta and tagetes patula extracts and their residues on the germination and growth of some crop plants.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)The study was conducted to determine the herbicidal effect of Tagetes patula and Tagetes minuta on the germination and seedling growth of Eleusine coracana, Rorripa indica, Capsicumfrutescens and Phaseolus vulgaris. Seeds ... -
A heterogeneous system for monitoring disk space and log files: a corba based approach
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2008)As organizations rely more and more on computers there is a great need to maintain uptime on them, especially on the servers. System Administrators continually monitor the state of servers for any events that require ... -
Hierarchical linear modeling of student and school effect on academic achievement
(School of mathematics, 2012-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affect student performance in primary schools in Kenya. Hierarchical linear modelling (HLM) was used to statistically analyze a data structure where students ... -
High Frequency of the Fyes Duffy Antigen Receptor for Chemokines Allele in the Absence of Plasmodium Vivax in Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria is a human disease that is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and it is a life-threatening disease. Plasmodium vivax being one of the parasites among other Plasmodium parasites is a major cause in spreading malaria ...