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Modeling the determinants of fertility in Kenya using the Kenya demorgraphic health survey 2008-9
(School of mathematics, 2011-11)Fertility has declined substantially in developing countries in the period sincel960, primarily as the result of increases in contraceptive prevalence. Little dispute is found on this point, but considerable debate has ... -
Modeling the Impact of Land Use Change (Irrigation) on the Transmission Dynamics of West Nile Virus (Wnv) in Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)West Nile Virus (WNV) is an arbovirus that is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. Birds are its amplifying hosts while horses, humans and other animals are dead-end hosts. WNV mainly causes fatalities in birds and horses while ... -
Modeling the Key Determinant of Child Labour in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Child labour is an e ect of many factors that are addressed in the MDGs, SDGs and verious policy documents. In the listen years , programmes and policies have not been established out to address the issues of child labour ... -
Modeling The Performance Of Science Subjects For Secondary Schools In Kenya Using Partial Least Squares Regression
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Students’ performance in sciences is closely associated with the scientific and technological innovations worldwide. The Government of Kenya recognizes the important role science must play in achieving “Vision 2030” and ... -
Modeling time to death for retirees in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013)Many countries have studied the life of retirees, with special attention given to the quality of life of these individuals. In Kenya, no work has been done on the determinants of time to death after retirement. The average ... -
Modeling time to sexual debut among Kenyan youths: The cox ph regression model approach
(School of mathematics, 2011-07)One in every five persons in the world is considered a 'youth' aged 15 - 24 and almost 85% live in developing countries. Youth, particularly those in developing countries, face increased exposure to risks associated with ... -
Modeling time-to gonorrhea or chlamydia infections
(Depatment of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2004)Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT) and Gonorrhea (GC) have been of great health concern for mankind for a long time despite their preventable nature. The interaction between biological, social and behavioural factors have sustained ... -
Modelings stock price volatility during pre and post financial crisis period in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The trend of stock market prices in Kenya during the financial year 2007-2010 has been of major concern for stock market investors and the financial institutions. Investors as well as the financial institution use the ... -
Modelling a binary response of irvingia cuttings to a rooting hormone
(College of Biological & Physical Sciences, 2003)Modelling is a statistical method using mathematical equation to describe the relationship between one or more dependent variables and a set of explanatory variables which can be experimental conditions. In this project, ... -
Modelling a hierarchical system with multiple absorbing states
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2007)Previous studies on the education system, which is hierarchical in nature, made use of Markov chain transition models, comprising a single absorbing state. This work considers a Markov chain transition model consisting ... -
Modelling adoption of mobile money by the poor in Kenya
(2013-02-19)The researcher set out to develop a model that has the power to explain adoption of mobile money among the poor in Kenya. The researcher reviewed literature on technology adoption models, poverty, mobile telecommunication ... -
Modelling aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions for weather modification in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Precipitation enhancement is one of the possible measures to improve on the available fresh water in East Africa (EA). The existing gap in knowledge not only on suitable conditions but also Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation ... -
Modelling An Instructional Design And Delivery Model For Mobile Learning
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mobile learning empowers learners to acquire knowledge anywhere and anytime. Using mobile technologies in a well-designed instructional and delivery system can highly complement if not replace traditional teaching ... -
Modelling and analysing a computer-mediated learning infrastructure
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2003)Keywords: ICT, E-Iearning, Internet, Pedagogy, Content Calibrator, Content Representation Model, Scenarios, Instructional Design, Modelling. The convergence of technologies of telecommunications, computing, microelectronics ... -
Modelling and Forecasting Mortality and Longevity Risk Based on Insufficient Data: Kenyan Population
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Modelling and projection of HIV/AIDS epidemics in Ethiopia using ARIMA
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Modelling And Simulating Train Schedule System: Case Of Rift Valley Railways
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)The use of ICT systems as a business enabler has introduced strong business competitiveness worldwide. Survival of businesses from small scale to high scale increasingly depends on implementation and usage of relevant ... -
Modelling asynchronous distributed e-Learning environment
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2009)The world today has some very advanced lCT services and high quality life indicators. The existing online e-Iearning environments have been designed with this in mind, and are therefore reliant on reliable means of ... -
Modelling cheque processing systems: search for efficiency
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Cheque clearing process takes a long time thus lagging behind the country's economy. This is even worse for cheques collected from Upcountry's and remote areas as clearing takes 10 and 14 days respectively. The existing ... -
Modelling Climate Variability and Climate Change and Their Associated Effects on Highland Cooking Banana Production in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Climate extremes associated with climate variability and change are on the rise both in time and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely ...