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Support Vector And Relevance Vector Machines: A Comparison And Their Use For Data Reduction
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2004)Most machine learning algorithms suffer from the problems of over-fitting, complexity in terms of computational time and memory storage due large training sets sizes. Two recent kernel methods that have been developed ... -
Support vector machines: A Critical empirical evaluation
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2003)The main focus of this thesis is Support Vector Xlachines (8\-:'1s). In particular, we first investigate empirically whether they live up to the claims made, i.e. they suffer less from class imbalances, noise and ... -
Supporting Information Retrieval From Clinical Narrative Texts Using Text Classification and Visualization Techniques
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Electronic health records (EHRs) are increasingly becoming common in healthcare delivery settings, enabling physicians to continuously document patients’ care episodes in EHRs and therefore creating digital health records ... -
Surface modified electrodes as a novel technique or characterizing adansonia digitata fruit
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)The results presented in this thesis show that electrochemical analysis have been successfully carried out on raw plant material of Adansonia digitata fruit. All the four components of the A. digitata fruit, i.e. the ... -
Surface Modified Electrodes Used as Nano-electroanalytical Tool-in the Electrochemical-profiling of Hydrocortisone (Medicated Cream), Top Lemon and Extra Clair (Beauty Creams)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this thesis, surface modified electrodes were used to study hydrocortisone cream (medicated cream), Top lemon and Extra Clair (beauty creams). The results presented show that in the 1.0 M sulphuric acid supporting ... -
Surveillance strategy using a variance of radial based functions for cellular based networks
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)This is the study and implementation of a mass population interaction surveillance technology framework, using the Radial Based Functions Algorithm using the Radio based (Cellular to be specific) network and to develop ... -
A Surveillance Study on Tick and Tick-Borne Pathogen diversity in Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging tick-borne pathogens are becoming more frequent worldwide. Surveillance is critical to improve our understanding of pathogen diversity and their tick vectors. This will elucidate disease ... -
Survey and assessment of acaricide residue levels in home cattle sprays, soil and water from Ewaso river, Kajiado county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Tick borne diseases are a major global concern for livestock productivity. These ectoparasites control involve use of acaricides from which have reported tick treatment failures, increased environmental contamination and ... -
A Survey Of Cobalt Related Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Common Breeds Of Goats In Small Farming Communities Of The Rift Valley Of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, 1992)A survey was carried out in order to find out (a) the prevalence of cobalt-related vitamin B12 deficiency in goats, (b) the effect of the deficiency on body condition and reproductive performance and (c) to describe ... -
Survey of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of East Africa: Their Taxonomy and Distribution
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A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-06)The aim of the study was to carry out a survey on the lCT skills appropriateness at the Directorate of e-Government in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to investigate current methods of ... -
A survey of insects associated with Soybean, Clycine max L. with special, reference to the biology of Plusia orichalcea pabricius (Lepidoptere: Noctuidae)
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Survey of the total quality management practice in the Kenyan Commercial banks
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Survival Analysis Of The Red Maasai And Dorper Lambs
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2003)The Red Maasai and Dorper lambs born from 1991-1996 in Coastal region of Kenya (Diani Estate) were compared using survival analysis. The Red Maasai lambs had a lower risk of death (i.e., relative risks of 0.28 and 0.26 ... -
Susceptibility of Dysderrus spp. (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoride) to selected synthetic pyrethroid insecticides
(1985)Dysdercus species are important pests of cotton because of their staining effect on cotton lint. Chemical control, using the newer generation of insecticides known as the synthetic pyrethroids, is the most important ... -
Sustainabilty of Machine Learning in Health Claims Automation in the Kenyan Insurance Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Hospitals in Kenya have embraced the use of hospital management systems to tracking patient’s data. The automation of this data has improved the efficiency of the insurance system and ultimately the settlement ... -
Sustainable Energy and Water Use for Horticultural Processing by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Horticulture is the third foreign exchange earner and is mostly undertaken by smallholder farmers. Processing of horticultural produce involves the intensive usage of water and energy which subsequently results in the ... -
Sustainable School management systems in Kenyan secondary schools: A comparison between cloud based systems versus on premise based systems.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Use of ICT in managing secondary schools in Kenya has been rarely used; Schools started embracing ICT tools and used them for typing letters and exams. Seven years ago schools began automating their management systems; ...