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Decadal Rainfall variability modes in Observed Rainfall records over East Africa and their relations to historical Sea Surface temperature Changes
(Department of Meteorology, 2012-07-14)Detailed knowledge about the long-term interface of climate and rainfall variability is essential for man- aging agricultural activities in Eastern African countries. To this end, the space–time patterns of decadal rainfall ... -
Decision Aid Model for Disaster Management & Resource Allocation
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Governments and humanitarian organizations are taxed with complex disaster responses with little or no forecasts let alone reliable field information. Decision support systems come in handy when faced with the task of ... -
A decision support system for forecasting exchange rates and investment optimization
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A decision support system for supplier selection
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Supplier selection is the procedure of selecting the most suitable supplier to deliver the project’s goal within the defined parameters of time, cost and quality. In the construction service industry, it has ... -
A Decision Support System for the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using Fuzzy Logic and Case Based Reasoning
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background The use of Clinical decision support systems helps improve medical diagnosis and also minimize diagnostic errors. Older diagnosis systems have proved cumbersome to use and avail limited success in identifying ... -
Decision support system on bad debt recovery in the deposit protection fund board - Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The Deposit Protection Fund Board (DPFB), in particular Institutions in Liquidations division, is often plagued by a lengthy liquidation process, unpaid loans, collection agency fees and various legal charges. The unpaid ... -
Decision Tree Multi-agent based system for HIV
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)While previous work show that healthcare systems have been used in helping healthcare providers in electronic medical record management specifically clinical operations and tracking treatment outcome, there is little sharing ... -
Deficiency Theory in Chemical Reaction Networks: the Analogy of Chemical Kinetics of Models of Infectious Disease Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)of chemical reaction networks. This research explores the concept of de ciency theory in chemical reaction networks(CRNs) and its analogy with models of infectious disease transmission. In this study, we begin by ... -
Deformation And Resolution Of Surface Singularities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this dissertation, we study ADE surface singularities in terms of Dynkin diagram obtained by deforming and resolving the singularity. Using classic invariant theory, we describe how these surface emerge as quotient ... -
Degradation and Adsorption of Lambda-cyhalothrin on Athi River and Coastal Soils and Sediments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Lambda-Cyhalothrin is extensively used in agriculture, horticulture and public health management in Kenya. The pesticide is effective against many vegetable pests, rice and other related disease vectors. This study ... -
Delineation Of Gold Target Zones And Quartz Veins Using Induced Polarization And Resistivity Measurements At Kamwango Gold Field, Migori County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A combined Induced Polarization and Resistivity survey was carried out in Kamwango area to delineate drill targets that would help plan an extended drill program. Gold potential in the area is evident by the extensive ... -
Delivering health services on mobile phone technology: a Kenyan Case Study on factors affecting Consumer Acceptance of the Technology
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)There is a growing interest and need for more sophisticated health information systems and the call for bringing health care to the patient when and where it is required. This is creating a growing demand for timely ... -
Demand-Side Factors Influencing the Adoption of Broadband for Small Business in Kenya: A Case Study of Cybercafés in Nairobi City
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The demography of the Tana river red colobus colobus badius rufomitratus
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1991)This study on spatial and temporal changes in the demographic composition and distribution of the Tana River red colobus, Colobus bad i u s rufomitratus. was conducted for 9 months (September, 1988 - June, 1989). The main ... -
Denial of service in ISPs in Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2008)Disruption from service caused by Denial of Service (DoS) attacks is an increasing phenomenon in the internet today. DoS attacks are a virulent, relatively new type of attack on the availability of Internet services and ... -
Density, viscosity, refractive index and diffusion Coefficients of aqueous adipic acid solutions at 25° c"
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1994) -
Density-based Cluster Analysis Of Fire Hot Spots In Kenya's Wildlife Protected Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2016-04)Wild res occurring in Kenya's wildlife protected areas pose a signi cant risk to wildlife conservation since they cause biodiversity loss and habitat degradation. There is a need for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ... -
Dental practice patient management system
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2013)Most privately run Dental Clinics serve patients of Dental Cases. They employ two to three attendants and a receptionist. These with the doctor manage all the affairs of the clinic. This include Booking Appointments for ... -
Dependence Modelling Of Financial Data using Genenalised Hyperbolic Distribution
(School of Mathematics, 2013)Generalised Hyberbolic Distributions (GHDs) are very signi…cant in modeling to model returns from …nancial market variables such as exchange rate, equity prices, and interest rate measured over short time intervals, i.e. ... -
Derivatization Of Polygonum Senegalense Chalcones, Phytochemical Investigation Of Surface Exudates Of Tarchonanthus Camphoratus And Bioactivities Of The Compounds
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)A number of compounds from medicinal plants have been reported to have biological activity against a wide range of disease causing agents. However, a majority of them have not been adopted for conventional use mainly due ...