Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Title
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Data sharing among selected government institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study aims at assessing the strategies put in place to encourage or enable data sharing among government institutions in Kenya a; establish the existence of data and information sharing and the factors ... -
Database - driven website for development of information
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)In the drive towards a truly Paperless Office, a web-enabled database is seen as the most viable solution to the challenges facing the Department ofInformation. The developer therefore analyzed, designed, developed, and ... -
Database abstraction layer for web enabled databases
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2002)Developments in the information technology sector have seen the World Wide Web (www) evolve into a formidable means for connecting people at distant geographical regions. In an effort.to enhance access to information ... -
DDT And Endosulfan Residues In Fish From Hola Irrigation Scheme, Tana River Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 1985)The levels of concentration of residues of the organochlorine pesticides DDT and its principal metabolites DDE and DDD, and endosulfan and its metabolite endosulfan sulphate were investigated in fish from the ... -
DDT Persistence in a tropical climate
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Dealing with missing data in demographic and health surveys
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2009)This project deals with the problem of missing data in the Tuunganepillars of Hope -PWP (2008) survey carried out by impact Research and Development organization (IMPACT RDO)in Kisumu, Kenya. The emphasis of this project ... -
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 ...