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FOSS: Towards an Implementation framework for the Internet service sector, a study of the cyber-cafe enterprise
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2006)The software industry has continued to dominate the information communication technology sector for a long time now. For the last decade, it has been the fastest growing industry in the world of computers. Computer ... -
Foundations to the Theory of Schemes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Grothendieck’s magnificent theory of schemes pervades the spectrum of modern algebraic geometry and underpins its wide applications in the field of Number theory,Medicine, Physics , Applied Mathematics,image encryption ... -
Four Routes to Mixed Poisson Distributions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this work is to express mixed Poisson distributions in four ways; namely, in explicit form, in terms of special functions, in recursive form and in terms of transforms also called expectation forms. In ... -
Fourth order rotatable designs
(1984)The technique of response surface designs 1S not new. Useful designs in this kind of technique are known as rotatable designs1 Several authors have made contributions in this area. Box [1 J gave the concept of rotatability ... -
Fractional factorial designs which allow estimation up to three factor interactions
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this project we focus on the construction of partially duplicated fractional factorial designs. Factors involved in these designs are at two levels. In the first part of this work we discuss partially duplicated ... -
Frailty Models Applications In Pension Schemes
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013)Heterogeneity in a population of assured lives in respect of mortality can be explained by differences among the individuals; some of these are observable, while others, for instance an individual's attitude towards ... -
Frailty models with applications in medical research : observed and simulated data
(2014)Multivariate or cluster failure time data are common in survival analysis and nding an appropriate method to model the correlation among the observations is a very important issue for valid and reliable statistical ... -
A framework for adopting green it in Kenyan organizations: a case study
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Environmental issues are receiving unprecedented attention from businesses and governments around the world as the concern for climate change and sustainability continues to grow. The widespread use of information ... -
A Framework for Adopting Green It in Telecommunication Companies- a Case Study of Major Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Green IT adoption is the effort in an organization to tackle the current ecological challenges facing the universe. The goal of this paper is to propose a framework to assist organizations’ and practitioners in the adoption ... -
A Framework for Adopting Green It in Telecommunication Companies: a Case Study of Major Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Green IT adoption is the effort in an organization to tackle the current ecological challenges facing the universe. The goal of this paper is to propose a framework to assist organizations’ and practitioners in the adoption ... -
A framework for adoption of e-agricultural information services by enterpreneural youths in Kiambu, a case of Kikuyu sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Youth unemployment is a major challenge to many developing Nations like Kenya, yet the youths have little interest in agriculture, and there is little or no effort to entice them towards agriculture using technological ... -
A framework for adoption of human resource management information system in small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of this study is to identify major factors that influence effective adoption of HRMIS in manufacturing SMEs in Kenya. To achieve this, a survey was undertaken, from registered firms operating within ... -
A framework for adoption of open source software (oss) by organizations in Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Information Communication Technology has come a long way and is still being adopted hugely as a way of improving organizations in output as well as improving the quality in organizations. Open source software (aSS) over ... -
A Framework for Adoption of Software Defined Wide Area Networks (Sd-wan) Within the Enterprises in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The primary goal of this study is to formulating a framework that will assist Kenyan enterprises adopt the SD-WAN technology. To achieve this the study was guided by the following specific objectives: To investigate the ... -
A framework for adoption of web 2.0 technologies for teaching and learning in secondary schools: Case of Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Web 2.0 technologies is a new concept that is gaining acceptance in Kenya just has it has been in the developed Nations, as such this study was conducted in order to gain better understanding of this technology as a ... -
A framework for adoption of wireless sensor networks in weather forecasting in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Wireless Sensor Networks has been prospected as powerful solutions for many applications, such as surveillance, tracking, locating, weather forecasting etc. Weather forecasting is to predict the state of the atmosphere ... -
A framework for applying knowledge management in organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)Knowledge Management (KM) has been discussed as being a critical component in an organization's ability to sustain a long-term competitive advantage. This study analyses the existing knowledge management frameworks. This ... -
A framework for assessing successful implementation of digital villages in Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)It is believed that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can lead to development in developing countries hence the rush to execute ambitious ICT projects in these countries and especially in rural areas. The ... -
A Framework for Assessing the Insider Threat in Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Kenyan parastatals have been slow to address the insider threat problem. Nationally, recent industry surveys provide evidence that the Kenyan Banking sector followed by Kenyan Public institutions have been the hardest hit ... -
Framework for auditing disaster recovery plans a case for Kenyan based companies
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2003)lCT systems are vulnerable to a variety of disruptions from a variety of sources which are both internal and external. While much vulnerability may be minimized or eliminated through technical and non-technical means as ...