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Abelian Sandpile Model Of A Directed Multi-graph
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)
In this project, we study the combinatorics, algebraic and algebraic geometry of an Abelian
Sandpile Model (ASM). We aim to explore the Algebraic properties of the Abelian Sandpile
Model (ASM). We also aim to study the ...
Sentimental analysis in crime detection: a case study of Kenya law enforcement agencies
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
In this work, we attempt to resolve the problem of mining text and classifying them into positive,
negative and neutral to detect crime by applying Sentiment analysis on people‟s opinions
expressed on social media. We ...
A model for design and deployment of mhealth solutions fit for low-resource settings: case of maternal care
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
Globally, there are concerted efforts to implement interventions that fast-track attainment of millennium development goals (MDGs 4 and 5) aimed at reversing trends in maternal and child mortality. This is the motivation ...
The impact of a rights issue on the earnings per share of a listed company
(2014)
A rights issue is a way by which a listed company can raise additional capital. However, instead of going to the public, the company gives its existing shareholders the right to subscribe to newly issued shares in proportion ...
Influence of diffused light seed storage and production location on physico-chemical characteristics and processing suitability of selected Kenyan potato (solanum tuberosum) varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Potato varieties and different production sites can influence the quality of French fries and crisps.
Planting well-sprouted potato seeds from diffused light storage (DLS) can lead to higher yields
which can influence ...
A Model For Evaluating The Success Of Agricultural Management Information System In Providing Extension Services To Sugarcane Farmers In Rural Areas Of Kenya:Case Of Mumias Sugar Company
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Mumias Sugar Company has an elaborate Agricultural Management Information system that is
used to run the agricultural docket of the company. The system has been in place for a long
period of time and it has been performing ...
Virtual tour tool for enhancing destination marketing
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Virtual tours are a great way of implementing destination marketing. Correctly used, they can
increase revenue to a wide number of sectors including tourism, hospitality industry, learning,
manufacturing, and security, ...
Use of Photovoltaic system for standby operation of a Petrol station: A case study national oil Petrol station at Nairobi West
(2014)
The objective of the study was to compare the cost of using a standby diesel engine generator with that of a photovoltaic system to operate the equipments at a petrol station during a power blackout .
The total power ...
Discovering medical diagnosis patterns in electronic medical records using Association Rule Mining
(University of NairobiMa, 2014)
Data mining technologies have been used extensively in the commercial retail sectors to extract
data from their “big data” warehouses. In healthcare, data mining has been used as well in
various aspects which we explore. ...
Integration of fertilizers, predacious mites and acaricides in the management of cassava green mite mononychellus species (acari: tetranychidae) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The cassava mite complex of the genus Mononychellus is among the major arthropod
pests of the cassava crop in Kenya. The present investigations addressed the integrated
pest management (IPM) method as it applies to the ...