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Assignment of operational taxonomic units for metagenomic experiments
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Species characterization is a challenging task in metagenomics mainly due to data complexity
and sequence fragmentation. Reliance on broadly conserved genes as phylotyping markers for
assigning sequences to their operational ...
Hierarchical linear modeling of student and school effect on academic achievement
(2012-07)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affect student performance in
primary schools in Kenya. Hierarchical linear modelling (HLM) was used to statistically
analyze a data structure where students ...
Continuous auditing support using multi-agent systems
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The frequency of the review III a continuous auditing environment differentiates it from periodic
traditional auditing. In continuous auditing the controls, transactions and financial reports are reviewed
as soon as the ...
Automatic assessment of online discussions using text mining
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Online discussion forums have rapidly gained momentum in e-learning systems because of
the rapid growth and ubiquitous Internet. Today, there exist enormous growth in online
messages and this places heavy burden on course ...
Use of magnetic method in identification of faults and underground structures, case study Olobanita well field Nakuru Kenya
(2012)
Nakuru town the fastest growing town in Africa, with high population growth brought about
by rural urban migration and high birth rate. This has lead to escalating water demand and
setting up of well fields as Olobanita ...
Application of eda to trade taxes: A case of import duty and import declaration fee in Kenya
(2011-11)
Exploratory data analysis methods form an integral part of statistical programmes as a
component of a course in basic statistics. In this article a number of useful statistical
graphics playa crucial role in the extraction ...
Stochastic modelling of the default rates and recovery rates of a bank loan
(2011-10)
In this project, the assumption of risk neutral will be applied to estimate jointly the default
probabilities and recovery rate of a bank loan. This is achieved by putting into consideration the
practical differences ...
Cloud computing academic resource support via the web using Mobile devices
(2012)
Mobile cloud computing is the convergence of two computing domains that of mobile and cloud.
Both are promising technologies for the near future. Cloud computing becomes mobile when a
mobile device is used to access the ...
Car Hire and Tracking Management System
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Nowadays, there are online car reservations which give much benefit to user. The existence of this online system can overcome the problem of availability and provide convenience to the user in renting, car yet users still ...
Ethnobotanical study, toxicity and phytochemical screening of selected medicinal plants of Tinderet district, Nandi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Most indigenous communities depend on plants for medicine. Plants contain active principles that ensure the well being of local communities. The purpose of this study was to identify and document the medicinal plants of ...