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Remote Access Of E-Resources: A Case Of University Of Nairobi-Distance Learning
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
This study was carried out to investigate remote access of e-resources by distance learning students of the University of Nairobi. Five research questions were raised. The study sought to find out the types of e-resources ...
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 ...
Extraction And Characterization Of Gelatin From Lates Niloticus Scales And Potential Industrial Applications
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
This study sought to extract and characterize gelatin from Lates niloticus (Nile perch) scales,
then blend it with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Hydrolysis of the scales was done using a crude
alkaline protease harvested from ...
Pricing unemployment insurance using burr xii mixture distributions and C.A.P.M with application to USA data
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)
The objective of this research is to consider varying unemployment duration in the pricing
of unemployment insurance with application to USA data. The study assumes that unemployment
duration follows Burr XII mixture ...
Assessment of Cheetah Prey Base Outside Protected Areas in Salama and Kapiti Plains of Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Over 80% of Kenya’s cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population range falls in community and
private lands. Conversion of cheetahs’ historical and geographical ranges into farmlands has
led to loss of habitat quality and natural ...
Comparative Tweeter Sentiment Algorithms Based on Probabilistic and Linear Classifiers
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The transition from web 1.0 to web 2.0 has enabled direct interaction between users and its environment such as social media networks. In this research paper we have analyzed algorithms for sentiment analysis which can be ...
Mobile – Based Multi-Factor Authentication Scheme for Mobile Banking
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
Authentication for all mobile initiated financial transaction is a mandatory requirement. USSD applications authenticate using PIN and Phone number while native applications can have further authentication inbuilt or ...
A mobile order management system for small businesses
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)
The development and adoption rate of mobile technologies is rapidly increasing on a global scale. Mobile based e-business solutions are also emerging as applications that small businesses could adopt to boost their business ...
Static analysis of android libraries: data leakage
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
The possibility of android applications to spy on the users is real either intended or unintended. Considering that Java programs are based on large java libraries like Android SDK which must be understood to correctly ...