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Use Of Haar wavelets To Solve Optimal Control Problem
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Optimal control is an important branch in mathematics that has been widely applied in
a number of elds including engineering, science and economics. We aimed at nding
the performance indicator in optimal control problem ...
Evaluation of Options for Minimizing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Improved Manure Management in Smallholder Dairy Farm Systems in Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
An increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations, mainly methane (CH4), carbon
dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from agricultural activities, is a global concern as it leads
to climate change. There ...
Water Supply Security in a Drought Exposed Langata Sub-county: Adopting a Blockchain Provenance Tracking for Informal Water Alternatives
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Today climate change induced drought risk has occasioned frequent water supply deficits
thereby making many urban households to turn to informal water alternatives, especially in the
poor nations. Because of their quality ...
An assessment of the influence of slope segments on soil properties in the Mua Hills, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
As a factor that is involved in soil formation, topography mediates the interaction of soil and geomorphological processes on a hillslope and this essentially influences the soil properties in a location. Soil properties ...
Symmetric Variant Truth Detection Model in Sample Surveys - a Randomized Response Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
In every survey truthfulness is required so as to come up with validdata for decision making. Most surveys use direct questioning to col-ect data. This method does not yield reliable information when the opic under ...
Modelling Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes Using a Discrete Time Markov Chain Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease a_ecting mostly the Lungs and can be fatal when not followed
and appropriate measures taken to manage its severity and advancement in a population.
Despite TB being preventable and curable, ...
A study of the adoption and maintenance of green roofs as part of the Urban Green spaces for the City of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This research investigated green (vegetated) roofs in the city of Nairobi in terms of adoption and maintenance as part of the urban green spaces. The information drawn from worldwide studies show that vegetated roofs are ...
Factors That Determine Vigilance Behaviour And Reproductive Success Of Cheetah Mothers: A Case Study Of Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
There is a drastic decline in cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population globally with human activities being among the major causes of this reduction. Visitation to areas of wilderness by tourists has been implicated for poor ...
Characterization and Application of Nanozeolitic Materials as Smart Delivery Systems for Urea Fertilizer and Lambda Cyhalothrin Pesticide
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Natural zeolites could be applied as smart delivery system for controlled release of agricultural inputs resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced environmental pollution caused by excessive use of fertilizer and ...