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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 ...
Characterization of groundwater aquifers in a structurally complex region: - a case study of West of Lake Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Climate change, groundwater abstraction, horticulture and geothermal activities have influenced the volcanic aquifers within and around Lake Naivasha area. In the previous studies, the effects of faults on varying groundwater ...
Implication of Volcano-tectonic and Fluid Movements on Seismic Activity at the Paka Geothermal Prospect in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Seismic hydraulic diffusivity at the Paka geothermal prospect is investigated to examine the implications of fluid movements and volcano-tectonic activity on the seismic activity at the geothermal prospect. This is achieved ...
Numerical Solutions To Nonlinear Hyperbolic Systems Of Conservation Laws Applied To Traffic Flow Theory Research Report in Mathematics, Number 29, 2020
(university of Nairobi, 2020)
In the recent past, the rapid growing number of vehicles on long crowded roads elicited
rigorous scienti c research activities in the eld of tra c ow modeling. In this thesis
we present and discuss some of the macroscopic ...
Statistical modelling of determinants of contraceptive use in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The world population has been increasing as the years progresses. The world population
as of 2020 stands at 7.8 billion people and is estimated to be approximately 9.9 billion
people by 2050. Kenya’s population in the ...