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From The Classical Beta Distribution To Generalized Beta Distributions
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This Master's project considers on one hand, the construction of the two parameter classical beta
distribution on the domain (0, I) and its generalization and on the other hand, the construction of
the extended two ...
Longitudinal modeling of Hiv prevalence in Kenya
(2009)
HIV/AIDS have remain the leading global health challenge.Its dynamics and spread is the concern of all the sectors of the society.In research, many studies continue to be carried out to really try and understand the key ...
Development of a non-human primate model for human HIV/AIDs
(2000)
HIV infection and the resultant disease, AIDS poses a big threat to humans world
wide and an enormous challenge to scientists and healthcare workers. The causative agent of
AIDS has been isolated and molecularly ...
Logit Model Analysis Of Factors Influencing Early Female Marriage In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Marriage is regarded as a moment of celebration and a milestone in adult life. However the practice
of early marriage, common in many developing countries, has led to the abuse of this stage of
life. This paper seeks to ...
The evaluation of the cognitive effects of rhamnus prinoides; a single-blind randomized crossover trial
(2005)
Rhamnus prinoidesL 'Heril is an evergreen shrub that grows widely at high
altitudes (up to 21OOmabove sea level). The object of this study was to evaluate
the cognitive effects of freeze-dried extracts of this plant. The ...
Estimation of Ethanol/Water Solubility Profiles
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The goal of this study was to develop a simple means of estimating the cosolvent/water
solubility profile using just the available properties (logKow, dielectric constant etc.) of
the solute, cosolvent and water. Ethanol ...
Analysis of E-readiness for the implementation of E-government in developing countries (A study of Kenya)
(2005)
E-government could be a very useful tool to the big task of provision of services by
governments to their citizenry. From this understanding many governments are adopting
use ofICTs in service delivery.
Developing ...
Effect of organic binders (corchorus olitorius and abelmoschus esculentus) on the fracture behaviour of kaolin refractories
(2005)
Both the okra and "mrenda" binders were separately prepared from vegetables by boiling
in water and sieving to get the filtrate. The chemical compositions of the binders were
analyzed to determine both the organic and ...
The uptake and tolerance levels of selected heavy metal ions and their distribution in sweet potato plants (ipomoea hatatas) under in vitro conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Some heavy metals are essential while others may adversely affect human who are water and plant
consumers. Pollution by heavy metals is a major problem globally and hence the need to identify
sources of the metals and ...
Social determinants of movements and aggregation among free ranging elephants (loxodonta africana, blumenbach) in amboseli, Kenya
(2002)
It is now widely accepted that elephant female groups live in complex social units,
family that are led by a matriarchs, who is the oldest female in the group. It is also
established that the matriarch, through complex ...