Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Preparation and Evaluation of Rust Removal Solution for Anticorrosive Properties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The deterioration of metal surface especially iron due to oxidation or other chemical reactions results in the formation of rust. Rust consists of hydrated iron (III) oxide (Fe2.O3. nH2O), which is generated when iron, ... -
Direct Determination of Mercury in Skin Lighteners Using Chemometric Assisted Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The use of cosmetic products for skin colour lightening or bleaching is a common practice across the globe. However human health effects associated with mercury in these products such as skin cancer and kidney failure ... -
Career Prediction Model for Computing College Students in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Choosing an acceptable professional career route is one of the most essential decisions that students must make in our society today. The increasing number of alternative jobs and prospects in computing, makes this decision ... -
Convolutional Neural Network Based Fall Armyworm Damage Detection System
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an invasive pest that attacks a wide range of plants (Early et al., 2018) It is especially notorious for attacking one of Africa’s most important foods: maize which is a source ... -
Strengthening Humanitarian Disaster Response Value Chain Using Robotic Process Automation: a Case for World Food Programme
(university of nairobi, 2022)In the digital space, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is drawing more attention in the corporate world. The advent of RPA has the potential to disrupt the traditional Humanitarian Disaster Response Value Chain (HDRVC). ... -
A Blockchain-based Drug Traceability Solution: a Case of Drug Counterfeiting in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(university of nairobi, 2022)In recent years, poor quality and counterfeit drugs have penetrated the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (PSC) at an increasingly alarming rate. One factor that has significantly contributed to this surge of fake drugs in the ... -
Using Natural Language Processing for Case Brief Generation and Verdict Support in the Kenyan Court System
(university of nairobi, 2022)The National Council for Law Reporting publishes judgements in an online searchable database, enabling large-scale machine learning and statistical analysis in the legal domain. This is the culmination of the transformation ... -
English – Bukusu Automatic Machine Translation for Digital Services Inclusion in E-governance
(university of nairobi, 2022)It is important for human beings to communicate globally, and due to difference in languages, a translator is vital for effective use of digital services. The international marketers for example, use about ten languages, ... -
Analysis of Integration of Climate Smart Initiatives by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Beef Value Chain in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The beef value chain is a major part of the livestock sector in Kenya contributing to food security, livelihoods, and the economy. Beef production mainly takes place in the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of the country, ... -
Measuring the Adoption of Risk and Compliance-based Fintechs in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya's Fintech industry confronts obstacles such as technological, regulatory, customer, and market systems concerns. While certain efforts have been made to foster the growth of Fintechs through regulatory sandboxes, ... -
Assessment of the Past and Future Meteorological Drought Characteristics in the Eastern Province of Rwanda Under a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Eastern province of Rwanda faces frequent droughts in its low-lying areas, which may lead to severe negative effects on agriculture and livestock production during extreme climate conditions. This study aims at assessing ... -
Investigation of the Point-of-use Water Purification Efficacy of Fabricated Diatomaceous Earth-based Filter Membranes With Static Magnetic Field
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Waterborne diseases pose major challenges in developing countries. The World Health Organization estimates that 90.0% of the 2.3 million people who die annually due to waterborne diseases come from developing countries. ... -
Using Mediation to Resolve Development Projectconflicts: a Case of Olkaria Iv Geothermal Project, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Geothermal power development promotes the availability and reliance on green energy sources across the globe, increasing environmental sustainability through climate change mitigation. Geothermal development in Olkaria ... -
An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Digital Content Factors on Learning Outcomes, Case for Primary Schools Within Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Learning institutions in Kenya are slowly embracing Digital Learning and incorporating various digitally-designed content to their learning experience. The launch of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) by the National ... -
Macroeconomic Determinants of Economic Growth in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In the last forty years, Somalia has seen immense unrest and civil conflict, that has had a negative influence on the country’s people and economy. Despite being one of the world’s poorest and most corrupt countries, Somalia ... -
Swahili Conversational Ai Voicebot for Customer Support
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Many businesses are now embracing self-service customer support such as conversational AI chatbots. However, most chatbots are internet dependent as they are embedded on websites or internet-dependent apps. Additionally, ... -
A Framework for Adoption of Software Defined Wide Area Networks (Sd-wan) Within the Enterprises in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The primary goal of this study is to formulating a framework that will assist Kenyan enterprises adopt the SD-WAN technology. To achieve this the study was guided by the following specific objectives: To investigate the ... -
On the Fuglede-putnam Theorem and Normality of Non-normal Operators in Hilbert Spaces
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A Vendor Neutral Quality of Service Monitoring Model for Software as a Service Cloud Computing Solutions
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The large number of providers of cloud services, offering comparable solutions marketed at different prices and at distinctive Quality of Service (QoS) levels, portends a decision challenge to users. The users have to make ... -
Development of a Low-cost Automated Microcontroller Based Wireless Gamma Column Scanner Prototype
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The aim of this project was to develop and test a microcontroller-based column scanner prototype, where data is transmitted wirelessly, stored and displayed on to a handheld controller module to show a scan profile of the ...