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Multiple Endemic Solutions in an Epidemic Hepatitis B Model without Vertical Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This paper examines the dynamics of Hepatitis B via a Susceptible Exposed Infectious Recovered (SEIR) type epidemic model. Previous studies have shown that Hepatitis B is characterized by multiple endemic solutions, a ...
Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Marine Sediment, Seawater, and Seaplants Along the Kenya-Mombasa Coastline
(2003)
Marine sediment, seawater and several species of seaplants along the Kenya-Mombasa coastal region were analyzed to determine the levels of heavy metals by AAS and EDXRF and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) by GLC-ECD. In ...
A Grid Service Matrix Model for Resource Scheduling in Grid Computing Environments
(2007)
A grid computer consists of shared computing resources that are presented to the user
as a single powerful computing facility. The shared computing resources have
independent autonomous ownership. The vision in grid ...
Comparison of Different Machine Learning Algorithms for the Initialization of Student Knowledge Level in a Learner Model-Based Adaptive E-Learning System
(Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Free University of Brussels, 2009)
Web-based learning systems give students the freedom to determine what to study based on each
individual student’s learning goals. These systems support students in constructing their own
knowledge for solving problems ...
Preparation and Properties of 2-Methyleneoxetanes
(© 1999 American Chemical Society, 1999-08)
The methylenation of â-lactones 5 with dimethyltitanocene provides a versatile, reliable, and highly
chemoselective entry to 2-methyleneoxetanes 7. The conversion proceeds selectively in the presence
of alkenes, unprotected ...
Internet Utilization: A Case of Connected Rural and Urban Secondary Schools in Kenya
(2010)
This paper looks at the utilization of the Internet among teachers and students in connected rural and urban
secondary schools in Kenya. A conceptual framework composed of variables which can explain Internet
utilization ...
Capillary electrophoresis-based methods for the determination of lipids—A review
(© 2008 Elsevier B.V, 2008)
Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a high-resolution technique for the separation of complex
biological and chemical mixtures. CE continues to emerge as a powerful tool in the determination
of lipids. Here we review the ...
Tertiary ICT Education in the East African Community (EAC): Human Capital and Curriculum Development
(2008)
The liberalization of education has fostered an unprecedented demand especially at the tertiary level. In several
deliberations, human capital ultimately emerges as the decisive factor governing the success of any endeavor ...
Effect of Annealing and Surface Passivation on Doped SnO2 Thin FilmsPrepared by Spray Pyrolysis Technique
(2015)
In this study doped SnO2 thin films have been prepared by spray pyrolysis technique using an alcoholic precursor
solution consisting of stannic chloride (SnCl4.5H2O), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) and palladium chloride (PdCl2). ...