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Modelling a hierarchical system with multiple absorbing states
(2007)
Previous studies on the education system, which is hierarchical in nature, made use of Markov
chain transition models, comprising a single absorbing state. This work considers a Markov
chain transition model consisting ...
Infant mortality differentials in Kenya and Tanzania
(2007)
Infant mortality is an important indicator for describing the social and economic
wellbeing of a country. In 2002, almost half of Sub-Saharan African countries
had infant mortality rates greater than 100 per 1000 live ...
A survey of liquidity management approaches and their effect on profitability of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007-09)
Liquidity has been generally defined as the ability of commercial banks
to fund increases in assets (advances) and meet obligations
(depositors' claims) as they become due. Liquidity is of two types:
Liquidity of assets ...
Prevalence of gastroduodenal lesions in chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug users presenting with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-12)
Background.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely prescribed
and used classes of drugs worldwide. It is a well known phenomenon that NSAIDs cause
gastroduodenal mucosal damage resulting ...
Characterization of Glossina pallidipes midgut proteins as vaccine candidate(s) for Human African Trypanosomosis
(2007)
There are currently no vaccines available against trypanosomosis and
vector management as an option has problems with sustainability. Anti-vector
and transmission blocking vaccine development is thus a novel strategy ...
An economic analysis of the impacts of trade liberalization on Kenya’s maize sector
(2007)
Kenya like most other developing countries has been reforming her staple grain
markets since 1986. In these sectors, market reforms were initiated as a key
component of the economy-wide structural adjustment programmes ...
Employee perception of the benefits of ISO 9001:2000 certification: The case of Kengen
(University of Nairobi, 2007-11)
Arguments have been raised as to whether implementing ISO 9001:2000 Certification actually benefits organizations or not. This study examined employees’ perception of benefits or otherwise of ISO 9001:2000 certification ...
Analysis of the problems faced by the Jua Kali Sector : case study the Masai market at slip road Nairobi
(2007)
Maasai market is one of the Jua Kali enterprises that we have in the country. The study sought to
establish the problems that may be hindering smooth expansion of the Maasai market sector which can in the
future lead to ...