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Prediction of housing prices: an application of the Arima model
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study uses an ARIMA model to provide out-of-sample forecasts for United States housing prices as represented by the Case Schiller Index during the financial crises timeline ( between 2005 and 2009). The major findings ... -
Prediction of River Discharge Using Neural Networks
(2015)Flow prediction is an essential aspect in many of the activities associated with the planning and operation of the components of water resources system. Reliable stream flow prediction model is important in assisting ... -
Prediction of Stock Prices Using Predictive Data Analytics. a Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The field of stock trading worldwide is not even, has never been even and will not be even in the years to come. The money bags, the big boys continue to benefit and make massive profits from the stock market and the small ... -
Prediction of wood density and carbon-nitrogen content in tropical agroforestry tree species in Western Kenya using infrared spectroscopy
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2012)The global debate on climate change needs to be furnished with accurate and precise measurement of biomass in agricultural landscapes. Wood density is a supporting parameter for biomass estimation; however, empirical ... -
Predictions of the field equations
(Department of Physics - University of Nairobi., 2001)Field equations are studied on the basis of Noether Currents. Solutions to these equations are investigated with special reference to the Big Bang theory, the Spherical Collapse and the Black Hole dynamics. The large ... -
Predictive analytics and business intelligence adoption in general insurance (for claims management)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)In conducting their day-to-day businesses, insurance companies are faced with both critical and non-critical decisions mainly on fraud management, claims management, actuarial management, and customer relationship management. ... -
Predictive Analytics for Retention in Care and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Using Supervised Learning: a Case Study of County Health Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa are scaling up ART programmes to reduce HIV transmission for patients infected by the diseases (UNAIDS, 2014). In healthcare organizations, a great problem is faced by healthcare ... -
Predictive potential of east African seasonal rainfall derived from sea surface temperature modes
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 1997)The major objective of this study was to determine the predictability of East African seasonal rainfall using sea surface temperatures as the major predictors. Due to the problems associated with timely availability of ... -
Preliminary analysis of food quality and feeding habits of spotted hyena (crocuta crocuta erx.) in relation to the seasonal migrations of herbivores in Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya.
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Preliminary studies on expression of hanganutziu and Deicher (HD) antigens on human cancer cells
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A preliminary study of the ecology of birds in Riverine Acacia Woodland
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1968) -
Premium Pricing In Employer Based Medical Insurance Schemes
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013-07)In health care insurance, the main problem at task is “how much?” This would pose a rather complex situation in the case that we are projecting on future possible financial scenarios. With the rising cost of medical ... -
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, ... -
The Preparation Of Bifunctional Derivatives Of 2-furaldehyde And 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (HMF)
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Prescribed burning effects on plant and animal communities on the Kiboko national range research station, Kenya
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 1985) -
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Oloisukut Conservancy Community, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, approximately 1.4 billion people suffer from soil-transmitted helminth infections with disease burden estimated at 5.3 million Disability Adjusted Life Years. Mass drug administration (MDA) remains the World ... -
Prevalence and Diversity of Haemoparasites and Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys Co-grazing With Zebras at Amboseli National Park and Adjacent Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Donkeys (Equus asinus) play an important role as a mode of transport in many communities, however their role is constrained by illness due to parasitic infections which can also affect other related wild equid species such ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of Entamoeba Histolytica in Patients Attending Health Centres in Mathare Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Entamoeba histolytica being an intestinal pathogenic parasite is the causative agent of amoebiasis. It has been reported to cause acute health challenges to various individuals in developing nations, especially those living ...