Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Application Of Extented Technology Acceptance Model In Predicting E-Procurement Utilization In Independent Commissions In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)E-procurement has recently been introduced in the Kenyan public sector due to the many practical advantages it brings. Usage of the system is still at a very nascent stage, and therefore this study has examined its adoption ... -
‘D-Mash’ - a Concurrent Distributed Booking System
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Since time immemorial, man has always looked for a better way to co-exist with nature in a diverse universe. In pursuit of this, challenges such as transport problems in remote areas, latency in communication channels ... -
In Silico and Molecular Analysis of Xpta Protein Toxin Genes of Xenorhabdus Sp. And Efficacy of the Bacterium on Sitophilus Zeamais and Prostephanus Truncatus.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Bacteria of the genus Xenorhabdus are entomopathogens that produce insecticidal protein toxins against a wide range of insects. The main proteins involved are the Xenorhabdus protein toxins (Xpts), categorized as class A, ... -
Diabetic E-patient Care System
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Diabetes as one of the Chronic Illness that requires extra effort in its monitoring and management to avoid the glycemic fluctuations through a patient centric medication, that requires close monitoring of the patient ... -
A Decision Support System for the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using Fuzzy Logic and Case Based Reasoning
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background The use of Clinical decision support systems helps improve medical diagnosis and also minimize diagnostic errors. Older diagnosis systems have proved cumbersome to use and avail limited success in identifying ... -
Estimation Procedures in Group Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Estimation of proportion of defective items using group testing has been proven to be more precise (reduced MSE) and economical than individual testing. Seven point estimators have been explored in this project with their ... -
Social Engineering: Managing The Human Element Of Information Security In The Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2016-03)A definition given by European Network and Information Security Agency social engineering refers to techniques that exploit human weaknesses and manipulate people into breaking normal security procedures (ENISA, 2008, p. ... -
Social Engineering In E-commerce Platforms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Cyber criminals have extremely targeted eCommerce as they receive and use money, relay in technology, outsourced services and use of payment technologies like mobile money and online banking channels to carry out their ... -
Fungal Entomopathogens (Metarhizium Anisopliae And Beauveria Bassiana) For Aphid Management: Variability In Pathogenicity, Species Attributes And Interactions With Other Natural Enemies
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)ABSTRACTAphids are regarded as one of the most important pest problems of vegetable crops worldwide. Most vegetable growers in sub-Saharan Africa heavily rely on chemical insecticides for control of aphids. However, the ... -
An Agent Based System for Monitoring and Measuring Performance of Public Cloud Applications for Users
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Monitoring of public cloud applications is a task of paramount importance for both Providers and consumers. The users of cloud and the providers are tied by service level agreements (SLA) that outline the provision and ... -
Social Media Forensics For Hate Speech Opinion Mining
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Social Media Hate Speech has continued to grow both locally and globally due to the increase of Online Social Media web forums like Facebook, Twitter and blogging. This has been propelled even further by smartphones and ... -
On The Relationships Between Latin Squares, Finite Geometries & Balanced Incomplete Block Designs (BIBDs)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)In this project, we have reviewed the methods of constructing Balanced Incomplete Block Designs (BIBDs) by means of Mutually Orthogonal Latin squares (MOLS) of prime powers order arising from Finite Geometries and Finite ... -
Derivatization Of Polygonum Senegalense Chalcones, Phytochemical Investigation Of Surface Exudates Of Tarchonanthus Camphoratus And Bioactivities Of The Compounds
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)A number of compounds from medicinal plants have been reported to have biological activity against a wide range of disease causing agents. However, a majority of them have not been adopted for conventional use mainly due ... -
Extraction And Characterization Of Gelatin From Lates Niloticus Scales And Potential Industrial Applications
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to extract and characterize gelatin from Lates niloticus (Nile perch) scales, then blend it with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Hydrolysis of the scales was done using a crude alkaline protease harvested from ... -
Challenges Facing Pregnant Women in Accessing Free Maternity Services: the Case of Level Five and Six Hospitals in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Free maternity healthcare services were introduced in Kenya in the year 2013.This is in line with the health system objective of universal health coverage in the fifth millennium development goal. The aim was to increase ... -
Investigating the impacts of climate change on the levels of Lake Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Lake Malawi is a shared transboundary water resources among Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi. The lake is located in the southern east Africa between latitude 9° S and 15° S and longitude 34.68° E and after Lake Victoria ... -
Pricing unemployment insurance using burr xii mixture distributions and C.A.P.M with application to USA data
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)The objective of this research is to consider varying unemployment duration in the pricing of unemployment insurance with application to USA data. The study assumes that unemployment duration follows Burr XII mixture ... -
Assessing Contribution Of Carbon Markets In The Enhancement Of Carbon Sinks And Community Resilience To Climate Change: A Case Of Kasigau Redd+ Project, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The services provided by ecosystems are critical in supporting humankind, and upon which all life depends. Over time, ecosystems have faced increasing degradation as a result of human activities. One of the major causes ... -
An Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, toxicity and efficacy study of selected antiblue-tick (boophilus decoloratus) herbal remedies for cattle of Suba sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The search for safe pest control options has led to the exploration of potential plants with pesticidal activity. Plants have been reported to exhibit a wide range of biological activities against insect pests, some of ... -
Determinants of the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Programmes in Organisations in Kenya: a Case of Managed Wi-fi at the Mombasa Technical Training Institute
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The implementation of ICT infrastructure in learning institutions has become a fundamental concern basically because education is the backbone of a successful society. Hence a need to evaluate how learning can be enhanced ...