Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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A framework for harnessing Ict resources use to improve the academic performance of secondary school students in Kiambu sub- county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Life today is dominated by technology. In order to achieve vision 2030 and get to the era of globalization, our schools needs to effectively and efficiently utilize ICT resources and enhance flow of information. This ... -
An intelligent model for detecting fraud in the non technical loss of commercial power: case of Kenya power-ruiru area.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Financial frauds are on the rise as a result large amount of money is lost by institutions to fraudsters, recognizing the problem of losses and the area of suspicious behavior is the challenge of fraud detection. Applying ... -
Influence of restitution program on the livelihood of victims of post-election violence: a case of Kamara ward, Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study examined the relationship between restitution program and the livelihood of victims of 2008 PEV in Kamara Ward, Kuresoi North Constituency in Nakuru County in the period 2007-2014. The Ward is multiethnic with ... -
Greening the real estate through sustainable housing development practices in Kigali city, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rwanda has one of the highest densities of population in the world making sustainable housing an important aspect of national development. In its capital Kigali, challenges of scarce land resources and a growing population ... -
Factors influencing attendance to antenatal care services in Kenya, the case of Somali women in Eeastleigh Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Approximately 1000 women die each day worldwide from pregnancy related causes, 99% of them in developing countries and more than 50% in sub-Saharan Africa with most deaths concentrated around the time of delivery. Most ... -
Influence of community based projects’ management on sustainability of community based projects: a case of Itabua-Muthatari community water project in Embu county.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Community based projects are the much needed vehicle which the poor and marginalized members of society use in order to attain financial independence. Community based organizations serve to bridge the gap between the ... -
The genetic diversity of the CbpA gene in Streptococcus pneumoniae
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a common human pathogen responsible for morbidity and mortality worldwide. It causes mild to life-threatening, inflammatory diseases such as otitis media, pneumonia, sepsis and ... -
Application Of Cox Proportional Hazards Model In Case Of Tuberculosis Patients In Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health problem. In 2013, World Health Organization estimated 8.6 million people to have developed TB and 1.3 million died from the disease including 320 000 deaths among HIV-positive ... -
A Simple Coupled Climate─economy─biosphere Model
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The goal of this thesis is to build a reduced-complexity model of coupled climate─economy─biosphere interactions, which uses the minimum number of variables and equations needed to capture the fundamental mechanisms ... -
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 ... -
An Evaluation Framework for ICT Management Framework Selection in Kenyan Organisations
(2015)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption in the business environment has given a business the means to promote efficiency, cost effectiveness, sustaining business operations and strategy, ICT-business alignment ... -
An Investigation of Digital Forensic Models Applicable in the Public Sector (A case of Kenya National Audit Office)
(2015)Digital forensics is a relatively new field in technology which deals with investigation of computer related crimes. The rapid technological growth poses a serious challenge to traditional paper-based forensic investigations. ... -
Epidemiology and control of malaria in irrigated parts of Tana river county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Irrigation schemes introduced in areas of high malaria endemicity often amplify malaria burden especially if no mitigation or adaptation measures are implemented. The development of Bura and Hola irrigation schemes (to ... -
Improving accuracy in arrival time prediction using support vector regression (A case study of trucks passing along Uhuru Highway Nairobi)
(2015)Travel time prediction is vital to the development of reliable travel information systems. In this research project, Support vector regression (SVR) algorithms is applied to develop travel-time prediction model and show ... -
The challenges of providing low income housing:
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Forecasting malaria case admissions in three Kenyan health facilities
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Influence of dietary knowledge, dietary attitudes and dietary practices on nutrition status among amateur male bodybuilders attending railway gymnasium in Nairobi
(2015)Most amateur bodybuilders tend to have inadequate access to proper nutritional information that may result in them adopting poor dietary practices. This can lead to overnutrition and the resultant negative effects associated ... -
Determinants of Acceptance and Use of Routine HIS in Developing Countries: The Case of DHIS2 in Kenya
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An SOA Framework for Web-based E-learning Systems: A case of Adult Learners
(University of Nairobi, 2015)