Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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A GIS tool for water quality monitoring: A case on Nairobi River
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Although many studies have been conducted to assess different aspects of pollution along the Nairobi Rivers, there is a need to collate this information in order to identify areas of concern and gauge the extent to which ... -
Polyepitope design optimization system: a web-based application prototype
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Immunogenic epitopes in a polyepitope construct may induce immunity against multiple antigenic targets only if epitopes are correctly processed and presented. Applications that combine multiple supertypes and integrate ... -
E-learning acceptance in Kenyan Universities: An extension of Rogers diffusion of innovation theory
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)This study investigates the factors that influence the acceptance and adoption of asynchronous e-learning systems in Kenyan universities and presents a conceptual model based on Rogers‟s diffusion of innovation theory. The ... -
A framework for sustainable e-waste management in Kenya: the case of ICT
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)This study focuses on the Responsibilities of various stakeholders in e-waste management in Kenya, how the various stakeholders dispose of e-waste and challenges they face. It further explores how other countries namely ... -
Computerized system to aid setting of university examinations
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Kenyan university examinations offices depend on external examiners report as well as internal examiners professionalism to get quality examination questions. To improve the quality of teaching and learning, examiners ... -
A knowledge management model for the public sector case: Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)This study analyses existing Knowledge Management frameworks and assesses components necessary to develop and sustain an effective KM in organizations in the Public Sector. There is a wide array of knowledge content that ... -
A comparative study of machine learning methods for forecasting prevalence of weather-based pests
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The aphid (Aphis gossypii), have been identified as one of the major pest problem in Kenya (Waiganjo, et al., 2006). They cause damage by sucking plant sap weakening the plants, and by excreting a sticky substance ... -
Human posture recognition and good posture recommendation
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)This study presents a model human posture recognition method using skeleton tracking. This is achieved using the power of Kinect, a motion sensing input device by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game console and a ... -
Optimization and performance evaluation of ip lookup algorithms
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The number of people accessing the internet grows exponential and soon half of the world’s population will have access to internet. New services and applications are also added daily on the popular IP networks and this ... -
Dynamic load balancing middle-ware for heterogenous database partitions case study: MYSQL databases
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)In the recent past we have seen people and organizations appreciate the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), as this happens massive data has been generated, replicated and stored for future use. These ... -
Network impact analysis of security attacks in mobile ad hoc networks
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Mobile ad hoc networks also known as MANETs have been used extensively for the seamless provisioning of information exchange, where the deployment of infrastructure is difficult, if not impossible. Such cases include ... -
A multiagent system based safe fire emergency evacuation guide: (a simulation for a modern office building in Kenya)
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Evacuation of people in the event of hazard is one of basic problems of human society. In emergency scenarios there is limited time to act and or react; this results to extensive life loss because the time needed for ... -
Surveillance strategy using a variance of radial based functions for cellular based networks
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)This is the study and implementation of a mass population interaction surveillance technology framework, using the Radial Based Functions Algorithm using the Radio based (Cellular to be specific) network and to develop ... -
Multi-agent based intrusion detection system for cloud computing - (iaas)
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Cloud Computing has come to represent a significant shift in Information Technology. Companies are excited by the opportunities to reduce capital costs, invest on core competencies and as well by the agility offered by ... -
An approach for using twitter to perform sentiment analysis in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The interest in sentiment analysis as a research area has become increasingly popular with the development of new social interaction technologies. Twitter, being one of these new technologies, presents a unique environment ... -
Knowledge management in organizations ; a prototype
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)Knowledge is an asset to any organization. Knowledge is described as information provided in context to produce an actionable understanding; it is what makes an organization take action or provides the ability to take ... -
Social media sentiment analysis for local Kenyan products and services
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)It has become a common practice on the web for a consumer to learn how others like or dislike a product before buying, or for a manufacturer or service provider to keep track of customer opinions on its products so as ... -
Model to Determine Bank Teller Requirements and Predict Transactions Case for: Banking Industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Customer Satisfaction is paramount to any business or industry; this is particularly felt in the Banking industry especially in Kenya where there is fierce competition among the players. The banks have conventionally ... -
Management of Emergency health care conditions in Healthcare centres. A CBR approach
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Case Base Reasoning is a subfield in Artificial Intelligence (AI), this is a methodology that presents a foundation for a new technology of building intelligent computer aided diagnoses (decision support) using past and ... -
Multi-agent system (MAS) support for credit referencing
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)With the ever increasing demand for credit facilities, mechanisms and models for early warning have been put in place whereby financial institutions share information regarding their customers‟ credit behavior with the ...
