Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Deformation And Resolution Of Surface Singularities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this dissertation, we study ADE surface singularities in terms of Dynkin diagram obtained by deforming and resolving the singularity. Using classic invariant theory, we describe how these surface emerge as quotient ... -
Hedging European Options Against Risks Experienced In The Derivatives Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Options are a popular type of investment in the nancial derivatives market. The intention of buying or selling options is to make pro ts. However, investors might end up making losses if the market goes against their ... -
Natural Product-loaded Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy- Formulation, Characterization, in Silico and Cellular Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cancer is a dreadful disease affecting all categories of people globally. Treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical removal of tumors and / or combination therapies exist, but they present ... -
Customer Segmentation On Mobile Money Users In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Customer segmentation enables organizations to partition a market into subsets that have common needs, interests and priorities. This helps businesses to come up with design and strategies that fulfills the customer needs. ... -
H-Ricci Solitons Onw3 Andw5 Semi-Symmetric Lp-Sasakian Manifolds
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The goal of this project is to study some properties of h-Ricci soliton on LP-Sasakian manifolds. In this work, h-Ricci solitons on LP-Sasakian manifolds which satisfy the semi-symmetric conditions R(X;Y) R(Z;U) = ... -
A Big Data Analytics Architecture for Urban Transportation System-a Case for Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urbanization in Nairobi City has witnessed rapid growth over the last 10 years, with the current 2019 census indicating a city populace of about 4.4 million dwellers (KNBS, 2019). This has contributed to transportation ... -
Influence Of Big Data Analytics On Operational Agility Of Selected State Entities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Big data technologies assist companies to effectively fathom their markets and retain their created opportunities by obtaining plentiful data. Various firms resources related to big data should be well understood in order ... -
Assessment Of ICT Project Failure Factors In Government Agencies A Case Study Of Kenyan Government Agencies.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Information technology has become a critical differentiator in businesses enabling them to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. This has hence pressured many organizations to pursue change and adaptation to the ... -
A Re-Examination Of A Five Parameter Lindley Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this project,Generalized Five Parameter Lindley distribution(G5L) has been proposed as a new generalization of Lindley capable of modeling di erent shapes with increasing, decreasing,constant and bathtub failure ... -
Hybrid Garch(1,1) European Option Pricing Model With Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition
(University of Nairobi, 2020)espite the option pricing importance in risk management and selection of portfolios, it is challenging to accurately price options due to unpredictable feature of asset prices. There are numerous risks in the nancial ... -
A Spatial Survival Model For Risk Factors Of Under-Five Mortality In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Child mortality refers to death of a child between 0 and ve years old. Kenya like many Sub-Saharan countries faces a burden of child mortality, and has made e orts towards reducing the same. The main The main objective ... -
Efficacy Of Clarias Alluaudi As A Biocontrol Agent For Anopheles Mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)More research is being tailored towards the biological control of malaria mosquitoes due to resistance of the mosquitoes to the insecticides in use. Larvivorous fishes that are recommended for mosquito control are introduced ... -
Compatibility of Schistosoma Mansoni and Its Intermediate Host Snails (Biomphalaria Spp) in Relation to Transmission of Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Schistosomiasis afflicts an estimated 240 million people worldwide, with majority of the cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, an estimated 6 million people are infected, with >30 million people ... -
Computer Based Pedagogy And Pupils’ Academic Performance In Science In Public Primary Schools Of Mumias West Sub County, Kakamega County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Computer invention being one of the most epoch-making invention of the 21st century, computers have fundamentally altered every aspect of people’s lives, including the education domain. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Influence Of Women Participation On Sustainability Of The Community Conservation Project Implemented By Jaldesa Community Conservancy In Marsabit County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Community-based resource management has different costs and benefits across genders. While there is benefit of women participation, achieving equitable participation has been difficult. It is also becoming increasingly ... -
Tissue Culture of Moringa Oleifera Lam. And Determination of Antifungal Activity of Its Callus Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Moringa oleifera is both a tropical and sub-tropical tree with medicinal and nutritional properties valuable to humans. However, the tree is under threat due to drought and excessive harvesting of its parts (seeds, bark, ... -
A Strategy To Reduce It Risks In Technology-Based Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises
(University of Nairobi, 2020)SMEs in Kenya contribute greatly to the country’s growing economy. However, they face numerous challenges in sustaining their growth. A number of these SMEs are Technology-based, having technology and computing at the ... -
Anopheles Productivity of Aquatic Habitats Created Through Artisanal Capture Fishing on Mageta Island in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The effect of physicochemical characteristics of mosquito larval habitats on Anopheles productivity is not well known. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on Mageta Island, western Kenya, to fill this knowledge gap. ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Photophysical Studies of Novel Porphyrin-based Compounds for Application in Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (Pact)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There are a number of techniques employed to rid microbial contaminants from water. The inefficacy of some of these methods in removing microorganisms in contaminated water, has resulted to increased incidences of water-borne ... -
Core Indicators Of Appropriate Drug Use At Public Primary Healthcare Centers In Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rational drug use requires that patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their requirements, for an adequate period, and at the lowest cost to them and their community. ...
