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Mobile based Notifiable Disease Surveillance – Case for Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Identifying infectious disease outbreaks in their early stages is an important task, both for governments and international organizations working in the health sector. This study reviewed the notifiable disease reporting ... -
Mobile Interfaced Crops Diagnosis Expert System (MICDES): a case for rural Kenyan farmers
(Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)This paper describes a prototype case-based reasoning expert system that enables farmers to get assistance with crop diagnostics and other extension services through the web via a dynamic website or through mobile phones. ... -
Mobile Internet as the Key Driver to Internet Growth in Kenya: Factors Underpinning and Exploited Opportunities
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-09-05)Statistics from the Communication Commission of Kenya (2013) show that mobile data/Internet subscriptions dominate the Internet market. It contributes 99% of the total Internet subscriptions, with 16.2 million Internet ... -
Mobile Learning: A Bridging Technology for varying Learner Entry Behavior
(2014)The use of technology in teaching and learning processes has brought a major shift in the way instructors have to design instructions. The cost of mobile devices has declined with time making the devices affordable. All ... -
Mobile learning: content format and packaging for effective teaching and learning in a learner-centered pedagogy
(University of Nairobi, 2017)When an instructor is able to identify, develop and apply appropriate digital media content that motivates learners and encourages them to learn, the process of learning is empowered. This study has identified multimedia ... -
Mobile phone as the tool to redefine Savings for the poor: Evidence from Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2013)Research conducted on the poor and their finances indicate that there is need to develop financial instruments that specifically fit their needs. However, banks have not been able to provide such services, because the ... -
Mobile Programming Platform Complexities in Development of Smart Applications
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A mobile-phone tele-medicine system that promotes selfmanagement of blood pressure among hypertensive patients in kirinyaga sub county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The current practice adopted by hypertensive patients in managing hypertension is making frequent visits to a health center as recommended by medical specialists. However, very few patients adhere to this practice as it ... -
Mode locking (synchronization) in a coupled two Sector model
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Model evaluation
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A model for evaluating e-learning systems quality in higher education in developing countries.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The rapid growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has brought about significant changes in the practice of e-learning globally. In recent years, there has been an increasing adoption of Learning Management ... -
A model for HIV infection and its application
(School of Mathematics, 2004)In this paper a model for HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) epidemic has been developed by considering the various stages of the infection through corresponding differential ... -
A model for predicting utilization of mHealth interventions in low-resource settings: case of maternal and newborn care in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: In low-resource settings, there are numerous socioeconomic challenges such as poverty, inadequate facilities, shortage of skilled health workers, illiteracy and cultural barriers that contribute to high ... -
A Model for the CD4 Cell Counts in an HIV/AIDS Patient and its Application in Treatment Interventions
(2005)The number of CD4 white blood cells has been established as an important clinical marker of disease progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) for persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The ... -
Model for the estimation of initial conditions in a conflict environment
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi,, 2011)Conflict can be described as a condition in which actions of one person prevent or compel some outcome at the resistance of the other. Quite often this can be seen as "two or more competing, often incompatible, responses ... -
A model for the growth of infection
(Department of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 1986)The phenomenon of growth is a widely applicable and investigative topic in various disciplines. An economist would study it in the light of demand and supply. A manager would like to study it as an organisational objective ... -
A Model For The Structure, Composition And Evolution Of The Kenya Rift
(University of Nairobi, 1997-09)The seismic refraction-wide-angle reflection experiments carried out in 1985 and 1990 in the Kenya rift (KRISP '85 and KRISP '90) show major crustal thickness variations both along and across the rift. Along the rift axis ... -
Modeling a Hierarchical System with Multiple Absorbing States
(Department of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2012)This paper describes a Markov Chain transition model for predicting expected numbers of dropouts from various levels of the system. The levels of dropout include graduation after successful completion of all the courses ... -
Modeling a Multi-Agent Systems Scheduler for Grid Computing Using the Gaia Methodology
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 2007)