Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Cheetah Prey Base Outside Protected Areas in Salama and Kapiti Plains of Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over 80% of Kenya’s cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population range falls in community and private lands. Conversion of cheetahs’ historical and geographical ranges into farmlands has led to loss of habitat quality and natural ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Community Based Organizations in Implementing Agricultural Extension Services in Buuri Sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Agriculture remains the main source of income for many people in the world. The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing performance of community based organizations in implementing agricultural extension ... -
Comparative Tweeter Sentiment Algorithms Based on Probabilistic and Linear Classifiers
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The transition from web 1.0 to web 2.0 has enabled direct interaction between users and its environment such as social media networks. In this research paper we have analyzed algorithms for sentiment analysis which can be ... -
The Reliability of Capital Asset Pricing Model on Valuation of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)One of the most important modern financial theories that has dominated capital markets and influenced the field of finance and business for over the past five decades is the Capital Asset Pricing Model. However, due to its ... -
Modeling Monthly Inflation Rate Volatility in Kenya Using Arch Type Family Models
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study describes financial time series modelling with special application to modelling inflation data for Kenya. Specifically the theory of time series is modelled and applied to the inflation data ... -
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 ...
