Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Statistical Analysis For A Lattice Design Experiment To Determine The Best Performing Maize Variety In Machakos County
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013-11)Maize is one of Kenya’s main staple food crop which plays a major role in the livelihoods of many households in terms of food security, income and employment generation. Over eighty percent of Kenya’s population which ... -
Usasa Na Mwanamke Wa Kisasa Katika Nyuso Za Mwanamke Ya S.a Mohammed
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Malengo ya utafiti huu yalikuwa kushughulikia suala la usasa na mwanamke wa kisasa katika Nyuso za mwanamke. Hii ni riwaya yake S.A Mohammed ya mwaka wa 2010. Lengo kuu la utafiti lilikuwa kumsawiri mwanamke wa kisasa ... -
Strategic management practices as a Competitive tool in enhancing performance of Small and medium enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Strategic management and its implementation have become the main focus in SMEs because of its role in generating economic wealth. Although, there are many advantages to use strategic management, there are still many SME ... -
Statistical Quality Control In Confectionery Industry And Its Application
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013)The purpose of this research was to study Statistical Quality Control in confectionery industry. The study involved a detailed description on the various confections manufacturing processes and identifying the relevant ... -
The relationship between the fundamental Values and the issue prices of initial public Offers at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)It is often recommended that the issue price of an IPO be equal to the fundamental value because this is the optimum price for all the parties involved in the IPO process including the underwriters and investors. However, ... -
Maintenance practices and performance of power sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of the study was to establish the maintenance practices at KenGen, to benchmark and evaluate the Practices with the world best maintenance practices and to determine the relationship between maintenance practices ... -
Social re-integration of women undergoing obstetric fistula repairs: A case study of three AMREF intervention sites.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)According to the American heritage dictionary, a fistula is defined as an abnormal duct or passage resulting from an injury, disease, congenital disorder connecting abscess, cavity or hollow organ to either the body surface ... -
Influence of east Africa community customs union on the performance of the oil industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Performance means change and proactive change is essential in a dynamic business environment. Performance is the main goal of any business organization. The Customs Union has the potential to form the basis for expanding ... -
Time intervals from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment in childhood cancer in KNH and associated factors
(University of Nairobi, 2013)BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis and timely initiation of definitive treatment in childhood cancers is an important determinant of outcome. Unfortunately, prolonged time intervals from symptom onset to presentation and diagnosis ... -
Enhancing Public Service Delivery In Kenyan Rural Communities Using Mobile Platform.
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013-07)It is the responsibility of each government to ensure continued improvement of public service delivery. Although the Kenyan government has strived to advance service delivery in rural areas, it is still grappling with ... -
Biometric Authentication A Case For The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-10)There has been a sharp increase in fraud activities in various organizations in Kenya such as banks and stock brokerage firms. This has been happening mostly due to poor authentication of clients. Most of these organizations ... -
A framework for the adoption of computer assisted medical diagnosis systems by medical doctors in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of computing and informatics, 2013)Information systems have great potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes. Accessing information about services on-line and carrying out a range of transactions electronically are still not fully accepte ... -
Adoption Of Automatic Manufacturing Data Capture In Kenya's Carton Manufacturing Industry: Case Study
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013-10)Information communication technologies (ICTs) have significantly revolutionized the way companies capture manufacturing data. Manufacturers can maximize productivity by utilizing a complete shop floor system to electronically ... -
Strengthening The Quality Of Hiv Data In Kenya: Tracing Of Patients Lost To Follow Up And Reduction Of Low Linkage
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Introduction: Data quality is the aspect of obtaining accurate and reliable information that can be used by programs for program monitoring as well as patient management effectively. Despite an increase in most ... -
Knowledge based student academic advising in institutions of higher learning in kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)Technological advances in the last two decades have led to reduced costs of computer hardware and software. This has in turn led to widespread acquisition and use Student Management Information ... -
Evaluation Of 2-Butanone As A Substitute For Carbon Dioxide In Malaria Mosquito Attractants
(University of NairobiSchool Of Biological Sciences, 2013)Odor-baited traps (OBTs) are increasingly being considered for use in sampling, surveillance and control of malaria mosquitoes. Most odor baits contain carbon dioxide, which apparently enhances trap catches given its role ... -
Modeling time to death for retirees in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013)Many countries have studied the life of retirees, with special attention given to the quality of life of these individuals. In Kenya, no work has been done on the determinants of time to death after retirement. The average ... -
Multi Agent Monitoring And Support System For Tuberculosis Treatment
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) has economic and social effect not only to the patient and patient’s family but also to the country at large .Tuberculosis is an important and growing problem in many developing countries. ... -
Multi-Agents System Based Software Error Identification, Reporting And Fixing
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)Software systems are being used in various sectors of the economy. Software is never perfect and would always have a defect that need to be passed to the developers to be investigated and then fixed. A numbers of software ... -
A framework to support collaborative Learning using social media
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)New frameworks for developing interactions between the actors of learning processes require new ways of gaining an understanding of such processes. Today, these frameworks are of a technological kind, and their prime ...
