Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
Now showing items 41-60 of 4206
-
On Some Decompositions of Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2024)In this project, we study the Cartesian, polar, and direct sum decompositions of operators in Hilbert spaces to explore the properties of their components. We start by decomposing an operator T into its real and imaginary ... -
Application of Market Basket Analysis to Redesign Supermarket Layouts for Optimum Returns in Kenyan Supermarkets
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Market Basket Analysis also known as Association Rule Mining is a data mining technique for discovering/ identifying interesting relations between variables in a large database. It helps businesses uncover relationships ... -
Malarial Parasite Classification Using Machine Learning on Microscopic Images of Peripheral Blood Smears
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality in tropical and sub-tropical countries. The gold standard in malaria detection has been conventional microscopy which is fraught with challenges ranging from timeliness to ... -
Use of Blockchain Technology in Software Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The testing stage is one of the most important stages in the software development lifecycle. In this stage, two of the most common challenges are prevalence of duplicate bugs and lack of transparency in bug triaging and ... -
Deep Learning for Black Soldier Fly Neonate Population Estimation: a Convolutional Neural Network Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2024) -
A Long Short-term Memory Network Model for Detecting Phishing Websites
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cybercriminals employ a variety of strategies to trick victims into clicking on dangerous links or divulging personal information. Phishing is the most common form of psychological manipulation. It can lead to identity ... -
Factors Influencing Decision to Adopt Blockchain Technology at National Mining Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The primary goal of the study was to establish the elements that led to a decision by the National Mining Corporation to adopt blockchain technology. The conceptual scope involves looking at various factors, such as ... -
Roles of Green Spaces in Industrial Parks for Sustainable Urban Development in Athi River, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Rapid industrialization in urban areas like the Athi River Industrial Zone has led to severe environmental degradation and increasing air pollution. This study investigates the potential of integrating green spaces within ... -
Assessment of Vegetation Changes in Kilombe Caldera, Baringo County Kenya; Inferences From Micro-botanical Remains and Current Vegetation
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Human and climate changes have played a great role in shaping the present vegetation and impacting the paleo environments. This study explored the effects of climate change and anthropogenic activities in Kilombe caldera, ... -
Phytochemical Investigation of the Leaves Of polygonum Senegalense Meisn for Antimicrobial Activity
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Antimicrobial resistance has been named by the WHO as one of the three paramount public health challenges of the present- day. This resistance to antimicrobial agents means that simple bacterial infections such as pneumonia ... -
Assessment of Radio-ecological Hazardous and Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination Associated With Artisanal Gold Mining in West Pokot County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Artisanal gold mining in West Pokot County, Kenya, serves as a significant source of income for local communities, but it also poses potential environmental and health hazards due to contaminants such as dust particles, ... -
The Population Structure and Foraging Behavior of Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis Reticulata) at Garissa Giraffe Sanctuary, Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)A study of how animals make decisions while foraging is fundamentally important as it informs habitat management decisions and assessment of species distribution and home ranges. In deciding what to eat, herbivores seek ... -
Niche Partitioning Between the African Leopard (Panthera Pardus Pardus) and Olive Baboon (Papio Anubis) in Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Predator-prey dynamics are an important driver of population trends. For carnivores that are not well studied, such as the African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus), interactions with prey, like olive baboon (Papio anubis), ... -
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Pastoralists Livelihoods in Kajiado West Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The pastoralists, their herds, and the ecosystem are found to be very susceptible to climate change events such as droughts and floods. Due to the deaths of livestock due to lack of water and pasture, the pastoralist's ... -
Evaluating Vulnerability and Response of Mangrove Ecosystem to Climate Variability and Change in Lamu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globally, the extent and evolution of risks to the mangrove ecosystem from climate hazards largely remain a major concern. This is particularly so for the island communities whose adaptive capacity in the face of such risks ... -
Survey of Arthropod Pests and Evaluation of Management Options in Mushroom Farming in Nairobi Metropolitan Area and Western Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Mushroom is a highly important crop around the world, with an estimated global production of 27 million tons annually. However, pests and diseases pose significant challenges to mushroom production, as the ideal growing ... -
Predictive Modeling of Land Value Using Machine Learning: a Case Study of Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Predicting land value is a complex task with significant implications for real estate, urban planning, land rates and land investment decisions. Traditional methods of land valuation often rely on manual assessment and ... -
Improving It Service Desk Through the Use of Ai-powered Itsm Chatbot: a Case Study of Moh Kenya Service Desk
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Health information systems ensure the timely delivery of care to patients. The Ministry of Health of Kenya through its medium-term plan for Vision 2030, identified the need to strengthen national health information systems ... -
Prediction of Immunization Defaulting for Children Under 2 Years: Case Study of Busia County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This research project aims to tackle the pressing issue of immunization defaulting among children under the age of two years in Busia County Kenya, particularly focusing on understanding the underlying drivers, exploring ... -
Fake News Classification Using Bilstm Deep Learning Algorithm
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In recent years, the rapid dissemination of information has been paralleled by the equally swift spread of fake news, making it increasingly challenging to discern truth from falsehood. Fake news has had detrimental effects ...
