Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Leveraging Long Short Term Memory Neural Networks in Air Pollution Prediction
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Air pollution is a serious environmental health hazard which contribute 6.7 Million premature deaths worldwide annually. Studies have shown that increased exposure to air pollution exacerbate cardiovascular and respiratory ... -
A Blockchain-federated Learning Approach to Fraud in Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Fraud continues to be a universal issue for financial institutions. The need for compliance leads to the biggest pain point that stands in the way of widespread adoption by research: poor-quality training data. This makes ... -
Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in Early Maize Yield Estimation Using Multiple Source Data in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Agriculture and its interrelated activities form the main livelihood for most sub-Saharan Countries. Despite the importance of the sector, it continues to face several shortfalls that have led to cyclic food and nutrition ... -
Molecular Identification and Phylogenetic Analysis of African Nightshade Using Its2 DNA Barcoding
(University of Nairobi, 2024)African nightshades are several species of plants that are consumed as leaf vegetables and herbs due to their nutritional value and potential medicinal properties. However, many African nightshade species have similar ... -
Examining the Temporal Characteristics of Rainfall Over Zanzibar Islands
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study aimed to examine the temporal characteristics of rainfall over the Zanzibar Islands from 1974 to 2021. The specific objectives were to examine the variability of rainfall and determine the long-term trends, ... -
Factors Associated With Virological Non-suppression in Treatment-experienced HIV+ Patients in Kenya: a Populationwide Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Virologic failure is an important public health problem threatening the milestones achieved in HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) care and attributed to drug resistance emergence. This study investigated the ... -
Gender Determinants of Agroecological Practices in Wetlands in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Wetlands are extensively and differently exploited based on gender because they are among the most productive ecosystems on which farmers rely for survival. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, wetland ... -
Assessment of the Characteristics of the Mesoclimates of the Major Cities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Urban areas generally alter the mesoclimates of cities as a result of reduced vegetation cover, altered urban geometry, record amounts of waste heat generation and the wind-channeling effects. The study objectives were ... -
Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in HIV Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Hepatitis B Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections are significant universal health challenges. Simultaneous infection with these two viruses can cause severe and progressive liver disease, liver cancer and ... -
Business Intelligence and Operational Performance in the Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study paper covered business intelligence and operational performance of banks in Kenya. Some of the objectives included finding out business intelligence tools being utilized in the sector, assessing the relationship9between ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Rice Production in Bong County, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Liberia’s economy and food security are heavily dependent upon agriculture, specifically, rice farming. However, in Liberia and specifically Bong County, climate variability and change are having negative impacts on ... -
Analysis of Solid Waste and Management Practices in Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya: a Case of Fast Casual Dining Restaurants in Thika Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya has limited information on micro small and medium enterprises (MSME) waste generation rate and composition, restaurants included. Reducing and recycling solid waste provides employment and helps waste producers save ... -
Production and Characterization of Charcoal Briquettes From Cattails, Mango and Sisal Residues
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This research aimed to prepare and evaluate the performance of charcoal briquettes produced from mango residues, sisal decortication residues and cattails vegetation, which pose disposal challenges and a biodiversity threat ... -
Assessing How to Enhance Uptake of Index-based Insurance Among Smallholder Farmers in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenyan agriculture is susceptible to climatic shocks, posing challenges for smallholder farmers in predicting the productivity and profitability of rain-fed farming systems. Despite the implementation of various adaptation ... -
Influence of Weather Parameters on Vehicular Air Pollutants at a Select Road in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Atmospheric pollution is an existential threat to people particularly those residing in urban areas. It affects lives in different ways including health, water and food resources. The abundance of air pollutants in urban ... -
Agricultural Waste to Clean Green Transport Fuel: Catalytic Hydrothermal Reforming of Pyrolysis Oil From Bagasse
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Throughout the current century, the global community has encountered significant challenges in curbing the increase in global temperatures to below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. Additionally, efforts have been made ... -
Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activities on Fire Hazards in Kakamega Forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kakamega tropical forest is found in western Kenya. It lies about 20km on the East of Kakamega town and about 50km from the Lake Victoria. It borders the Nandi Escarpment to the East. Kakamega forest serve as habitat for ... -
Assessment of Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Water Availability Over Turkwel River Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate has a major impact on the availability of water in arid and semi-arid regions. Rainfall is the primary source of water; yet, because of climate variability and change, it can be uncertain. This study evaluated how ... -
Assessment of the Potential for Managed Groundwater Recharge as a Mitigation to Saline Water Intrusion - Case Study of Coastal Aquifers, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Aquifers on the south coast of Kenya have been identified as a potential seawater intrusion risk due to the growing water demand. The research aims to investigate the extent of seawater intrusion (SWI) in the coastal ... -
Application of Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Chemometrics in Total Aflatoxin Detection and Quantification in an Alcoholic Beverage
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Aflatoxins (AFs) are produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops like maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. The main aflatoxin producers are Aspergillus parasiticus and A. flavus. The most widely known are ...
