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Adjusting Historical Rainfall Data for agricultural Research: A case Study of Makindu
(Maseno University, 2013)There is much concern worldwide about how climate change would impact '-' rainfed agriculture in developing countries, since many in their farming population are small scale and depend on rain. Farmers get information about ... -
Analysing Data for Educational Research: Analysis of Mathematics Scores at Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education, 2011, for Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Analysing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results is vital to inform the design of interventions to improve teaching and learning of Mathematics in Kenyan schools. Here, further analysis of the 2011 ... -
The analysis of gamma strategies for a nonlinear black-scholes equation
(Maseno University, 2014)There has been a significant growth in research in the field of financial mathematics since the derivation of the standard Black-Scholes-Merton Partial Differential Equation by Black and Scholes, and Merton in 1973. The ... -
An analysis of patient flow using markov Chains: a case of Kapsabet county referral Hospital
(Maseno University, 2019)Hospital is an essential welfare of society. It provides management of illnesses through treatmentandpreventioninterventionsbymedicalandhealthprofessionals. Duetogrowing population and rise in chronic diseases, there is ... -
Analysis of six major opportunistic infections to understand the high deaths among HIV/ AIDS patients: A Case of Homa Bay District Hospital
(Maseno University, 2015)Two-way analysis of variance tests the equality of population means when classification of treatments is by two factors or variables. Twoway ANOVA is possible if there exist one measurable and two nominal variables. ... -
Analysis of some factors associated with contraceptive Usage among Kenyan urban women.
(Maseno University, 2014)Abstract This study was necessitated by the lack of baseline information regarding some factors associated with contraception since most information obtained is either out dated, is on subsets of the population or not ... -
Analysis of The Effect of Integrating ICT In The Teaching Process in Primary Schools In Kisumu County
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT In September 2006 the Ministry of Education (MOE)introduced Information and Communication Technology (ICT)syllabus in curriculum of Primary 1Teacher (PIT) education, to equip the teacher trainees with understanding ... -
Analysis of The Greek Parameters of a Nonlinear Black-Scholes Partial Differential Equation
(Maseno University, 2014)Derivatives are used in hedging European options against risks. The partial derivatives of the solution with respect to either a variable or a parameter in the Black-Scholee model are called risk parameters or simply the ... -
Analysis of young people’s career by use of Markov chains: case study of Kisumu city
(Maseno University, 2017)It is the desire of every person to have a career. Not much thought has been taken by young people on how they can arrive at their future careers. The reason is mainly because they are not aware. As much as many people ... -
Analytic solutions of call and put options of nonlinear black-scholes equation with transaction costs and price slippage
(Maseno University, 2016)A nonlinear Black-Scholes Partial Differential Equation whose nonlinearity is as a result of transaction costs and a price slippage impact that lead to market illiquidity with feedback effects was studied. Most of the ... -
Analyzing the Performance in Mathematics: A case study of Rachuonyo District 2007 - 2011
(Maseno University, 2014)In this study we set to determine whether there exists a difference in the performance in Mathematics occasioned by the category of the school (boarding or day secondary schools) and if such a difI ference occurs then ... -
Application of auto-regression integrated Moving avaerage model to forecast tea Prices at Mombasa tea auction center in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Development programs designed to address particular global challenges are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate their impact on the targeted com munities. The method mostly used to measure impact of development ... -
Application of discrete and continous time Models in valuation of credit insurance for Asset-based lending companies
(Maseno University, 2019)Asset-based lending companies and other loan providers are exposed to risk of loan defaults by borrowers. To reduce this risk, these companies acquire credit insurance. Thus when the borrower defaults in payment, the ... -
Application of life table model in studying progress of public primary school pupils in Migori sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Education progress plays a very important role in determining the future of a pupil and even in planning for the schools and education sector as a whole. Primary Education forms the basis of implementing Poverty Reduction ... -
Application of logistic regression model to determine factors causing maternal mortality: a case study of Migori county referral hospital (2007-2015)
(Maseno University, 2016)Kenya is one of the major contributors to the poor maternal health status in Africa with maternal mortality ratio of 488 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births translating to 7,700 maternal deaths annually (KDHS, 2014). ... -
Application of Logistic Regression Model to Determine Factors Causing Maternal Mortality: A Case Study of Migori County Referral Hospital(2007-2015)
(Maseno University, 2017)Kenya is one of the major contributors to the poor maternal health status in Africa with maternal mortality ratio of 488 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births translating to 7,700 maternal deaths annually (KDHS, 2014). ... -
Application of Markov Chain Model in Career Progression Of University Academic Staff:A Case Study of the Moi University - Eldoret, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2019)The use of Mathematical models for manpower planning has increased in recent times for better manpower planning quantitatively both in public and private sectors. In respect of organizational management, numerous previous ... -
Application of Markov chain Model in transition of girls in Public secondary schools; a case Study of Kisumu west sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Transition is a very important factor in determining success of a student in secondary school. It forms a basis for implementing poverty reduction strategy by the government through acquisition of basic literal skills ... -
Application of seasonal Autoregressive integrated moving Average (sarima) to model and Forecast water demand in Kisumu City, Kenya
(2014)ABSTRACT Increased population of Kisumu City over the past years has resulted into high demand and competition for water and related facilities. This is evident in the persistent water scarcity within the City, use of ... -
Arima Model for Forecasting of Monthly Rainfall And Temperature in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Maseno University, 2016)Economic activities in Lake Victoria Basin such as agriculture, sh- ing, mining and transportation depend's heavily on the climatic conditions of the Lake and its Basin. Global climatic change caused by Greenhouse Gas ...