School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science: Recent submissions
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A comparative analysis of bornhuetter ferguson and basic chain ladder model in motor insurance: a case study of CIC insurance
(Maseno University, 2022)Claim reserving for motor insurance business is critically important.This has led to a slight mystery in motor insurance on how to go about claim reserving for which claims has not yet come in and there are still ... -
Mathematical modeling of flood wave: a case study of Budalang’i flood plain basin in Busia county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)Flooding is a worldwide problem with more adverse effects in developing countries. In Kenya, severe flooding is experienced on the lower tributaries of Lake Victoria, mainly Budalang’i area. This is indicated in the ... -
Modeling Mechanistic-Empirical Road Design: The Case for Kenyan Roads
(Maseno University, 2011)Regular revision of road design manuals is a recommended practice in pavement management, and Kenya has recently completed a review of hers. The outcome of the process is an enhanced but empirical manual with rigid ... -
Calculations for Mutations of Quivers with Potential'
(Maseno University, 2011)From the work of Derksen, Weyman and Zelevinsky in [4], we get the definition for mutation of a quiver with potential. Stern in [l~l describes . some families of quivers corresponding to quivers with potential that can be ... -
Mathematical Model of the Roan Antelopes, Ruma Park
(Maseno University, 2011)Roan antelopes that were once abundant in the country in the 1880s have been reduced to a remnant population of less than fifty individuals in the last estimate,November 2009. Oksendal and Lungu developed population growth ... -
Evaluation of Adequacy and Level of Utilization of Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools in Manga Sub County, Nyamira, County, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2016)Good sanitation and hygiene practices promote the wellbeing of children in schools. According to WHO(World Health Organization), 88% of all diarrheal related illnesses result from poor sanitation and hygiene practices ... -
A Stochastic and Deterministic Predator- G Prey Population Model for Sustainable Harvesting: A Case of Nile Perch Lates Niloticus and Nile tilapia Oreochromis Niloticus
(Maseno university, 2012)Predation by Nile perch is one of the main causes of fish stock depletion in Lake Victoria. Uncontrolled human exploitation (overfishing) of the stock leads to loss of fish biodiversity in Lake Victoria. Increasing ... -
On Joint Essential Numerical Ranges
(Maseno University, 2013)The concept of numerical range on a Hilbert space was first introduced by O. Toeplitz in 1918 for matrices. This notion was independently ex tended by G. Lumer and F. Bauer in the sixties on finite dimensional Banach ... -
Perceptions Versus Realities on Climate Change in the Sugarcane Growing areas of Chemelil and Muhoroni
(Maseno University, 2013)Perception on climate change is a prerequisite for adaptation. A number of studies have been conducted to investigate perceptions on climate change. However, they rarely incorporate analysis of climatic data to corroborate ... -
The Statistical Modeling of Retail Business Processes in Nyakach District
(Maseno University, 2013)Multivariate statistical analysis of retail business processes was done in this study. Multiple predictor variables were included in the regression model. Meta-analysis of the correlations were also used to explore ... -
Static Optimisation and Welfare Measurement Model: Lagrangean Approach
(Maseno University, 2002)Mathematical models are important as a means of predictions. This thesis set out to develop a welfare measurement model. Welfare is concerned with evaluation of alternative economic situations from the point of view of ... -
(P, Q)-Summing Multipliers
(Maseno University, 2003)Summing multipliers is an important class of operators in the geometric theory of general Banach spaces. They are particularly useful in the study of the structure of the classical spaces. The work done by Grothendieck ... -
HIV Vaccine Model with Application to Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003).Many models for HIV pandemic have come up as humankind grapples with the blight. Scientists and policy makers are struggling to contain the scourge. Mathematicians are not left behind. They are modeling the epidemic as ... -
Statistical Modeling of a Benevolent Scheme
(Maseno University, 2003)The area of study is on a Benevolent Scheme. Herethe insured contributes premiums to the insuring company and is compensated in the event of death of self or his or her dependant(s). The problem normally experienced by ... -
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 ... -
A Markov chain Analysis of HIV Progression in Key Populations; A case Study of HIV in Homa Bay County
(Maseno University, 2022)Key populations account for the highest number of individuals with HIV infections. Theyincludefemalesexworkers,menwhohavesexwithmenandpeoplewhoinjectdrugs. While many studies have been done regarding HIV/AIDS and its spread, ... -
Multiple linear regression analysis of mathematics, English, KCPE and KCSE in Ndhiwa sub-county Kenya
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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). ... -
Stock price dynamics for Prices in Nairobi security Exchange
(Maseno University, 2013)In this study we analyze the stock prices movement in the Nairobi Security Exchange. The Nairobi Stock Exchange (N.S.E) was founded in 1954 as a voluntary organization of the stock brokers and is now one of the most ... -
Regression analysis of entry behaviour And final performance and one "way Anova of kenyan schools: A Case Study of Nyamira District, Nyamira County
(Maseno University, 2014)The performance in Kenyan Certificate of Primary education (KCPE) is very crucial in determining the learner's final grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary the learners get admitted to, they can improve, maintain or ...