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Short Term Load Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Network
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2007)This paper presents a method of short term load forecasting using artificial neural network (ANN). A three layered feed-forward neural network, trained by scaled conjugate back-propagation, is used. Two models of ANN were ... -
Significance of Social Media in the Kenya Tourism industry
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The emerging significance of Social media in the tourism industry are increasing. Social media have changed the way tourists explore, search, book and experience travel. Most operations and transactions are currently ... -
Simultaneous Consideration of Bus Voltage and Frequency in Load Shedding in a High Voltage AC Network
(2015)Load shedding schemes proposed in literature so far use voltage and frequency parameters separately. The individual consideration of these indices may not be reliable or effective, and may even lead to the over load ... -
Small Holder Tea Industry Sustainability: Environmental Accounting and Reporting as a Strategy to Cushion on Environmental Concerns
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Human activity over the years has caused environmental degradation which in turn has led to climate change. The reversal of climate change is one of the most pertinent agenda as expressed in the World’s SDGs, Africa’s ... -
Smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing channels in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)However, smallholder avocado farmers have not benefited from this expansion in demand. This is attributed to use of non-performing marketing channels that does not link them to the high value markets. The purpose of this ... -
Smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing channels in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Avocado fruit continues to experience increased demand at both the local and export markets. However, smallholder avocado farmers have not benefited from this expansion in demand. This is attributed to use of non-performing ... -
The smart phone Revolution Has Arrived in Classroom! What Are my Options
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Smartphones can enhance universal access to education, equity, quality and efficiency in education. ICT can also play a major role in improving education management, governance and administration. While the introduction ... -
A Social Enterprise, Better Maternal Health Services Through Mobile Messages Automated-System, A Pilot Study in AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kiambu County.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)There is a tremendous need to increase patient specific approaches to reduce barriers to care and enhance compliance of healthier strategies for pregnant women. Digital innovation is a text messaging platform allowing ... -
Solar PV Potential and Energy Demand Assessment in Machakos County
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Machakos County has the need for renewable energy access due to its rapid industrial development, growing population, higher living standards and rural electrification. Wind-solar hybrid off-grid system has therefore been ... -
Solution to Economic Load Dispatch using Particle Swarm Optimization
(2014)This paper proposes to determine the feasible optimal solution of the economic load dispatch power systems problem using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) considering various generator constraints. The objective of the ... -
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL TRENDS AND IN NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The rainfall trends in Northern Nigeria are still poorly understood despite the significance of rainfall to agriculture. This study focused on spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall trends in Northwestern Nigeria. In order ... -
Stability Analysis of a Multi Area System with Renewable Energy and Multi -Terminal DC Tie Lines
(Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, 2018)Security constrained multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch (SCMAMODED) with renewable energy (RE) and all the possible MTDC stability constraints is formulated for the first time. The stability merits of ... -
A Stage Model for Cloud Computing Adoption in E-Government Implementation
(Machakos University, 2019-04)As Governments look for ways to improve service provision, the need for restructuring processes and effectively using technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of their functions becomes critical. Cloud computing ... -
Strategic Marketing, a Technical Approach for Company Performance in The Telecommunications Industry in Rwanda
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Marketing strategies are one of the most essential tools for business growth and competitive advantage in the telecommunications industry. It is a key strategic factor contributing to market leadership and under all ways, ... -
Strategies To Overcome The Damages Caused By Covid-19 In The Hotel Industry
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The year 2019 saw the emergence and spread of the coronavirus disease or covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has moreover led to service interference, low customer demand, loss of traditional markets, reduced revenue, job ... -
Students’ Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Their Attitude Towards Sexual Behaviour in Coast Region, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The HIV/AIDS and life skill education in Kenyan secondary schools was intended to reduce HIV/AIDS infection and stigmatisation of people living with HIV in the education sector. However, it is not known how implementation ... -
Suborbital graphs corresponding to permutation representation of PGL(2, q)
(2018)In this paper we construct Suborbital graphs for PGL(2,q) acting on the cosets of Cq-1 and analyze their properties. We established that the number of self paired suborbits is q + 2 and the paired suborbit are 2. Also ... -
Supply Chain Leagility and Performance of Humanitarian Aid Organizations in Kenya: An Effective, Efficient and Quick Way to Response to Disasters.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In today’s volatile and uncertain humanitarian environment, adopting a purely lean or agile supply chain is not effective. Humanitarian organizations are struggling to obtain the highest possible performance from their ... -
Sustainable Animal Feeding Production System: A Case Study for a Stand-Alone Animal Feed-Mixer for Rural Subsistence Pastoral Farmers during Covid-19 Pandemic
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Animal compound and supplement feed play a significant part in rural subsistence pastoral farming. During these challenging times presented by the advent of covid-19 pandemic, small farmers were left with no choice but to ... -
Sustainable Design Approaches for Handicraft Community Development in Machakos County.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This paper highlights the important role played by design in shaping the new African continent economically, socially and environmentally. This role is highly linked to the rich interaction between religion, art and ...