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The Bootstrap for the FunctionalAutoregressive Model FAR(1)
(2016)
Functional data analysis is a branch of statistics that deals with observationsX1,...,Xnwhich are curves. We are interested in particular in time series of dependent curves and,specifically, consider the functional ...
HOTEL GENERAL MANAGERS PERCEPTION OF FACTORS RELATED TO WOMEN CAREER PROGRESSION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AT THE COAST REGION OF KENYA.
(2013)
This study was a descriptive survey and the research methods employed included both quantitative and qualitative. The study was conducted in the coastal region of Kenya. Records held by the Kenya ...
Multiplicativity of the Generating Functions for the Refined Node Polynomials on Toric Surfaces
(SISSA, 2016)
The advent of tropical enumerative geometry [Mik05, BM07, FM10], led to emergence of combinatorial strategies for tackling enumerative problems on complex algebraic varieties. In this thesis, we use long-edge graphs, which ...
A critique of Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission’s initiatives in combating corruption and its implications for education in the light of Aristotelian concept of akrasia
(2010)
The causes and effects of corruption, and how to combat it, are issues that are attracting national and international agenda. On the international scene, the formation of the UN Convention ...
THE INVENTIONAND (RE)CONFIGURATIONOF SPACE IN SELECTED KENYAN TELEVISION DRAMAS
(2016)
The study interrogates the invention and (re)configuration of space as a social construct in Kenyan television drama.While focusing on selected local television dramas; Mheshimiwa, Mother-in-law and Tabasamu,the study ...
Characterization of key pests of amaranth and night shades in Kenya and development of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
(2018)
Scanty information is available concerning the identity of the major pests of amaranth and African nightshades in Kenya and associated damage. The natural enemies of these pests have also not ...
Effects of Community Health Strategy Implementation on Health Care Utilization Among Residents of Nakuru Central Sub County, Nakuru County
(IJSEAS, 2017)
Background: Community health strategy (CHS) is an approach of one of the Kenyan Vision 2030 flagship projects
that intends to improve the health status of communities. The overall goal of CHS is to enhance community ...
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN MASINGA RESERVOIR, KENYA
(2015)
In Kenya, monitoring of heavy metal pollution is a priority area of research since their concentrations in aquatic ecosystems affect the fish industry which is a major source of livelihood.Therefore, an assessment of heavy ...
Managing risk under climate change inKenyaMultiple shocks, poverty, gender,and potential for group-based approaches
(2017)
Climate change and related shocks are major challenges facing agricultural performance, poverty reduction efforts, and economic growth in developing economies. Managing risks is vital because climate change ...
Mathematical Models for 3-PhaseTraffic Flow Theory
(2012)
In this thesis we outline the Kerner’s 3-phase traffic flow theory, which states that the flow of vehicular traffic occur in three phases i.e. free flow, synchronized flow and wide moving jam phases. A macroscopic ...