• A Bayesian Model for Forecasting the Choice of Candidate in a Presidential Election 

  Kiingati, Jeremiah Kimani (JKUAT-COETEC, 2022-01-17)

  Opinion poll plays a prominent role as a source of information in different societ ies of the world and are permanent feature of contemporary politics. Such election surveys have several purposes, including forecasting ...
• Error Detection and Correction of the Modified International Standard Serial Number 

  Gikunju, David Muriuki (JKUAT-COETEC, 2022-01-17)

  The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) code is internationally used for identifying the title of serial publications. This research aims at determining the error detection and correction capabilities of the ...
• A Framework for Design Thinking of Gesture-Based Human Computer Interactions 

  Siovi, Kelvin Wambani (JKUAT-COETEC, 2022-01-17)

  Gesture is a way of communication which involves body language and can be defined with or without spoken words. Gesture specifically is expression of thought or feeling where a degree of voluntarism is always implied by ...
• Investigation of Stresses in Aluminium A356 Alloy Pelton Turbine Buckets 

  Mbiu, Richard Njihia (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-12-08)

  Rapid increase in energy consumption and global warming threatening the environment together with the unpredictable increases of the fossil fuel prices has increased the importance of renewable energy sources. The need to ...
• Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in the Rwandan Construction Industry 

  Osiri, Jean D’amour (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-12-08)

  The construction industry is laden with a lot of project performance issues which usually lead to disputes between the Employer and the Contractor. This study investigates the effectiveness of the alternative dispute ...
• Analysis and Mitigation of Harmonics in Power Distribution Network 

  Ndung’u, Charles Mbugua (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-29)

  Harmonic distortions for low voltage distribution network is a research area that has not been extensively explored due to the assumption that the harmonics do not adversely affect low voltage equipment. However, field ...
• Developing A Techno-Economic Modelling Tool for Small-Scale Utility Solar PV Technology for Quantifying Environmental Impacts 

  Kibaara, Samuel Kariuki (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-29)

  Globally, attention has been focused on pollution and exhaustion of fossil fuels allied to conventional energy sources. In contrast, non-conventional energy/renewable energy sources have always been considered clean and ...
• Modelling of Urban Heat Island and Quantification of Amelioration Effects of Plant Species on Microclimate and Human Thermal Comfort in Nairobi City, Kenya 

  Matsaba, Emmanuel Ochola (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-22)

  Rapid urbanisation and global warming have led to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in Nairobi City. The UHI phenomenon is considered the most interpretive indication of an urban climate change in the current time of ...
• Development of a Combinational Users Selection Scheme to Enhance Efficient Resources Allocation in a Femtocell 

  Macharia, Andrew Ruitie (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-22)

  Accessibility is one of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that is used by Long Term Evolution Mobile Networks to check on the quality of the services offered to mobile users. A number of techniques have been used to ...
• Microclimate Prediction Model For Thermal Conditions In Sheet Metal Clad Residential Buildings -Case Study for Uthiru, Kiambu County 

  Gathirimu, Peter Mwaura (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-16)

  Kenya has had an acute shortage of affordable housing which has led to low cost housing developments in the form of sheet metal clad residential building settlements around major urban centers. This study aimed at conducting ...
• Determination of antigen levels: t-plastin, transgelin and ca-125 as potential biomarkers in baboons with induced endometriosis 

  Githinji, Annrose Wanjiku (JKUAT-COPAS, 2021-11-09)

  Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity and is associated with chronic intra-pelvic inflammation. Its symptoms, which are often severe, have a negative impact on a ...
• Performance predictive model for sisal-plastic modified asphalt concrete for road pavement 

  Mungathia, M’Tulatia (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-08)

  Preserving road network requires a coordinated approach for good performance and efficient movement of goods and services. The road construction materials and design have great influence on future road conditions and ...
• Influence of Urban Form on Climate Vulnerability in the City County of Nairobi 

  Abuje, Sunday Julius (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-11-03)

  Urban form has the potential to influence urban climate. This in turn affects climate vulnerability. Urbanization characteristics pertinent to this relationship include imperviousness, reduced concentration of vegetation, ...
• Development of a Front – End Construction Project Management Framework in Rwanda 

  Nyaminani, Frederic (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-09-28)

  In the Construction industry of Rwanda, front-end construction project management is not well practiced. Although the term “front-end construction project management” is a fairly new expression in the project management ...
• Evaluation of Combustion, Performance and Emission of a Direct Injection Compression Ignition (DICI) Engine Running on a Diesel-Syngas blend 

  Gatumu, Jeremiah Njeru (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-09-17)

  The world energy need is primarily met by fossil fuel such as coal and petroleum oil. Theseareutilisedinelectricitygeneration,industrialheatingandtransportation. However,continuedutilisationoffossilfuelssuchascoalisadver ...
• Design and Implementation of a Microcontroller-Based Automatic Changeover System for Transformers in Power Stations 

  Kibet, Fridah Jerobon (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-09-10)

  Currently, most critical industries in Kenya have employed conventional methods to effect changeover processes from one power source to another for ensuring uninterrupted and efficient supply of power to their plants. ...
• Modelling Credit Risks Using Unbounded Transitional Matrices 

  Monari, Fred Nyamitago (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-09-03)

  Credit Risk management are ways of mitigating losses by considering the Bank’s capital adequacy and reserves for loan losses and it is a challenging process for most banking institutions. In many inputs of Risk ...
• Hydromagnetic Couette flow between two vertical semi-infinite permeable plates 

  Owuor, Collins (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-08-16)

  In the present study, a hydromagnetic Couette flow between two vertical semi-infinite permeable plates with uniform injection/suction while considering Joule heating has been investigated. The plate where injection takes ...
• Performance of Red Soil Stabilized with Gravel and Lime in Construction of Low-Volume Roads in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Hinga, Godfrey Njihia (Civil Enginnering, Jkuat, 2021-07)

  Red clay soil is abundant in Kenya’s central highlands but is often regarded a poor road construction material. The objective of this study was to stabilize red clay soil using natural gravel and hydrated lime to generate ...
• Heat transfer enhancement in a cylindrical tube by a turbulator with slits generating multi-longitudinal vortices. 

  Kinyua, Eric Mugambi (JKUAT-COETEC, 2021-07-02)

  This study analyses the effect of number of slits on a diverging conical ring insert when symmetrically cut out on the curved surface to generate multi longitudinal vortices in an incompressible fluid flow on a cylindrical ...

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