• Bayesian and Frequentist Approaches for Flexible Parametric Hazard-Based Regression Models with Generalized Log-logistic Baseline Distribution: An Application to Right-Censored Oncology Data Sets 

  Muse, Abdisalam Hassan (JKUAT-PAUSTY, 2024-04-17)

  n general, parametric hazard-based regression models can be motivated by allow ing baseline distribution parameters to be affected by covariates. Furthermore, it is common practice to link covariates to a single parameter ...
• Optimization of Thermal Performance of Water in Glass Evacuated Tube Solar Heater 

  Kyekyere, Ernest (PAUSTI, 2021-07-12)

  Solar water heaters provide a cost-e cient, unlimited, and environmentally friendly approach to hot water generation. Water in glass evacuated tube solar water heater (WG-ETSWH) is one of the commonly used solar water ...
• MATHEMATICALMODELLINGOFANTHRAXANDLISTERIOSISCO-DYNAMICS WITH OPTIMAL CONTROL 

  OSMAN, SHAIBU (PAUST,JKUAT, 2019-04-26)

  In this research, three mathematical models were developed to explain the transmission dynamics of zoonotic diseases that are bacteria related, specifically Listeriotic, Anthrax and their co-infection. Ordinary differential ...
• ASSESSMENT OF RAINWATER HARVESTING POTENTIAL AND APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES IN ABUJA, NIGERIA 

  ESEOGHENE, OHIAMBE (PAUSTI, JKUAT, 2019-04-26)

  Water scarcity is vastly becoming a serious environmental problem in the world and in Nigeria, it is increasingly becoming severe and frequent. This is especially so in Abuja where; water scarcity is a major contributor ...
• Evaluating drainage systems performance and Infiltration enhancement techniques as flood Mitigation measures in Nyabugogo Catchment, Rwanda 

  Paterne, Niyonkuru (PAUSTI, JKUAT, 2019-04-26)

  Rapid urbanization contributes to the increase of impervious area which in return increases stormwater runoff peak and volumes. Nyabugogo catchment in Rwanda has been repeatedly subjected to a growing number of flooding ...
• Imputation Based Estimators for Treatment Effects in Impact Evaluation Framework 

  Dongmezo, Paul Brice Kenfac (PAUSTI, JKUAT, 2019-04-26)

  The problem of counterfactual has been at the core of impact evaluation frame- work. Almost all existing methods aim to find the best way to estimate efficiently the counterfactual. A solution for estimation of counterfactual ...
• Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Multi-Mutation and Drug Resistance 

  TOGBENON, Hou´enafa Alain (PAUSTI, JKUAT, 2019-04-26)

  A model that takes into account multi-mutation and drug resistance in a case of simple immune system and immune-suppression caused by drug resistant tumor cells is proposed. Since the methods for revising therapeutic ...
• Synthesis of antibacterial silver nanoparticles from actinomycetes isolated from Thika industrial waste dump sites soil and molecular identification of potential actinomycetes 

  Kassahun, Abebe Bizuye (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Infectious diseases caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria lead to considerable increase in human morbidity and mortality globally. This requires searching for potential actinomycetes isolates from undiscovered habitats ...
• In Vitro Regeneration of Pomegranate and Genetic Integrity Assessment of Derived Materials 

  Stimela, Tebogo (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Pomegranate is an important plant with nutritional, economic and health benefits. In recent years, many people have become aware of health benefits of pomegranate but the existing propagation methods cannot meet the demand ...
• DESIGN OF A FUZZY LOGIC BASED ADAPTIVE PROTECTION SCHEME IN DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS WITH DISTRIBUTED GENERATION 

  Nsengiyumva, Emmanuel (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Integration of renewable energy-based DG in power systems has become an active research area for the last few decades due to various economic, environmental, and political factors. The integration of DGs brings several ...
• EFFECT OF IRON POWDER PARTIALLY USED AS PORTLAND CEMENT REPLACEMENT ON THE STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE 

  LARGEAU, MOUSSA ANAN (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Concrete is the most usable material in the construction industry, as a porous material, it is suggested to many chemical attacks. It required to improve its quality during the time using nanoparticles. Nanotechnology ...
• Streamflow Simulation and Environmental Flow Assessment in the Umba River, Kenya 

  Tesfamariam, Ermias Gebrekrstos (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  The Umba River basin is a transboundary river catchment shared between Kenya and Tanzania. There are plans to construct two dams in the catchment to meet the water demands for irrigation and water supply. Hence, there is ...
• Investigation of Performance of Lime Treated Palm Kernel Shell and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Replacements of Coarse Aggregate and Cement Respectively In Concrete 

  Alao, Djima Mahfouz Olakpedjou (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  This experimental research is focused on the effect of concrete made by incorporating lime treated Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) & Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) as partial replacements of coarse aggregates and Ordinary Portland ...
• ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF OVERDISPERSION IN POPULATION DYNAMICS. 

  Owusu, Seth (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Population size and growth rate have great impact on the society and economy of every country. Finding the determinants and growth rate of the population have become fundamental to pol- icy makers in developing countries ...
• A FUZZY HYPERCUBE MODEL FOR CLASSIFICATION PROBLEMS 

  BARINI, GEOFFREY ONKUNDI (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Classification problems are naturally characterized by uncertainty, subjectivity, imprecision and ambiguity. Thus, in designing classification models, mathematical methods that are able to satisfactorily deal with ...
• DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS IN SCREENING FOR TOLERANCE AGAINST MAIZE LETHAL NECROSIS DISEASE (MNLD) AND DETECTION OF MLND CAUSAL VIRUSES 

  TONUI, RONALD (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND), a viral disease resulting from double infection by Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus (SCMV) is the most devastating viral disease of maize which has impacted ...
• Robust Optimal Portfolio and Bank Capital Adequacy Management 

  IRAKOZE, Ir `ene (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  The joint task of optimal portfolio selection and bank capital adequacy management is a real and challenging problem to portfolio managers in the banking industry. In this work, we investigate the problem of optimal ...
• PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, ANTIBIOGRAM AND IN VITRO ACTIVITY OF NANOENCAPSULATED BROMELAIN AGAINST BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM MILK OF DAIRY GOATS WITH SUB-CLINICAL MASTITIS IN THIKA EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA 

  MAHLANGU, PRECIOUS (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Mastitis causes the greatest losses in dairy goat production. There is insufficient information on the prevalence and risk factors of sub-clinical mastitis and current antibiotic sensitivity in many counties in Kenya. The ...
• ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF SPINELESS CACTI (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill) BIOMASS IN TANZANIA: THE EFFECTS OF AEROBIC PRE-TREATMENT 

  MYOVELA, HAWA (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  One of the best options for African countries to meet rural energy needs is to grow on a massive scale in waste lands, care-free crassulacean acid metabolism plants, which can enable bioenergy production without disrupting ...
• Evaluation of the Performance of Geotextile Reinforced Red Coffee Soil Embankments with Sand Cushions Subject to Rainfall Event 

  Zimbu, Salim Ali (JKUAT-PAUSTI, 2018-12-04)

  Geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) structures are in a period of enormous growth in Kenya’s infrastructure projects. This is due to their numerous advantages over conventional retaining structures which include improved ...

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