Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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An Application of Deterministic and Stochastic Processes to Model Evolving Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2013)Tuberculosis, a highly infectious disease which is transmitted within and between communities when infected and susceptible individuals interact. Tuberculosis at present is a major public health problem and continues to ... -
The epidemiology of tuberculosis in Kenya, a high TB/HIV burden country (2000-2013)
(International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology Research, 2015)Interest in the epidemiology of TB was triggered by the re-emergence of tuberculosis in the early 1990’s with the advent of HIV and falling economic status of many people which subjected them to poverty. The dual lethal ... -
Integrated Electricity Tarrif Model for Kenya
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Tariffs and tariff structures has been changing over a period of time all over the world. This has acted as a key factor which limits development in third world country. This project therefore seeks to detemine the best ... -
Strategic PMU placement for stability enhancement
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)This paper explored a novel method for strategic monitoring of a power system to schematically monitor power system variables that are sensitive to transients. The characteristics of a fully developed transient or power ... -
Solar-wind hybrid energy system for new engineering complex- technical university of Mombasa
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)A hybrid energy system combines multiple types of energy generation in order to meet the demand of the users effectively and efficiently. The Solar-Wind hybrid system consists of electrical energy generated from wind and ... -
Power swing prediction for out-of-step mitigation
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)This paper explored the possibility of accurately predicting the classification of developing power swings. The notion of machine learning was employed, and tested the application of Decision Tree (DT) algorithms to wide ... -
The impacts of distributed generation using high speed wind turbines on power system transient stability
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Wind power generation source differs in several respects from conventional sources of energy like hydro and thermal. Furthermore, wind generators are usually based on different generator technologies other than the ... -
Electricity generation from municipal solid waste (MSW)
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)With the world’s energy demand increasing by the day, carbon dioxide emission rate also increases due to the dependency on fossil fuels for energy production. Several attempts have been made to reduce the dependence fossil ... -
Thermal analysis of a CSP-Biogas hybrid power plant
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)As the energy costs continue to rise steadily, researchers are looking for alternative sources of energy to meet the rising demand for sustainable energy. Finding an inexpensive and reliable energy generation technology ... -
The impact of capacitor coupled sub-station in rural electrification of sub-Saharan Africa
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2015)The overall electricity access rate is still very low in most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The rate is even lower in rural areas where most of the population in these countries lives. One of the main obstacles to ... -
Implication of using auxiliary service voltage transformer sub-stations for rural electrification
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Abstract: Providing an affordable and reliable electricity supply to rural communities is seen by countries round the world as one of the major keys to development. A good quality and stable electricity supply can provide ... -
Bone Marrow Transplantation Restores Follicular Maturation and Steroid Hormones Production in a Mouse Model for Primary Ovarian Failure
(PLoS ONE, 2012)Recent studies suggest that bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) are promising grafts to treat a variety of diseases, including reproductive dysfunction. Primary ovarian failure is characterized by amenorrhea and infertility ... -
The impact of crude solid waste disposal on the Air-shed conditions of Mwakirunge-Kisauni, Mombasa County, Kenya
(International Journal of Advance Research, 2014)This paper presents the effects of crude disposal of solid waste on the air-shed conditions of the Mwakirunge dump site. The dumpsite is located within the air route for aircrafts approaching the Moi International Airport. ... -
Lack of Fetuin-A ( 2-HS-Glycoprotein) Reduces Mammary Tumor Incidence and Prolongs Tumor Latency via the Transforming Growth Factor-Signaling Pathway in a Mouse Model of Breast Cancer
(2015-10-21)The present analyses were done to define the role of fetuin-A (Fet) in mammary tumorigenesis using the polyoma middle T antigen (PyMT) transgenic mouse model. We crossed Fet-null mice in the C57BL/6 background with ... -
THE EFFECTS OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT OCEANFREIGHT (EA) LIMITED
(International journal of Multidisciplinary Research and information, 2015)Employee motivation is a vital aspect in managing employee performance. Furthermore, when employees are fully energized they tend to have passion for their jobs leading to increased outputs. There are several variables ... -
EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DRIVERS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN KENYAN COAST
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2013)This study seeks to examine the effects of Strategic Management drivers on the performance of classified hotels in Kenyan Coast. The specific objectives are the effects of: customer relationship management strategy, ... -
INTERMEDIATION EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA; A Data Envelopment and Malmquist Productivity Index Analysis
(Economics & Finance Review, 2013)This paper analyses the intermediation efficiency and productivity of Kenyan commercial banks between 2001 and 2011. It is anchored on the research evaluating the intermediation efficiency and productivity of commercial ... -
Effects of Pay and Work Environment on Employee Retention: A Study of Hotel Industry in Mombasa County
(2015-10-02)Travel and Tourism Industry is one of the fastest growing industry in the world contributing a colossal US $6 trillion dollars in 2011 and creating 5 million new jobs (Travel and Tourism Economic Impact Report, 2012). ... -
Spatial Temporal Modelling of Tuberculosis in Kenya Using Small Area Estimation
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2015)Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease which continues to be of public health importance, and is characterized with varying distribution across regions depending on socio-economic status, HIV burden and efficiency of the health ... -
NEXT-GENERATION CATALOGUES: HOW ARE THE ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN KENYA FARING?
(SABINET, 2014)The library catalogue has changed over the years from a card catalogue to its electronic successor, the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), to what is called the nextgeneration library catalogue, sometimes referred ...