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Decentralized constrained optimal control of the multimachine power system stability improvement

Abakar, Djibrine; Abouelsoud, A. A.; Saulo, Michael. J; Sitati, S. Simiyu (Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2020-03)

This paper proposes a decentralized constrained optimal control of the multimachine power system stability. Today’s power networks operate closer to their maximum limits. Alternative Current power grids are more vulnerable ...

Dengue and west Nile virus transmission in children and adults in coastal Kenya

Vu, David M; Banda, Tamara; Teng, Crystal Y; Heimbaugh, Chelsea; Muchiri, Eric M; Mungai, Peter L; Mutuku, Francis M; Brichard, Julie; Gildengorin, Ginny; Borland, Erin M; Powers, Ann M; Kitron, Uriel; King, Charles H; LaBeaud, A.Desiree (American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2017-01-01)

Dengue virus (DENV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are important reemerging arboviruses that are underrecognized in many parts of Africa due to lack of surveillance. As a part of a study on flavivirus, alphavirus, and parasite ...

Dengue and West Nile Virus Transmission in Children and Adults in Coastal Kenya

Vu, David M; Banda, Tamara; Teng, Crystal Y; Heimbaugh, Chelsea; Muchiri, Eric M; Mungai, Peter L; Mutuku, Francis M.; Brichard, Julie; Gildengorin, Ginny; Borland, Erin M; Powers, Ann M; Kitron, Uriel; King, Charles H; LaBeaud, A. Desiree (The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2016-09)

Dengue virus (DENV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are important reemerging arboviruses that are underrecognized in many parts of Africa due to lack of surveillance. As a part of a study on flavivirus, alphavirus, and ...

Design Consideration and Eco-Environmental Assessment for Electric Propulsion Ships: Case Study - Cruise ship

Al-Baity, Omar A. Abdulrehman; Seddiek, Ibrahim S.; Elgohary, Mohamed M. (Institution of Engineers of Kenya, 2021-02)

Determinants of Audit Expectation Gap: Evidence from Limited Companies in Kenya

. Kamau, Charles G (2013)

The role of the auditor is to provide objective assurance as to whether the books of accounts and the resulting financial statements portly a true and fair view. Public and in particular users of accounting information ...

Determinants of Corporate Capital Structure among Private Manufacturing Firms in Kenya: A Survey of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms

KARIUKI, Samuel Nduati; KAMAU, Charles Guandaru (HRMARS, 2014)

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing corporate capital structure in private firms in Kenya. Although the capital structure issue has received substantial attention, it is noteworthy that ...

DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AMONG PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA

. P, Mwatsuma, D; J., Uzel,; S., Sasaka, P. (THE STRATEGIC JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT, 2017)

The overall objective of the study was to assess the determinants of effective strategy implementation in private hospitals in Mombasa County. The specific objectives of this research were to assess the effect of ...

Determinants of Employees’ Performance of State Parastatals in Kenya: A Case o f Kenya Ports Authority

Gitongu, Margaret Kulola; Kingi, William; Uzel, Jean Mutindi Mzera (Interna tional Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2016-10)

The purpose of the study was to assess the determinants of employees’ performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The specific objectives of this study were: i) to examine the effect of organizational factors on performance ...

Determinants of Employees’ Performance of State Parastatals in Kenya: A Case of Kenya Ports Authority

Gitongu, Margaret Kulola; Kingi, William; Uzel, Jean Mutindi Mzera (International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2016)

The purpose of the study was to assess the determinants of employees’ performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The specific objectives of this study were: i) to examine the effect of organizational factors on performance ...

DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN KENYA

Dennis Muturi Muthara (2015-10-12)

The main objective of this study was to examine the determinants of financial independence in Kenya. Two theories were looked into, the Dependency Theory and the Classical Dependency Theory. The research was based on ...

Determination of Cyanogenic Compounds Content in Transgenic Acyanogenic Kenyan Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Genotypes: Linking Molecular Analysis to Biochemical Analysis

Ngugi, M Piero; Murugi, N Joan; Oduor, Richard O; Mgutu, A Jalemba; Ombori, R. Omwoyo; Cheriyot, R. Chelule (Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques, 2015-09-23)

Being the fourth most important crop in the developing countries surpassed only by maize, rice and sugarcane as a source of calories, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is doubtlessly a famine reserve crop due to its drought ...

DETERMINING THE MEAN DIFFERENCES IN STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE BASED ON TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION

Gichere, F.; Adem, Aggrey; Adenya, R. (International Journal Of Education and Research, 2019-01)

Students’ residence is an essential component in any tertiary institution. It is a fundamental factor in the learning process and plays a crucial role on the academic performance of students. This study investigated ...

Developing Suitable Proportions for the Production of Pineapple Leaf Fibers Reinforced Normal Strength Concrete

Kayibanda, Patrick; Onchiri, Richard O.; Manguriu, Geoffrey (Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-07)

The present work tried to develop suitable proportions for the production of Pineapple Leaf Fibers (PALF) reinforced Normal Strength Concrete (NSC), an experimental analysis with a mix ratio of 1:1.84:3.27 for cement: fine ...

Development of a Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction for O’nyong-nyong Virus and Evaluation with Clinical and Mosquito Specimens from Kenya

Waggoner, Jesse; Heath, Claire Jane; Ndenga, Bryson; Mutuku, Francis; Sahoo, Malaya K; Mohamed-Hadley, Alisha; Vulule, John; Mukoko, Dunstan; LaBeaud, A. Desiree; Pinsky, Benjamin A (The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2017-03-08)

O’nyong-nyong virus (ONNV), an alphavirus closely related to chikungunya virus (CHIKV), has been the documented cause of two large outbreaks in east Africa; however, little is known about the contribution of ONNV to cases ...

Development of a Real-Time Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction for O'nyong-nyong virus and Evaluation with Clinical and Mosquito Specimens in Kenya

Waggoner, Jesse; Heath, Claire Jane; Ndenga, Bryson; Mutuku, Francis; Sahoo, Malaya K; Mohamed-Hadley, Alisha; Vulule, John; Mukoko, Dustan; LaBeaud, A.Desiree; Pinsky, Benjamin A (2017-07-29)

O’nyong-nyong virus (ONNV), an alphavirus closely related to chikungunya virus (CHIKV), has been the documented cause of two large outbreaks in east Africa; however, little is known about the contribution of ONNV to cases ...

DISTRIBUTION, DESCRIPTION, AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF LARVAL HABITATS OF ANOPHELES GAMBIAE S.L. IN A VILLAGE IN WESTERN KENYA

Mutuku, Francis M; Alaii, Jane A; Bayoh, M.Nabie; Gimnig, John E; Vulule, John M; Walker, Edward D; Kabiru, Ephantus; Hawley, William A (The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2006)

A sampling census revealed 104 aquatic habitats of 6 types for Anopheles gambiae s.l. larvae in a village in western Kenya, namely burrow pits, drainage channels, livestock hoof prints, rain pools, tire ...