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Robust Estimation of Finite Population Totals Using a Model Based Approach in the Presence of Two Auxiliary Variables
(International Journal of Data Science and Analysis, 2018)The utilization of auxiliary information during surveys increases the accuracy of estimators, thereby giving more reliable estimates of the population parameters of interest. It has been established that the presence of ... -
Robust estimation of the error variance of the ratio estimator
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ROBUST ESTIMATION OF VARIANCE IN THE PRESENCE OF NEAREST NEIGHBOUR IMPUTATION
(African Journal of Science and Technology, 2003)The problem of estimating the variance of an estimator of the population total when missing values have been filled using a Nearest Neighbour (NN) imputation method is considered. The estimator is developed assuming a more ... -
Robust estimation of variance in the presence of nearest neighbour imputation
(African Network of Scientific and Technical Institutions (ANSTI), 2003)The problem of estimating the variance of an estimator of the population total when missing values have been filled using a Nearest Neighbour (NN) imputation method is considered. The estimator is developed assuming a more ... -
Robust Variance Estimation by Linearization Techniques for Poverty Indicators
(Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association, 2018)The need for a reliable and equitable means of measuring population disparity and providing guidelines on implementation of policy decisions has necessitated the search for a precise estimating scheme for poverty indicators. ... -
The Role of Access to Internet Enabled Devices on Customer Satisfaction in Commercial Banks. A Survey of Selected Banks in Meru County
(EPH - International Journal of Business & Management Science, 2017)With commercialization of the internet, businesses world over began to explore ways of delivering services via internet to reduce their operating costs especially in regard to labor overheads. This study sought to establish ... -
Role of Conflict Management as an Essential Element of Public Participation in Enhancing Performance of Devolved Governance Systems in Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Social Sciences & Humanities Research, 2017)Public participation is the process through which citizens influence and share control over priority setting, policy-making, resource allocations and access to public goods and services. The study examined the role of ... -
The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in Provision of Universal Health Coverage
(Egerton University International Conference, 2022-03-21)In the quest for provision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in healthcare, information is not only private, but also proprietary and requires higher security. Medical regulatory bodies have developed standards, policies, ... -
Role of Feedback Mechanism as a Public Participation Pillar in Enhancing Performance of Devolved Governance Systems in Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Development & Policy Studies, 2017)Public participation is the process through which citizens influence and share control over priority setting, policy-making, resource allocations and access to public goods and services. The study examined the role of ... -
Role of information professionals in alleviating student plagiarism for academic integrity in Kenyan universities: a review of literature
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Academic integrity is the commitment and demonstration of honest and moral behavior in an academic setting. This is most relevant at the university level as it relates to providing credit to other people when using their ... -
Role of Intelligence Transport System in the Fight against Road Accidents in Kenya
(International Journal of Computer Applications, 2020)Accidents continue to claim many lives due to human errors that can be avoided by application of technology. Application of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in the Transport industry has gained momentum and some ... -
The Role of Internet Connectivity on Customer Satisfaction in Commercial Banks in Meru County, Kenya.
(IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2017)This study sought to establish the role of internet connectivity on customer satisfaction in commercial banks in Meru County. Banks depend on sufficient profitability to survive in the global business world. Various studies ... -
Role of learning and development in promoting discretionary work behaviourin the Kenyan Public Service
(GreenField Advanced Research Publishing House, 2015)The concept ‘discretionary work behavior’ has been defined as behavior that attempts to benefit the organization and that goes beyond existing role expectations.The concept has its origin both from behavioral sciences as ... -
The role of personal opinions and experiences in compliance with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2012)The main strategy adopted for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination globally is annual mass drug administration (MDA) for 4 to 6 rounds. At least 65% of the population at risk should be treated in each round for LF elimination ... -
Role of Social Networks in University Based Business Incubators in Promoting Entrepreneurship Growth in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2016)Entrepreneurs are widely recognized as the prime movers of economic development; the people who translate ideas into action. The government of Kenya has initiated numerous programs and policies to support entrepreneurship ... -
The Role of Strategic Procurement Approaches In Internal Supply Performance: A Case Study of Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers Limited in Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 2014)Strategic procurement is the development of a true partnership between a buying company and a supplier of strategic value, based on embracing long-term plans for ensuring timely supply of goods/services that are critical ... -
Role of supply chain practices on customer satisfaction in the printing industry in Kenya: A case study of Morven Kester East Africa limited
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2014)The purpose of this study was to carry out an investigation on the role of supply chain practices on customer satisfaction in the printing industry. Studies by previous researchers have indicated that printing industry ... -
ROLE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT ON ORGANISATION PERFORMANCE IN COMPANIES LISTED IN NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE IN KENYA
(Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, 2017)The purpose of this study was to determine the role of talent management on organizational performance in companies Descriptive and correlation survey research designs was used. Stratified simple random sampling technique ... -
Route of inoculation influences Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei brucei virulence in Swiss white mice
(PubMed, 2019)Experiments on infections caused by trypanosomes are widely performed in Swiss white mice through various inoculation routes. To better understand the effect of route of trypanosome inoculation on disease outcomes in this ...