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Machine learning in software security testing: a literature survey
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)As the use of software systems permeate diverse areas of the society, there is a need to ensure that not only does the software provide the needed functionality but it is also of high security, providing confidentiality, ... -
Malaria control in the African Region: perceptions and viewspoints on proceedings of the Africa Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)
(BioMed Central, 2011)In 2009 a total of 153,408 malaria deaths were reported in Africa. Eleven countries showed a reduction of more than 50% in either confirmed malaria cases or malaria admissions and deaths in recent years. However, many ... -
Management of healthcare waste in national teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya
(Inderscience Publishers Ltd, 2014)Health-care waste in health facilities should be segregated accurately and generation rates established. The data so obtained supports the management of health-care waste in institutions by putting in place waste minimization ... -
Managing digital academic grey literature using D-Space at Strathmore University Library.
(Moi University, 2012)ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to implement a system for the management of digital academic grey literature using D-Space software at Strathmore University. The specific objectives were to conduct a user needs ... -
Managing Digital Academic Grey Literature using D-Space at Strathmore University Library.
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Managing soybean for enhanced food production and soil bio-fertility in smallholder systems through maximized fertilizer use efficiency
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2013)The production of promiscuous soybean by smallholder farmers in Kenya would improve soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), boost food security, and contribute to generation of cash. The present study ... -
Marketing a Brand in Crisis
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Marketing library services to the rural population in Africa.
(Moi University, 2011)ABSTRACT Purpose This paper discusses the strategies a librarian needs to use to market his/her library or information services in rural areas in Africa. Approach The discussion is based entirely on the authors’ ... -
Mass Transfer Characteristics during Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration of Button Mushroom (Agaricus Bisporus)
(Springer, 2019)Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) slices were dehydrated using ultrasound-assisted osmotic dehydration (UOD), and three osmotic agents including sucrose, glucose and sodium chloride were investigated for their effects ... -
Material Properties of RE-Doped Ln (Ln= Y, La) oxides and oxysulfides phosphors for red-emitting devices
(University of the Free State, 2015)Structural and optical properties of Eu3+-doped Ln (Ln=Y, La) oxide and oxysulfide nano crystals synthesized by sol-combustion method were analysed as a function of host to fuel ratio. Structural characterization shows ... -
Meaning Loss in Interpretation : A Judgment Ruling in Nyando Magistrate’s Court Kenya
(International Science, 2014)Abstract Research on interpretation in Kenyan Courts is limited and there are none that examine Dholuo-English interpretations. Consequently, there is a pressing need to have a broad and deep understanding of the linguistic ... -
Measuring Fitness of Kenyan Children with Polyparasitic Infections Using the 20-Meter Shuttle Run Test as a Morbidity Metric
(Public Library of Science, 2011)To date, there has been no standardized approach to the assessment of aerobic fitness among children who harbor parasites. In quantifying the disability associated with individual or multiple chronic infections, accurate ... -
Methods of pharmaceutical waste management disposal practiced in sanitation value chain by community pharmacies and households in Nkubu Town
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Introduction: Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a challenging issue, with both health and environmental negative impacts. The study assessed the common methods of pharmaceutical waste management disposal ... -
A Metric for the Specification of a Consistent Digital Forensic Evidence Extraction Process Model in Mobile Devices
(International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations, 2019)Over the years researchers have proposed and developed models for extraction of digital evidence in mobile devices but little has been done on standardization of these models hence leading to inconsistencies in the extraction ... -
Microbiological quality of kachumbari, a raw vegetable salad popularly served alongside roast meat in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Raw salads are regularly implicated in foodborne disease outbreaks globally. Consumption of kachumbari, a raw vegetable salad alongside roast meat is widespread in Kenya. This study aimed to evaluate the bacteriological ... -
Microwave Expansion of Imitation Cheese Containing Resistant Starch
(Elsevier, 2008)The objective of this study was to manufacture an imitation cheese that expands to a crispy product when heated in a microwave oven. Imitation cheese (∼18% w/w protein and 60% w/w moisture content) was formulated with ... -
Modeling e-learning implementation level for Primary Schools in Nairobi County through Stratified Random Sampling
(2014)Recent policy initiatives on education have focused on improving access to education and retaining pupils in schools through equity and enhancing quality education. However, the Government of Kenya has not unveiled detailed ... -
Modeling of COVID-19 Transmission under Markov Chains in Uganda
(Hill Publishing, 2022)In this research study, we have modeled the transmission of COVID-19 in Uganda using a discrete-time Markov chain. Most of the already used epidemiological or infectious disease transmission models consist of partial ... -
Modeling the Influence of Land Use/Land Cover changes on sediment yield and hydrology in Thika River catchment Kenya, using SWAT Model.
(Nile Basin Water Science & Engineering Journal, 2010)The Thika River catchment has undergone tremendous changes in land use and land cover in the recent past. These changes are suspected to have impacted negatively on the hydrology and soil conservation of the catchment. In ...