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Comparing Edgeworth Expansion and Saddlepoint Approximation in Assessing the Asymptotic Normality Behavior of A Non-Parametric Estimator for Finite Population Total
(EJ-MATH, European Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 2023-01)
Abstract — Sample surveys concern themselves with drawing inferences about the population based on sample
statistics. We assess the asymptotic normality behavior of a proposed nonparametric estimator for finite a
population ...
The potential role of roaming dogs in establishing a geographically novel life cycle of taeniids (Echinococcus spp. and Taenia spp.) in a non-endemic area
(Elsevier, 2023-02)
Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in humans and livestock in many pastoral communities in Kenya. The distribution of the disease is enhanced by several factors, including livestock trade, which has allowed ...
Avocado production in Kenya in relation to the world, Avocado by-products (seeds and peels) functionality and utilization in food products
(Elsevier, 2023)
Globally, about 8.06 million tonnes of avocado are produced annually. According to Food and Agricultural Organisation Corporate Statistical Database, 2020, Kenya was ranked the 6th highest avocado producer globally. The ...
The present value of human life losses associated with COVID-19 and likely cost savings from vaccination in Kenya
(F1000 Research Limited, 2023-03-02)
Background: The study estimates the total present value (TPVKENYA ) of human lives lost due to COVID-19, total indirect costs attributed to COVID-19 mortality, total direct costs of all COVID-19 cases, and projected cost ...
Monitoring and Evaluation Data Collection Practices and Performance of Livelihood Programmes: A Case of Caritas, Catholic Diocese of Meru, Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2023)
The objective of the study was to determine the influence of monitoring and evaluation data collection practices on the performance of livelihood programmes at Caritas Meru, Kenya. The target population was 465 composed ...
Effect of performance contracting strategic elements on Implementation of performance appraisal systems in Public Universities within the Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
The implementation of performance appraisal systems (PAS) has not been very successful in most public Universities. Despite the implementation of PAS since 2005 in public universities, their performance is still not ...
Exploring the Input of Pharmaceutical Waste Management Disposal in Sanitation Service Chain: A Case Study of Nkubu Town, Meru, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a serious issue, with both health concerns and environmental damage. The study assessed the availability of infrastructures that supports sound pharmaceutical waste ...
Flexible working arrangements on employee Performance in Public Universities in Mount Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
The study sought to identify the effect of flexible working arrangements on employee performance in public universities in the Mount Kenya region. The Objectives of the study were: to determine the extent to which job ...
Financial Innovations on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
There is more to innovation than commercializing ideas and inventions. What is labeled as an innovation may have little or no novelty in practice but a slight change in the use or application of the innovation. This study ...
Integrated QOS Management Technique for Internet Protocol storage area Networks
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)
The increasing number of Information technology Users around the world has led to a tremendous increase in the amount of data that requires storage. In response to this challenge, new storage area network architectures ...