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D-Optimal Designs for Third-Degree Kronecker Model Mixture Experiments with an Application to Artificial Sweetener Experiment
(IOSR Journal of Mathematics, 2014)This study investigates some optimal designs in the third degree Kronecker model mixture experiments for non-maximal subsystem of parameters, where Kiefer’s functions serve as optimality criteria. Based on the completeness ... -
D-optimal Rotatable Central Composite Designs Constructed through Resolutions
(Mathematical Theory and Modeling, 2016)Response surface methodology is widely used for developing, improving, and optimizing processes in various fields. A design is of resolution 𝑅 if no 𝑝 factors effect is confounded with any other effect containing less ... -
Design and optimization of HPLWR high pressure Turbine gamma ray shield
(Nuclear Engineering and Design; Elsevier, 2015-04)This work proposes the optimum gamma ray shield thickness around the HPLWR high pressure turbine for different occupancy periods in the turbine building. Monte Carlo method was employed in the design process and only ... -
Determinants of Agricultural Imports in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Gravity Model
(African Journal of Economic Review, 2021-04)Import dependency on agricultural products in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been increasing over the last two decades raising a lot of concern on the determinants of agricultural imports and their impact on economic growth. ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A Panel Data Approach
(International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, 2012)Based on a panel data of 19 Sub Saharan countries for the years 1982-2000, this study explores the determinants of economic growth in the region. Given that economic growth is essentially seen as a dynamic ... -
Developing a Forest Management Plan (DFMP) for Gatsibo District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2018)In support of conservation of its fragile land resource, the government of Rwanda has proposed the management of all forests in the country under a specific management plan. This assignment sought to develop a management ... -
Developing a knowledge management strategy for the Marist International University College, Nairobi-Kenya
(University of South Africa, 2015-02)Marist International University College, Nairobi – Kenya is challenged with problems like duplication of work due to lack of a central repository for knowledge, loss of knowledge through expertise leaving the institution ... -
Development, Sensory Evaluation and Nutritional Qualities of a Millet based Food Replacer for Geophagy among Adolescent Girls
(2016-01)Abstract Development, Sensory Evaluation and Nutritional Qualities of a Millet based Food Replacer for Geophagy among Adolescent Girls Millet grains (Eleusine coracana L), Amaranth grain (Amaranthus cruentus L) and Winged ... -
Developments of oil-free Bakelite resistive plate chambers for particle physics experiments
(Journal of Instrumentation; IOP Publishing, 2014-07)In this paper, we sumarized a Bakelite Resistive Plate Chamber (RPC) with non-oil surface treatment. This type of RPC has been installed and run smoothly in BESIII Muon identification system and Daya Bay cosmic Muon veto ... -
Dhima ya Ushairi wa Kiswahili Katika Kuelimishia Jamii Kuhusu Demokrasia
(African Journals Online, 2014)Makala haya yanafafanua dhima ya Ushairi wa Kiswahili katika kubainisha na kuielimishia jamii kuhusu masuala ya demokrasia. Ushairi kama kitengo muhimu cha fasihi, umekuwa ukitumiwa kuchochea usaili na tafakari kuhusu ... -
Dietary administration of probiotics modulates non-specific immunity and gut microbiota of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultured in low input ponds
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Different levels of probiotics affect growth, survival and body composition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultured in low input ponds
(Elsevier, 2019)A 7-month experiment was carried out to determine the effects of different levels of probiotics (baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and Bacillus subtilis) on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in low input ... -
Differential Geometry: An Introduction to the Theory of Curves
(Science publishing group, 2017)Differential geometry is a discipline of mathematics that uses the techniques of calculus and linear algebra to study problems in geometry. The theory of plane, curves and surfaces in the Euclidean space formed the basis ... -
Difficulties of fishing at Lake Naivasha, Kenya: is community participation in management the solution?
(2010)Unlike other lakes in tropical regions, Lake Naivasha exhibits low fish species diversity. The fishery is based on introduced fish species that are not native to the lake. The lake ecosystem is very fragile, as reflected ... -
Difficulties of fishing at Lake Naivasha, Kenya: is community participation in management the solution?
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Digital migration: E-learning and primary school teacher nightmare in Kenya
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Distance librarianship in Kenyan universities
(Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, 2015)Rationale of study – Many institutions of higher learning in Kenya are now delivering their programmes through distance learning and the library is providing support by offering information resources and services to students ... -
Diversity and Altitudinal Distribution of Understorey Corticolous Lichens in a Tropical Montane Forest in Kenya (East Africa)
(research gate, 2018)Lichens constitute an important component of tropical forest biodiversity. This study inventoried corticolous lichens and examined their variation in various forest types with varying climatic conditions in Mt. Kenya, East ... -
Do Earnings Announcement Have an Effect on the Level of Efficiency of The Nairobi Securities Exchange?
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2013)Capital markets are normally considered to be efficient when prices reflect all the available information. However, there are instances when this information takes several weeks to be incorporated into share prices. This ... -
Do Mixed-Species Legume Fallows Provide Long-Term Maize Yield Benefit Compared with Monoculture Legume Fallows?
(Wiley, 2009-11-01)The deliberate planting of fast-growing N2–fixing legume monoculture species in rotation with cereal crops can be an important source of N for soil fertility replenishment. We hypothesized that mixed-species fallows have ...