MUT REPOSITORY: Recent submissions
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Analysing Four Factor Second Order Models Using Response Surface Methodology with Application in Germination of Melia volkensii
(2017-12)Second order models are useful in situations where there are curvilinear effects present in the true response function. Such models have real life applications in a wide variety of fields such as agriculture, biology, and ... -
An Analysis of the Performance of Students in Seven Statistics Units at University Of Eldoret
(2017-10)This study analyzed the performance in seven statistics units of students who were admitted for a Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics with Computing) course at University of Eldoret, Kenya in 2012. The units were taught ... -
Optimization of Germination Conditions Of Melia volkensii By Response Surface Methodology
(2016-09)Germination of Melia volkensii was modelled using response surface methodology (rsm) whereby second order models were developed and the associated response surfaces analyzed. The factors under investigation were soil pH, ... -
ASYMPTOTIC LINEAR ESTIMATION OF THE QUANTILE FUNCTION OF THE DOUBLE-EXPONENTIAL DISTRIBUTION BASED ON SELECTED ORDER STATISTICS
(2012)Asymptotic linear estimation of the quantile function for the location-scale family of distributions is considered and results relating to the double-exponential distribution discussed. A formula for the selection of sample ... -
Capture–recapture for estimating the size of the female sex worker population in three cities in Coˆ te d’Ivoire and in Kisumu, western Kenya
(2010-12)Objective To estimate the female sex worker population size in three cities in Coˆ te d’Ivoire and in Kisumu, Kenya. Methods Capture–recapture was used, calculating size estimates by first ‘tagging’ a number of individuals ... -
Atypical cervical cytomorphologic predictors: a descriptive study of pre-cervical cancer patients of low education in Kenya.
(2019-06)Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer in women, accounting for 68% of cancer-related deaths among women in developing countries. Several reproductive, lifestyle and demographic risk factors are associated ... -
Reproductive and Lifestyle Characteristics in Kenyan Women Presenting With Precancerous Cervical Lesions
(2019-11)Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer in women, accounting for 68% of cancer-related deaths among women in developing countries. Several reproductive, lifestyle and demographic risk factors are associated ... -
Frequency and Pattern of All Cancer Cases at Thika Level Five Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(2020-10)Aims: To determine the frequency and pattern of cancer cases and provide baseline for the establishment of a cancer registry based on calculated incidence rates, prevalence, and morbidity of cancer cases. Study Design: ... -
Comparing Bethesda System and Richart Score in the evaluation of cervical lesions among women on contraceptives attending Machakos Level V County Hospital in Kenya
(2021-03)Background of the study: Early detection of the precursor lesion before the invasive stage of cervical cancer prevents further damage to the neighbouring tissues and organs. Bethesda system which applies cytological ... -
Assessment of the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Orientation, Organisational Culture Adaptability And Performance Of Christian Faith-Based Hotels In Kenya
(2019-03)Organisational culture has been the focus in both theory and practice and has captured attention throughout the last decade because of its substantial relationship between the concept itself and its outcomes such as gaining ... -
The role of liquidity risk in augmenting firm value: lessons from savings and credit cooperatives in Kenya
(International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management (IJFAM), 2020)Purpose: The study aimed to examine the interaction between liquidity risk and the firm's value among Kenyan SACCOs. Research methodology: This study adopted the positivism research philosophy and utilised both descriptive ... -
Influence of Organisational Strategy on Digital Transformation at Kenya Airways
(2020-10)The study investigates how organisational strategy influences digital transformation of Kenya Airways. The study was guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Digital Maturity Model. ... -
Influence of Digital Technologies on Digital Transformation of Kenya Airways
(2020-12)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of digital technologies on digital transformation in Kenya Airways. The study was guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the ... -
Development and analysis of a mobility-aware resource allocation algorithm based on min-max optimization for OFDMA femtocell networks
(2015)Femto Access Points (FAPs) significantly improve indoor coverage and quality of service. FAPs are small, inexpensive, low-power base stations that are generally consumer deployed. However, due to high density of FAPs, many ... -
Bandwidth Allocation Algorithm With User Mobility Dynamics In FEMTOCELL Network
(Acta Press, 2014)Fourth generation cellular networks provide ubiquitous broadband access to a growing number of mobile users worldwide. In this context, resource allocation in orthogonal frequency division multiple access femtocell network ... -
Spatiotemporal Statistical Channel Model for Indoor Corridor at 14 GHz, 18 GHz, and 22 GHz Bands
(Wiley, 2018-12)Several techniques have been proposed to overcome challenges of meeting demands for higher data rates in wireless communication. Space-time diversity method is proposed to exploit spatiotemporal nature of the channel; ... -
Performance Study of Path Loss Models at 14, 18, and 22 GHz in an Indoor Corridor Environment for Wireless Communications
(2021-03)The critical rule to achieve extremely high peaks of data transmission is the availability of a tremendous amount of bandwidth. The super high frequency (SHF) and the millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands are the ... -
Investigating the Impact of Antenna Heights on Path Loss Models in an Indoor Corridor Environment
(2020-08)Mobile data traffic has rapidly increased in the last few years because of the continuous demand for higher data rates through a rapidly growing number of connected devices and the advancing technology of smartphones. ... -
A Comparative Study of Dual-slope Path Loss Model in Various Indoor Environments at 14 to 22GHz
(2018-08)Fifth generation wireless communication networks will demand massive bandwidth for high data rates. The millimeter wave frequency bands will play an important role in the 5G wireless networks due to the available huge chunk ... -
Measurements and Analysis of Large-Scale Path Loss Model at 14 and 22 GHz in Indoor Corridor
(IEEE, 2018-04)Fifth generation wireless communications will exploit the enormous chunk of bandwidth available at millimeter-wave frequency bands. Accordingly, an accurate and simple path loss model is critical for indoor environments, ...
