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Using copulas to select prognostic genes in melanoma patients
(Life science Global, 2017)Melanoma of the skin is the fifth and seventh most commonly diagnosed carcinoma in men and women, respectively, in the USA. So far, gene signatures prognostic for overall and distant metastasis-free survival, for example, ... -
Using GIS and laser technology in planning and cost estimation of transmission projects: a case study of electricity transmission companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)Energy is an essential commodity in Kenya and worldwide. Energy is in any nation’s economy and in Kenya is among the key drivers of Vision 2030. In recognition of its importance to help in the realization of our vision, ... -
Using Health Management and Information Systems for decision making: an exploratory study in private sector level 3 & 4 health centres in Narok
(Strathmore University, 2018)In the recent past there has been a rapid uptake in the deployment and use of HMIS by private facilities in Kenya. It is unclear how private sector managers have implemented these systems and whether they are using these ... -
Using participatory theatre in international community development
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Using reflective questions : a feed forward process in peer support of teaching observation
It is essential that lecturers reflect on their teaching practice in order to enhance students learning. This can be facilitated through teaching observation where colleagues act as helpers, though some lecturers consider ... -
Using renewable energy in a sustainable and holistic manner as a tool to eradicate rural poverty in Africa
Rural poverty in developing countries is a social problem that is well recognized and causes concern globally. The UN recently met to review the MDG's and acknowledge that there was limited progress to date; a looming ... -
A USSD and android based tea farming information system: a case study of Mungania Tea Factory Company Limited
(Strathmore University, 2017)Current trends in information and communication technology have led to emergence of smartphones with faster wireless speeds, faster graphics, better screens, and faster chips, virtual and augmented reality. These phones ... -
Utilitarianism
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Valuation of a locational spread option: the case of tomatoes in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Locational Spread Options are financial instruments that can be used by traders wishing to purchase but not physically acquire produce; to hedge their risks, and / or to take speculative positions, based on their knowledge ... -
Valuation of financial products for weather risk management
We are interested in pricing rainfall options written on precipitation at specific locations. We assume the existence of a tradeable financial instrument in the market whose price process is affected by the quantity of ... -
Value addition of mobile telephony
(Strathmore University, 2014)Mobile telephony is no longer an incomprehensible technology in this age. Banks have adopted this technology in line with their service offerings providing such services as checking balances from the mobile phone, bill ... -
Value creation in Kenyan e-businesses
(United States International University, 2008)E-businesses promise new avenues for creation of wealth. According to Amit and Zott (200 1), this value creation potential arises from the combination and exchange of resources . While research on value creation in ... -
Value creation in strategic alliance: case study of the Kenya Construction Industry
(Strathmore University, 2019)A construction sector product needs to create an added value to its clients. Despite its critical importance in the country, the construction industry has continued to face a lot of challenges that have hindered its growth ... -
The value of knowledge and the pursuit of understanding
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The Value of knowledge and the pursuit of understanding
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Values and Virtues Aristotelianism in Contemporary Ethics
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Valuing inpatient cover as a put option
(Strathmore University, 2017)Kenya has witnessed a steep rise in the cost of healthcare since January 2008 (Nduati, 201O) says Mr. Peter Nduati, the chief executive officer of Resolution Health East Africa, a medical insurance provider. The cost of ... -
Valuing the stock price of the industrial companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange using the Residual Income Model
(Strathmore University, 2017)The cross-sectional variation in stock returns due to the earnings announcement has gathered extensive research (Dimitropoulos & Asteriou, 2009) (Ball & Shivakumar, 2008) (Cohen, Dey, Lys, & Sunder, 2005) (Skinner & Sloan, ... -
Varsity facing cash crisis
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Varsity is on the right path
(Daily Nation, 1998-04-17)