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Spatial statistical analysis of infant mortality distribution in Ethiopia
(Strathmore University, 2017)
Infant mortality study importance comes from two sides; represents 75% of children under five years of age mortality, in addition to the majority of these deaths can be avoided. Infant mortality combat costs huge budgets ...
Modelling the impact of media coverage on cholera transmission
(Strathmore University, 2017)
Cholera is a highly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Its spread is a product of both social and environmental factors. Past and recent cholera outbreaks in Kenya haveled to deaths and hospitalisation. ...
On the simple iteration method for non-linear ordinary differential equations
(Strathmore University, 2017)
This paper presents a new iterative approach for solving non-linear differential equations with fluid mechanics applications. The proposed method, called Simple Iteration Method (SIM), is based on the formulation of an ...
Intracellular and immune-response delays effects on the interaction between tumor cells, oncolytic viruses and the immune system
(Strathmore University, 2017)
Background: Oncolytic viruses are used as a form of cancer treatment since they lyse the tumor cells whilst leaving normal cells largely unharmed. The oncolytic effect depends on both the viral replication ability as well ...
On Joule heating triggered by oscillating surface
(Strathmore University, 2017)
This study aims at investigating the amount of Joule heating which occurs as a result of oscillating surface in an electrically conducting fluid exposed to a uniform magnetic field. Joule heating increases the thermal ...
A Mixed methods research to determine factors influencing time to degree for undergraduates students in private universities
(Strathmore University, 2017)
Institutions of higher learning consider timely graduation rates as one of the key performance indicator. According to Leticia & Astin, (2005) faculty and student affairs officers consider timely degree attainment as ...
The Optimization of multiple responses of watermelon to organic manure using Response Surface Methodology
(Strathmore University, 2017)
This paper discusses the use of Central Composite Design (CCD) approach to plan the experiments for growth and yield of watermelon with an overall objective of optimizes the multiple responses of watermelon to organic ...
Identifying important Mathematics underlying student thinking
(Strathmore University, 2017)
Research in mathematics teacher education suggests the benefits of instructional practices that use student mathematical thinking (e.g., Fennema, et al., 1996; Stein & Lane, 1996), but such practices are complex and difficult ...
Show me, don't tell me
(Strathmore University, 2017)
We, as educators, have all been faced with the struggle of asking students to show their work on assessments. This is especially true when we either ask students to show using logic, a mathematical statement property, or ...
From smileys to Smiley coins -using a crypto currency in education
(Strathmore University, 2017)
This paper describes a crypto currency to reward students for their studies. The currency bears the apt name Smiley coin or SMLY and is used within the tutor-web online learning platform. In order to make the SMLY more ...