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A Model-based approach to genetic association testing in Malaria studies
(Strathmore University, 2019)In human genetics, heterozygote advantage (heterosis) has been detected in studies that focused on specific genes, but not in genome-wide association studies (GWAS). For example, heterosis is believed to confer resistance ... -
A Stochastic hierarchical system steady-state availability model
(Strathmore University, 2019)Stochastic models are adept at modeling the dependability attributes of critical systems. The dependability attributes include availability, reliability, safety, integrity, maintainability, survivability, performance and ... -
A Study of a nonlinear derivative Schrodinger equation
(Strathmore University, 2019)In this talk we present symmetry reductions and group-invariant solutions for the SBS derivative nonlinear Schrodinger equation. This equation is used to describe the evolution of some signal in lossless discrete nonlinear ... -
Coverage probability of a non-parametric estimator for a finite population total using edgeworth expansion
(Strathmore University, 2019)In survey sampling, the main objective is more often than not to establish information about any population parameter using the sample statistics. A nonparametric estimator of the finite population total is proposed. The ... -
Conducting and communicating classroom-close research that makes an impact
(Strathmore University, 2019)These two sessions will complement Professor Jaworskis by focusing on two strands in research on mathematics teaching and learning: >As an insider in ones own institution, whether school, college or university ... -
Conservation laws and exact solutions of a generalized (3+1)-dimensional mKdV-ZK equation
(Strathmore University, 2019)In this talk we investigate conservation laws and exact solutions of a generalized SBS (3+1)-dimensional mKdV-ZK equation that describes the behavior of weakly nonlinear ion-acoustic waves contained in magnetized ... -
Creating equitable environments through ethno-mathematics on a worldwide voyage
(Strathmore University, 2019)Ethno mathematics is a pathway to real-world problem solving that empowers locally minded, global citizens through a sense of purpose and a sense of place. Over the past decade, the Ethno mathematics and STEM Institute ... -
Dependence modelling of financial returns using generalised normal mixtures
(Strathmore University, 2019)It has long been known that financial returns are often not normally distributed, but the technical difficulties of dealing with non-normal distributions have often stood on the way of using them in financial modeling. ... -
Mathematical model for the infectiology of Brucellosis with some control strategies
(Strathmore University, 2019)Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by gram-negative bacteria of genus brucella. In this paper, a deterministic mathematical model for the infectiology of brucellosis with vaccination of ruminants, culling of ... -
Mathematical model of global warming effect on Malaria transmission
(Strathmore University, 2019)In the recent times malaria is one of the top leading, most predominant and significant communicable diseases in Kampala, Uganda. The endemic health hazard is approximately 95 percent in the country. This paper presents ... -
Lesson study approach for teachers' professional growth in mathematics education and comparison of three examples
(Strathmore University, 2019)Teachers' growth is one of the most important factors to consider in each country where the quality of education is directly connected to the level of intelligence and thus level of economy. It is, however, regarded as ... -
Modeling and stability analysis of the African swine fever epidemic model
(Strathmore University, 2019)In this paper, a mathematical model for the transmission dynamics and control of African swine fever with recruitment of susceptible, exposed and infective domestic pigs into the population is studied using a system of ... -
Laplace-transform asymptotics of longest gaps in Poisson processes
(Strathmore University, 2019)In a Poisson process with constant rate (also known as homogeneous Poisson process) with exponential inter-arrival (waiting time to the next event) time, the longest/largest gap, L(t) which is the maximal inter-arrival ... -
Generalization and classes of probability distributions
(Strathmore University, 2019)Highlights of various methods for constructing probability distributions are given. The distributions are based on : power series, transformations, mixtures, sums of independent random variables, recursive relations, ... -
Response surface regression modelling for the quality characteristics of wheat-plantain composite Flour bread containing gum Arabic from Acacia Senegal Var Kerensis
(Strathmore University, 2019)This paper is based on a study on the quality characteristics of wheat - plantain composite flour bread containing gum Arabic from acacia Senegal var kerensis using response surface methodology. In the study the effect ... -
On the operating characteristics of queuing system for an NNPC mega station in Nigeria
(Strathmore University, 2019)In this work, an understanding is sought of Queuing characteristics at an NNPC Mega station in Nigeria when petrol is easily available so as to compare with the queuing characteristics when there is petrol scarcity which ... -
Spatiotemporal patterns of successful TB treatment outcomes among HIV co-infected patients in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Convergence of the Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV epidemics threatens the management of TB treatment. These has been evidenced by various studies describing how HIV cc-infection propagates unsuccessful TB treatment ... -
A comparative evaluation of goodness-of-fit tests for the negative binomial distribution with application to RNA-Seq data
(Strathmore University, 2019-08)The negative binomial (NB) distribution is considered the most appropriate distribution for modeling over dispersed count data. In this regard, a number of goodness of-fit (GOF) tests have been applied for the NB, but ... -
Chebyshev-like polynomials satisfying fourth-order linear recurrences: Zeros and Hankel determinants
(Strathmore University, 2019-08)We study sequences of polynomials that satisfy certain fourth-order linear recur rences with a parameter c. We show that for c real, their zeros lie on two concentric and inversely related circles. The associated ... -
A Mathematical model for the dynamics and control of river blindness with asymptomatic infected humans
(Strathmore University, 2019-08)Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a disease caused by infection with SBS the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and is transmitted to humans through exposure to repeated bites of infected blackflies of ...
