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Change point analysis in the generalized Pareto distribution
(MksU Press, 2021-06)The general goal of data statistical analysis is to find a near perfect translation to reality such that minimal information is lost in the approximating model. In this paper change point problem is viewed as a model ... -
The History of TIRDO and Industrialization in Tanzania up to 2018
(MksU Press, 2021-06)This paper examines different areas which are the prerequisites of industrialization. It focuses on the issues of research and innovation as imperatives in industrialization from historical point of view, the paper ... -
Modeling Stock Returns Volatility Using Regime Switching Models
(MksU Press, 2021-06)This paper seeks to model the dynamic relationship between stock market returns, volatility and trading volume in both developed and emerging stock markets. Modeling stock returns volatility has a tremendous reflection ... -
Solar PV Potential and Energy Demand Assessment in Machakos County
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Machakos County has the need for renewable energy access due to its rapid industrial development, growing population, higher living standards and rural electrification. Wind-solar hybrid off-grid system has therefore ... -
A Service Oriented Architecture Approach to Implementing an Omnichannel Personal Health Record System
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Interoperability of eHealth systems has been a problem that has been unresolved due to variations in platforms, protocols, data formats, patient matching criteria and lack of universal patient identification. Most of ... -
Effects of Problem - Solving Approach to Teaching Mathematics on Students’ Achievement in Secondary School in Murang’a County, Kenya
(MksU Press, 2021-06)This study examined the effects of problem – solving to teaching of Mathematics on students‟ achievements in secondary schools in Murang‟a County. The study was guided by the following four objectives to: establish the ... -
Control Volume Analysis of Unsteady Mhd Mixed Convection Nanofluid Flow as A Result of Stretching Surface with Suction
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Many heat transfer processes in engineering problems in areas such as nuclear reactors and electronics, as well as in biomedicine and food industry require the knowledge of nanofluids. Consequently, investigations leading ... -
The Effects of Holidays on the Ghanaian Equity Market
(MksU Press, 2021-06)This paper sought to determine if the Ghanaian equity market is a semi-strong efficient market by investigating whether or not the holiday effect exists by adopting an ARMAX (2, 2) - GARCH (1, 1) model with 𝐺𝐿+innovation. ... -
Comparative Analysis of Compressive Strength of Bamboo Leaf Ash and Baggash Ash Concretes
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Billions tons of conventional concrete are produced yearly as well as cement which emit large tons of carbon dioxide due to huge millions of metric tons produced annually. Sequel to this, there is need to produce a ... -
Threshold Determination for Maximum Product of Spacing Methodology with Ties for Extreme Events
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Extreme events are defined as values of the event below or above a certain value called threshold. A well-chosen threshold helps to identify the extreme levels. Several methods have been used to determine threshold so ... -
Results on Robust Model Based Estimation in Finite Populations
(MksU Press, 2021-06)In this article, we present results on nonparametric regression for estimating unknown finite population totals in a model based framework. Consistent robust estimators of finite population totals are derived using the ... -
Change Point Estimation in Volatility of a Time series using a Kolmogorov Smirnov Type Test Statistic
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Detection of structural change in volatility of a time series is very important for understanding volatility dynamics and the stylized facts observed in financial time series. By applying the Nadaraya Watson kernel ... -
A Stage Model for Cloud Computing Adoption in E-Government Implementation
(MksU Press, 2021-06)As Governments look for ways to improve service provision, the need for restructuring processes and effectively using technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of their functions becomes critical. Cloud computing ... -
Flexibility of Interior Spaces for Low Cost Housing in Kenya- A Case Study of the Kibera Soweto East Housing Project in Nairobi, Kenya
(MksU Press, 2021-06)Kibera is the largest slum areas in Nairobi and the largest urban slum in Africa (UN-HABITAT, 2008). It‟s characterized by poorly constructed mabati (iron sheet) structures, poor-drainage systems, and lack of clean ... -
Nonparametric Prediction Interval for Conditional Expected Shortfall Admitting a Location-Scale Model using Bootstrap Method
(MksU Press, 2021-06)In financial risk management, the expected shortfall is a popular risk measure which is often considered as an alternative to Value-at-Risk. It is defined as the conditional expected loss given that the loss is greater ... -
A Review of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy
(Machakos University Press, 2022-03)Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders typically caused by a non-progressive lesion or abnormality of the developing brain that appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects body movement, ... -
Contribution of Education Technology to Continuation of Teaching and Learning During Covid-19 Disruption
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Covid-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenge to in person learning in secondary schools all over the world. This disruption affected between 1.2 -1.5 billion learners. To ensure that access to secondary education ... -
Universal Design for Learning: Promoting Inclusive Education in an Empathic Manner
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Access to quality education is deemed a basic human right around the world. To this end, universal primary education is available in many countries around the world. To bolster countries’ efforts in their quest to support ... -
Implication of Climatic Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resource Management in Africa: Individual and Collective Responsibility
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)The impact of climate change is quite evident: Increasing aridity, disruption of livelihood in term of food and drinking water supply, risking the collapse of marine eco-systems, food insecurity, Arctic melting, loss of ... -
Using e-Learning as a Tool for Enhancing Teaching and Learning in University Education: Lessons Learned from Machakos and Chuka Universities
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)This paper argues that e-learning is a critical component in teaching and learning especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The paper interrogates the online teaching and learning environments, the Moodle as an e-learning ...
