Science Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Evaluation of the Most Significant Treatment Factors for Maize Grain Yields and Total Microbial Count in Long Term Agricultural Experiment (LTAE), Kenya

    Wambua Alex Mwaniki, Koske Joseph, Mutiso John, Mulinge Wellington, Kibunja Catherine, Eboi Bramuel

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 188-199
    Received: Sep. 18, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 08, 2017
    Published: Nov. 11, 2017
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    Abstract: Agriculture and its related economic activities form the main livelihood for Kenya population. The sector faces numerous challenges that have led to food insecurity in the country. Maize production plays a significant role in the country’ economic development contributing significantly to the national overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Declining... Show More
  • Application of Response Surface Methodology for Determining Optimal Factors in Maximization of Maize Grain Yield and Total Microbial Count in Long Term Agricultural Experiment, Kenya

    Wambua Alex Mwaniki, Koske Joseph, Mutiso John, Mulinge Wellington, Kibunja Catherine, Eboi Bramuel

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 200-209
    Received: Sep. 20, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 08, 2017
    Published: Nov. 11, 2017
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    Abstract: The Agriculture sector is the main stay of the Kenyan economic development contributing over 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The sector is faced with numerous challenges leading to frequent and recurrent food shortages. Declining maize grain yield is one among the major challenges that call for urgent interventions to address the looming f... Show More
  • Determinants that Lead Drivers into Traffic Accidents: A Case of Arba Minch City, South Ethiopia

    Tesfahun Zewde

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 210-215
    Received: Aug. 29, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 14, 2017
    Published: Dec. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: This study attempted to assess the factors that lead drivers into traffic accidents at Arba Minch City. 200 drivers were selected using stratified random sampling method and the data have been collected using structured questioners. From sampled drivers 62% of the drivers were involved in one or more accidents. Poisson regression model was the appr... Show More