International Journal of Data Science and Analysis

Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2024

  • Research Article

    A Hybrid Extreme Gradient Boosting Model for Credit Risk Modelling in the Presence of Inflation

    Kenneth Kiprotich Langat*, Anthony Gichuhi Waititu, Philip Odhiambo Ngare

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 41-48
    Received: 12 July 2024
    Accepted: 31 July 2024
    Published: 22 August 2024
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    Abstract: The recent developments in the credit and banking industry brought by technology has led to increased competition and the rise of risks and challenges. Credit scoring is one of the core items that keeps this industry competitive and profitable. The creation of credit score models to assess the ability of the loan applicant to repay his or her loan ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Spatial Patterns and Risk Factors of Stunting Among Under-five Children in Kenya: A Multilevel and Spatial Analysis

    Jackline Masit*, Bonface Miya Malenje, Herbert Imboga

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 49-60
    Received: 16 May 2024
    Accepted: 3 June 2024
    Published: 26 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijdsa.20241003.12
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    Abstract: Stunting remains a significant public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa and has far reaching consequences. Identifying the drivers of stunting and high burden regions is key to developing effective and targeted intervention strategies. The objective of the study was to identify the risk factors and explore spatial patterns of stunting across coun... Show More