Information Technology Research Papers/Topics

Towards Appropriate User Interface Design Preserving Rural African Communication Practices: Listeners’ Roles In Face-Toface Communication

Abstract This mini-thesis examines different socio-cultural norms and communication behaviours of indigenous communities. In spite of existing Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructural challenges, the software solutions that have been designed for rural communities have been a major concern. In this thesis, qualitative methodologies were used with deliberate sampling of two village populations to investigate verbal and non verbal behaviour. In order to design appropriate inte...

Harare City Council Vehicle Licensing And Impounding System

ABSTRACT This document outlines the author’s practical experiences in a real-life, working environment, within the operational structures of Harare Municipality. It gives a brief background of the organization’s history, core business, current operations and future business activities of the City of Harare. The report then outlines the problem definition, research instruments, and significance of the study and justification. The document further details the planning, design and implementa...

Data Integrity Risk Assessment Of Local Government Revenue Collection Information System In Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study grounded at assessing the data integrity risks of local government revenue collection information system (LGRCIS). It was observed through the CAG report that the LGRCIS had weaknesses which were causing data mismatch. Thus, the main purpose of this study was to assess the risks of LGRCIS typically concentrating on data integrity challenges that cause those data mismatch between the LGRCIS and POS machine. To address the problem the researcher went through covering three ...

The Design Of Wireless Sensor Network For Smart Honey Bee Farming Monitoring

ABSTRACT Honey bee farming has been one of the earliest cultural and economic activity practiced by human being, dating back 15000 years ago in north of Africa in the times of the pharaohs. Honey is one of the most important natural products in the world which is produced by bees. However for decades honey bee farming monitoring in developing countries like Tanzania have depended much on cultural and traditional method of monitoring which cost time, money, and resources. Furthermore, efficie...

Online Hotel Booking System

ABSTRACT  The study Online Hotel Reservation System is the design of an electronically driven system that will enable travelers to book hotel from anywhere in the world at their convenience. This is prompted by the fact that the cost of booking a hotel accommodation is becoming increasingly high with low information of where one can get a good hotel. The main objective in this study is to design a website that is user friendly, has a secured payment system and can provide information to...

Testing The Patient Appointments Queuing Model By Using Computer Simulation: A Case Study Of Iringa Referral Hospital

ABSTRACT This study tests the patient appointments waiting time by using computer simulation which was carried out at the Iringa Referral Hospital (IRH). The study is triggered by the fact that in most Tanzania public hospitals like IRH, patients queue for a long time to get services. Basically, such situation leads to poor quality of service that leaves many patients unsatisfied. The study analyzed four experiments and critically evaluated appointments queuing model. Three models used to fo...

Cloud Computing Framework For Resource Sharing Among Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions

ABSTRACT Higher Learning Institutions worldwide have been depending highly on Information Technology for their business requirements and service delivery. They need substantial investment for procuring and maintaining software as well as hardware. Due to the growing needs and financial crisis, universities are facing challenges in acquiring high-performance computing facilities to support not only advanced analysis but also scientific researches. This study intended to develop a cloud comput...

Public Sector Data Centre Consolidation (Psedcc): Enhancing The Management Of Information Communication Technology Infrastructure In Namibia

ABSTRACT Inconsistencies in the design, security, storage, disaster controls, performance, management, budget allocations, and electricity consumption were some of the challenges faced by the Namibian Public Sector Data Centres. In addition, the above challenges had led many organizations to rationalize the way they design and manage their ICT infrastructure resources. In this study, the above challenges have led to the introduction of Public Sector Data Centre Consolidation (PSEDCC) architec...

Designing And Implementing A Scalable, Secure Network Using Expert Systems.

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E-Government Interoperability: A Cooperative Architecture Model To Facilitate Information Sharing In Namibia

ABSTRACT Governments face continued pressure to increase their performance with the aim to improve efficiency and service delivery to their stakeholders, customers and citizens. To improve efficiency and performance, Governments adopt e-Government models and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions as enablers and vehicles for transforming public administration. As part of the transformational process, Public Services need to transform themselves into an integrated entity that...

Capacity For Public-Private Sectors To Implement E-Governance (Cp-Psie): Enhancing Information And Service Delivery In Namibia

ABSTRACT e-Governance is being used by many governments around the world to improve information and service delivery to their citizens. This is achieved mainly through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions. As a result, the capacity for Public and Private Sectors to implement e-Governance plays a pivotal role in making e-Governance a success. Through the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods, this study took an in-depth look at the current levels o...

Determination Of Factors Affecting Security And Operation Performance Intomanagement Of Land Information System: A Case Of Dar Es Salaam

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine factors that affect the security and operation performance into the Management of Land Information System (MOLIS) at the Ministry of Land, Housing and Human Settlement Development (MLHHSD). The researcher used the case study design; whereby both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used for gathering data for this study. The study investigated on the potential security issues and operation details of the network, hosts/servers, and appli...

Saccos Credit Rating Prediction In Tanzania By Using Machine Learning Approach: A Case Of Kkkt Arusha Road Saccos Ltd..

ABSTRACT Financial institutions play a vital role to enhance the socio-economic development of any country. Despite being a key player in socio-economic development, large group of people is still isolated in accessing formal financial services. Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) are type of Microfinance Financial Institutions (MFIs) that came to solve the problem of isolating many people in attaining financial services. Loan default is a big challenge that causes weak performan...

Cyber Security Risk Management And Threat Control Model (Csrm-Tcm): A Study Carried Out To Enhance The Protection Of Information In The Namibian Public Service

ABSTRACT The persistent threats of the cyber environment drives organizations to adopt risk management as a crucial practice of minimizing dangers to their information assets. However, focusing on technology alone to address these risks is no longer sufficie nt. IT governance which enables senior managers to align and integrate technology with business strategies through clear policy development and good practice of IT control is essential. The Namibian Public Service (NPS) currently lacks po...

Effectiveness Of Moodle Learning Management System For Fostering Teaching And Learning Mathematics In Secondary Schools In Zanzibar

ABSTRACT The importance of teaching and learning mathematics should be given special priority for the development of the country. Continuing to teach mathematics in the traditional way makes the learning inactive and the students dislike the subject. With this in mind, the secondary schools need to integrate ICT and pedagogy to improve teaching and learning of mathematics. Hence, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Learning Management System (LMS) for fostering teaching and learn...


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