Browsing Academic submissions (CoCIS) by Type
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An agricultural knowledge-sharing framework for smallholder farmers and agricultural knowledge experts
(Makerere University, 2018-04)Using Participatory Action Research (PAR) as our research methodology, we selected smallholder farming communities in the districts of Apac, Lira, Kumi and Bukedea with a major goal of developing an ICT based knowledge ... -
Application of random forest regressor algorithm to predict PM2.5 concentration levels in Kampala
(2018-12-06)As it happens in every society, it is every body's wish to live in a clean and fresh environment. However, this might not be achieved in every daylife but at least the level of pollution can be controlled. Air pollution ... -
Assessment of records management practices at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)A study was carried out to assess records management practices at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala. The objectives of the study were; To establish the existing church records at ASCK; to find out how church records are ... -
Augmented continuous wavelet transform features for deep learning-based indoor localization using WiFi RSSI Data
(Makerere University, 2021-08)Localization in indoor environments is currently one of the challenges in navigation research. The conventional global positioning system (GPS) is affected by weak signal strengths due to high levels of signal interference ... -
Automated intestinal parasite detection in stool samples using custom convolutional neural networks
(Makerere University, 2022-03-10)Intestinal parasitic infections can cause serious health problems with relatively high infections in the developing world. Microscopy of stool remains the gold standard method for the diagnosis of intestinal parasites. ... -
Comparative evaluation of na ̈ive–bayes and k–nearest neighbor classifiers to improve prediction of short-term precipitation
(Makerere University, 2021-02-10)This research carried out a comparative evaluation of K - Nearest Neighbour and Naive - Bayes classifiers to improve prediction of short-term precipitation in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models. Aiming at providing ... -
Designing persuasive technologies for societal benefit: a persuasive technology for fighting electricity theft in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-07)Electricity theft is a major challenge for electricity utilities world over, not sparing Umeme, Uganda. Although, the utility invests heavily into electricity theft reduction measures, some of these measures are frequently ... -
Detecting money laundering using a pattern matching approach based on Rete Algorithm
(Makerere University, 2020-09)Money laundering is the criminal practice of filtering funds gotten from illegal activities through a series of transactions so that the funds appear as proceeds from legal activities. Money laundering is a diverse, ... -
Detection of WannaCry Ransomware using machine learning techniques
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)As the modern society embraces the digital age, there are powerful threats like malware that are developing daily and they continue to impact a large number of computing devices. Malware is malicious software that are ... -
Developing a framework for measuring IT project success in developing countries : a case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Over the past years, measuring project success had been concentrated on the performance of project management more especially on cost, time and quality but not considering product operation and involvement of the clients ... -
Enhancing the DCFM node isolation attack mechanism for OLSR protocol in Android MANETs
(Makerere University, 2017-11-23)Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) have recently gained wide adoption by their ability for communication amongst users without infrastructure for instance Wireless Mesh Community Networks that are setup not to rely on ... -
Enhancing the interoperability of public health systems in Uganda using a data exchange module
(Makerere University, 2017-10)With an increasing adoption of digital health systems by the Ministry of Health in Uganda, adequate digital health systems interoperability has become a major concern. The need for these systems to coexist and complement ... -
Extraction content recommender model for a personalised e-learning environment based on learner’s course assessment feeds
(Makerere University, 2022-11-24)E-learning, also known as online learning or electronic learning, is the acquisition of knowledge through digital technologies and media. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online. ... -
Fracture detection in children using convolution neural network
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Fractures in children are among the medical cases that take a lot of doctors’ attention and time while analyzing the images to identify the presence or absence of fracture. More so a tired doctor may fail to identify the ... -
A framework for GIS-enabled public e-participation in municipal solid waste management
(Makerere University, 2020-07)Municipal solid waste is a serious environmental challenge that affects most urban authorities globally. Annually, more than two billion metric tons of wastes are generated globally. Municipal solid waste is especially a ... -
A framework for information management in E-agriculture
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Agriculture is a vital sector in a developing economy like Uganda’s. ICTs have been used in this sector to avail information and to support different information based agricultural processes in what is called electronic ... -
Hybridizing machine learning and static malware detection using the PE header
(Makerere University, 2021-11-23)Cyber crime cases currently involve demanding payment after infecting a victimized organization’s computers with ransomware or impairing operations through a distributed denial-of-service attack which significantly impacts ... -
Information seeking behaviour of rural women in Bungokho County, Mbale District of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)The aim of the study was to investigate the information seeking behaviour of rural women involved in economic activities in Bungokho County, Mbale District in order to suggest strategies to enhance the information seeking. The ... -
An information technology based framework for integrating referral levels among public healthcare facilities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)An effective referral system ensures a close relationship across all levels of the healthcare system to ensure that people receive the best possible healthcare. Coordination among referral levels can be achieved by ... -
A Link Fabrication Attack Mitigation Approach (LIFAMA) for software defined networks
(Makerere University, 2022-11-17)In software defined networks (SDN), the controller is a critical resource yet it is a potential target for attacks once compromised. The conventional Open Flow Discovery Protocol (OFPD) used in building the topology view ...