Computational and Communication Science Engineering: Recent submissions
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Option pricing using jump diffusion model: a case of stock markets of selected east African countries
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)The stock price is characterized by several features which can only be captured by the best model. To investigate this the Merton's jump-diffusion model was developed and applied to the selected stocks of three East ... -
Modelling the transmission dynamics of banana xanthomonas wilt disease with control measures
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Banana Xanthomonas Wilt disease (BXW) is a bacterial disease which highly threaten banana production in East and Central Africa. It is caused by a bacteria known as Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum (Xcm). Mathematical ... -
A mathematical model to inform on desirable dog-rabies control methods in an urban setting: a case study of Arusha-Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Rabies is a zoonotic, viral disease that causes an acute brain inflammation in mammals. It is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals via bites, scratches or contact with infectious tissue. In this study, we ... -
A two-way electricity usage monitoring system for decentralised solar mini-grids in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Decentralised solar mini-grids have been identified as a cost-effective solution towards having sustainable electrification efforts in Tanzania, particularly to areas out of the government’s immediate plans for national ... -
An integrated mobile and web-based system for bus rapid transit (brt) in Dar es Salaam
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)The rapid population growth in Dar Es Salaam has prompted the demand of effective transport system in the city. This tremendous rise of population leads to a serious road traffic congestion, which brings a number of ... -
Development of a fast and accurate method for the segmentation of diabetic foot ulcer images
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Globally, Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) are among the major sources of morbidity and death among people diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers are the leading diabetes-related complications that result in non-traumatic ... -
Development of electronic fiscal device stock tracking module to monitor tax evasion in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)The Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) Machines have been operating in Tanzania since the year 2010 for the purpose of helping the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to increase revenues from tax collection. Regardless of years ... -
A web-based monitoring and evalution system for government projects in Tanzania: a case of health projects
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)Monitoring and evaluation system is used across the world by organizations or governments to measure, track progress and evaluate outcomes of programs. Organizations can improve their performance, effectiveness and ... -
Online discussion platforms for effective collaborative learning in higher learning institutions in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)The implementation of the 2030 vision to provide a 12-years free primary and secondary education and higher education loan scheme offered by the government will increase students’ enrolment in higher learning institutions. ... -
A web-based inventory, mapping and digitization of ornamental plants and flowers in Arusha city
(2020-04)There is a wide collection of invaluable varieties of ornamental plants and flowers available for sale by vendors in Arusha city contributing to local employment, and food security. Horticulture in Tanzania is dominated ... -
Innovative secured water quality monitoring system using remote sensors: case of pangani water basin
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)The decline of water quality in rivers and water basins caused by toxic chemicals, domestic wastes and farm implements has become an ever-growing problem world wide. Population growth, industrial and agriculture activities ... -
Development of a mobile application system for road accidents reporting and driver’s over-speeding behavior awareness in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Road traffic accidents account as one of the major causes of injuries and loss of human lives. Various studies have shown that the implementation of road accident reporting systems can reduce road accidents injuries and ... -
Integrated students, coordinators and companies system for students’ field attachment coordination for Tanzanian higher learning institutions
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Work-based learning is what equips students with practical skills. All higher learning institutions (HLIs) have a specified period of time for students to carry out field based practices in companies which are relevant ... -
Monitoring spread of epidemic diseases by using clinical data from multiple hospitals: a data warehouse approach
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Many countries apply data science techniques to enhance their health sectors and the surveillance of diseases. The success of the innovations lies on the availability and quality of datasets to be analyzed. In Tanzania, ... -
Design and implementation of tour guide portal for enhancing tourism in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Tour guides contribute significantly to the enjoyment and satisfaction of tourist thereby promoting tourism worldwide. Unfortunately, in many developing countries, it has been problematic to locate a suitable tour guide ... -
Enhancing maternal, newborn and child health support services using an interactive mobile application
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Reducing maternal and infant deaths rates in developing countries, particularly in sub-Sahara Africa, remains a challenge. Among the interventions to address the challenge is mHealth. MHealth interventions are associated ... -
Education management information system for tracking students’ academic progress in secondary schools: a case of Arusha region
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Worldwide, the application of the Education Management Information System in schools for administering academic activities is termed as a fundamental practice of delivering quality education. In developing countries ... -
Data visualization tool for student dropouts in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Education is a crucial sector and key component of many governments’ agenda. Despite that, students dropout has been among the persisting challenges in education, being experienced from basic education levels to colleges ... -
Development of secured algorithm to enhance the privacy and security template of biometric technology
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)The security of information and personal privacy are the growing concerns in today’s human life worldwide. The storage of biometric data in the database has raised the prospect of compromising the database leading to ... -
Energy efficient wireless sensor network for monitoring temperature and relative humidity in forest
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Monitoring the forest‟s weather has been essential to living things over the years. Currently, there is a shortage of information on real-time temporal and spatial environmental conditions of the forest that drive forest ...