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Knowledge sharing in Africa: Perspectives on the future 非洲的知识共享:对未来的展望
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190594
N. Bimbe, J. Brownlee, J. Gregson, Rachel Playforth
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引用次数: 2
Use of tablets in blended learning: A case study of an Institution of Higher Learning in Kenya 平板电脑在混合式学习中的使用:肯尼亚一所高等院校的案例研究
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190593
Muuro E. Maina, R. Njoroge, Peter Waiganjo, Rhoda Gitonga
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引用次数: 4
Evaluating the public value of egovernment services 评估电子政务服务的公共价值
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190554
G. Kamau, A. Wausi
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引用次数: 4
A socio-technical approach to understanding data quality in health information systems: Data quality intervention in Kenya 理解卫生信息系统数据质量的社会技术方法:肯尼亚的数据质量干预
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190582
A. Manya, Jørn A. Braa, Sundeep Sahay
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引用次数: 5
College electronic voting environment (CEVE) 大学电子投票环境(CEVE)
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190544
Ezra Mwesigwa, Emily Bagarukayo
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引用次数: 0
Gamifying a PhD taught module: A Journey to Phobos and Deimos 游戏化博士教学模块:火卫一和火卫二之旅
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190516
L. Butgereit
{"title":"Gamifying a PhD taught module: A Journey to Phobos and Deimos","authors":"L. Butgereit","doi":"10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190516","url":null,"abstract":"Gamification is the incorporation of game mechanics into a non-gaming environment such as business, health and education. In 2013 the author taught an Internet based semester module on Information Technology. The participants in that module were in full-time employment and often also had family commitments. During that semester nearly 80% of the homework was returned late. In 2014 the author taught the same semester module to a similar group of participants; however, the author included eight different game mechanics in the module. These eight mechanics were over-arching story, short term goals, points, leaderboards, badges, levelling, onboarding and engagement loops. This paper describes how these eight mechanics were introduced into the module and the positive results which were obtained.","PeriodicalId":208344,"journal":{"name":"2015 IST-Africa Conference","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133071417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 11
Ensuring sufficient literacy practice with tablet technology in Zambian schools 利用平板电脑技术确保赞比亚学校有足够的识字练习
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190560
Gabriel Walubita, L. Nieminen, R. Serpell, Emma Ojanen, H. Lyytinen, Mapenzi Choopa, Maggie Katongo, J. Jere-Folotiya, Christopher Yalukanda, Mwanza Nakawala-Maumbi
{"title":"Ensuring sufficient literacy practice with tablet technology in Zambian schools","authors":"Gabriel Walubita, L. Nieminen, R. Serpell, Emma Ojanen, H. Lyytinen, Mapenzi Choopa, Maggie Katongo, J. Jere-Folotiya, Christopher Yalukanda, Mwanza Nakawala-Maumbi","doi":"10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190560","url":null,"abstract":"Tablets are a promising mobile device for disseminating e-Learning materials at schools in Africa. E-learning materials can be especially useful for the practice of early literacy skills. Introducing mobile devices to schools can be challenging as teachers are required to make changes to their daily routines and the use of technology can be problematic in overcrowded classrooms. This study aimed to find out the most optimal way of providing GraphoGame literacy intervention via tablets for grade one learners in an urban school environment. The study tested whether GraphoGame mounted on tablets increases initial literacy skills among grade one learners. Three different conditions for providing literacy intervention with tablets in the primary school environment were compared. The study found that sufficient practice with GraphoGame on installed tablets has the potential not only to increase initial literacy skills but could also be used as a remediating intervention for early grade learners for whom low literacy is a limiting factor for their academic performance.","PeriodicalId":208344,"journal":{"name":"2015 IST-Africa Conference","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127648793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 6
Use of data mining to check the prevalence of prostate cancer: Case of Nairobi County 使用数据挖掘来检查前列腺癌的患病率:以内罗毕县为例
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190531
Njeri Ngaruiya, C. Moturi
{"title":"Use of data mining to check the prevalence of prostate cancer: Case of Nairobi County","authors":"Njeri Ngaruiya, C. Moturi","doi":"10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190531","url":null,"abstract":"Prostate cancer has been on the rise in the past years and alarming cases being found in men in their 20's. The problem is that most of the cases are diagnosed in their late stages thus the mortality rate being high. In recent years data driven analytic studies have become a common complement with novel research where different tools and algorithms are taking a centre stage in cancer research. In this research, the main objective was to use data mining to derive patterns which were used in building a prognostic tool that helps in identification of the Gleason score once screened and deciding the treatment technique. In this research, we used two popular data mining tools (R Environment and WEKA) which exhibited almost same results. The dataset contained around 485 records and 7 variables. In WEKA, a 10-fold cross-validation was used in model building and comparison between ANN and J48. The results showed that ANN is the most accurate predictor compared to J48 in all the instances displaying varying levels in the different zones created. This study contributes to society, academics and cancer research which ultimately assist in reduction of mortality rates by use of pattern recognitions which leads to better decision making. Furthermore, this is a potential impact in helping the GOK (Government of Kenya) in establishing where they should correctly place the cancer diagnosis and treatment equipment that were rolled out by the National government early 2015.","PeriodicalId":208344,"journal":{"name":"2015 IST-Africa Conference","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127697313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 4
Physical security measures for computer-based information systems: A case study of selected academic libraries in Kenya 基于计算机的信息系统的物理安全措施:肯尼亚若干学术图书馆的案例研究
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190590
R. Njoroge, D. Wambiri, N. Ogeta
{"title":"Physical security measures for computer-based information systems: A case study of selected academic libraries in Kenya","authors":"R. Njoroge, D. Wambiri, N. Ogeta","doi":"10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190590","url":null,"abstract":"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly becoming an important facilitator of effective and efficient delivery of services in higher education institutions (HEIs). The introduction of open, distance and e-learning (ODEL) mode of study has made it necessary for academic libraries to incorporate computer-based information systems (CBIS) in order to facilitate easier access to information for learning, teaching and research to all library users. To meet this objective, HEIs need to put in place measures of securing these systems. This study investigated the security measures employed by selected academic libraries in Kenya. The specific objective of this paper is to address the physical measures used by academic libraries to secure their CBIS. Data was collected through observation and interviews and was analyzed, interpreted and presented using qualitative methods. Results revealed the libraries studied had taken several physical measures to protect their CBIS. Suggestions for further research are discussed.","PeriodicalId":208344,"journal":{"name":"2015 IST-Africa Conference","volume":"119 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130484660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
The development of an e-Health system for health awareness campaigns in poor areas 开发电子保健系统，在贫困地区开展保健宣传运动
2015 IST-Africa Conference Pub Date : 2015-05-06 DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190527
C. Gremu, A. Terzoli, Mosiuoa Tsietsi
{"title":"The development of an e-Health system for health awareness campaigns in poor areas","authors":"C. Gremu, A. Terzoli, Mosiuoa Tsietsi","doi":"10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190527","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses work to develop an e-Health system called HealthAware to assist health service organisations to carry out targeted health awareness campaigns in poor areas. The system comprises two components called the Dashboard and the Health Messenger, which are web-based, Java applications that run in a peer-to-peer fashion. The Dashboard is used to create, manage, and publish awareness campaigns. The HealthMessenger facilitates end-users' access to the relevant awareness campaigns. A targeted communication strategy which splits the target population into subgroups based on their demographic characteristics and geographic locations is used to determine relevant campaigns for a user. The HealthMessenger is hosted on an application service integration platform called TeleWeaver, while the Dashboard is hosted independently of TeleWeaver. Message queuing is used to ensure reliable communication between the Dashboard and the HealthMessenger. The implementation of HealthAware contributes knowledge on developing a system that ensures that users access only the information that is relevant to them. This addresses the challenge of sifting through potentially irrelevant information before arriving at the important information which is posed by generic materials.","PeriodicalId":208344,"journal":{"name":"2015 IST-Africa Conference","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123704928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
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