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2007

Overview of MPOWER: Middleware Platform for the Cognitively Impaired and Elderly

Presenter:	Andreas Pitsillides, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
Authors:	Andreas Pitsillides, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Eleni Themistokleous, University of Cyprus, Cyprus George Samaras, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Ståle Walderhaug, SINTEF ICT, Norway Ole M Winnem, SINTEF ICT, Norway
eHealth, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2007 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2007, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 1-905824-04-1

2013

177

Overview of Radio and Satellite Tracking Solutions for Maritime Applications

Presenter:	Dimov Stojce Ilcev, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Stojce Dimov Ilcev, Durban University of Technology, South Africa Oludayo Olugbara, Durban University of Technology, South Africa Ivan Skoryk, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
eInfrastructures, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2013 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2013, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-38-0

2010

183

Pedestrian and Multimodal Route Guidance Adaptation for Elderly Citizens

Presenter:	Maria Panou, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece
Authors:	Maria Panou, Hellenic Institute of Transport, Greece Katerina Touliou, Hellenic Institute of Transport, Greece Evangelos Bekiaris, Hellenic Institute of Transport, Greece Evangelia Gaitanidou, Hellenic Institute of Transport, Greece
ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2010 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2010, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-15-1

2006

170

PENSAS@MOZ

Presenter:	Jeremias Correia , Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique, Mozambique
Authors:	Antonio Batel Anjo, University of Aveiro, Portugal Joaquim Sousa Pinto, University of Aveiro, Portugal Paula Oliveira, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2006 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds). IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2006, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 1-905824-01-7

2025

People First: Humanism is Back

Presenter:	Alfredo M. Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Authors:	Alfredo Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Societal Implications of Technology, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2025 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2025, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2018

Perceived Impact of Devolved Health Services on Implementation of DHIS2 in Kenya: A Qualitative Study

Presenter:	Josephine Karuri, Moi University, Kenya
Authors:	Josephine Karuri, Moi University, Kenya Peter Waiganjo, University of Nairobi, Kenya Daniel Orwa, University of Nairobi, Kenya
eHealth, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2018 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2018, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-59-5

2026

210

Perceived Use of AI in Enhancing IT Compliance and Risk Management in the Financial Industry of Namibia

Presenter:	Ester Shikudule, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Authors:	Ester Shikudule, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Katazo Amunkete, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Next Generation Computing, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2014

155

Perception of Sudan Peritoneal Dialysis Program’s Staff to Medical Electronic Records

Presenter:	Rafaa Ashamallah Ghobrial Morgos, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan
Authors:	Rafaa Ashamallah Ghobrial Morgos, National Centre for Research, Sudan Khalid Mohamemd Alhassan Alakad, Sudan Peritoneal Dialysis, Ribat University, Sudan
eHealth, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2014 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2014, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-43-4

2018

125

Perceptions of Online Banking Custodians on System Development and User Behaviour: An Empirical Study

Presenter:	Mathias Mujinga, University of South Africa, South Africa
Authors:	Mathias Mujinga, University of South Africa, South Africa Mariki M. Eloff, University of South Africa, South Africa Jan H. Kroeze, University of South Africa, South Africa
Cyber Security, Case Study

2025

216

Perceptions of the Use of Generative AI in Higher Education: A Survey of Tanzanian Universities

Presenter:	Salome Maro, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors:	Salome Maro, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Aron Kondoro, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Joel Mtebe, MJNUAT, Tanzania
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2025 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2025, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2019

Perceptions on Using E-learning in Preserving Knowledge on Namibia's Indigenous Medicinal Plants

Presenter:	Katazo Amunkete, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Authors:	Katazo Amunkete, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Corne Van Staden, University of South Africa, South Africa Marthie Schoeman, University of South Africa, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2019 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2019, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-62-5

2022

129

Perceptual Impacts of Wireless Network Impairments on Video Streaming QoE using Taguchi Approach

Presenter:	Alex Mongi, College of Informatics and Virtual Education, The University of Dodoma, Tanzania
Authors:	Alex Mongi, The University of Dodma, Tanzania
Content Technologies, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2022 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2022, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-68-7

2025

240

Performance Analysis of Topic Modelling Algorithms on a South African HIV/AIDS Question Dataset

Presenter:	Kyle Stone, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Kyle Stone, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Sunday Ojo, Durban University of Technology, Nigeria Chunling Tu, Tshwane University of Technology, China
eHealth, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2025 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2025, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2026

186

Performance Engineering of a National eLMIS: Optimising Microservices, Caching and High-Volume Workflows in Lesotho’s Health Supply Chain

Presenter:	Lebajoa Mphatsi, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
Authors:	Lineo Mejaele, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Lebajoa Mphatsi, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Khabo Morolong, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Khobatha Setetemela, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Mookho Kheleli, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Penane Maime, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Lethusang Kotjomela, Chemonics, Lesotho Masalemone Mokone, Ministry of Health, Lesotho
eHealth, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2021

200

Performance Evaluation for Electronic Health Information Systems in Uganda

Presenter:	Margaret Nagwovuma, Makerere University, Uganda
Authors:	Margaret Nagwovuma, Makerere University, Uganda Lillian Ndagire, Makerere University, Uganda Emmanuel Eilu, Uganda Christian University, Uganda
eHealth, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2021 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-66-3

2026

141

Performance Evaluation of Two Private Cloud Systems to Provide Educational e-Services to South African Public Schools Clusters

Presenter:	Tinashe Magwenzi, Rhodes University, South Africa
Authors:	Tinashe Magwenzi, Rhodes University, South Africa Alfredo Terzoli, Rhodes University, South Africa Zelalem Shibeshi, Rhodes University, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2019

131

Performance Monitoring of Mobile Broadband in a Developing Country

Presenter:	Folasade Dahunsi, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Authors:	Folasade Dahunsi, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria Ayokunle Akinlabi, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria Olumide Obe, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria Jide Popoola, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
Global Development, Application

2020

Personal Cloud Computing Adoption: Integrating IT Mindfulness with TAM

Presenter:	John Oredo, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors:	John Oredo, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Next Generation Computing, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2020 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2020, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-64-9

2012

127

Personalised Guidance on the Mobile Phone for Travellers in Emergency Situations

Presenter:	Maria Panou, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece
Authors:	Maria Panou, CERTH/HIT, Greece Evangelos Bekiaris, CERTH/HIT, Greece Kostas Kalogirou, CERTH/HIT, Greece Phil Blythe, UNEW, United Kingdom
Mobile Applications (incl M-Education, Social Networking), Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2012 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2012, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-34-2

2025

135

Personalized Learning Paths: Bayesian Network-Based Pre-Assessment Grouping

Presenter:	Mary Asunta Gaceri, Meru University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Authors:	Mary Asunta, JKUAT, Kenya Ronald Mwangi, JKUAT, Kenya Michael Kimwele, JKUAT, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2025 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2025, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2013

171

Perspectives on Underutilisation of ICT in Education in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya

Presenter:	Josephat O. Oroma, Muni University, Uganda
Authors:	Josephat O. Oroma, Tumaini University, Tanzania Sarah Kiden, Uganda Christian University, Uganda Marianne W. Maghenda, Narok University College, Kenya Saitoti Ntiyani, Narok University College, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Application

2014

183

Perun - Modern Aproach for User Identity and Service Management

Presenter:	Michal Procházka, CESNET, Czech Republic
Authors:	Michal Prochazka, CESNET, Czech Republic Slavek Licehammer, CESNET, Czech Republic Ludek Matyska, CESNET, Czech Republic
eInfrastructures and Cloud Computing, Application

2026

185

PHAST: A Multi-Context Framework for Hybrid Threat Intelligence and Automated Detection Systems

Presenter:	Victor Obojo, CyberDome Nigeria, Nigeria
Authors:	Victor Obojo, CyberDome Nigeria, Nigeria Richard Ikuesan, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates Elias Iortom, CyberDome Nigeria, Nigeria
Cyber Security, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2015

231

Physical Security Measures for Computer-Based Information Systems: a Case Study of Selected Academic Libraries in Kenya

Presenter:	Rose Njoroge, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Authors:	Rose W. Njoroge, Kenyatta University, Kenya Daniel M. Wambiri, Kenyatta University, Kenya Norbert Ogeta, Kenyatta University
eInfrastructures, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2015 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2015, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-50-2

2017

251

Pick Location Security: Seamless Integrated Multi-Factor Authentication

Presenter:	Icconies Ramatsakane, PwC, South Africa
Authors:	Kobosa Ramatsakane, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Wai Sze Leung, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Cyber Security, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2017, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-56-4

2010

107

Planning an Multi-institutional Information for Development Study Centre

Presenter:	Erkki Sutinen , University of Turku, Finland
Authors:	Andrés Moreno, University of Eastern Finland, Finland Erkki Sutinen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland Teemu Laine, University of Eastern Finland, Finland Marlien Herselman, Meraka Institute, South Africa John Isaac, Meraka Institute, South Africa Adele Botha, Meraka Institute, South Africa Thato Foko, Meraka Institute, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Issue

2008

Policy and Change Management Implications in Building a Continental-wide eHealth Network in Africa: What Can We Learn from NEPAD e-Schools Programme?

Presenter:	Adesina Iluyemi, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Authors:	Adesina Iluyemi, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom Jim Briggs, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
eHealth, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2008 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2008, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-07-6

2013

Policy-Based Radios for Spectrum Sharing

Presenter:	Malcolm Brew, Mawingu, Kenya
Authors:	Timothy Brown, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda
ICT Regulatory Frameworks, Issue

2017

216

Pooling Human Resources Needed to Leverage Open Source Health Information Software Platforms in Developing Countries

Presenter:	Brown Msiska, University of Malawi, Malawi
Authors:	Brown Msiska, University of Oslo, Norway
eHealth, Case Study

2007

136

Portal/Portable Knowledge for Development: The Case of Sudan

Presenter:	Rafaa Ashamallah Ghobrial Morgos, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan
Authors:	Rafaa Ashamallah Ghobrial, National Centre for Research, Sudan
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Case Study

2018

Porting Bacis Decision Support System for Antenatal Care onto OpenMRS

Presenter:	Vincent Horner, University of South Africa, South Africa
Authors:	Vincent Horner, University of South Africa, South Africa Cheten Mashingaidze, University of South Africa, South Africa
eHealth, Application

2012

147

Positioning Internet of Things Application, and Associated Human Behavioural Changes in a Developing Context

Presenter:	Louis Coetzee, Meraka Institute, CSIR, South Africa
Authors:	Louis Coetzee, CSIR Meraka, South Africa Johan Eksteen, Microsoft International, South Africa
RFID and Networked Enterprise, Application

2010

Positioning IPTTOs in Universities and Research Institutions as Effective Platforms for Transfer of Technology in Nigeria

Presenter:	David Okongwu, IPTX Limited, Nigeria
Authors:	David Okongwu, IPTX Limited, Nigeria
Technology Transfer, Case Study

2011

158

Presenter:	Borys Czerniejewski, IPM sp. z o.o., Poland
Authors:	Borys Czerniejewski, IPM sp. z o.o., Poland Adam Piasecki, Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG, Poland Termination Mambiravana, Loctogon Enterprises (Private) Limited, Zimbabwe Łukasz Nowakowski, 2CONN sp. z o.o. , Poland
Technology Transfer, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2011 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2011, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-24-3

2007

Postgraduate Medical Education: Videoconferencing a Possible Solution for Africa?

Presenter:	Maurice Mars, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors:	Maurice Mars, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
eHealth, Case Study

2009

Posture and Movement Monitoring for Ambient Assisted Living

Presenter:	Matjaz Gams, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Authors:	Mitja Lustrek, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia Matjaz Gams, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia Igone Velez, CEIT, Spain
eHealth, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2009 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2009, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-11-3

2014

PotatoSense: A Wireless Sensor Network System for Precision Agriculture

Presenter:	Kavi Kumar Khedo, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Authors:	Kavi Kumar Khedo, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Mohammad Riyad Hosseny, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Mohammad Ziyad Toonah, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Application

2013

105

Poultry Contractual Farming Decision Support System

Presenter:	Khulekani Sibanda, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Authors:	Thambo Nyathi, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe Sibusisiwe Dube, NUST, Zimbabwe Khulekani Sibanda, NUST, Zimbabwe Belinda Mutunhu, NUST, Zimbabwe
ICT for Environmental Sustainability and eAgriculture, Application

2016

277

Power to the People - Unintended Effects of ICTs in Democracies

Presenter:	Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
Authors:	Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
Societal Implications of Technology, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2016 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2016, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-54-0

2015

Practicing Evidence-Based Medicine in Developing Countries

Presenter:	Juha Puustjärvi, University of Helsinki, Finland
Authors:	Juha Puustjärvi, University of Helsinki, Finland Leena Puustjärvi, The Pharmacy of Kaivopuisto, Finland
eHealth, Issue

2018

Pre-Processing and Feature Extraction Technique for Hand-drawn Finite Automata Recognition

Presenter:	Kehinde Aruleba, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Authors:	Kehinde Aruleba, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Sigrid Ewert, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Ian Sanders, University of South-Africa, South Africa Mpho Raborife, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

2016

101

Pre-Service Teacher’s Understanding of LEAP21 Learning Design Elements in MOOC Environments

Presenter:	Jameson Goto, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors:	Jameson Goto, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Jacqueline Batchelor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Geoffrey Lautenbach, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

2014

108

Predicting Adoption of mHealth Technology in Resource Constrained Environments

Presenter:	Gilbert Maiga, Makerere University, Uganda
Authors:	Gilbert Maiga, Makerere University, Uganda Flavia Namagembe, Makerere University, Uganda
eHealth, Case Study

2021

Predicting Cyber Attacks in a Proxy Server using Support Vector Machine (SVM) Learning Algorithm

Presenter:	Moses Agana, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Authors:	Moses Agana, University of Calabar, Nigeria Joseph Edu, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Cyber Security, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2021 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-66-3

2020

Predicting Online Purchase Intentions in Business Administration Graduate Students

Presenter:	Joseph Kizito Bada, Makerere University Business School, Uganda
Authors:	Joseph Kizito Bada, Makerere University Business School, Uganda Abdallah Nyero, Makerere University Business School, Uganda Elizabeth Asianzu, Makerere University Business School, Uganda Hajarah Ali Namuwaya, Makerere University Business School, Uganda
Societal Implications of Technology, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2020 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2020, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-64-9

2020

127

Prediction of Cancer Basing on Risk Factors using Ensemble Learning

Presenter:	Ruth Wario, University of the Free State, South Africa
Authors:	Emmanuel Ahishakiye, Kyambogo University, Kenya Ruth Wario, University of Free State, South Africa Ronald W. Mwangi, Jomo Kenyatta University, Uganda Danison Taremwa, Kyambogo University, Uganda
eHealth, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2020 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2020, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-64-9

2021

Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Blended Learning: A New Dawn for Institutions of Higher Learning

Presenter:	Jackson Machii, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
Authors:	Jackson Machii, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya Julius Murumba, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya Elyjoy Micheni, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2021 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-66-3

2022

Preliminary Experiments on the Performance of Machine Learning Models

Presenter:	Misheck Banda, University of South Africa, South Africa
Authors:	Misheck Banda, UNISA, South Africa Ernest Ketcha Ngassam, UNISA, South Africa Ernest Mnkandla, UNISA, South Africa
Next Generation Computing, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2022 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2022, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-68-7

2015

178

Preparing Teachers to Integrate Tablet Computers into Teaching and Learning

Presenter:	Eunice Eyitayo Olakanmi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors:	Jacqueline Batchelor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Eunice Eyitayo Olakanmi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

2013

138

Presenting a Framework for using Full Decentralized Virtualization on Desktop Computers in an Educational Laboratory Environment

Presenter:	Frederik Hattingh, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Frederik Hattingh, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Albertus Buitendag, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Issue

2014

165

Presenting a Framework Utilising the Cloud to Facilitate Asset Management

Presenter:	Willem J.J. Thompson, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Willem Thompson, TUT, South Africa Frederik Hattingh, TUT, South Africa Albertus Buitendag, TUT,
eInfrastructures and Cloud Computing, Issue

2008

106

Presenting a Knowledge Support Portlet as part of a Collaborative Educational Community Learning Area

Presenter:	Bertie Buitendag, TUT, South Africa
Authors:	Bertie Buitendag, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Jacobus (Potjie) van der Walt, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Networked Enterprise, Application

2012

Presenting a Security Model for Protecting private and personal information in the Cloud

Presenter:	Tumelo Malebane, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Herman Kriel, Government Pension Administration , South Africa Tumelo Malebane, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Albertus Buitendag, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Jacobus Van Der Walt, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Cloud Computing, Issue

2016

122

Preservation of Digital Research Content in Academic Institutions: A Case Study of Moi University, Kenya

Presenter:	Juliet Erima, Moi University, Kenya, Kenya
Authors:	Juliet Erima, Moi University, Kenya Winnie Masai, InformAction, Kenya Mary Wosyanju, University of Kabianga, Kenya
Digital Libraries, Case Study

2018

Preventing Utilization of Shared Network Resources by Detecting IP Spoofing Attacks through Validation of source IP Address

Presenter:	Hussein Lema, University of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
Authors:	Hussein Lema, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Fatma Simba, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Abdulla Ally, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Cyber Security, Application

2010

Privacy and Data Protection in eHealth: A Comparative Approach between South African and French Legal Systems

Presenter:	Nathalie Ferraud-Ciandet, Grenoble Ecole de Management, France
Authors:	Nathalie Ferraud-Ciandet, Grenoble Ecole de Management, France
eHealth, Issue

2016

212

Privacy and Security issues for a Patient-centric Approach in Public Healthcare in a Resource Constrained Setting

Presenter:	Richard Pankomera, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Authors:	Richard Pankomera, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa Darelle Van Greunen, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
eHealth, Issue

2023

Private Timestamps and Selective Verification of Notarised Data on a Blockchain

Presenter:	Owen Vaughan, nChain, United Kingdom
Authors:	Enrique Larraia, nChain, United Kingdom Owen Vaughan, nChain, United Kingdom
Next Generation Computing, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2023 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2023, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-70-0

2016

275

Process as an Element of UX in Collecting Indigenous Knowledge: A Case Study in South Africa

Presenter:	Gugu Khalala, CSIR, South Africa
Authors:	Gugu Khalala, CSIR, South Africa Adele Botha, CSIR, South Africa Ishmael Makitla, CSIR, South Africa
ICT4D, Case Study

2006

137

Process Management in eGovernment: Approaches and Methodologies

Presenter:	Philip Seltsikas, University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Authors:	Philip Seltsikas, University of Surrey, United Kingdom Silke Palkovits, University of Surrey, Austria
eGovernment, Application

2016

288

Promoting Savings among Low Income Earners in Kenya through Mobile Money

Presenter:	Patrick Kanyi Wamuyu, USIU-Africa, Kenya
Authors:	Patrick Wamuyu, USIU-Africa, Kenya
Societal Implications of Technology, Issue

2025

Promoting University Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Skills on E-Learning Platforms Using Educational Data Mining

Presenter:	Ruth Wario, University of the Free State, South Africa
Authors:	Eric Araka, Kenyatta University, Kenya Ruth Wario, 2University of the Free State, South Africa Elizaphan Maina, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2025 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2025, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2011

134

Promoting Widespread Diffusion of ICTs to Speed up Achievements of the MDGs in Africa: a Case for the MDG 2 in Uganda

Presenter:	Wilson OKaka, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Authors:	Wilson Okaka, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Issue

2018

132

Promoting Women ICT Start-Ups to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment: A Case of Strathmore University-@iBizAfrica

Presenter:	Tracy Weru, Strathmore University, Kenya
Authors:	Tracy Weru, Strathmore Univerisity, Kenya Joseph Sevilla, Strathmore University , Kenya Bernard Chiira , Strathmore Univerisity, Kenya Linda Kwamboka, Strathmore University , Kenya Alexander Kennedy, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited, Kenya Sarah Oyungu, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

2010

Proposal for a Logistic Domain Ontology

Presenter:	Flavio Bonfatti, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Authors:	Flavio Bonfatti, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy Paola Daniela Monari, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy Luca Martinelli, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Open Source Software - Applications, Application

2009

211

Proposed Framework for Closing the Rural-Urban Digital Gap in Uganda

Presenter:	Jude Ssempebwa, Kampala International University, Uganda
Authors:	Paschalia Ouma, Kampala International University, Uganda Jude Ssempebwa, Kampala International University, Uganda
ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility, Case Study

2011

109

Proposed ICT-Enabled Services Model for Local Authorities in Kenya

Presenter:	Dennis Ochieng', Moi University, Kenya
Authors:	Dennis Ochieng, Moi University, Kenya David Gichoya, Moi University, Kenya Cephas Odini, Moi University, Kenya
eGovernment and eDemocracy, Case Study

2010

119

Proposed Information Access Network Architecture for Government Information and Services: Progress Report

Presenter:	Lerato Lerato, University of Stellenbosch, Lesotho
Authors:	Lerato Lerato, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Maletsabisa Molapo, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
eGovernment and eDemocracy, Application

2019

134

Proposed Model for Visual and Intuitive Crime Investigation Based on Associative Rule Mining Technique (VICIBARM): A Case Study of Kenya

Presenter:	Edigar Adero, Technical University of kenya(TUK), Kenya
Authors:	Edigar Adero, TUK, Kenya George Okeyo, De montfront University, United Kingdom Waweru Mwangi, JKUAT, Kenya
eGovernment, Case Study

2012

Proposing a Context-Sensitive Financing Model for Sustainability of ICT4D Initiatives

Presenter:	Sikhumbuzo Ngwenya, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Authors:	Sikhumbuzo Ngwenya, University of Fort Hare, South Africa Mamello Thinyane, Fort Hare University, South Africa Alfredo Terzoli, Rhodes University, South Africa
Living Labs, Case Study

2016

268

Prototyping mAgriculture Applications among Smallholder Farmers

Presenter:	Bonface Ireri, University of Free State, South Africa
Authors:	Amos Gichamba, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya Peter Waiganjo, University of Nairobi, Kenya Dan Orwa, University of Nairobi, Kenya Ruth Wario, University of Free State, South Africa Bonface Ngari, University of Free State, South Africa
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Case Study

2016

217

Prototyping Smart City Applications over Large Scale M2M Testbed

Presenter:	Nyasha Mukudu, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Authors:	Nyasha Mukudu, University of Cape Town, South Africa Neco Ventura, University of Cape Town, South Africa Joyce Mwangama, University of Cape Town, Germany Asma Elmangoush, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany Ronald Steinke, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Germany Thomas Magedanz, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
Future Internet, Application

2016

244

Provisional Findings on Linking Climate Information to Livelihood Strategies through ICTs among Rural Women in Kitui County, Kenya

Presenter:	Michaelina Yohannis, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors:	Michaelina Almaz Yohannis, University of Nairobi, Kenya Timothy M. Waema, University of Nairobi, Kenya Agnes N. Wausi, University of Nairobi, Kenya
ICT4D, Case Study

2010

Public Decision Making Support: A Developing Country Perspective

Presenter:	Love Ekenberg, Stockholm University , Sweden
Authors:	Mona Riabacke, Stockholm University, Sweden Samuel Bohman, Stockholm University, Sweden Mats Danielson, Stockholm University, Sweden Love Ekenberg, Stockholm University, Senegal Waly Faye, Commission Electorale Nationale Autonome, Senegal Aron Larsson, Stockholm University, Sweden
eGovernment and eDemocracy, Application

2022

Public Sentiments in User Generated Content amid COVID-19 Pandemic in Ghana

Presenter:	Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, University of Ghana, Ghana
Authors:	Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, University of Ghana, Ghana
Societal Implications of Technology, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2022 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2022, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-68-7

2007

124

Quality of Service for Rural Telemedicine Systems

Presenter:	Phumzile Malindi, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Authors:	Phumzile Malindi, Walter Sisulu University of Technology, South Africa MTE Kahn, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
eInfrastructures, Application

2017

Quantitative Metadata on e-Government Ontologies in the oeGov Repository

Presenter:	Jean Vincent Fonou Dombeu, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Jean Vincent Fonou Dombeu, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
eGovernment, Case Study

2020

146

Question Answering using Automatically Generated Semantic Networks – the Case of Swahili Questions

Presenter:	Barack Wanjawa, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors:	Barack Wanjawa, University of Nairobi, Kenya Lawrence Muchemi, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Content Technologies, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2020 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2020, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-64-9

2026

176

RandX: Decentralizing the South African Rand through Blockchain

Presenter:	Ndumiso Zondi, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Authors:	Ndumiso Zondi, University of Pretoria, South Africa Stacey Baror, University of Pretoria, South Africa Sheunesu Makura, University of Pretoria, South Africa Hein Venter, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Cyber Security, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2021

121

Raspberry Pi Based Recording System for Acoustic Monitoring of Bird Species.

Presenter:	Gabriel Njoroge, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Authors:	Gabriel Njoroge, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya Ciira wa Maina, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2021 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-66-3

2018

131

RDSMS – A South African Research and Development Survey Management System

Presenter:	Louis Engelbrecht, CSIR, South Africa
Authors:	Louis Engelbrecht, CSIR, South Africa Coral Featherstone, CSIR, South Africa Pule Matyila, CSIR, South Africa Kirsten du Toit, CSIR, South Africa lThomas Fogwill, CSIR, South Africa Ronell Alberts, CSIR, South Africa
eGovernment, Application

2015

218

Re-engineering School Healthcare Services Using Mobile Technologies, in the Eastern Cape

Presenter:	Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Authors:	Alida Veldsman, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa Darelle Van Greunen, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
eHealth, Case Study

2017

139

Re-Using Old Cellphones for IoT Applications

Presenter:	Karabo Modise, University of Johannesburg , South Africa
Authors:	Karabo Modise, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Suvendi Rimer, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Khmaies Ouahada, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Richard Ndjiongue, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Next Generation Computing, Application

2019

176

Re-visiting National eHealth Strategies in the IoT and Big Data Era

Presenter:	Anthony Maina, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Authors:	Anthony Maina, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya Upasana Singh, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
eHealth, Issue

2021

166

Real Time Flood Monitoring and Prevention Using IoT Sensors in Developing Countries

Presenter:	Fatimah Curumtally, Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius
Authors:	Fatimah Curumtally, Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius Rajeev Khoodeeram, Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2021 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-66-3

2018

Real-time Driver Advisory Model: Intelligent Transportation Systems Real-time Driver Advisory Model: Intelligent Transportation Systems

Presenter:	James Obuhuma, Maseno University, Kenya
Authors:	James Obuhuma, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya Henry Okoyo, Maseno University, Kenya Sylvester McOyowo, Maseno University, Kenya
eInfrastructures, Application

2007

Rebag-Ware: Reputation-based Governance of Public Works

Presenter:	Lucio Picci, University of Bologna, Italy
Authors:	Roberto Confalonieri, Universitat Politecnica de Cataluny, Spain Cristiano Leoni, Tek Tank, University of Bologna, Italy Lucio Picci, Tek Tank, University of Bologna, Italy
eGovernment, Application

2007

Recent Advances in Enterprise Reference Architecture (ERA)

Presenter:	Zeljko Panian, Ekonomski fakultet Zagreb, Croatia
Authors:	Zeljko Panian, Ekonomski Fakultet Zagreb, Croatia
Networked Enterprise, Case Study

2026

146

Recommendations for Enhancing Offline Functionality to ensure Information Availability in South African Public Electronic Health Information Systems

Presenter:	Ronewa Nthatheni, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
Authors:	Ronewa Gilbert Nthatheni, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Tumiso Thulare, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Keneilwe Jeannette Maremi, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Siyabonga Mthethwa, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
eHealth, Issue

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2018

274

Reconstruction of Historical Landscapes: An Alternative Approach to Monitor Land Cover Change

Presenter:	Joyce Gosata Maphanyane, University of Botswana, Botswana
Authors:	Joyce Maphanyane, University of Botswana, Botswana
eGovernment, Case Study

2021

141

Recursive Feature Elimination for DDoS Detection on Software Define Network

Presenter:	Lonnie Shumirai Matsa, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Authors:	Lonnie Shumirai Matsa, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Guy-Alain Zodi-Lusilao, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Fungai Bhuna Shava, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Cyber Security, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2021 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2021, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-66-3

2007

RED-p – Addressing the Resource Divide in Educational Development for Rural Areas of Tanzania

Presenter:	Kenedy Greyson, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), Tanzania
Authors:	Kenedy Greyson, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Tanzania Petro Pesha, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Mussa Kissaka, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Damian Haule, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology,
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Application

2026

163

Reflections on e-Agriculture: Insights into Equity, Participation and Knowledge Transformation in Resource Constrained Aquaponics Settings

Presenter:	Priviledge Mabiza Kanotangudza, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Authors:	Priviledge Mabiza, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Swelihle Msomi, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Phumla Dlamini, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Darelle Van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Larry Icard, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Fezeka Majiki, INMED, South Africa
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2008

Reflections on the Africa Drive Project: Lessons in Blended Learning and Technology Usage

Presenter:	Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Authors:	Darelle Van Greunen, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa Claudia Pietersen, North West University, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills, Case Study

2026

157

Regenerative Education Systems: Aligning Experiential Learning with Africa’s Emerging Opportunity Landscapes

Presenter:	Ndubueze Mbah, State University of New York at Buffalo, United States
Authors:	Ndubueze Leonard Mbah, State University of New York at Buffalo, United States Mara Huber, State University of New York at Buffalo, United States
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

Published in: IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

2013

174

Regulatory Convergence of ICT Sectors in the East African Community (EAC): Challenges for the Current Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks and Lessons from the European Union Experience

Presenter:	Joseph Nyaga, InterDisciplinary Centre for Law and ICT (ICRI), Belgium
Authors:	Joseph Nyaga, Interdisciplinary Centre for Law and ICT (ICRI), Belgium Peggy Valcke, Interdisciplinary Centre for Law and ICT (ICRI), Belgium Jos Dumortier, Interdisciplinary Centre for Law and ICT (ICRI), Belgium
ICT Regulatory Frameworks, Case Study

2025

Remote Sensing Application in Maize Production: A Bibliometric Analysis

Presenter:	Simbarashe Jombo, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa
Authors:	Simbarashe Jombo, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa Mohamed Abd Elbasit, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Application

Published in: IST-Africa 2025 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2025, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2016

203

Remote Sensor Network for Off-Grid Renewable Energy Monitoring

Presenter:	Zenville Erasmus, University of The Western Cape (UWC), South Africa
Authors:	Zenville Erasmus, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Antoine Bagula, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Future Internet, Application

2014

182

Requirements for Secure Graphical Password Schemes

Presenter:	Mokgadi Rasekgala, CSIR, South Africa
Authors:	Mokgadi Rasekgala, CSIR, South Africa Sigrid Ewert, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Ian Sanders, University of South Africa, South Africa Thomas Fogwill, CSIR, South Africa
Cyber Security, Issue

2017

194

Requirements for Stereovision-based Access Control for Physical Spaces

Presenter:	Brian Greaves, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors:	Brian Greaves, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Marijke Coetzee, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Wai Sze Leung, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Cyber Security, Issue

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