IST-Africa 2014 Conference

06 - 09 May 2014, Mauritius

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2025

113

Community-based Co-design of a Deaf Education Annotation Framework (DEAF)

Presenter:	Zander Vermeulen, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Authors:	Zander Vermeulen, Stellenbosch University, South Africa William Tucker, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Frenette Southwood, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

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

2025

112

The Effects of Mobile Money on Inequality: A Panel Data Analysis

Presenter:	Enrico Nichelatti, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Authors:	Enrico Nichelatti, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Societal Implications of Technology, Case Study

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

2025

111

Challenges for Data-driven Health Planning in Primary Healthcare Facilities: A Data Work Perspective

Presenter:	Hassan Muhomi, University of Oslo, Norway
Authors:	Hassan Muhomi, University of Oslo, Norway Troels Mønsted, University of Oslo, Norway
eHealth, Case Study

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

2025

108

Exploring Organizational Resilience Towards AI-Driven Cyber Threats: A Systematic Literature Review

Presenter:	Mnqobi Prince Ndlovu, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Authors:	Prince Ndlovhu, University of Cape Town, South Africa Pitso Tsibolane, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Cyber Security, Issue

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

2025

107

Automatic Detection and Classification of Gastrointestinal Pathological Findings from Endoscopic Images using a Hybrid ResNet50-CNN

Presenter:	Samson Kinyanjui, Dedan Kimathi Unversity of Technology, Kenya
Authors:	Samson Kinyanjui, Dedan Kimathi Unversity of Technology, Kenya Juliet Moso, Dedan Kimathi Unversity of Technology, Kenya Patrick Gikunda, Dedan Kimathi Unversity of Technology, Kenya
eHealth, Application

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

2025

106

mHealth Continuance Behaviour among People Living with HIV in Developing Countries: A Rapid Review

Presenter:	Wilfred Odoke, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors:	Wilfred Odoke, University of Nairobi, Kenya Samuel Ruhiu, University of Nairobi, Kenya
eHealth, Case Study

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

2025

105

Teaching Component-Based Software Engineering and Visual Programming Language Techniques to Information Technology Students in Kenya

Presenter:	Isaac Nyabisa Oteyo, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Authors:	Isaac Oteyo, JKUAT, Kenya Eunice Mwangi, JKUAT, Kenya Stephen Kimani, JKUAT, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

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

2025

103

On the Generativity of Digital Public Goods: DHIS2 and OpenMRS in Ethiopia

Presenter:	Melaeke Serawit Negussie, University of Oslo, Norway
Authors:	Melaeke Negussie, University of Oslo, Norway Abyot Gizaw, University of Oslo, Norway Petter Nielsen, University of Oslo, Norway
eHealth, Case Study

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

2025

102

A Min-Max Based Data Normalization and Maximum Pooling Approach for Improved Maize Leaf Disease Detection

Presenter:	Damaris Waema, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Authors:	Damaris Waema, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Techno, Kenya Waweru Mwangi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Techno, Kenya Petronilla Muriithi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Techno, Kenya
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Issue

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

2025

99

Survey of Techniques for Mitigating Reactive Jamming Attacks in Internet of Things Networks

Presenter:	Enos Letsoalo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Authors:	Enos Letsoalo, Tshwane university of Technology, South Africa Tshimangadzho Tshilongamulendzhe, Tshwane university of Technology, South Africa Deon Du Plessis, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Cyber Security, Application

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

2025

98

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, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2025

95

Using a Data Observatory Approach to Support 4IR-enabled Sustainable Decarbonisation in South Africa

Presenter:	Merryl Ford, CSIR, South Africa
Authors:	Merryl Ford, CSIR, South Africa Julian Kanjere, CSIR, South Africa
Next Generation Computing, Case Study

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

2025

94

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, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2025

91

Leveraging Routine Data and Local Weather Variables for Malaria Case Prediction in Tanzania: a Deep Learning Approach

Presenter:	Janice Maige, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors:	Janice Maige, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Lembris Njotto, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Wilfred Senyoni, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

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

2025

78

Enhancing Rural Healthcare with an Automated Ensemble Machine Learning Intelligent Agent for Real-Time Diabetes Diagnosis

Presenter:	Casam Nyaga, Chuka University , Kenya
Authors:	Amos Njeru, Grand Canyon University , United States Ruth Wario, University of the Free State, South Africa Rose Njagi, Baylor Scott & White Health Central Texas, United States Casam Nyaga, Chuka University , Kenya Lucy Gitonga, Chuka University , Kenya
eHealth, Application

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

2025

77

Optimising SQL Generation for Afrikaans through an English-to-Afrikaans Double Translation Method

Presenter:	Reuben Jooste, University of Pretoria, Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI), South Africa
Authors:	Reuben Jooste, University of Pretoria, South Africa Seani Rananga, University of Pretoria, South Africa Thapelo Sindane, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Content Technologies, Case Study

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

2025

76

Explainable AI for Truthful Misinformation Detection: An Afrikaans Language Case Study

Presenter:	Arno Jooste, University of Pretoria, Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI), South Africa
Authors:	Arno Jooste, University of Pretoria, South Africa Seani Rananga, University of Pretoria, South Africa Thapelo Sindane, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Content Technologies, Case Study

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

2025

74

Water Parameter Estimation Application using Statistical Learning: the Context of Malawi

Presenter:	Peter Phiri, Sustainable Water Irrigation and Farming Technology, Malawi
Authors:	Stanley Ndebvu, Mzuzu University, Malawi Reuben Moyo, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Joseph Kumwenda, Mzuzu University, Malawi Peter Phiri, SWIFT, Malawi Vision Thondoya, Mzuzu University, Malawi Lonjezo Ndebvu, Mzuzu University, Malawi Llyod Chunga, Mzuzu University, Malawi Emmanuel Ngalande, University of Malawi, Malawi Chimango Nyasulu, Mzuzu University, Malawi Brighton Chunga, Mzuzu University, Malawi
eAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Application

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

2025

71

Guidelines for Designing an Information Architecture for a First-Year Programming Module on Moodle: Nelson Mandela University Case Study

Presenter:	Asanda Kafile, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Authors:	Asanda Kafile, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Lynette Barnard, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Dumani Kunjuzwa, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

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

2025

70

Towards Reliable 3D Crime Scene Investigation in Low-resource Regions using LiDAR

Presenter:	Mfundo Maneli, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Authors:	Mfundo Maneli, University of the western Cape, South Africa Omowunmi Isafiade, University of the western Cape, South Africa
eGovernment, Issue

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

2025

67

Blockchain Technology Adoption in Land Administration in Developing Countries: A Synthesis and Review

Presenter:	Kenneth Kithinji, United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Authors:	Kenneth Kithinji, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Joshua Ndiege, United States International University – Africa, Kenya Paula Musuva, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
eGovernment, Application

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

2025

66

Digital Skills Development in Malawi: Government Strategies and Priorities

Presenter:	Chikondi Senzani, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Authors:	Chikondi Senzani, University of Cape Town, South Africa Gwamaka Mwalemba, University of Cape Town, South Africa
eGovernment, Issue

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

2025

64

Evaluating the Learner Experience of the TCPD Learning Management System for Primary School Teachers in Tanzania

Presenter:	Joel Mtebe, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors:	Aron Kondoro, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Salome Maro, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Joel Mtebe, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Hannah Simmons, EdTech Hub, United Kingdom Aneth Komba, Tanzania Institute of Education, 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, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2025

63

Exploring Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Education in Students with Learning Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review

Presenter:	Jack Odunga, United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Authors:	Jack Odunga, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Paula Musuva, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
Technology Enhanced Learning, Issue

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

2025

62

A Cybercrime Incident Response Management and Recovery Framework for Kampala Metropolitan Area

Presenter:	Alaphat Ummusalaam, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda
Authors:	Alaphat Ummusalaam, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda Gilbert Ocen, Uganda Davis Matovu, Busitema University, Uganda Kassim Kalinaki, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda
Cyber Security, Case Study

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

2025

60

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, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2025

59

Using CNN-LSTM and KNN to Analyze Energy Consumption Patterns of Smarthome Devices

Presenter:	Edmore Chikohora, Cardfiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Authors:	Temitope Akitunde, Cardfiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Edmore Chikohora, Cardfiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Sabeen Tahir, Cardfiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Rayan Alsemmeari, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia Sheikh Bakhsh, Cardfiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Next Generation Computing, Case Study

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

2025

58

DigiDoseAR: Redefining the Future of Pharmacy Education with Augmented Reality

Presenter:	Jabulani Rumo, UWC, South Africa
Authors:	Jabulani Rumo, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Omowunmi Isafiade, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Kessel Okinga Koumou, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Samuel Egieyeh, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

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

2025

57

Fostering Understanding of Rocks and Minerals for Novice Students through Augmented Reality

Presenter:	Mihlali Cuba, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Authors:	Mihlali Cuba, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Kessel Okinga Koumou, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Omowunmi Isafiade, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Yafah Hossain, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Application

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

2025

54

Enhancing Public Health Outcomes: Machine Learning for Early Dengue Fever Detection in Low- and Middle-income Countries

Presenter:	Faith-Michael Uzoka, Mount Royal University, Canada
Authors:	Said Baadel, Mount Royal University, Canada Brian Bassey, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria Faith-Michael Uzoka, Mount Royal University, Canada
eHealth, Application

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

2025

51

Factors of Human Resource Information Systems in Health Organizations' Sustainability in South Africa

Presenter:	Emmanuel Udekwe, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Authors:	Emmanuel Udekwe, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
eHealth, Case Study

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

2025

50

A Systematic Review of Public Key Cryptography: Implementation, Challenges, and Future Opportunities

Presenter:	Daniel Gyasi-Nyarko, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana
Authors:	Daniel Gyasi-Nyarko, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Emmanuel Freeman, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Martin Mabeifam Ujapka, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Wellington Amponsah, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Stephen Obeng Amoako, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana
Cyber Security, Application

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

2025

46

Social ISP for Reducing Digital Inequality

Presenter:	Marko Nieminen, Aalto University, Finland
Authors:	Oleg Missikoff, Sapienza University, Italy Heikki Almay, Karugrid Oy, Finland Marko Nieminen, AALTO University, Finland Antti Pinomaa, LUT University, Finland Martti Ylikoski, Poutanet Oy, Finland
Global Development & Entrepreneurship, Application

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

2025

45

Assessing E-Government Systems on Public Service Delivery in Ghana: A Bibliometric Analysis

Presenter:	Theophilus Acquah, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana
Authors:	Theophilus Acquah, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Emmanuel Freeman, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana William Leslie Brown-Acquaye, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Patrick Acheampong, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Israel Edem Agbehadji, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana Richard Millham, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
eGovernment, Case Study

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

2025

44

Design and Implementation of a Real-Time Groundwater Monitoring System Using IoTs

Presenter:	Banjo Ayoade Aderemi, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Main Campus, South Africa
Authors:	Banjo Aderemi, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Main Ca, South Africa Thomas Olwal, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Main Ca, South Africa Tsholofelo Tladi, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Main Ca, South Africa Julius Ndambuki, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Main Ca, 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, ISBN: 978-1-905824-74-8

2025

40

Evaluating the Impact and Challenges of Public Disaster Alert Systems in KwaZulu-Natal

Presenter:	Louis Mothwa, CSIR, South Africa
Authors:	Phindulo Mulaudzi, CSIR, South Africa Bayanda Mokoto, CSIR, South Africa Louis Mothwa, CSIR, South Africa Tsumbedzo Mukange, CSIR, South Africa Hildegarde Koen, CSIR, South Africa Zimasa Ndamase, CSIR, South Africa
eGovernment, Case Study

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

2025

31

Early Warning and Monitoring System for Asthmatic Patients

Presenter:	Fidelis Ayite, Carnegie Mellon University, Ghana
Authors:	Fidelis Ayite, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda Ahmed Biyabani, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda Pacifique Hategekimana, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda Nadine Uwajeneza, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda Odile Nzambamariya, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda
eHealth, Application

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

2025

29

Impact of Inadequate Knowledge Management in Healthcare and The Role of Clinical Information Systems: A View from Doctors

Presenter:	Edmond C Kungwalo, University of Malawi, Malawi
Authors:	Edmond Kungwalo, University of Malawi, Malawi Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi Patrick Chikumba, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Malawi
eHealth, Case Study

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

2025

25

Enhancing Transparency and Security in Means Testing for Education Financing: A Blockchain-Based Approach

Presenter:	Alex Kibet, Laikipia University, Kenya
Authors:	Alex Kibet, Laikipia University, Kenya
eGovernment, Application

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

2025

23

“Left Behind” in Digital Transformation: A Case of E-government Non-Use among Senior Citizens in Kenya

Presenter:	Anne Muchiri, United States International University- Africa, Kenya
Authors:	Anne Muchiri, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Charles Juma, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Joshua Rumo Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya Paula Musuva, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
eGovernment, Case Study

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

2025

22

A Policy Framework for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Institutions

Presenter:	Adam A. Alli, Islamic University in Uganda , Uganda
Authors:	Adam Alli, Soroti University, Uganda Yasin Magombe, Islamic university In uganda, Uganda Ibrahim Lwembawo, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda Juma Kasadha, Kean University, Wenzhou Campus, China
Technology Enhanced Learning, Issue

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

2025

20

Assessing Cybersecurity Readiness: Methods for Evaluating Prospective Undergraduate Students' Preparedness Before Transitioning to University

Presenter:	Nick Rwandarugali, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Authors:	Nick Rwandarugali, University of Cape Town, South Africa Dirk Snyman, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Cyber Security, Issue

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

2025

17

Fuzzy Logic Predictive Model for Early Diagnosis and Prognosis of Breast and Prostate Cancer

Presenter:	Aggrey Shitsukane, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
Authors:	Aggrey Shitsukane, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya Michael Odhiambo, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya Walter Kihuya, The Management University of Africa, Kenya Samuel Kariuki, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya Mathew Egessa, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
eHealth, Application

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

2025

8

Analysis of Digital Health Tools and Technologies Influence on Equitable Access to Universal Health Coverage in Kenya

Presenter:	Ruth Wambua, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors:	Ruth Wambua, United States International University-Africa, Kenya Collins Oduor, United States International University-Africa, Kenya Jimmy Macharia, United States International University-Africa, Kenya
eHealth, Case Study

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

2025

2

A Comparison of Three AI Tutoring Bots Communicating in isiZulu using OpenAI’s GPT‑3.5‑turbo, GPT-4-turbo, and GPT-4o

Presenter:	Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Authors:	Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Technology Enhanced Learning, Case Study

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

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