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FIT Student Papers [24]
Selected student papers from the Faculty of Information Technology
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IoT pulse oximetry model for early detection of COVID-19
(Strathmore University, 2021)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, is a respiratory illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). With no specific treatment ... -
A Computer vision-based model for crop yield prediction using remote sensing data
(Strathmore University, 2021)Arguably, crop yield data forms the most important measure of crop productivity in agriculture. With adequate crop yield data, local and international bodies can develop effective agricultural policy leading up to sustainable ... -
A Duplicate number plate detection system using fixed location cameras
(Strathmore University, 2021)Vehicle registration is a legal necessity to all, any vehicle purchased must be registered and the purpose of this registration is to assist in vehicle identification. The vehicle identifier is usually a metal or plastic ... -
A Deep normalized neural network model for strawberry fungal leaf disease detection
(Strathmore University, 2021)Strawberry is one of the cash crops that are being grown in Kenya for both export and local consumption. However, strawberry fungal leaf diseases are threatening the existence of this crop which is an important input in ... -
A Honeypot based malware analysis tool for SACCOs in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Kenya had her first established Savings and Credit Co-operative (SACCO) society in 1908 and to date, the SACCO societies have grown into a Billion-dollar industry. SACCOs contribute 5.72% to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product ... -
A Model to measure online student engagement using eye tracking and body movement analysis
(Strathmore University, 2021)Many institutions are adopting remote learning as way of expanding and offering their programs to mostly undergraduate students and adults seeking further education or training, and as a way of doing this at low costs; ... -
Food recommender system for Diabetes Type 2 patients
(Strathmore University, 2021)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical disorder that arises when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not utilize the insulin produced effectively. Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar ... -
A Classification model leveraging Electronic Immunization Records to predict child immunization completion: case study - Mukono Health facility
(Strathmore University, 2021)Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, it prevents child deaths by strengthening immune response and preventing diseases that are not only deadly but also easily transmitted. However, ... -
A Model for identifying vulnerabilities on critical infrastructures: case of cyber threats in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021-11)With advancement in technology, industry-focused technological systems have over time faced the challenge of attacks given their vulnerabilities resulting in denial of services and catastrophic operations for countries. ... -
Application of permissioned block chain technology on population data consolidation and sharing
(Strathmore University, 2020)Population registers should provide the single source of truth for data regarding each resident of a jurisdiction of the register, over the lifetime of the individual. This data can then be shared and used by government ... -
Prediction model for determining healthcare facility locations by the Kenyan County Government
(Strathmore University, 2020-03)Health has been a key subject of interest to governments and non-governmental organizations. Health includes various building blocks with human resource being the core of health systems. Evidence globally shows a correlation ... -
Vegetation index based crop yield prediction model using convolution neural network - a case study of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)Predicting the crop yield is a vital food security strategy that can help a country take suitable measures and come up with policies that will help in crop production management. Such predictions will also support the ... -
Centralized public parking management - case study of County Government of Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2020)Commuting in Nairobi is part of life for anyone living within the city. This has seen the exponential growth of vehicles that operate within the county. The county government is in charge of controlling parking spaces ... -
Application of approximate matching on industrial control system (ICS) network communication using ssdeep algorithm
(Strathmore University, 2020)Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) are significant for functioning of numerous critical infrastructures for instance power plants, water treatment facilities and gas pipelines. In spite of the fact that security of such ... -
A Computer vision based model for tomato plant nutrient and disease classification
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)Determination of disease and nutrients in plants is still a new concept. Despite efforts from researchers to come up with improved techniques of detecting diseases and nutrients, many have been limited to only specific ... -
A Model for predicting credit card loan defaulting using cardholder characteristics and account transaction activities
(Strathmore University, 2021-12)Defaulting of credit card loans is an area of great concern amongst banks and financial institutions. This is because loan portfolio is considered an asset to the institution and one which directly impacts the firm’s ... -
A secure hybrid IoT architecture using blockchain and decentralized VPN: a use case of smart farming
(Strathmore University, 2020)The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has brought a revolution to every sector of man's life by making it interactive, insightful, and smart. IoT refers to a network of objects that make up a network that configures ... -
A tool for mapping and monitoring landslides emergency management and disaster response: case study Murang’a County
(Strathmore University, 2020)Murang’a County is considered the county which is more prone to landslides than any other part in Kenya. This is mainly due its mountainous terrain that has rugged a landscape composed of steep valleys punctuated by numerous ... -
An intelligent image processing model for context-aware digital signage: case of apparel advertisement
(Strathmore University, 2020)Digital Signage is a way of presenting content such as advertisements, news, menus, and directions on electronic displays on places with high human traffic, Stadiums, Transport hubs, Malls, Retail Stores, and Notice boards. ... -
Detecting financial crimes using pattern recognition techniques: case of mobile money transactions
(Strathmore University, 2020)Financial Crimes have evolved and gained complexity in the recent past owing to advanced technological adoption globally. As consumers have accepted new forms of service delivery that offer them convenience, affordability ...