MMTI Theses and Dissertations (2014)
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A smart-phone mobile application solution for the management of hypertension
(Strathmore University, 2014)Population health of a country is a very important aspect especially when it comes to the nation's productivity. With the increase in industrialization, lifestyle diseases are on the rise. These diseases have to be managed ... -
A mobile based application to provide baby care information to mothers
(Strathmore University, 2014)After nine months of carrying a baby and the challenges that come with pregnancy, a mother's joy becomes true when she gives birth to a healthy baby. Though delivery of a baby is a difficult moment, a mother should ensure ... -
A framework for the evaluation of ICT needs of mid-sized companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)There are a lot of studies on information systems and technology adoption and implementation in various organizations such as educational institutions. The ICT needs of various organizations have been studied and number ... -
A mobile based health-monitoring system for patients with diabetes
(Strathmore University, 2014)Diabetes is a chronic disease that needs to be regularly monitored to keep the blood sugar level within normal ranges. This monitoring depends on a diabetic treatment plan that is periodically reviewed by the doctor. ... -
Integration of ICT in assessments of large classes : a case of Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2014)ICT can contribute to the development and efficiency of education management and administration. Efforts to introduce ICT in teaching, learning and assessment aim to help meet a wide variety of goals in the education ... -
A Mobile Based Leave Application (M-LA) for government institutions: the case of the Teachers Service Commission of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)In government institutions in Kenya and particularly the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) , leave management has been done, but no consideration has been made for the possibility of mobile leave application. With the ... -
Evaluating the benefits and user experience of a customized java library for mobile applications menu systems
(Strathmore University, 2014)Despite rapid growth of mobile solutions, their novelty has meant relatively little is known about the user's experience and costs associated in developing custom mobile applications in today's market. The main problem ... -
A compression-based mobile data collection system: a test case with climatepal project
(Strathmore University, 2014)Data collection is the process of preparing and collecting data as part of accountability and process improvement. Organizations globally, and particularly in the developing countries, are being forced to internalize ... -
Mobile-phone-based solution for disease outbreak reporting and surveillance
(Strathmore University, 2014)Effective disease surveillance demands timely dissemination of information to parties responsible for disease prevention and control to warrant necessary action. The level of efficiency and effectiveness is dependent on ... -
Mobile phone application for public awareness and participation in solid waste management in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)Mobile phones or smartphones are rapidly becoming the central computer and communication device in people‟s lives. Application delivery channels such as the Google Playstore are transforming mobile phones into App Phones, ... -
Mobile application for tutor matching
(Strathmore University, 2014-06)Nowadays most learners who need to be assisted do not know where to find information about tutors of a particular subject the growing phenomenon of supplementary tutoring in developing countries such as Kenya can be ... -
Development of a mobile application for customer data capture: a case of Cooperative Insurance Company Limited
(Strathmore University, 2014)Mobile Technology has a high impact on the way of doing business for many insurance firms in Kenya today. Mobile devices are therefore quickly becoming part and parcel for insurance business; this is because mobile devices ... -
Mobile application for sharing patient data across health facilities
Information technology has tremendously improved healthcare delivery with the implementations of electronic medical record system (EMRs). It has allowed health facilities to document interactions with patients, view medical ... -
Student Academic Management Mobile Application
(Strathmore University, 2014-06)Over the last decade, Students in higher education around the world have been facing a number of challenges and potential threats to attain academic excellence. The major problem identified in this research was the lack ... -
Mobile application for blood appeals
(Strathmore University, 2014)The Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS) is in charge of blood collection and blood transfusion in Kenya. Despite the fact that it has six regional branches and satellite branches in the country, the blood ... -
Smartphone-based Mobile Child Emergency Response and Reporting Application
(Strathmore University, 2014)Many children succumb to home related injuries such as chocking, suffocation, poisoning and drowning in developing countries every year. Poor emergency response and reporting can be attributed to many of these fatalities ... -
Mobile-based security agency sound monitor and alert system
(Strathmore University, 2014)The security state of the country has deteriorated over time with an attribution to the low police to population ratio currently at 1:1150. Kenyan households have suffered the worst given the poor focus given to them with ... -
Mobile based HIV patient identification for antiretroviral drugs dispensing
(Strathmore University, 2014)HIV/AIDs remain highly prevalent among persons in developing countries. Despite the government of Kenya’s efforts to fight the epidemic, numerous challenges keep arising that counter its efforts. One notable challenge is ... -
A Mobile-Based Data Collection System for Researchers
(Strathmore University, 2014)Data collection by use of questionnaires is the most popular method of data collection. Paper-based data collection is however prone to challenges such as the fact that it is tedious, insecure and is susceptible to data ... -
A Mobile solution for road accident data collection and presentation
(iLabAfrica, 2014)Road accidents are major cause of injuries and death in Kenya. The number of road accidents is the ultimate measure of the level of road safety in any country. Although there are many road safety agents used by government ...