Browsing 2018 Research and Innovation Conference by Title
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Pata Services: a mobile application for professional home maintenance services
(Strathmore University, 2018)In the past few decades, there has been population increase thus leading to high demand for housing especially in urban areas. This situation has created opportunities for the private sector with massive investments in the ... -
Performance evaluation of the 600kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic system in Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2018)This paper presents the performance of a 600kW a grid – tied system installed at Strathmore University. The plant has two systems, a 420kW and 180kW connected to two independent transformers. The system is composed of 2,400 ... -
Promoting women ICT start-ups to accelerate women’s economic empowerment: a case of @ibizafrica, Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2018)The technology sector has always been considered as a ‘man’s field’ for the longest time. Only recently, women have gained recognition as formidable players in this field. Tech companies are beginning to make changes to ... -
Role of FACTS devices in enhancing integration of renewable energy sources to the grid: a review
(Strathmore University, 2018)The modern power system is facing challenges such as exponential growth in demand, constrained infrastructure and deregulation of electricity markets. For a sustainable energy system, it is necessary to meet energy need ... -
Smart democracies in Africa: legitimizing Kenyan elections through block-chain technology
(Strathmore University, 2018)In numerous nations in sub-Saharan Africa, national elections are accompanied by allegations of – if not actual – malpractices, including electoral fraud, imprisonment of opposition candidates, and constitutional amendments ... -
A System development methodology guidance tool for supervision of IT projects
(Strathmore University, 2018)Top universities in the world have shown that successful research activities can be the largest source of value and revenue for a University. However, many universities in Kenya still over-rely on tuition fees such that a ... -
Towards high-impact community-based projects through data-driven monitoring - a case study of the community service centre at Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2018)Over the year’s philanthropic spirit has been on the rise across the globe. The gesture has enabled community outreach make strides in impacting and uplifting the livelihood of poor stricken nations and communities. A lot ... -
Understanding the complex and dynamic nature of e-health systems assimilation: a system dynamics modelling approach
(Strathmore University, 2018)Technology assimilation process allows organisations and individuals to integrate technologies into their user practices in a non-routine post-adoptive manner that enhances organisational outcomes. However, previous research ... -
Unpacking the disruptive potential of data driven policy making process and blockchain technology in enhancing good governance transparency and development among African countries in line with Agenda 2030
(Strathmore University, 2018)This paper on Unpacking the Disruptive Potential of Data Driven Policy making process and block-chain Technology in enhancing Good Governance Transparency and Development among African Countries in line with Agenda 2030 ... -
Visual analytics: tackling data related challenges in healthcare process mining
(Strathmore University, 2018)Data-science approaches such as Visual analytics tend to be process blind whereas process-science approaches such as process mining tend to be model-driven without considering the “evidence” hidden in the data. Use of ... -
A Web-based employee time tracking system: enhancing operational efficiency in the workplace
(Strathmore University, 2018)Originally, the only way to confirm employee presence at work involved physical supervision and signing of sheets on arrival. People could report to work late and therefore, they could not render their services effectively ...
