Research Articles [CoCSE]: Recent submissions
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Mask R-CNN Model for Banana Diseases Segmentation
(Springer Link, 2024)Early detection of banana diseases is necessary for developing an effective control plan and minimizing quality and financial losses. Fusarium Wilt Race 1 and Black Sigatoka diseases are among the most harmful banana ... -
The Artificial Neural Network-Based Smart Number Plate for Vehicles with Real-Time Traffic Signs Recognition and Notification
(Springer Link, 2024-06-30)The world is advancing technologically in all sectors, including intelligent transportation, whereby various vehicles’ movements are monitored and controlled remotely. These technologies simplify the tasks in traffic control ... -
Convolutional Neural Network Deep Learning Model for Early Detection of Streak Virus and Lethal Necrosis in Maize: A Case of Northern-Highlands, Tanzania
(Springer Link, 2024-06-30)In the Tanzanian context, maize is the dominant food crop that serves as a significant common and traditional food being grown in about 45% of the country’s farmland. However, its productivity is hindered by diseases that ... -
Feature Selection Approach to Improve Malaria Prediction Model’s Performance for High- and Low-Endemic Areas of Tanzania
(Springer Link, 2024-06)Malaria remains a significant cause of death, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with about 228 million malaria cases worldwide. Parasitological tests, like microscopic and rapid diagnostic tests (RDT), are the recommended ... -
CFD Analysis of Flow Characteristics and Diagnostics of Leaks in Water Pipelines
(ETASR, 2024-09)This study utilizes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to generate pressure and flow rate values for the analysis of flow characteristics and the diagnosis of leaks in inclined pipelines. The Semi-Implicit Method for ... -
Deep learning-based mobile application for the enhancement of pneumonia medical imaging analysis: A case-study of West-Meru Hospital
(Elsevier, 2024-09)Pneumonia remains a significant global health challenge, demanding innovative solutions. This study presents a novel approach to pneumonia diagnosis and medical imaging analysis, leveraging advanced technologies. The study ... -
A Novel Mechanism for Detection of Address Resolution Protocol Spoofing Attacks in Large-Scale Software-Defined Networks
(IEEE, 2024-06)Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) spoofing has been a long-standing problem with no clear remedy until now. The attacks can be launched easily utilizing an enormous number of publicly available tools on the web; however, ... -
Deep learning models for the early detection of maize streak virus and maize lethal necrosis diseases in Tanzania
(International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2024-08-16)Agriculture is considered the backbone of Tanzania’s economy, with more than 60% of the residents depending on it for survival. Maize is the country’s dominant and primary food crop, accounting for 45% of all farmland ... -
An Internet of Things Based system for Road Surface Condition Assessment Using Machine Learning
(IEEE, 2023-09), ,Road surface condition assessment is crucial for maintaining road safety and preserving road infrastructure. However, techniques for assessing road conditions employed in Tanzania are manual and labor-intensive, ... -
Identification of Resistant Common Bean Genotypes to Foliar Diseases using Hyperspectral Data
(IEEE, 2023-11-15)Common bean is one of many legumes (family Fabaceae) widely cultivated for their edible seeds, seedpods, and leaves. Despite its benefits and life dependency especially in sub-Saharan Africa, production of improved common ... -
Dataset of Virginia Flue-cured Tobacco Leaf images based on stalk leaf position for classification tasks: A case of Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2024-10)Nicotiana tabacum is a kind of plant cultivated for its leaves used for manufacturing medicine and cigarettes. With the common name, the Tobacco plant is grown in many countries including China, Indonesia, Malawi and ... -
Mathematical model to assess the impact of contact rate and environment factor on transmission dynamics of rabies in humans and dogs
(Heliyon, 2024-06-15)This paper presents a mathematical model to understand how rabies spreads among humans, free-range, and domestic dogs. By analyzing the model, we discovered that there are equilibrium points representing both disease-free ... -
A comprehensive survey on linear programming and energy optimization methods for maximizing lifetime of wireless sensor network
(Springer Link, 2024-07-17)The wireless sensor network (WSN) is considered as a network, encompassing small-embedded devices named sensors that are wirelessly connected to one another for data forwarding within the network. These sensor nodes (SNs) ... -
Modeling non-stationarity in extreme rainfall data and implications for climate adaptation: A case study from southern highlands region of Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2024-09)The Southern Highlands region of Tanzania has witnessed an increased frequency of severe flash floods. This study examines rainfall data of four stations (Iringa, Mbeya, Rukwa, and Ruvuma) spanning 30 years (1991–2020) to ... -
Accessibility Features for Augmented Reality Indoor Navigation Systems
(Springer Link, 2024-06-29)Accessibility plays a pivotal role in developing technological tools that strive to promote inclusivity for users of all abilities. Regrettably, many technological advancements have traditionally disregarded accessibility, ... -
Applying Theory of Planned Behavior to Examine Users' Intention to Adopt Broadband Internet in Lower-Middle Income Countries' Rural Areas: A Case of Tanzania
(Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, 2024-03-30)Broadband Internet has proven to be vital for economic growth in developed countries. Developing countries have implemented several initiatives to increase their broadband access. However, its full potential can only be ... -
A Machine Learning Model for detecting Covid-19 Misinformation in Swahili Language
(Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 2023-06-02)The recorded cases of corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic disease are millions and its mortality rate was maximized during the period from April 2020 to January 2022. Misinformation arose regarding this threat, which spread ... -
Machine learning model for predicting Peste des Petits Ruminants
(IEEE, 2023-11-16)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease that affects small ruminants and is prevalent in many developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia. It can spread through direct contact, air, and contaminated ... -
An Integrated Deep Learning-based Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Detection System: A Case Study for the Kayoola Buses
(IEEE, 2023-11-16)Deep learning-based driver assistance systems (ADAS) have attracted interest from researchers due to their impact on improving vehicle safety and reducing road traffic accidents. In Uganda, road accidents have continued ... -
Time Series Analysis of Economic Factors Influencing Deforestation in Tanzania
(Journal of Mathematics and Informatics, 2023-02-28)Climate change is a significant contributor to environmental harm and the rise in Atmospheric carbon dioxide, which raises the earth’s surface temperature. As forests are the primary mechanism for absorbing carbon dioxide ...
