Computational and Communication Science Engineering: Recent submissions
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Brix and alcohol content monitoring using wireless sensor network
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)The fermentation process plays a vital role in the production of wine and beer by converting Brix (Sugar) into alcohol. Consequently, monitoring this fermentation is crucial for breweries to ensure the quality of their ... -
Real-time IoT-based air quality monitoring and health hazards indicator system for mines regions: a case study of Bulyanhulu gold mine
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Air quality in mining regions is a significant concern due to the potential release of pollutants from mining activities and associated processes. The proximity of mining operations to communities can have detrimental ... -
Smart system for monitoring and controlling oxygen gas level in high purity germanium detector room: a case study of Tanzania atomic energy commission, Arusha-Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Low-oxygen air causes death all around the world. Even though the number of fatalities varies from year to year and location to location, nitrogen gas replaces oxygen in the atmosphere, increasing its percentage to less ... -
Computer Science Education in Selected Countries from Sub-Saharan Africa
(Special Issue, 2024-03)Computer Science education in sub-Saharan Africa has evolved over the past decades. The number of institutions offering distinct undergraduate programs has grown, thus increasing the number of students enrolling in the ... -
Mobile-Based convolutional neural network model for the early identification of banana diseases
(Elsevier, 2024-02-29)This study aimed to deploy a deep learning model in a mobile application for the early identification of Fusarium Wilt and Black Sigatoka in bananas. In this paper, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model for the ... -
Fabrication of liposome-chitosan-zno nanohybrid integrated with Carissa Spinarum extract for antibacterial application
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Innovative biomaterials provide a stimulating and adaptable platform for the implementation of new and more effective methods to prevent bacterial infection. Built on biomimetic- inorganic hybrid material, Dual Nanohybrid ... -
Integrated machine learning based quality measurement model for maternal, neonatal and child health services in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)The high maternal and neonatal mortality rate has remained a challenge for most developing countries. Scholars link the high death occurrences to the poor quality of health services provided to pregnant women and children. ... -
The needs and opportunities for housing improvement for malaria control in Southern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)There is evidence that mosquito-proofed houses can reduce malaria risk. However, housing improvement is rarely included in malaria control toolboxes. This study assessed the need, magnitude, and opportunities for housing ... -
Development of a remote road traffic accidents tracking and reporting system for Kayoola buses
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Motor vehicles continue to improve in safety each year, resulting in a decline in fatality rates. However, car crashes remain a significant concern for the automotive industry as the goal is to eliminate accidents ... -
A Mathematical Model for Transmission of Taeniasis and Neurocysticercosis
(Hindawi, 2024-03-11)In this study, we present a mathematical model for the codynamics of taeniasis and neurocysticercosis and rigorously analyze it. To understand the underlying dynamics of the proposed model, basic system properties such ... -
Frequentist and Bayesian Approaches in Modeling and Prediction of Extreme Rainfall Series: A Case Study from Southern Highlands Region of Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2024-01-30)This study focuses on modeling and predicting extreme rainfall based on data from the Southern Highlands region, the critical for rain-fed agriculture in Tanzania. Analyzing 31 years of annual maximum rainfall data ... -
Thermal Performance and Technoeconomic Analysis of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Dryer Integrated with Energy Storage Materials for Drying Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata)
(Hindawi, 2024-02-02)This study examines a novel solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with a thermal energy storage system using soapstone as storage material. The dryer is investigated through experimental analysis across three operating ... -
Mathematical modeling of vehicle carbon dioxide emissions
(Cell Press, 2024-01-02)The demand for transportation, driven by an increasing global population, is continuously rising. This has led to a higher number of vehicles on the road and an increased reliance on fossil fuels. Consequently, the rise ... -
Mathematical modeling and extraction of parameters of solar photovoltaic module based on modified Newton–Raphson method
(Elsevier, 2024-01-17)This paper presents a numerical method for estimating four physical parameters of a single-diode circuit model based on manufacturer’s datasheet. A system of four non-linear equations are formed based on three key points ... -
Parameters estimation, global sensitivity analysis and model fitting for the dynamics of Plutella xylostella infestations in a cabbage biomass
(Elsevier, 2024-01-24)Plutella xylostella, commonly called Diamondback moth (DBM), a highly destructive and rapidly spreading agricultural pest originally from Europe. This pest poses a significant threat to global food security, with ... -
Assessment of public awareness on the effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation sources in Tanzania
(ELSEVIER, 2023-12-02)Devices, equipment and facilities producing Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) are all around human environment. Exposure to NIR has effects to humans. Humans need to be aware of such effects as they are working with NIR sources ... -
Unlocking the potential of Tanzania's cashew processing industry: A comparative analysis with Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]
(FIOOOResearch, 2024-02-16)Cashew processing is a vital contributor to economic growth in Tanzania, renowned for its cashew nut production. However, despite the country’s historical prominence in cashew production, only 5% of raw cashews undergo ... -
A Survey of Machine Learning Applications to Handover Management in 5G and Beyond
(IEEE, 2021-03-14)Handover (HO) is one of the key aspects of next-generation (NG) cellular communication networks that need to be properly managed since it poses multiple threats to quality-of-service (QoS) such as the reduction in the ... -
IoT-Based Intelligent Charging System for Kayoola EVs Buses at Kiira Motors Corporation in Uganda
(Research Square, 2024-02-16)The increasing popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has led to a surge in the need for charging stations in Kayoola EV buses. Most of existing EV charging stations have outdated features which is challenging to be ... -
Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting for Underground Sensor Nodes: Possibilities and Challenges
(IEE ACCESS, 2024-03-28)Radio frequency energy harvesting (RFEH) is considered as one of the possible and envi- ronmentally friendly solution for energizing sensor devices and prolonging the lifetime of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Despite ...
