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Evaluation of Solid Waste Generation in Garowe District Somalia
(0002) Abdimudalib Jamma Nour
Historically, waste management in Garowe District is marked by traditional practices driven by necessity rather than environmental consciousness. The escalating generation of solid waste in the district poses a pressing challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate solid waste generation and management in the district. The study employed mixed methods with both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Questionnaires were administered to 388 households and interviews were conducted with 5 key informants. Results indicated food scraps as the major constitute of biodegradable waste generated in households, while plastics dominated the non-biodegradable waste stream. On average, each household generated not less than 1 kg per day, and municipal collection services only reach a portion of district residences. Existing waste management efforts focus primarily on collection and disposal with minimal infrastructure for material recovery, recycling, or composting. While most residents expressed willingness to separate organic waste, few households implement home composting due to knowledge gaps and space constraints. The findings reveal significant potential to sustainable waste management by reducing disposal volumes and introducing programs to divert organics and recyclables from dumping sites. Key recommendations include public education, enhancing source segregation, constructing composting and recycling facilities, and better integrating the informal recycling sector. The study provides important baseline data to inform integrated municipal solid waste management planning aligned with local needs while minimizing environmental and public health impacts.
A Web Based Database System for the School Of Computer Studies in Kampala International University
(Kampala International University,Masters Degree In Information Systems, 2011-09) Kabyesiza, Cleave Watson
The main objective of this project was to design a web based database system that is able to keep track of all students and staff records to ensure proper management and ensure accuracy and efficiency in the school of computer studies Kampala International University. Currently manual-based system of recording data and registering students are used at KIUSCS. This is associated with such problems as loss of valuable data, record mixing and insecurity to student's and staff records. The target of this new system is to improve the existing system so that student's and staff records can be kept and processed in an efficient manner. Discussed in chapter one is the introduction and background of the school of computer studies. Furthermore is the significance and scope of the study are covered. Chapter two presents the review of the literature relating to web based data base systems relating to various academic environments and institutions. Chapter three of this project report. It discusses all the methods and techniques used to generate the system Chapter four introduces the reader to the concept of data presentation, analysis and interpretation. Chapter five discusses system analysis, modeling, design, testing and implementation The chapter also includes a study and preview of the existing system and diagrammatic presentation of the new system. This includes the context diagram and entity relationship diagram. It also includes system inputs and system outputs. Chapter six marks the conclusion of this report and involves the recommendations and future work on this project report.
A Framework for Implementation and Operation Support of Tele centers In A Rural Area, A Case Of Ssembabule District, Uganda
(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2012-10) Kalanda, Noordin Swaibu
This thesis was focused at examining and validating existing information about the growth and development of Ssembabule district with the aim of improving the existing telecentre system through generation of new, more effective information access and sharing portals. To develop information resource model and compare the model with the existing information system in terms of performance and efficiency in Ssembabule District, Uganda, to determine the profile of the respondents in terms of age,gender, highest academic qualification and source of income, to determine the level of performance of the existing information system in Ssembabule District, Uganda, to establish the level of performance of the proposed information resource model after the implementation, to determine if there is a significant difference between the existing information system and the proposed information resource model in terms of performance and efficiency. The study employed qualitative, quantitative and mixed research designs with a number of tools in order to come up with a comprehensive result. A population size of 25 Ssembabule District local government Officials, 100 CBOS’ officials 100 NGOs’ officials and 275 farmers was used. A sample size of 17 Local Government staff, 54 NGO representatives, 54 CBO representatives, and 133 farmers was used, simple random sampling which is a type of sampling technique that allows researchers to collect data in which each element in a population has a known and equal probability of selection was used. The primary tool used in this study was a simplified questionnaire characterized by closed-ended type of questions to help the respondents answer easily. Having carried out the survey successfully, it was revealed that the biggest percentage (60%) of population in Ssembabule district are farmers. This study is the result of analysis and implementation of an information resource model at Ssembabule Telecentre in Ssembabule District. This research was undertaken at Ssembabule District, the important thing is that a priority for Ssembabule Telecentre is caring about the information needs of Ssembabule community which is expected to transform into economic prosperity. With provision of appropriate and timely information, this can ably be achieved, maintained and sustained. Ssembabule Telecentre should procure materials: appropriate computers for the Telecentre service, equipped with the latest version of windows to keep data comfortably. Each machine should have an updated antivirus to insure full protection. Other materials include external hard disk with at least 200GB size for easy backup of data, and a good printer which can be shared at the center to facilitate printing.
Information and communication technology resource availability and distance education in selected universities in Somaliland
(Kampala International University, 2013-03) Abdisamad, Egah Habaneh
The research intended to investigate ICT resource availability and distance education in selected universities in Somaliland
Assessing the readiness of academic staff in the application of human resource information system framework performance evaluation
(Kampala International University, 2016-11) Oyeladun, Ajiboye Priscilla
The readiness of academic staff on the application of a dynamic human resource information system (HRIS) framework for addressing the challenge of static performance evaluation of staff members done by Human Resource Department of KIU is assessed
Electronic evidence management: adoption of standard operating procedures in Uganda courts of law
(Kampala International University, 2017-05) Jonathan, Semuddu
The study intended to establish the level of awareness of electronic evidence ( e- evidence) management of the people entrusted with the duty of electronic crime investigations so that question of how to adopt standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be answered
Factors Influencing Implementation of Information Technology Policy: A Case Study of Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Nigeria)
(Kampala International University, school of masters in information technology, 2017-05) Lasisi Kamoru A, Lasisi
This study aimed at establishing the factors which influence implementation of Information Technology Policy in the selected organization (Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Nigeria). The sample size of 124 was selected from the target population of 1 80 using Sloven’s formula of sample size computation. The data analysis was made using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS. 20). The major findings of the study were there is strong significant and positive correlation existence between Organization cultures and information Technology Policy Issues and also relatively strong significant and positive correlation existence between Organization Cultures and Implementation of IT Policy. The correlation between Information Technology Policy Issues and Implementation of IT Policy is strong significant and positive. Findings showed that the Organization Cultures has significant impact on Implementation of IT Policy with t-statistic 6.842 and significance level is 0.000, which is less than P-value 0.05 and Beta value of Organization Cultures is 0.673. Beta value shows that one percent change in Organization Cultures will change Implementation of IT Policy with 0.673 percent. Findings indicated that the t-statistic and significance level of Information Technology Policy Issues are 0.713 and 0.478 respectively, which is greater than P-value 0.05. The beta value of Information Technology Policy Issues is 0.069 which are insignificant and are less than the acceptance level. The beta value shows that one percent change in Technology Policy Issues will cause to change Implementation of IT Policy 0.067 percent. The study recommends that research organisation should continuously invest in Organization culture since getting used to Organizational culture by the employees, is a long term and ongoing initiative and increases employee motivation, the research institute should ensure that all the aspects of the organization are associated with realization of the overall strategy based on the culture of the organization, this will improve implementation of IT Policy and that the organisation should encourage employees to uphold and cherish organizational values, beliefs and practices because this will lead to improved implementation of IT Policy in the long run
Factors influencing implementation of information technology policy: Case study of Federal Institute of industrial Research, Oshodi, Nigeria)
(Kampala International University, School of Computing and information Technology, 2017-07) Lasisi, Kamoru A.
The study aimed at establishing the factors which influence implementation of information technology policy in the selected organisation.
An assessment of ICTs adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2019) Mutuyimana, Aimable
To develop a model for ICT adoption in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District. This study was guided by the following objectives: i) to assess the availability of ICT facilities in the selected secondary schools in Gasabo district; ii) to determine the performance expectancy of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District; iii) to determine the effort expectancy of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda; iv) to determine the social influence of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo district, Rwanda; and v) to determine the facilitating conditions of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo district, Rwanda. The target population of the study was 134 teachers and sample size was 100 respondents. The total number of returned questionnaires was 75. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages; mean and standard deviations. The study revealed that ICT availability was fairly satisfactory (average mean=2.97, Std=1.103). Furthermore, the study revealed that performance expectancy was satisfactory (average mean=3.92, Std=1.043). In addition, the study revealed that effort expectancy of ICT adoption was satisfactory (average mean=3.79, Std=0.952). Similarly, the study revealed that social influence of ICT adoption by teachers was satisfactory (average mean=3.89, Std=1.020). Lastly, the study revealed that facilitating conditions of ICT adoption by teachers was satisfactory (average mean=3.89, Std=1.020). The study concluded that ICT adoption by teachers can be possible when ICT facilities are available and when the teachers have performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions. The study made the following recommendations: The need for the government to provide schools with ICT facilities such as internet and laboratories; the need for the schools to encourage teacher training in the use of ICT, and the need for the school management to offer their support in the adoption of ICT in schools. The study contributed to new knowledge when it found that availability of ICT facilities, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions are the prerequisite for adoption of ICT by teachers in a secondary school setting.
An assessment of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District
(Kampala International University,College of Computing and Information Technology, 2019-10) Mutuyimana, Aimable
To develop a model for ICT adoption in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District. This study was guided by the following objectives: i) to assess the availability of ICT facilities in the selected secondary schools in Gasabo district; ii) to determine the performance expectancy of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District; iii) to determine the effort expectancy of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda; iv) to determine the social influence of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo district, Rwanda; and v) to determine the facilitating conditions of ICT adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo district, Rwanda. The target population of the study was 134 teachers and sample size was 100 respondents. The total number of returned questionnaires was 75. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages; mean and standard deviations. The study revealed that ICT availability was fairly satisfactory (average mean=2.97, Std=1.103). Furthermore, the study revealed that performance expectancy was satisfactory (average mean=3.92, Std=1.043). In addition, the study revealed that effort expectancy of ICT adoption was satisfactory (average mean=3.79, Std=0.952). Similarly, the study revealed that social influence of ICT adoption by teachers was satisfactory (average mean=3.89, Std=1.020). Lastly, the study revealed that facilitating conditions of ICT adoption by teachers was satisfactory (average mean=3.89, Std=1.020). The study concluded that ICT adoption by teachers can be possible when ICT facilities are available and when the teachers have performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions. The study made the following recommendations: The need for the government to provide schools with ICT facilities such as internet and laboratories; the need for the schools to encourage teacher training in the use of ICT, and the need for the school management to offer their support in the adoption of ICT in schools. The study contributed to new knowledge when it found that availability of ICT facilities, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions are the prerequisite for adoption of ICT by teachers in a secondary school setting.
Enhancement of enteprise network performance through virtual local area network implementation:
(Kampala International University, 2021-09) Muhimpundu, Patrick
This study was to enhance an enterprise network performance through virtual local area network implementation by simulating an existing local area network and rectifying it using virtual local area network at Université lumière de Bujumbura, in two different scenarios (existing LAN and new LAN with VLAN implementation). The enterprise network performance at the university was unsatisfactory due to unsegmented network that cause inconsistent and unreliable network. Therefore, the study had the following objectives: To investigate the user satisfaction of the enterprise network performance, to identify the drawbacks of existing enterprise network performance, to measure the existing enterprise network performance, to rectify the drawbacks of existing enterprise network using virtual local area network, to simulate and compare the new (virtual local area network) and existing (no virtual local area network) enterprise network performance. The first objective was used questionnaire for and the end users at ULB were not satisfied with the network performance while structured interview was used in the second objective and there was unsegmented network at Université lumière de Bujumbura; And also, riverbed modeler academic edition 17.5 (OPNET) was used to get simulation results, measure and compare the network performance for both scenarios (with and without virtual local area network) in the third, fourth and fifth objectives. In third objective enterprise network components with no virtual local area network were implemented into optimized network engineering tool (OPNET) and the fourth objective was a duplicated scenario with virtual local area networkimplementation. The OPNET simulation results illustrated in third and fourth objective the minimum, average and maximum statistic data for both global and object statistics for both new (virtual local area network) and existing enterprise network without Virtual local area network technology. The simulated results for the fifth objective were comparison for both scenarios with and without virtual local area network and virtual local area networks had better performance than no virtual local area network. The global statistics results showed that virtual local area network had lower traffic and response time compared to no virtual local area network due to a segmentation of single large broadcast domain into separate broadcast domains in order to reduce and control traffic sent and received on the network and also virtual local area networks improved bandwidth utilization, power, speed and security. Virtual local area network effectively improved the network performance of the existing local area network simulated in OPNET simulator at Université lumière de Bujumbura. The study recommended that Université lumière de Bujumbura and other universities should implement virtual local area network to improve enterprise network performance, since Virtual local area network can significantly enhance the network performance as well enforce network security
Design of Ict Integration Framework in Primary Schools:
(Kampala International University, 2022-10) John, Ziraba
The purpose of this study was to design an ICT integration framework in Primary Schools in Bundibugyo district. The following objectives guided the study: i) to investigate the factors affecting ICT integration situation in the Primary Schools in Bundibugyo; ii) to design a framework for ICT integration in the Primary Schools in Bundibugyo; and iii) to validate the framework for integrating ICT in the Primary Schools in Bundibugyo District. The study used a cross-sectional research design with a sample size of 189 respondents (60 pupils and 129 teachers). Stratified and simple random sampling were used as sampling techniques while questionnaires and interviews were used as research instruments. The study found that the factors that are affecting the use of integrated ICT in the primary schools in Bundibugyo include lack of teacher preparedness, lack of learners’ preparedness, and lack of administrative preparedness. The study recommended that teachers should be made prepared to integrate ICT at primary school level by receiving frequent ICT related trainings. Furthermore, the government in collaboration with district leaders and primary school head teachers should ensure that ICT resources are availed and distributed to schools according to their population. Additionally, the government or the school administrators and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) members should employ ICT technical experts in their schools to help provide technical support such as repair, installation, maintenance, or technical advice to teachers and learners. The learners should be mentally prepared and gradually introduced to integrate ICT in their learning process so that they can grasp the content progressively without getting discouraged or frustrated with the ICT-enhanced learning process.
A secure Model for Student Results Verification Using Salted Hash Functions
(Kampala International University, 2023-11) Joshua, Tumusiime
The security and integrity of examination results are paramount in educational institutions, where maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the accuracy of student grades are essential. This dissertation explores the use of salted hash functions as a means to enhance the security of examination results. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness, practicality, and implications of incorporating salted hash functions into result management systems. The research encompasses a comprehensive literature review, the development of a prototype system, and an evaluation of its performance. The literature review examines existing systems and approaches in securing examination results, emphasizing the benefits and challenges associated with the use of salted hash functions. Drawing from this review, a prototype system is developed, integrating strong encryption algorithms and unique salts for each student record. During the evaluation phase, different types of hashed data were manipulated with a python script that was used to try and reverse hash the values stored in the database. The results show that the hashed values which did not include a salt were easily cracked hence revealing the original data while those values that were hashed with a salt did not reveal the original data. The conclusions stated that the developed model was effective at securing the results data stored in the database. Recommendations were provided for educational institutions seeking to implement similar systems. These recommendations include using hashing algorithms like Secure hash Algorithm (SHA) 256 to verify the integrity of the data stored in the database and the use of advanced encryption techniques to add another layer of security on the data. The dissertation also identifies areas for future research, such as exploring advanced encryption algorithms.

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