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- ItemAcceptance of Electronic Health Records for Improving Quality of Health Service Delivery: A Case Study of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano State, Nigeria(School of Computing and Information Technology, 2016-12) Shehu, IbrahimThis research work focused on the acceptance of “Electronic Health Record for Improving Quality of Health Service Delivery. The study was carried out at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Nigeria with three specific objectives: investigating the level of Acceptance of Electronic Health Records; Extent at which Electronic Health Records Improves the Quality of Health Service Delivery; and to establish the relationship between Acceptance of Electronic Health Records, Employee Satisfaction and Quality of Health Service Delivery. Quantitative research method with descriptive correlation analysis was the approach adopted. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Findings of the study indicated that, 43.8% (majority) of the participants amongst the departments surveyed, were educated to a diploma level, 16.4% are Bachelor degree holders, while 11 .0% are educated above Bachelor degree level. Majority are between the ages of 20-30 years. Most of the employees accept and use Electronic Health Record System in order to enhance their job performance and they also believed that the system is very useful in their work. The research further revealed that Electronic Health Record improves Service Quality in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. The result of running correlation analysis revealed a moderate significant relationship between Performance Expectancy and Quality of El-IR Service (r=.342~*, p<.Ol); a very low significant relationship between Performance Expectancy and Employee Satisfaction (r.274*, p<.O5); a very significant relationship between Effort Expectancy and Quality of Health Service Delivery (r.516**, p<.Ol); a very low but significant correlation between Effort Expectancy and Employee Satisfaction (r.228*, p<.05); a moderate significant association between Social Influence and Quality of Health Records Service Delivery (r=.369**, p<.O1); a moderately significant relationship between Social Influence and Employee Satisfaction (r.407**, p<.Ol); a moderately significant correlation between Facilitating Conditions and Quality of Health Service Delivery (r=.445**, p<~01)~ a moderately significant relationship between Facilitating Condition and Employee Satisfaction. The general findings suggest that the performance of the hospital will keep on increasing due to potential benefit of the use of Electronic health Record in health informatics organizations. The researcher recommends to the management the provision of facilities that support the Use of Electronic Health Record; to provide enough bandwidth and efficient throughput to reduce the downtime of network, to always support the adoption of health technologies to enhance the performance of the hospital for competitive advantage. and adoption of electronic health record to other departments
- ItemAn admissions management system for nursing schools (AMSNS): a case study of kibuli school of nursing and midwifery(Kampala International University, School of Computing and information Technology, 2010) Babirye, AnnaThe study focused on the developing An Admissions Management System for Nursing Schools, to provide for management oriented reporting. The purpose of this study was to examine what students and staffs perceive are the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed admission system. The main research problem was due to the fact that the school uses a manual system of admitting students, keeping records in files and books with no backups and difficulty accessing students’ records. The objective of this study was to analyze and design an application to solve difficulties faced while dealing with student’s information in the admission. For the purposes of this study a descriptive design methodology was used to assess the experiences of the school and students involved in the KSNM admission program. The information required was gathered through; Observation, Existing documents, Interview, Questionnaire e.t.c to consider research design, research population, instrument, data gathering procedures and data analysis. The study found out most participants by type and age were students while lowest were staff and by designation were tutors while lowest were clinical instructors. Most students said that the old system is poor. The study concluded that an AMSNS is meant to be one of the most needed sources of benchmark information that would provide better performance for the school or organization at large. The researcher recommends that incase of any errors, documentation of the new system should always be updated and further user training.
- ItemThe adoption information and communication technologies (ICTS) in small and medium enterprises in Uganda: case study small and medium enterprises in Kampala(Kampala International University; School of Computing and Information Technology, 2006-10) Musonge, MessageThere have been innumerable studies of the benefits and problems associated with the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Unfortunately, few studies have focused on the Small and Medium business Enterprises (SMEs), for whom the adoption rate of ICTs is far slower than for their larger counterparts. This study assessed how the adoption of ICTs in SMEs can facilitate operations and enhance business strategies for the development and enhancement of the economy of Uganda as a whole. From the research carried out in selected business enterprises within Kampala City, Uganda's capital, it argues that the SMEs, being the dominant sector of the economy, like in other developing countries, could be transformed through the adoption of ICTs. The study looked into those factors influencing ICT adoption for companies and how the government has facilitated its use. It also pointed out those needs that were identified and how to address them. Questionnaire survey was conducted to study the adoption of ICTs for SMEs in Uganda. Discussed are the adoption constraints for SMEs' and focus on the requirements gathering process relating to the development and implementation of a Web Portal initiative. The ICT needs were identified and a suggested training design guide was laid out for the entrepreneurs to show them how digital technologies are instruments for developing business skills, getting more productive information to conduct and expose businesses locally and globally
- ItemAnalysis, design and implementation of a computer-based information system for Dairo air services handling limited(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2009-07) Nakigozi, LindaStandard of flight handling depends a lot on flight information management. However, DAS Handling’s current system is not efficient (manual data entry is slow and prone to errors) and is unreliable. DAS Handling Ltd needs a fast and reliable means of flights’ data circulation. Information on flight handling should be easily accessible by all parties involved in order to have quick turnaround of flights. this study therefore aims at identifying means that can minimize additional costs that may arise due to delay of flights on ground, and provide complete and consistent information about activities taking place in all departments at all times based on a variety of concurrent data sources. The study is a non-experimental research and followed a case study design (in-depth information about a limited number of subjects, and may produce new insights that generate additional studies, according to yin (1994); specifically an exploratory case study (fieldwork, and data collection may be undertaken prior to definition of the research questions and hypotheses).
- ItemAnalysis, design and implementation of a web-based information system for Nina Interiors Ltd(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT), 2009-09) Muriithi Wanjiru, IreneNina Interiors is a leader in the furnishing industry which aims at developing the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). One of their major avenues where ICT is used is to share and disseminate information in their website about their products. Organizations that have put to use ICT tools are able to sell buy and market their services online which is enabled by their use of dynamic websites. However this is not the case with Nina Interiors. The existing website is static i.e. it focuses on showing permanent information, where the navigator is limited on the amoun0t of data he/she can access. The users cannot interact with this information without interacting with the visited web page; the users cannot place their order or buy their items on line, their suppliers have no contact on the way they can deliver requests online neither, can the users be able to support web applications, forums nor, make consultations on line. In view of the foregoing, this study was carried out with the aim of developing a frame work for a dynamic website for Nina interior. The main aim of this research was to investigate the current system and dissemination of information through ICT in Nina Interiors LTD, build capacities in ICT use and application, Design a dynamic website to improve on the interaction between customers and state of Nina interior. The researcher followed the principles exposed to the waterfall model a sequential software development model The researcher used system development life cycle (SDLC) to collect and analyze data. The finding of this research as presented emphasizes that Nina interior needs a dynamic website to help the buying and selling of their product on line locally and globally. The research provides a frame work on how the dynamic website will look like and how it will help Nina interiors to make transactions online speedy, accurate and meet their entire user needs. This was after examining the requirement of the current system and realized that its drawbacks outweigh the advantages. These therefore calling for alternative ways of solving the problems of the existing system and hence meeting the organization needs. This study therefore looked at a dynamic website as a way of meeting the current user's needs
- ItemAnalysis, design and implementation of a web-based management information system for east African military libraries: the case of senior command and staff college library(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2009-09) Agatha, Kisa NsibiranoAn automation system is no longer seen as an end in itself but is viewed as a gateway to a global network of information resources. Despite the existence of military information centers, information is not accessed globally due to inefficiency and difficulties in storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. This has not been adequately examined thus causing challenges and pointing out implications involved in automating military information centers to enhance global information access. This study therefore explored the contribution of automating the information management process through an integrated information system so as to enhance access of information. The study also explored and analyzed the effectiveness of automating military libraries so as to enhance information access-internationally or globally. The study employed descriptive research design though quantitative research design was used to compliment it. East Africa Military Libraries are semi-automated. This over emphasis causes the researcher to overlook the fundamental need of providing cost effective services to users. That is “more and better computer capabilities will solve the problem” is a myth. The heart of any information systems is the detailed understanding of the important facets of the organization.
- ItemAssessing the factors affecting effective utilization of e library resources among staff and students of Jigawa state college of education Gumel, Nigeria:(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2018-12) Adamu, ShafiuThe management of Jigawa State College of Education had made several efforts to educate both staff and students on the importance of using c-library resources. In the face of all the efforts, the utilization of the college c-library resource by the students and staff is still low. This study investigated the factors that affect the effective utilization of c-library resources among staff and students of Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel. Nigeria. The objectives of the study were (i) to examine human factors that affect the utilization of c-library resources in Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel, (ii) to determine the institutional factors that affect the utilization of c-library resources among staff and students’ in Jigawa State College of Education. Gumel, (iii) to investigate the system factors affecting the utilization of c-resources among students and staff in the Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel, (iv) to propose strategies for enhancing utilization of c-library resources among staff and students in Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel. The study employs Descriptive Survey, both for quantitative and qualitative data collection. The target population was 9,063 participants and the sample size was 365 respondents. The main research instruments used were questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion as well as Key informant interviews. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using SPSS while qualitative data was also analyzed using thematic method.The study ibund that the human Fictors affecting the utilization of c-library resources include; user awareness and willingness to use e library resources and lack of computer skills while institutional factors affecting the utilization included unstable power supply, weak internet, and insufficient facilities among others, This study has found that lack of integrated information system and limited sharing of information affects utilization, With regards to the enhancement of utilization of c-resources in the College, it was revealed that measures such as capacity building and proper orientation for stall and students, stable power supply and dedicated internet connections, provision of sufficient resources and so on were believed to be potential utilization arid improvement measures according to the respondents. This study has found that user awareness and willingness to use the c-resources among both staff and students were found to be satisfactory. The study concluded that human factors, institutional factors, and system factors all affect the effective utilization of the c-library resources in the College. Eventually, this could affect teachers’ productivity and students’ academic performance. Therefore, the study recommends the hollowing provision of stable power supply and resources, capacity building training, provision of strong internet sei’vices, provision of integrated information system and provision of enough manpower etc.
- ItemAssessing the factors affecting utilization of e-library resources among staff and students of Jigawa State College of education Gumel, Nigeria(Kampala International University, 2018-09) Adamu, ShafiuThe study investigated the factors that affect the effective utilization of e-library resources among staff and students of Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel. Nigeria. The objectives of the study were;(i) to examine human factors that affect the utilization of e-library resources in Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel, (ii) to determine the institutional factors that affect the utilization of e-library resources among staff and students’ in Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel, (iii) to investigate the e-library system factors affecting the utilization of e-resources among students and staff in the Jigawa State College of Education
- ItemAssessing the readiness of academic staff in the application of human resource information system framework performance evaluation(Kampala International University, 2016-11) Oyeladun, Ajiboye PriscillaThe 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
- ItemAn 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, AimableTo 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.
- ItemAn assessment of ICTs adoption by teachers in selected secondary schools in Gasabo District(Kampala International University(KIU), 2019) Mutuyimana, AimableTo 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.
- ItemAn Assets-Backed Central Bank Digital Currency Framework for Solving Volatility(Kampala International University, 2022-10) Emmanuel, Junior MorrisAlthough there have been a few digital currency frameworks developed such as bitcoin, cryptocurrency, or stablecoins; unfortunately, these frameworks are volatile, hence, rendering them unsuitable, unfitting, and inappropriate for the Liberian context. The main objective of this study is to develop a non-volatile assets-backed central bank digital currency framework for Liberia. Specifically; to examine existing digital currency frameworks, to establish the requirements for the proposed assets-backed central bank digital currency framework, to develop the proposed assets-backed central bank digital currency framework, and to validate the proposed assets-backed central bank digital currency framework. This research adopts the post-positivism paradigm, and utilizes design science methodology, with mixed methods and techniques to achieve this goal. Specifically; document analysis, case studies, and literature review were used to examine the existing digital currency frameworks, the Delphi experts method was opted to establish the requirements for the assets-backed central bank digital currency framework, design science to develop the assets-backed central bank digital currency framework, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) expert’s method to validate the framework. Statistical techniques were applied to the data to determine the statistics of the requirements for the proposed framework. From the validation results from the AHP experts, the study found that tangible and intangible assets such as gold, diamond, silver, real estate, cruel oil, bonds, patents, renewable energy, stocks, and confidential data are the remedy to volatility. In addition, the study establishes that all the other existing assets-backed digital currency frameworks are unregulated, non-governed, and do not include both tangible and intangible assets within the frameworks. The study likewise establishes that existing central bank digital currency frameworks do not integrate both tangible and intangible assets within the designs. In addition, the study establishes that the Delphi and the AHP experts' methods have not been applied in similar studies before. The study also concludes that using the design science research methodology can lead to faster framework development whose end goal will be an artifact that can solve real-world volatility problems in digital currency frameworks. The study recommends where possible; the Cash Telex assets-backed digital currency framework may include intangible assets and governance models within the existing framework, existing central bank digital currency frameworks owners may consult Delphi experts or other experts with vast frameworks requirements elicitation knowledge to re-examine the existing requirements contained in these frameworks which will remedy the gaps and flaws contained in the existing framework's requirements, existing assets-backed digital currency frameworks may adopt the design science methodology which will enable these existing frameworks to solve real-world digital currency framework volatility problems, and the existing central bank digital currency frameworks should incorporate AHP experts to re-examine the previous validation phases which will eliminate validation defects and gaps within these frameworks. This study contributes to theory, methodology, and practice. Its main contribution is the developed assets-backed central bank digital currency framework for Liberia, based on which many appropriate policies and applications may be developed. This study also contributes to the existing body of knowledge by including governance, tangible, and intangible assets within the developed assets-backed central bank digital currency framework to remedy the existing volatility associated with digital currency frameworks. It likewise contributes to methodology by being the first study that employs the design science research methodology, the Delphi expert’s method, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) expert’s method within a single research project.
- ItemA comparative analysis of reliability, performance, and security of open source software and proprietary software Case Study: East African Centre for Open Source Software (EACOSS) and Kampala International University (KIU)(Kampala International University ,School of computer technology, 2007-10) Wabule Esther, MakaiProprietary software are programs whose licenses give the user permission\ run them but are not allowed to share, alter or even redistribute them while Open Source Software/Free Software (OSS/FS), also abbreviated as FOSS (Free Open Source Software) licenses give users the freedom to run the program for any purpose, study, modify, and redistribute copies of either the original or modified program without having to pay royalties to previous developers. Proprietary software has been the most commonly used software among the public over the years though with the growth of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT5) industry, FOSS is a rapidly growing and commercially accepted alternative to proprietary software in the world. In Uganda, Proprietary software is the mostly used though FOSS is winning several users too, but most users do not purchase licenses for these software products and have little or no information about benefits or challenges of using either software. This research aims at correcting this problem by providing quantitative and qualitative results that users can use to compare software and thereby purchase appropriate programs for their organizations. Therefore the choice of OSS/FOSS and proprietary software is an issue whose importance can not be ignored. Our research reveals that OSS/FOSS and proprietary performances depend on the context and situation. When it comes to this parameter, it is hard for one to conclusively say that FOSS or proprietary software is better. The research, however, reveals that FOSS is more reliable and more secure than the proprietary software.
- ItemA comparative assessment of the integrated financial management information systems success factors towards the improved performance of local governments in the selected districts of Kanungu and Rukungiri.(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2018-06) Arinaitwe, WinfredThe study was about Comparative Assessment of the Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) Success Factors towards the Improved Performance of Local Governments in the Selected Districts of Kanungu and Rukungiri. The study was based on three objectives; (i) to investigate the success factors of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) towards improved performance; (ii) to ascertain the performance of local government in selected districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu and (iii) to assess the relationship between success factors of IFMIS and local government performance in Rukungiri and Kanungu local governments. The study employed descriptive comparative design and methodology used was both qualitative and quantitative. The study used a total population of 110 and a sample size of 86 respondents, specifically finance department staffs, vendors, departmental heads, ICT staff and district engineers. Interview guides, observation guides and questionnaire were used in collecting data. Descriptive statistics used included means and standard deviation. In regard to IFMIS success factors, findings revealed that information quality was rated very high in Rukungiri (Av. mean=t3.58) and very high in Kanungu (Av. meant=3.37); system quality exist and was rated high in both districts of Rukungiri (average mean of 2.87) and Kanungu (Av. mean=3.09); service quality exists in local governments of Rukungiri (rated high and Av. mean=2.98) and Kanungu (rated high and Av. mean=2.92); technology factors exist in local governments of Rukungiri (rated very high and Av. mean=3.31) and Kanungu (rated high and Av. mean=3.13); organizational factors exist in local governments of Rukungiri (rated very high and Av. mean=3.81) and Kanungu (rated very high and Av. mean=3.43); and user factors exist in local governments of Rukungiri (rated very high and Av. mean=3.88) and Kanungu (rated very high and Av. mean=3.38). In regard to performance the findings revealed that level of task productivity in local governments is very high in Rukungiri (Av. mean=3.42) and high in Kanungu (Av. mean=3.20); level of task innovation in local governments is high in Rukungiri (Av. mean=3.06) and high in Kanungu (Av. mean=2.97); level of citizen satisfaction in local governments is high in Rukungiri (Av. mean=2.95) and Kanungu(Av. mean=3.06) and level of administrators’ control in local governments is very high in Rukungiri (Av. mean=3.91) and Kanungu (Av. mean=3.59). Findings revealed that there is a statistically significant impact between success factors of IFMIS and performance for Rukungiri and Kanungu local government. It was comparatively concluded that information quality, system quality, service quality, technology factors, organizational factors and user factors exist in districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu as success factors of IFMIS. It was recommended that for local governments to have full control, they should consider exercising control to uphold roles and responsibilities and avoid scope divergence, schedule slippages, and cost overruns.
- ItemDatabase -driven and web-based information systems: Harnessing the Maturity of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in the Design and Implementation of Information System: case study: school of computer studies-KIU(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2006-10) Kimani, J.; NjorogeMany organizations fail to connect business requirements with Information System development and acquisition. This disconnect is especially troublesome for database driven and web-based Information Systems because they are pervasive and critical to the operation of an organization. The resulting Information systems are slow, buggy, hard to maintain, and awkward to evolve. This disconnect is compounded further by the complexity of the platform on which the application is developed and on which it is implemented — a phenomenon that brings about the distinction between proprietary software and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Proprietary software has dominated the largest percentage of the world market. It is not possible to change the source code or even get access to it. Once it is developed, there is very limited customization that can be done on the original product. To acquire and use it, in most cases, one needs to purchase a licence. It is this drawback that has changed the trend and has forced many software developers and designers to embrace the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). This, however, begs the question: Have Free and Open Source Software(FOSS) matured to a level of developing effective and efficient Information Systems? Our research has tried to answer the above question by looking at how an Information System can be developed using FOSS tools: MySQL, PHP and APACHE. To model the system at the conceptual level, we have used Object Oriented Modeling Methodology (ORM). ORM helps us to examine the information in terms of simple elementary facts. By examining the model in terms of natural concepts, like objects and roles, ORM provides a conceptual approach to modeling unlike Entity-Relationship(ER) diagrams, which do not use natural language in its mode and cannot be populated with fact instances.The research reveals that the developed Information System has the three attributes of an effective and efficient Information System: namely, reliability, stability and scalability. Therefore, given a chance, non-proprietary software performs equally well and in some cases better than the proprietary software
- ItemDecision support system for coca- cola production schedulings: the case of coca-cola company-Mbarara(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2012) Kirungi, RichardThe study was conducted in coca-cola company, Mbarara town and the study was intended to investigate the existing procedure used in production scheduling, ICT staff skill levels and availability of ICT resources at coca-cola Company. Furthermore the study looks at the analysis of data, construct, test, validate and implement the decision support system basing on the requirements for efficient and effective production scheduling management at coca-cola company. This report covers six chapters; and these are as follows: Chapter one, which has the introduction, background of the study, problem statement, objectives, significance and scope of the study. Chapter two is literature review looking at suggestions of other workers’ researcher on related studies of decision support system for production scheduling, chapter three has the methods, data collection tools and Ethical considerations. Chapter four has the findings of the research study; chapter five includes the development, design and requirements used in developing the new system. Chapter six covers Discussion, conclusion, recommendation and Areas of further study. The system prototype was developed and implemented using Microsoft visual studio 2005 as an interface and SQL server 2005 for database. This scheduling system can be adopted for use in industries, schools, hospitals and other institutions that require scheduling production. To mitigate the problems caused by this complexity, a decision support system for production scheduling for the implementation of scheduling system is presented in this study, which integrates various scheduling techniques forcing the researcher to come up with new idea of developing a decision support system for coca-cola company. Specifically this system allows user name and passwords created and provided by the system administrator in the company to access the system through an intranet based on the user rights and permissions. The scheduling information stored in a central server. All the services provided by this system, have been made available on the organizations’ intranet. It is recommended that coca-cola company should use the system developed.
- ItemDesign and development of a data ware-house for school information system case study of heritage international school(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2008-11) Ochen, Moses; PatrickData warehousing and business intelligence are key enablers in the drive to harness management informatitin and improve decision-making. They underpin the recent wave of interest in data mining and customer relationship management, and create opportunities for performance improvements based on quantitative analysis at every level in an organization. Data warehousing is a relatively new field in information technology, and current research centers primarily on data warehousing in business environments. As new as the field is in these environments, only recently have educational institutions imgun to embark on data warehousing projects, and little research has been done regarding the special considerations and characteristics of School Information System and the complexity of analyzing such data. Educational institutions measure success very differently from business-oriented organi7ations and the analyses that are meaningful in such environments pose unique and intricate problems in data warehousing. Heritage International School maintains database comprising of a number of files of school data. This is international school that has. links to other international schools in the same category. There is need to design and develop school database that should accommodate past data as well as capture present data in order to build data warehouse. According to the school administrator, the present school Data Warehouse is not sufficient , well structured to handle data, it gives poor quality information, lacks consistency, and above all it is not easy to access. This research describes the process of developing a data warehouse for Heritage International School, focusing on issues specific to School Information system and the general objective of this study is to examine the factors in the development and design of a Data Warehouse for a school Information System. Interviews, questionnaires and observations will be used to collect the required information for the Data Warehouse.
- ItemDesign and development of a dynamic user inventory access and management system case study: United Nations-Office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs (UNOCHA) Uganda.(Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2009-09) Okello, Richard; RamboThis study primarily builds grounds on the fact that key information for decision making in organizations is partly a result of good tracking systems like Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and Inventory Control and Management (1CM) systems among others. The main objective of this study therefore was to come up with an inventory control and management system (ICMS) that would allow UN OCHA-Uganda to record, store, retrieve and process information on all equipment, locations, vendors and stocks movement in an efficient and effective manner, providing for interactivity. Literature on the subject matter was widely referenced, obtained from a number of information sources including journal articles, reports, monographs, conference proceedings. In addition, much of the literature was accessed following a number of online searches through renowned search engines on the internet. With particular regard to the choice of methodology, a number of methods, tools and techniques were deployed to support the effective collection and analysis of data that lead to the derivation of useful conclusions that ably backed the recommendations in this regard. In particular, the main methods included interviewing, observation and document analysis. The instruments of research included printed questionnaires that were designed, tested and re-tested, after which, they were emailed to the respective respondents. The study population that predominantly comprised UN OCHA-Uganda staff members based in Kampala and the rest of the Field Offices. Two separate questionnaires were prepared targeting two similar, but occupationally different categories of respondents. The first category of respondents included Management, Finance and Administrative Staff while the second category targeted the rest of the staff from the different departments. Quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). This made it possible for the study to yield important statistics to support answering ofthe research questions. Resulting from the data obtained and the analyses made, it is observed that OCHA Uganda does not have a substantive Inventory Control and Management System in place and does not technically own the tools used to track the available data. It was also established that Inventory data was not managed in real time as reflected by a significant 57% of the respondents. It was evidently clear that OCHA-Uganda also adheres to important best practices in 1CM as reflected by over 57% of the respondents who disagree on the proposition that staff received more supplies that requests for resources and the combined 85% respondents who either agree or strongly agree on the proposition of acknowledgement of receipt of materials delivered. On a similar note, a significant number of respondents constituting 29% do affirm that OCHA-Uganda maintains an updated/approved vendor list. The study establishes that no relevant training has been conducted for concerned officials in the recent past. This is evident from 86% of the respondents. This is further aggravated by resource constraints as expressed by over 43% of the respondents who either negate the proposition, or are not aware. XIII In view of the above, the study recommends that OCHA-Uganda invests in the development of a functional, usable, scalable, robust and shareable 1CM system, and in adequate staff training to equip the responsible officers with sufficient skills and techniques to manage the function better. More recommendations are provided in chapter five of this report.
- ItemDesign and evaluation a web-based database of military hospital of Kamenge, Burundi(Kampala International University, College of Computing and Information Technology, 2012-09) Ninteretse, PrudenceThe main objective of this research was to design and evaluate a web based database system that is able to keep track of all patients and staff records to ensure proper management and ensure accuracy and efficiency in the Military Hospital of Kamenge, Currently manual-based system of recording data and registering patients are used at MHK. This is associated with such problems as loss of valuable data, record mixing and insecurity to patient’s and staff records. The target of this new system is to improve the existing system so that patient’s records can be kept and processed in an efficient manner. The researcher therefore used an open source software environment to develop a web-based database for Military Hospital of Kamenge for the sole purpose of hospital and serving its clients efficiently and effectively. The researcher used random sampling to obtain relevant data whereby a total of 65 patients, doctors, nurses and pharmacists were selected to respond to the questionnaire and the observation related to the study. In conclusion, main objective of carrying out of this project was to implement system development knowledge in relation to Information Systems which was achieved by designing and evaluating a hospital information system. The objective has been largely achieved since the system has been developed and can be considered to have achieved most of the set out objectives. The researcher wish to recommend that the application be developed further to include more precise help files, handle other information needs like the development of the system at large to serve the whole hospital fraternity as well as security enhancement.
- ItemDesign and implementation of a mobile application system for dissemination of national immunization information of Gitarama health centre, Rwanda(Kampala International University. School of computing and information science, 2012-10) Masengesho, PontienThis study is a result of an academic research entitled “Design and Implementation of a Mobile Application System for Dissemination of National Immunization Information in Gitarama Health centers, Rwanda”. The purpose of this study was to test the null hypothesis of no significant difference between the existing and the proposed system for dissemination of national immunization information in Gitarama health centre, Rwanda; to generate new information from the existing data and to validate the concept of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The objectives of this study are i) to identify the profile of the respondents in terms of gender, age, education level and category. ii) To determine the level of performance and efficiency of the present dissemination of national immunization information in Gitarama Health Centre, Rwanda iii) To establish the level of performance of proposed mobile application system for dissemination of national immunization information.iv) To determinate if there is a significant difference on the level of performance and efficiency between the existing dissemination of national immunization information and the proposed mobile application system for dissemination of national immunization information. The study population comprised of 51 peoples with 18 staff members and 33 parents of children from Gitarama health centres, Questionnaire was used in collecting both primary and secondary data. SPSS was used to analyze all data. The data were processed using frequency distribution, mean, and Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient. The findings of the study revealed that the null hypothesis has been rejected and affirmed that there is a difference between the existing systems of disseminate of national immunization information and the proposed mobile application system for dissemination of national immunization information in Gitarama Health centre, It is recommended that the ministry of health has to implement this system to test the benefit of it within health centres