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Development of an IoT-based smart irrigation system for efficient water management in Uasin Gishu County
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, with Uasin Gishu county being the country’s breadbasket. Food scarcity has recently increased due to climate change, population growth, and decreased land available for ... -
IoT-based automated surface-drip irrigation monitoring system prototype: a case of World Vegetable Center in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Irrigation is pivotal for supplementing water, amidst climate change globally and surface-drip irrigation provides an efficient plant-watering method with minimal mineral depletion. In Tanzania, Africa, manual surface-drip ... -
Industrial-based GSM water leakage detection, monitoring, and controlling system: a case of North Rift Valley Water Agency in Kenya
(NM-AIST, 2024-06)The current system for detecting and monitoring water leaks in Kenyan industries is manual and costly. Despite emerging technological trends, many industries lack automated systems to detect, monitor, and control water ... -
Web-based freight forwarding system for logistics management: case study of Trueline Africa Limited in Kampala, Uganda
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Freight forwarding sector is moving from manual handling of freights to electronic freight because of the ever-changing needs of technologies. The study aimed to develop a freight forwarding web-based information system ... -
Time series and ensemble models for forecasting Tanzanian banana crop yield under various effects of Climate change
(NM-AIST, 2024-07)Amid escalating global worries about climate change’s impact on agriculture, this study thor oughly explores how climate shifts might affect Tanzania’s vital bananas. The study employed a multiple regression model to ... -
Modelling the dynamics of Spodoptera frugiperda infestation in maize production with control strategies
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)The ongoing demand for maize is driven by its nutritional value, ability to meet the food re quirements of a increasing world population, its impact on ensuring a stable food supply, and the growing international ... -
Mathematical models for vehicular carbon dioxide emission
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)The increasing demand for transportation due to a growing global population has led to more vehicles on the road and increased use of fossil fuels, resulting in higher atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and ... -
Modeling of diamondback moth infestations in cabbages with control strategies
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)The Diamondback moth (DBM), scientifically called Plutella xylostella, a highly destructive and rapidly spreading agricultural pest originally from Europe. This particular pest presents a notable risk to the overall ... -
An automated core rolling machine for making the metering unit’s current transformer
(NM-AIST, 2024-07)The advent of automation has revolutionized various industries by simplifying complex processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing production time. However, many developing countries still rely on manual labour, ... -
Mathematical modeling and extraction of parameter of photovoltaic module based on modified Newton-Raphson method
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Photovoltaic (PV) generators are represented by varoius types of electrical equivalent circuits. Each of which describes the output current-voltage relationship under particular operating con ditions. Ideal model, single ... -
A predictive analytics-driven battery management system for sustainable e-mobility in East Africa
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)In pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) seven and thirteen, East African countries are swiftly transitioning to electric mobility solutions for clean transportation and climate action. ... -
Biometric banking system for effective paperless cash withdrawals at CRDB Bank Burundi
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)In the ever-changing banking landscape, attempts have been made to improve customer experiences and expedite operations. However, there remains a continuing difficulty at bank teller counters, where transactions are ... -
A hyperspectral-based system for identification of common bean genotypes resistant to foliar diseases in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2024-06)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, foliar diseases are causing ... -
Development of mobile-based recommender system for smallholder dairy farmers to increase their production in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2024-03)Dairy farming is a branch of agriculture which is devoted to the production of milk and the processing of dairy products. Small holder farmers are individuals producing small amounts of products on small land holdings ... -
Development of a web-based record management system for primary cooperative societies in Tanzania: a case of Kilimanjaro region
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Co-operative societies in Tanzania play a vital role in the country's economic development, serving as a means to combat poverty and enhance members' economic prospects. However, the current in-house methods of ... -
Development of an accessible augmented reality application to enhance indoor navigation: a case of higher learning institutions
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)This study focused on developing an accessible Augmented Reality (AR) application to enhance indoor navigation, using a case study of learning institutions. A case of The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science ... -
A deep learning model for early detection of maize diseases in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Agriculture is considered the backbone of Tanzania’s economy, with more than 60% of residents depending on it for their livelihood. Maize is the main and dominating food crop in the country, accounting for 45% of all ... -
Image segmentation deep learning model used to Identify black Saigatoka And Fusarium wilt in banana early
(NM-AIST, 2024-05)Bananas are among the most widely produced perennial fruit crops. Farmers largely produce bananas because they are important staple food and cash crops. However, bananas are highly affected by Fusarium Wilt and Black ... -
Development of data-driven web-based system for regional programme accreditation: a case study of the inter-university council for East Africa (IUCEA)
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)In response to evolving regional program accreditation requirements, a user-centric Regional Program Accreditation System (RPAS) was meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of accreditation bodies, educational ... -
An enhanced IoT-based wristband for remote monitoring and early detection of hypertension complications in Uganda
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Remote monitoring systems can transform healthcare for non-communicable diseases like hypertension. Despite widespread blood pressure testing, real-time communication and record storage remain challenging in Uganda. ...
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