Research Articles [CoCSE]: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Review of Sources of Uncertainty and Techniques Used in Uncertainty Quantification and Sensitivity Analysis to Estimate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ruminants
(MDPI, 2024-03-06)Uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis are essential for improving the modeling and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions in livestock farming to evaluate and reduce the impact of uncertainty in input ... -
Forecasting Financial Resilience: An Analysis of Practices and Limitations in Predicting Trends - A Case Study of Microcredit in Tanzania
(B P International., 2024-10-02)This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of financial resilience within Tanzanian microcredit institutions, focusing on predictive methodologies and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for ... -
Assessment of public awareness on the effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation sources in Tanzania
(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 ... -
Updating “machine learning imagery dataset for maize crop: A case of Tanzania” with expanded data to cover the new farming season
(Elsevier Inc., 2024-03-23)Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) and Maize Streak Virus (MSV) are among maize diseases which affect productivity in Tan- zania and Africa at large. These diseases can be detected early for timely interventions and minimal ... -
Suitability of Vermiculite and Rice Husk Ash as Raw Materials for Production of Ceramic Tiles
(International Journal of Materials Science and Applications, 2018-02-03)The challenging issues in ceramic tiles are low mechanical strength, thermal discomfort and high production costs. And in most efforts to improve strength, emphasis has been placed on minimization of quartz content in the ... -
Computer Science Education in Selected Countries from Sub-Saharan Africa
(ACM Inroads, 2024-02-20)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 ... -
Modeling the SBC Tanzania Production-Distribution Logistics Network
(IISTE, 2017-07)The increase in customer expectation in terms of cost and services rendered, coupled with competitive business environment and uncertainty in cost of raw materials have posed challenges on effective supply chain engineering ... -
Mathematical modeling of COVID-19 transmission dynamics between healthcare workers and community
(Elsevier, 2021-10)Corona-virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that has affected different groups of humankind such as farmers, soldiers, drivers, educators, students, healthcare workers and many others. The transmission rate ... -
Mathematical models for aflatoxin contamination in crops, livestock and humans: A review
(SCIK Publishing Corporation, 2022-11-07)Aflatoxin is among the highest-threatening food contaminants as it affects both the health of consumers and the entire value chain. Researchers are of the view that aflatoxin contamination will increase due to the impacts ... -
Towards an Integrated Mobile Technology on Animal Disease Surveillance Framework in Tanzania : A Systematic Review Summary of Reviewed Literature
(IADITI, 2022)Tanzanian Government, through its national audit office in March 2020, reported the prevalence decline of two animal diseases, namely; Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP). Similarly, ... -
Mathematical modeling of vaccination as a control measure of stress to fight COVID-19 infections
(Elsevier, 2023-01)The world experienced the life-threatening COVID-19 disease worldwide since its inversion. The whole world experienced difficult moments during the COVID-19 period, whereby most individual lives were affected by the disease ... -
Posterior Distribution of the Unknown Parameter of Poisson Distribution Under Different Priors: An Application to Under-Fivemortality Data
(SSRN, 2023-03-30)Under-five mortality rate is one of the most essential indicator of acountry’s socio-economic well-being and public health status. Poissondistribution under different priors such as conjugate/Gamma prior,uniform and Jeffrey’s ...
