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Networked databases for efficient operation of branch offices: a case of the New Vision Advertising Department.
(2008-12)
Databases have become an integral part of almost all operations in every enterprise because of the growing computerisation of processes. Even previously uncomputerised processes generate so much information to the extent ...
An observational study of the information seeking and communicating behaviour of enterprenures in the informal sector in Uganda
(2008-12-05)
This paper examines the information-seeking and communicating behaviour of the entrepreneurs in the informal sector of Uganda through observation methodology. The samples of six districts and 602 entrepreneurs covering ...
An online adverse drug reaction reporting system for pharmacovigilance
(2008-06)
Pharmacovigilance in general if done poorly, adversely affects the quality, safety and efficacy of drugs as well as public health in general. According to National Drug Authority, ”There are still various delays in the ...
Offline handwritten signature verification using sift features
(2008-12)
In this research we evaluate the use of SIFT features in offline handwritten signature verification. For each known writer we take a sample of three genuine signatures and extract their SIFT descriptors. We calculate the ...
Telecom and broadcasting convergence: the feasibility of mobile TV standards
(Makerere University, 2008-10)
Traditionally telecommunication services and broadcasting have always been distinct and regulated by different authorities. While telecommunication has always been perceived as a point to point communication, broadcasting ...
Decision support system for vehicle scheduling in Uganda: A case study of Gateway Bus Company
(Decision support system for vehicle scheduling in Uganda: A case study of Gateway Bus Company, 2008-12)
The use of computer based technologies in designing decision support systems in the developing countries has not been explored widely. This study focused on the development of a decision support system to be used by a bus ...
The localisation into isiXhosa of the iLanga telephone system
(Fountain Publishers, Kampala., 2008)
In this paper we describe the localisation of iLanga, a VoIP PBX system, into isiXhosa. In South Africa, for social and political reasons, making systems available in the African languages is becoming more and more important. ...
System dynamics modeling in healthcare: The Ugandan immunisation system
(Fountain Publishers, Kampala., 2008)
The paper develops a system dynamics simulation model to understand the dynamics of immunisation with the aim of aiding decision making process by proposing policies that would enhance immunisation utilization. The model ...
An integrated reporting system using data warehousing: case study of National Medical Stores
(2008-10)
Many Corporations today have vast amounts of data from their transactional systems which they use for their day to day operations. However, tools that enable consolidation of this data for other enteprise wide tasks like ...
Optimising IT potential: a data mart for the Credit Department of PostBank Uganda Limited
(2008-03)
With globolisation and in today’s highly competitive environment, the unprecedented volumes of data have become a challenge to organisations/institutions and therefore focusing their attention on making this information ...