Dept. of Computer Science

 

Recent Submissions

  • Robust and cheating-resilient power auctioning on Resource Constrained Smart Micro-Grids 

    Marufu, Mufudzi Anesu Chapman (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    The principle of Continuous Double Auctioning (CDA) is known to provide an efficient way of matching supply and demand among distributed selfish participants with limited information. However, the literature indicates that ...

  • Modelling evolving clinical practice guidelines: a case of Malawi 

    Msosa, Yamiko Joseph (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are increasingly being adopted in low- and middle-income countries. This provides an opportunity to support task-shifted health workers with guideline-based clinical decision support ...

  • An Introduction to Ontology Engineering 

    Keet, C Maria (University of Cape TownUniversity of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Sciencehttps://people.cs.uct.ac.za/~mkeet/files/OEbook.pdf, 2018-07-16)
    An Introduction to Ontology Engineering is a free online textbook that provides an overview of ontology engineering, including logics and automated reasoning, methods and methodologies, top-down ontology development with ...

  • Usability heuristics for fast crime data anonymization in resource-constrained contexts 

    Sakpere, Aderonke Busayo (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    This thesis considers the case of mobile crime-reporting systems that have emerged as an effective and efficient data collection method in low and middle-income countries. Analyzing the data, can be helpful in addressing ...

  • Grammars for generating isiXhosa and isiZulu weather bulletin verbs 

    Mahlaza, Zola (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    The Met Office has investigated the use of natural language generation (NLG) technologies to streamline the production of weather forecasts. Their approach would be of great benefit in South Africa because there is no fast ...

  • Designing with community health workers: feedback-integrated multimedia learning for rural community health 

    Molapo, Maletsabisa (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceFaculty Science: ICTC4D, 2018)
    Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an integral part of the rural health system, and it is imperative that their voices are accommodated in digital health projects. In the mobile health education project discussed in this ...

  • Neuro-evolution behavior transfer for collective behavior tasks 

    Didi, Sabre Z (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    The design of effective, robust and autonomous controllers for multi-agent and multi-robot systems is a long-standing problem in the fields of computational intelligence and robotics. Whilst nature-inspired problem-solving ...

  • Typing training through gamification 

    Chomunorwa, Silence (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)

  • Algorithms for efficiently and effectively matching agents in microsimulations of sexually transmitted infections 

    Geffen, Nathan (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    Mathematical models of the HIV epidemic have been used to estimate incidence, prevalence and life-expectancy, as well the benefits and costs of public health interventions, such as the provision of antiretroviral treatment. ...

  • Enhancing colour-coded poll sheets using computer vision as a viable Audience Response System (ARS) in Africa 

    Muchaneta, Irikidzai Zorodzai (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2018)
    Audience Response Systems (ARS) give a facilitator accurate feedback on a question posed to the listeners. The most common form of ARS are clickers; Clickers are handheld response gadgets that act as a medium of communication ...

  • User perception of gaming element effectiveness in a corporate learning application 

    Arnold, Henry (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    This Conversion Masters in Information Technology thesis gathered users' perceptions about eight gaming elements to determine their effectiveness on aspects of playability, enjoyment and intrinsic motivation needed in a ...

  • A comparison of socially-motivated discussion forum models for learning management systems 

    Almukhaylid, Maryam Meshari (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    This thesis seeks to contribute to the field of learning management system (LMS) development in tertiary educational institutions, particularly to advance the adoption of learning management systems (LMSes) by exploring ...

  • A foundation for ontology modularisation 

    Dawood, Zubeida C (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    There has been great interest in realising the Semantic Web. Ontologies are used to define Semantic Web applications. Ontologies have grown to be large and complex to the point where it causes cognitive overload for humans, ...

  • Spectral analysis of neutral evolution 

    Shorten, David (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    It has been argued that much of evolution takes place in the absence of fitness gradients. Such periods of evolution can be analysed by examining the mutational network formed by sequences of equal fitness, that is, the ...

  • COLAB: social context and user experience in collaborative multiplayer games 

    Terblanche, Marcel (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    Recent studies have shown that the social context in which people play digital multiplayer games has an effect on their experience. Whether co-players are in the same location ("co-located") or in different locations ...

  • Decision tree classifiers for incident call data sets 

    Igboamalu, Frank Nonso (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    Information technology (IT) has become one of the key technologies for economic and social development in any organization. Therefore the management of Information technology incidents, and particularly in the area of ...

  • Investigating mobile graphic-based reminders to support compliance of tuberculosis treatment 

    Haji, Haji Ali (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    The phenomenon of rapid increment of the mobile phones can be utilized through supporting patients, such as those who have tuberculosis, for treatment adherence. This utilization will enable these patients to directly ...

  • APIC: A method for automated pattern identification and classification 

    Goss, Ryan Gavin (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    Machine Learning (ML) is a transformative technology at the forefront of many modern research endeavours. The technology is generating a tremendous amount of attention from researchers and practitioners, providing new ...

  • Improving Pan-African research and education networks through traffic engineering: A LISP/SDN approach 

    Chavula, Josiah (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceFaculty Science: ICTC4D, 2017)
    The UbuntuNet Alliance, a consortium of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) runs an exclusive data network for education and research in east and southern Africa. Despite a high degree of route redundancy in ...

  • Enhancing digital heritage archives using gamified annotations 

    Maina, Job King'ori (University of Cape TownFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science, 2017)
    In the context of digital heritage archives, we find heritage objects having intrinsic contextual and historical information. Capturing all that information is difficult, especially if that effort is left only to the ...

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