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Access to library resources in multiple devices through Responsive Web Design: Single Design for multiple devices - A case with UNISWA Library website
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Mobile communication technology has greatly enhanced the academic and learning environments in the institutions of higher learning. The internet explosion, proliferation of online resources and the advent of free and ... -
An Evaluation of Peering and Traffic Engineering in the Pan-African Research and Education Network: A case for Software Defined Internet Exchange Points
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Despite an increase in the number of Internet eXchange Points (IXPs) in Africa, as well as proliferation of submarine and terrestrial fibre optic cable systems, a large proportion of Internet traffic exchanged among Africa’s ... -
Application of innovative ICT tools for linking agricultural research knowledge and extension services to farmers in Kenya
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Despite the application and use of mobile and web-based technologies in improving access to information, the agricultural extension services still plays a key role in disseminating knowledge, technologies and agricultural ... -
SE-CNC - A Brazilian Experimental Cloud Storage Service
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Cloud-based storage services are increasingly common tools in the everyday life of teachers and researchers. Thus, the Cloud business model is a trend for those who are looking for scalability, availability, flexibility ... -
Use of ICT tools to improve dissemination of rice information in Kenya: a case of the Kenya Rice Knowledge Bank (KRKB)
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Rice in Kenya has become the third most important cereal in the country. Its production however is far below consumption requirements: it is currently estimated that the country produces about 70,000mt while consumption ... -
e-Learning Using Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks to Support Teaching and Learning in Rural Zambia
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Zambia is faced with a widening gap in the provision of education between urban and rural areas. E-Learning also known as online learning maybe the solution to the learning and teaching challenges experienced in rural ... -
Promoting the growing and access to scientific literature through NRENs in Africa
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Currently, it is undeniable the role of the Internet in sustaining knowledge growth through a multitude of technologies, user devices and network infrastructures. National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) promote ... -
Creating a large scale wireless network with SCIFI
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)One year after progressing from a research project to become the technology driving the wireless network at UFF, SCIFI Magalhaes, 2013 has grown. SCIFI (an acronym which stands for Intelligent Controller for Wireless ... -
Using Future Internet testbeds as a tool for the practical study of digital networking
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)In this paper, we discuss how Future Internet testbeds can be useful not only for experimenters but also for teaching networking classes, both in conventional environments and in the context of online courses. Access to ... -
Interoperability, Integration and Standardization of e-Health Initiatives in Malawi: Current Efforts and Prospects
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Since its inception in Malawi, e-health continues to offer new opportunities for improving health-care delivery in the country. In places where implementations are done right, it enables proper and easy management of ... -
Cloud-Based Big Data Analytics in Bioinformatics: A Review
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)The significant advances in high- throughput sequencing technologies over the last decade have led to an exponential explosion of biological data. Consequently, bioinformatics is encountering unprecedented challenges in ... -
The Potential for unified backbone optical transmission in Zambia: The analysis
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Information and Communications Technology (ICTs) and telecommunication service provision in developing countries is undergoing speedy progress and inspiring numerous deployments. It has been looked upon as a substitute to ... -
Developing Appropriate Research Services for Kenyan Researchers
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Emerging African National Research and Education Network build and maintain advanced broadband networks that interconnect universities and research institutes1. The NRENs not only provide basic Internet and shared services ... -
NRENs Cloud Infrastructure Framework (NRENs-CLIF): Case Study of SADC Region
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Recently, the appealing features of cloud computing have been driving its integration into the ICT component of the education sector. In view of this, the NRENS in developed countries are adopting Cloud computing as its ... -
Trust and Identity Infrastructure Services Above the Network
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UbuntuNet Alliance – From Concept to Operations Reflections on the Journey
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Towards AfricaConnect2
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Understanding University students’ behavioural continued intentions to use e-learning in Tanzania
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)The purpose of the paper was to examine factors that predict students' continued usage intention of web-based learning management systems (LMS) in Tanzania, with a specific focus at the School of Business of Mzumbe University ... -
A change in University Lecturers’ Perception of E-learning tools for Instructional Delivery at Midlands State University: From techno-phobic to technology savvies
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)Midlands State University (MSU) has witnessed an about turn in lecturers’ perceptions and beliefs about technology from being negative to positive enthusiastic users of technology. Using the case of MSU this paper reports ... -
Strategy for Implementation of e-Learning: lessons from the case of JKUAT and CUCK
(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2014-11)E-learning is a global move and Kenya has not been left behind. Like any other developing country, learning resources cannot meet the ever increasing demand of university education with over 120,000 qualifiers every year. ...