The publication is based on the papers presented at the PACT conference held in Lusaka, Zambia from 12th –13th September, 2023. The objective of PACT is to support and stimulate active productive research which could strengthen the technical foundations of engineers and scientists in the continent, develop strong technical foundations and skills and lead to new small to medium enterprises within the African sub-continent.

Published: 2023-12-03

Articles

Engineering Education Management for Sustainable Development through Globalization, Diversity and Inclusion – A Curriculum Perspective

Bhagwan Das, Johnson I Agbinya, Sonia Lohana, Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei, Osama A. Mahdi, Tahsien Al-Quraishi, Ammar Alazab

30-35

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Machine Learning-Based Crypto Ransomware Detection Model On Windows Platforms

Martin Musonda, Aaron Zimba, Muwanei Sinyinda

141-147

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Analysis of Breast Cancer Survivability Using Machine Learning Predictive Technique for Post-Surgical Patients

Tahsien Al-Quraishi, Lamyaa Al-Omairi, Rahul Thakkar, Chetanpal Singh, Johnson I Agbinya, Osama A. Mahdi, Bhagwan Das

12-18

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Assessment of Biomass Energy Potentials and Appropriate Sites in Nigeria using GIS Computing Strategy

M.O. Ukoba, E.O. Diemuodeke, T.A. Briggs, K. E. Okedu, K. Owebor, M. Imran, M.M. Ojapah, Johnson I. Agbinya

122-127

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A Predictive Model to Support Decision Making for the Accreditation of Learning Programmes using Data Mining and Machine Learning

Francis Kawesha, Jackson Phiri, Alinani Simukanga

102-107

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An Analysis into factors affecting accuracy levels in deep learning models: A case of local language dataset in Zambia

Clement Mulenga Sinyangwe, Douglas Kunda, William Phiri Abwino, Emmanuel Lwele

82-87

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A Deep Hybrid Learning Model for Photovoltaic Solar Tracking Systems

Musa Phiri, Mwenge Mulenga, Douglas Kunda, Fadele Ayotunde Alaba

53-58

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Exploratory Analysis and Preprocessing of Dataset for the Classification of Osteosarcoma Types

Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei, Tahsien Al-Quraishi, Bhagwan Das, Johnson I. Agbinya

36-43

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING DISTRICT HEALTH INFORMATION SOFTWARE

Timothy M Lwiindi, Jackson Phiri

148-152

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Visualization of the effects of forest bathing: Comparison between Japan and Thailand

Atsushi Ito, Yosei Sato, Yuko Hiramatsu, Madoka Hasegawa, Kazutaka Ueda, Yasunari Harada

19-24

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Using ArcGIS for Optimal Location of Small Hydropower Sites in Nigeria for Sustainable Development

Benneth Oyinna, Kenneth E. Okedu, Ogheneruona E. Diemuodeke, Lois E. David, Isaac N. Onuche, Elijah A. Osemudiamen, Johnson I. Agbinya

128-133

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Modelling and Analysis of Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions for Human Biometric Recognition

Johnson I Agbinya, Shaza Abuelgasim

1-6

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Automatic Classification of research grants proposals using a multi– class machine learning model

Rebecca Lupyani, Jackson Phiri

108-113

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SENSING WATER POLLUTION IN THE KAFUE RIVER USING CLOUD COMPUTING AND MACHINE LEARNING

Mumbi Mumbi, Jackson Phiri

88-93

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Feature Enhancement and Chaining of Deep Nueral Networks in Colorectal Cancer Classifaction based on Gut-Microbiome Data

Mwenge Mulenga, Musa Phiri, Luckson Simukonda

59-63

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Large-Scale Analysis of Medical Image Metadata

Elijah Chileshe, Lighton Phiri

44-48

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he Readiness, Risks and Mitigation Measures of Quantum Supremacy to Current Digital Security Measures and Infrastructure

Mulima Chibuye, Jackson Phiri, Evans Lampi

153-158

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Diversity Measure to Tackle the Multiclass Problem in IoT Intrusion Detection Systems

Osama A. Mahdi, Nawfal Ali, Ammar Alazab, Savitri Bevinakoppa, Tahsien Al-Quraishi, Bhagwan Das

25-29

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A Facial Authentication-based Deepfake Detection Machine Learning Model

Joseph Mwanza, Aaron Zimba, Muwanei Sinyinda

134-140

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A Review on Machine Learning Applications in Localization in 5G and Beyond Wireless Communications

Agburu O. Adikpe, Ocha Ikwu, Patrick U. Okorie

7-11

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Towards Leveraging AI Deep Learning Technology as a means to Smart Farming In Developing Countries: A case of Zambia

Barbara Chalwe Kunda Kunda, Jackson Phiri

114-121

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COVID-19 CONTACT TRACING USING ACCESS CONTROL AND FACEMASK RECOGNITION

Azwel Simwinga, Jackson Phiri

94-101

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Comparative Analysis of IoT Architectures for Mine Environmental Monitoring: A Literature Review and Evaluation

Sipiwe Chihana, Jameson Mbale, Nchimunya Chaamwe

70-76

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Software Tools for Supporting Automatic Interpretation of Medical Images

Andrew Shawa, Ernest Obbie Zulu, Lighton Phiri

49-52

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