Kabarak University International Conference on Computing and Information Systems

22 Oct 2018, 08:00 → 23 Oct 2018, 17:00 Africa/Nairobi

KLAW/Ground-1 - KLAW 5 - Auditorium (KLAW - Conference Center)

Philip Ragama (Kabarak University)

Welcome to the Kabarak University International Conference on Computing and Information Systems

The School of Computer Science and Bioinformatics, Kabarak University, wishes to call for research papers documenting novel and empirical works for presentation at the Kabarak University International Conference on Computing and Information Systems

Conference Theme 

Addressing Societal needs through Advances in Computing and Information Systems

Conference Objectives

1. To provide an opportunity to researchers to present findings of research works.
2. To create a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on contemporary issues in computing sciences.
3. To provide an opportunity to discuss the emerging problems on computing and information systems.
4. To provide an opportunity to collaborate in sciences related to computing
5. Set a platform for further research and networking.

Call for Papers - Kabarak University International Conference on Computing and Information Systems.pdf

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Kabarak Conferences 2018 Advance Program.pdf

Kabarak Int Conf Paper Template.doc

Monday, 22 October

08:30 → 10:00 Blockchain Workshop: Introduction to Blockchain

A hands on workshop to introduce interested partcipants to blockchain

Convener: Moses Thiga (Kabarak University)

11:00 → 13:00 Conference Plenary: Blockchain - Challenges and Prospects for Kenya

Plenary on Blockchain

Convener: Moses Thiga (Kabarak University)

11:00 Blockchain Solutions Development

An overiview of what it takes to be a blockchain solutions developer

Speaker: Mr Derrick Rono (Andela Ltd )

11:20 Legal issues around Blockchain based financial solutions in Kenya

An examination of the legal perspectives to blockchain

Speaker: Ms Rosemary Koech-Kimwantu (Oxygène Marketing Communications Ltd)

11:40 The African Blockchain Opportunity

The prospects for blockchain in Africa

Speaker: Mr John Karanja (Bithub Africa )

12:00 Blockchain – Challenges and prospects for Kenya

A perspective from the AI and Blockchain Taskforce in Kenya

Speaker: Mr John Walubengo (AI and Blockchain Taskforce)

12:30 Roundtable on Blockchain in Kenya

A discussion session on issues raised by the speakers

Speaker: Moses Thiga (Kabarak University)

14:00 → 16:00 Blockchain Workshop: Introduction to Blockchain - Session Two

A hands on workshop to introduce interested partcipants to blockchain

Convener: Mr Derrick Rono (Andela Ltd)

14:00 → 16:00 Computational Methods: Paper Presentations

Novel computational methods, models, algorithms and applications in mathematics, statistics, biological sciences, physical sciences, bioinformatics, finance, economics, climate, environment and other related areas.

Convener: Dr Christopher Maghanga (Kabarak University)

14:00 Ab initio calculation of structural and electronic properties of 3c-Silicon Carbide: Density functional calculations

Silicon Carbide has become one of the promising materials that can be used for electronic and optical applications. This is as a result of its superior properties among them structural, thermal, chemical,electronic and mechanical. This material is among the prominent systems that exhibits several polytypism. It has more than 200 polytypes and among them is 3C polytype which has attracted more
attention due to its favorable electronic properties. SiC is used in microelectronic devices such as high-power and high-temperature applications. However, a deep understanding of the physical properties of SiC is necessary due to technological problems that need to be addressed before the material can be
used in the production of electronic devices. This work reports both the structural such as bond length, lattice parameter and electronic properties of cubic Silicon Carbide (3C). The theoretical calculations were carried out using Ab initio approach based on Density Functional Theory framework within
Generalized Gradient Approximation using Perdew, Burke and Ernzerhof exchange correlation functional using Ultrasoft pseudopotential as implemented in Quantum ESPRESSO computer code. The lattice parameter was found to be overestimated by +0.66% when compared to the experimental value of 8.24 bohr while the bulk modulus was underestimated by 11.25%. The band structure was determined using Γ, X, W K, L, W Γ high symmetry points. Cubic Silicon Carbide was found to have an indirect band gap of 1.34 eV between X and Γ which is underestimated by the Density Functional Theory calculations. The system exhibit a small band gap indicating it is a semiconductor necessary in technological and industrial applications.

14:20 Computational methods in Materials Science studies

Recent years have seen a great improvement in the field of Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation of the structure and properties of crystalline materials. There are several reasons underlying the present successful application of DFT to materials science: Faster and faster computers, software improvements and theory advancement. Based on these three pillars, we the computing scientists are now fully able to understand the properties and performance of real materials. We are also able to explore the immense realm of the virtual materials in their quest for novel materials. Indeed, high-throughput techniques for the search of new crystal structures and the screening of band structure traits have become very popular in the field of computational materials science. Despite these, many challenges are still to be faced. Common to all computational materials scientists is the unquenchable thirst for higher speed and better accuracy in DFT calculations. This paper aims to present recent advances in the theory and computational methods in DFT calculation of materials as well as to highlight computational results on negative thermal expansion in cubic scandium triflouride in comparison to experimental and other theoretical studies.

14:40 The Exponentially Modified Gaussian Function As A Tool For Deconvolution Of Astroparticle Physics Data

The Pierre Auger Observatory has recorded more than two million events of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. In seeking to interpret the data recorded for the events, it is necessary to simulate the interaction of primary cosmic rays with the atmosphere. One of the softwares that is available for this kind of simulation is CONEX. In this study, CONEX is used to simulate various compositions of primary cosmic rays, whose interactions with the atmosphere result in air showers, with a distribution of depths of shower maximum (Xmax), which is treated as the true distribution. Smearing this distribution with a known σ gives the “measured” distribution. By using the Exponentially Modified Gaussian (EMG) function, we have obtained deconvoluted distribution which is generally in good agreement with the original distribution.

14:00 → 16:00 Emerging Technologies: Paper Presentations

Novel methods, frameworks, models, algorithms and applications in emerging technologies and areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Zigbee networks, wearable devices, cryptocurrencies, software defined networks, cloud computing, mobile computing, nanocomputing, high performance computing, robotics and quantum computing and related areas.

Convener: Philip Ragama (Kabarak University)

14:00 → 16:00 Information Security: Paper Presentations

Novel methods, frameworks, models, algorithms and applications in various areas in the information security domain such as Data Security & Privacy, Mobile Platform & Application Security, IoT Security & Privacy, Computer & Software Security, Cloud Computing Security, Human Behavior-Based Security, Security Policy & Management and other relevant areas.

Convener: Moses Thiga (Kabarak University)

14:00 Security and Privacy of app Permissions on Mobile eServices

Eservice provider depends much on mobile app user’s data to market their services, to gauge their business growth and compare notes with competitors among many other factors. This paper uses analytical approach to discusses issues that come with the installation and usage of mobile eservice apps on Android devices and how app permissions threaten the security and privacy of users through collecting data and information. This paper was based on the following objectives; to identify security and privacy lapses on eservices, to propose a framework for eservices based on apps permission and user involvement in their development and to discuss and analyze the security and privacy of each app permission on the usage of mobile eservices. To achieve the objectives, using Google play store, different eservice apps were identified, such as mobile banking, ehealth apps among other that have impact on group or individual privacy, a framework was designed to show how app developers and eservice providers can involve users during app development and adoption, app permissions were grouped in sets and analysis was made on each app permission set based on popularity given on Google play store for android eservice apps. The analysis showed that eservice users do not understand the use of app permission and they fear for their security and privacy.