Natural & Applied Sciences

Research Papers/Topics Natural & Applied Sciences

Trevor Dollar Real Estate Android Application

ABSTRACT Trevor Dollar Real Estate Android Application is a mobile based software that helps people to sell or rent properties. The android application has a searching facility where people can search for a specific property utilizing different particulars, for example, that of value, location and so forth. Moreover the android application will send notifications of when a payment is expected and when there is another posting inside the firm. Aside from that the android application additional...

Training Time Scheduler For Zimasco Shurugwi And South Dyke Division

ABSTRACT ThebasisofthisprojectwastodevelopaTrainingtimeSchedulerforZimasco ShurugwiandSouthdykedivision(Trainingdepartment).Themainfocusofthe system istotrytocurbproblemsthatareassociatedwithschedulingofcourses, facilitatorsandvenuesthroughoutthewholeyear.Everyyearendthedepartment gathersnecessarytraining information from the training needsand begin the schedulingprocess.Thisisdoneonaspreadsheetonrowsandcolumns.Toderive anannualtrainingplanitdemandsadedicatedthreeweeks(workinghourbasis)at mos...

A Framework for Implementing Mobile Enterprise Resource Planning (m-ERP) System to improve healthcare services in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT This study sought to develop a framework for the implementation of mobile Enterprise Resource Planning (m-ERP) System to improve healthcare services in Zimbabwe: A case of Chitungwiza central hospital. Information was gathered using a case study research strategy accompanied with interviews, questionnaire, records review and observation approaches. In recent years, due to the development of cloud computing and portable devices, a new mobility era is starting. The popularity of smart...

Effectiveness of workplace wellness programmes on accident prevention in the mining industry. A case of pretoria portland cement, Collen bawn mine, Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT Mine accidents are one of the major contributors to occupational health problems faced world over. Various initiatives have been rolled out to deal with mine accidents including implementation of workplace wellness programs as a way to reduce and prevent accidents. This study assessed the effectiveness of the workplace wellness programs in accident prevention. The researcher identified wellness programs implement at PPC and analyzed the trend and differences in accident levels betwe...

Analysis of QoS in the User's Perspective of the Common Services in Cellular Systems UMTS/3G and LTE (A Case Study of mobile Networks in Angola).

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this research is to determine the main factors affecting Quality of Service based on mobile Third Generation (3G) and Fourth Generation (4G) service in Angola. The main reason to stimulate the present study was the significantly low rate speed on 3G and 4G service among mobile users in Angola where unlike many other countries the rate of this usage runs in opposite way. Thanks to increasing advances in wireless communications devices, the number of mobile users has g...

Data Center Watchdog

ABSTRACT The past decade has been characterised by many firms migrating to clouding services which are powered by data centres. This led to a vast growth rate in the number of data centres in the world and as a result data centers became the most energy-consuming facilities. Researches conducted by different scholars reflected that these energy consumptions can be reduced by using free cooling in data centers and raising the data center operating temperatures but however both methods result ...

Arduino Based Infrared Intrusion Detection And Motion Sensor Device With Android App

ABSTRACT Intrusion detection is a series of processes which involves the detection, warning and notification of the arrival of an unwanted entity within the vicinity of installed sensors and the execution of necessary actions required to be performed so as to alert the members of the asset to be monitored and increase the security of the building simultaneously. The growth of intrusion detection systems is largely attributable to a decrease in costs plus enhancements to the technology in term...

Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Primary School Learners’ Parents In Mkoba South: Implications For Nutrition Education.

Abstract The main purpose of this study was to assess the nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices within the Mkoba South community and promote nutrition education with the aim of improving nutrition knowledge and food choices, to encourage a better quality of life and improve performance of learners. The research was qualitative in nature and the design used was the participatory action research. Due to the nature of the research design adopted, a purposive sample was drawn from the popu...

Intelligent Zebra Crossing System

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to design an Intelligent Zebra Crossing system using Arduino. The main objective of the study is to manage and prioritise a smooth flow of the road users without causing any accidents at the zebra crossings, and to enforce the road rule to all those who have been vandalizing it. The system incorporates the concept of passive pedestrian detection to sense the presence of pedestrians and in turn automatically controls the traffic lights. It also makes use o...

Suitability Of Yellow Maize As An Alternative To White Maize As An Adjunct In Lager Beer Brewing

ABSTRACT Yellow maize is used as a raw material in many food industries but its use as an adjunct in beer brewing has not received much attention. This study was carried out at Delta Beverages Southerton Plant, Harare, to determine the suitability of yellow maize as an adjunct in larger beer brewing in terms of proximate analysis of its milled grits and wort analysis. The proximate composition of the yellow maize milled grits was determined through analysis of moisture content, gelatinization...

Rfid Swipe Card And Monitoring System

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to reduce fraud at toll collection points by ensuring that all toll fee revenue is collected at one central point and also to reduce the risk of theft and loss by doing away with the handling of cash at tollgate stations. To get an insight into the operations of ZINARA, a number of methodologies were used by the researcher which included interviews, questionnaires, and observations. The use of these methodologies helped to get detailed information, in...

An investigation into the use of computers by teachers in schools in Zaka District under Masvingo Province.

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the use of computers by teachers in schools in Zaka District under Masvingo Province. The research would also find possible solutions to effective use of computers in schools by teachers. The study have adopted the descriptive survey design which permitted the researcher to use questionnaires, interviews and observation to collect data. The design assisted the researcher to find valuable knowledge about opinions, attitudes and practices in the use of com...

The Effect of Antenna size on DStv Reception in Zimbabwe

Abstract DStv is the only provider of pay television in Zimbabwe at present with over 70 000 subscribers registered country wide. DStv is the flagship product of Multichoice providing various bouquets offering General Entertainment, Movies, Lifestyle & Culture, Sport, Documentaries, News and Commerce, Children, Music Religion and Consumer channels Multichoice subscribers throughout Africa.[3]. In order to receive the transmitted signal at the recommended level, Multichoice insists subscriber...

Dodging The Potholes: The Spatio-Distribution And Socio-Economic Impacts Of Potholes In The Residential Areas Of Gweru, Zimbabwe

Abstra c t: Since the year 2000, the city o f Gweru has had an unprecedented proliferation o f unattended potholes on most o f its roads These potholes have caused discomfort to the motoring public, caused death to others and damaged vehicles. This paper presents the results o f a study that sought to establish the spatial distribution o f potholes and determine their socio-economic impacts in Gweru’s residential areas. Pothole location and dimensions were measured in the field whilst inter...

Post Heat Treatment Microbial Contaminants And Quantitative Risk Analysis Of S. Aureus In Sliced Vacuum Packed French Polony

ABSTRACT Contamination of luncheon meats by bacteria has resulted in premature product spoilage and food poisoning outbreaks as well as major product recalls. A quantitative microbial assessment of air, surfaces, equipment and personnel hands (swabs), and finished product was conducted on 3 batches during separate visits at various processing stages during production of sliced vacuum packed French polony at a large meat processing plant in Zimbabwe. The aim was to determine the routes of micr...


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