Research and development needs effective and efficient management as it is the vehicle by which organizations and economies create opportunity, innovation and secure a stream of future products and services. However, research projects face various challenges which may lead to unsatisfactory...
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92. Redesigning the Dong Fang Hong locomotive speedometer system to suit diesel electric locomotives
Thirty four out of forty (85%) TAZARA Diesel Electric (DE) locomotives were operating with either defective or no speedometer system at all. This compromised the safety of locomotives and peoples’ lives. As a result of financial challenges, TAZARA was unable buy new DE speedometer system costing...
Download PDF ↓The aim of this research is to examine the wind-hydro energy mix by analyzing the characteristics of wind energy variation in a year and that of hydro. The research uses the calculated values of wind power from the wind speeds recorded at 80m above the ground and the values of the actual...
Download PDF ↓This study investigates and analyses the security situation related to the deployment of wireless local area networks (WLANs), configured in infrastructure mode, for three selected business centre in Lusaka central district, using a software analyzer tool called wireless Mon. Wireless local area...
Download PDF ↓The study explored effects of the implementation of the ICT subject(s) in primary education in selected schools under Lusaka Province. The study used a descriptive survey design and a target population of 10 public schools. The purpose of this study was to review implementation of the new...
96. A skills measurement framework for the construction industry in Zambia: a case of Lusaka province
Human resource is a key input in construction, with productivity being dependent on the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce. With construction being characterised as labour intensive, the continuous skills development has always been a matter of concern. The cyclic nature of the...
Download PDF ↓The way data is collected and stored has evolved over time due to various developments which have led to advancements in database technologies. Few decades ago, only structured data were stored, however, with the increase in the business demand for data in this competitive global market,...
Download PDF ↓The health sector has seen tremendous increase in the construction and expansion of physical infrastructure. Much of this infrastructure development has been spearheaded by donors who have facilitated the funding and construction of these structures. Presently, most funders are moving away from...
Download PDF ↓Insider attacks are the most hazardous threats faced by most organisations today and is an overwhelming task to deter, because employees require legitimate access privileges to organisational resources for their daily tasks. If they misuse this trust accidentally or intentionally, it can...
Download PDF ↓The European Union (EU) notes that the construction industry is overwhelmed with various procurement methods and as such, it is very difficult to check irregularities and checks for compliance. The construction industry further faces challenges in coming up with a suiTable method of procuring and...
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