Computer Engineering, Informatics & Communications

Welcome to the Faculty of Computer Engineering, Informatics and Communications subject guide. The guide will provide students, staff and researchers with subject resources and useful information for research, teaching and learning.

Contact the Information and Knowledge Management Specialist for research support and any library related queries

Ms Precious Mwatsiya

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+263-4-303211-19 ext 12017

Books

How to search for a print book

Go to the Online Public Access Catalogue https://uzlibsys.uz.ac.zw/
Select a search field by clicking on the drop-down arrow (e.g. keyword, title or author etc). In the search box, type in the search word/s. Click on Search/ Press EnterTake note of where the book is available e.g. University of Zimbabwe Main Library Stack Room 2 (Call number: PAT)

E-Books

Discipline	eBook Database	eBook title
Analytics and Informatics	Wiley	Information systems security officer's https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119618393
	ARDI	Informatics for Materials Science and Engineering: Data-Driven Discovery for Accelerated Experimentation and Application https://Informatics for materials science and engineering
	ARDI	Data analytics for intelligent transportation systems https://data analytics for intelligent transport systems
	ARDI	Perspectives on data science for software engineering https://perspectives on data science for software engineering
	ARDI	Applied cyber security and the smart grid : implementing security controls into the modern power infrastructure https://Applied cyber security and the smart grid
	ARD	Designing and Building Security Operations Centre https://Designing and building Security operations centre
	ARDI	Implementing analytics : a blueprint for design, development, and adoption https://Implementing analytics
	DOAB	Computer Vision Metrics: Survey, Taxonomy, and Analysis https://Computer vision metrics
	ARDI	Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data https://Data insights
	ARDI	Big data application in power systems https://Big data application in power systems
Computer Engineering	ARDI	e-design: computer-aided engineering design e-design:computer-aided design
	ARDI	Product Design Modeling Using CAD/CAE: The Computer Aided Engineering Design Series https://The Computer Aided Engineering Design Series
	ARDI	Modeling and Analysis of Real-Time and Embedded Systems with UML and MARTE Modeling and Analysis of Real-Time and Embedded Systems with UML and MARTE
	ARDI	Software Engineering for Embedded Systems: Methods, Practical Techniques, and Applications Software Engineering for Embedded Systems: Methods, Practical Techniques, and Applications
	ARDI	Visual Usability: Principles and Practices for Designing Digital Applications Visual Usability: Principles and Practices for Designing Digital Applications
	ARDI	Fundamental Approaches to Software Engineering: 21st International Conference, FASE 2018, Held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software... https://Fundamental approaches to software engineering
	ARDI	The Essence of Software Engineering https://The essence of software engineering
	ARDI	Computer Vision Metrics: Survey, Taxonomy, and Analysis Https://Computer Vision Metrics: Survey, Taxonomy, and Analysis
Computer Science	ARDI	Geometric Algebra for Computer Science https://geometric algebra for computer science
	ARDI	Advances in Computational Science and Engineering Research https://Advances in computational science and engineering
	ARDI	Systems Analysis and Synthesis: Bridging Computer Science and Information Technology https://Systems Analysis and Synthesis: Bridging Computer Science and Information Technology
	ARDI	Current Trends in Computer Science and Mechanical Automation. Selected Papers from CSMA2016 -. https://current trends in computer science and mechanical automation
	ARDI	Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach https://software defined networks
	ARDI	Embedded Computing for High Performance: Efficient Mapping of Computations Using Customization... https://embedded computing for high performance
	ARDI	Computer Science and Engineering Education for Pre-collegiate Students and Teachers https://Computer science and engineering education
	ARDI	Mobile Cloud Computing: Foundations and Service Models https://Mobile cloud computing
	ARDI	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design for Information Systems: Modelling with UML, OCL, and IFML https://Object-oriented analysis and design for information
	ARDI	Computer Arithmetic and Formal Proofs: Verifying Floating-Point Algorithms with the Coq System https://Computer arithmetic and formal proofs
	ARDI	Adaptive Mobile Computing: Advances in Processing Mobile Data Sets https://Adaptive mobile computing
	ARDI	Shared Memory Application Programming: Concepts and Strategies in Multicore Application Programming https://Shared memory application programming
	ARDI	Editorial Adaptive and reconfigurable software systems and architectures https://Editorial adaptive and reconfigurable software systems
Electronics and Telecommunications	ARDI	Telecommunication Economics: Selected Results of the COST Action ISO605 Econ@Tel> https://Telecommunication economics
	ARDI	Telecommunications Demystified https://Telecommunications demystified
	ARDI	Bio-Inspired Computation in Telecommunications https://Bio-inspired computation in telecommunications
	ARDI	Cooperative and Cognitive Satellite Systems https://Cooperative and cognitive satellite systems
	ARDI	Innovations in Telecommunications.: Academic Press Inc.u.s https://Innovations in telecommunications
	Wiley	Broadband Telecommunications Technologies and Management https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119114956

E-Journals

Programme	eJournal database	eJournal title
Analytics and Informatics	Taylor & Francis	Digital creativity https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ndcr20/current
	Taylor & Francis	International Journal of Computers and Applications https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tjca20/current
	Taylor & Francis	Systems Science & Control Engineering https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tssc20/current
	Taylor & Francis	International Journal of Systems Science https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tsys20/current
	Taylor & Francis	Cybernetics and Systems https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ucbs20/current





Computer Engineering	Springer	Computational Cognitive Science https://Computational Cognitive Science
	Springer	Journal of Cloud Computing https://Journal of Cloud Computing
	Springer	Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences https://Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences
	Springer	International Journal of Parallel Programming https://International Journal of Parallel Programming
	Wiley	Computational Intelligence https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14678640
	Wiley	Advanced Intelligent Systems https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/26404567
	Wiley	Information Systems Journal https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652575
	Wiley	International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1099047x
Computer Science	Wiley	Advanced Intelligence Systems https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/26404567
	Wiley	Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology https://asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/23301643
	Wiley	Computational Intel ligence https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14678640
	Wiley	Computer Applications in Engineering Education https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10990542
	Wiley	Expert Systems https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14680394
	Wiley	International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10981098
	Wiley	International Journal of Intelligent Systems https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1098111x
	Wiley	International Journal of Network Management https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10991190
	Wiley	Random Structures & Algorithms https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10982418
	Taylor & Francis	Systems Science & Control Engineering https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tssc20/current
	Taylor & Francis	Innovation in Teaching and Learning in Information and Computer Sciences https://www.tandfonline.com/rhep14
	Taylor & Francis	Journal of Information and Telecommunication https://www.tandfonline.com/tjit20
	Taylor & Francis	Automatika https://www.tandfonline.com/taut20
Electronics and Telecommunications	Wiley	European Transactions on Telecommunications https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21613915
	Wiley	Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21613915
	Springer	Annals of Telecommunications https://www.springer.com/journal/12243/
	Taylor &Francis	International Journal of Electronics https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tetn20/current
	Taylor& Francis	Journal of Information and Telecommunication https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tjit20/current
	Taylor &Francis	International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tcis20/current
	Taylor &Francis	IETE Technical Review https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/titr20/current

New Books

Open Access Resources

Open Access resources

1. Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

2. Sage Open

3. SpringerOpen

4. Wiley Open Access

Training Services

The following training services are available for academic staff, post graduates and undergraduates:

Information and Digital Skills training
How to access e-Resources
Reference Management

Ethesis and Dissertations

Print

Print theses are found in the Special Collections section of the library on the Mezzanine floor, the right wing of the library building

Finding print theses:

Go to the Online Public Access Catalogue https://uzlibsys.uz.ac.zw/
Select a search field by clicking on the drop-down arrow (e.g. keyword, title or author etc). In the search box, type in the search word/s. Click on Search/ Press Enter
Take note of the thesis call number e.g.

Electronic theses

Electronic theses are available on the Institutional Repository- the UZescholar

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/

Faculty of Computer Engineering, Informatics and Communications theses

Title	URL
Deep learning for improved plant classification	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/3884
Knowledge Management System generic models and architectures: Enhancing uniformity and interoperability of Knowledge Management Systems	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/3654
A cognitive principle based instructional design for conceptualization of computer concepts	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1260
A cloud computing architechure for e-learning plaform, supporting multimedia content	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1293
Using Genetic Engineering Algorithm to Prevent Subversion of an Intrusion Detection System	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/859
Towards minimising human factor in end-user information security	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1080
Modelling a low cost, data acquisition and irrigation sequencing system for a greenhouse on an 8 Bit PIC Microcontroller	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/851
Integrated Improved Security System Techniques in Combating Crime Using the Biometrics at the National Airport of Zimbabwe	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/867
Distributed deadlocks in distributed databases	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/854
An Interactive Virtual Tour of Cultural Heritage Sites: A case study of the Great Zimbabwe National Monument	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1122
Collaborative Learning in an ICT Text Based Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Communities. What Impact Does it Have on Learning Outcomes?	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/864
Towards a suitable framework for blended multimedia e-learning applications	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/869
Using wireless sensors for efficient data collection and optimum water usage in precision irrigation	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1104
Relational Database Framework for Geo Spatial Data Sets	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/853
The use of knowledge bases as repositories in learning environments.	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/862
Switch: An Extensible Framework for the Generation of Bespoke and Dynamic Software Development Models	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/856
Quality of Service in Wireless Ad-hoc Networks	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/858
A universal electronic payment model in Zimbabwe integrating with Small and Medium Enterprises and working with mobile databases	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1265
Effectiveness of an integrated m-health platform in disease control	https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1072

Referencing and Citation

The most popular reference style used for computing disciplines is Harvard style

Consult your lecturer to ask which reference style should be used.

Where can I get help?

Referencing and citation is part of library training services. The library offers group or personalised training and assistance on referencing and citation

Reference Management Tools

The University of Zimbabwe Library has adopted the use of Mendeley and Zotero open source reference management software. These software are used for storing and organising references. The library offers training on the use of these reference management tools.

Accredited Journals

Accredited journalsare recognised academic journals with quality standards.

Follow this link -http://library.uz.ac.zw/index.php/e-resources/accredited-journals to find accredited journals for your discipline. It is advisable that you check the accreditation of the journal before you publish your paper.

Feel free to contact the Information and Knowledge Management Specialist for more information and assistance on accredited journals

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Title

URL

Deep learning for improved plant classification

Knowledge Management System generic models and architectures: Enhancing uniformity and interoperability of Knowledge Management Systems

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/3654

A cognitive principle based instructional design for conceptualization of computer concepts

A cloud computing architechure for e-learning plaform, supporting multimedia content

Using Genetic Engineering Algorithm to Prevent Subversion of an Intrusion Detection System

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/859

Towards minimising human factor in end-user information security

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1080

Modelling a low cost, data acquisition and irrigation sequencing system for a greenhouse on an 8 Bit PIC Microcontroller

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/851

Integrated Improved Security System Techniques in Combating Crime Using the Biometrics at the National Airport of Zimbabwe

Distributed deadlocks in distributed databases

An Interactive Virtual Tour of Cultural Heritage Sites: A case study of the Great Zimbabwe National Monument

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1122

Collaborative Learning in an ICT Text Based Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Communities. What Impact Does it Have on Learning Outcomes?

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/864

Towards a suitable framework for blended multimedia e-learning applications

Using wireless sensors for efficient data collection and optimum water usage in precision irrigation

Relational Database Framework for Geo Spatial Data Sets

The use of knowledge bases as repositories in learning environments.

Switch: An Extensible Framework for the Generation of Bespoke and Dynamic Software Development Models

Quality of Service in Wireless Ad-hoc Networks

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/858

https://ir.uz.ac.zw/handle/10646/1072