Development of a health management information system using agile software-engineering methods

>Magister Scientiae - MScThe purpose of this thesis is to discuss the development of a web application from scratch. It serves to build a health management information system from basic principles and covers all the software engineering activities starting from the gathering of requirements, evaluating these and eventually implementing a health management information system by applying several iterations of the Agile-extreme-programming-software-engineering approach to develop a Health Management System for the Kabul University Poly-clinic located at Kabul University campus in order to computerize clerical activities at the hospital. Questionnaires were used to uncover the clerical problems experienced by the hospital sta . Attempts to address these problems by designing and im- plementing software and re ne the software after some iterations of feedback- redesign-and-implementation following the guidelines of Agile extreme pro- gramming. The previous Health management systems at the hospital were paper based. The new computerized system has eased the burdens of tracking the les of patients at the hospital, leading to easier and more e cient access to information by the health-care professionals at the hospital. An assessment of the impact this has had on the medical and clerical sta and the smoother administration of the hospital by repeated user acceptance testing by means of questionnaires con rms the success of the project

Empirical Assessment of ICT Impact on Teaching and Learning in High Schools: A Study in the Context of Balkh, Afghanistan

This study comprehensively explores ICT integration in Balkh’s high schools, covering infrastructure, teaching methodologies, student outcomes, integration challenges, and preparedness. Surveys were administered to 230 participants, including teachers and students. Descriptive statistics revealed a generally positive perception of ICT infrastructure and technology usage but identified areas for improvement. ANOVA results highlighted significant disparities in the impact of multimedia, interactive tools, and technology-assisted learning, providing nuanced insights. Regression analysis unveiled a unique correlation between teachers’ observations of academic performance and ICT integration. Chi-square tests showed a substantive association between students’ perceptions of ICT impact and learning outcomes. Addressing integration challenges, technological barriers emerged as a concern, signaling the need for targeted interventions. Positive indicators in teacher preparedness, access to technological resources, and administrative support emphasized the role of ongoing professional development. These findings offer empirically grounded insights for evidence-based decisions. While acknowledging promising strides in ICT integration, the study advocates for strategic interventions to overcome challenges. It contributes a nuanced understanding of ICT dynamics, guiding informed decision-making for educators, administrators, and policy-makers. The research emphasizes optimizing ICT integration in Balkh’s high schools for effective learning through technology