Name: Professor Dr. Gabriel Kabanda

Affiliation: Adjunct Professor of Machine Learning, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India

Email: gabriel.kabanda@woxsen.edu.in / gabrielkabanda@gmail.com

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Professor Dr. Gabriel Kabanda is Adjunct Professor of Machine Learning, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India

Educational Qualifications:

• Post-Doctor of Science - D.Sc. (Atlantic International University, USA)
• Ph.D. (California, PWU)
• M.Sc. (Swansea University, UK) degrees in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics (University of Zimbabwe)

Experiences:

• Professor of Applied Business Informatics at the University of Zimbabwe Business School since January 2000
• Professor of Big Data Science at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
• Adjunct Professor of Machine Learning at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India
• Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity in USA at both California State University - Chico (Cybersecurity for Executives Program Faculty, Regional and Continuing Education) and Ithaca College (New York)
• Former Pro Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise Development) of Zimbabwe Open University, India
• Gabriel is a Fellow and the Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences
• Secretary General of the Africa-Asia- Dialogue Network
• A Fellow of the African Scientific Institute (USA)
• A member of the African Science, Research, and Innovation Council (ASRIC) of the African Union
• An Executive Committee member of Managing African Research Network (mRAN)
• Vice Chairman of the Leadership Advisory Board of the IT Governance & Cybersecurity Institute (New York)

International Awards:

• Golden Academic Excellence and Professional Achievement award (2013)
• The South African Department of Science and Technology’s most accomplished African scientist and outstanding researcher (2017)
• UNESCO’s “Most Notable and Top Distinguished Professor of the 21st Century” (May 2022)

Research And Publications - International Refereed Journals:

• “Face Recognition in Machine Learning: A Framework for Dimensionality Reduction Algorithms”, International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications (IJANA), Volume: 14, Issue: 02, September-October 2022, Pages: 5396-5407 (2022), ISSN: 0975-0290, http://www.ijana.in/, https://www.ijana.in/papers/V14I2-11.pdf
• “Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics paradigms in Cybersecurity”, Book Chapter 15 in the Book on “AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning: A security Perspective “, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alabama, USA, September, 2022, CRC Press Focus Books, https://www.routledge.com/information-technology, http://ece.eng.ua.edu/about/
• "A Big Data Analytics Architecture Framework for Oilseeds and Textile Industry production and international trade for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)”, Book Chapter in the Open Access Book titled "Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing - New Trends and Opportunities", ISBN 978-1-80356-390-9, edited by Prof. Rodrigo da Rosa Righi, IntechOpen, London, United Kingdom, 19th August, 2022 , http://www.intechopen.com/
• "A Big Data Analytics Architecture Framework for Oilseeds and Textile Industry production and international trade for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)”, Chapter 9 in the Book titled “Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Processing: Method and Applications”, IGI Global, https://www.igi-global.com/submission/chapters/
• "Face Recognition in Machine Learning - A Framework for Dimensionality Reduction Algorithms", Book Chapter in the book “Handbook of Research on AI and Knowledge Engineering for Real-Time Business Intelligence”, September 2022, Pages: 450, ISBN13: 9781668465196; | ISBN10: 1668465191; | EISBN13: 9781668465202; https://www.igi-global.com/submission/book-projects/
• "A Systematic Literature Review of Reinforcement Algorithms in Machine Learning", Book Chapter in the book “Handbook of Research on AI and Knowledge Engineering for Real-Time Business Intelligence”, September 2022, Pages: 450, ISBN13: 9781668465196; | ISBN10: 1668465191; | EISBN13: 9781668465202; https://www.igi-global.com/submission/book-projects/
• “Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics Paradigms in Cyber-security and Cloud Computing Platforms”, In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovation in Computer and Information Science - ICICIS, ISBN 978-989-758-577-7, pages 33-50. DOI: 10.5220/0010789900003167, Link: https://www.scitepress.org/PublicationsDetail.aspx?ID=eyvTFwbEFLk=&t=1
• “An Evaluation of Dimensionality Reduction Algorithms for Face Recognition in Machine Learning Paradigms", Keynote Paper for the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computing & Data Communication Systems (icABCD 2022), IEEE South Africa Section, Durban University of Technology, 4th - 5th August, 2022, Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-1-6654-8421-3, Conference Record # 54961, pages 4-6, Copyright ©2022 by IEEE, https://icabcd.org/2022/"
• "An Assessment of the Inhibitors of Electronic Business Adoption in the Zimbabwean Service Sector”, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), USA, pages 365-368, Volume VI, Issue IV, April 2022, ISSN 2454-6186, co-authored with Eliot Dzindikwa, https://www.rsisinternational.org
• "Electronic Business in the Service Sector in Zimbabwe: The Power of Technology”, Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ind J Human Soc Sci, pages 48-52, Volume 03, Issue 04, April |2022, ISSN (Online) -2582-8630, USA, co-authored with Eliot Dzindikwa, Indiana Publications, Journal Homepage Link- https://indianapublications.com/journal/IJHSS
• "A Cybersecurity Culture Framework for grassroots levels in Zimbabwe", Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, March, 2022, Volume 14, Issue 1-2-3, pages 17-34, ISSN: 0974-6471, Online ISSN : 2320-848, co-authored with Tinashe Chingoriwo, https://www.computerscijournal.org/vol14no123/a-cybersecurity-culture-framework-for-grassroots-levels-in-zimbabwe/
• "Combatting Predatory Academic Journals and Conferences", the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Report, March 2022, p4-125, co-authored with 8 others worldwide, InterAcademy Partnership. Combatting predatory academic journals and conferences. (11th March,2022). https://www.interacademies.org/project/predatorypublishing
• "Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan for a Blockchain Application Model", Africa Journal of Leadership and Governance, Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2022, Africa Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA), Harare, Zimbabwe; http://www.alma.co.zw
• "Quantum Shift in Postgraduate Research Supervision", Africa Journal of Leadership and Governance, Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2022, pages 86-119, Africa Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA), Harare, Zimbabwe; http://www.alma.co.zw; https://www.alma.co.zw/images/QUANTUM_SHIFT_in_Postgraduate_Research_Supervision_minimized.pdf
• “Anchoring AI/Machine Learning on the African Technological Innovation and Investment Table”, The Business and Management Review, Volume 12 Number 2, December, 2021, pages 78-116, Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER) 10th International Conference Proceedings on Restructuring of the Global Economy (ROGE), 9-10th December 2021, ISSN 2047-2862 (Print), ISSN 2047-2854 (Online), Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER), London, United Kingdom, https://cberuk.com/cdn/publications/2022-01-24-15-25-51-PM.pdf, https://cberuk.com/conference_proceeding/roge-december-2021
• “Anchoring AI/Machine Learning on the African Technological Innovation and Investment Table”, Proceedings of the 3rd Africa-Asia Dialogue Network (AADN) International Conference on Advances in Business Management and Electronic Commerce Research, AADNIC-ABMECR '21, November 26–28, 2021, Ganzhou, China, © 2021 Association for Computing Machinery, ACM, New York, USA, 20 pages, ACM ISBN 978-1-4503-9041-5/21/11…$15.00, https://doi.org/10.1145/3503491.3503495
• “Omicron threat around the world and Canada”, co-authored with John Christy Johnson, Peter Anto Johnson, and Austin A. Mardon, University of Alberta, Canada, 2nd December 2021, online publication by Red Deer Advocate, Canada, https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/opinion/omicron-threat-around-the-world-and-canada/amp/
• Book Review on “How to become a successful entrepreneur in Africa: A Practical Guide and Cases Book Review” by John Kuada and Madei Mangori (2021) - ISBN: 978-1-913976-08-8; GRIN Publishing, Munich, GRIN Verlag; 14 pages, Catalog Number#: V1150265; ISBN (eBook): 9783346543608; ISBN (Book): 9783346543615; https://www.grin.com/document/1150265
• “Anchoring AI/Machine Learning on the African Technological Innovation and Investment Table’, Keynote Presentation, Atlantic International University (AIU) Campus Mundi Magazine, November 2021, page 1; https://www.aiu.edu/University/magazine_campus_mundi/current/current.html?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_UqeIbGDTY.ugB5vXWxKK.x.rEmwwdHG_2L_si2V6v0o-1635598516-0-gqNtZGzNAzujcnBszQh9
• “Model Structure for Block Chain Technology and Cryptocurrency for the financial services sector in Zimbabwe”, Grin Publishing, Germany, 13th September 2021, 33 pages, Grade 1.0; ISBN (eBook) #: 9783346486530; https://www.grin.com/document/1119788; https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Model_Structure_for_Block_Chain_Technology_and_Cry?id=-KdCEAAAQBAJ&hl=en_US&gl=US
• “Knowledge Generation for Strategic Investment in STI with opportunities for Machine Learning and Cybersecurity in Zimbabwe”, 4th African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) Congress, 22nd - 25th November 2021, Nigeria; Congress theme is: Strategic Investment/Utilization of STI for Africa's Economic Emergence; http://auns.africa/asriccongress/index.html
• "Leadership Practices for Optimizing Performance and Job Satisfaction in the Financial Industry: Scientific Study" , co-authored with Dr. Richard Gwashy Young, Grin Publishing, Germany, 10th September, 2021, ISBN# 9783346482532; https://www.grin.com/document/1127249
• "The 2nd Coming: The Recolonization of Africa by the East" , co-authored with Dr. Richard Gwashy Young, Grin Publishing, Germany, 10th September, 2021, ISBN# 9783346482518; https://www.grin.com/document/1126249
• “Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics paradigms in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing platforms”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology: G Interdisciplinary, Volume 21, Issue 2, Version 1.0, Year 2021, pages 1-25; Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal; Publisher: Global Journals Online ISSN: 0975-4172 & Print ISSN: 0975-4350; DOI : 10.17406/GJCST; Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics Paradigms in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing Platforms (globaljournals.org); Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics paradigms in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing Platforms | Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology (computerresearch.org)
• “Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing”, Conference Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Innovations in Computer and Information Science (ICICIS) 2021, pages 30-48, 27th - 29th August 2021, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China, SCITEPRESS Digital Library, EI Compendex, SCOPUS, Thomson Reuters [Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI)] and Google Scholar, etc.; Publication – ICICIS; Speakers – ICICIS
• “Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics paradigms in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing platforms”, 2nd International Conference on Software Engineering, Security and Blockchain (SESBC 2021), Sydney, Australia, December 24 ~ 25, 2021, Computer Science Conference Proceedings in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT) series (http://airccse.org/cscp.html), ISSN: 2231-5403
• “Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan for a Blockchain Technology Application Model”, ACM Transactions on Engineering and Computer Science, April 2021, Volume 2, Issue 1, https://gnoscience.com/uploads/journals/articles/634258716714.pdf, Gnoscience Group, (https://gnoscience.com/journals/3), Hindenburgstr 24, Erlangen, 91054, Germany
• “Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics paradigms in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing platforms”, Journal of Signal and Information Processing (https://www.scirp.org/journal/jsip), Scientific Research Publishing Inc. (USA), Manuscript ID#: 3400644, April 2021, Print ISSN# 2159-4465; ISSN Online: 2159-4481
• “Performance of Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics paradigms in Cybersecurity”, Book Chapter, pp67, in the Book on “AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning: A security Perspective “, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alabama, USA, June 2021, http://ece.eng.ua.edu/about/
• "Technological Adoption for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Zimbabwe: a Study of MSES in Harare" , International Small Business Journal, Manuscript ID# ISB-21-0218, co-authored with Catherine Machiri and Moses Chundu, ISSN: 0266-2426, Online ISSN: 1741-2870, https://journals.sagepub.com/home/isb
• “Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan for a Blockchain Technology Application Model”, Keynote Paper in Conference Proceedings E-Book, Indian Institute of Finance (IIF) International Research Conference & Award Summit 2021, 29-31st January, 2021, New Dehli, India (https://www.iif.edu/), https://www.iif.edu/IIFIntConf2021.htm
• “Quantum shift in Postgraduate Research Supervision", Journal of Language, Education and Culture Research, Los Angeles, CA 90071, Scholink, http://www.scholink.org/
• "A Bayesian Network Model for Machine Learning and Cybersecurity", Key Note Paper in Conference Proceedings, The 2nd Africa-Asia Dialogue Network (AADN) International Conference (AADNIC) on Advances in Business Management and Electronic Commerce Research (AADNIC-ABMECR 2020), 27th - 29th November, 2020 in the City of Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China, ACM Journal, November 2020, Article No.: 9, Pages 70-76, Association for Computing Machinery, © 2020, ACM ISBN 978-1-4503-8767-5/20, https://doi.org/10.1145/3440094.3440389, https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3440094.3440389
• “Quantum shift in Postgraduate Research Supervision", Asian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 11, Issue 10, October 2020, Manuscript Number : AJST-8275, ISSN: 0976-3376, http://www.journalajst.com, 7th International Conference of Business Management, University of Management and Technology, 9th - 10th December, 2020, Pakistan
• “Performance of Machine Learning and other Artificial Intelligence paradigms in Cybersecurity”, Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, May, 2020, Volume 13, Issue Number 1 of 2020, pages 1-21, ISSN: 0974-6471 , Online ISSN : 2320-848 , http://www.computerscijournal.org/vol13no1/performance-of-machine-learning-and-other-artificial-intelligence-paradigms-in-cybersecurity/
• “An evaluation of Big Data Analytics projects and the Predictive Analytics Approach”, Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Volume 12 Number 3, 27th January 2020, ISSN: 0974-6471 Online ISSN: 2320-8481, https://www.computerscijournal.org/vol12no4/an-evaluation-of-big-data-analytics-projects-and-the-project-predictive-analytics-approach/
• “A Bayesian Network Model for a Zimbabwean Cybersecurity System”, Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Volume 12 Number 3, 3rd January 2020, ISSN: 0974-6471 Online ISSN: 2320-8481, https://www.computerscijournal.org/vol12no4/bayesian-network-model-for-a-zimbabwean-cybersecurity-system/
• “Review of Human Computer Interaction and Computer Vision”, GRIN Verlag Publications., Munich, Germany, E-Book, 16 pages, ISBN/EAN # (Print on Demand): 9783346017284, ISBN# ISBN: 9783346017277, November, 2019, https://www.grin.com/document/497313, https://www.grin.com/login/#document/497313
• “Developments in Advanced Complexity Theory”, GRIN Verlag Publications., Munich, Germany, E-Book, 16 pages, ISBN# ISBN: 9783668987579, July 2019, https://www.grin.com/document/491439, https://www.grin.com/login/#document/491439
• “On the Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science: An Introductory Essay”, GRIN Verlag Publications., Munich, Germany, E-book, 22 pages, ISBN #, 9783668980433, July, 2019, https://m.grin.com/document/491407, https://www.grin.com/login/#document/491407
• "Analysis and design of algorithms. A critical comparison of different works on algorithms", GRIN Verlag Publications, Munich, Germany, E-book, 14 pages, ISBN # 9783668983892, July, 2019, https://www.grin.com/document/491406
• “Trends in Information Technology Management”, GRIN Verlag Publications., Munich, Germany, E-Book, 17 pages, ISBN# 9783668986367, July, 2019, https://www.grin.com/document/491408,, https://www.grin.com/login/#document/491408
• “A Bayesian Network Model for Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Cybersecurity System”, Post Doctor of Science - Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Computer Science Thesis, Atlantic International University
• “Review of “The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief” by Gregg Braden”, Journal of Educational System, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2019, PP 24-30, ISSN 2637-5877
• Study on “Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity’s Most Pressing Needs” by Muhammad Yunus, Asian Journal of Management, Engineering & Computer Sciences (AJMECS), e-ISSN: 2455-7013, Vol. 4(1), January 2019: 36-43, URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/ajmecs.html
• Review of “Radio-Over-Optical-Fiber-Networks” by Yu, J., et al., (2009), Asian Journal of Management, Engineering & Computer Sciences (AJMECS), e-ISSN: 2455-7013, , Vol. 4(1), January 2019: 44-53, URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/ajmecs.html
• “A Scientific View of the Philosophy of Education: A Study”, Annals of Education, Vol. 4(4), December 2018: 21-24, Journal’s URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/aoe.html, Published By: Council of Research & Sustainable Development, e-ISSN: 2455-6726, Journal Impact Factor, (ISRA): 1.117
• “A Cybersecurity Culture Framework and its impact on Zimbabwean Organizations”,Asian Journal of Management, Engineering & Computer Sciences (AJMECS), Vol. 3(4), October 2018, pp 17-34, e-ISSN: 2455-7013, URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/ajmecs.html
• “A Cybersecurity Culture Framework and its impact on Zimbabwean Organizations”,GRIN Verlag Publications., Germany, https://www.grin.com/login/#document/491438
• Review of “The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles and Belief” By Gregg Braden, Asian Journal of Educational Research & Technology, Vol. 8 (4), Oct. 2018: 12-18, ISSN (Print) : 2249-7374, Website: http://www.tspmt.com ISSN (Online): 2347-4947, JIF (ISRA) : 4.183
• Review of Computer Systems Security: A Study, Asian Journal of Management, Engineering & Computer Sciences (AJMECS), e-ISSN: 2455-7013, Vol. 3(4), October 2018: 1-16, URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/ajmecs.html
• Essay On “Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World” by Ervin Laszlo, Asian Journal of Management, Engineering & Computer Sciences (A Peer-Reviewed International Journal), Vol. 3(3), July 2018: 14-24, URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/ajmecs.html, e-ISSN: 2455-7013
• Review of “Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 and A New World Age” by Gregg Braden, Annals of Education, Vol. 4(2), June 2018: 23-29, Journal’s URL: http://www.crsdindia.com/aoe.html, Published By: Council of Research & Sustainable Development, e-ISSN: 2455-6726, Journal Impact Factor, (ISRA): 0.211
• “Commonwealth Academies Consensus Statement on Climate Change”, Indian National Science Academy, 12th March, 2018, http://dialogue.ias.ac.in/dialogue-articles-pdf/Commonwealth%20Academies%20Consensus%20Statement%20on%20Climate%20Change.pdf
• “Knowledge Generation and Co-creation for the economic framework and technological solutions of Zimbabwe”, Ministry of Macro-economic Planning and Investment promotion Zim-Asset II workshop presentation, 28th November, 2017, Jameson Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe, Government rolls out Zim-Asset II consultations | The Herald, Govt calls for harmonised policies | The Herald; Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Download Materials from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development | Latest Publications, Budget Statements and more. - ZIM-ASSET (zimtreasury.gov.zw)
• “Using Livelihood Profiles for Assessing Context in ICT4D Research: A Case Study of Zimbabwe's Eastern Region”, pages 1-22, The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 5th December 2017, Volume 79 Issue 6, ISSN: 1681-4835 www.ejisdc.org, co-authored with Prof Sam Takavarasha and Dr Gilford Hapanyengwi, http://www.ejisdc.org/ojs2/index.php/ejisdc/article/view/1692/687; https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2017.tb00582.x
• "Towards a Human Based Information System (HBIS): New Frontiers in Human Computing”, March 2017, edited book review for the book by Morgen Mutsau and Gilford Hapanyengwi, University of Zimbabwe Press
• “Pathways to developing transformative ICT skills for sustainable development in Zimbabwe", Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2016, The International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, pages 474-483, ISSN 2250–2459 (Online), pages 23-30, http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume6Issue12/IJETAE_1216_03.pdf
• “An assessment of the Self-Service Technology (SST) on firm performance: A Case Study of a Bank in Zimbabwe (2009-13)”, Volume 10, Number 1, March 2016, Journal of Payments Strategy & Systems, pages 96-112(17), co-authored with Reginald Mazana and Taurai Rupere, published by Daryn Moody, ISSN (print): 1750-1806, ISSN (web): 1750-1814; http://www.henrystewartpublications.com/jpss/v10
• “A qualitative study on best practices in technology affordances, ICT and good governance in managing higher education institutions in Zimbabwe”, pages 45-66, Global Journal of Education Studies, December, 2015, Issue 1, Number 2, ISSN 2377-3936, http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/gjes/article/view/8632/7087
• “Technology affordances and diffusion of Mobile Connectivity and Applications in Zimbabwe”, June 2014, The International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 6, June, 2014, pages 13-23, ISSN 2250–2459 (Online). http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume4Issue6/IJETAE_0614_116.pdf
• “Measuring Real ICT-Business alignment: A Contribution to IT-Business Alignment Understanding in Zimbabwe", article number MS #1363, The African Journal of Information Systems, September 2015, co-authored with Owen Kufandirimbwa and Gilford Hapanyengwi
• “State of ICT-Business Alignment: A Case of Zimbabwe”, International Journal of IT/Business Alignment and Governance (IJITBAG), 2012, vol. 3, issue 2, 1-20, co-authored with Owen Kufandirimbwa and Gilford Hapanyengwi
• “Pedagogic possibilities of ICTs and Technology Affordances in an increasingly networked environment in support of sustainable development”, pages 126-136, Journal of African Studies and Development, May 2015, Volume 7, Issue 5, ISSN – 2141 -2189 , ©2015 Academic Journals, DOI: 10.5897/JASD2014.0319, Article Number: 3476BA153049, http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1432802742_Kabanda.pdf
• “Dimensioning academic strategies and priorities with e-learning trends and technologies at the University of the Free State”, Journal of Educational Research and Review, Scienceweb Publishing, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 12-22, February 2015, ISSN: 2384-7301, http://sciencewebpublishing.net/jerr/archive/2015/February/pdf/Kabanda.pdf
• "The centrality of ICTs as a catalyst for economic transformation and growth in Zimbabwe”, Volume 4, Issue 11, December, 2014, The International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, pages 474-483, ISSN 2250–2459 (Online). http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume4Issue11/IJETAE_1114_76.pdf
• “Strategy for a sustained quality delivery mode of ODL programmes for massive enrolments and e-learning: The Case for Zimbabwe Open University”, International Journal of Higher Education, Volume 3 Number 3, August 2014, pages 154-171, ISSN 1927-6044 (Print) ISSN 1927-6052 (Online), Copyright © Sciedu Press. http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/ijhe/article/view/4791/3163
• “The impact of ICTs on customer service excellence in Zimbabwe”, May 2014, The International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2014, pages 312-324, (ISSN 2250–2459 (Online)). http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume4Issue5/IJETAE_0514_51.pdf
• “5 Key Barriers to Educational Technology Adoption in the Developing World” with by Dr Clayton Wright, in Educational Technology Debate, 2014 ICT4Edu Trends, April 2014, http://edutechdebate.org/2014-ict4edu-trends/educational-technology-conferences-for-june-to-december-2014/
• “Research Capacity Building”, 2014, pages 22-23, The 8th African Council for Distance Education - Technical Committee on Collaboration (ACDE-TCC conference, 14th February, 2014, published by ACDE, Nairobi, Kenya, 2014
• “An IT Project Management Framework for Assessing the Dynamism of Culture under Globalization: Evidence from Zimbabwe”, International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, 4(4), 66-81, October-December 2013, co-authored with Sam Takavarasha, Gilford Hapanyengwi and Donald Chimanikire; DOI: 10.4018/ijitpm.2013100104; ISSN: 1938-0232; EISSN: 1938-0240
• “Structural Equation Modelling of Ubiquitous Learning at Zimbabwean Schools”, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Volume 3, Issue 5, May 2013, pages 445-452, http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume3Issue5/IJETAE_0513_74.pdf. ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal
• “Mobile Money in Zimbabwe: Integrating Mobile Infrastructure and Processes to Organisation Infrastructure and Processes”, Online Journal of Social Sciences Research, Volume 2, Issue 4, pages 92-110, April, 2013, IISN 2277-0844, co-authored with Owen Kufandirimbwa, Ngonidzashe Zanamwe and Giford Hapanyengwi, http://www.onlineresearchjournals.org/JSS
• “African context for technological futures for digital learning and the endogenous growth of a knowledge economy”, Basic Research Journal of Engineering Innovation (BRJENG), Volume 1(2), April 2013, pages 32-52, http://basicresearchjournals.org/engineering/pdf/Kabanda.pdf
• “State of ICT- Business alignment: a case of Zimbabwe”, co-authored with Giford Hapanyengwi and Owen Kufandirimbwa, The International Journal of IT Business Alignment and Governance(IJITBAG) under IGI Global, Volume 3 Number 2, 2012, pages 1-20, DOI: 10.4018/jitbag.2012070101, http://www.igi-global.com/article/state-ict-business-alignment/75316
• “Zimbabwe Open University: Higher Education challenges and opportunities -First ACDE-TCC meeting” in Minga, U.M., 2010: Proceedings of the 1st ACDE-TCC members meeting and contact persons of the African Council for Distance Education Technical Committee on Collaboration (ACDE-TCC), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 22nd – 23rd July, 2010, pages 102-113, Published in Nairobi: ACDE.102-113
• “The impact of ICTs on MDGs and baroclinic digital learning environments in East and Southern Africa”, Huria Journal of Open University of Tanzania Volume 13, August 2012, p152-195
• “Quality Materials Science Education for sustainable development through distance learning: the case for Nigeria and Zimbabwe”, International Journal of Educational Research and Technology, Volume 3[1], March 2012, ISSN 0976-4089, IJERT-045, S.No. 072 pages 40-51, www.soegra.com/ijert.htm
• “The role of culture in digital divide projects: Evidence from Zimbabwe”, Special Issue International Journal of Information Technology Project Management (IJITPM), co-authored with Sam Takavarasha Jr, Gilford Hapanyengwi, and Donald Chimanikire; Volume 3, Number 2, 2012; DOI: 10.4018/IJITPM, ISSN: 1938-0232, EISSN: 1938-0240
• “Quality Materials Science Education”, Zimbabwe Open University International Journal of Open and Distance Learning, Volume 2, number 2 of November, 2011
• “Impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on millennium development goals (MDGs): Context for diffusion and adoption of ICT innovations in East and Southern Africa”, Journal of African Studies and Development, August 2011 Volume 3 (8), pages 154-170, paper JASD-10-038, Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/jasd/PDF/pdf2011/Aug/Kabanda.pdf, ISSN – 2141 -2189 ©2011 Academic Journals
• “The Role of ICTs in Education and Innovation”, Just ICT Information Communication Technology Edited Magazine, pages 11-13, August 2011, Bentley Brayant Creative Communications /Ministry of ICT and ZARNET (Pvt) Limited publication, Harare, Zimbabwe
• “Capacity Needs Assessment of SADC ODL Centres of Specialisation: ICT Equipment and Infrastructure”, Commissioned Edited Report on SADC Secretariat: SADC ODL Capacity Building Project # SADC-SHD&SP ODL C09B/2009, SADC Secretariat, Botswana, 2010. http://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/project-portfolio/project/p-z1-iah-001/
• “The Ministry of Information Communication Technology (MICT) Strategic Plan 2010-2014”, Republic of Zimbabwe Government Printers, February, 2010
• “Collaborative opportunities for ICTs development in a challenged African environment”, published in the Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, August 2008, Volume 3 Number 3 of 2008, pages 91-99, ISSN 0718-2724. http://www.jotmi.org/index.php/GT/article/view/art90
• “Advances in information and communication technology: Challenges and opportunities for Zimbabwe”, Key note paper presented to, refereed and published in the proceedings of the Research Council of Zimbabwe, Seventh Science & Technology Symposium, 1st – 3rd September, 2004 at HICC, Harare, ISSN 1818-3794, pages 20-28
• “Chaos in Stably Stratified Flows”, Fifth IMA Conference on Stably Stratified Flows - Mixing and Dispersion, 24 - 27th September 1996, The West Park Centre, University of Dundee, United Kingdom, Proceedings of the Fifth IMA Conference. Oxford University Press, September, Dundee, (1996)
• “Chaos in time series prediction”, Sixth International Conference on Hydrosoft 96 - Hydraulic Engineering Software, 10 - 12th September 1996, Penang, Malaysia, published by Wessex Institute of Technology at University of Portsmouth in UK, Hydrosoft 96
• “A Decision Support System for Environmental Management”, Sixth International Conference ENVIROSOFT 96: Development and Application of Computer Techniques to Environmental Studies, 18th – 20th September 1996, Como, Italy. Wessex Institute of Technology, Southampton, UK, Computational Mechanics Publications 1996
• “A Decision Support System for Environmental Management”, First International Conference on Environmental Engineering Education and Training, 17-19th April 1996, Southampton, UK, Computational Mechanics Publications 1996, ISBN 1853123935, EAN 9781853123931, ABIS_BOOK
• “A Particle Tracing Algorithm for Stably Stratified Flows”, Fourth IMA Conference on “Stably Stratified Flows - Flows and Dispersion over Topography”, 21-23 September 1992, University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K., Oxford University Press 1992, ISBN 9780198536987
• “An automatic knowledge acquisition methodology”, Ninth International Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, 19-21 July 1994, Penn State Great Valley, Pennsylvania State University, USA, Computational Mechanics Publications 1994, ISBN10: 1562522086, ISBN13: 9781562522087
• “A Stochastic Model of Dependability of computer systems in Zimbabwe”, Ninth International Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, 19-21 July 1994, Penn State Great Valley, Pennsylvania State University, USA, Computational Mechanics Publications 1994, ISBN10: 1562522086, ISBN13: 9781562522087
• “SADC Land & Water Management Research Programme: Agro-meteorological data analysis and interpretation”, 1993, SACCAR Newsletter No. 23, March 1993, Botswana

Research And Publications - Book Chapters:

• “The Impact of ICTs Diffusion on MDGs and Baroclinic Digital Learning Environments in East and Southern Africa”, in the book “Recent Advances in Science and Technology Research’, published by Book Publisher International, Third Floor, 207 Regent Street, London, W1B 3HH, UK, Fax: +44 20-3031-1429 (Book Publisher International is a part of SD International), http://www.bookpi.org
• “The Impact of ICTs Diffusion on MDGs and Baroclinic Digital Learning Environments in East and Southern Africa”, published as a Book Chapter in the Book titled “ New Ideas Concerning Science and Technology”, Book Publisher International, Third Floor, 207 Regent Street, London, W1B 3HH, UK, Fax: +44 20-3031-1429, December, 2020. http://www.bookpi.org/; (Book Publisher International is a part of SD International)
• “Pedagogic possibilities in inclusive education through ICTs adoption”, in the book “Handbook of Research on Sustainable ICT Adoption and integration for Socio-Economic Development”, ISSN: 2326-9103, The Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide & Regional Development (AEGDDRD) book series published by IGI Global, 2015
• “An IT Project Management Framework for Assessing the Dyanamism of Culture under Globalization: Evidence from Zimbabwe” in the Book “Research Methods: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications”, 2015, IGI Global, ISBN 978-1-4666-7456-1 (hardcover), ISBN 978-1-4666-7457-8 (ebook), pages 420-436
• “Technology affordances and diffusion of Mobile Connectivity and Applications in Zimbabwe” , 2014, Proceedings of the 4th Design, Development and Research International Conference, DDR 2014, 8-10th September 2014, Cape Town, South Africa, ISBN: 978-0-620-62981-2, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT),South Africa, Website: www.design-development-research.co.za
• “The impact of ICTs on innovative sustainable development in East and Southern Africa", book chapter in the book on “Technological Change”, ISBN 979-953-307-560-9, InTech, edited by Prof. Aurora Teixeira, Open Access Publisher, Croatia, April, 2012,pages 197-218, Web: http://www.intechweb.org/
• “Knowledge frontiers for sustainable growth and development in Zimbabwe", book chapter in the book on “Technological Change”, ISBN 979-953-307-560-9, InTech, edited by Prof. Aurora Teixeira, Open Access Publisher, Croatia, April, 2012, pages 219-238, Web: http://www.intechweb.org/. http://ebookbrowse.com/intech-knowledge-frontiers-for-sustainable-growth-and-development-in-zimbabwe-pdf-d341465313#.UOf-dChYL0w.gmail
• A book chapter entitled “Collaborative opportunities for ICTs development in support of ODL in Zimbabwe”, in the book on “Cases on Technological Adaptability and Transnational Learning: Issues and Challenges”, published by IGI Global (USA), March 2010, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-779-4; ISBN13: 9781615207794 & EISBN13: 97816152078020

Research And Publications - Books Authored and Published:

• “Model Structure for Block Chain Technology and Cryptocurrency for the financial services sector in Zimbabwe”, Grin Publishing, Germany, 13th September, 2021, 33 pages, Grade 1.0; ISBN (eBook) #: 9783346486530; https://www.grin.com/document/1119788
• "Leadership Practices for Optimizing Performance and Job Satisfaction in the Financial Industry: Scientific Study" , co-authored with Dr. Richard Gwashy Young, Grin Publishing, Germany, 10th September, 2021, ISBN# 9783346482532; https://www.grin.com/document/1127249
• "The 2nd Coming: The Recolonization of Africa by the East" , co-authored with Dr. Richard Gwashy Young, Grin Publishing, Germany, 10th September, 2021, ISBN# 9783346482518; https://www.grin.com/document/1126249
• “Management Information Systems for MBA (Leadership and Management) Programme”, MBA MIS Book/Module for Course MBALM512 (MIS), Africa Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA)/ National University of Science and Technology, 220pages, February 2019, Benaby Printing and Publishing (Pvt) Ltd
• “Management Information Systems”, MIS Book/Module SS 124, Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe, February 2010, Benaby Printing and Publishing (Pvt) Ltd
• “Management Information Systems”, MIS Book/Module COMP102, 2002, Zimbabwe Open University, ISBN number 1-77-938-249-9
• “Management Information Systems module for undergraduates”, MIS Book/Module, 2003, International Virtual University
• “Chaos in Decision Support Systems”, a book published and printed by Avon Books in London, United Kingdom, ISBN 1 86033 990 5, published in 1996, 70 pages
• “Methodological Guidelines for Crop Weather calendars in the SADC Region”, June 1994, Printing and Publishing Company, Gaborone, BOTSWANA, with Leonardo S. Unganai, ECA Main Library Call number 631.55(68) U575
• “Second SADC Land & Water Management Research Programme on Agrometeorological data analysis and interpretation: Part A & Part B”, Gaborone, Botswana, 27th October to 7th November, 1992, published by Mechthild Kronen, Gabriel Kabanda and Leonardo S. Unganai, Printing & Publishing Company Botswana, 1992
• “Particle tracing with graphical display and animation”, published by University College Swansea, 1991, as an M.Sc. dissertation and book covers computer animation, finite element methods, numerical grid generation, trees (Graph Theory) and X Windows System. Available on Google Books

Research And Publications - Edited Volumes/Books/Modules:

• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book on “Basic Computer Literacy”, Women’s University in Africa, 2015
• Editor of the book “The Impact of Structural Adjustment Programmes on the Public Health Sector: the Case of Zimbabwe” by Tsitsi Muvunzi, Anchor Academic Publishing, Hamburg, 2015, Political Science - 124 pages, ISBN: 978-3-95489-135-1; PDF e-Book ISBN: 978-3-935489-635-6
• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book for CS101 course “Introduction to Computer Science”, Bindura University of Science Education, authored by O. Muzurura and P. Chaka, December, 2012
• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book for CS214 course on “Internet and Web Design ”, Bindura University of Science Education, authored by L.P. Kusure, December, 2012
• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book for Computer Science Module CS413 on “Advanced Database Systems”, Bindura University of Science Education, authored by L.P. Kusure, March, 2013
• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book on “Management Information Systems BAcc 203”, Zimbabwe Open University Press, May 2013, authored by F. Choga, Volume 1 Units 1-3
• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book on “Management Information Systems BAcc 203”, Zimbabwe Open University Press, May 2013, authored by F. Choga, Volume 2 Units 4-8
• Editor/Content Reviewer of the module/book on “Management Information Systems BAcc 203”, Zimbabwe Open University Press, May 2013, authored by F. Choga, Volume 3 Units 9-11