Prof. Najim Ussiph

Associate Professor

Dept: Computer Science
Room FF9
Department of Computer Science, Science Complex Block,
Aboagye Menyeh Building
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Research Areas/Interests

My primary research areas include Management information Systems IT Management in Organizations Decision Support Systems Human Computer Interaction S...~more

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Publications

    PhD Dissertation

    1. Ussiph, N. (2012) Using Virtual Learning Environment to Support Teaching and Learning and to Bridge Digital Divide In Rural Communities in Ghana – An Action Case Study. PhD Dissertation, 2012. University of Salford, Manchester, UK.

    Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

    1. Muntaka, I., Ussiph, N., Muntaka, S. A., (2020) Facilitating Teaching and Learning: The Effect of Technology - Mediated Tool., International Journal Of Advanced Research In Education & Technology, ISSN: 2394 – 2975 (Online), ISSN: 2394 – 6814
    2. Appiahene, P , Missah, Y.M and Ussiph, N. (2020) Predicting Bank Operational Efficiency Using Machine Learning Algorithm: Comparative Study of Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Neural Networks, Advances in Fuzzy Systems, Volume 2020, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8581202
    3. Odoi, G., Ussiph, N., Panford, J. K. (2019) Application of Blended Learning at the SHS Level – Implications On Students’ Performance. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security, July 2019 Issue (Vol. 17 No. 7)
    4. Appiahene, P., Missah, Y. M., Ussiph, N. (2019) Evaluation of Information Technology Impact on Banks Performance: The Ghanaian Experience, International Journal of Engineering Business Management Vol. 11: 1-10, March 2019
    5. Vormawor, C., Ussiph, N., Abiew, NAK., and Owusu Sekyere, B. (2018) Development of E-Learning Content and Delivery for Self-Learning Environment: Action Case Study at Martyrs of Uganda RCJHS. International Journal of Computer Applications 181(18):31-42, September 2018
    6. Appiahene, P., Ussiph, N., and Missah, Y. M. (2018) Information Technology Impact on Productivity, International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development Volume 10, Issue 3, July-September 2018
    7. Appiahene, P., Ussiph, N., and Missah, Y. M. (2018) Information Technology Impact on Productivity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature, DOI: 0.4018/IJICTHD.2018070104, July, 2018
    8. Bawah, F. U. and Ussiph, N. (2018) Appraisal of the Classification Technique in Data Mining of Student Performance using J48 Decision Tree, K-Nearest Neighbor and Multilayer Perceptron Algorithms. International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887) Volume 179 – No.33, April 2018
    9. Ussiph, N and Seidu, H. K. (2018) The Impact of using 3D Interactive Animation Tool in Teaching Computer Programming at the Senior High School Level. Circulation in Computer Science Vol.3, No.2 , pp: (18-28), March 2018 https://doi.org/10.22632/ccs-2018-252-78
    10. Azaabi, C and Ussiph, N. (2018) Towards Securing Organizational Data against Social Engineering Attacks. International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887) Volume 180 – No.28, March 2018
    11. Dore-Natteh, D and Ussiph, N. (2017) Adaptation and Effects of Social Media in Teaching and Learning at the Second Cycle Institution Level in Ghana. International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887) Volume 166 – No.3, May 2017
    12. Asaah, K and Ussiph, N. (2017) Optimizing Access to Primary Health Care Services in Rural Communities Using Geographical Information System (GIS): A Case of Atwima Mponua District of Ghana. International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887) Volume 163 – No 10, April 2017
    13. Ussiph, N. (2017) The Case For VLE in Life-long Learning, Capacity Building and Poverty Reduction, Circulation in Computer Science Vol.2, No.3, pp: (29-36), April 2017
    14. Ewool, E. G., Davis, J. G. and Ussiph, N., Applications of Nanotechnology to Information Technology: Microscopic Smart Devices (MISD) of the Future, International Journal of Science and Technology Volume 5 No. 8, August, 2016
    15. Ussiph, N. (2015) The Potential of VLE in Providing Access to Quality Education in Rural Community Schools – Myth or Reality, International Journal of Computer Applications 131, No.12. Available at http://www.ijcaonline.org/research/volume131/number12/ussiph-2015-ijca-907154.pdf
    16. Nawusu, A. Y and Ussiph, N. (2014) An Application of Queuing Theory to ATM Service Optimization: A Case Study, Mathematical Theory and Modelling, Vol 4, No. 6 (2014)
    1. Ussiph, N. (2009) Using Virtual Learning Environment: Supporting Teaching and Learning and Bridging Digital Divide In Rural Communities. Journal of  Informatics Research Institute Salford (IRIS) Postgraduate Research, 2009.University of  Salford, UK
    2. Ussiph, N. (2009) Taking A Second Look At Poor Academic Performance With Computer-Assisted Learning. INTED 2009 Conference, Valencia, Spain / Journal of International Association of Technology, Education and Development 2009, Valencia, Spain
    3. Ussiph, N. (2008) The Case For Computer-Assisted-Learning (CAL): Improving The Academic Performance Of The Below-Average Student, Journal of Salford Postgraduate Research

    Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings

    1. Ussiph, N. (2016) The Case For VLE in Life-long Learning, Capacity Building and Poverty Reduction, 2nd AVU International Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.  2-3 July, 2016
    2. Ussiph, N. (2013) The Potential of VLE in Providing Access to Quality Education in Rural Community Schools – Myth or Reality, 1st AVU International Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.  20-22 Nov., 2013
    3. Ussiph, N. (2010) VLE And Its Impact On Learning Experience Of Students: Echoes From Rural Community School In Ghana. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 847-855). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
    4. Ussiph, N. (2010) Reflection on Action In Action Research: Introducing E-learning in Ghanaian Rural Community School, ECE 2010 – Education In Changing Environment Conference, University of Salford, Salford, UK.
    5. Ussiph, N. (2009) Using Virtual Learning Environment To Support Teaching and Learning And Bridging Digital Divide In Rural Communities – The Case of Ghana, ECE 2009 – Education In Changing Environment Conference, University of Salford, UK.
    6. Ussiph, N. (2009). A Case For Technology-mediated Learning: Method Versus Performance. In G. Siemens & C. Fulford (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (pp. 498-508). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 21, 2016 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/31547.
    7. Ussiph, N. (2009) Taking A Second Look At Poor Academic Performance With Computer-Assisted Learning. International Association of Technology, Education and Development Conference 2009 Proceedings, Valencia, Spain
    8. Ussiph, N. (2008) Using Virtual Learning Environment: Supporting Teaching and Learning and Bridging Digital Divide In Rural Communities. Informatics Research Institute Salford (IRIS) Postgraduate Research Conference Proceedings, Salford, UK
    9. Ussiph, N. (2008) The Case For Computer-Assisted-Learning (CAL): Improving The Academic Performance Of The Below-Average Student, Salford Postgraduate Research Conference Proceedings

    Textbook Publications

     

    1. Ussiph, N. (2006) Information Systems – A Simplified View. Wadata Printing Press, Kumasi. Ghana.
    1. Ussiph, N. (2005) Introduction to Computers Plus Windows. Wadata Printing Press, Kumasi. Ghana.
    2. Ussiph, N. (2005) Mastering Excel Inside Out. Wadata Printing Press, Kumasi. Ghana.

     

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