DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

This mixed-methods research investigates the impact of User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of university students. Driven by the observation that platform engagement models often prioritize retention over psychological safety, the study combined a theoretical analysis of Cognitive Load and Emotional Design theories with an empirical survey of 120 students from the University of Benin ($N=120$). Quantitative analysis revealed that the primary psychological burden on students is cognitive and social overload (Content Overwhelm $\mu=4.06$; Overwhelmed by Features $\mu=4.10$; Pressure to be Perfect $\mu=3.94$), rather than simple notification distraction ($\mu=2.89$). Despite students confirming support features are easy to find ($\mu=4.24$), their high stress levels indicated a significant mismatch between generic solutions and their specific needs. Qualitative thematic analysis reinforced these findings, identifying an explicit user demand for features that offer control over content feeds, limiting of compulsive scrolling, and pausing of "rowdy" group chats. The study concludes that current UI/UX practices impose an unnecessary emotional strain on students. Based on this validated evidence, the research proposes the "Emotionally-Aware Focus Interface" (Student Mode) framework, which features Mindful Content Curation and a Calm UI Override. These recommendations aim to facilitate a necessary transition from engagement-maximizing design to a practice prioritizing user focus, cognitive clarity, and emotional balance.

While traditional libraries face limitations in accessibility and scale, web-based elibraries have emerged as indispensable platforms for delivering vast digital content. They come with benefits such as the prevalent one of offering 24/7 access to digital resources from any device with internet accessibility. This project proposes the design of a web-based elibrary system using HTML, CSS and Javascript programming, specifically engineered to address the real-world problems of fragmented user experiences; which require the use of multiple tools for interacting with different file types, limited search functionalities within digital documents, especially Portable Document Format (PDF) files, inconsistent search capabilities, and over-reliance on external viewing applications. The core innovation lies in the integration of a robust, searchable PDF viewer directly within the platform, enabling users to perform full-text searches not only across document metadata but also within the content of uploaded PDF files. The system will feature a centralized, intuitive interface for managing and accessing a wide range of digital materials, including books, journals, and research papers, regardless of their original format. Furthermore, the proposed e-library will prioritize user accessibility through features such as responsive design and clear navigation. By providing an integrated, highly searchable, and user-friendly platform, the success of this project aims to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of digital information access, thereby fostering a more productive learning and research environment.

The increasing demand for secure, transparent, and efficient electoral processes has led to the adoption of online voting systems in universities. This project presents a PHP-based online voting system designed to provide a secure, user-friendly, and tamper-proof election platform for universities. The system enables student authentication, candidate registration, real-time vote tallying, and automatic result generation after a set period. Security measures such as one-time voting enforcement and database encryption ensure election integrity. By leveraging web technologies, this system enhances electoral accessibility while minimizing fraud and administrative overhead, offering a scalable solution for university elections

Campus safety has become an increasing concern in modern educational institutions, as students are often exposed to various forms of emergencies ranging from fire outbreaks, theft, medical crises, to security threats. Traditional methods of handling emergencies, such as manual phone calls, word-of-mouth alerts, or notice board announcements, have proven to be ineffective, slow, and unreliable in reaching students and campus authorities on time. This project emphasizes the need for a more automated and responsive method of disseminating safety alerts and emergency notifications to students and relevant authorities. To achieve this, the project proposes an Online Emergency and Safety Alert System for Students on Campus, designed and implemented using WordPress as the core development platform. The system enables students to report emergencies, receive real-time alerts, and access safety information through an interactive web interface. It also provides administrators with tools to manage user accounts, verify reports, and broadcast urgent notifications to all registered users. The system was developed following the Agile software development methodology, which allowed for iterative design, feedback integration, and continuous improvement throughout the project cycle. Figma served as the primary design tool for creating an interactive and user-friendly interface prototype of the system. The implementation focuses on the front-end design and user interaction, integrating WordPress plugins such as Ultimate Member for user management and form-based input for emergency reporting. Overall, the system aims to improve campus security responsiveness, enhance communication between students and authorities, and create a safer learning environment within the University of Benin campus

This project presents the design and implementation of a Class Academic Resource Distribution System developed for the Department of Computer Science, University of Benin. The system was created to solve the problem of disorganized and unverified learning materials shared through informal channels such as WhatsApp and Google Drive. It provides a centralized web-based platform where lecturers and class representatives can upload course-specific, lecturer-approved materials, while students can easily access them in one place. The project adopted the Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology and was implemented using HTML, CSS, Python (Django), and MySQL. System testing confirmed efficient performance, secure access control, and reliable file management. The platform successfully improves accuracy, accessibility, and communication among students, lecturers, and class representatives, laying a strong foundation for future departmental and university- wide deployment

Web applications have become a mainstay of modern life, powering significant services such as e-commerce, online banking, and health systems. As a result of their pervasiveness and sophistication, however, they are enticing targets for cyber-attacks. Flaws in web applications, such as compromised access control, injection flaws, and insecure design, can lead to significant consequences, such as data breaches, service disruptions, and unauthorized data access. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 is a comprehensive list of the most critical web application vulnerabilities, which can be utilized as a foundation for comprehension and prevention of these threats. This study explores the evolving web application vulnerability environment, such as current trends including API vulnerabilities, single-page application (SPA) vulnerabilities, and cloud-native application threats. It discusses established techniques of vulnerability assessment, i.e., black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing, and industry best practices and standards, e.g., the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and NIST SP 800-115. In addition, the study is comparable to familiar tools and platforms applied in vulnerability analysis, including Metasploit, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP, and establishes gaps in past research, including the need for increased automation, AI implementation, and specialty tools accommodating emerging technologies like IoT and serverless architecture. Through a review of these topics, the current research identifies the necessity for proactive management of vulnerabilities and ongoing development of techniques for examining vulnerabilities. The findings strive to offer insights that assist in the creation of more secure and agile security products that can aid organizations in protecting their web applications more effectively against emerging cyber threats.

This project focuses on designing and developing a comprehensive web-based daycare management system aimed at addressing the operational inefficiencies and administrative challenges faced by modern daycare centers. The system provides an integrated digital platform that automates critical tasks including attendance tracking, billing and payment management, scheduling of daily activities, staff management, and real-time communication between parents and daycare providers. Through intuitive user interfaces accessible to both staff and parents, the platform enhances transparency, improves record-keeping accuracy, and enables more effective monitoring of children's activities, health records, and safety incidents throughout their time at the daycare center. The study employs a systematic approach involving analysis of traditional manual management methods, identification of key operational challenges, and development of automated solutions that streamline administrative functions while maintaining focus on quality child care. Key features include real-time attendance recording with automated parent notifications, integrated billing systems for online payment processing and financial tracking, comprehensive child health
and safety monitoring modules, enhanced parent-staff communication channels for sharing updates and alerts, and user-friendly interfaces designed for accessibility by non-technical users. By automating routine administrative tasks, the system reduces human error, saves staff time, and allows caregivers to dedicate more attention to direct child supervision and developmental activities

This study explores the relationship between digital literacy and academic performance among tertiary education students. As education becomes increasingly digitised, students are epected to navigate online learning platforms, conduct digital research, collaborate virtually, and utilises various technological tools. However, disparities in digital literacy levels may affect students’ ability to engage effectively with academic materials, leading to variations in performance. This research investigates how digital literacy skills—such as information retrieval, digital communication, content creation, and problem-solving—correlate with students’ academic success. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to tertiary education students. Stratified random sampling was used to ensure diverse representation across different institutions, disciplines, and demographic groups. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression modelling to determine the extent to which digital literacy influences academic performance. Findings indicate a strong positive correlation between digital literacy and academic performance, with students possessing higher digital literacy skills achieving better grades and engaging more effectively in academic tasks. The study highlights key areas where digital literacy impacts learning, as well as challenges faced by students with lower digital proficiency. The results emphasise the need for educational institutions to integrate digital literacy training into their curricula, provide access to digital tools, and implement policies that bridge the digital divide. By fostering strong digital literacy skills, universities can enhance student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and better prepare graduates for an increasingly digital world. This study contributes to the growing body of research on digital education and offers practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and students to optimise the role of technology in academic success

Time series data consists of information collected over time, often at regular intervals, which can quickly accumulate in large volumes. To analyze and present this data effectively, it needs to be stored in a way that is easy to access. Database Management Systems (DBMSs) are commonly used for this purpose. There are various types of DBMSs, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages that involves different trade-offs regarding their features. In this study, we compare the performance of two different DBMSs for managing time series data. The first is PostgreSQL, a widely used relational DBMS enhanced by the Timescale DB extension designed for time series. The second is Mongo DB, a leading NoSQL system that offers built-in support for time series data. Investigation was made to ascertain which of these DBMS is better suited for time series data by analyzing their query execution times. Two databases were setup using sample time series dataspecifically, publicly available weather. A series of test queries were conducted simulate real world scenarios and measure their execution times The results are analyzed on a query-by-query basis to highlight performance between two systems, with PostgreSQL outperforming MongoDB on some queries (by over two orders of magnitude) while MongoDB was faster on others (by more than 30 times in one case). It was concluded that certain queries and their related real-world applications may favor one DBMS over the other, based on how well the query structure aligns with the system’s strength. Additional factor was discussed that may affect each DBMSs query execution efficiency and consider potential improvements.

Libraries are an essential part of academic and records region of any school. The fulfillment of any library in large part relies upon on right management. This project work aims at the creation of web based library management system that will encourage e-learning by providing access to a wide variety of digitalized materials, articles, past questions and more to various researchers and students. This was created to solve the ever increasing demand of information by students and researchers in the University of Benin. With the E-library system we now have the capacity to process, organize and provide information faster and more detailed to users. Thereby saving cost and increasing the accessibility level of information not just in the institution but on a global stage