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Mr. Sivakumar Venkataraman

Mr. Sivakumar Venkataraman

Sivakumar Venkataraman works as a Fellow in Health Information Management Department, Faculty of Health and Education. He is has over 18 years of teaching and industry experience and presented many papers in national and international conferences. He has published the research work in high impact journals and in Scopus journals. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in Computer Science.

Mr Venkataraman has taught various subjects like Information Data Security, Networking Concepts, SQL Server, Medical Databases, Computer Health Administration, Health Ethics, Health Information Management Advance Databases, Php, Web concept Development, Computer Forensics, Ethical Hacking,Managing Networks, Protocols and Internet networking Standards, Programming using JAVA, Internet Programming, OOAD, SQL. Projects
Area of Interest: Education, Cybersecurity, Education, Data mining and Big Data.

About

Department: Department of Health Information Management
Faculty: Faculty of Health & Education
Campus: Gaborone, Botswana
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivakumar-venkataraman-52b08b30/
Email: sivakumar.venkataraman@bothouniversity.ac.bw
Qualifications:
  • Master of Education in Higher Education (2016)
  • Master of Philosophy in Computer Science (2008)
  • Master of Computer Application (2003)
Research Interests:
  • Cyber security
  • Information Security
  • Health Management System
  • Education
  • Data Mining
  • Big Data
Research Publications:

Journals Published:

  • Tertiary Education Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning: Only option during the COVID -19 Lockdown. Subitha Sivakumar, Sivakumar Venkataraman and Dr.Elma Thekiso. IJISET – International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 09 Issue 05, May 2022. ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968.
  • Ethics In Electronic Health Record: An Overview. Sivakumar Venkataraman and Subitha Sivakumar. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Modern Education, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page Number 47-50, 2022.
  • Smart Correlated Feature Selector [SCFS]: An Approach to Eliminate the Redundant Features from a Correlated Feature. Sivakumar Venkataraman and Subitha Sivakumar. ISWA-D-22-00331, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4148045 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4148045
  • Classification Algorithm in Predicting the Diabetes in Early Stages. Subitha Sivakumar, Sivakumar Venkataraman and Asherl Bwatiramba. Journal of Computer Science. October 2020.
  • An Effective Data Classification Method for Medical Dataset in terms of Accuracy and Time. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE). Sivakumar Venkataraman and Subitha Sivakumar. ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-7, Issue-6, March 2019.
  • A Novel Feature Selection Framework for Improving Detection Performance of Supervised Classifiers. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Medwell Journal. Sivakumar, V. & Rajalakshimi, S., 2018.
  • Classifying the students at risk through the performance reflected in pre-requisite & nature of module in higher educational system. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology. Sivakumar, V., Subitha.S., 2016. (I ISSN 2277-9655).
  • A Novel Clustering based Feature Subset Selection Framework for Effective Data Classification. Indian Journal of Science and Technology. Sivakumar, V., Subitha , S. & Rajalakshmi , S., 2015. Vol 9(4), DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i4/87038, January 2016.
  • Predictive Modeling of Student Dropout Indicators in Educational Data Mining using Improved Decision Tree. Indian Journal of Science and Technology. Subitha , S., Sivakumar, V. & Rajalakshimi, S., 2015. Vol 9(4), DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i4/87032, January 2016.
  • Emerging a collaborative structured Learning Management System for effective usage of course materials in e-learning. International journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology. Sivakumar, V. & Subitha, S., Aug 2015. 2(8), pp. 97-99.
  • Incorporating Self and Peer Assessment with Tutor Assessment in Evaluating Student Group Work. International Journal of Current Research., Sivakumar, V. & Subitha, S., Cross, G., 2015.
  • A User-Intelligent Adaptive Learning Model for Learning Management System Using Data Mining & Artificial Intelligence. International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology. Subitha, S., Sivakumar, V. & Cross, G., 2015.
  • Engaging Students in Group Based learning through e-learning techniques in Higher Education System. International Journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology. Sivakumar, V. & Subitha, S., Jan 2015. 02(01), pp. 1741-1746.

Book Chapter:

  • Optimal and Novel Hybrid Feature Selection Framework for Effective Data Classification. Advances in Systems, Control and Automation. Springer Lecturer Notes. Sivakumar, V. & Rajalakshimi, S., January 2018.

Conference Details:

  • Optimal and Novel Hybrid Feature Selection Framework for Effective for Effective Data Classification. Springer International Conference on Emerging Trends and Advances in electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (ETAEERE 2016). Sivakumar Venkataraman, Rajalakshmi Selvaraj., Dec 2016.
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure For Rendering Education Technology In Multifaceted Learning Platforms – A Case Study at Botho University. International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES). Annamalai, A , Sivakumar, V., & Subitha ., S. Oct 2016.
  • Predictive Modeling of Student Performance Indicators.  First International Conference on Science, Engineering and Computer Technology, Vedavyasa Institute of Technology, and World Academic and Scientific Research’s Organization (WASRO). Subitha , S., Sivakumar, V.,. & Rajalakshmi , 2016.
  • Performance Analysis of Feature Selection Techniques in Data Classification. First International Conference on Science, Engineering and Computer Technology, Vedavyasa Institute of Technology, & World Academic and Scientific Research’s Organization. Sivakumar, V., Subitha , S. & Rajalakshmi , S., 2016.
  • A Novel Clustering based Feature Subset Selection Framework for Effective Data Classification. Fourth International Conference on Design and Applications of Structures, Drives, Communicational and Computing Systems. Sivakumar, V., Subitha , S. & Rajalakshmi , S., 2015. Tamil Nadu. India, ICDASDC – Oct 2015.
  • Predictive Modeling of Student Dropout Indicators in Educational Data Mining using Improved Decision Tree. Fourth International Conference on Design and Applications of Structures, Drives, Communicational and Computing Systems. Subitha , S., Sivakumar, V. & Rajalakshimi, S., 2015. Tamilnadu, India, 2015.
  • A Study on Enhancing Quality Teaching and Learning in Botho University Through Moodle. Gaborone, BCIRC 2012 Conference. Sivakumar, V., Subitha, S. & Annamalai, A., Dec 2012.
  • Effectiveness Of An Integrated Learner-Centric Approach For Teaching Complex Ict Concepts At A Higher Educational Institution In Botswana, 4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. Sivakumar, V. & Annamalai, A., November, 2011. Spain.
  • Student-Centered Learning and Teaching Advanced Java Programming for UG Level Students. Captown, South Africa, SAAIR Conference. Sivakumar , V. & Subitha, S., July 2011.

Teaching and Supervision

Modules Taught:

  • Information Data Security
  • Networking Concepts
  • SQL Server
  • Medical Databases
  • Computer Health Administration
  • Health Ethics
  • Health Information Management Advance Databases
  • Php
  • Web concept Development
  • Computer Forensics
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Managing Networks
  • Protocols and Internet networking Standards
  • Programming using JAVA
  • Internet Programming
  • OOAD
  • SQL Projects