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Irja Naambo Shaanika

Irja Naambo ShaanikaIrja N. Shaanika is currently employed as an Analyst Programmer at The Ministry of Finance, Republic of Namibia. She holds a Master Degree in Informatics from Namibia University of Science and Technology. Her research areas include enterprise architecture, information systems, health informatics. In recent years, she has published research articles in journals, book chapters and conference proceedings.

Publications

Application of Enterprise Architecture to Guide the Integration of Health Information Systems in Namibia
Application of Enterprise Architecture to Guide the Integration of Health Information Systems in Namibia
Laizah Mutasa, Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa, Wandisa Nyikana, Irja N. Shaanika, Tiko Iyamu. © 2025. 22 pages.
Namibia is characterized by a fragmented health-care system that has led to data inconsistencies and duplication of efforts. It has also become costly to health-care institutions...
Using Information Technology Advancements to Adapt to Global Pandemics
Using Information Technology Advancements to Adapt to Global Pandemics
Efosa C. Idemudia, Tiko Iyamu, Patrick Ndayizigamiye, Irja Naambo Shaanika. © 2022. 276 pages.
Many organizations, including government institutions and agencies, continue to increase their financial investment on information technology (IT) solutions. Despite these...
Enterprise Architecture Framework for Windhoek Smart City Realisation
Enterprise Architecture Framework for Windhoek Smart City Realisation
Irja N. Shaanika. © 2021. 19 pages.
Many cities are adopting information and communication technologies (ICT) to add value to business process. This has led to the realisation of smart cities making them dependable...
Deployment of Enterprise Architecture From the Activity Theory Perspective
Deployment of Enterprise Architecture From the Activity Theory Perspective
Tiko Iyamu, Irja Naambo Shaanika. © 2019. 12 pages.
Enterprise architecture (EA) is employed primarily to resolve and address factors and challenges, such as complexities, inconsistencies, and disparities, in information systems...
Challenges in Collecting Qualitative Data for Information Systems Studies
Challenges in Collecting Qualitative Data for Information Systems Studies
Tiko Iyamu, Irja Naambo Shaanika. © 2019. 12 pages.
In recent years, there has been a shift towards understanding why things happen in the way that they do from the qualitative perspectives. However, the qualitative methods are...
Deployment of Enterprise Architecture From the Activity Theory Perspective
Deployment of Enterprise Architecture From the Activity Theory Perspective
Tiko Iyamu, Irja Naambo Shaanika. © 2018. 10 pages.
Enterprise Architecture (EA) is employed primarily to resolve and address factors and challenges, such as complexities, inconsistencies and disparities in information systems...
Challenges in Collecting Qualitative Data for Information Systems Studies
Challenges in Collecting Qualitative Data for Information Systems Studies
Tiko Iyamu, Irja Naambo Shaanika. © 2018. 10 pages.
In recent years, there has been shift towards understanding why things happen in the way that they do, from the qualitative perspectives. However, the qualitative methods are...
Human Interaction in the Use of Health Information Systems: A Case of a Developing Country
Human Interaction in the Use of Health Information Systems: A Case of a Developing Country
Irja N. Shaanika. © 2018. 13 pages.
In developing countries, Health Information Systems (HISs) are increasingly used to enable and support both clinical and administrative processes for healthcare services. The use...
Human Interaction in the Use of Health Information Systems: A Case of a Developing Country
Human Interaction in the Use of Health Information Systems: A Case of a Developing Country
Irja N. Shaanika. © 2016. 13 pages.
In developing countries, Health Information Systems (HISs) are increasingly used to enable and support both clinical and administrative processes for healthcare services. The use...