Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020)

Institutional and Legal Framework Governing Commercial Motorcycle Taxis: Challenges and way Forward, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract: Formulation and implementation of a coordinated strategy for public transportation depends on a well-defined authority and responsible system of administration. The lack of efficiency strategy leads to the failure of public transport services. This paper is a result of the findings of the study on t [...] Read more

Critical Traffic Points for Congestion Dependence on Travel Time Indices in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract: Critical traffic points for occurrence of traffic congestion in urban road networks depend on travel time-delay indices-based information. The rapid growth of population in urban areas jeopardizes the mobility with the consequences resulting into traffic congestion. Limited studies based on the crit [...] Read more

Perceptions and Practices of Taxpayers towards Voluntary Tax Compliance in Ilala Tax Region in Tanzania

Abstract: The study sought to identify the perceptions and practices of taxpayers towards voluntary tax compliance in Ilala Tax Region in Tanzania. Primary data were collected from sampled presumptive taxpayers through questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and sample t-test were used to compare the significa [...] Read more

Alternatives to Financing Higher Education in Tanzania

Abstract: The modality of funding Higher Education in Tanzania has been unrealistic due to increased enrollments, poor loan recovery, delayed payments of students’ loans and education budget cuts. Despite having these challenges unattended, literatures reveal that, the criteria and conditions used to select [...] Read more

Evaluation of Compressor Anti-Surge Control During Unexpected Shutdown

Abstract: Compressors play significant roles in the oil and gas industries. Compressors’ operating points shift to the surge line during startup or emergency shutdown as the flow decreases. Surge causes a compressor to lose the ability to maintain peak head, causes the system to overheat, reduces discharge [...] Read more

Operational Performance of SKF Bearings Carrying Capacity in Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) Workshops, Dar es Salaam

Abstract: Proper maintenance and fixing of the right bearings offer a significant cost reduction, longer service life and improve wagon performance. The study examines the operational performance of SKF bearings 16375018-11 carrying capacity at TAZARA Workshops in Dar es Salaam. Wagons fitted with bearings 97 [...] Read more

An Investigation of the Quality of Business Research Reports in Selected Undergraduate Degree Programs at the National Institute of Transport

Abstract: Writing a final year research project is a requirement for students to obtain a Bachelor Degree in some universities. This study engaged the quantitative approach and used documentary review method to inspect the quality of undergraduate research reports in selected programs at the NIT. Simple rando [...] Read more