Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021)

Challenges of Women Adaptation to the Impact of Climate Change in Tanzania: Case of Same District

Abstract: The impact of climate change is more serious in semi-arid and ‘drought-prone’ areas where there are significant risks from climate change including shortage of water, rise in mean temperature and changes in precipitation. However, there is unclear information on how women adapt climate changes i [...] Read more

Transition to Compressed Natural Gas Rickshaws for Urban Mobility: a Case of Dar es Salaam City

Abstract: In Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, rickshaws are chiefly employed as taxis in short distant trips. However, due to increased demand and urban traffic congestion, rickshaws have become a major source of pollution in the city. Despite the abundance of natural gas in Dar-es-Salaam, there are no commercially s [...] Read more

The Influence of Marketing Skills Training on Small and Medium Enterprises Export Performance in Tanzania

Abstract: The Government of Tanzania through different institutions has introduced policies and strategies to uplift Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) export performance. Together with a number of strategies developed, the contribution of SMEs to export is still disappointing. Since the literatures indicate [...] Read more

Energy Harnessing from Bus Rapid Transit Vehicles through Deformable Speed Bumps: a Case of Dar es Salaam BRT System, Tanzania

Abstract: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is an effective way of commuting passengers in cities. This study investigates possibility of harnessing energy from weights of the bus rapid transit vehicles. An experimental method was used on a testing set consisting of fluid power devices to simulate movements of l [...] Read more

Pre-College Achievement History and Specilization as Predictors of Students’ Success in College Mathematics: Reflections from National Institute of Transport, Tanzania

Abstract: The paper examined the effect of pre-college mathematics achievement and subject specializations on subject’s success at the college. A cross-sectional design established the findings of the study from 265 students of NTA Level 6, 7 and 8 across various programmes. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Ma [...] Read more

Risk Assessment for Battery Electric Vehicles’ Occupants during Fire Accident

Abstract: The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is a promising technology for decarbonizing cities and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. However, the main barrier to its widespread adoption is the issue of safety. This study evaluates the risk of BEV occupants after exposure to hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas and th [...] Read more

Public Transport Service Reliability in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania: A Case of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Abstract: The main problems of BRT service users are delays and overcrowding at stations and in buses during peak hours. This situation causes low region productivity, accidents, insecurity, poor students’ academic performance and increased health risks. The objective of the study was to analyze the satisfa [...] Read more

Determinants of E-Procurement Adoption Model and their Performances in Tanzania

Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the determinants of e-procurement adoption model and their performances in Tanzania. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. A stratified sampling technique and a sample size of 157 respondents were used. A questionnaire and documentary r [...] Read more

Perceived Robustness and Efficacy of Procurement Risk Controls: a Tanzanian Public Sector Context

Abstract: Public organizations have repeatedly failed to fulfil their promise of achieving value for money due to their over-reliance in procurement management and neglecting the need to astutely manage procurement risks. This study examined the maturity and effectiveness of risk controls in public organizati [...] Read more