Journal Articles

Assessment of land records management practices in Tanzania’s District councils

2026-01-16T10:37:37Z

Assessment of land records management practices in Tanzania’s District councils Mogha, Huruma; Dulle, Frankwell; Benard, Ronald Background of the study: Proper land record management requires consideration of practice procedures. However, land record management in registry offices is insufficient. Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of land record management practices in land registry offices in district councils in Tanzania. Method: The study targeted 160 land record staff, purposively selected across 19 districts in three regions of Tanzania. Qualitative data were collected using an interview and observation guide, while quantitative data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in the study area. Findings: The study found that only record creation practices were more effective with a 2.321 mean score, p< 0.05, while the other five practices were not effective owing to several reasons, including the absence of procedures for guiding land record staff on how to manage land records, and the use of outdated filing classification methods. Conclusion: The use of practice procedures in managing land records in registry offices within district councils in Tanzania will contribute to the effectiveness of land record management. article

What Matters in Manuscript Submission? A Look at Factors behind the Submission Decisions of Higher Learning Institution Lecturers in Tanzania

2025-09-22T07:07:57Z

What Matters in Manuscript Submission? A Look at Factors behind the Submission Decisions of Higher Learning Institution Lecturers in Tanzania Mubofu, Christian; Msonge, Vincent T. Submitting manuscripts for publication consideration is a challenging yet essential task for lecturers seeking promotion to higher ranks in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. This study investigated the factors considered by lecturers in the manuscript submission process within Tanzanian higher learning institutions. The findings indicate that a journal’s reputation and publishing speed are the most critical factors. These are followed by the relevance of the journal’s audience, its peer review process, and access to its metrics. The study emphasizes the importance of scholarly communication and recommends that academic institutions provide training and workshops to enhance awareness of journal selection criteria. Furthermore, universities should establish support mechanisms, like research publication committees to assist scholars in scholarly writing. Additionally, it advocates for academic and publishing bodies to streamline the peer review and publication processes while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Strengthening links to scholarly networks will also enhance research visibility and academic discourse Article

Academic Writing and Publication Support Services: The Role ofLibrarians in Higher Learning Institutions

2025-09-22T07:07:46Z

Academic Writing and Publication Support Services: The Role ofLibrarians in Higher Learning Institutions Mubofu, Christian; Mambo, Henry Despite the presence of well-equipped libraries and committed librarians in higher learning institutions, the rate at which academicians produce and publish their work has slowed significantly in recent years. This is concerning since publication is important in decisions about promotion and contracts in academic and specialized settings. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of librarians in the publishing process within academic institutions, the level of awareness among academicians regarding the research support services provided by librarians, the factors impeding academicians from actively engaging in writing and publishing, academicians' perceptions of the services offered in academic libraries, and, finally, academicians' recommended services that could improve their publication rate. Article

Library Associations as A Catalyst for Job Performance Among Librarians:Experience from Tanzania Library and Information Association

2025-09-22T07:07:38Z

Library Associations as A Catalyst for Job Performance Among Librarians:Experience from Tanzania Library and Information Association Mubofu, Christian This study conducted a comprehensive investigation into the role of the Library Association as a catalyst for job performance among members of the Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLA). A case study design was adopted to explore the influence of TLA on the job performance of librarians. The study utilized a web-based survey methodology, where a hyper-link containing the survey questions was created and distributed to participants, allowing there searcher to collect a substantial amount of data in a short period. The collected responses were subsequently exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for descriptive analysis. The results revealed that membership in the TLA has a beneficial influence on job performance. Furthermore, results revealed that their association with the TLA has improved librarian's competencies and knowledge base. The researcher recommends that TLA should improve the frequency and diversity of training initiatives, customize training to address mod-ern trends and requirements and enhance accessibility to professional development. Article