Department of Library and Publications

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

Mon, 01 Jan 0025 00:00:00 GMT

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including the absence of procedures for guiding land record staff on how to manage land records, and the use of outdated filing classification methods.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

Market information needs and access barriers of smallholder orange farmers in Tanzania

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Market information needs and access barriers of smallholder orange farmers in Tanzania Mbedule, Adolf; Mubofu, Christian This study examines market information barriers among smallholder orange farmers in Tanzania, employing Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory as an analytical lens. A mixed-methods design was adopted, combining a household survey of 133 farmers (103 valid responses, 77.4% response rate) with four semi-structured interviews involving village leaders and agricultural extension officers, supplemented by document reviews. The objectives of the study are (i) to determine the specific market information needs of orange farmers in Muheza District, and (ii) to identify barriers affecting their access and use of such information. Findings reveal that digital exclusion driven by low literacy, linguistic incompatibility, and infrastructural gaps disproportionately restricts farmers’ access to critical knowledge on price negotiation and quality standards. Quantitative results show that 61% of respondents were women and 72% were under the age of 50, highlighting both gendered constraints and generational differences in technology adoption. Women, constituting the majority of growers, face compounded marginalisation through limited mobility and resource access. Unlike staple crops, Tanzania’s perishable orange sector demands real-time market intelligence, yet institutional voids and incompatible innovation design hinder adoption. The study establishes novel intersections between gender dynamics, crop-specific value chains, and technology adoption constraints. It calls for blended analog-digital information systems, gender-responsive extension services, and community-centered platforms to bridge access gaps. Implications advance inclusive agricultural innovation frameworks for perishable crop economies in the Global South. thesis

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

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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