African Scientific Annual Review
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description: Welcome to the African Scientific Annual Review (ASAREV), a dynamic journal dedicated to exploring the frontiers of knowledge in Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Research Methodologies. The journal is in academic and research cooperation with the Rostov State Transport University, Interfaith Global University and ARTIFEX University of Romania among other universities and institutions worldwide. Rooted in a commitment to elevate the global scientific dialogue, ASAREV stands out as a hub for collaboration, connecting scholars, and institutions within and beyond the African continent. Our mission is to provide an insightful examination of the latest breakthroughs, innovations, and research findings in Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Research Methodologies through a meticulous peer-review process. ASAREV embraces the principles of open access, ensuring that all published content is readily available to the public. This commitment allows for the unrestricted distribution, sharing, and reproduction of valuable scientific knowledge, provided proper attribution is given. With a global reach, ASAREV ensures the widespread dissemination of published content, reaching thousands of libraries worldwide. This strategic approach aims to amplify the impact of the groundbreaking research featured in our journal on an international scale. Authors are the driving force behind ASAREV, and we prioritize their contributions to advancing scientific understanding. Our journal offers comprehensive support and guidance throughout the publication process, working collaboratively with authors to ensure their research meets our rigorous standards. In instances where revisions are needed, we provide the necessary assistance and flexibility. Embark on your academic journey with ASAREV, where we celebrate excellence in Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Research Methodologies. Join us in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the global scientifi…
publisher: AJER Publishing
language: en
publication name: African Scientific Annual Review
issn: 3007-0902
items: Organisational justice on employee performance at Kishapu District Council, Tanzania
items: Crowdfunding for entrepreneurship development: Mechanisms and success factors
items: Determinants of resilience-building strategy endorsement in Zambia's tourism industry: Stakeholder evidence and policy implications
items: A study of the relationship between digital finance and financial sector growth in Zambia: A case study of Lusaka district, Zambia
items: Institutional frameworks and crisis governance in Zambia's tourism industry: An empirical assessment of policy capacity and structural challenges
items: Nexus between teacher retention and selected variables in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in Kenya
items: The influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of strategic plans in Tanzania’s local government authorities
items: Examining fishermen’s use of information and communication technologies for information sharing and dissemination at Mindu Dam in Morogoro, Tanzania
items: Enhancing candidate quality: E-recruitment in the Tanzania Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
items: From oral to animated: Reconstructing African folktale fantasy in the digital age
items: Transparency and accountability in recruitment and selection in Dodoma City Council, Tanzania: challenges encountered
items: Resilience or reinvention? Rethinking Maasai pathways to sustainability in changing climate conditions in Kilosa and Mvomero, Tanzania
items: Managing performance limitations in Tanzanian open schools: An eye on Lipsky’s crow’s nest
items: Does having prior research experience influence postgraduate students’ research competency?
items: Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial properties of stingless bee products from the East African Region
items: Analyzing Dunford Property for Operators Satisfying Sr2 TqSr2 = S2r
items: Examining the role of organisational structure and transparency in enhancing stakeholder engagement in SMEs: An emerging-economy perspective
items: Institutional structures and fair power supply: Consequences for underserved populations in Ilkiding'a Ward, Arusha Region, Tanzania
items: A Critical Reflection on Ideas of African Ecology, Religious and Cultural Ideologies in Ben Okri’s Novel, Every Leaf a Hallelujah
items: Influence of risk reduction on the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County, Kenya
items: Academic performance of university students: Is off-campus accommodation a predicament or help?
items: Contribution of microfinance loans to women entrepreneurs in Tanzania: Reflections from the case of the National Microfinance Bank (NMB) in Arusha City
items: Short run forecasting of petroleum prices in Tanzania using ARIMA and exponential smoothing: A comparative analysis
items: Obtaining the compressibility factor via intermolecular potentials without assuming pairwise additivity (The three dimensional Case)
items: On the exponential and approximate point spectrum of a bounded linear operator in Banach spaces
items: Comparative Analysis of Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, and Antioxidant Properties of Fagaropsis hildebrandtii and Fagaropsis angolensis Extracts
items: The Changing Landscape Due to Technological Advancement and Its Influence on the Maasai Image in Ole Kulet’s the Hunter, the Varnishing Herds and the Elephant Dance
items: A Characterization of Classes of Linear Ternary Codes over the GaloisField GF(3)
items: Optimal control harvesting in a deterministic predator-prey model for a three-patch ecosystem
items: Investigating Computational Generalization of Mixed Polynomial Exponential on Diophantine Equations: αn + βn + α(αsψβs)m + D = r(uk + vk + wk) with consecutive α and β

Organisational justice on employee performance at Kishapu District Council, Tanzania
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description: Employee performance in Tanzanian public organisations continues to decline when employees perceive unfair resource distribution, decision-making, and treatment. Previous studies have not yet covered all public organisations in Tanzania. This study, therefore, examined the effect of organisational justice on employee performance at the Kishapu District Council. Social Exchange Theory guided the research. The study used a quantitative, cross-sectional survey to collect data from 84 employees. Researchers applied a multivariate linear regression model, simple random sampling, and a structured questionnaire. The results showed that distributive justice has a significant effect on employee performance (). Procedural justice also shows a statistically significant effect on employee performance (. Interactional justice has a highly statistically significant effect on employee performance (). The study concluded that employees' perceptions of organisational justice collectively have a significant effect on their performance at the council. The council should ensure transparent and equitable compensation and fair decision-making. It also needs to promote fair treatment of employees. Policy-wise, the council should include organisational justice in its human resource policies and conduct cost-benefit analyses of fair procedures and treatment during decision-making. The findings imply that organisations should follow good governance principles to increase employees’ dedication and loyalty. This is vital for organisational performance. Based on the findings, performance at the Kishapu District Council can be improved. Policymakers should address equitable resource distribution and transparent compensation. Clear communication of decision-making criteria for promotions, assignments, and disciplinary action is needed. There is a need for training on effective communication and empathetic leadership to promote respect and fairness in the workplace.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Employee Performance
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subject: Kishapu District Council
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subject: Organisational Justice
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subject: Tanzania
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subject: Commununication Studies
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subject: Social Media
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creator: Benedicto Paul
creator: Oscar W. Tefurukwa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Benedicto Paul, Oscar W. Tefurukwa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-05-14
publication date: 2026-05-14
starting page: 102
ending page: 112
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.11

Crowdfunding for entrepreneurship development: Mechanisms and success factors
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description: Startups and early-stage ventures continue to face a persistent financing gap that traditional intermediaries are poorly equipped to address. Crowdfunding has emerged as a significant complementary financing channel, yet its role in entrepreneurship development extends well beyond capital provision. This paper undertakes an integrated review of crowdfunding platforms, processes, and success factors across reward-based, donation-based, lending-based, and equity-based models. Drawing on insights from information economics, signalling theory, social capital theory, persuasion research, and platform trust literature, the paper identifies five core mechanisms through which crowdfunding develops entrepreneurship: capital formation, market validation and demand discovery, community building and customer acquisition, signalling and legitimacy construction, and organisational learning. A multi-level evidence synthesis covering founder, project, campaign, platform, and ecosystem determinants reveals that crowdfunding success depends not predominantly on idea quality but on the strategic combination of social capital, credible signalling, momentum creation, and platform governance. Two integrative frameworks are proposed: the Crowdfund Startup Growth Framework (CSGF), which links antecedent conditions to campaign outcomes through multi-level mechanisms; and the Entrepreneurship Crowdfund Development Trajectory Model, which conceptualises crowdfunding as a staged developmental process extending before, during, and after the campaign. Policy implications for regulators, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurship support organisations are advanced, with particular attention to the conditions that enable crowdfunding to contribute to inclusive entrepreneurship development. The review closes with targeted recommendations for entrepreneurs, platforms, regulators, and ecosystem builders.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Crowdfunding
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subject: Campaign Performance
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subject: Entrepreneurial Finance
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subject: Entrepreneurship Development
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subject: Signalling
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subject: Social Capital
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subject: Trust
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subject: Entrepreneurship
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creator: Windu Matoka
creator: Austin Mwange
creator: Kampamba Clarence Chibesa
creator: Bwalya Katuta
creator: Lwando Kalaba
creator: Kabwalwa Chilyata
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Windu Matoka, Austin Mwange, Kampamba Clarence Chibesa, Bwalya Katuta, Lwando Kalaba, Kabwalwa Chilyata (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: 80
ending page: 87
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.9

Determinants of resilience-building strategy endorsement in Zambia's tourism industry: Stakeholder evidence and policy implications
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description: The transition from reactive crisis response to proactive resilience-building represents a paradigmatic shift in tourism sector crisis management. This paper investigates stakeholder endorsement of resilience-building strategies in Zambia's tourism industry, examining which strategies attract strongest support, what drives variation in endorsement levels, and how the resulting profile of stakeholder-validated interventions informs evidence-based crisis management model design. The theoretical foundation for this study integrates resilience theory with sustainable tourism development principles to provide a framework for understanding both the nature of tourism resilience and the strategies most likely to build it effectively. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, 137 stakeholders were selected through stratified purposive sampling from five categories — government institutions, private sector tourism operators, community-based organisations (CBOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and tourists — across Livingstone, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, and Kafue National Park. The study finds that the composite resilience-building strategy endorsement mean of 3.97 out of 5.0 (t = 26.85, p < 0.001) is the strongest positive finding across all four constructs measured. Environmental conservation leadership (M = 4.32) and multi-stakeholder collaboration (M = 4.21) attract highest endorsement, followed by gender and youth inclusion (M = 4.08), digital technology integration (M = 3.96), community-based tourism empowerment (M = 3.88), renewable energy investment (M = 3.85), training and capacity development (M = 3.74), and financial resilience mechanisms (M = 3.72). Tourist sustainability preferences confirm strong demand-side alignment, with 84% preferring destinations that support local communities during crisis recovery and 79% preferring destinations with documented environmental protection commitments. The 0.99-point gap between resilience endorsemen…
subject: Articles
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subject: Community-Based Tourism
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subject: Crisis Management
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subject: Renewable Energy
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subject: Resilience Building
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subject: Tourism Sustainability
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subject: Zambia
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subject: Tourism
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subject: Crisis Management
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creator: Bruce Ernest
creator: Norman Kachamba
creator: Chaste Nsama
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Bruce Ernest, Norman Kachamba, Chaste Nsama (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-12
publication date: 2026-04-12
starting page: 67
ending page: 72
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.7

A study of the relationship between digital finance and financial sector growth in Zambia: A case study of Lusaka district, Zambia
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description: Digital finance has emerged as a significant force in the development of financial sectors and economic progress globally. Despite the growing adoption of fintech innovations, mobile money, and online banking services in Zambia, the extent to which digital finance contributes to the efficiency and overall growth of the financial sector remains insufficiently examined. This study investigated the relationship between digital finance and financial sector growth in Lusaka District, with specific focus on mobile money services, digital payment systems, and fintech innovations as they relate to service coverage, economic sustainability, and financial inclusion. The study was guided by the financial intermediation theory, the technology acceptance model, the diffusion of innovation theory, the endogenous growth theory, and the financial inclusion theory, which collectively provided a framework for understanding how technological innovations are adopted and how they influence financial sector development. A mixed-methods cross-sectional research design was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches within a positivist research philosophy. The target population comprised individuals aged 18 years and above residing in Lusaka District who had experience using digital financial services. A sample of 150 respondents was selected using simple random sampling combined with purposive sampling to ensure the inclusion of participants with relevant digital finance experience, with the sample size determined using the Raosoft sample size formula. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires administered face-to-face by trained enumerators. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Spearman rank correlation analysis with the aid of Stata and Microsoft Excel, while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis. The findings revealed statistically significant positive associations between mobile money services and …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Banking Innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: Digital Finance
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subject: Digital Payment Systems
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subject: Financial Sector Growth
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subject: Financial Sector Development
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subject: Finance
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creator: Chisanga Malasa
creator: Lubinda Haabazoka
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Chisanga Malasa, Lubinda Haabazoka (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-19
publication date: 2026-04-19
starting page: 88
ending page: 101
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.10

Institutional frameworks and crisis governance in Zambia's tourism industry: An empirical assessment of policy capacity and structural challenges
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description: Effective tourism crisis management requires robust institutional frameworks capable of coordinating responses across enterprise, sector, national, and international levels. In sub-Saharan Africa, persistent institutional fragmentation, weak policy implementation capacity, and inadequate governance mechanisms have been identified as primary barriers to sectorial crisis preparedness. This study provides a systematic empirical assessment of crisis management institutional frameworks, policy capacity, and governance quality within Zambia's tourism industry. This study draws on three theoretical perspectives that are Governance Theory, Institutional Theory and Principal–Agent Theory. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, data were collected from 137 stakeholders drawn through stratified purposive sampling across government institutions, private sector operators, community organisations, and tourism experts from Livingstone, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, and Kafue National Park. Data collection employed structured Likert-scale questionnaires, key informant interviews, and policy document analysis. The study finds that policy and governance scores (M = 2.88, t = −1.84, p = 0.066) fall near the threshold of statistically significant inadequacy, confirming a directional governance deficit. Formal crisis plan existence analysis reveals that only 23% of private sector operators maintain documented crisis management plans, compared to 67% of government institutions — a sectorial asymmetry reflecting differential resource capacity and regulatory exposure. Qualitative findings identify institutional fragmentation (87% of respondents), insufficient policy enforcement (71%), and digital infrastructure deficits (66%) as primary structural governance challenges. The study proposes a multi-level institutional reform agenda centred on the establishment of a dedicated National Tourism Crisis Coordination Centre, mandatory crisis planning requirements with enforcement…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Crisis Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Disaster Management
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subject: Institutional Frameworks
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subject: Policy Implementation
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subject: Tourism Policy
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subject: Zambia
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subject: Crisis Management
  topic: disciplines
subject: Tourism
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creator: Bruce Ernest
creator: Norman Kachamba
creator: Chaste Nsama
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Bruce Ernest, Norman Kachamba, Chaste Nsama (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-12
publication date: 2026-04-12
starting page: 60
ending page: 66
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.6

Nexus between teacher retention and selected variables in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in Kenya
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description: This study examined the relationship between teacher retention and selected institutional factors in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in Kenya, including school administration, socio-economic status, motivational strategies, wage administration, and religious commitment. Using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis, the study found that most variables had a significant positive relationship with teachers’ intention to remain in school, except wage administration, which was not statistically significant. Motivational strategies and school administration emerged as the strongest predictors of retention. The findings indicated that teachers’ intention to remain in school had a significant positive relationship with school administration (r = 0.481, p < 0.01), motivational strategies (r = 0.488, p < 0.01), socio-economic status (r = 0.273, p < 0.01), and religious commitment (r = 0.300, p < 0.01), while wage administration showed a weak and non-significant relationship (r = 0.182, p > 0.05). Regression analysis further revealed that motivational strategies and school administration were the strongest predictors of teacher retention. The final regression model showed that motivational strategies (β = 0.333, p < 0.05) and school administration (β = 0.319, p < 0.05) significantly predicted teachers’ intention to remain in school, jointly explaining 30.2% of the variance in teacher retention (Adjusted R² = 0.302, F = 21.960, p < 0.001). The study concludes that both organizational and spiritual factors significantly influence teacher retention in SDA secondary schools. It recommends strengthening motivational systems and administrative support structures while maintaining the faith-based values that enhance teacher commitment and retention.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: East Kenya Union Conference (EKUC)
  topic: keywords
subject: Secondary Schools
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subject: Seventh-day Adventist Church
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subject: Teacher Retention
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subject: Education
  topic: disciplines
creator: Shadrack Kamundi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Shadrack Kamundi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: 73
ending page: 79
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.8

The influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of strategic plans in Tanzania’s local government authorities
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description: This study examines the influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of strategic plans in Tanzania’s local government authorities (LGAs). Despite the widespread adoption of strategic planning frameworks, many LGAs continue to experience gaps between planning and actual performance, reflected in challenges related to service delivery, resource utilization, goal achievement, and timeliness. Guided by stakeholder theory, this study conceptualizes stakeholder engagement through three dimensions: participation in strategic planning, communication and information sharing, and collaboration and partnerships. This study adopted a quantitative approach, and data were collected from 120 respondents from seven district councils. The targeted population involved key stakeholders involved in strategic plan implementation, including executive directors, heads of departments, planning officers, and monitoring and evaluation officers. The study employed purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques. Structured questionnaires were used to capture perceptions of stakeholder participation practices and strategic plans. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regressions. Correlation results indicate significant and positive relationships between all dimensions of stakeholder participation and performance outcomes (p < 0.001), with communication and information sharing demonstrating comparatively stronger associations with service delivery and overall performance. Regression analysis further confirms that stakeholder participation is a strong predictor of strategic plan performance, explaining a substantial proportion of the variance in performance outcomes. The study concludes that inclusive and interactive stakeholder participation mechanisms play a central role in enhancing the effectiveness of strategic plans in Tanzania’s LGAs. The findings provide empirical support for stakeholder theory within the local governm…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Juma H. Uledi
creator: Chacha A. Matoka
creator: Venance S. Shilingi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Juma H. Uledi, Dr. Chacha A. Matoka, Venance S. Shilingi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-08
publication date: 2026-04-08
starting page: 35
ending page: 43
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.4

Examining fishermen’s use of information and communication technologies for information sharing and dissemination at Mindu Dam in Morogoro, Tanzania
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description: This paper aimed to examine the use of digital technology for disseminating information among fishermen around the Mindu Dam in Morogoro, Tanzania. Informed by the Innovation (DOI) Theory and Wilson’s model of information-seeking behavior, the study used a mixed research approach, involving both quantitative and qualitative methods. While simple random sampling techniques were used, the data collection tools used were questionnaires and key informants’ interviews. Data was collected from 82 fishermen who were randomly selected from the fishing community in Mindu Dam. Data analysis used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), while content analysis was used for qualitative data. The study found that the most frequently used ICTs by fish farmers in sharing agricultural information were mobile phones, radio, and television. Furthermore, the study revealed that major challenges facing fish farmers in sharing information include unfavorable radio or television broadcast times, high costs of acquiring and maintaining ICT facilities, lack of ICT training, poor network connectivity, and low literacy levels. The research emphasizes the critical role of mobile phones, internet services, and other digital technologies in improving communication, obtaining market information, and executing financial transactions. The study demonstrates notable enhancements in decision-making and general management efficiency by examining how these communities and managers utilize digital technologies. It also delineates obstacles to successful technology adoption, such as resistance to change and a lack of training, and offers strategies to overcome them, including targeted training programs and community engagement initiatives. The findings highlight the capacity of digital technology to enhance sustainable livelihoods and economic development in the fishing sector, hence, cultivating a more resilient and informed community. While the study indicated that fishermen in the Mindu…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Digital Technologies
  topic: keywords
subject: Fish Farming
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subject: Fishermen
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subject: ICTs
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subject: Information Dissemination
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subject: Mobile Phones
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subject: Mindu Dam
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subject: Radio and Television
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subject: Agriculture
  topic: disciplines
creator: Titus Tossy
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Titus Tossy (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-10
publication date: 2026-04-10
starting page: 44
ending page: 59
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.5

Enhancing candidate quality: E-recruitment in the Tanzania Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
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description: The advent of online recruitment and selection in the Tanzanian public service was a strategy to reduce bureaucratic challenges in the recruitment process. This could create equal access to public service employment opportunities for all people. The extant studies did not specifically explain how the adoption of e-recruitment systems improved the quality of public service recruitment processes in Tanzania. Thus, this study assessed the effectiveness of e-recruitment and selection processes in Tanzania's public sector, with a specific focus on the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) in Dodoma. Sociotechnical Theory (STT) guided this research. A qualitative research approach was employed to gain in-depth insights into the experiences, perceptions, and challenges associated with e-recruitment. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with HR personnel directly involved in recruitment processes, as well as job applicants who had used the PSRS online platform to apply for public sector positions. The findings of this study indicate that e-recruitment has significantly improved recruitment effectiveness by automating various aspects of the hiring process. The system has helped reduce administrative burdens, minimise paperwork, and accelerate candidate shortlisting. The study concludes that while e-recruitment offers substantial advantages in candidate quality, recruitment and selection effectiveness, and transparency in the public sector recruitment process, several structural and technological challenges must be addressed to optimise its effectiveness. Hence, the need to increase investment in digital infrastructure and comprehensive training for both HR personnel and job applicants. This shows the significance of e-recruitment and civil service reforms for quality recruitment and selection in Dodoma, Tanzania, and other regions with similar environments. Conclusively, despite the challenges, e-recruitment at the Public Service Recruitment Secreta…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Candidate Quality
  topic: keywords
subject: E-Recruitment
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subject: Effectiveness
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
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subject: Tanzania
  topic: keywords
subject: Human Resource Management
  topic: disciplines
creator: Eliona Redson
creator: Oscar W. Tefurukwa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Oscar Tefurukwa, Eliona Redson (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-01-23
publication date: 2026-01-23
starting page: 13
ending page: 24
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.2

From oral to animated: Reconstructing African folktale fantasy in the digital age
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description: This study examines how digital technology serves as a medium for reimagining and repackaging African folktales. The analysis focuses on a case study of ten selected episodes from Tinga Tinga Tales, including Why Hyena Has Short Hind Legs, Why Bat Hangs Upside Down, Why Bush Baby Has Big Eyes, Why Leopard Has Spots, Why Tortoise Has a Cracked Shell, Why the Vulture Is Bald, Why Cheetah Has Tears, Why Parrot Can’t Keep a Secret, Why Snake Has No Legs, and Why Bat Hangs Upside Down. The study adopted a qualitative descriptive design, which entailed a critical textual analysis of animated episodes. This involved participatory observation of preschool children’s responses during viewing sessions at Logitech Academy in Kakamega County, Kenya. Data were collected through viewing guides, informal interviews, and observation notes. Guided by semiotics and children’s literature theory, data was analyzed thematically to explore how digital animation enhances fantasy and engagement among children. Findings show that animation transforms African oral narratives into visually immersive experiences that heighten imagination, emotional engagement, and moral understanding. Children responded with belief, curiosity, and empathy, indicating that digital storytelling not only sustains the cultural and didactic functions of folktales but also adapts them to the visual expectations of digital-native audiences. The study concludes that Tinga Tinga Tales exemplifies how African oral traditions can be revitalized through digital media to preserve heritage and foster imaginative learning among children.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Folktales
  topic: keywords
subject: Animation
  topic: keywords
subject: Child Audience
  topic: keywords
subject: Children’s Literature
  topic: keywords
subject: Digital Technology
  topic: keywords
subject: Fantasy
  topic: keywords
subject: Semiotics
  topic: keywords
subject: Oral Literature
  topic: disciplines
creator: Lencer Achieng Ndede
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Lencer Achieng Ndede (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-01-07
publication date: 2026-01-07
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.1

Transparency and accountability in recruitment and selection in Dodoma City Council, Tanzania: challenges encountered
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description: The adoption of a Human Capital Management Information System (HCMIS) is a strategy to enhance workflow efficiency, accountability, and transparency. However, human resource management (HRM) practices still face challenges in transparency and accountability, which can lead to unethical behaviour. While studies have shed light on HCMIS, a gap persists in understanding how its application in recruitment and selection, as well as training mechanisms, enhances transparency and accountability in Tanzania's public services. Thus, this study intended to examine the challenges of the HCMIS in promoting transparency and accountability in recruitment and selection at Dodoma City Council. It applied socio-technical theory and social capital theory as its theoretical framework. Primary data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with 14 respondents, along with a secondary data review. A qualitative research design was employed, drawing on insights from 14 respondents selected for their direct engagement with the health care management information system (HCMIS). In this research, we examined the experiences of 14 individuals who have actively used the HCMIS. To gather rich insights, we conducted in-depth interviews, organised FGDs, and reviewed relevant documents. By analysing the collected data, we aimed to uncover recurring themes and patterns that highlight the challenges people face when using the HCMIS. The findings indicate several barriers to the effective utilisation of HCMIS in promoting transparency and accountability, including inadequate top management support, unreliable internet connectivity, insufficient ICT expertise, limited financial capacity, and limited integration with other stakeholders. Hence, there is a need to raise top management support for HCMIS, strengthen integration with external stakeholders to improve transparency and accountability in the hiring process, invest in IT infrastructure and improve internet connectivity …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Dodoma City Council
  topic: keywords
subject: Human Capital Management Information Systems
  topic: keywords
subject: Tanzania
  topic: keywords
subject: Transparency and Accountability Challenges
  topic: keywords
subject: Human Resource Management
  topic: disciplines
creator: Sayyi Yusuph Charles
creator: Oscar W. Tefurukwa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Sayyi Yusuph Charles, Oscar W. Tefurukwa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-05-20
publication date: 2026-05-20
starting page: 113
ending page: 124
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.12

Resilience or reinvention? Rethinking Maasai pathways to sustainability in changing climate conditions in Kilosa and Mvomero, Tanzania
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description: Pastoralists in Sub-Saharan Africa face challenges from climate variability, environmental degradation, and socio-economic changes. The Maasai of Tanzania adapt their traditional lifestyles to modern challenges, yet understanding their resilience is limited by rapid ecological and policy shifts. This study examined diversification, indigenous knowledge, community involvement, and government policies in supporting sustainable livelihoods. Using the Portfolio Theory of Risk and Resilience Theory, a mixed-methods approach combined quantitative analysis via PLS-SEM with qualitative data from interviews and focus groups. The target population comprised 386 individuals from 13 Maasai villages across Kilosa and Mvomero. Yamane’s formula was used to get a sample size of 130 respondents. Results showed 82% of respondents engaged in income activities beyond pastoralism, and 99% valued indigenous knowledge for adaptation. Community participation was the strongest factor influencing sustainability (β = 0.635, p < 0.05), mediating the effects of diversification and indigenous knowledge. Government support was positive but limited due to low awareness and inconsistent application. Qualitative data reinforced these findings, highlighting the community's desire to blend tradition with innovation amid challenges such as limited access to credit, training, and inclusive decision-making processes. The study concludes that Maasai resilience is rooted in cultural traditions, social cohesion, and local institutions. It recommends inclusive diversification, protection of Indigenous knowledge, stronger community governance, and clearer policy communication to support sustainable pastoralist livelihoods.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Climate Change
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Engagement
  topic: keywords
subject: Diversification
  topic: keywords
subject: Indigenous Knowledge
  topic: keywords
subject: Pastoralism
  topic: keywords
subject: Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Climate Change and Adaptation
  topic: disciplines
subject: Climate Change
  topic: disciplines
creator: Venance Shillingi
creator: Bethsheba Sakinoi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Venance Shillingi, Bethsheba Sakinoi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-05
publication date: 2025-12-05
starting page: 229
ending page: 239
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.17

Managing performance limitations in Tanzanian open schools: An eye on Lipsky’s crow’s nest
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description: Open schools in Tanzania are crucial for providing secondary education to adults and teenagers who are not enrolled in formal education but still face academic challenges. Prior research has mostly focused on individual (micro) teacher-client interactions, with little attention paid to organisational (meso) and national (macro) level factors. By combining micro-, meso-, and macro-level perspectives anchored on Lipsky's crow's nest, this study investigates how street-level bureaucrats address the performance constraints of open schools. As part of a qualitative case study approach, interviews were used to document experiences from selected cases. The findings indicate that inadequacy at various levels produces performance disincentives. To deal with the latter, street-level bureaucrats employ resource improvisation, peer-to-peer learning, flexible scheduling, ad hoc machinery, and informal coping mechanisms to sustain learning engagement. Although these changes support continuity in education, at some point, they compromise policy uniformity. Therefore, improving open school outcomes requires increasing the availability of resources, strengthening teacher capacity, and integrating adaptive practices into official policy.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Open Schools, Lipsky's theory, and Street-level bureaucrats, Tanzania
  topic: keywords
creator: Denis Kamugisha
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Denis Kamugisha (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-04
publication date: 2025-12-04
starting page: 214
ending page: 228
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.16

Does having prior research experience influence postgraduate students’ research competency?
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description: Mastering research courses at the postgraduate level is challenging, as students consider them complex and stressful. Anecdotal evidence reveals that most postgraduate students are expressing frustration about their difficulties in mastering the research course at the postgraduate level. Although some postgraduate students have prior research experience, it's been difficult to distinguish them from those without experience. Using Experiential Learning Theory, this study aimed to investigate whether prior research experience influences research competency at the postgraduate level. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 85 postgraduate students at Mzumbe University, Tanzania. The sample was drawn using a stratified sampling technique from a population of 150 students, with schools, campuses, and faculties serving as strata. Descriptive and regression analysis was conducted using SPSS version 20 software. The results indicate that having prior research experience and conducting research at the undergraduate level significantly influenced research competency at the postgraduate level at P = 0.01 and P = 0.011, respectively. Nonetheless, undertaking a research course at the undergraduate level was determined to be statistically insignificant in improving graduate research competencies. The study concluded that enhancing research competencies and learning structure requires integration of both the theoretical and practical components of teaching methodologies. This calls for higher learning institutions to review their undergraduate curricula to reflect the learning needs of their students.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Experimental Learning
  topic: keywords
subject: Higher Learning Institutions
  topic: keywords
subject: Postgraduate Research
  topic: keywords
subject: Research Competency
  topic: keywords
subject: Research Methods
  topic: disciplines
creator: Cliford J. Ringo
creator: Shauri O. Kinunda
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Cliford J. Ringo, Shauri O. Kinunda (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-11-30
publication date: 2025-11-30
starting page: 202
ending page: 213
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.15

Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial properties of stingless bee products from the East African Region
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description: Stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) are widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, including East Africa, where they produce honey, propolis, and pollen that have long been valued for their medicinal and nutritional properties. Specifically, the honey is recognized for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects due to its rich content of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolics, and terpenoids. In East African countries, there has been an increasing interest in the antimicrobial properties and phytochemical composition of stingless bee products to validate their traditional uses and explore their therapeutic potential. This narrative review highlights the findings of these studies, which have mainly focused on the honey of Meliponula, Plebeina, Hypotrigona, and Dactylurina species. The honey of these species has particularly been reported to be active against several common bacterial pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Haemophilus influenzae, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi. Moreover, reports also indicate that honey and propolis of some East African stingless bees are active against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. Reports on phytochemical analyses indicate that depending on the region, stingless bee honey from the East African region contains diverse phytochemical contents, including flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, and triterpenoids. These findings suggest that stingless bee honey possesses significant potential as a natural source of antimicrobial agents and functional food. However, variations in phytochemical composition influenced by species diversity and environmental conditions indicate the need for further research. Future studies should prioritize standardization, detailed phytochemical p…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cerumen
  topic: keywords
subject: East Africa
  topic: keywords
subject: Ethnomedicinal Uses
  topic: keywords
subject: Hone
  topic: keywords
subject: Propolis
  topic: keywords
subject: Stingless Bees
  topic: keywords
subject: Pharmacology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Natural Products Research
  topic: disciplines
creator: Christine Chepkemoi
creator: Sabella J. Kiprono
creator: Sammy Kimoloi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Christine Chepkemoi, Sabella J. Kiprono, Sammy Kimoloi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-11-26
publication date: 2025-11-26
starting page: 192
ending page: 201
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.14

Analyzing Dunford Property for Operators Satisfying Sr2 TqSr2 = S2r
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description: In this study, we introduce a new class of operators defined by the properties S^(r/2) T^q S^(r/2) = S^(2r) and T^(r/2) S^q T^(r/2) = T^(2r) for integers r > q ≥ 0. The main objective is to investigate the Dunford property, commonly referred to as property (C), for the operators S^(r/2) T^q and T^q S^(r/2) under the condition that S^(2r) ∈ B(X). This research expands the framework of operator theory by introducing new operator classes through operator identities and extending existing ones. The motivation stems from the central role of operator equations in functional analysis and operator theory, where many fundamental problems in mathematics and physics can be reformulated as operator equations, yet certain classes remain insufficiently explored. The methodology involves an iterative analysis of local spectral subspaces and their interactions under the given operator identities. The results demonstrate that the introduced classes of operators satisfy the single-valued extension property (SVEP) and possess property (Q). Moreover, it is established that if S^(3r/2) has property (C), then both S^(r/2) T^q and T^q S^(r/2) inherit this property. These findings enrich the theory with broader generalizations and open avenues for further exploration of spectral properties and applications in mathematical and scientific contexts.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: SVEP property
  topic: keywords
subject: Dunford’s property (C)
  topic: keywords
subject: Local spectral theory
  topic: keywords
subject: Mathematics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Victor Wanjala
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Victor Wanjala (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-10-13
publication date: 2025-10-13
starting page: 117
ending page: 131
doi: 10.51867/asarev.maths.2.1.8

Examining the role of organisational structure and transparency in enhancing stakeholder engagement in SMEs: An emerging-economy perspective
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description: This study sought to examine the effects of organisational structure (OS) and organisational transparency (OT) on stakeholder engagement (SE) in Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It adopts a quantitative study approach underpinned by organisational design theory and the stakeholder theory paradigm. Also, the study used a cross-sectional design to collect primary data from the respondents, which were later analysed using PLS-SEM. A total of 488 SMEs made up the targeted population. Using convenience sampling, a total of 463 SMEs were sampled, representing 92.6% of the population. Additionally, the data collection was done by means of a structured questionnaire distributed both in hard copy and soft copy to the selected respondents. Thirty-eight (38) of the questionnaires were either rejected because of incomplete data or non-response; hence, valid responses became 425. The findings show that the organisational structure and transparency components have a positive significant effect on stakeholder engagement. Also, transparency is found to moderate the effect of structure on engagement such that the relationship becomes stronger at high levels of transparency. Internal system alignment with transparent communication support leads to building better and more profound levels of trust among stakeholders. The results provide direct implications for SME leaders, policymakers, and development agencies who would want to enhance governance processes, stakeholder relations, and sustainable business practice in emerging markets such as Ghana. The study recommends that since the design is cross-sectional in nature, no inference of causality can be drawn. A longitudinal or experimental design in a future study to reform structure and transparency and test its effect on engagement over time would go a long way toward redressing this weakness. Also, the study is specific to Ghanaian SMEs; therefore, conducting a similar comparative study between other Sub-Saharan …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ghana
  topic: keywords
subject: Organisational Structure
  topic: keywords
subject: Stakeholder Engagement
  topic: keywords
subject: SMEs
  topic: keywords
subject: Transparency
  topic: keywords
subject: Management
  topic: disciplines
subject: Governance
  topic: disciplines
creator: Godfrey Adda
creator: Esther Asiedu
creator: Mustapha Torobo Seidu
creator: Michael Yipake Banseh
creator: Baba Blonch Adombilla
creator: John Bosco Azigwe
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Godfrey Adda, Esther Asiedu, Mustapha Torobo Seidu, Michael Yipake Banseh, Baba Blonch Adombilla, John Bosco Azigwe (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-11-22
publication date: 2025-11-22
starting page: 181
ending page: 191
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.13

Institutional structures and fair power supply: Consequences for underserved populations in Ilkiding'a Ward, Arusha Region, Tanzania
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description: This study investigated the influence of computer programs on the learning outcomes of learners with disabilities in public comprehensive schools in Saboti Sub-County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which focuses on providing multiple ways for learners to engage, access information, and demonstrate understanding to accommodate diverse needs. A descriptive research design was employed to conduct the study. The study examined 1,509 respondents from 13 public comprehensive schools in Saboti Sub-County. Using the Krejcie and Morgan Table, it was determined that a sample of 310 participants would be sufficient. From this sample, 297 learners with disabilities were selected using stratified random sampling, and 13 heads of institutions were included purposely. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires given to the learners with disabilities, and interviews were conducted with the heads of institutions. For the quantitative responses, descriptive statistics and the chi-square test were used, while the qualitative responses were examined to identify common themes. The results showed that learners with disabilities gained benefits from computer programs such as Access to Math, Live Scribe, and Big Calc. Many learners with disabilities reported that these tools helped them understand the material better, and there was a visible connection between using the programs and improved academic results. The study concludes that computer programs can support learning effectively, but teachers need adequate training, and schools should improve ICT facilities to maximize these resources.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Equitable and Fair Power Supply
  topic: keywords
subject: Ilkiding'a Ward
  topic: keywords
subject: Institutional Structures
  topic: keywords
subject: Tanzania
  topic: keywords
subject: Underserved Populations
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Administration and Management
  topic: disciplines
creator: Sumayyah Hussein
creator: Denis Kamugisha
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sumayyah Rashid Hussein, Dr. D.Kamugisha (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-11-03
publication date: 2025-11-03
starting page: 173
ending page: 180
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.12

A Critical Reflection on Ideas of African Ecology, Religious and Cultural Ideologies in Ben Okri’s Novel, Every Leaf a Hallelujah
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description: This paper discusses the intricate portrayal of African ecology, religious and cultural ideologies in Ben Okri’s novel, Every Leaf a Hallelujah (2021), as a major contribution to the ongoing conversation on ecology, religion and culture. Drawing on Morton’s (2007) Eco Criticism Theory, the paper offers a comprehensive exploration of how Okri’s novel serves as a literary conduit for narrating the relationship between African ecology, religious and cultural framework. The study adopted a qualitative research approach where a purposively sampled novel, Every Leaf a Hallelujah was critically analysed. By closely analysing the narrative, the paper makes two major contributions. First, it argues that ecology and ecological crisis is a major preoccupation of the contemporary African novel, hence focusing primarily on the eco-criticism of the genre in line with the issues relevant to African studies. Secondly, it centers religion as a resource for cultural ideological conflicts, which have had an impact on cultural identity. This, in turn, addresses the problematic religious and cultural ideological differences and acknowledges the most contemporary ecological and cultural sensibilities in order to pave way for a way forward. Significantly, the findings contribute to a deeper comprehension of the nuanced interplay between Literature, ecology, religion and culture in African contexts.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ecological Crisis
  topic: keywords
subject: Eco-Criticism
  topic: keywords
subject: Eco-Centralism
  topic: keywords
subject: Ideological Conflict
  topic: keywords
subject: English Literature
  topic: disciplines
creator: Lydia Vidembu Madete
creator: Tobias Omondi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Lydia Vidembu Madete, Tobias Omondi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-29
publication date: 2025-04-29
starting page: 46
ending page: 62
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.2.1.5

Influence of risk reduction on the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County, Kenya
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description: The implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority [KeRRA] road construction projects in Migori County faces significant risks, often leading to poor quality, cost overruns, and delays due to inadequate risk management. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of risk reduction on the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County; implementation was measured as a function of project completion within set timelines, meeting quality requirements, and being within a given budget. Guided by risk management theory, project implementation theory, and stakeholder theory, the study adopted a pragmatic research philosophy, which integrates analytic frameworks of descriptive and inferential statistics. The target population was 419 respondents, with a sample of 234; this included 39 contractors, 193 Constituency Roads Committee (CRC) members, and 2 KeRRA engineers, selected by random and purposive sampling, respectively. Data was collected with the help of a questionnaire for contractors and CRC members and a research schedule for key informant interviews with engineers. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, SPSS. The study utilized the t-statistic to test the null hypotheses. Validity and reliability of research instruments were ensured through a pilot survey and expert evaluation. The descriptive analytic framework reveals that project implementation in Migori County is below average (M=2.46, SD=1.48). The results also show that Migori County’s road construction involves moderate application of risk reduction strategy (M=3.09, SD=1.20). Linear regression analysis produced results that show that risk reduction (|t| = 2.856) is a significant determinant of the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County. In conclusion, the study revealed that implementation of the KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County is below ave…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Implementation
  topic: keywords
subject: Kenya Rural Roads Authority
  topic: keywords
subject: Risk Reduction
  topic: keywords
subject: Road Construction
  topic: keywords
subject: English
  topic: disciplines
creator: Lennard William Bundeh
creator: Janet Auma Wagude
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Lennard William Bundeh, Janet Auma Wagude (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-10-12
publication date: 2025-10-12
starting page: 147
ending page: 160
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.10

Academic performance of university students: Is off-campus accommodation a predicament or help?
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description: Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (EST), this study examined how off-campus housing affects university students' academic performance in Tanzania, both positively and negatively. The EST framework structured the analysis of interactions among housing conditions, institutional policies, social networks, and broader socioeconomic influences on student outcomes. Using a mixed-methods cross-sectional design, data were collected from 104 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and housing owners from three universities in the Morogoro Region. Participants were selected through stratified and purposive sampling, and data analysis involved logistic regression and thematic analysis. The outcome was that students living near the campus performed significantly better (p = 0.014), mainly due to better time management skills and access to academic resources. Cleanliness (p = 0.000), group satisfaction (p = 0.023), and the facilities provided (p = 0.003) also served as strong predictors of satisfactory academic performance. Higher income levels (p = 0.038) were also associated with better academic results, whereas higher rent costs (p = 0.021) negatively affected performance. Qualitative data supported these findings by emphasizing the importance of a stable peer environment, peer networks, and active family involvement. The study concludes that off-campus living can align with academic success if the housing is affordable, conveniently located, and conducive to studying. It suggests policy changes at institutions to enhance the quality of off-campus housing, implement rent caps, and bolster student support systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Venance Shillingi
creator: Denis Kamugisha
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Venance Shillingi, Denis Kamugisha (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-10-28
publication date: 2025-10-28
starting page: 161
ending page: 172
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.11

Contribution of microfinance loans to women entrepreneurs in Tanzania: Reflections from the case of the National Microfinance Bank (NMB) in Arusha City
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description: This research looked at the contribution of National Microfinance Bank (NMB) loans to women entrepreneurs in Arusha City, Tanzania. The need for this present study stems from ongoing discussions in the literature regarding microfinance’s function in bettering the livelihoods of the poor. This is more so in emerging economies, e.g., the Philippines, India, Indonesia, and several countries in Africa, where evidence has remained vague. Notwithstanding the fact that microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Tanzania have undergone accelerated growth, the vast majority of small-scale businesses struggle to remain afloat. It has been noted that most businesses stagnate or, worse, fail within the first five years of operation. As such, this issue underscores the value of critically evaluating whether microfinance interventions, especially those focusing on women entrepreneurs, are attaining their intended objectives, namely poverty reduction and economic empowerment. This study was guided by the following specific objectives: (i) to document and analyze benefits of NMB’s loan to women entrepreneurs, (ii) to examine the use of loans by women entrepreneurs, and (iii) to identify factors affecting loan performance in women enterprises and NMB. This research was anchored on the empowerment theory. This study utilized a case study research design. The targeted population encompassed women entrepreneurs and NMB staff in Arusha City. A sample size of 138 responders was purposively and randomly chosen. Data was obtained through structured questionnaires and interviews and later analyzed thematically and statistically in order to address the study objectives. The key findings indicated that NMB loans contributed positively to women entrepreneurs. This was through boosting incomes, bettering asset ownership, and raising their social standards. Accessing loans allowed women beneficiaries to finance basic needs like food, education, shelter, and health care. In addition, it assisted in dive…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Arusha
  topic: keywords
subject: Empowerment Theory
  topic: keywords
subject: Microfinance
  topic: keywords
subject: National Microfinance Bank
  topic: keywords
subject: Women Entrepreneurs
  topic: keywords
subject: Tanzania
  topic: keywords
subject: Economics
  topic: disciplines
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject: Entrepreurship
  topic: disciplines
creator: Netho Ndilito
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Netho Ndilito (PhD) (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29
starting page: 132
ending page: 146
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.9

Short run forecasting of petroleum prices in Tanzania using ARIMA and exponential smoothing: A comparative analysis
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description: Tanzania's economy remains highly dependent on imported petroleum, with petrol price fluctuations significantly impacting inflation, transportation costs, and household welfare. The purpose of the study was to conduct a comparative analysis of ARIMA and Exponential Smoothing methods for short-run forecasting of petrol prices in Tanzania to identify the most accurate model for predicting future petroleum price trends. Using monthly petrol price data from 2005 to 2024 obtained from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), we applied the Box-Jenkins methodology to compare the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and Exponential Smoothing models. The ARIMA (1,1,4) with drift model was identified as optimal based on Akaike's Information Criterion (AIC), Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC), and maximum log-likelihood criteria. This model achieved superior forecasting accuracy with a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.44%, compared to 2.58% for Exponential Smoothing. The model forecasts a steady monthly increase of 0.3-0.5% in petrol prices, projecting prices to reach 3,500.65 TZS/L by September 2026. While the model demonstrates strong predictive performance (Ljung-Box p-value = 0.265), its limitations in anticipating sudden price shocks highlight the need for complementary risk management strategies. These findings provide policymakers and market participants with a reliable tool for budget planning and economic forecasting. The study underscores Tanzania's vulnerability to global oil market volatility and emphasizes the importance of developing strategic fuel reserves and alternative energy sources to enhance energy security.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Akaike Information Criteria
  topic: keywords
subject: ARIMA
  topic: keywords
subject: Bayesian
  topic: keywords
subject: Ljung–Box
  topic: keywords
subject: Economics
  topic: disciplines
subject: Econometrics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Bahati Ilembo
creator: Sharifu Nurdin
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bahati Ilembo, Sharifu Nurdin (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-09-19
publication date: 2025-09-19
starting page: 100
ending page: 116
doi: 10.51867/asarev.2.1.7

Obtaining the compressibility factor via intermolecular potentials without assuming pairwise additivity (The three dimensional Case)
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description: The focus here is to obtain the Compressibility Factor (CF) for pure fluids from a Configurational Integral (CI). In this direction, we came up with a formula from the (CI) which consistently gives the compressibility factor for a given intermolecular potential. From this formula we obtain the Compressibility Factor (CF) for a number of existing intermolecular potentials. The results here are compared with the Carnahan Sterling Equation of state (EOS) since it is one of the accepted EOS. There is a strong positive correlation between the results.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Compressibility Factor
  topic: keywords
subject: Fluids
  topic: keywords
subject: Intermolecular Potentials
  topic: keywords
subject: Pairwise Additive
  topic: keywords
subject: Radial Distribution Function
  topic: keywords
subject: Mathematics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Alpha Ibrahim Turay
creator: Evelyn Owen Carew
creator: Mohamed Abdulai Koroma
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Alpha Ibrahim Turay, Evelyn Owen Carew, Mohamed Abdulai Koroma (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 25
ending page: 34
doi: 10.51867/asarev.3.1.3

On the exponential and approximate point spectrum of a bounded linear operator in Banach spaces
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description: This paper investigates the exponential and approximate point spectrum of a bounded linear operator in Banach spaces. We define the operator exp(T) for a bounded linear operator T in a Banach space X and determine if exp(T) is invertible. We show that if S is a bounded linear operator in X and S commutes with T then exp(S + T) equals exp(T).exp(S). If H is a Hilbert space and T is a bounded linear operator in H which is normal such that T commutes with a bounded linear operator S in H, then S commutes with the adjoint of T. The converse of this statement holds. For a bounded linear operator A in H, the boundary of the spectrum of A is contained in subset of the approximate point spectrum of A. Also, if A and B are bounded linear operators in H which are similar, then A and B have the same spectrum, point spectrum, approximate point spectrum and compression spectrum. Using the Spectral Mapping Theorem, we have shown that the exponential and approximate point spectrum are independent of the Banach space.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Exponential
  topic: keywords
subject: Approximate point spectrum
  topic: keywords
subject: Compression spectrum
  topic: keywords
subject: Banach spaces
  topic: keywords
subject: Mathematics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Maureen Kipruto
creator: Achiles Nyongesa Simiyu
creator: Aldrin Wanambisi Wekesa
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Maureen Kipruto, Achiles Nyongesa Simiyu, Aldrin Wanambisi Wekesa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-21
publication date: 2025-04-21
starting page: 6
ending page: 23
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.Maths.2.1.2

Comparative Analysis of Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, and Antioxidant Properties of Fagaropsis hildebrandtii and Fagaropsis angolensis Extracts
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description: Fagaropsis hildebrandtii and Fagaropsis angolensis are widely used across East, Central, and Southern parts of Africa as traditional remedies for the management of various disorders associated with inflammation, pain, and oxidative stress. However, it remains unclear whether F. hildebrandtii and F. angolensis plant parts have equivalent efficacy. Therefore, the objective of this study was to compare the anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties of the two medicinal plants. This was an experimental controlled research design. The study area was Embu and Makueni Counties. Methanol and water extracts of powdered F. hildebrandtii stem bark and F. angolensis leaves were prepared by maceration. Different extract concentrations were then tested for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant activity using the carrageenan-induced paw edema model, acetic acid-induced writhing model, and 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical assay, respectively. Comparative analysis revealed that F. hildebrandtii stem bark extract had higher anti-inflammatory activity compared to F. angolensis leaves (P < 0.05). However, F. angolensis leaves exhibited significantly greater analgesic activity than F. hildebrandtii stem bark extracts (P < 0.05). Comparison of antioxidant activities of the extracts did not show any significant differences (P > 0.05). In conclusion, the findings indicate variation in analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, but not in the antioxidant properties of F. hildebrandtii and F. angolensis. The study recommends plant preservation, active pharmaceutical ingredient identification, testing in non-human primates, and in clinical trials.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Anti-Inflammatory
  topic: keywords
subject: Analgesic and Antioxidant
  topic: keywords
subject: F. angolensis
  topic: keywords
subject: F. hildebrandtii
  topic: keywords
subject: Biological Sciences
  topic: disciplines
subject: Pharmacology
  topic: disciplines
creator: Peter Maloba
creator: Sammy Kimoloi
creator: Jared Onyancha
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Peter Maloba, Sammy Kimoloi, Jared Onyancha (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-29
publication date: 2025-04-29
starting page: 33
ending page: 45
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.2.1.4

The Changing Landscape Due to Technological Advancement and Its Influence on the Maasai Image in Ole Kulet’s the Hunter, the Varnishing Herds and the Elephant Dance
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description: This paper examines the implications of modern technology on Maasai culture as depicted by Ole Kulet in his novels The Hunter, The Vanishing Herds, and The Elephant Dance. The study employs textual analysis within the framework of descriptive qualitative research. Through critical reading of the primary texts, complemented by secondary materials such as scholarly articles, journals, and magazines, the research explores how various characters manipulate technological resources to adapt to the dynamics of modern society. The findings reveal that Ole Kulet not only narrates the deep relationships between landscape and humanity but also highlights the impact of technology in creating unfamiliar spaces within African contexts. These new spaces, introduced by cultures that perceive landscapes differently, disrupt traditional relationships and values. The study thus portrays how technological advancement in Africa has transformed landscapes, leading to significant repercussions on African cultures and identities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Landscape
  topic: keywords
subject: Ole Kulet
  topic: keywords
subject: Technological Advancement
  topic: keywords
subject: The Elephant Dance
  topic: keywords
subject: The Hunter
  topic: keywords
subject: The Maasai
  topic: keywords
subject: The Varnishing Herds
  topic: keywords
subject: English Literature
  topic: disciplines
creator: Lydia Vidembu Madete
creator: Tobias Omondi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Lydia Vidembu Madete, Tobias Omondi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-29
publication date: 2025-04-29
starting page: 24
ending page: 32
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.2.1.3

A Characterization of Classes of Linear Ternary Codes over the GaloisField GF(3)
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description: Linear cyclic ternary codes defined over the Galois field GF(3) exhibit several advantages over their binary counterparts. For instance, they provide an extra option for each pulse resulting into a larger set of available codes at any given length. This paper presents a comprehensive study of classes of linear cyclic ternary codes of length 25 ≤ n ≤ 50. While binary codes have been extensively studied, the properties and applications of longer ternary codes remain less explored. This study address this gap by providing an in-depth characterization of these codes for the stated lengths. Using computational methods implemented in Magma software, a diverse set of linear cyclic ternary codes over GF(3) were generated and analyzed. The paper provides a multifaceted characterization framework that integrates algebraic, combinatorial, and geometric perspectives, offering a holistic understanding of these codes. This study contributes to the theoretical advancement of non-binary codes and their practical applications in error correction, cryptography, and communication systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Mary Immaculate Okombo
creator: Michael Onyango Ojiema
creator: Benard Kivunge
creator: Vincent Marani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mary Immaculate Okombo, Michael Onyango Ojiema, Benard Kivunge, Vincent Marani (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-11
publication date: 2025-04-11
starting page: 63
ending page: 83
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.Maths.2.1.3

Optimal control harvesting in a deterministic predator-prey model for a three-patch ecosystem
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description: Predator-prey interactions play a pivotal role in shaping ecosystem dynamics, with significant implications for sustainable resource management. While much of the existing literature has focused on deterministic harvesting models in single or two-patch ecosystems, there remains a gap in exploring optimal harvesting strategies within spatially distributed multi-patch systems. This study develops a deterministic predator-prey model across three interconnected patches, representing cage-based aquaculture zones within a lake. The model incorporates prey migration between patches and harvesting applied to the prey population only. We formulate an optimal control problem aimed at maximizing the net economic return from harvesting while ensuring ecological sustainability. Using Pontryagin’s Maximum Principle, we derive necessary conditions for optimality and construct a time-dependent control strategy. Numerical simulations, with the help of Python software, reveal that fixed-rate harvesting lead to population decline or instability, while the optimal control strategy stabilizes both predator and prey populations within sustainable bounds. These findings provide valuable insights for fisheries management, aquaculture policy, and the design of ecologically sound harvesting strategies in multi-zone environments.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Lucian Talu Mayabi
creator: David Angwenyi
creator: Duncan Oganga
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Lucian Talu Mayabi, David Angwenyi, Duncan Oganga (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-14
publication date: 2025-07-14
starting page: 84
ending page: 99
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.Maths.2.1.6

Investigating Computational Generalization of Mixed Polynomial Exponential on Diophantine Equations: αn + βn + α(αsψβs)m + D = r(uk + vk + wk) with consecutive α and β
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description: Let a, α, β, r, u, v, w, and D be integers, and let n, m, s, and k be non-negative exponents. This paper investigates the Diophantine equation αⁿ + βⁿ + a(αˢ + βˢ)ᵐ + D = r(uᵏ + vᵏ + wᵏ) for integer solutions and explores associated polynomial identities. Additionally, several conjectures are formulated in relation to this equation, aiming to extend the understanding of its integer solutions and structural properties. The focus is on finding integer solutions and examining the underlying polynomial identities. The structure of this equation—combining additive powers, multiplicative transformations, and polynomial expressions in multiple integer variables—presents unique challenges and opportunities in the search for integer solutions. By exploring cases for specific values of n, m, s, and k, we develop insights into solution sets, identify relationships among terms, and analyze the symmetry properties inherent in this equation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sequences
  topic: keywords
subject: Diophantine equation
  topic: keywords
subject: Integers
  topic: keywords
subject: Polynomial identities
  topic: keywords
subject: Factorization
  topic: keywords
subject: Mathematics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Abraham Osogo Nyakebogo
creator: Boaz Simatwo Kimtai
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Abraham Osogo Nyakebogo, Boaz Simatwo Kimtai (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-20
publication date: 2025-04-20
starting page: 1
ending page: 5
doi: 10.51867/Asarev.Maths.2.1.1