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Systematic review of open education resources repository: A rateway for scholarly communication in developing countries
(Dar es Salaam University Press, 2002) Beth Kachota; Kardo J. Mwilongo
Development in information technology has universally led to an increase of the importance of the Open Education Resources Repository. This has been of great help in achieving the sustainable development goals on the promotion of quality education and supporting innovation in the community. The technology of open education resources repository has been prominent since 2010 and comprehensively adopted in developed countries. However, it has been dynamically improving in developing regions though its performance fairly convinces appreciations on the invested initiatives. This paper establishes the need to examine the users’ awareness of the repository, performance and influencing factors on the performance of open education resources repositories in developing countries. A systematic review of literature was employed in which 25 research papers were investigated. The papers were searched from four aggregate tools, namely Google Scholar, Research Gate, Open Praxis and Refseek. The Excel computer application software was used to analyse quantitative data whereas qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Among other things, higher learning institution open education resource repositories in developing countries are becoming common among the academic community. Their performance is significantly remarked in erratic context between regions and diagnostically hampered by varying factors, including technological and infrastructural aspects, financial disputes, environmental and institutional issues. On this, the institutional management support committed to creating open access resources. These resulted to minimal satisfaction on the contribution of the repositories among the scholars. Such open education resources repository guidelines including policy, procedures and standards impacted the repositories performance. The paper encourages on the need for improving information resources acquisition, efforts on raising awareness, dissemination, advocacy, marketing, and management and user support services. However, open education resources repository policy needs to be improvised for quality control and procedures for backup to enhance security, intrusion and mitigation of the effects of potential disasters and fostering sustainability of the open education resources repository
University entrepreneurship education in Tanzania: Teaching context, students’ profiles, expectations and outcomes
(Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2012) Mwasalwiba, E.S.
This study assesses the impact of entrepreneurship education in Tanzanian universities. It explores the teaching methods, student profiles, expectations, and outcomes associated with these programs. Through mixed research methods involving qualitative and quantitative data from multiple institutions, the study finds that while university entrepreneurship education significantly influences students' entrepreneurial intentions, it faces challenges in meeting their expectations. Key factors affecting its effectiveness include misalignment of teaching objectives, limited practical engagement with local business contexts, and the need for better understanding of students' entry profiles. The findings suggest improvements for curriculum design and policy interventions to enhance the impact of entrepreneurship education in Tanzania
Moderating role of green innovation between sustainability strategies and firm performance in Tanzania
(Cogent Business & Management, 2024-12-06) Mushi, Hellena Mohamedy
This journal article investigates the moderating role of green innovation in the relationship between sustainability strategies and firm performance within the manufacturing sector in Tanzania. With increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability, this study seeks to understand how green practices influence the performance of firms striving for a competitive edge. A quantitative research design was adopted, with data collected from a structured questionnaire distributed and 340 responses received for analysis from mid-level and senior managers across 10 public and private manufacturing companies in Tanzania. The study utilized SMART PLS 4 for data analysis, testing the proposed hypotheses grounded in Resource-Based Theory (RBT). The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between sustainability strategies and firm performance, highlighting the importance of integrating sustainable practices into business operations. However, while green innovation directly influences firm performance, it does not significantly moderate the relationship between sustainability strategies and performance outcomes. These findings suggest that manufacturing firms in Tanzania can improve performance by adopting sustainable strategies, even in the absence of a moderating effect from green innovation. The study concludes by offering actionable recommendations for industry practitioners and policymakers to encourage sustainable business practices, thereby supporting the broader goal of sustainable development in Tanzania.
Digital marketing strategies and SMEs performance in Tanzania: insights, impact, and implications
(Cogent Business & Management, 2024-10-02) Mushi, Hellena Mohamedy
This article examines the interconnected nature of digital marketing strategies, encompassing search engine optimization, content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, influencer marketing, paid advertising, and data analysis and the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania which encompasses various factors, including sales growth, market share, and market development. A total of 335 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) used a systematic random selection method for data collection. The necessary data was gathered by the researcher using a structured questionnaire. Partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) was used in the data analysis process. The results of the study demonstrate a notable correlation between the digital marketing strategies dimension and the SMEs Performance dimensions in Mbeya City. Additionally, the article reveals that there were no observed moderation impacts of dynamic environment on digital marketing strategies and SME performance. The article emphasizes the necessity for entrepreneurs to properly utilize digital marketing strategies. This article provides significant insights for scholars and practitioners interested in utilizing digital marketing methods to enhance the performance of SMEs in Tanzania. These insights are derived from a comprehensive synthesis of the most recent research in the field. Research for future studies was recommended.
Analyzing the impact of remittance inflows on Tanzania’s social development and economic growth
(Cogent Economics & Finance , 2024-04-13) Mushi, Hellena Mohamedy
This journal article analyses the impact of remittance (REM) inflows on Tanzania’s social development and economic growth (Egrow) spanning from 1990 to 2022 data from the World Bank (WB), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Economic Outlook (WEO) were used. The purpose of this article was to measure the relationship between EGrow and REM by using the following variables: Investment (INV), Population growth (POP Grow), Exchange rate (EXCHR), Government Expenditure (GOVEXP) and Inflation (INFL). The study aimed to examine the impact of these factors on REMs on the EGrow concept by integrating it into REM studies in Tanzania. The selected factors on REMs have not been included in most REM studies conducted in Tanzania; thus, their inclusion in the study expands our knowledge of REM utilization in Tanzania. Utilizing the Fourier Stationarity Test and applying the general to a specific technique, this research findings unveil REMs’ positive and notable impact on Tanzania’s EGrow. Additionally, POP Grow, INV, EXCHR, GOVEXP and INFL exert a robust and substantial influence on REM. In conclusion, the empirical findings underscore the pivotal role of REMs in driving EGrow in Tanzania. The journal article recommended that decision-makers create proactive measures to encourage REM inflows.