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Topics in mathematics for economists
(Research and Publications Department, 2006) Wiketye Enock J.M
The book is divided into four parts a sixteen chapters. Part I consists of chapters one to four. Chapter one deals with the Set Theory. This is followed by chapter two which deals with Functions and models. Chapter three is about Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. The last chapter in part one deals with Progressions.
Part II of the book is about Linear Algebra. It consists of chapters five through eight. Chapter five deals with Matrix Algebra. This is followed by chapter six which is about Systems of Linear equations. Chapter seven looks at some Applications of Matrix Algebra while chapter eight is on Characteristic Values a Vectors.
Part Ill of the book is about calculus. It consists of chapters nine through thirteen. Chapter nine gives an introduction on Differential Calculus. This is followed by chapter ten which looks at Partial Differentiation. Chapter eleven is about Optimization whereas chapter twelve is on Constrained Optimization. The last chapter of this part, chapter thirteen, is about Integral Calculus.
Part IV is about Programming. This consists of chapters fourteen, fifteen and sixteen. Chapter Fourteen introduces the concept of Linear Programming. This is followed by chapter fifteen which is about the Simplex Method of solving linear programs. The last chapter of this part (and of this book) is chapter sixteen. This chapter deals with Duality and Sensitivity Analysis.
Basic concpets of probabilty theory
(Research, Information and Publication Department, 2001) Ndunguru Philibert, C.
This book is organized into four parts which are logically and systematically presented. Part one, sets the fundamental aspects of probability theory in which apart from introducing the reader to the basic vocabulary of the subject, it also answers three fundamental questions for learning probability theory. These are: What basic outcomes are possible; How many such possibilities exist and what basic outcome is likely to happen, for a given random experiment or phenomenon. The algebra of probability is discussed in part two, while part three focuses on building probability models based on simple statistical random experiments. The last part deals with the application of probability theory in decision making. Moreover there are problems at the end of each chapter which the reader can test the understanding of the material covered. Besides, each chapter begins with a clear statement about the silent features of the issues discussed in it. This is meant to guide the reader to have a sense of direction while reading the chapter.
Fundamentals of human resource management
(2011) Itika J
This book is not just one of the many introductions to Human Resource Management that are published, year after year, for use in HRM classes. Authors of those introductions face many challenges, such as the need to produce something that is both theoretically sound and practically valuable, or to find a way to integrate discussions on a variety of topics into one comprehensible teaching tool. The author of this book took up those challenges by, on the one hand, closely following the conventions that HRM scholars all over the world adhere to with regards to the demarcation of subfields within the HRM discipline, and on the other hand, including a multitude of Tanzanian and other African cases that put each of these subfields in a vivid context.
The result is a book that serves to initiate African students in the world-wide HRM community, while simultaneously enabling them to create their own HRM policies in accordance with circumstances in their countries. As such, it is definitely a unique book.
It brings the global and regional perspective together, to the benefit of both. The author and his colleagues of the School of Public Administration and Management of Mzumbe University deserve respect for this accomplishment. Their reward will be in the educational outcomes that the book will certainly bring about in their own classes and in hopefully many other ones.
Medical students' perceptions of the quality of library services during COVID-19: The case of the University of Dodoma, Tanzania
(University of Botswana, 2025) Malugu, Salome
COVID-19 disrupted service delivery in all sectors including library service. However, not much is known about the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on library service provision especially to medical students in Tanzania and its impact on students' academic work. To fill this gap, this study assessed medical students’ perceptions of the quality of library services during COVID-19 at the University of Dodoma Library in Tanzania. The total population size of the study was 180 and the participants were selected by using the census technique.
This quantitative study is guided by the SERVQUAL theoretical framework. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires containing closed-ended questions. Questionnaires were distributed to 180 fifth-year medical students because they were the only class who experienced COVID-19 on campus. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, focusing on percentages and frequencies, as well as mean and standard deviation. This was done by using SPSS version 27 software, and findings were presented in tables.
The study findings established that 52.1% of medical students used library facilities and resources during COVID-19. However, 25% of respondents reported that printers, photocopiers, resting and visitors' waiting areas were not utilised. On average, 52.8% of respondents reported that reliable library services were provided and 41.6% of respondents indicated that medical librarians were responsive, offering efficient and prompt assistance. However, 35.5% of respondents were neutral regarding the timeliness of updates to the library website content. On average, 43.6% of respondents said medical librarians demonstrated competence and 50% of medical students said medical librarians demonstrated empathy in their service delivery.
Overall, the findings show that although a majority of medical students engaged with library facilities and acknowledged the provision of reliable services, there are notable gaps in the utilisation of certain resources and in the perception of service quality. Although medical librarians were generally viewed as responsive, empathetic and competent, areas such as underutilised physical facilities and delayed updates to online content indicate opportunities for improvement in enhancing both the accessibility and effectiveness of library services during and beyond the COVID-19 period. The findings imply that the library management need to provide effective framework for library service providers to improve services and deliver quality services during a pandemic. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing empirical insights into the quality of library services during COVID-19.
Outcome evaluation of micro credit scheme saving and internal lending community intervention from people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Magu district
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Iriya, Lucy C
Background and rationale: HIV/AIDS has caused negative impacts on livelihoods including socio-economic problem, food insecurity and increased number of orphans among Sub Saharan countries including Tanzania. Following this, TAZAMA, the project operated under the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) initiated the so called Microfinance schemes with the main objective to mitigate the negative impact of HIV/AIDS among People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) and vulnerable populations in rural areas. Therefore the purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of microfinance Saving Internal Lending Community (SILC) intervention under TAZAMA project to the living standard of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) in Kisesa, Bujora and Bukandwe in Magu district within Mwanza city Tanzania
Methods: Analytical cross-section study design was used which adapted mixed research methods; both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. About 119 participants aged 18 years old and above, PLHIV and beneficiaries of the SILC programme in Magu District suburb of Kisesa, Bujora and Bukandwe wards were enrolled for the study. Both self-administered questionnaires and interviews were used for data collection. STATA Statistical Software Package and ATLAS.ti V. 7 were used for data analysis. Inferential t-test and chi-squire test were used; also descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were presented in form of tables, figures and graphs.
Results: The findings revealed that the majority of PLHIV had manage to save and receive credit through SILC groups, all beneficiaries of PLHIV manage to start entrepreneur activities after joining SILC groups such as horticulture, shops ,transportation (bodaboda) and tailoring. Also, the findings show SILC members were able to increase meal intake and increased food stock. About success of SILC programme results shows PLHIV in improving their Living standard by owning assets and business. Statistically, there is significance difference on Ox-plough farm equipment before loan and after loan at P-value of 0.0095
Conclusion: The scheme has been positively impacted to PLHIV through operational SILC groups by saving and receiving microcredit. It had improved lives of the PLHIV in the three wards in Magu district and therefore, the Government and other stakeholders should allocate resources to scale-up SILC initiatives to other areas of Magu District and beyond to cover unmet needs of PLHIV since the project did not cover the entire community of people who are living with HIV/AIDS.