Explore Mzumbe University’s World-Class Research
Welcome to the Mzumbe University Institutional Repository (MU-IR). This platform collects, organizes, preserves, showcases, and archives Mzumbe University’s digitized special collections and research materials, providing open access to support learning, teaching, and world-class research.
Communities in MUIR
Select a community to browse its collections.
Recent Submissions
Quality of cataract services in Zanzibar: A case of Mnazi Mmoja hospital
(Mzumbe University, 2015) Makame, Abass Taha
Inspite of efforts taken to overcome the cataract related blindness, Zanzibar as one among sub-Saharan countries are far behind the WHO target for good visual outcome following cataract services. Zanzibar claimed to have 41% good visual outcome out of 95% WHO target while the reasons are not much clear, hence a quest to assess the quality of cataract services provided in Zanzibar in terms of: competency of human resource available, availability of medical requirement and level of staff compliance with the standard operation guidelines. To address the evaluation objectives a case study design was applied to assess the quality of cataract services in Zanzibar involving both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The evaluation had drawn its sample from cataract service providers, cataract patients and the heads of eye department in Mnazi Mmoja Hospital through convenient and purposive sampling procedures. Findings obtained from questionnaire, interview, observation and documentary review show that the case study hospital has only 39.1% of required skilled personnel. It has modern equipment and machines for quality cataract services. However, keratometer, B scan and YAG laser were not functioning while antibiotics for post operative and follow up care services were not adequately available to fulfil the requirements of all patients. About 75% cataract patients were not adequately received preliminary care as per guideline. 75.6% of patients received partial assessment for cataract surgical services while by 88.5% were fully assessed for critical events and anticipated variation as per standards. The evaluation conclude that the cataract services offered in the case study hospital was not as quality as expected since it had the following short comings: shortage of qualified human resources necessary for cataract services, shortage of medicines particularly antibiotics; lack of standard service guidelines, dysfunction of critical equipment and machines, and also inability of cataract service providers to adhere to standard guidelines.
Library users' practices and engagement in digital library resources (DLRs) in selected universities in Morogoro, Tanzania
(Tanzania Journal of Community Development, 2026) Mbugunde, Neila; M’Kulama, Abel
In higher education, digital library resources (DLRs) are increasingly recognized as vital tools for academic success. Their effective utilization, however, depends not only on availability but also on how users practice and engage with these resources. This study examined library users’ practices and engagement with DLRs in selected universities in Morogoro, Tanzania. A cross sectional survey design was employed, involving 150 respondents through questionnaires, 89 participants in 10 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and 16 key informants through interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20, while qualitative data were thematically organized in line with the study objectives. Findings reveal that the majority of users (68%) reported moderate engagement with DLRs, while 18% reported high engagement and 14% reported low engagement. In terms of device ownership, most respondents owned between one and three devices, with 62% classified under moderate ownership, 24% under low ownership, and 14% under high ownership. However, chi square tests showed no significant association between device ownership and either self-rated digital literacy or knowledge of DLRs, indicating that ownership alone does not determine competence. Knowledge levels of DLRs were generally limited: 40% reported inadequate knowledge, 26% moderate knowledge, and only 34% adequate knowledge. Similarly, engagement practices did not significantly correspond to higher knowledge levels, suggesting that usage patterns alone do not guarantee deeper understanding. Employment status, however, was significantly associated with engagement, with faculty members more likely to report high practices compared to students and administrative staff. The study concludes that while moderate engagement and ownership are dominant trends, insufficient knowledge and awareness constrain effective adoption of DLRs. It recommends intensified information dissemination, sensitization programs, and targeted training initiatives to enhance users’ understanding and awareness, thereby fostering greater utilization of DLRs and improving academic outcomes
Mitazamo ya Waafrika kuhusu urithishwaji wa mali: Uchunguzi wa bunilizi za Kiswahili
(Mwanga wa Lugha, 2024) Duwe Martina; Fuluge Adria
Kurithisha mali katika jamii nyingi za Kiafrika ni suala linalohifadhi na kuendeleza utamaduni wa jamii. Hivyo, thamani ya mwanadamu katika ulimwengu wake hubainika pia kupitia mali anazorithisha wengine. Vilevile, kupitia mali hizo, mrithishaji anaendelea kuishi katika fikra za wanaorithishwa hata baada ya kifo chake. Kwa msingi huo, urithishwaji wa mali ni hazina inayoendeleza kizazi na kuleta kumbukumbu idumuyo katika ulimwengu halisi wa mwanadamu. Fasihi ni akiso la maisha ya mwanadamu katika mazingira yake halisi. Kwa mantiki hiyo, bunilizi za Kiswahili huhifadhi na kudokeza misingi mbalimbali inayozingatiwa katika kuendesha maisha ya jamii. Mathalani, ile inayohusu suala la urithishwaji wa mali kupitia wahusika wanaosukwa kwa ustadi unaokidhi haja ya kufikisha maudhui lengwa. Hata hivyo, haijaelezwa bayana mitazamo ya Waafrika kuhusu suala la urithishwaji wa mali kwa kuhusianisha na bunilizi za Kiswahili. Hivyo basi, makala hii imeshughulikia jambo hilo kwa kujiegemeza katika riwaya za Rosa Mistika (1971) na Dunia Uwanja wa Fujo (1975). Makala hii ni matokeo ya data zilizopatikana maktabani kwa kutumia mbinu ya usomaji. Vilevile, katika uchunguzi, uchanganuzi na uwasilishaji wa matokeo hayo, misingi ya Nadharia ya Sosholojia ya Kifasihi imetumika. Matokeo yanaonesha kuwa katika suala la urithishwaji wa mali kwa Waafrika, kuna mitazamo mbalimbali inayozingatiwa. Makala hii inajadili mitazamo mikuu mitatu, ambayo ni: mtazamo wa kitamaduni, kihiari, na kimabavu.
Differences in familism and economic decisions between female and male entrepreneurs: The case of fish traders in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 2005) Kimeme Joseph A.
Many studies attempting to explain income differences between self employed men and women in developing countries have focused attention on differences in the two sexes to access critical resources such as credit, education, time and networks, factors which are external to the subject. Little, however, have been done in terms of factors ingrained in the subject’s belief system. Although this study is exploratory and views familism as a cultural factor embedded in a person’s belief system it assesses the influence of familism on economic decisions made by men and women fish traders.
The study finds that while the level of familism is equally high for men as it is for women, it leads to involvement in longer term expensive projects among men and shorter term ones among married women. The study suggests that effective interventions aimed at Promoting African entrepreneurs should take the entrepreneur’s accepted obligations to the extended family into account.
An assessment of women participation in rural water supply: A case of selected villages in Morogoro district council
(Mzumbe University, 2005) Kinemo Stella M.; Mlolere Aloyce
The purpose of this research was to assess women participation in rural water supply, a case of selected villages in Morogoro District council. These villages are Manza, Lugono, Lubungo, Sangasanga and Mgudeni. In the assessment, the following independent variables namely; planning, implementation, maintenance and reasons for low participation of women were taken into consideration. The women participation was considered as an independent variable.
The results of the study showed that women participation in Rural Water Programme (RWSP) is affected by a number of factors such as cultural factors, traditional gender based division of labour, domestic roles, scattered location of households, bad quality of water and women shying away from leadership positions.