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The Influence of Smartphone Technology on Travel Decision-Making: A Case Study of the Tripadvisor App

Abstract: Smartphones, driven by the ICT revolution, have transformed communication from static to interactive. While literature generally acknowledges smartphones' role in travel, this study examines the TripAdvisor app’s impact on travel choices for Tanzania. It measures app usage frequency to assess its [...] Read more


Structural Response of the Ballasted Railway Tracks with Partially Replaced Bitumen by Recycled Plastic Wastes

Abstract: This study addresses challenges of cracking and durability faced by conventional dense-graded asphalt mixtures (DGA) in hybrid railway tracks. Stone mastic asphalt (SMA), known for superior performance but hindered by cost, is explored as alternative with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to [...] Read more


Impacts of Standard Gauge Railway Project on Tanzania Economy Amidst and After Completion

Abstract: Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Tanzania flashed a lot of rumours and suggestions among citizens on opportunities and threats. This paper described the impacts of the SGR project on Tanzania economy during and after project completion. The target population of the study was all articles, a [...] Read more


The Influence of Asphalt Concrete Underlayment on Slope Stability of the Ballasted High-speed Railways

Abstract: In recent years, a hot mix asphalt layer, known as an underlayment, has been replacing granular sub-ballast in high-speed and heavy haul tracks, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional ballasted railways. However, there is a lack of literature regarding the impact of this layer on the slop [...] Read more