Journal of Logistics, Management and Engineering Sciences (JLMES)

Articles

Pipe Works in Oil and Gas Engineering

G.B. Gerutu
01 December 2021

Transition to Compressed Natural Gas Rickshaws for Urban Mobility: a Case of Dar es Salaam City

Abstract: In Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, rickshaws are chiefly employed as taxis in short distant trips. However, due to increased demand and urban traffic congestion, rickshaws have become a major source of pollution in the city. Despite the abundance of natural gas in Dar-es-Salaam, there are no commercially s [...] Read more

Educational Research

Bakari, P.
01 December 2021

Challenges of Women Adaptation to the Impact of Climate Change in Tanzania: Case of Same District

Abstract: The impact of climate change is more serious in semi-arid and ‘drought-prone’ areas where there are significant risks from climate change including shortage of water, rise in mean temperature and changes in precipitation. However, there is unclear information on how women adapt climate changes i [...] Read more

Operation Research

Seguya S.Y.
01 November 2020

An Investigation of the Quality of Business Research Reports in Selected Undergraduate Degree Programs at the National Institute of Transport

Abstract: Writing a final year research project is a requirement for students to obtain a Bachelor Degree in some universities. This study engaged the quantitative approach and used documentary review method to inspect the quality of undergraduate research reports in selected programs at the NIT. Simple rando [...] Read more

Rail Transport Operations and Management

Nangale J.S.M.B.
01 November 2020

Operational Performance of SKF Bearings Carrying Capacity in Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) Workshops, Dar es Salaam

Abstract: Proper maintenance and fixing of the right bearings offer a significant cost reduction, longer service life and improve wagon performance. The study examines the operational performance of SKF bearings 16375018-11 carrying capacity at TAZARA Workshops in Dar es Salaam. Wagons fitted with bearings 97 [...] Read more

Pipe Works in Oil and Gas Engineering

Mwita L.C.
01 November 2020

Evaluation of Compressor Anti-Surge Control During Unexpected Shutdown

Abstract: Compressors play significant roles in the oil and gas industries. Compressors’ operating points shift to the surge line during startup or emergency shutdown as the flow decreases. Surge causes a compressor to lose the ability to maintain peak head, causes the system to overheat, reduces discharge [...] Read more

Educational Research

Mulokozi E.
01 November 2020

Alternatives to Financing Higher Education in Tanzania

Abstract: The modality of funding Higher Education in Tanzania has been unrealistic due to increased enrollments, poor loan recovery, delayed payments of students’ loans and education budget cuts. Despite having these challenges unattended, literatures reveal that, the criteria and conditions used to select [...] Read more

Accounting and Transport Finance

Masunga, F.J
01 November 2020

Perceptions and Practices of Taxpayers towards Voluntary Tax Compliance in Ilala Tax Region in Tanzania

Abstract: The study sought to identify the perceptions and practices of taxpayers towards voluntary tax compliance in Ilala Tax Region in Tanzania. Primary data were collected from sampled presumptive taxpayers through questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and sample t-test were used to compare the significa [...] Read more

Logistics and Transport Management

Mahona, J.
01 November 2020

Critical Traffic Points for Congestion Dependence on Travel Time Indices in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract: Critical traffic points for occurrence of traffic congestion in urban road networks depend on travel time-delay indices-based information. The rapid growth of population in urban areas jeopardizes the mobility with the consequences resulting into traffic congestion. Limited studies based on the crit [...] Read more

Logistics and Transport Management

Luambano H.
01 November 2020

Institutional and Legal Framework Governing Commercial Motorcycle Taxis: Challenges and way Forward, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract: Formulation and implementation of a coordinated strategy for public transportation depends on a well-defined authority and responsible system of administration. The lack of efficiency strategy leads to the failure of public transport services. This paper is a result of the findings of the study on t [...] Read more

Educational Research

Mulokozi E.
01 June 2018

Students’ Satisfaction from Academic Services Offered by Private Universities in Tanzania

Abstract: Drawing from international and local literatures on satisfaction studies, this paper comes as an attempt to find out the Level of Students’ Satisfaction in Academic Services Offered by Private Universities in Tanzania. Five (5) out of nineteen (19) Private Universities from Tanzania mainland and o [...] Read more

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