Journal of Logistics, Management and Engineering Sciences (JLMES)

Articles

Operation Research

Msaki, H.
01 June 2018

Challenges of OPRAS in Public Sector Organizations: a Case of Immigration Department, Dar es Salaam

Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the implementation of Open Performance Review Appraisal System (OPRAS) at the department of immigration based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Questionnaires and interviews were used to gather relevant data needed to assess the implementation of OPRAS at the area of stud [...] Read more

Educational Research

Doroth C.M.
01 June 2018

Hepatitis B Virus Disease: a Mathematical Model for Vertical Transmission with Treatment Strategy

Abstract: This paper presents a mathematical model to capture all essential information on the impact of treatment of hepatitis B vertical transmission. In this study the treatment induced reproduction number is compared with the basic reproduction number to assess the possible benefits to be obtained from th [...] Read more

Educational Research

Makyao, M.E.
01 June 2018

Socio-Economic Efforts on Adaptation of Climate Variability in Dry Land Areas of Same District - Kilimanjaro

Abstract: This paper addresses efforts of different groups towards the adaptation of climate variability in dry lands of Same District Kilimanjaro Tanzania. Data were collected by using focus group discussions, desk review, in-depth interviews, questionnaires and document analysis. Results indicate that Same [...] Read more

Transport Marketing

Machumu, T.J
01 June 2018

Market Entry Modes for SMES in Handcrafts Sub-Sector in Tanzania: The Case of Dar es Salaam

Abstract: This paper focuses on the market entry modes for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in handcraft sub-sector in Tanzania. The fundamental argument is that, although much has been done on market entry mode for SMEs little information exist in handcrafts sub-sector in Tanzania. Both qualitative and qu [...] Read more

Educational Research

Kagemulo, M.
01 June 2018

The Dynamics of Passive Smoking in the Presence of Pro and Anti-Smoking Campaigns

Abstract: Globally, the effects of passive smoking are considered to be dangerous to non-smoking as that of actual smoking. This paper formulates and analyzes the effect of smoking in the presence of pro and anti-smoking adverts using a deterministic compartmental math- ematical model. In modelling the dynami [...] Read more

Shipping and Port Operations and Management

Eliakunda
01 June 2018

Analysis of the Inland Container Deports Operation in Tanzania: Service Quality and Challenges Perspectives

Abstract: The study examines the extent under which the operation of Inland container deports (ICDs) in Tanzania meet the required international standards. Specifically the focus was to examine to what extent ICDs relieve port terminals, reduce port container dwell time, reduce ship turnaround time and improv [...] Read more

Educational Research

Clashon O.
01 June 2018

Environmental and Socio-Economic Effects of Tanzanite Mining Activities in Mererani, Simanjiro District, Tanzania

Abstract: In Africa, minerals constitute the most valuable exports; however, mining activities have little contribution to the household economy and have adverse effects on the environment. The study on the assessment of the environmental and socio-economic effects of mining activities was done in Mirerani, S [...] Read more

Pipe Works in Oil and Gas Engineering

Shatta, D.N.
01 June 2017

Factors Affecting Supply Chain Management and Customers’ Satisfaction of Gas Available in Tanzania: A Case of Dar Es Salaam City

Abstract: The study aimed at evaluating the factors affecting supply chain management and customers’ satisfaction of gas available in Dar es Salaam city. The study used realism approach to identify social realities. A survey design was used in which the researchers surveyed all three Municipal Councils of D [...] Read more

Educational Research

Shatta, D.N.
01 June 2017

Factors Influencing Students’ Choice of the Course and College of Study in Tanzania: A Case of National Institute of Transport

Abstract: The study aimed at evaluating the factors influencing students’ choice of course and college of study at National Institute of Transport. The study used realism approach because to identify social realities. A case study design and stratified sampling technique were used to obtain a sample of 142 [...] Read more

Accounting and Transport Finance

Ryoba, C.
01 June 2017

Bank Specific, Industry Specific and Macroeconomic Determinants of Banking Performance in Tanzania

Abstract: This study examined the determinants of banks’ performance (profitability) in Tanzania using a balanced panel data set consisting of 25 commercial banks for the period from 2007 to 2012. The study employed the fixed effects (within) model of analysis in Stata 10. The bank performance was measured [...] Read more

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