From Chats to Skills: Leveraging WhatsApp to Develop 21st-Century Competencies among Students at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

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Authors: Onesmo S. Nyinondi (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania) and Job W. Mwakapina (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania) Abstract: This study examined the role of WhatsApp in enhancing 21st-century skills among undergraduate students in Tanzanian higher education. Anchored in digital pedagogy and competency-based learning, the study adopted a descriptive research design, involving 250 undergraduate students […]

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Functions of Inanimate Metonymies in the Kenyan Dholuo Language

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Authors: Joseph Arthur Mbara (Rongo University, Kenya) and Boke Joyce Wambura (Tom Mboya University, Kenya) Abstract: This paper examines Dholuo inanimate metonymies by establishing their functions based on the ‘what’ question, as the guiding principle. Kisumu South Nyanza dialect of Dholuo is used as the point of reference because it is considered a standard variety.

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The Role of Pilot Studies on Validity and Reliability of Social Science Research Instruments: A Systematic Review

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Authors: Hadija Matimbwa, PhD (Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Tanzania) and Cliford Ringo, PhD (Mzumbe University, Tanzania) Abstract: In the quest for robust social science research, pilot study is often the unsung hero or the weakest link. Far from a mere bureaucratic hurdle, a strategically executed pilot can be the most critical investment in

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Instructional Supervisors’ Contributions to the Achievement of Social Studies Goals in Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region, Ghana

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Author: Isaac Eshun (University of Education, Winneba, Ghana) Abstract: This study explored the role of instructional supervision in promoting the goals of Social Studies in Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It was guided by the pragmatist worldview and a concurrent research design of the mixed methods approach. The population of

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Contributions of Nairobi City Inspectorate Officers in Urban Safety Management: A Case of Kibra Sub-County in Nairobi, Kenya

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Authors: Alvin Omuga Mayoya (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya), Prof. Crispinous Iteyo, PhD (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya) and Erick Ater Onyango, PhD (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya) Abstract: This study assessed the role of Nairobi City Inspectorate Officers in strengthening urban safety in Kibra County,

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Perceived Role of Continuous Assessments on Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Mbeya, Tanzania

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Author: Chesko Simon Tweve (Catholic University of Mbeya, Tanzania) Abstract: This study investigated the role of continuous assessments on secondary school students’ academic performance in Mbeya, Tanzania, using the cross-sectional design. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, a questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions from 90 students, 12 teachers and three Ward Education Officers. The findings

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Perceived Usability of a Blockchain Lab for Block chain Learning, Research and Innovation in Tanzania

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Authors: Anthony Kigombola (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) and Mercy Mbise (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) Abstract: Blockchain technology has gained global attention for its potential to transform data management and service delivery across industries. However, adoption in developing countries, such as Tanzania, has been limited, largely due to gaps in knowledge, technical

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Behavioral, Organizational and Cultural Determinants of ICT Security Incident Reporting in Tanzanian Public Higher Learning Institutions

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Author: Adam Aloyce Semlambo (Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Tanzania) Abstract: In the face of escalating cyber threats, Tanzanian public higher learning institutions (PHLIs) face unique challenges in ICT security incident reporting due to organizational, behavioral and cultural barriers. While previous studies emphasized the role of socio-technical factors in shaping cybersecurity practices, there is a distinct

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Morphological Reduplication in Zimbabwean Sign Language

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Authors: Matende Tawanda (University of Zimbabwe) and Crous Hlungwani (University of Venda, South Africa) Abstract: This study presents an analysis of morphological reduplication in Zimbabwean Sign Language(ZSL), an officially recognized yet under-documented language. Despite reduplication being a fundamental morphological process across sign languages for encoding grammatical and semantic functions, its specific manifestations in ZSL remain

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