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Usage Patterns Of Open Access Institutional Repositories In Tanzania: A Case Of Selected Public Universities, Anna Shangwe Mbughuni
Usage Patterns Of Open Access Institutional Repositories In Tanzania: A Case Of Selected Public Universities, Anna Shangwe Mbughuni
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the usage patterns of OAIRs among university community members in Tanzania universities. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model used to guide this study. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. Systematic random and purposive sampling procedures were used to obtain a total of 292 respondents and eight key informants respectively. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed by using SPSS and qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis. The study found that 54.5% of the respondents indicated the …
Assessment Of Awareness Of Farmers On Agricultural Information Services In Mara Region, Tanzania, Evance Mulashani Bonephace, Xuewen Gui, Peter John Makawia
Assessment Of Awareness Of Farmers On Agricultural Information Services In Mara Region, Tanzania, Evance Mulashani Bonephace, Xuewen Gui, Peter John Makawia
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study assessed awareness of farmers on agricultural information services in Mara region in Tanzania. Quantitative approach was adopted and data collection used single structured questionnaire. Awareness scales measured three factors; awareness knowledge; agricultural information needs and lastly use of ICTs in accessing agricultural information services. The results indicated that majority (93.2%; 280) of respondents had little knowledge of awareness, (91.3%; 272) of the response, needed improved seed varieties and the average, (60%; 180) of respondents have low use of ICT in accessing agricultural information services. It was concluded that agricultural stakeholder needs more improvement and strategies on agricultural information …