Browsing by Author "Komba, Shanel Clodwick"

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    Preservation, accessibility and use of audio-visual records in selected television stations in Tanzania
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2017) Komba, Shanel Clodwick
    This study investigated the preservation, accessibility and use of audio-visual records in selected television stations in Tanzania. The research was conducted in purposively selected television stations in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Iringa regions. It adopted an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) as a conceptual model. Population of the study included the staff working in television stations with sample size of 96 respondents. The study used a mixed method approach to collect data whereby questionnaire, interviews, documentary reviews and observation were used to collect data. The collected data were analysed using a Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS). The findings found that there was inadequate qualified personnel for audio-visual records management, inadequate equipment for AV preservation and accessibility, the application of active and passive strategies of records preservation, fast rate of technological development in audio-visual formats and equipment, insufficient policies for audio-visual records management and records users unawareness of their rights and responsibilities on access and use of audio-visual records. The findings also found some challenges which slow down effectiveness of the practices of audiovisual records preservation, accessibility and use that include challenges related to equipment and technological issues, financial aspects, personnel, internet connectivity, security, policy and organisational issues. Generally, the findings found that the practices of preservation, accessibility and use of audio-visual records in television stations are interdependent and important to the society, regardless of the prevailing challenges. The study recommends that, regular in-house and outdoor training be provided to audiovisual records management stafifj modem security equipment and techniques should be adapted and alternative sources of funds should be sought so as to enhance quality service provision. Records management professionals should be consulted for AVR policy formulation and policy-makers should review the National Records and Archives Management Policy of Tanzania so that it adequately suits the audio-visual records management. Finally, where possible, the government should subsidize cost of equipment for audio-visual records management for both the private and public television stations.
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    Regional research in Tanzania (1980 - 2005) A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Research Output from Five egions, Dodoma, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Morogoro and Mwanza
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2007) Komba, Shanel Clodwick
    This study aimed at determining the nature and extent of research output from five regions of Tanzania; Dodoma, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Morogoro and Mwanza, in terms of identifying institutions engaged in regional research, authorship patterns, type of research material, fields of research, and the trend of research growth over the years, from 1980 -2005. This was done by undertaking an analysis of bibliographic records provided by the regional bibliographies database compiled by the UDSM library. The study adopted an exponential model of growth of scientific literature formulated by Derek De Solla Price. The major findings were; a total of 618 research documents was found, most of which being from Morogoro region. Four types of research materials were found. These include; theses/dissertations, research reports, conference papers and journal articles. Much of research is produced by academic institutions. Single authorship has been used in most research compared to collaborative authorship. The study has found 12 fields/disciplines in which research have been conducted and agriculture field has been the most researched field of all. The study shows that the trend of growth of research in the five regions is fluctuating over years. The study concluded that, in the five regions; Morogoro is the most researched region, most of research is conducted by the academic institutions, single authorship is highly used, theses are vastly produced, and agriculture field is highly researched and that there is dynamic trend in growth of research. The study recommended that; Research institutions should extend research activities in other regions to find answers to critical issues facing regional development in Tanzania and that regional research should be extended to other socio economic sectors which are important for both regional and national economies. And finally students should be encouraged to publish their research findings for wider accessibility.