Browsing by Author "Mongi, Hector J."

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    Assessing information literacy training of postgraduate students from input- process-output perspectives: A case of the University of Dodoma
    (Sage, 2023) Msoffe, Grace E. P.; Mongi, Hector J.; Buhomoli, Obadia S.
    The advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way information resources are accessed, evaluated, and used. The changes have necessitated new capabilities to utilise information resources effectively. Information Literacy (IL) programmes facilitate the acquisition of the necessary skills for accessing, evaluating, and using information resources in the digital era. Most of the studies on IL in Tanzania have focused on traditional practices with little or no consideration of contributing factors to the IL training outcomes in the digital era. This study assessed the IL training of postgraduate students at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) from an input-process-output perspective to ascertain the factors contributing to IL training outcomes. The study employed quantitative and qualitative approaches within input-process-output perspectives. Primary data (Qualitative) were collected using key informants’ interviews with postgraduate IL training organisers and facilitators working at UDOM. Secondary data (Quantitative) were collected from IL training reports from 2018 to 2022. The study findings show that most of the aspects of IL training from an input-process-output perspective were considered. The participants viewed the training input and processes as effective enough to transform their IL practices. However, the findings indicated that there were aspects that needed improvement. These included the training schedule and time allocation. The study recommends continuous review of the IL training programmes to ensure the necessary components of IL are considered for successful training outcomes. It is essential to consider the stakeholders’ needs in planning, organising, and conducting the IL training programmes for effective learning.
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    Assessing information literacy training of postgraduate students from input-process-output perspectives: A case of the University of Dodoma
    (SAGE Publications, 2023) Msoffe, Grace E. P.; Mongi, Hector J.; Buhomoli, Obadia S.
    The advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way information resources are accessed, evaluated, and used. The changes have necessitated new capabilities to utilise information resources effectively. Information Literacy (IL) programmes facilitate the acquisition of the necessary skills for accessing, evaluating, and using information resources in the digital era. Most of the studies on IL in Tanzania have focused on traditional practices with little or no consideration of contributing factors to the IL training outcomes in the digital era. This study assessed the IL training of postgraduate students at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) from an input-process-output perspective to ascertain the factors contributing to IL training outcomes. The study employed quantitative and qualitative approaches within input-process-output perspectives. Primary data (Qualitative) were collected using key informants’ interviews with postgraduate IL training organisers and facilitators working at UDOM. Secondary data (Quantitative) were collected from IL training reports from 2018 to 2022. The study findings show that most of the aspects of IL training from an input-process-output perspective were considered. The participants viewed the training input and processes as effective enough to transform their IL practices. However, the findings indicated that there were aspects that needed improvement. These included the training schedule and time allocation. The study recommends continuous review of the IL training programmes to ensure the necessary components of IL are considered for successful training outcomes. It is essential to consider the stakeholders’ needs in planning, organising, and conducting the IL training programmes for effective learning.
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    Community perception on Lake Victoria Basin resources degradation: implications to sustainable management
    (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2015) Tenge, Albino J. M.; Mvuma, Aloys N.; Baker, Samuel B.; Mongi, Hector J.; Mwakijele, Jonathan; Gabriel, Maria C.
    Degradation of Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) resources due to deforestation, illegal fishing and unsustainable farming practices is among the major challenge to the natural resources managers and the livelihood of surrounding communities. Several measures have been proposed to mitigate the situation. These measures range from policies, laws, regulations to technical options. Despite these efforts, adherence to these regulations and adoption of the proposed technologies is low. Among the factors that can influence household adoption of a particular technology is perception of the problem and the technology itself. This has not been thoroughly investigated and integrated in development and promotion of mitigation options. This research assessed the local community perception on the LVB resources, levels of degradation and the causes. The research was done in selected sites within LVB in Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Data was collected through questionnaire interviews and focused group discussion to 334 respondents. Collected data was descriptively analyzed using means, frequencies, percentages and ranking. Results indicate that majority of community members perceive LVB resources to be currently more degraded than past twenty years. However, specific types of resources and levels of degradation do differ between countries. Degradation factors are personal, administrative, technical and policy related. Lack of alternatives is among the major driving forces to degradation activities. It is recommended that intervention efforts to reverse degradation situation need to consider local community perception and be of multiple nature to address technical, administrative and policy issues.
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    Wireless sensor networks for water quality monitoring and control within lake victoria basin: prototype development
    (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2014) Faustine, Anthony; Mvuma, Aloys N.; Mongi, Hector J.; Gabriel, Maria C.; Tenge, Albino J.; Kucel, Samuel B.
    The need for effective and efficient monitoring, evaluation and control of water quality in Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) has become more demanding in this era of urbanization, population growth and climate change and variability. Traditional methods that rely on collecting water samples, testing and analyses in water laboratories are not only costly but also lack capability for real-time data capture, analyses and fast dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders for making timely and informed decisions. In this paper, a Water Sensor Network (WSN) system prototype developed for water quality monitoring in LVB is presented. The development was preceded by evaluation of prevailing environment including availability of cellular network coverage at the site of operation. The system consists of an Arduino microcontroller, water quality sensors, and a wireless network connection module. It detects water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and electrical conductivity in real-time and disseminates the information in graphical and tabular formats to relevant stakeholders through a web-based portal and mobile phone platforms. The experimental results show that the system has great prospect and can be used to operate in real world environment for optimum control and protection of water resources by providing key actors with relevant and timely information to facilitate quick action taking.
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    Wireless Sensor Networks for Water Quality Monitoring and Control within Lake Victoria Basin: Prototype Development
    (Scientific Research Publishing, Inc., 2014) Faustine, Anthony; Mvuma, Aloys N.; Mongi, Hector J.; Gabriel, Maria C.; Tenge, Albino J.; Kucel, Samuel B.
    The need for effective and efficient monitoring, evaluation and control of water quality in Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) has become more demanding in this era of urbanization, population growth and climate change and variability. Traditional methods that rely on collecting water samples, testing and analyses in water laboratories are not only costly but also lack capability for real-time data capture, analyses and fast dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders for making timely and informed decisions. In this paper, a Water Sensor Network (WSN) system prototype developed for water quality monitoring in LVB is presented. The development was preceded by evaluation of prevailing environment including availability of cellular network coverage at the site of operation. The system consists of an Arduino microcontroller, water quality sensors, and a wireless network connection module. It detects water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and electrical conductivity in real-time and disseminates the information in graphical and tabular formats to relevant stakeholders through a web-based portal and mobile phone platforms. The experimental results show that the system has great prospect and can be used to operate in real world environment for optimum control and protection of water resources by providing key actors with relevant and timely information to facilitate quick action taking.