Perception of Leadership among Sukuma in Tanzania

Gervas Machimu 한국외국어대학교(글로벌캠퍼스) 아프리카연구소 2011 Asian Journal of African Studies Vol.29 No.-

This paper investigate the Sukuma history and practice of leadership; the secrets behind leadership power in the promotion of life; it further identify gaps by employing the Aristotelian concept of leadership as a point of contrast and integration. Qualitative strategy applied and the findings indicate that Sukuma being a patrilineal and male-dominant Bantu group, only male adults or elders qualify to lead. However, the way they exercise leadership seem to inflict fear over both women and children, in such a way that respect is often confused with fear. The paper recommends to establish policy and programmes to address the situation.

MODELLING AFRICAN TRYPANOSOMIASIS IN HUMAN WITH OPTIMAL CONTROL AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS

GERVAS, HAMENYIMANA EMANUEL,HUGO, ALFRED K. The Korean Society for Computational and Applied M 2021 Journal of applied mathematics & informatics Vol.39 No.5

Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) also known as sleeping sickness, is a neglected tropical vector borne disease caused by trypanosome protozoa transmitted by bites of infected tsetse fly. The basic reproduction number, R₀ derived using the next generation matrix method which shows that the disease persists in the population if the value of R₀ > 1. The numerical simulations of optimal control model carried out to determine the control strategy that can combat HAT under the minimum cost. The results indicate that, the use of both education campaign, treatment and insecticides are more efficient and effective to eliminate HAT in African community but too costly. Furthermore, the cost-effectiveness of the control measures (education campaign, treatment and insecticides) were determined using incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) approach and the results show that, the use of education and treatment of infected people as the best cost effective strategy compared to other strategies.

Perception of Leadership among Sukuma in Tanzania

Gervas Machimu 한국외국어대학교 아프리카연구소 2011 Asian Journal of African Studies Vol.29 No.-

This paper investigate the Sukuma history and practice of leadership; the secrets behind leadership power in the promotion of life; it further identify gaps by employing the Aristotelian concept of leadership as a point of contrast and integration. Qualitative strategy applied and the findings indicate that Sukuma being a patrilineal and male-dominant Bantu group, only male adults or elders qualify to lead. However, the way they exercise leadership seem to inflict fear over both women and children, in such a way that respect is often confused with fear. The paper recommends to establish policy and programmes to address the situation.

Frequency of EGFR Mutations in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients: Screening Data from West Siberia

Gervas, Polina,Ivanova, Anna,Vasiliev, Nikolay,Ananina, Olga,Zharkova, Olga,Rogovieva, Olga,Verzhbitskaya, Natalia,Didichuk, Ivan,Cheremisina, Olga,Popova, Natalia,Goldberg, Victor,Cherdyntsev, Evgeny Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.2

Background: Incorporation of molecular analysis of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene into routine clinical practice has shown great promise to provide personalized therapy of the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the developed world. However, the genetic testing of EGFR mutations has not yet become routine clinical practice in territories remote from the central regions of Russia. Therefore, we aimed to study the frequency of major types of activating mutations of the EGFR gene in NSCLC patients residing in West Siberia. Materials and Methods: We examined EGFR mutations in exons 19 and 21 in 147 NSCLC patients (excluding squamous cell lung carcinomas) by real time polymerase chain reaction. Results: EGFR mutations were detected in 28 of the 147 (19%) patients. There were 19 (13%) cases with mutations in exon 19 and 9 cases (6%) in exon 21. Mutations were more frequently observed in women (42%, p=0.000) than in men (1%). A significantly higher incidence of EGFR mutations was observed in bronchioloalveolar carcinomas (28%, p=0.019) and in adenocarcinomas (21%, p=0.024) than in large cell carcinomas, mixed adenocarcinomas, and NOS (4%). The EGFR mutation rate was much higher in never-smokers than in smokers: 38% vs. 3% (p=0.000). The frequency of EGFR mutations in the Kemerovo and Tomsk regions was 19%. Conclusions: The incorporation of molecular analysis of the EGFR gene into routine clinical practice will allow clinicians to provide personalised therapy, resulting in a significant increase in survival rates and improvement in life quality of advanced NSCLC patients.

User Fees in Tanzania Higher Education

Machimu, Gervas,Mwakilema, Nicodemus S. 한국외국어대학교 아프리카연구소 2012 Asian Journal of African Studies Vol.31 No.-

This research essay attempts to demonstrate how user fees affect access to higher learning through the lens of social exclusion. Specifically, the essay shows how processes of social exclusion begins at lower levels as a result of poor performances in secondary education and failure to cope with user fee demands both at lower levels and in higher learning. The work answers the question on how user fees affect access to higher education in Tanzania by carefully looking on three key issues (ⅰ) the diverse ways in which user fee affects the lives of students, before and during studies in higher learning (ⅱ) the vital issues of concern in the lives of students and the causes of the situations, and (ⅲ) the extent to which the current interventions address the issue of access to higher education. A cross-sectional research design was used in this work. Data were collected using a checklist and supported by personal observation as well as formal discussion with key informants. The research based in Kilimanjaro region and it involved two higher learning institutions namely: Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College (KCM College). The study therefore recommends policy attention/review so as expand student"s access, equity and quality in the provision of higher education through the user fees.

User Fees in Tanzania Higher Education: Who Are Socially Excluded?

Machimu, Gervas,Mwakilema, Nicodemus S. 한국외국어대학교(글로벌캠퍼스) 아프리카연구소 2012 Asian Journal of African Studies Vol.31 No.-

This research essay attempts to demonstrate how user fees affect access to higher learning through the lens of social exclusion. Specifically, the essay shows how processes of social exclusion begins at lower levels as a result of poor performances in secondary education and failure to cope with user fee demands both at lower levels and in higher learning. The work answers the question on how user fees affect access to higher education in Tanzania by carefully looking on three key issues (i) the diverse ways in which user fee affects the lives of students, before and during studies in higher learning (ii) the vital issues of concern in the lives of students and the causes of the situations, and (iii) the extent to which the current interventions address the issue of access to higher education. A cross-sectional research design was used in this work. Data were collected using a checklist and supported by personal observation as well as formal discussion with key informants. The research based in Kilimanjaro region and it involved two higher learning institutions namely: Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College (KCM College). The study therefore recommends policy attention/review so as expand student’s access, equity and quality in the provision of higher education through the user fees.

Socio -Demographic Characteristics of Child Street Vendors in Moshi Municipal Markets, Tanzania

Samson, Neema,Machimu, Gervas 한국외국어대학교(글로벌캠퍼스) 아프리카연구소 2014 Asian Journal of African Studies Vol.35 No.-

The study explores the conditions of child street vendorsin Moshi Municipal markets-Tanzania by identifying their socio-demographic characteristics. The study provides analysis and evidences on children’s working conditions as per their level of income, education, age, gender, family status, safety at work place, financial accessibility and household demands. The study details how policies and strategies related to child rights in place have worked or not to ensure that children from economically low families and other similar conditions are able to realize their rights.

Socio -Demographic Characteristics of Child Street Vendors in Moshi Municipal Markets, Tanzania

Samson, Neema,Machimu, Gervas 한국외국어대학교 아프리카연구소 2014 Asian Journal of African Studies Vol.35 No.-

The study explores the conditions of child street vendorsin Moshi Municipal markets-Tanzania by identifying their socio-demographic characteristics. The study provides analysis and evidences on children’s working conditions as per their level of income, education, age, gender, family status, safety at work place, financial accessibility and household demands. The study details how policies and strategies related to child rights in place have worked or not to ensure that children from economically low families and other similar conditions are able to realize their rights.

A Scrutiny of the Essence of Business Incubators in the Distribution Sector

Chukuakadibia ERESIA-EKE,Chux Gervase Iwu,Afeez Olalekan JAIYEOLA,Tichaona Buzy MUSIKAVANHU 한국유통과학회 2019 유통과학연구 Vol.17 No.6

Purpose - The potential for small businesses in the distribution sector to contribute to socio-economic development remains largely inert due to a litany of challenges that they face. Incubators have emerged as the ‘silver bullet’ for most of the problems but the extent to which they are effectively helping small business overcome their challenges remains debatable. This study seeks to determine the core reasons why respondents enrolled in an incubator, the essence of the incubator and the extent to which the incubator performance is satisfactory. Research design, data, and methodology – A positivist philosophical approach was adopted for the study. This quantitative study used a survey method to collect data from incubatees in a cross-sectional manner. The data were subsequently analysed to generate necessary insights. Results - Results reveal that the gender composition of incubatees is severely skewed in favour of males. Also, most incubatees enrolled in the incubators with a hope that it would ease their pathway to big businesses, financiers and business registration institutions, and it is not. Conclusion – Incubators are mostly inward-looking and are adept at offering training interventions. To improve the effectiveness of incubators, it is necessary to invest efforts in attracting more females and building networks with key external stakeholders that could possibly assist the incubatees establish and grow their businesses.

Success Factors of Immigrant-Owned Informal Grocery Shops in South African Townships: Native Shop-Owners’ Account

Josephat Mukwarami,Robertson Khan Tengeh,Chux Gervase Iwu 한국유통과학회 2018 유통과학연구 Vol.16 No.3

Purpose - This paper explores the perceptions held by native grocery shop-owners of their foreign counterparts to ascertain if there are lessons to be shared especially regarding operational/survival strategies. Research design, data and methodology - A questionnaire was used to collect data from 121 subjects who were purposively selected. The data was processed and analysed with the aid of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS) software. Results - The study found that native South Africans hold the perception that immigrants have operational advantage over them. The study also found that with bulk buying, immigrants’ stores stock a larger variety of groceries while their items are sold cheaper. It is also arguable from the standpoint of the findings that immigrant grocery store owners avoid expensive lifestyles which often is common among natives who own informal grocery shops. Conclusions - It is the position of this paper that adopting the strategies utilized by immigrant entrepreneurs, informal grocery shops owned by native South Africans are likely to see an improvement in their township-based grocery stores. A major merit of this study beyond its novelty is its potential to advance learnership and collaboration between immigrant entrepreneurs and their native counterparts.