About the Journal

Huria Journal is an international journal that publishes original research papers of academic interest (theoretical, applied and general), targeting tertiary institutions and researchers and is therefore hospitable to scholarly writing on a variety of academic topics ranging from  distance education, humanities and social sciences and all cross cutting issues related to societal transformation in developing countries.  The types of contribution range from original research papers, review articles and technical notes. Submitted papers are subject to a peer review by reputable researchers who are experts in the relevant fields.  Papers are evaluated for the quality of research as well as the relevance and accessibility for an international audience. The journal is published triennially in March July and December.

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Current Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2026): Huria: Journal of the Open University of Tanzania
Published: 2026-07-02

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Articles

  • Students’ Perceptions of Programme Coordinators’ Academic Support Roles in Open and Distance Learning: Evidence from the Open University of Tanzania

    Janeth Order Jonas
    1-23
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2106

  • Enhancing The Quality of Library Services Through Effective Marketing Strategies: A Revisit of Public Libraries in Tanzania

    Henry L. Mambo
    24-42
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2107

  • Legal Translation and Access to Justice in Tanzania and Ghana: Challenges and Future Directions

    Felix Kwame Sosoo
    43-64
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2108

  • Digital Literacy Profiles of Secondary School Teachers in Tanzania and their Relationship with Technology-Enhanced Lesson Design Competences

    Jesse John Lukindo, Prisca Mansuet Mbogo
    65-91
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2109

  • The Effects of Tourism on the Socio-Economic Activities of Local Communities Neighboring Lake Manyara

    Maria Charles Nyamsekela, Reguli Baltazar Mushy
    92-112
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2119

  • Enhancing Electronic Medical Records Privacy in Tanzania: A blockchain-based framework

    Happyness Hurdson, Juliana Kamaghe
    113-131
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2111

  • The Quest for Regulated Social Work Ethical Practice in Tanzania: A Comparative Historical Review

    Naftali Bernard Ng’ondi
    132-149
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2112

  • Do Governance Practices Drive Product Innovation? Evidence from Agricultural Marketing Co-operative Societies in Simiyu, Tanzania

    Angelina Lucas, Wilson Kipkemboi Metto, Benson Ouma Nyankone
    152-182
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2113

  • Teachers’ Pedagogical Competence in Promoting Higher-Order Thinking Skills under the Competency-Based Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Bariadi Town Council, Tanzania

    Edgar Fidel Nderego
    182-206
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2114

  • Institutional Theory and Tax Compliance: A Systematic Literature Review

    Maria Kyabega, Ryoba Mzalendo, Joseph Magali
    207-233
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2115

  • Untangling the Complex Dynamics Between Philosophy and Culture

    Olufunso Olubanjo-Olufowobi
    234-247
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2116

  • “Untie our hands”: Teachers’ and parents’ social representations of school arson in Kenya

    Hildah Oburu, Bronwyné Coetzee, Leslie Swartz
    248-266
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2117

  • Digital Student Management Systems in East African Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Managerial Practices

    Patrick Renatus Manyengo
    267-292
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2118

  • Determinants of Oilseed Export Performance in Tanzania: The Case of Sunflower Seed

    Leonard Nasania Mbigili Amani, Timothy Lyanga, Elna Lyamuya
    314-336
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2120

  • The Impact of Dairy Cooperatives on the Incomes of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Muheza District, Tanzania

    Selemani Hamisi Mrisho
    337-367
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.v33i2.2121
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EDITORS

Chief Editor: Prof. Magreth Bushesha

The Open University of Tanzania


TECHNICAL EDITORS

Ms. Brenda Mallinson

Mr. Ezra Kaimukilwa

Rhodes University, South Africa

The Open University of Tanzania

 

EDITORIAL BOARD

Prof. Elinami Swai,

The Open University of Tanzania

Prof. Jephias Mapuva

Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Prof. Rotimi Ogidan

National University of Nigeria

Prof. Alexander Makulilo

University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. Thomas Molony

University of Edinburgh, UK

Dr. Joram Tarusarira

The University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Dr. Felix Masiye

University of Zambia

Dr.  Hadija Jilala

The Open University of Tanzania

Dr. Oscar Otele

University of Nairobi, Kenya

 

ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. Ezra K. Martim

Egerton University, Kenya

Prof. Uswege Minga

Tumaini University, Tanzania

Prof. Tolly Mbwette

University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. Moses Khisa

North Carolina State University, USA

Dr. Ruth Carlitz

University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Dr. Bossman Asare,

University of Ghana

 

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The Open University of Tanzania,

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Opinions expressed in this journal are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the publishers @ The Open University of Tanzania.