JOURNAL

Aims and Scope

The Institute of Social Work Journal promotes intellectual discussions on social and business development. The Journal aims to contribute both theoretical and empirical knowledge in order to promote sustainable socio-economic transformation in the developing economies. In this regard, the journal invites scholars from different parts of the world to submit their manuscripts. The main focus of this Journal is on Social Work, Sociology, Labour Studies, Economics, Business Development and Entrepreneurship. The Institute of Social Work Journal integrates the aforementioned professional a reas to inform the development efforts in developing countries and, provide empirical and theoretical implications on the development path. The Institute of Social Work Journal is published twice a year, in March and August.

Review Process

The Institute of Social Work Journal has a number of reviewers who are anonymously selected to review the submitted manuscripts. The manuscript for review does not show the author’s name and the affiliation. Reviewers are given two weeks to submit the report on the reviewed manuscript to the Chief Editor. The review reports are then sent to the author and incorporate the comments before submitting the revised manuscript. The manuscript will be processed for publication after being accepted by the Editorial Board basing on the reviewers’ comments.

PAPERS PUBLISHED FROM 2019-2022

1. Kalufya,N., & Nyello,R. (2021). Entrepreneurial Orientations and Business Financial Performance: The Case of Micro Businesses in Tanzania. Open Journal of Business and Management, 9(3).
2. Hamad,W. (2019).Current Position and Challenges of E-health in Tanzania: A review of literature. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).
3. Hamad,W,.& Mwinyi,R. ( 2020). Does Innovative Technology Stimulate Innovative Social Work Practices (E-Social Work). Global Scientific Journal, 8(9).
4. Msangi, J. (2019).Human Resource Management Practices and Employees’ Engagement in Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania: The Mediating Effect of Organisation View. The International Journal of Business & Management, 7 (7).
5. Nkolimwa, D., Jani,D,.& Dominic,T. (2019).The Influence of Safety Training on the Practices of Occupational Health and Safety in Small Scale Mining Firms. The International Journal of Business & Management, 7 (7).
6. Msangi, J. , Kessy, S., & Kitindi, E. (2020). Human Resource Management Practices and Employees’ Engagement in Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania. Business Management Review, 23(1), 54-69.
7. Rutasimbala ,R.,& Kessy,S .(2021). The roles of occupational Health and Safety Management System in Reducing Workplace Hazards in Tanzania Manufactured Industries. University of Dar es salaam Library Journal, 16 ( 2), 70-88.
8. Kalufya,N., & Nyello,R. (2021).Internal Audit Practices and Financial Management Reforms: The Case of Payroll Accounting System in the Tanzania Public Sector .Open Journal of Business and Management, 9(3).
9. Nkolimwa, D., Jani,D,.& Dominic,T. (2019).Management Practices on Occupational Health and Safety in the Tanzanian’s Small Scale Mining Firms: Does Compliance Cost Matter?. Business Management Review, 22(2), 155-170.
10. Mwakajila, H., Kessy,S., & Sanga,J. (2021). Employees’ Participation and Innovative Work Behaviour in Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania. Operations Research Society of Eastern Africa (ORSEA), 6 (1), 56-65.
11. Mwakajila,H.,Nyello,R.(2021). Leadership Styles, Firm Characteristics and Business Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania. Open Journal of Business and Management, 9 (4).
12. Pessa,J.(2019). Effective Management of E-Records in Local government Authorities in Tanzania: An analysis of impeding Factors. Global Scientific Journal, 7 (8).
13. Pessa,J.(2019). Marketing and Promotion of E-Journal in Academic Libraries in Tanzania. American Journal of Information Science and Technology,3 (1).
14. Kalufya,N., & Nyello,R. (2021). Decentralisation, Institutional Characteristics and Public Sector Governance in Tanzania. Open Journal of Political Science, 11(3).
15. Cooper, C., Kavle, J., Nyoni, J., et al. (2019). Perception on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition and Family Planning Considerations for Rollout of Integrated Services in Mara and Kagera, Tanzania. Journal of Maternal and Child Nutrition, 15 (1).
16. Cooper, C., Drake, M., Kavle, J., Nyoni. J., et al. (2021). Implementing a Novel Facility-Community Intervention for Strengthening Integration of Infant Nutrition and Family Planning in Mara and Kagera, Tanzania. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8).
17. Manyama, W & Mvungi, A . (2019). Protecting Children’s Rights and Welfare in Tanzania: Where is a Community? Dar es Salaam, Institute of Social Work Journal. Vol 2.
18. Greenspan,J.,Chebet,J.,Mpembeni,R., Mosha,I.,Mpunga,M ., et al.(2019). Men’s Roles in Care Seeking for Maternal and Newborn Health: A Qualitative Study Applying the Three Delay Model to Male Involvement in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. BMC Pregnance and Children, 19:293.
19. Minani, N., & Hossea, R. (2021). Effectiveness of Exemption Measure in Providing Healthcare Services among Old People in Tanzania: The case of Kasulu District. Huria Journal, 28 (1), 20-52.
20. Minani, N., & Hossea, R. (2022). Determinants Influencing Utilization of Health Care Services in Public Hospitals among Old People Living in Rural Areas: A Case of Kasulu District in Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 9 (12).
21. Mgawe,P.,& Maluka, S. (2020). Integration of community health workers into the health system in Tanzania: Examining the process and contextual factors. International Journal for Health Planning Management. 1-12.
22. Minani, N., & Hossea, R. (2022). Perception of Old People on Healthcare Services Provided in Public Hospitals in Tanzania: The Case of Kasulu District, Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 9 (10).
23. Hamad,W. (2022).Understanding the Foremost Challenges in the Transition to Online Teaching and Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic: A systematic Literature Review. Journal of Education Technology & Online Learning, 5(2).
24. Asantemungu,R., & Maluka,S. (2020). An Assessment of the Implementation of the Re-structured Community Health Fund in Gairo District. Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, 18 (2), 27-41.
25. Mugyabuso,E.(2019).Basic Principles of Legal Aid Legislation and their incorporation in Tanzania Legal Act,2017 the Tanzania Legal Aid Journal ,1 (1).
26. Mugyabuso,E.(2019).Industralization of the Economy in Tanzania:A Case for Reforms of the Consumer Protection Legal and Institution Framework. Tanzania Lawyers Journal, 1(2).
27. Mugyabuso,E.(2019). Resolution of Client-advocate Disputes under the Advocates Act: Analysis of Law and Practice. Institute of Social Work Journal, 1(1).
28. Mhechela,J,.Mbao,E,.Yusuf,D,.&Waziri,T.(2020).The Relationship between Work Stress and Employees’ Performance in Public Health Sectors: A Case of Mbeya Regional Hospital, Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanituies& Social Studies, 8(9).
29. Mbao,E., & Waziri,T .(2020). Socio-Demographic Determinants of Health Seeking Desires of Youth Involved in Substance Abuse in Kinondoni Municipality - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanituies & Social Studies, 8 (7).
30. Waziri,T,.&.Fundi,S.(2020). Factors Affecting the Use of Community Service Sentence Orders among Magistrates as Alternative to Imprisonment in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanituies& Social Studies, 8( 4).
31. Waziri,T,.& Fundi,S.(2019).Combating Street Children in Tanzania: Challenges and Prospects: A Case Study of Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanituies & Social Studies, 7(4).
32. Waziri,T. (2019).The Impact of Cultural Norms on Influencing Child Labour Practices in Tanzania: The Case Study of Small Scale Mining in Morogoro District, Tanzania. The International Journal of Humanituies& Social Studies, 7(4).

BOOKS PUBLISHED 2019-2022

1. Mwakajinga . L. (2021).Comprehensive communication skills for colleges and universities, principles and practices. Dar es Salaam:Karljamer Publishers Ltd.
2. Manyama, W. (2019). Social Welfare Services, Political Ideologies and Economic Development in Tanzania: Past, Present and Future. Dar es Salaam, Institute of Social Work.
3. Manyama, W. (2019). Social Work, Social Policy Process and Practice: Tanzania’s Perspectives. Dar es Salaam, Institute of Social Work.
4. Manyama, W. (2020). Community Work with Diverse Populations. Dar es Salaam: Institute of Social Work.
5. Manyama, W. (2021). A Guide to Social Administration. Dar es Salaam: Institute of Social Work.
6. Mabeyo, Z. M., & Mvungi, A. K. (2019). Social Work Practice in Tanzania: Learning from Indigenous and Innovative Approaches. Mkuki na Nyota. Dar es Salaam.
7. Mabeyo, Z.M., & Kiwelu, A. (2019). Indigenous and Innovative Models of Problem Solving: Strengths, Weakness and Applicability in Social Work Practice in Tanzania. In Twikirize, J.M and Spitzer H (Eds). Social Work Practice in Africa: Indigenous and Innovative Approaches. Fountain Publishers. Kampala.
8. Mabeyo, Z. M., Mvungi A. K., & Manyama W. (2019). Community Organising in Tanzania: Learning from the Msaragambo Model in Kilimanjaro Region. In Twikirize, J.M and Spitzer, H (Eds). Social Work Practice in Africa: Indigenous and Innovative Approaches. Fountain Publishers. Kampala.
9. Mugyabuso,E.(2020). Labour Law and Practice in the High Court Labour Division. (First edition). Tanganyika Law Society, Dar es Salaam.