Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of Process-Control Systems in Tanzania Using Panel Data for System Reliability Assessment

Shumba Wakima, Department of Civil Engineering, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Simiyu Mbiiza, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Kamanda Mwalimu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam Mashika Simba, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18915920
Published: September 3, 2010

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of process-control systems in Tanzania's transport sector through a methodological evaluation. A mixed-method approach combining econometric techniques will be employed, including the application of robust standard errors for uncertainty assessment. Initial findings suggest that process-control systems have improved system reliability by 15% in key transport sectors such as road and rail. The study concludes that implementing and monitoring process-control systems can significantly enhance transportation efficiency and safety, contributing to better infrastructure development. Transport authorities should prioritise the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from pilot projects. The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Shumba Wakima, Simiyu Mbiiza, Kamanda Mwalimu, Mashika Simba (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Process-Control Systems in Tanzania Using Panel Data for System Reliability Assessment. African Transport Economics (Economics/Engineering crossover), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18915920

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TanzaniaPanel DataEconometricsProcess Control SystemsSystem ReliabilityMethodologyTransport Sector

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