Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Quantifying Risk Reduction in Tanzanian Transport Maintenance Depots Systems,

Kamasi Mbuliza, Department of Civil Engineering, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam NgGoma Chituwo, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) Simba Simira, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18894514
Published: April 26, 2009

Abstract

The study focuses on Tanzanian transport maintenance depots systems, aiming to quantify risk reduction through a Bayesian hierarchical model. A Bayesian hierarchical model was developed to analyse data from Tanzanian transport maintenance depots, incorporating uncertainty quantification through credible intervals. The analysis revealed that the implementation of the proposed Bayesian hierarchical model significantly reduced maintenance costs by approximately 15% compared to traditional methods. The study successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of the Bayesian hierarchical model in risk reduction for transport maintenance depots, providing a robust framework for future applications. Transport authorities should adopt this methodological approach to further optimise and enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their maintenance systems. 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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Kamasi Mbuliza, NgGoma Chituwo, Simba Simira (2009). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Quantifying Risk Reduction in Tanzanian Transport Maintenance Depots Systems,. African Nanotechnology Applications (Technology), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18894514

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TanzaniaHierarchical ModelsBayesian StatisticsQuantitative Risk AnalysisMaintenance SystemsMethodologyEconometrics

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