https://journals.mocu.ac.tz/index.php/eaj-sas <p align="justify">The East African Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS) is a multidisciplinary and biannual double-blind peer-review Journal that publishes articles online and in print media. Since its establishment, the Journal has provided a platform for researchers and academics to share their research findings, knowledge and experiences through research/scholarly articles, book reviews, article reviews and case commentaries.</p> Moshi Co-operative University en-US East African Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS) 0856-9681 https://journals.mocu.ac.tz/index.php/eaj-sas/article/view/331 <p>This study investigated the relationship between planning processes and university performance in Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive correlational survey design was employed to explore this connection. The study's target population included 5290 employees from three universities within the state. A sample of 357 staff members was selected using a combination of stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using two instruments such as the Planning Processes Questionnaire and the University Performance Questionnaire, which demonstrated ordinal alpha reliability values of 0.95 and 0.87, respectively. The study aimed to answer two research questions and test six hypotheses. Descriptive statistics, specifically the median, were applied to address the research questions, while Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a strong, significant relationship between planning processes and university performance in Kwara State (β = 0.892, t = 23.489, p &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, a positive correlation was identified between academic planning processes and university performance (β = 0.124, t = 2.484, p &lt; 0.05). In conclusion, the study emphasises that effective planning processes are integral to improving university performance in Kwara State. It is recommended that university administrators prioritise strategic planning to achieve internal, process, and external objectives.</p> Saheed Oyeniran Atolagbe Adetiba Israel Oyun Copyright (c) 2025 East African Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS) 2024-12-30 2024-12-30 6 2 12 23 10.2023/eaj-sas.v6i2.331 https://journals.mocu.ac.tz/index.php/eaj-sas/article/view/320 <p>This study examined the influence of socio-economic factors on the sustained adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies in the West Usambara Mountains, Tanzania. A sample of 124 households was selected through simple random sampling from a population of 140 farming households involved in the Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security Project between 2011–2019. Data were collected through household surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. The analysis employed the Multivariate Probit Model and thematic analysis. The study found that age, gender, education, income, and household size influenced the adoption of weather information services, improved seeds, organic fertilisers, terraces and tree planting. Access to credit, technical training, and social organisations also played key roles in sustained adoption. This study concludes that socio-economic factors are crucial for the sustainable adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies. Policymakers and agricultural extension workers should consider these factors when designing and implementing climate-smart agricultural interventions to ensure their long-term success.</p> Emmanuel P. Mzingula Fatihiya Massawe Raymond Salanga Copyright (c) 2025 East African Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS) 2024-12-30 2024-12-30 6 2 1 11 10.2023/eaj-sas.v6i2.320