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Research Abstract
Theses and dissertations are among the most important sources of valid detailed
research work. This study aimed at developing and evaluating an online electronic
theses and dissertations system. The University of Dodoma was used as a case study
for this dissertation. A mixed approach data collection method was used effectively
ETDs systems developed through customization of open source software are facing.
The identified challenges such as steep learning curve, inadequate support, presence
requirements from UDOM helped a researcher to develop the UDOMETDS for the
purpose of addressing these challenges and bring the improved version of ETDs
system. Once the UDOMETDS was developed, the system was tested by using
spiral strategy and finally formative evaluation approach was used to evaluate its
users about 52.5% had accepted the implemented UDOMETDS at UDOM. This
signifies that, the researcher has succeeded at high level to address most of
challenges that most of ETDs systems are characterized with. The study suggests the
findings for all higher learning institutions in Tanzania. This will help in reducing