The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Genetic Diversity of Jute Mallow (Corchorus spp.) Accessions Based on ISSR Markers
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2024-05-21)Jute mallow is a nutritious leafy vegetable. The leaves are rich in proteins, vitamins and essential amino acids. Molecular characterization of Jute mallow with focus on improvement of leaf yield is scarcely reported. In ... -
Pesticidal Plant Treatments Combined with Improved Soil Fertility Can Reduce Damage Caused by Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli) and Bean Fly (Ophiomyia phaseoli) in Common Bean Production (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(MDPI, 2024-06-06)Common bean production is constrained by a multitude of biotic constraints including bean flies and Fusarium wilt in tropical and subtropical farming systems globally. As these pests and diseases attack the crop beneath ... -
A comprehensive review on the distribution of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in the environment across Sub-Saharan Africa revealed significant variation in their concentrations
(Elsevier, 2024-08)Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals known for their widespread use in various industrial and consumer products. They enter the food chain via contaminated water, air, and soil, ... -
Needs and contents of a customized digital tool for retention in care and medication adherence among pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV in Kilimanjaro
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2023-08-15)Background Retention in care and adherence to medication among pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV (PBWLH) are crucial for preventing mother‑to‑child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Wide coverage of mobile phones, ... -
Knowledge and Utilisation of Lodised Salt by School Children and Food Vendors in Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaKnowledge and Utilisation of Lodised Salt by School Children and Food Vendors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(EAHR, 2023-11-30)Background: Universal Salt Iodisation (USI) is globally accepted as a cost-effective strategy for controlling Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD). However, there is a paucity of data on the proper use of ... -
Simple method for identification of women at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in Arusha urban, Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2022-07-06)Background: Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in Tanzania is challenged by limited resources. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a simple method for identification of women at risk of gestational diabetes ... -
Impact of climate change on groundwater recharge in the lake Manyara catchment, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2021-12-15)Groundwater account for about 60 to 80% of water supply to the population of Tanzania's semi-arid regions for domestic and agriculture uses. Despite the importance of groundwater resource in semi-arid areas, limited ... -
Taenia multiceps in Northern Tanzania: An Important but Preventable Disease Problem in Pastoral and Agropastoral Farming Systems
(MDPI, 2022-08-26)Coenurosis due to Taenia multiceps has emerged as a major concern to small ruminant- owning communities in northern Tanzania. Although a high incidence of disease has been reported, gaps still remain in our knowledge of ... -
Macroinvertebrates
(Elsevier, 2022-01-14)This chapter introduces the diversity and community composition of macroinvertebrates occurring in wetlands with emphasis on the permanent and temporary wetlands in the Afrotropical region of the world. The chapter explores ... -
A Machine Learning Model for detecting Covid-19 Misinformation in Swahili Language
(Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 2023-06-02)The recorded cases of corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic disease are millions and its mortality rate was maximized during the period from April 2020 to January 2022. Misinformation arose regarding this threat, which spread ... -
Machine learning model for predicting Peste des Petits Ruminants
(IEEE, 2023-11-16)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease that affects small ruminants and is prevalent in many developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia. It can spread through direct contact, air, and contaminated ... -
Radioactivity and dose assessment of naturally occurring radionuclides in terrestrial environments and foodstuffs: a review of Bahi district, Tanzania
(International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 2023-07-13)In this review, the online searchable research articles were scrutinized for the data presented in line with radioactivity and dose estimates from both terrestrial environments and foodstuffs from Bahi district and other ... -
An Integrated Deep Learning-based Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Detection System: A Case Study for the Kayoola Buses
(IEEE, 2023-11-16)Deep learning-based driver assistance systems (ADAS) have attracted interest from researchers due to their impact on improving vehicle safety and reducing road traffic accidents. In Uganda, road accidents have continued ... -
io-Oil Upgrading over ZSM-5 Catalyst: A Review of Catalyst Performance and Deactivation
(wiley, 2023-12-27)Due to population explosion and industrialization, waste biomass and polymer conversion into biofuel has attracted the interest of researchers. The application of the ZSM-5 catalyst for bio-oil upgrading into renewable ... -
Time Series Analysis of Economic Factors Influencing Deforestation in Tanzania
(Journal of Mathematics and Informatics, 2023-02-28)Climate change is a significant contributor to environmental harm and the rise in Atmospheric carbon dioxide, which raises the earth’s surface temperature. As forests are the primary mechanism for absorbing carbon dioxide ... -
Molecular assessment of genetic diversity of Tanzanian and aflatoxin-resistant maize (Zea mays. L) accessions
(Springer International Publishing, 2024-05-28)Genetic distance information for various maize accessions is important for germplasm improvement and breeding program. However, this information is limited in most of the developing countries such as Tanzania. The present ... -
Posterior Distribution of the Unknown Parameter of Poisson Distribution Under Different Priors: An Application to Under-Fivemortality Data
(Elsevier Inc, 2023-04-23)Under-five mortality rate is one of the most essential indicator of acountry’s socio-economic well-being and public health status. Poissondistribution under different priors such as conjugate/Gamma prior,uniform and Jeffrey’s ... -
Evaluating the performance of faecal sludge dewatering technologies in urban settings of developing African countries: a review
(Taylor & Francis online, 2024-05-02)Inadequate dewatering technologies are reported as the dominant challenge in handling faecal sludge (FS) within urban settings of most African countries. Studies have been carried out to evaluate the efficiencies of unplanted ... -
Common beans imagery dataset for early detection of bean rust and bean anthracnose diseases
(Elsevier, 2024-05-11)Common bean plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector in Tanzania. To most smallholder farmers, the crop serves as a principal source of protein and an essential source of income. Despite its significance, common ... -
Knowledge and practices related to plague persistence in plague-endemic foci, Mbulu District, Tanzania
(Public Library of Science, 2024-05-30)Plague continues to be a major public health concern in African countries. Several social practices and environmental conditions have been associated with the reoccurrence of bubonic plague, especially in places where ...
