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Co-exposure risks of pesticides residues and bacterial contamination in fresh fruits and vegetables under smallholder horticultural production systems in Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2020-07-25)This study was carried out to investigate the risks of simultaneous exposure to pesticide residues and bacteria contaminants in locally produced fresh vegetables and vegetables in Tanzania. A total of 613 samples were ... -
Co-management of Lake Victoria Fisheries
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2017-11-29)There have been concerns about the declining fish catches and fisheries ecosystem health for a number of fisheries including Lake Victoria. Consequently, a co-management system has been introduced as a means of, among ... -
Coastal upwelling and seasonal variation in phytoplankton biomass in the Pemba Channel
(African Journals Online, 2021-02-11)This study was conducted in the Pemba Channel off Tanga Region in northern Tanzania to investigate physical and chemical factors that drive changes in phytoplankton biomass. Three transects off Mwaboza, Vyeru and Sahare ... -
Cockle (Anadara granosa) shells-based hydroxyapatite and its potential for defluoridation of drinking water
(Elsevier, 2022-03-03)The present study describes the synthesis and characterization of a hydroxyapatite (HAp)-based adsorbent derived from biogenic cockle (Anadara granosa) shells for the defluoridation of drinking water. The raw cockle shells ... -
Cockle (Anadara granosa) shells-based hydroxyapatite and its potential for defluoridation of drinking water
(Elsevier, 2022-02-27)The present study describes the synthesis and characterization of a hydroxyapatite (HAp)-based adsorbent derived from biogenic cockle (Anadara granosa) shells for the defluoridation of drinking water. The raw cockle shells ... -
Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology in Tanzania: Patterns in Relation to Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018-09-28)Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal ... -
Colorectal cancer epidemiology in Tanzania: patterns in relation to dietary and lifestyle factors
(NM-AIST, 2019-01)Chronic non-communicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. This study has designed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal cancer and ... -
Column design for groundwater hardness removal using cashew nut shells activated carbon with potential application in low-income communities
(2020-01)tigated. Water hardness has a significant impact on groundwater, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to wasted investments in borehole drilling and worsening accessibility to potable water. In many developing ... -
A column design for groundwater hardness removal using cashew nut shells activated carbon with potential application in low-income communities
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Water hardness has been associated with various human health problems. In many developing countries, groundwater is the main source of drinking water. Water hardness has a significant impact on groundwater quality, ... -
Combination of natural betanidin dye with synthetic organic sensitiser towards dye-sensitised solar cell application
(NM-AIST, 2023-05)Betanidins belong to natural red-purple pigments betacyanins, which experimentally demonstrated good light adsorption in a visible range and might be suitable for the dye sensitised solar cell (DSSCs). Instability is a ... -
Combined reverse osmosis and constant-current operated capacitive deionization system for seawater desalination
(Elsevier B.V., 2014-07-01)There is an increase in the use of water purification technologies to produce the purified water from saline water. The desalination process may either involve the use of a single desalination technology, or may include ... -
Combining Clinical Symptoms and Patient Features for Malaria Diagnosis: Machine Learning Approach
(Taylor & Francis online, 2022-01-30)Presumptive treatment and self-medication for malaria have been used in limited-resource countries. However, these approaches have been considered unreliable due to the unnecessary use of malaria medication. This study ... -
Combining Multiple Assays Improves Detection and Serotyping of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus. A Practical Example with Field Samples from East Africa
(MDPI, 2021-08-10)Multiple serotypes and topotypes of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) circulate in endemic areas, posing considerable impacts locally. In addition, introductions into new areas are of great concern. Indeed, in recent ... -
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 ... -
Common predators and factors influencing their abundance in Anopheles funestus aquatic habitats in rural south-eastern Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2023-06-26)Background The role of larval predators in regulating the Anopheles funestus population in various malaria-endemic countries remains relatively unknown. This study aimed to investigate the common predators that co-exist ... -
Community antibiotic usage and the characterization of antibiotic resistance among common bacterial isolates in selected rural and urban districts of the DODOMA Region, Central TANZANIA
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Antibiotic resistance threatens the treatment of bacterial infections globally. This cross- sectional study was conducted from August 2019 to May 2021 in Dodoma. The aim was to understand the prevalence and determinants ... -
Community awareness on fluoride contaminant sources: a case study at Mount Meru slopes in Northern Tanzania
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-10-27)A study was conducted around the slopes of Mount Meru in Arumeru district of Arusha region at Ngarenanyuki ward, to update the awareness of the potential routes of human exposure to unacceptable levels of fluoride. ... -
Community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices associated with transmission of urinary schistosomiasis in an endemic region: a qualitative crosssectional study
(BMC Public Health, 2019-06-07)Background: In an effort to complement the current chemotherapy based schistosomiasis control interventions in Shinyanga district, community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices were qualitatively assessed using ... -
Community-based Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR): Determinants and policy implications in Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2021-10)Forest landscape restoration (FLR) has gained global scientific and political attention in recent times, with many sub-Saharan African countries committing to restoration targets. Despite the commitments, there is a dearth ... -
Community-based methods of using goldenberry (Physalis peruviana L.) for managing Salmonella typhi
(INNSPUB, 2022-08)Physalis peruviana has been used for the treatment of bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral infections. The purpose of this study was to establish knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the ethnobotanical value ...