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Assessment of levels and distribution of progesterone in receiving waters and wastewaters in the vicinity of Arusha city,Tanzania

Kasambala, Hildegard (NM-AIST, 2020-12)

This study aimed at investigating the levels and distribution of progesterone in receiving waters and wastewaters in Arusha, a fast-growing urban area and third largest city in Tanzania. Also, intend to assess the ...

Assessment of lifestyle risk factors among cardiovascular disease patients attending Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania

Roman, Wilfrida (NM-AIST, 2019-04)

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading causes of hospital admissions in Tanzania. Hypertension (HTN) and coronary artery diseases (CHD) are two most common CVDs frequently diagnosed causes of deaths in ...

Assessment of Mpanda groundwater contamination and the effectiveness of the baobab seeds-derived biochar for iron removal from groundwater

Mkelemi, Magdalena (NM-AIST, 2024-08)

Groundwater in Mpanda District, Tanzania, faces excessive iron content, causing a reddish brown colouration due to oxidized iron species. The present study evaluated Mpanda groundwater contamination and the effectiveness ...

Assessment of needs and contents of a customized digital tool for retention to care and Medication adherence among pregnant and Breastfeeding women living with HIV/AIDS in Kilimanjaro

Maro, Rehema (NM-AIST, 2023-08)

Retention in care and adherence to medication among pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV (PBWLH) are crucial for prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Wide coverage of mobile phones, ...

The assessment of neuronal plasticity following sciatic nerve injuries in rats using electron microscopy and stereological methods

Delibas¸, Burcu; Vianney, John; Kaplan, Süleyman (Elsevier, 2024-02-06)

The transmission of signals to the cell body from injured axons induces significant alterations in primary sensory neurons located in the ganglion tissue, the site of the perikaryon of the affected nerve fibers. Disruption ...

Assessment of non transmittable codewords enhancement to Viterbi Algorithm Decoding

Mrutu, Salehe; Sam, Anael; Mvungi, Nerey (LJS Publishing, 2014-09)

Researchers have shown that practical mobile communication channels introduce errors that are concentrated in a certain locality rather than random errors. These are burst errors caused by deep fading of the wireless channel ...

Assessment of nutritional status and dietary aflatoxins exposure in Children in Singida District Council

Fredrick, Rufina (NM-AIST, 2021-07)

Feeding practices are the critical determinant of the growth and development of children during the first 1000 days of life with a long time effect on adulthood. This study aimed at assessing the diversity and safety ...

Assessment of pastoralists’ vulnerability to trypanosomiasis and effects of climate on tsetse and trypanosomes distribution in Tanzania’s Maasai steppe

Nnko, Happiness (NM-AIST, 2017-12)

For decades, pastoralists have had their adaptation strategies that enable them to thrive in harsh environments. However, changing climate and land management regimes, coupled with under-investments in pastoral areas, ...

Assessment of physical chemical parameters of cashew apples from selected cashew varieties grown in Tanzania

Msoka, Regina (NM-AIST, 2017-12)

Cashew apple fruits are deserted by majority of cashew nuts producers despite of being rich in useful nutrients namely vitamins, minerals and sugar. This study was carried out to determine the physico-chemical parameters ...

Assessment of Physicochemical Profile and Heavy Metal Constituents in the Groundwaters of Rural Areas in Southwest Tanzania

Mkelemi, M.; Mwaijengo, G.; Rwiza, Mwemezi (Springer Naturer, 2024-07-10)

This study focuses on groundwater quality in rural areas of Tanzania, addressing the literature gap on water quality data for sustainable rural development. Most rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa depend on groundwater ...

Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals in Fish from Lake Manyara, Northern Tanzania

Sawe, Shovi; Amasi, Aloyce; Wynants, Maarten (Springer US, 2023-09)

Elemental tracer concentrations of copper, lead, nickel and zinc, were assessed in the muscles of Oreochromis amphimelas and Clarias gariepinus from Lake Manyara, Tanzania, to evaluate their safety to consumers, specifcally ...

Assessment of public awareness on the effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation sources in Tanzania

Nyakyi, Christina; Mpeshe, Saul; Dida, Mussa (ELSEVIER, 2023-12-02)

Devices, equipment and facilities producing Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) are all around human environment. Exposure to NIR has effects to humans. Humans need to be aware of such effects as they are working with NIR sources ...

Assessment of public awareness on the effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation sources in Tanzania

Nyakyi, Christina; Mpeshe, Saul; Dida, Mussa (2023-12-02)

Devices, equipment and facilities producing Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) are all around human environment. Exposure to NIR has effects to humans. Humans need to be aware of such effects as they are working with NIR sources ...

Assessment of resistant Escherichia coli in groundwater sources and sanitary inspection for contamination risk in Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Mduda, Joram; Msuya, Hajirani; Rugaika, Anita; Mzee, Tutu; Laizer, Tajiri; Mkindi, Catherine; Kimaro, Esther (Research square, 2024-03-16)

Background Two billion people globally are using faecal-contaminated water. E. coli poses a health risk due to its potential to cause diseases which highlights the need for understanding its antimicrobial resistance ...

Assessment of risk factors and prevalence of campylobacter and salmonella in chickens under different production systems

Sindiyo, Emmanuel (NM-AIST, 2019-01)

The human population growth and increased urbanization in Tanzania, stimulates emerging of new livestock systems with variable intensification levels. In poultry production, traditional free-range backyard farming is now ...

Assessment of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among patients attending cardiac clinic at a referral hospital in Tanzania

Roman, Wilfrida; Martin, Haikael; Nkya, Elingarami (AME Publishing Company, 2019-04-12)

Background: Mortality and morbidity due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are escalating worldwide, with disproportionately significant worse outcomes in developing countries, due to rapid health and nutrition transition ...