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Catalytic supercritical water gasification of biomass waste using iron-doped alkaline earth catalysts
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2022-05-18)The objective of this study is to optimise the process of supercritical water gasification of rice husk biomass utilising a low-cost catalyst made from alkaline-earth materials. The interactions between catalyst loading ... -
Catalytic tar conversion and the prospective use of iron-based catalyst in the future development of biomass gasification: a review
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-06-27)Biomass is a promising renewable energy source which is available globally, mostly in developing countries where access to clean and affordable energy is a critical problem. Biomass gasification is an interesting technology ... -
Cattle dung production, management and utilization practices in the smallholding dairy farming systems of East Africa: A situational analysis in Lushoto District, Tanzania
(Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2018-04-30)This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern Tanzania. ... -
Cattle dung production, management and utilization practices in the smallholding dairy farming systems of East Africa: A situational analysis in Lushoto District, Tanzani
(INNSPUB, 2018-04-30)This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern ... -
Caudal fin as a proxy for dorsal muscle for nutrient enrichment monitoring using stable isotope analysis: the case of Gerres filamentosus and G. oyena from mangrove creeks of Tanzania
(Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, 2022)The use of fish dorsal muscles in stable isotope studies, which is an invasive method that results in fish deaths, limits their applicability for rare and endangered fish species, as well as when large sample sizes and ... -
Causal relationship between Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED), poor WaSH practices and growth failure in children from Rukwa-Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2022-07)Stunting is the most prevalent form of chronic undernutrition. The Rukwa region in Tanzania has one of the highest prevalence of stunting, despite being one of the most food secure region in the country. It is therefore ... -
CD14+ cells are required for IL-12 response in bovine blood mononuclear cells activated with Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7 and TLR8 ligands
(Elsevier, 2008)Single-stranded viral RNA (ssRNA) was recently identified as the natural ligand for TLR7 and TLR8. ssRNA sequences from viruses, as well as their synthetic analogues stimulate innate immune responses in immune cells from ... -
CD5+ B lymphocytes are the main source of antibodies reactive with non-parasite antigens in Trypanosoma congolense-infected cattle
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 1997)Mice infected with African trypanosomes produce exceptionally large amounts of serum IgM, a major part of which binds to non-trypanosome antigens such as trinitrophenol and single-strand DNA. In this paper, we describe ... -
Centralized admission system for advanced level private schools: case of Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)This research takes a look at the various challenges facing admission procedures for Advanced Level (A-Level) private schools case of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. A total of 150 questionnaires was distributed to parents, ... -
Centralized Education Management Information System for Tracking Student’s Academic Progress in Tanzanian Secondary Schools
(International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science, 2019-10)Application of Education Management Information System for administering school academic activities is widely recognized as an essential tool of improving quality of education for sustainable development. However, in ... -
The challenge of reducing road traffic accidents in establishing a sustainable healthy urban community in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are increasingly becoming a big concern in the public health domain. Globally, RTAs kill 1.35 million people annually, approximately 3700 deaths daily and 20 - 50 million injuries per year. ... -
Challenges Affecting Effective Implementation of Financial Management Information Systems in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania as Part of the Digital Ecosystem
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2022-08-02)This study examined the obstacles to the efficient implementation of the Fi nancial Management Information System (FMIS) by Tanzanian local gov ernment authorities. To formulate and test the dependency of variables, the ... -
Challenges and opportunities toward sustainable consumption and value addition of cashew apples in Tanzania
(SAGE Publications, 2020-07-31)Cashew apple is an important healthy fruit due to its high nutrient contents, particularly vitamin C. However, its full potential is yet to be realized in low technological countries. This paper explores farmers’ consumption ... -
Challenges facing community health workers in promoting maternal and neonatal health in Bagamoyo and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania
(https://doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v55i2.4, 2021-06-01)Objectives: Community health workers (CHWs) play significant roles in areas where professional health workforce succumb to serious human resource deficiencies. This study explored challenges the CHWs face in promoting ... -
Challenges in Diagnosis of Febrile illnesses in Tanzania in the Era of Declining Malaria Epidemiology
(American Journal of Research Communication, 2015)Malaria and other febrile illnesses are very common especially in children in developing countries. Due to reliance on clinical algorithms for diagnosis in resource-poor settings, most febrile episodes have always been ... -
The Challenges of Adopting M-Learning Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired Learners in Higher Learning Institution in Tanzania
(International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 2020)In the past decades, the world has experienced major changes in the advancement of learning technologies which has enabled learners to engage in their learning activities anywhere. The penetration of mobile phone internet ... -
Changing Patterns and Drivers of Increased Pesticides Use in Smallholder Vegetable Production Systems in Tanzania
(BioRxiv, 2021-01-18)Pesticides use has become a key component of smallholder horticulture production. Therefore, dynamics in pesticides handling need to be ascertained. This study assessed drivers of pesticides use and determinants of changing ... -
Chapter 8 - Current trends and opportunities of plant-based non-alcoholic probiotic beverages: A European and African perspective
(Elsevier, 2021-05)Although dairy-based foods have been the main probiotic food sources, a range of plant-based products are currently being developed to meet the needs of vegetarians, lactose intolerant persons, individuals on low cholesterol ... -
Characterisation of Malaria Diagnosis Data in High and Low Endemic Areas of Tanzania
(East African Health Research Journal, 2022)Background: Malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in the sub-Saharan African region. Malaria is considered preventable and treatable, but in recent years, it has increased outpatient ... -
Characteristics of briquettes from plastic pyrolysis by-products
(MESI, 2023)Pyrolysis has been proven as a method to reduce plastic waste and produce useful products, especially liquid fuels. However, plastic pyrolysis also produces gases and char as by-products which are being investigated for ...