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Efficacy of a reduced dose of multiple micronutrient powder supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in Arusha district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Iron deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional problem affecting children underfive years old in the developing countries. The deficiency is a result of inadequate intake and insufficient absorption of iron-rich ... -
Efficacy of a reduced dose of multiple micronutrient powder supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in arusha district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Iron deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional problem affecting children underfive years old in the developing countries. The deficiency is a result of inadequate intake and insufficient absorption of iron-rich ... -
Efficacy of Different Doses of Multiple Micronutrient Powder on Haemoglobin Concentration in Children Aged 6–59 Months in Arusha District
(Hindawi Scientifica, 2019-02-03)In Tanzania’s Arusha District, anaemia is a significant public health problem. Recently, home fortification with multiple micronutrient powder was recommended, and daily use of one sachet has shown to be effective. However, ... -
Efficacy of land use designation in protecting habitat in the miombo woodlands: Insights from Tanzania
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2017-03-17)Loss of natural landscapes surrounding major conservation areas compromise their future and threaten long-term conservation. We evaluate the effectiveness of fully and lesser protected areas within Katavi-Rukwa and ... -
The Efficacy of Single-Dose versus Double-Dose Praziquantel Treatments on Schistosoma mansoni Infections: Its Implication on Undernutrition and Anaemia among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities, Northwestern Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2017-09-28)Administering more than one treatment may increase Praziquantel cure and egg reduction rates, thereby hastening achievement of schistosomiasis transmission control. A total of 431 S. mansoni-infected schoolchildren were ... -
Efficiency of a constructed wetland in removing microbial contaminants from pre-treated municipal wastewater
(Elsevier, 2014)In most capital towns, urban wastewater discharging into the environment is highly enriched in a wide range of microbial contaminants, thus threatening people’s health and the quality of the receiving basin water and other ... -
Efficiency of fractionated γ-irradiation doses to eliminate vegetative cells and spores of Bacillus cereus from raw rice
(2013-04-30)Efficacy of fractionated γ-irradiation to eliminate vegetative and spore forms of Bacillus cereus from raw rice was studied. Viable bacteria and spores count performed after irradiation treatment revealed that vegetative ... -
Electrochemical Sensing Fabricated with TaO Nanoparticle-Electrochemically Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for the Detection of Oxytetracycline.
(MDPI, 2020-01-08)A novel tantalum pentoxide nanoparticle-electrochemically reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite-modified glassy carbon electrode (TaO-ErGO/GCE) was developed for the detection of oxytetracycline in milk. The composition, ... -
Elements of agroecological pest and disease management
(University of California Press, 2022-06-01)The development of large-scale monocropped agrisystems has facilitated increased problems with pests and diseases, perpetuating the reliance of farmers on synthetic pesticides. The economic success of synthetic inputs ... -
Emerging issues and challenges associated with conservation of the African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in the semi-arid areas of Tanzania
(International Network for Natural Sciences, 2019-11)The aim of this review is to discuss the emerging issues and challenges in baobab conservation based on the climate change, emerging challenges related to herbivory and human use such as emerging of new markets for baobab ... -
Encroachment dynamics of Acacia drepanolobium in Maswa game reserve
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)Habitat degradation, caused in particular by woody plant encroachment, has been a common phenomenon in savanna ecosystems. With increasing woody plant cover in open savanna grassland, structural changes and their associated ... -
Endophytic Rhizobacteria for Mineral Nutrients Acquisition in Plants: Possible Functions and Ecological Advantages
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2021-03-05)Nutrient-deficiency in agricultural soils is a major problem in many parts of the world, it is, therefore, artificial fertilizers are widely used to boost crop production. Unfortunately, these fertilizers are associated ... -
Enhanced one Health surveillance approaches to guide the elimination of dog-mediated rabies in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Rabies causes approximately 59 000 human deaths worldwide annually. A global target of zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies has been set for 2030, and large-scale control programs are now advocated. However, there ... -
Enhanced oral bioavailability of the antiretroviral efavirenz encapsulated in poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanoparticles by a spray-drying method.
(NANOMEDICINE, 2014-10-17)Aim: To encapsulate efavirenz (EFV) within poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) nanoparticles (NPs) and compare the oral pharmacokinetics with that of EFV-loaded micelles and pure EFV NPs. Materials & methods: EFV-loaded PCL ... -
Enhanced use of beneath-canopy vegetation by grazing ungulates in African savannahs
(Elsevier B.V., 2010-12)The cover of large trees in African savannahs is rapidly declining, mainly due to human land-use practices. Trees improve grass nutrient quality and contribute to species and structural diversity of savannah vegetation. ... -
Enhancement of plant extracts use for pest control and growth promotion of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)For smallholder farmers, suitable plants for pest management and as foliar feed are obtained with ease, and when successfully exploited, could contribute to local income generation through commercialization. However, ... -
Enhancing Food Grains Storage Systems through Insect Pest Detection and Control Measures for Maize and Beans: Ensuring Food Security Post-COVID-19 Tanzania
(MDPI, 2024-02-21)COVID-19 poses a significant threat to the present and future of mankind. The emergence of diverse strains during the pandemic creates uncertainty regarding their disappearance or resurgence. Lockdown measures and travel ... -
Enhancing knowledge among smallholders on pollinators and supporting field margins for sustainable food security
(Elsevier Ltd., 2019-08)Agro-ecological intensification (AEI) harnesses natural processes, such as pollination, that support sustainable crop production and can buffer against future food security risks. However, the transition from conventional ... -
Enhancing livestock vaccination decision-making through rapid diagnostic testing
(Elsevier Ltd., 2019-12)• Compared to vaccination, the collective approach to diagnostic testing presents a low-fixed cost. • Existing household livestock-health behaviors increase the likelihood for uptake of preventative health practices. ... -
Enhancing on-farm fodder availability and utilization for sustainable dairy production in the smallholder farming systems of western usambara highlands, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Dairy cattle farmers in Tanzania experience a huge decline in milk production due to insufficient feed supply to their animals particularly during the dry seasons. This poses a great challenge to sustainability of ...