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Analysis of spatio-temporal climate variability of a shallow lake catchment in Tanzania
(IWA Publishing, 2021)This study analyzed the trends and spatio-temporal variability in rainfall and temperature, and the length of the rainy season (LRS) in the Lake Manyara catchment, Tanzania, covering a period between 1988 and 2018 using ... -
Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Hospital Wastewater
(Applied Microbiology, 2023-07-08)Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in treated hospital wastewater effluents constitute a major environmental and public health concern. The aim of this study was to investigate the ... -
Antibiotic-resistant microbial populations in urban receiving waters and wastewaters from Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance against certain medications in the pathogenic microbial community is globally increasing due to the continual discharge and disposal of pharmaceuticals in the environment. The phenomenon resulted ... -
Applicability of bio-adsorbents synthesized from maize/corn plant residues for heavy metals removal from aquatic environments: an insight review
(EQA-International Journal of Environmental Quality, 2023-07-14)The underutilization of agricultural waste products in recent years has resulted in environmental issues owing to improper disposal. As a result, heavy metals removal from aqueous systems utilizing sorbent materials produced ... -
Applicability of bio-adsorbents synthesized from maize/corn plant residues for heavy metals removal from aquatic environments:an insight review
(International Journal of Environmental Quality, 2023-07-04)The underutilization of agricultural waste products in recent years has resulted in environmental issues owing to improper disposal. As a result, heavy metals removal from aqueous systems utilizing sorbent materials produced ... -
Application of Magnetic Surfactants in Nanoparticle Fabrication
(ACS Publication, 2023-08-28)Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are a group of nanoparticles made from a magnetic material such as iron, chromium, manganese, cobalt or nickel and a chemical component that exhibit superparamagnetic properties. They have a ... -
The application of nutrient budget models to determine the ecosystem health of the Wami Estuary, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2018-04)Using the LOICZ and the UEE models we estimated the nutrient budget in the Wami River estuary, Tanzania, to better understand the functioning of the ecosystem and assess its health. We found that during the wet season, ... -
Application of sustainability indicators for the evaluation and selection of robust organic-rich wastewater treatment technology for resource recovery
(AIMS Press, 2024-10-29)A comparative study was conducted to compare the performance of waste stabilization ponds (WSPs) with an upflow operation type advanced facultative pond integrated with constructed wetland (AFP-CW) technologies. Our aim ... -
Application of up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor integrated with constructed wetland for treatment of banana winery effluent
(IWA Publishing, 2017-08-01)Agroprocessing constitutes sizeable industries in the Eastern Africa region discharging wastes into the environment. Proper management of industrial waste is perceived as expensive and enforcement of laws is weak. Generally, ... -
Applications of Natural Rocks as Heat-Storage Materials for Food Drying in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2025-10-03)Natural rocks are emerging as a viable solution for solar heat storage in Sub-Saharan Africa due to their low cost and accessibility, as well as their ability to reduce energy costs and reliance on solar energy. This study ... -
Approaches to the mitigation of ammonia inhibition during anaerobic digestion – a review
(IWA Publishing, 2020-06-03)The digestion process of organic waste rich in high ammonia content has always been a gridlock during methanogenesis process. The free ammonia may increase inhibition/toxicity, which in turn affects the microbial community ... -
Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania and health implications: A policy perspective
(Elsevier, 2023-03-17)The mineral sector, especially its small-scale subsector, has become significant in the emerging economies of the Global South. Tanzania is the focus of this policy exposition paper because, aside from Ghana and South ... -
Assessing Land Use/Cover dynamics of the Ngorongoro world heritage site in Tanzania using a hybrid CA–Markov model
(Authorea, 2020-10)In this study, land-use/cover pattern of the UNESCO world heritage site, Ngorongoro Conservation Area; is analyzed using the CA–Markov model with the help of RS and GIS. Hybrid classification techniques ware used to monitor ... -
Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Climate Changes on River Discharge towards Lake Victoria
(MDPI, 2023-05-08)The Lake Victoria basin’s expanding population is heavily reliant on rainfall and river flow to meet their water needs, making them extremely vulnerable to changes in climate and land use. To develop adaptation and ... -
Assessing the Performance of Constructed Wetland for Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Using Sugarcane Molasses as a Carbon Source
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2025-04-22)Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a widespread environmental issue at mining sites globally. AMD is caused by pyrite oxidation which produces an acidic discharge > 2500 mg/L of sulfate, dissolved heavy metals at high amounts and ... -
Assessment of agrochemical residues in wastewater from selected horticultural farms in Arusha, Tanzania
(International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2015-09-07)Arusha region in Tanzania has been involved for quite some time on commercial horticulture. The use of agrochemicals results to increased crop productivity and consequently offers farmers major economic returns. However, ... -
Assessment of contamination level of a Tanzanian river system with respect to trace metallic elements and their fate in the environment
(IWA Publishing, 2022-04-01)The quality of water and sediments from a marginally-studied river was investigated with respect to As, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn including their fractionation behavior and environmental risk. Samples were collected ... -
Assessment of dairy wastewater treatment and its potential for biogas production at Tanga fresh limited
(Tanzania Journal of Science, 2016-03-16)The extent of pollution of dairy wastewater treated in a septic tank and its potential for biogas production was investigated. Performance of the existing treatment system was assessed through characterization of both raw ... -
Assessment of Fluoride Bioaccumulation Potential in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Reared in Fluoride Rich Water
(University of Dar es Salaam, 2021-05)Fluoride bioaccumulation in fish poses a significant impact on their growth, survival and consequently to upper trophic levels. Few studies have reported the impacts of high fluoride concentrations and their accumulation ... -
Assessment of fluoride removal in a batch electrocoagulation process: A case study in the Mount Meru Enclave
(Elsevier B.V., 2021-03-04)The presence of excessive amounts of fluoride than prescribed standards has been reported in various sources of domestic water supply around the slopes of Mount Meru and other parts in Tanzania. Efforts to remove the ...