Browsing Masters Theses and Dissertations [LISBE] by Issue Date
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Evaluation of anti-cancer potential of crude extracts of Annona senegalensis Pers. and Allophylus africanus P Beauv.
(NM-AIST, 2019-10)The medicinal plants Annona senegalensis Pers. and Allophylus africanus P Beav. are traditionally used for the treatment of cancer in Tanzania. However, there is no scientific documentation on their therapeutic ... -
Persistence and diversity of Theileria parva in East Coast fever vaccinated and unvaccinated cattle
(NM-AIST, 2019-11)Infection and Treatment Method (ITM) has been practiced in Tanzania for over 20 years now as a prevention method against East Coast Fever (ECF). However, there is less information regarding the persistence of the Theileria ... -
Evaluation of proximate composition, selected minerals and physicochemical properties of fifteen local mchare cooking bananas
(NM-AIST, 2019-11)This study investigated the proximate composition, selected minerals potassium (K), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) and some physicochemical properties of fifteen Mchare cooking bananas mainly consumed in northern ... -
Spatial distribution and insecticide susceptibility profile of aedes aegypti mosquitoes in south-eastern, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, the main vector species is Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ecology remains ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and its association to HIV related factors among HIV patients on antiretroviral medications in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Effective use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), has greatly upgraded the quality of life and survival of individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS. However, the incidence rate of hypertension is reported growing up. The overall ... -
Preferred resting surfaces of dominant malaria vectors inside different house types in rural south-eastern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Malaria control in Africa relies extensively on indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticidetreated nets (ITNs). Indoor residual spraying typically targets mosquitoes resting on walls, and in few cases ... -
Creating mosquito-free outdoor spaces using transfluthrin-treated chairs and ribbons
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Residents of malaria-endemic communities spend several hours outdoors performing different activities such as cooking, story-telling or eating; thereby exposing themselves to potentially-infectious mosquitoes. This ... -
Determinants of home delivery among women aged 15-24 years in thirteen districts of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Giving birth at health facilities in most of sub-Saharan African countries is still a challenge whereby more than 51% of first-time mothers gives birth at home. In Tanzania more than 37% of women still give birth at home ... -
Bio-efficacy evaluation of long-lasting insecticidal nets after five years of storage: implications for malaria control programmes
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are the most sustainable and effective malaria control tool currently available. Global targets are for ≥80% of the population living in malaria endemic areas to have access to and ... -
Prevalence and distribution of dengue and chikungunya viruses among febrile patients during inter-epidemic period in Morogoro Municipality
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)There is currently sufficient evidence available indicating that dengue and chikungunya viruses might be one of the causes of fever in Tanzania. Lately, the dengue outbreak in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania has raised concerns ... -
Invasion threats of Acacia mearnsii on the growth performance of Pinus patula in Sao Hill Forest plantation
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)This study aimed at determining the extent (distribution, density and structure) of Acacia mearnsii invasion as well as assessing its influence on the performance of Pinus patula by comparing, stem density, basal area ... -
Antioxidant activity of stem bark methanolic extract of Acacia nilotica in controlling organophosphate pesticides toxicity in mice
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Organophosphate (OP) pesticides are reported to cause acute poisoning cases because of their ability to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase enzyme (AChE). Available antidotes are atropine sulfur, pralidoxime (2-pyridine ... -
Exploring the relationship between diabetes mellitus and environmental fluoride contamination in selected areas of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Tanzania is on the increase. Some few studies have linked fluoride contamination with possibilities of having effects on the insulin production resulting to Diabetes Mellitus. This has ... -
Yield and economic viability of intercropping jute mallow (Corchorus Olitorius) with cereals in selected locations of Tanzania
(2020-04)This study was conducted to evaluate the yield and economic viability of intercropping Jute mallow with different cereal crop combinations so that farmers can maximize land use and crop resources for improved crop ... -
Heavy metals and pesticide residues as quality determinants for sustainable management of prawns along the Indian coastline of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)The presence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, were determine. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected along prawns fishing zones in the Indian coastline of Tanzania. Zinc ... -
Evaluation of quinoa (chenopodium quinoa willd) genotypes on growth and yield performance in northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)A set of five quinoa genotypes were evaluated for growth and yield performance under rainfed conditions at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)-Arusha and Kibosho in Kilimanjaro ... -
Development of a natural product rich in bioavailable OMEGA-3 DHA and EPA using locally available ingredients in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)Poor mental health remains a serious public concern worldwide. The most vulnerable individuals are children and adolescents in developing countries. Nutritional deficiency of Omega-3 DHA and EPA has long been recognized ... -
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. ... -
Effectiveness of biological control and socioeconomic impacts of the invasive parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)This study assessed the methods which are likely to be biologically and socio-economically effective to control the invasive species P. hysterophorus in Arusha Tanzania. A variety of methods have been found ineffective ... -
Effectiveness of pesticidal plant extracts on field and post-harvest pests in Bambara groundnuts in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)A randomized complete block design (RCBD) experiment was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Bidens pilosa, Lantana camara, Vernonia amygdalina, Tithonia diversifolia, Tephrosia vogelii and Lippia javanica against ...