Browsing Masters Theses and Dissertations [LISBE] by Issue Date
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Assessing soil fertility status and pest infestation levels in selected banana growing regions of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Zanthoxylum chalybeum (Rutaceae) is subject to heavy exploitation throughout its areas of occurrence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite being a common medicinal plant utilized by a large population, little has been documented ... -
Assessing the productivity of Mchare Banana under drip irrigation and rainfed conditions in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Mchare banana (Musa spp. AA genome) is a primary household’s source of diet and incomegenerating crop in the Northern part of Tanzania. Despite its importance and popularity, the yield records of Mchare - Huti Green ... -
Status and effects of insect pests on the cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in southern and central zones, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)This study was conducted from February to March and July to August 2019 in twenty-four (24) cashew fields located in the southern and central zones of Tanzania. In each zone, three districts were selected based on cashew ... -
Determinants associated with adherence to ironfolic acid supplementation among pregnant women in kasulu communities, north-western, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Pregnant women are at high risk of iron and folic acid deficiency anemia. Tanzania adopted the WHO recommendation of 2012 that, all pregnant women should consume a dose of 30- 60 mg IFAS 400 μg daily for first six (6) ... -
Resilience and economic benefits of climate smartagriculture practices in semi-arid Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)The shift of growing seasons onset due to rainfall and seasonal variability are among the climate change impacts affecting agricultural productivity in semi-arid. Seasonal variations in planting dates in semi-arid Tanzania ... -
Antimalarial potential and phytochemical composition of fractions of Lippia kituiensis Vatke (Verbenaceae) growing in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-07)Despite past decades of steady advances in reducing severity of Malaria, statistics show that the disease continues to pose a serious threat to human health. Previous successes in development of antimalarial drugs from ... -
Development of quality dried cashew apple products
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)Cashew apple is an important healthy fruit and yet is highly underutilized in developing countries. This study explored factors affecting utilization of cashew apple among farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions. Semi-structured ... -
Larvicidal and phytochemical analysis of Hypoestes forskaolii extracts against Anopheles gambiae, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)This research evaluated larvicidal potencies and phytochemical analysis of Hypoestes forskaolii (vahl) R. Br root extracts. Larvicidal activities were tested to Anopheles gambiae, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. ... -
Factors associated with infectious bursal disease vaccination failure in chickens in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is a viral infection that affects young chicks. The IBD outbreaks in vaccinated chickens are frequently reported in Tanzania. The current study was conducted to determine the possible ... -
Perceptions and experiences of community-networks that facilitate engagement in health research: Ifakara Health Institute-Bagamoyo case-study
(NM-AIST, 2021-05)Involvement of communities in the field of health research collectively known as community engagement is considered as ethical conduct of research. At the Ifakara Health Research Institute (IHI) in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, ... -
An investigation of adequacy of the current micronutrient fortification in the mandatory fortified food vehicles in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-06)Micronutrient fortification of cooking oil, wheat and maize flours is mandatory in Tanzania since 2011. Up-to-date information regarding the compliance of micronutrient fortification is limited in the country. This ... -
Factors affecting applicability of community health workers trainings in maternal and neonatal health in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Maternal and neonatal mortalities are global public health of concern and are estimated to cause about 830 women deaths every day, of which 99% are from sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania maternal and neonatal ... -
Iodine status and dietary habits among Primary School children in Kinondoni, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Tanzania is one of the countries where excessive iodine intake has been reported; hence intervention and identification of possible causes is required. The present study assessed iodine status and determined the critical ... -
Biological properties and safety profile of extracts from locally grown banana leaves in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)The current study assessed the biological properties and safety profile of extracts from locally grown banana leaves in Arusha (Tanzania) to affirm their possible use for wound dressing. Phytoconstituents screening ... -
Dog-related practices among rural communities in the Kilosa District, Tanzania: implications for rabies prevention interventions
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Rabies is a disease which is most transmitted to humans through infected domestic dog bites. The disease is preventable through mass dog vaccination (MDV) or timely access to Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) injections ... -
Variations in nutrient composition and oil stability of oyster nuts (telfairia pedata) across different agro- climatic conditions in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to the underutilization of available nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agroclimatic conditions. Oys ... -
Development of ta2o5 electrochemically reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite electochemical sensor for oxytetracycline detection in Milk
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Various kinds of antimicrobials are being used in the veterinary sector for therapeutic and growth promotion purposes. Significant amounts of antimicrobial residues are released in the milk and exert harmful effects ... -
Assessment of nutritional status and dietary aflatoxins exposure in Children in Singida District Council
(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 ... -
Conjugative plasmids disseminating ctx-m-15 among enterobacteriaceae from human, animals and the environment in Mwanza Tanzania: a need to intensify one health approach
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Globally, blaCTX-M-15 beta-lactamases are the most popular extended spectrum beta-lactamase alleles that are widely distributed due its mobilization by mobile genetic elements in several compartments. We aimed to determine ... -
Assessment of environmental enteric dysfunction (eed) in Healthy and undernourished children-a crosstalk between eed and stunting
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Undernutrition affects 20% of children under five in the developing world. Stunting is a prevalent form of undernutrition. Global prevalence of stunting in 2019 was 21.4%, while current Tanzania national average is ...