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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Taenia solium Cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Northern Tanzania
(MDPI, 2024-05-23)Background: Taeniosis and cysticercosis are human infections caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This study is a baseline for community-based intervention. We determined the prevalence of human cysticercosis and ... -
Associated factors contributing abundance of fleas on rodents in plague endemic area of Karatu district, northern Tanzania.
(IEEE, 2023-07-10)Fleas are small wingless hematophagous insect that are frequently infesting on rodents and other small mammals while acting as reservoirs and vectors of many rodent borne zoonotic diseases including plague infectious disease ... -
The randomness and uncertainty in dynamics of lymphatic filariasis: CTMC stochastic approach
(EPJ PLUS - Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, 2024-02-15)Lymphatic filariasis represents the primary cause of long-term, permanent disability, and dysfunction in the human immune system. In this study, we have devised and assessed deterministic and continuous-time Markov chain ... -
The Significance of Stochastic CTMC Over Deterministic Model in Understanding the Dynamics of Lymphatic Filariasis With Asymptomatic Carriers
(Hindawi, 2024-05-04)Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of chronic and irreversible damage to human immunity. This paper presents deterministic and continuous-time Markov chain (CTMC) stochastic models regarding lymphatic filariasis ... -
Population dynamics of the Multimammate rat (Mastomys natalensis) and Makundi’s brush fur rat (Lophuromys makundii) and their implications in disease …
(Springer, 2024-03-06)Understanding host population dynamics in connection to disease persistence is important for determining the epizootic risks present in plague foci. We used a capture-mark-recapture method to investigate the population ... -
Morphological evidence for the potential protective effects of curcumin and Garcinia kola against diabetes in the rat hippocampus
(Research Sqare, 2024-03-25)This research investigated the effects of sciatic nerve transection and diabetes on the hippocampus, and the protective effects of Garcinia kola and curcumin. Thirty-five adult male Wistar albino rats were divided into ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phytocompound Variations in Leaves, Bark and Roots of Allspice (Pimenta Dioica) Collections in Tanzania
(AIJR, 2024-02-06)he efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction process ... -
The neuroprotective effects of baobab and black seed on the rat hippocampus exposed to a 900-MHz electromagnetic field
(Elsevier, 2024-04)This study investigated the potential effects on the hippocampus of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) disseminated by mobile phones and the roles of baobab (Adansonia digitata) (AD) and black seed (Nigella sativa) (BS) in ... -
Reduction in rancidity development in fortified whole‐grain maize meal by hot‐air drying of the grain
(Cereal & Grains assosiation, 2023-12-19)Background and Objective: Maize is the major staple in sub‐Saharan Africa. Whole‐grain maize meal (WGMM) is highly susceptible to rancidity develop- ment. This work investigated whether rancidity development in ... -
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Infection Among Blood Donors in the Western Zone of Tanzania
(preprint, 2024-04-30)Background In the western zone of Tanzania, there is limited information for the prevalence of hepatitis B infection. In this study, we analyzed the dataset of blood donors to determine seroprevalence and socio-demographic ... -
Effectiveness of Point of Entry Health Screening Measures among Travelers in the Detection and Containment of the International Spread of COVID-19: A Review of the Evidence
(MDPI, 2024-03-28)COVID-19 remains a communicable disease with the capacity to cause substantial damage to health and health systems. Enhanced health screening at points of entry (POEs) is a public health measure implemented to support ... -
Processing complementary foods to reduce mycotoxins in a medium scale Tanzanian mill: A hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) approach
(Elsevier, 2024-03-22)Designing and implementing processing procedures for producing safe complementary foods in dynamic and unregulated food systems where common food staples are frequently contaminated with mycotoxins is chal- lenging. This ... -
Production, Postharvest Practice, Marketing and Challenges of Smallholder Vegetable Producers in Tanzania
(African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2024-04-27)Beside staple crops, the fruits and vegetables subsector contribute significantly to domestic and export markets. Yet, this subsector faces a number of challenges that limits its full growth potential. Through 383 randomly ... -
Exploring the nutritional potentials of wild Vigna legume species for neo-domestication prospects
(Cambridge University Press, 2024-02-14)Projected increases in human population suggest that 70% more food will be needed in the near future, this makes it imperative to search for alternative food and feed sources for human and animal nutrition to feed the ... -
Botanical biopesticides have an influence on tomato quality through pest control and are cost-effective for farmers in developing countries
(PLOS ONE, 2023-11-28)Synthetic insecticides heavily applied to manage agricultural pests are highly hazardous to the environment and non-target organisms. Their overuse through repeated treatments in smallholder farming communities is frequent. ... -
Physicochemical and microbiological characterization and of hospital wastewater in Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-08-24)Given the complex composition of hospital wastewater and the high risk of initiating disease outbreaks, comprehensive monitoring and treatment of hospital wastewater are required to prevent social and environ- mental ... -
Assessment of resistant Escherichia coli in groundwater sources and sanitary inspection for contamination risk in Bagamoyo, Tanzania
(Research square, 2024-03-16)Background Two billion people globally are using faecal-contaminated water. E. coli poses a health risk due to its potential to cause diseases which highlights the need for understanding its antimicrobial resistance ... -
Spirulina (Arthrospira fusiformis, Gomont 1892) as a High-Quality Feed Ingredient for Nile Tilapia Fingerlings
(Tanzania Journal of science, 2023-08-23)A partially randomized experimental design was conducted to evaluate the effect and potential of spirulina species (Arthrospira fusiformis) isolated from Momela Lakes, Tanzania, on the growth, antioxidant capacity, feed ... -
Sustaining indigenous Maasai Alalili silvo-pastoral conservation systems for improved community livelihood and biodiversity conservation in East African rangelands Elkana HezronID*, Issakwisa B. N
(PLOS ONE, 2024-04-29)Alalili system is one among the fewest remnant African indigenous and local knowledge systems that is traditionally practiced by Maasai pastoral communities to conserve certain portions of rangeland resources such as ... -
Economic Burden of Livestock Abortions in Northern Tanzania
(Cambridge University press, 2024)Livestock abortion is a source of economic loss for farmers, but its economic impact has not been estimated in many Low and Middle-Income Countries. This article presents an estimation methodology and estimates for the ...
