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Inter-epidemic Rift Valley fever virus infection incidence and risks for zoonotic spillover in northern Tanzania
(PLOS, 2022-10-28)Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has caused epidemics involving people and animals across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. A number of studies have found evidence for the circulation of ... -
Interactions Between Sodium Ion and Constituents of Chitosan: DFT Study
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-09-03)Glucosamine and acetylglucosamine are the constituents of chitosan and chitin natural biopolymers. In the present study, the structure and properties of the D-glucosamine monomer (A), N-acetylglucosamine monomer (B), and ... -
Interactive effects of dragonfly larvae andBacillusthuringiensisvar.israelensison mosquito ovipositionand survival
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023-09-05)The biological larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is used worldwide to control reproduction of mosquitoes in freshwater habitats. However, its impact on the ecosystem including nontarget species is ... -
Intercropping System, Rhizobia Inoculation, Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization: A Strategy of Soil Replenishment for Improved Crop Yield
(International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2016-10)The significant constraint to legumes and cereal crop production in most sub- Saharan Africa countries is the loss of soil fertility. The most limiting soil nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) ... -
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
(ELSEVIER, 2024-03-04)Understanding rodent-ectoparasite interactions and the factors driving them is important in understanding the epidemiology of diseases involving an arthropod vector. Fleas are the primary vector for Yersinia pestis, ... -
Internationalization of Small and Medium Enterprises from Arusha Tanzania: Market Information, Financial Resourc es and Product Quality Setbacks
(Redfame Publishing, 2018-05-29)The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are key players towards reviving the economy and livelihood development in Tanzania, yet their involvement in international business is still unsatisfactory. This study therefore ... -
Internet of things (IoT)‑based on real‑time and remote boiler fuel monitoring system: a case of Raha Beverages Company Limited, Arusha‑Tanzania
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-11-20)RAHA Beverages Company (RABEC) is one of the banana wine production companies that utilizes fuel in steam produc- tion in Arusha-Tanzania, where fuel data conditions such as temperature, pressure, discharge, fuel level, ... -
Internet of things based package and parcel tracking and monitoring system for public buses in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)This project developed and implemented Internet of Things (IoT)-based system for tracking and monitoring packages and parcels. In today’s era where technology is continuously evolving and improving. The concept of the ... -
Internet of things based system for environmental conditions monitoring in poultry house: A case of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Poultry health is imperative for the continued growth of poultry and increased production. Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and Ammonia gas impact the health of the poultry; whereby, they can ... -
Internet of Things Security in Cloud: A Review on Fog Layer Security
(IEEE AFRICON, 2023-10-31)Cloud computing in IoT systems enables flexible design with distributed data, infrastructure, and resources accessible from diverse industrial settings. The tremendous rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has posed numerous ... -
Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk Factors
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016-09-15)In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies.This study aimed at studying the ... -
Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk Factors
(Hindawi, 2016-10-16)In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies. This study aimed at studying the ... -
Invasion status and potential management options for the invasive tree species maesopsis eminii in amani nature forest reserve, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-03)Invasion of Maesopsis eminii in Amani Nature Forest Reserve was considered an ecological disaster in the 1980s. After more than 50 years have elapsed since its introduction, there is little information available on its ... -
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 ... -
Invasive plants: ecological effects, status, management challenges in Tanzania and the way forward
(Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES), 2017-03-31)Over decades invasive plants have been exerting negative pressure on native vascular plant’s and hence devastating the stability and productivity of the receiving ecosystem. These effects are usually irreversible if ... -
Invasive weeds with pesticidal properties as potential new crops
(Elsevier, 2017)Plants with pesticidal properties have been investigated for decades as alternatives to synthetics, but only a handful have been commercialised and developed as non-food cash crops. One of the reasons why pesticidal plants ... -
Invasive weeds with pesticidal properties as potential new crops
(Elsevier, 2017-12-30)Plants with pesticidal properties have been investigated for decades as alternatives to synthetics, but only a handful have been commercialised and developed as non-food cash crops. One of the reasons why pesticidal plants ... -
Invasive weeds with pesticidal properties as potential new crops
(Elsevier, 2017)Plants with pesticidal properties have been investigated for decades as alternatives to synthetics, but only a handful have been commercialised and developed as non-food cash crops. One of the reasons why pesticidal plants ... -
Investigating Cutoff Technique for Improved Water Saving and Productivity in Furrow Irrigation System
(Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2021-10-04)The cutoff technique has not been adequately investigated despite being the most practiced among smallholder farmers. This study aimed at scenarios of improving water application efficiency, distribution uniformity, and ... -
Investigating effects of agricultural pesticides on susceptibility and fitness parameters of Malaria vectors in rural south eastern, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)The aim of this study was to investigate effects of agrochemicals on susceptibility and fitness of the malaria vectors, An. gambiae s.l across farming areas in Tanzania. An exploratory mixed-methods study was conducted ...