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Recovery of acetyl cholinesterase inhibition by Methanolic Bark Extract of Acacia nilotica from Organophosphate Pesticides Exposure in mice model
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2020-01-15)Organophosphates (OPs) pesticides are reported to cause acute poisoning because of their ability to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase enzyme (AChE). Available antidotes drugs are atropine sulfur, Pralidoxime (2-pyridine ... -
Recovery of precious metals from processed wastewater: conventional techniques nexus advanced and pragmatic alternatives
(IWA Publishing, 2023-06-01)The loss of highly sought-after metals such as gold, silver, and platinum during extraction processes not only constitutes a significant waste of valuable resources but also contributes to alarming environmental pollution. ... -
Reducing fragmentation in sharing of information in e-medical recording systems: case of open Mrs and care2x
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Integration of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with clinical research systems has the potential to greatly enhance the efficiency, speed, and safety of medical research. New hypotheses could be generated through mining ... -
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 ... -
A reference machine learning model for prediction of cholera epidemics based-on seasonal weather changes linkages in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)The Cholera epidemic remains a public threat throughout history, affecting vulnerable populations living with unreliable water and sub-standard sanitary conditions. Studies have observed that the occurrence of cholera ... -
Refining Network Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Network Using Energy-Efficient Clustering and DRL-Based Sleep Scheduling.
(MDPI, 2020-03-10)Over the recent era, Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) has attracted much attention among industrialists and researchers owing to its contribution to numerous applications including military, environmental monitoring and so ... -
Regeneration and carboxymethylation of cellulose and its derivatives: application assessment for brewery wastewater treatment
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2021-02-13)Coagulation–flocculation technique is usually employed in wastewater treatment by applying conventional inorganic materials such as alum and ferric chloride. Due cost to environmental challenges associated with the use of ... -
Regeneration of fluoride-saturated bone char by means of wood ash and heat
(International Society for Fluoride Research, Inc, 2016-12-08)The regeneration of fluoride ion (F)-saturated bone char with different concentrations of wood ash in distilled water and by heating was investigated. Samples of 100 g of regenerated bone char were added into plastic ... -
Relaxed complex scheme and molecular dynamics simulation suggests small molecule inhibitor of human TMPRSS2 for combating COVID-19
(Taylor & Francis online, 2021-11-09)As the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose a health and economic crisis worldwide, the quest for drugs and/or vaccines against the virus continues. The human transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2) ... -
Release Kinetic Models of Vanillin and Physicomechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch and Chitosan Nanocomposite Films: Effects of Mixing Order
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-02-20)The effects of mixing sequence of starch–chitosan nanocomposite films on antimicrobial properties of vanillin, the release kinetics of vanillin, and physicomechanical changes of films have been reported. Four types of films ... -
Remediation of Soils Contaminated by Fluoride Using a Fermentation Product of Seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii)
(Hindawi, 2022-10-03)is study investigated the e cacy of fermented seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) on the remediation of uoride-contaminated soil. e soil was amended with either 1.25, 3.0, or 5.0% (w/w) fermented seaweed (FSW), parallel with ... -
Remediation of soils contaminated with fluoride using seaweed-derived materials: case of slopes of mount Meru
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)While exposure to low fluoride is essential for stronger bones and teeth, exposure to high concentration (> 3 mg/L/day) leads to hyperostosis and osteoporosis. This research evaluated the role of fertilizer application ... -
Remote radiation monitoring system at uranium exploration site in Mkuju river
(NM-AIST, 2021-09)Usage of radioactive materials in a number of countless activities has increased rapidly worldwide, thus, increasing Uranium exploration in different countries including Tanzania. As Uranium decays, it emits ionizing ... -
A remote vehicle health monitoring system: a case study of the kayoola electric vehicles
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Due to their complex hardware and software, vehicle systems are challenging to monitor and maintain. As a result, the absence of proper vehicle health monitoring systems leads to several issues, including resource waste, ... -
Removal capacity of faecal pathogens from wastewater by four wetland vegetation: Typha latifolia, Cyperus papyrus, Cyperus alternifolius and Phragmites australis
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2016-05-21)The ability of four wetland vegetation: Typha latifolia, Cyperus papyrus, Cyperus alternifolius and Phragmites mauritianus in removing pathogenic and indicator microorganisms in the wetlands were studied in bucket experiments. ... -
Removal of arsenic in a sand filter coupled with zero valent iron
(Elsevier, 2023-06-22)Arsenic (As) in wastewater has negative effects on the environment and human health, hence As containing wastes must be handled properly. Given the accessibility of metallic iron, studies investigating into the potential ... -
The removal of ciprofloxacin from synthetic wastewater in constructed wetland
(Elsevier, 2023-04-08)Considering the health effects of antibiotics in the environment, effective monitoring and treatment technologies are needed to mitigate social and environmental impacts. The present study was carried out to investigate ... -
Removal of fluoride and pathogens from water using the combined electrocoagulation-inline-electrolytic disinfection process
(IWA Publishing, 2023-07-01)The consecutive removal of fluoride (defluoridation) and pathogens (disinfection) in drinking water through combined electrocoagulation-inline-electrolytic disinfection (EC–ECl2) process with aluminum and dimension-stable ... -
Removal of fluoride from water using activated carbon fibres modified with zirconium by a drop-coating method.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020-09-01)Metal-modified carbon materials have been widely used for fluoride removal, but the traditional impregnation by soaking method suffers from low loading of metals and substantial use of chemicals. This study proposed a new ... -
Removal of heavy metals from binary and multicomponent adsorption systems using various adsorbents – a systematic review
(Research Society of Chemistry, 2023)The ecosystem and human health are both significantly affected by the occurrence of potentially harmful heavy metals in the aquatic environment. In general, wastewater comprises an array of heavy metals, and the existence ...