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Use of 210Pb and 137Cs radionuclides as simple method of estimating sedimentation rates on reservoir
(Egyptian Society of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (ESNSA), 2023-01)Reservoirs are important for flood control, production of hydroelectric power, fishing, water harvesting and storage. Climate is changing, population and anthropogenic activities are increasing which increase sedimentation ... -
Use of agent – based models in characterizing farm types and evolvement in smallholder dairy systems
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)The ever-increasing demand for milk and dairy products has attracted research interventions on how milk yield can be increased for the context of smallholder farmers. While bearing significant contribution on milk ... -
Use of lay vaccinators in animal vaccination programmes: A scoping review
(PLOS ONE, 2021-08-11)Background The human resource gap in veterinary sectors, particularly in low-income countries, imposes limitations on the delivery of animal healthcare in hard-to-reach populations. Lay animal health workers have been ... -
The use of pesticidal plants as environmental friendly Practice for field and storage pests’ management in Common beans and cowpeas
(2016-04)Infestation caused by insect pests on legumes has been witnessed to cause losses in the fields during cultivation as well as during storage. Use of pesticidal plants is seen as an alternative option although it is not used ... -
User-side wi-fi hotspot spoofing detection on android-based devices
(NM-AIST, 2022-06)Network spoofing is becoming a common attack in wireless networks. Similarly, there is a rapid growth of numbers in mobile devices in the working environments. The trends pose a huge threat to users since they become ... -
Using fishers’ local ecological knowledge for management of small-scale fisheries in data-poor regions: Comparing seasonal interview and field observation records in East Africa
(Elsevier, 2023-08)Fishers, scientists and policy makers need to describe, understand and “agree on” variations in fish catches caused by exploitation and climate change for effective fisheries management. To achieve this, relevant data with ... -
Using Trophy Hunting to Save Wildlife Foraging Resources: A Case Study from Moyowosi-Kigosi Game Reserves, Tanzania
(MDPI, 2022-01-04)Globally, the role of trophy hunting in wildlife conservation has been a topic of much debate. While various studies have focused on the financial contribution of trophy hunting towards wildlife conservation, little is ... -
The utilisation of open research data repositories for storing and sharing research data in higher learning institutions in Tanzania
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023-10-31)Purpose – The study aims to investigate the utilisation of open research data repositories (RDRs) for storing and sharing research data in higher learning institutions (HLIs) in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach – A ... -
Utilisation of social media tools to enhance knowledge sharing among knowledge workers at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)
(Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2019)This study investigated the utilisation of social media tools to enhance Knowledge Sharing (KS) practices among knowledge workers at The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) of Tanzania. ... -
Uzungwa Scarp Nature Forest Reserve: a unique hotspot for reptiles in Tanzania
(Firenze University PresFirenze University Press, 2019-04-04)While knowledge of African vertebrate biodiversity has increased dramatically in recent years, the field of herpetology which encompasses many threatened and endemic species, has lagged behind, and many areas have not been ... -
Valorization of Mango By-Products to Enhance the Nutritional Content of Maize Complementary Porridges
(MDPI, 2022-07-15)Mango by-products are disregarded as waste contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. This study used mango seed and kernel to enhance the nutritional content of maize complementary porridges. Composite maize-based porridges ... -
Valorization of palm oil wastes into oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus HK-37) and biogas production
(Qeios, 2023-10-04)Continued growth of oil palm cultivation for palm oil production has led to higher post-processing wastes that pose environmental management challenges. The goal of this study was to investigate the co-production of ... -
Variability in body weight and morphology of Uganda’s indigenous goat breeds across agroecological zones
(PLOS ONE, 2024-01-02)Indigenous goat breeds in Uganda are classified based on average body size parameters and coat color. However, variations in the body size of animals may be influenced by several factors, including management and the ... -
Variations in Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Response to Short-Term Changes in Weather Variables at Three Elevation Ranges, Wakiso District, Uganda
(MDPI, 2019-11-14)Weather conditions are among the major factors leading to the increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from the agricultural soils. In this study, variations in the soil GHG fluxes with precipitation and soil temperatures ... -
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 ... -
Variations in nutrient composition of oyster nuts (Telfairia pedata) across different agro-climatic conditions
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2021-04-27)In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to the underutilization of available local nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agro-climatic conditions. ... -
Variations in soil properties and native woody plant species abundance under Prosopis juliflora invasion in Afar grazing lands, Ethiopia
(Springer Nature, 2020-06-30)Introduction Pastoralism and agro-pastoralism are the major modes of life in arid and semi-arid rangelands. However, rangeland quality and quantity are rapidly deteriorating due to a number of natural and human-induced ... -
Vehicle Number Plates Detection and Recognition using improved Algorithms: A Review with Tanzanian Case study
(International Journal Of Engineering And Computer Science, 2014-05)Invented in 1976, Number Plates Recognition (NPR) has since found wide commercial applications, making its research prospects challenging and scientifically interesting. A complete NPR system functions by vz steps, license ... -
Vehicle Plate Number Detection and Recognition Using Improved Algorithm
(Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, 2014)The growing Tanzanian population currently estimated to be 48 Million people and their use of vehicles as means of transport has kept increasing making enforcing traffic rules and regulations among road users a major ... -
Viability of non-edible oilseed plants and agricultural wastes as feedstock for biofuels production: A techno-economic review from an African perspective
(Biofpr, 2023)Given the benefits of biofuels over conventional fuels, there is concern that widespread production of biofuels from edible feedstocks to meet demand will lead to food insecurity and other socioeconomic challenges. Thus, ...