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IncF Plasmids Are Commonly Carried by Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Northern Tanzania
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation International Journal of Microbiology, 2016)The aim of this study was to identify the replicon types of plasmids, conjugation efficiencies, and the complement of antibiotic resistance genes for a panel of multidrug resistant E. coli isolates from surface waters in ... -
Incipient signs of genetic differentiation among African elephant populations in fragmenting miombo ecosystems in south-western Tanzania
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018-07-12)Habitat fragmentation can play a major role in the reduction of genetic diversity among wildlife populations. The Ruaha-Rungwa and Katavi-Rukwa ecosystems in south-western Tanzania comprise one of the world's largest ... -
Increasing agricultural soil phosphate (P) status influences water P levels in paddy farming areas: Their implication on environmental quality
(Elsevier Ltd., 2022-10-03)Intensive paddy farming activities involve higher use of irrigation water and agrochemicals to increase crop productivity per unit area. However, a practice may result in environmental challenges due to nutrient loss and ... -
Increasing agricultural soil phosphate (P) status influences water P levels in paddy farming areas: Their implication on environmental quality
(Elservier, 2022-10-03)ntensive paddy farming activities involve higher use of irrigation water and agrochemicals to increase crop productivity per unit area. However, a practice may result in environmental challenges due to nutrient loss ... -
Indicative Factors for SACCOs Failure in Tanzania
(Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 2023-08-09)SACCOs are viewed as a feasible opportunity toward financial inclusion in an economy where most of the citizens are poor, as they are very essential for the socio-economic development of members, the community, and the ... -
Indigenous knowledge on development and management of shallow dug wells of Dodoma Municipality in Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2018-04-19)Dodoma city, central Tanzania, seats in a semi-arid region of East Africa with limited rains and surface water resources. Consequently, the area largely depends on shallow and deep aquifers for its freshwater needs. Owing ... -
Indigenous vegetables: a sustainable approach to improve micronutrient adequacy in Tanzanian women of childbearing age
(Springer Nature, 2021-02-02)Background/objectives Increasing dietary diversity is a viable strategy for addressing micronutrient malnutrition in women of childbearing age (WCA) from low-income countries. Recently, it has been demonstrated that some ... -
Industrial -Based GSM Water Leakage Detection, Monitoring and Controlling System in Promoting Sustainability: A Case of Kenyan Industries
(Transdisciplinary Journal of Engineering & Science, 2024-05-03)The current system for detecting and monitoring water leaks is manual and costly. Despite emerging new technological trends, many industries lack automated systems to detect, monitor, and control ... -
Industrial oven monitoring with an exhaust system for health improvement and safe working environment: a case of Sosoma industries ltd (Rwanda)
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Food processing industry, specifically flour production from cereals like maize, sorghum, millet, and wheat, became more important for value additions in presently according to the cooking restrictions and the quality ... -
Industrial-based GSM water leakage detection, monitoring, and controlling system: a case of North Rift Valley Water Agency in Kenya
(NM-AIST, 2024-06)The current system for detecting and monitoring water leaks in Kenyan industries is manual and costly. Despite emerging technological trends, many industries lack automated systems to detect, monitor, and control water ... -
Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Mycotoxin Contamination of Complementary Food Ingredients in Kongwa District, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-02)Background: Inadequate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in low income countries contribute to poor child growth and development. Objectives: To assess IYCF practices and mycotoxin contamination in complementary ... -
Infestation assessment of banana weevil (cosmopolites sordidus germar) in different banana-based farming systems in Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)The present study was conducted to determine population size, infestation level and farmer’s understanding of banana weevils in different banana-based farming systems (BFS) namely banana monoculture, banana-beans, banana-coffee ... -
Influence of aging conditions on textural properties of water-glass-based silica aerogels prepared at ambient pressure
(Springer US, 2010-06-04)The experimental results of aging time and temperature on the textural properties of water-glass (sodium silicate)-based silica aerogels are reported and discussed. Aging of the hydrogel for different times and temperatures led ... -
The influence of agri-entrepreneurship courses studied on youth farm entrepreneurial intention: Evidence from Folk Development Colleges in Tanzania
(African Online Scientific Information Systems, 2021-04-07)Background: Youth engagement in agriculture in developing countries is of paramount importance since much of their livelihoods depend on this sector. Aim: This article therefore aims at assessing the influence of studying ... -
Influence of cattle movement, ecological and risk factors on trypanosome infections of cattle in Simanjiro and Monduli districts, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)African animal trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease with significant impacts on pastoral community livelihoods. This study sought to determine the influence of seasonal cattle movements and risk factors including ... -
Influence of duct configurations on the performance of solar-assisted heat pump dryer for drying tobacco leaves
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)nadequate storage facilities and preservation techniques lead to a decrease in the quality of agricultural products. Application of modern processing techniques has reduced post-harvest losses of agricultural crops. ... -
Influence of farmers’ socio- economic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review
(Frontiers in social science, 2023-04-14)The rise in global human population, coupled with the effects of climate change, has increased the demand for arable land. Soil fertility has been the most affected, among other things. Many approaches to soil fertility ... -
Influence of farmers’ socio-economic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review
(Frontiers in Soil Science, 2023-04-14)The rise in global human population, coupled with the effects of climate change, has increased the demand for arable land. Soil fertility has been the most affected, among other things. Many approaches to soil fertility ... -
Influence of farmers’ socio-economic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review
(Frontiers, 2023-04-14)The rise in global human population, coupled with the effects of climate change, has increased the demand for arable land. Soil fertility has been the most affected, among other things. Many approaches to soil fertility ... -
The Influence of Fertilizers on the Behavior of Fluoride Fractions in the Alkaline Soil
(Elsevier, 2021-08-23)It has been established that fluoride bioavailability in the soil is defined by the form which it exists rather than the amount of total fluoride. In the soil, fluoride exist in different fractions such as water soluble ...
