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Secure M-health system for enhancing a confidential access of HIV/AIDS healthcare information in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-02)For many years, stigma has been hindering people in the society from freely going to the Care and Treatment Centres (CTCs) to receive the HIV/AIDS healthcare information such as counselling, treatment and HIV/AIDS related ... -
Security Perspectives for USSD versus SMS in conducting mobile transactions: A case study of Tanzania
(IJTEEE, 2013)Performing transactions using mobile devices is increasing rapidly in developing countries, Tanzania inclusive. USSD and SMS are among the technologies widely used in conducting mobile transactions. These two technologies ... -
Seed dispersal potential of Asian elephants
(Elsevier, 2016-11)Elephants, the largest terrestrial mega-herbivores, play an important ecological role in maintaining forest ecosystem diversity. While several plant species strongly rely on African elephants (Loxodonta africana; L. cyclotis) ... -
Segmentation of Tuta Absoluta’s Damage on Tomato Plants: A Computer Vision Approach
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-09-06)Tuta absoluta is a major threat to tomato production, causing losses ranging from 80% to 100% when not properly managed. Early detection of T. absoluta’s effects on tomato plants is important in controlling and preventing ... -
Selected Insect Pests of Economic Importance to Brassica oleracea, Their Control Strategies and the Potential Threat to Environmental Pollution in Africa
(MDPI, 2020-05-08)The most common destructive insect pests affecting cabbages in African smallholder farmers include Plutella xylostella, Helula undalis, Pieris brassicae, Brevycoryne brassicae, Trichoplusia ni and Myzus persicae. Those ... -
Semi-Transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic Solar Glazing: Investigations of Electrical and Optical Performances for Window Applications in Tropical Region
(Hindawi, 2019-12-17)Integrating solar PV technology with semi-transparent windows permits multifunctional operation as electricity generation and allowing natural light to enter the building, hence overall energy efficiency improvement. The ... -
Semitransparent Building-Integrated Photovoltaic: Review on Energy Performance, Challenges, and Future Potential
(Hindawi, 2019-10-20)Buildings consume large amounts of energy, and their transformation from energy users to producers has attracted increasing interest in the quest to help optimize the energy share, increasing energy efficiency and environmental ... -
Sensitivity analysis and numerical simulations for the mathematical model of rabies in human and animal within and around Addis ababa
(Asian Journal of Mathematics and Applications, 2015)Rabies is one of the neglected tropical diseases that has persisted for centuries in Ethiopia, and it is endemic within and around Addis Ababa. For the purpose of studying the dynamics of the disease we propose a ... -
Sensitivity analysis and parameter estimation for evaluating the impact of water pollution on aquatic species
(Computational Ecology and Software, 2025-05-21)Aquatic ecosystems are highly sensitive to changes in environmental conditions, making it essential to identify the key factors that influence the dynamics of species populations. This study introduced a nonlinear mathematical ... -
Sensitivity analysis and parameters estimation for the transmission of lymphatic filariasis
(Heliyon, 2023-05-16)Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease which poses public health concern and socio- economic challenges in developing and low-income countries. In this paper, we formulate a deterministic mathematical model ... -
Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification of climate change effects on Tanzanian banana crop yield
(Elsevier B. V., 205-01-09)Concerns about the impact of climate change on agricultural systems have heightened, par ticularly in regions where crop cultivation is essential for economic stability and sustenance. This research addresses a critical ... -
Sensitivity analysis of multi-objective optimization for solid waste management: A case study of Dares Salaam, Tanzania
(BISKA Bilisim Technology, 2017-11-08)In this study, a sensitivity analysis of a multi-objective optimization model for solid waste management (SWM) for Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania is considered. Our objectives were to identify the most sensitive parameters ... -
Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis of Variable-Volume Deterministic Model for Endothermic Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor
(Journal of Mathematics and Informatics, 2021-05-04)This paper deals with the formulation and the identifiability of the variablevolume deterministic model for the endothermic continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR). The identifiability of physical parameters of the ... -
Sensor based method for water monitoring in smallholder irrigatted agriculture Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2016-04)Monitoring water use in traditional irrigation canals is critical for any water management best practice to function. In Tanzania, water basin authorities and users association have been created to distribute and levy water ... -
Sensor-Based River Monitoring System: A Case for Kikuletwa River Floods in Tanzania
(Preprints, 2023-02-01)Reliable and accurate flood prediction is a challenging task in poorly gauged basins due 1 to data scarcity. Data is an essential component of any AI/ML model today, and the performance 2 of such models hugely depends on ... -
Serengeti’s futures: Exploring land use and land cover change scenarios to craft pathways for meeting conservation and development goals
(Frontiers in Conservation Science, 2022-09-23)Rapid land use transformations and increased climatic uncertainties challenge potential sustainable development pathways for communities and wildlife in regions with strong economic reliance on natural resources. In response ... -
The Sero-epidemiology of Neospora caninum in Cattle in Northern Tanzania
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019-09-26)Neospora caninum is a protozoan intracellular parasite of animals with a global distribution. Dogs act as definitive hosts, with infection in cattle leading to reproductive losses. Neosporosis can be a major source of ... -
Sero-molecular epidemiological analysis of leptospirosis in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)The smallholder dairy industry in Tanzania is a promising sector for household income generation despite challenges of zoonosis such as leptospirosis caused by Leptospira serovar Hardjo. A total of 2086 blood, serum ... -
Seroepidemiology of Leptospira serovar Hardjo and associated risk factors in smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2023-04-05)Background Smallholder dairy farming is crucial for the Tanzanian dairy sector which generates income and employment for thousands of families. This is more evident in the northern and southern highland zones where dairy ... -
Serological and molecular evidence of Brucella species in the rapidly growing pig sector in Kenya.
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2020-05-11)Background: Brucellosis is an emerging yet neglected zoonosis that has been reported in Kenya. Epidemiological data on brucellosis in ruminants is readily accessible; however, reports on brucellosis in pigs remain limited. ...
