Browsing by Subject "Tanzania"
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Analysis of Legal Conundrums in Division of Co-owned Real Property Following Divorce in Tanzania
(Law Reform Commission of Tanzania, 2024-03)Ownership of real property among spouses is regulated by the Constitution, land and marriage laws. The Constitution guarantees the right to own property while the Land Act specifies conditions permitting spouses to co-own ... -
Bacterial communities structure in constructed wetlands for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment in Tanzania
(IWA Publishing, 2023)Bacteria are the largest and most essential microorganisms in wastewater treatment systems. Despite the vital role bacteria play in enhancing wastewater treatment, its community structure and diversity remain poorly known. ... -
Characterization of Provitamin A Status and Distribution in Commercial Grown Maize Varieties in Tanzania
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2022-02-16)Provitamin A carotenoids are important as precursors for vitamin A, essential for stronger immune system and eyesight. Consumption of a plant-based diet rich in provitamin A such as provitamin A maize is an easy and ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phytocompound Variations in Leaves, Bark and Roots of Allspice (Pimenta Dioica) Collections in Tanzania
(AIJR, 2024-02-06)he efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction process ... -
Dengue virus transmission during non-outbreak period in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey
(Springer Nature, 2024-10-29)Background Tanzania has experienced multiple dengue outbreaks between 2010 and 2019, caused by various dengue virus (DENV) strains. In 2019, there were 6917 confirmed dengue cases and 13 deaths in Tanzania. Routine diagnosis ... -
Diversity and distribution of Maize-associated totivirus strains from Tanzania.
(Springer, 2019-06-01)Typically associated with fungal species, members of the viral family Totiviridae have recently been shown to be associated with plants, including important crop species, such as Carica papaya (papaya) and Zea mays (maize). ... -
Du méga au low-tech: Qu'est-ce qu'un système énergétique durable en Afrique de l'Est?
(HAL CNRS Portal, 2023-11-17)En Afrique de l'Est, l'énergie domestique relève de différentes socio-techniques, allant du bois de chauffage et du charbon aux méga-projets (éoliens, géothermie). Ces sociotechniques suscitent des critiques en raison de ... -
Economic Burden of Livestock Abortions in Northern Tanzania
(Cambridge University press, 2024)Livestock abortion is a source of economic loss for farmers, but its economic impact has not been estimated in many Low and Middle-Income Countries. This article presents an estimation methodology and estimates for the ... -
Economic Development Through Strategic FDI and Technology Adoption: An Econometric Analysis for Sustainable Revenue Growth in Tanzania
(Global Academic Journal of Economics and Business, 2024-11-22)This study proposes a robust strategy for bolstering the country’s economic development. Leveraging an econometric approach model, the research incorporates additional factors and extrapolates predictions based on historical ... -
Factors associated with poor compliance to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Maswa District in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
(Public health, 2024-05-22)Introduction: administering rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in a timely and appropriate manner remains the most fundamental measure for preventing human rabies. However, a number of barriers to accessing and ... -
Farmers’ participatory breeding of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet): A nutritional, food security and climate smart crop in northern Tanzania
(Research application summary, 2022)Farmer participatory breeding is considered an alternative technique to conventional breeding. Farmers play a major role in germplasm conservation, maintenance and selection of preferred traits especially in neglected ... -
Feeding practices and nutrient content of complementary meals in rural central Tanzania: implications for dietary adequacy and nutritional status
(Kulwa et al. BMC Pediatrics, 2015-11-06)Background: Stunting and micronutrient deficiencies are significant health problems among infants and young children in rural Tanzania. Objective of the study was to assess feeding practices, nutrient content of complementary ... -
“If You Do Not Take the Medicine and Complete the Dose…It Could Cause You More Trouble”: Bringing Awareness, Local Knowledge and Experience into Antimicrobial Stewardship in Tanzania
(MDPI, 2023-01-25)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, multi-drug-resistant bacteria (MDR) are highly prevalent in clinical and community settings, ... -
Knowledge Management Use of the Web 2.0-Driven SECI Model to Improve Knowledge Creation and Sharing Practices in Selected Academic Libraries in Tanzania
(Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, 2023-05)Rationale of Study – The evolution of academic libraries is influenced by technological developments, including Web 2.0. Based on a larger PhD project, this study evaluated how selected academic libraries in Tanzania ... -
Maternal, newborn and child health needs, opportunities and preferred futures in Arusha and Ngorongoro: hearing women’s voices
(Petrucka et al. BMC Res Notes, 2015)With the approaching sunset on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Tanzania continues with its final national push towards achievement of MDG #4 and MDG #5. The Mama Kwanza Socio-economic Health Initiative (MKSHI) ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Taenia solium Cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Northern Tanzania
(MDPI, 2024-05-23)Background: Taeniosis and cysticercosis are human infections caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This study is a baseline for community-based intervention. We determined the prevalence of human cysticercosis and ... -
Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in domestic pigs following albendazole deworming intervention in rural communities of Mbulu district, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2024-09)Taeniosis and cysticercosis are infections caused by cestodes, Taenia solium is among them. T.solium neurocysticercosis accounts for 30% of acquired epilepsy in human in developing countries. This study was carried out to ... -
Rare earth elements and uranium in Minjingu phosphate fertilizer products: Plant food for thought
(ELSEVIER, 2024-08-01)Minjingu phosphate ore is Tanzania's sole domestic supply of phosphorus (P). The ore contains medium to high concentrations of naturally occurring P2O5 (20–35 %) and relevant concentrations of uranium and rare earth elements ... -
The relationship between feeding practices and stunting among children under two years in Tanzania mainland: a mixed-method approach
(Springer Nature, 2024-10-28)Background Proper infant and young child feeding practices have gained attention over the years as one of the interventions to reduce childhood stunting. However, there is still a gap in research to determine these ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors for brucellosis amongst livestock and humans in a multi-herd ranch system in Kagera, Tanzania
(Frontiers, 2024-11-01)Background: Brucellosis remains a significant health and economic challenge for livestock and humans globally. Despite its public health implications, the factors driving the endemic persistence of Brucella at the ...
