Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Subject "Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES"
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C-reactive protein as a triage test in guiding who should get a confirmatory test for pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis among adults: a case-control proof - of - concept study from urban Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)The current screening tools for tuberculosis (TB) are inadequate resulting in insufficient TB case detection and continued community transmission of TB. As the world is geared into finding missing TB cases, new strategies ... -
A case-control study on the driving factors of childhood brain volume loss: What pediatricians must explore
(PLOS ONE, 2022-12-30)Background The brain volume loss also known as brain atrophy is increasingly observed among children in the course of performing neuroimaging using CT scan and MRI brains. While severe forms of brain volume loss are ... -
Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of orange peels into biocrude: An optimization approach by central composite design
(Elsevier B.V., 2023-08)Global instability, persistent increase in pump-price, inflation and depletion of fossil fuel resources amidst the continuous discharge of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels combustion call for urgent attention. The ... -
CD5+ B lymphocytes are the main source of antibodies reactive with non-parasite antigens in Trypanosoma congolense-infected cattle
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 1997)Mice infected with African trypanosomes produce exceptionally large amounts of serum IgM, a major part of which binds to non-trypanosome antigens such as trinitrophenol and single-strand DNA. In this paper, we describe ... -
Characterization and effectiveness of indigenous rhizobia nodulating common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Hai district, Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)A study to characterise indigenous rhizobia nodulating bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) was conducted from April, 2018 to November, 2018 in Hai District. Thirty rhizobia organisms were isolated from bean root nodules and grown ... -
Characterization and management of bacterial wiltcausing pathogen(s) of tomato in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Bacterial wilt disease (BWD), caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) is one of the most destructive tomato diseases globally. A research was carried out from 2017 to 2019 to assess the incidence and severity of tomato ... -
Characterization and simulation of nested groundwater flow systems in basins with contrasting climate and geology
(NM-AIST, 2022-12)The pattern, organization and hierarchy of nested groundwater flow systems, albeit complex, their understanding is very crucial for informed groundwater resources development and management. This study sought to characterize ... -
Characterization of aeromonads and development of vaccine candidate from aeromonas hydrophila isolated from tilapia fish farms in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Tanzania produces less than half of the country annual demand in fish. Therefore, there is an urgent need to produce more fish, particularly through fish farming. However, aeromonads infections cause major lose in ... -
Characterization of fruit juices and effect of pasteurization and storage conditions on their microbial, physicochemical, and nutritional quality
(Elsevier Ltd., 2023-02)Characterization, pasteurization and storage are essential steps in fruit juice processing. Watermelon, pineapple, and mango juices were pasteurized at 80 ± 2 °C and held at different treatment times (1, 2.5, 5, 10, and ... -
Characterization of rhizobacteria and their formulation into biofertilizers for potato (solanum tuberosum l.) growth promotion in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Rhizobacteria and their plant growth-promoting (PGP activities have widely been investigated as biofertilizers for many crops but rarely for the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). In the present study, potato-grown soils ... -
Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2023-11-01)Genomics-informed breeding of locally adapted, nutritious, albeit underutilised African crops can help mitigate food and nutrition insecurity challenges in Africa, particularly against the backdrop of climate change. ... -
Classification and characterisation of livestock production systems in northern Tanzania.
(PLOS ONE, 2020-12-30)Livestock keepers in sub-Saharan Africa face a range of pressures, including climate change, land loss, restrictive policies, and population increase. Widespread adaptation in response can lead to the emergence of new, ... -
Co-exposure risks of pesticides residues and bacterial contamination in fresh fruits and vegetables under smallholder horticultural production systems in Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2020-07-25)This study was carried out to investigate the risks of simultaneous exposure to pesticide residues and bacteria contaminants in locally produced fresh vegetables and vegetables in Tanzania. A total of 613 samples were ... -
Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology in Tanzania: Patterns in Relation to Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018-09-28)Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal ... -
Colorectal cancer epidemiology in Tanzania: patterns in relation to dietary and lifestyle factors
(NM-AIST, 2019-01)Chronic non-communicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. This study has designed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal cancer and ... -
Common predators and factors influencing their abundance in Anopheles funestus aquatic habitats in rural south-eastern Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2023-06-26)Background The role of larval predators in regulating the Anopheles funestus population in various malaria-endemic countries remains relatively unknown. This study aimed to investigate the common predators that co-exist ... -
Community-based Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR): Determinants and policy implications in Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2021-10)Forest landscape restoration (FLR) has gained global scientific and political attention in recent times, with many sub-Saharan African countries committing to restoration targets. Despite the commitments, there is a dearth ... -
Comparative analysis of clinical breakpoints, normalized resistance interpretation and epidemiological cut-offs in interpreting antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates originating from poultry in different farm types in Tanzania
(Microbiology Society, 2014-07-14)Introduction. Existing breakpoint guidelines are not optimal for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from animal studies and low-income countries, and therefore their utility for analysing such data is limited. ... -
A comparative analysis of determinants of low birth weight and stunting among under five children of adolescent and non-adolescent mothers using 2015/16 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS
(BMC Nutrition, 2021-11-21)Background: Tanzania is one of the Sub-Saharan African country with nearly 12 out of 60 million people being adolescent. The prevalence of child marriage is higher with one out of every three girls being married ... -
A comparative analysis of determinants of low birth weight and stunting among under-five children of adolescent and non-adolescent mothers using the 2015/16 Tanzania demographic and health survey
(NM-AIST, 2022-06)In Tanzania, adolescent pregnancies increased from 23% to 27% between 2012 and 2015. The rises have been linked to poor birth outcomes, pregnancy complications, childhood malnutrition, and maternal and child deaths. ...