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Antimalarial, toxicity and phytochemicals evaluation of lippia kituiensis and cucumis metuliferus species found in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)This study aimed at evaluating the antimalarial, toxicity and phytochemical profile of Cucumis metuliferus and Lippia kituiensis used for treatment of malaria in Tanzania. Pulverised plant materials were sequentially ... -
Antimicrobial activities of against selected pathogenic fungi and bacteria strains.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2019-12-19)and are dangerous pathogens causing fungal diseases. and developed resistance to fungicides such as fluconazole. Similarly, pathogenic bacteria have become resistant to antibiotcs such as methicillin. Thus, searching ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Lamiaceae, a Medicinal Plant from Tanzania
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2014-08-08)Aims: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of Tetradenia riparia crude extracts against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcuss faecalis. The phytochemicals that are responsible for the bioactivity ... -
Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Crude Extracts of Rauvolfia caffra var. caffra (Apocynaceae) From Tanzania
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2014-09-24)As part of an effort to search for extracts and compounds with new antimicrobial efficacy to fight against bacterial resistance, the antibacterial activity of Rauvolfia caffra var. caffra (Sond.), a plant of family ... -
Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity activities of conyza bonariensis, tribulus terrestris and rubia cordifolia growing in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)The aim of this study was to evaluate antimicrobial, synergistic and cytotoxicity activities of Conyza bonariensis, Tribulus terrestris and Rubia cordifolia growing in Tanzania. Two fungal strains, four Gram-negative ... -
Antimicrobial and Cytotoxicity Activity of Clausena anisata, Acokanthera shemperii and Olea europaea Growing in Tanzania
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2016-04-21)Aims: To evaluate antimicrobial and cytotoxicity activities of Clausena anisata, Acokanthera shemperii and Olea europaea against seven Gram negative bacteria and fungal species. Study Design: Bioassay of antimicrobial ... -
Antimicrobial dependence of silver nanoparticles on surface plasmon resonance bands against Escherichia coli
(Dove Press Journal, 2016-12-16)This study presents a simple and trouble-free method for determining the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) bands. AgNPs were prepared by chemical reduction ... -
Antimicrobial investigation of Tephrosia Vogelii hook.f from Hai District in Tanzania towards development of antifungal agents for topical application
(NM-AIST, 2021-06)Infectious diseases such as fungal diseases are the global health problem. Moreover, antimicrobial resistance to modern fungicides and antibiotics is even perplexing in the health settings. Such situation needs serious ... -
Antimicrobial packaging based on starch, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(lactic-co-glycolide) materials and application challenges
(Elsevier Ltd., 2018-04)Background In recent years, food packaging has focused on two scientific pillars; adopting the biodegradable packaging materials and development of antimicrobial packaging for extended shelf life, quality and safety of ... -
Antimicrobial resistant coliforms across four poultry production systems in Arusha and Moshi, Tanzania
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2022-01-11)Introduction: resistance to antimicrobials poses a threat to human and animal health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of resistant coliforms in poultry cloacal samples collected from different poultry ... -
Antimicrobial resistant enteric bacteria are widely distributed amongst people, animals and the environment in Tanzania
(Springer Nature Limited, 2020-01-13)Antibiotic use and bacterial transmission are responsible for the emergence, spread and persistence of antimicrobial-resistant (AR) bacteria, but their relative contribution likely differs across varying socio-economic, ... -
Antimicrobial use in the poultry industry in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and public health implications
(American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)A structured questionnaire was administered to Dar es Salaam poultry farmers and pharmaceutical outlets/shops to obtain information on antibiotic usage, awareness of withdrawal periods and public health concerns on drug ... -
Antioxidant activity of stem bark methanolic extract of Acacia nilotica in controlling organophosphate pesticides toxicity in mice
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Organophosphate (OP) pesticides are reported to cause acute poisoning cases because of their ability to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase enzyme (AChE). Available antidotes are atropine sulfur, pralidoxime (2-pyridine ... -
Application of estuarine ecohydrology approach for Studying the key hydrological and ecological Processes of the Wami estuary, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)This study was conducted in the Wami Estuary in Saadani National Park (SANAPA) to understand the key hydrological and ecological processes that influence the ecosystem functioning. It focused at the dynamics of water ... -
Application of magnetic cytosmear for the estimation of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte density and detection of asexual stages in asymptomatic children
(Malaria Journal, 2016-02-24)Background: Conventional malaria parasite detection methods, such as rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and light microscopy (LM), are not sensitive enough to detect low level parasites and identification of gametocytes in ... -
Application of molecular methods in optimizing clinical management of patients with pulmonary multidrug resistant tuberculosis in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-12)Rifampicin or multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (RR/MDR-TB) accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality. Differences among Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) species may predict drug-resistance or treatment ... -
Are Asian elephants afraid of honeybees? Experimental studies in northern Thailand
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-06-09)In many parts of South and Southeast Asia, rural farmers living at the borders of protected areas frequently encounter Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) raiding their crops and threatening farmers lives and livelihoods. ... -
Are electric vehicles economically viable in sub-Saharan Africa? The total cost of ownership of internal combustion engine and electric vehicles in Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-09)The prevalence of internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) fleets globally has resulted in various environmental issues, such as the emissions of greenhouse gases, reliance on imported petroleum products, significant ... -
Assessing intensification options of common bean cultivation to improve food security on smallholder farms in the Northern Highlands of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Complementarities of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with non-legume food crops and their significances to the agricultural systems are underexploited. Based on the description of this study, eight options were ... -
Assessing protected area effectiveness in western Tanzania: Insights from repeated line transect surveys
(wiley, 2023-08-07)In many parts of East Africa, wildlife populations have declined over the past decades. Given these trends, site-based studies are needed to assess how protected areas with differing management strategies enable the effective ...