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Variations in nutrient composition and oil stability of oyster nuts (telfairia pedata) across different agro- climatic conditions in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to
the underutilization of available nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agroclimatic
conditions.
Oys ...
Development of ta2o5 electrochemically reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite electochemical sensor for oxytetracycline detection in Milk
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Various kinds of antimicrobials are being used in the veterinary sector for therapeutic and
growth promotion purposes. Significant amounts of antimicrobial residues are released in the
milk and exert harmful effects ...
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaf polyphenol-loaded phytosome delivery system against breast cancer cell lines
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)
Active plant molecules like polyphenols have been repositioned increasingly utilized for
managing breast cancer traditionally. However, polyphenols possess poor lipid miscibility, that
results in poor bioavailability ...
Investigating effects of agricultural pesticides on susceptibility and fitness parameters of Malaria vectors in rural south eastern, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
The aim of this study was to investigate effects of agrochemicals on susceptibility and fitness of the
malaria vectors, An. gambiae s.l across farming areas in Tanzania. An exploratory mixed-methods
study was conducted ...
Mixed method study to evaluate factors associated with discarding of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Bagamoyo, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
Between 2000 and 2019, more than 1.8 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs)were
distributed in Africa. While the insecticidal durability of LLINs is around 3 years, nets are
generally discarded 2 years ...
Effects of sample preservation methods and storage duration on the performance of mid-infrared spectroscopy for predicting the age of malaria vectors
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
The study assessed the effects of different preservation methods and storage durations on the
performance of mid-infrared spectroscopy for age-grading malaria transmitting mosquitoes.
Laboratory-reared Anopheles ...
Access to healthcare for people with physical disability in Tanzania: a case of Singida rural district, Singida-Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
This cross-sectional study explored the availability and affordability of healthcare services
for people with a physical disability (PWPDs). Also, it determined whether the existing
infrastructure at health facilities ...
Development of quality dried cashew apple products
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)
Cashew apple is an important healthy fruit and yet is highly underutilized in developing
countries. This study explored factors affecting utilization of cashew apple among farmers in
Lindi and Mtwara regions. Semi-structured ...
Effectiveness of biological control and socioeconomic impacts of the invasive parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
This study assessed the methods which are likely to be biologically and socio-economically
effective to control the invasive species P. hysterophorus in Arusha Tanzania. A variety of
methods have been found ineffective ...
Heavy metals and pesticide residues as quality determinants for sustainable management of prawns along the Indian coastline of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)
The presence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, were
determine. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected along prawns fishing zones
in the Indian coastline of Tanzania. Zinc ...