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Assessment of nutritional status and dietary aflatoxins exposure in Children in Singida District Council
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Feeding practices are the critical determinant of the growth and development of children during
the first 1000 days of life with a long time effect on adulthood. This study aimed at assessing the
diversity and safety ...
Hypoglycemic effect of cymbopogon citratus leaves’ extract and it’s fractions in alloxan-induced diabetic Mice
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)
Varieties of plants, including Cymbopogon citratus, are traditionally used in controlling
hyperglycemia by either stimulating insulin secretion, inhibition α- Glucosidase or α-amylase
activity. Cymbopogon citratus ...
Comparative assessment of greenhouse gas fluxes and crop yields from various land use systems in Wakiso District, central Uganda
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Land use systems, mainly, crop farming is among the leading sources of greenhouse gas
emissions into the atmosphere, driving climate variability and global warming. This study
aimed to compare greenhouse gas fluxes and ...
Developing a context specific climate smart aquaculture framework for improving food security in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Aquaculture has great potential to improve global food and nutrition security. However, due to the
effect of climate changes and poor fish farming practices in some countries, it favors the
accumulation of chemicals ...
Allelopathic effects and bio-insecticidal potential of sphaeranthus suaveolens in common bean farming in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Weeds and insect pests are amongst the serious constraints in common bean farming in most
parts of Tanzania. However, weeds with allelopathic and insecticidal properties if well
manipulated can be used to manage insect ...
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 ...
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 ...
Optimized processing method for producing Avocado and Mango seed-based composite flour for functional Foods
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Avocado and mango seed kernels are considered as wastes although they are rich in essential
nutrients and bioactive compounds for human health. Lack of commercial application, presence
of anti-nutrients, difficulty in ...
Mathematical models for the dynamics of alcohol related health risks with changing behavior via cultural beliefs in Tanzania
(Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience, 2021-03)
Alcoholism has continually posed health challenges in many communities for decades. In this paper, a more realistic model for health related risks associated with alcoholism is formulated. It considers a population proportion ...
Sustainable Food Production Systems for Climate Change Mitigation: Indigenous Rhizobacteria for Potato Bio-fertilization in Tanzania
(Springer Nature, 2021-03-26)
The global rise in human population has led to the intensification of agricultural
activities to meet the ever-rising food demand. The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
is a crop with the potential to tackle food security ...