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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 ...
Complementary feeding practices and the risk of exposure to aflatoxins among infants and young children in Kongwa, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
Aflatoxins (AFs) are secondary fungal metabolites that commonly contaminate foods like nuts and
cereals and pose major public health concerns like impaired child growth, immune system
suppression, liver cancer and death. ...
Ethnobotanical use, threat status and optimalenvironmental germination conditions for conservation of aloe species in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-09)
The genus Aloe is known for its use in healthcare and cosmetics. Many Aloe species are globally
threatened due to over-harvesting for trade and habitat destruction. In Tanzania, over-exploitation
threats some Aloe species ...
Effects of Tephrosia vogelii formulation with rabbit urine on insect pests and pollinators of sesame in Singida, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)
This study assessed the effects of Tephrosia vogelii (T. vogelii) formulation with rabbit urine
on insect pests and pollinators of sesame in a field experiment in Singida, Tanzania from
February 2021 to July 2021. The ...
Herding strategies under shifting rainfall conditions: implications for rangeland conservation and pastoralist livelihoods
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
Understanding rainfall variability is of great importance in East Africa, where small-scale
farmers and pastoralists dominate. Factors such as fire, herbivory and soil conditions also
determine the spatial and temporal ...
Community-based methods of using goldenberry (Physalis peruviana L.) for managing Salmonella typhi
(INNSPUB, 2022-08)
Physalis peruviana has been used for the treatment of bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral infections. The purpose of this study was to establish knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the ethnobotanical value ...
Effects of selected management practices of gutenbergia cordifolia on insect flower visitation at Mwiba area, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-03)
While only few studies have presented the effect of invasive plant species on insect visitors, even
less is documented about how management practices against invasive plants may impact plant pollinator networks. The study ...
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. ...
Morphological and physiological responses of the invasive plant gutenbergia cordifolia to varying biophysical conditions
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)
This study assessed the effects of varying water stress levels on morphological and
physiological traits of an invasive plant Gutenbergia cordifolia (G. cordifolia) under field and
screen house conditions and the ...
Comparison of cone bioassay estimates at two laboratories with different anopheles mosquitoes for quality assurance of pyrethroid insecticide-treated nets
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
This study explored utility of cone bioassays for pre-delivery quality assurance (QA) of pyrethroid
insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to test the assumption that cone bioassays are consistent across
locations, mosquito ...