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Demography of lions (panthera leo) in Tarangire national park, Tanzania
(International Journal of Conservation Science, 2014)
Tarangire lions reveal similar population characteristics to most of other lion populations in other protected areas in Africa. Tarangire lion population was estimated to be around 155 individuals as in June 2013 based on ...
In vivo evaluation of the biodistribution and safety of PLGA nanoparticles as drug delivery systems
(Elsevier Inc., 2010-10)
The remarkable physicochemical properties of particles in the nanometer range have been proven to address many challenges in the field of science. However, the possible toxic effects of these particles have raised some ...
Effects of protein binding on the biodistribution of PEGylated PLGA nanoparticles post oral administration
(Elsevier B.V., 2012-03-15)
The surface of nanoparticles is often functionalised with polymeric surfactants, in order to increase systemic circulation time. This has been investigated mainly for intravenously administered nanoparticles. This study ...
Effect of intercropping selected pesticidal plants with common bean on aphids infestation and natural enemies abundance in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment was laid out in four replications to
evaluate abundance of natural enemies (NEs) and aphid infestation on common bean
(Phaseolus vulgaris L) when intercropped with pesticidal ...
Evaluation of tick repellency activity and toxicity of commiphora swynnertonii (burtt) exudates
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
This thesis reports the repellency activity and toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii exudates. The exudates were extracted using hexane and chloroform solvents. The crude extracts were tested for repellency activity at ...
Seed dispersal potential of Asian elephants
(Elsevier, 2016-11)
Elephants, the largest terrestrial mega-herbivores, play an important ecological role in maintaining forest ecosystem diversity. While several plant species strongly rely on African elephants (Loxodonta africana; L. cyclotis) ...
Probabilistic dietary based estimation of the burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma among adult Malawians
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2019-09-29)
The risk of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among adults (average body weight of 60 kg) in
Malawi was assessed based on aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) exposure through groundnut and maize consumption, by Monte
Carlo ...
Efficacy of Different Doses of Multiple Micronutrient Powder on Haemoglobin Concentration in Children Aged 6–59 Months in Arusha District
(Hindawi Scientifica, 2019-02-03)
In Tanzania’s Arusha District, anaemia is a significant public health problem. Recently, home fortification with multiple micronutrient powder was recommended, and daily use of one sachet has shown to be effective. However, ...
Prevalence and predictors of undernutrition among underfive children in Arusha District, Tanzania
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2018)
Childhood undernutrition is a global health challenge impacting child growth and survival rates. This deficit in nutritional status contributes to the increasing chronic disease prevalence and economic burden in individuals ...
Tipping Points in the Supply of Ecosystem Services of a Mountainous Watershed in Southeast Asia
(MDPI, 2018-07-11)
Rubber plantations have expanded at an unprecedented rate in Southeast Asia in recent
decades. This has led to a substantial decline in the supply of ecosystem services (ESS) and has
reduced livelihood options and ...