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Modelling the Impact of Human Population and Its Associated Pressure on Forest Biomass and Forest-Dependent Wildlife Population
(Hindawi Limited, 2023-01-12)
Mathematical models have been widely used to explain the system originating from human-nature interaction, investigate the impacts of various components, and forecast system behaviour. This paper provides a profound reference ...
Participation in mass dog vaccination campaigns in Tanzania: Benefits of community engagement
(Frontiers, 2022-10-13)
Background: Canine rabies causes about 59,000 human deaths each year globally but the disease can be eliminated by sustaining sufficient dog vaccination coverage over several consecutive years. A challenge to achieving ...
Constraints to utilization of the African nightshades and the effects of lactic acid fermentation on its nutritional and sensory qualities
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
African nightshades (ANS, Solanum nigrum complex) are among the most widely distributed
and consumed indigenous vegetables in Tanzania. Several challenges hamper the utilization of
ANS. This study sought to assess ...
Effect of insect pollinators and natural enemies on common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) growth and yield in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
This study examined the potential of pollination from stingless bees in common beans, the effects of natural enemies on aphid infestation in common bean plants and the effect of natural enemies on growth, yields and yield ...
Sero-molecular epidemiological analysis of leptospirosis in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
The smallholder dairy industry in Tanzania is a promising sector for household income
generation despite challenges of zoonosis such as leptospirosis caused by Leptospira serovar
Hardjo. A total of 2086 blood, serum ...
Effect of retaliatory killing on African lion coalitions in Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, Tanzania
(2023-08)
In landscapes where people and lions coexist, conflicts are common due to livestock predation
and threats to human safety. Retaliatory lion killing by humans is often a consequence of such
conflicts. In Tarangire-Manyara ...
Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
Overweight and obesity are increasing among school children and are currently considered as
significant public health problems. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of
overweight and obesity in school ...
Fabrication of liposome-chitosa N-ZnO nanohybrid integrated with Carissa Spinarum extract for antibacterial application
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
Innovative biomaterials provide a stimulating and adaptable platform for the implementation
of new and more effective methods to prevent bacterial infection. Built on biomimetic inorganic hybrid material, Dual Nanohybrid ...
Distribution, characterization and propagation methods for conservation and utilization of oyster nuts telfairia pedata in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-04)
Oyster nut (Telfairia pedata) is a native East African climber, growing naturally or planted
in association with tall trees Tanzania (including Zanzibar island), Kenya and Uganda. Plot less sampling method within different ...
Human-elephant interactions: exploring conflicts and drivers in enduimet wildlife management area, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)
A globally rapid land use/land cover change in human-transformed landscapes alters the interface of
human-wildlife interactions due to shifting socio-ecological and environmental pressures.
Understanding these shifts ...