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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 ...
Determining aflatoxins contamination in locally processed peanut butter using fluorometry and hplc in Arusha city, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-02)
Food poisoning with mycotoxins produced by fungi is a global food safety issue. The consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated foods is responsible for several foodborne diseases outbreak worldwide. While peanuts are an important ...
Developing an eco-friendly and bio-managment stratergy against parthenium hysterophorus (l.) in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
This study aimed at studying the suppressive effects of Sorghum bicolor, Tagetes erictus Amaranthus spinous and Sorghum arundinaceum and Cassia tora on germination and development of Parthenium hysteroporus L. under ...
Molecular epidemiology of rodent-, shrew- and bat-borne hantaviruses in Mbeya region, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
Hantaviruses, family Bunyaviridae are emerging zoonotic RNA viruses, which originates from rodents, bats and shrews. Expanded diversity of Hantaviruses with their respective reservoir host in Africa stimulates the research ...
Termite species identification and management using botanical pesticides in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
A study was conducted at Kikwe ward in Arumeru District of Arusha region to assess the
effects of Cupressus lusitanica, Tephrosia vogelii, Eucalpytus dalrympleana, Lantana
camara and Azadirachta indica in managing ...
Evaluation of schistosomacidal activity of lannea schimperi and searsia longipes stem bark extracts
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Schistosomiasis is one of the chronic threatening but neglected parasitic disease caused by trematode worms under genus schistosoma. Praziquantel is the only drug recommended by WHO for the treatment of all forms of human ...
Manure management and utilization practices for enhancing smallholder dairy farming productivity in Lushoto and Korogwe districts, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-02)
The use of cattle manure in agricultural fields improves soil quality and contributes to nutrient recycling when applied back to the soil compared with synthetic fertilizers that are associated with high cost and limited ...
Genetic characterization of jute mallow (corchorus spp.): a traditional African vegetable
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
Jute mallow (Corchorus spp.) is a very nutritious traditional leafy vegetable. Its leaves contain an average of 15% dry matter,4.8 g of protein, 259 mg of calcium, 4.5 mg of iron, 4.7 mg of vitamin A, 92 μg of folate, 1.5 ...
Design of burner and study of combustion characteristics of pyrolysis oil from biomass
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
Conversion of biomass to fuel provides a positive contribution for fossil fuel replacements. In
addressing challenges associated with the combustion of pyrolysis oil (bio-oil), this research
aimed at developing a burner ...
Dietary Practices, Nutrient Adequacy, and Nutrition Status among Adolescents in Boarding High Schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.
(Hindawi, 2020-07-01)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess dietary practices, nutrient adequacy, and nutrition status among 164 adolescents aged between 16 and 19 years in boarding secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region. In-depth ...