Life sciences and Bio-engineering: Recent submissions
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A comparative approach of analyzing data uncertainty in parameter estimation for a Lumpy Skin Disease model
(Elsevier, 2025-01-20)The livestock industry has been economically affected by the emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases such as Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). This has driven the interest to research efficient mitigating measures towards ... -
Comparison of Methods to Assess Adherence to Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Provision of Low-Aflatoxin Porridge Flours in a Community-Based Intervention Trial
(MDPI, 2024-12-13)Background: Levels of adherence to recommended protocols in an intervention trial can affect outcomes and confound the results. To broaden the evidence about the selection and utility of adherence measures in varying ... -
The effect of an intervention to reduce aflatoxin consumption from 6 to 18 mo of age on length-for-age z-scores in rural Tanzania: a cluster-randomized trial
(Elsevier, 2025-02-01)Background Linear growth faltering continues to negatively affect children in low- and middle-income countries and is associated with poor cognitive, developmental, and educational outcomes. Laboratory and observational ... -
Association Between Aflatoxin Exposure and Haemoglobin, Zinc, and Vitamin A, C, and E Levels/Status: A Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2025-02-28)Background: Aflatoxin, produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus fungi, contaminates a broad range of crops such as maize, nuts, and cotton. Aflatoxin exposure causes growth failure, immune suppression, ... -
Application of Nanotechnology in Enhancing Efficacy of African Herbal Medicines-A review
(MDPI, 2025)African herbal medicine has been used for centuries as a means of treating various ailments. However, limitations in the effectiveness and delivery of these herbal remedies have necessitated exploration of alternative ... -
The role of anthropogenic container habitats as mosquito oviposition habitats in rural settlements in northern Tanzania
(BioOne Digital Library, 2022-04-05)Abstract In many areas, the main sources of mosquito vectors are not natural habitats but small artificial water bodies that are provided unintentionally by humans. Such container habitats have been linked to outbreaks ... -
Study of Socio-economic Drivers and community perceptions on Invasive Alien Plant Prosopis juliflora in Northern Tanzania
(International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre), 2023-12)Prosopis juliflora (P. juliflora) is an invasive plant introduced in Tanzania for restoration and greening the degraded sites. Since its introduction in Tanzania, there has been no assessment about its associated ... -
Pathways from research to sustainable development: Insights from ten research projects in sustainability and resilience
(Springer, 2023-11-23)Drawing on collective experience from ten collaborative research projects focused on the Global South, we identify three major challenges that impede the translation of research on sustainability and resilience ... -
Polyphosphates: Essential bioenergetic reservoirs and their role as critical nutrient depleters in biological systems
(Scientific Research Archives, 2025)Polyphosphates are linear polymers of inorganic phosphate that play a pivotal role in cellular bioenergetics and metabolism across a wide range of organisms. This review article explores the multifaceted functions of ... -
Environmental risks of a commonly used pyrethroid: Insights from temporary pond species of the Lake Manyara Basin, Tanzania
(Elservier, 2023-04-10)Environmental risks posed by widespread pesticide application have attracted global attention. Currently, chemical risk assessments in aquatic environments rely on extrapolation of toxicity data from classic model species. ... -
Increasing agricultural soil phosphate (P) status influences water P levels in paddy farming areas: Their implication on environmental quality
(Elservier, 2022-10-03)ntensive paddy farming activities involve higher use of irrigation water and agrochemicals to increase crop productivity per unit area. However, a practice may result in environmental challenges due to nutrient loss ... -
Pesticidal and Medicinal Value of Turmeric and Ginger in Tanzania and Their Antifungal Activity against Phytopathogens
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2025-02-20)Use of synthetic pesticides to manage crop pests has had a toll on human health, environmental safety and farmer’s income creating a need for alterna tive crop protection strategies. Botanical pesticides have been ... -
Farmer’s Knowledge on Thaumatotibia Leucotreta (Meyrick) an Economic Pest of Avocado Production in Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis online, 2025-01-20)Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) is a Lepidopteran pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, both wild and cultivated. A study was carried out in Tanzania to assess farmer’s knowledge regarding the invasion of pests ... -
TB or not TB? Definitive determination of species within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in unprocessed sputum from adults with presumed multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
(Wiley, 2021-06-09)Objectives Differences among Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) species may predict drug resistance or treatment success. Thus, we optimised and deployed the genotype MTBC assay (gMTBC) to identify MTC to the ... -
The extended scope of neuroimaging and prospects in brain atrophy mitigation: A systematic review
(Elsevier, 2021-03)Brain atrophy is a condition associated with a reduction of brain volume. It is a common manifestation of aging even though it occurs in some childhood conditions and carried forward to pre-senile middle age. There are ... -
Hypoglycemic Effects of Cymbopogon citratus Ethanol Leaves' Extract and Its Fractions in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice 2020
(Semantic scholar, 2020-12-31)Varieties of plants, including Cymbopogon citratus, are traditionally used in controlling hyperglycemia by either stimulating insulin secretion, inhibition α- Glucosidase or α-amylase activity. This study evaluated ... -
Biological properties of extracts from locally grown banana leaves indicate their possible use for wound dressing in Arusha, Tanzania
(Embase, 2021-10-01)This study assessed the biological properties and safety profile of extracts from locally grown banana leaves in Arusha (Tanzania), to affirm their possible use for wound dressing. Screening for phytoconstituents in extracts ... -
Dengue virus transmission during non-outbreak period in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey
(Springer Nature, 2024-10-29)Background Tanzania has experienced multiple dengue outbreaks between 2010 and 2019, caused by various dengue virus (DENV) strains. In 2019, there were 6917 confirmed dengue cases and 13 deaths in Tanzania. Routine diagnosis ... -
“If You Do Not Take the Medicine and Complete the Dose…It Could Cause You More Trouble”: Bringing Awareness, Local Knowledge and Experience into Antimicrobial Stewardship in Tanzania
(MDPI, 2023-01-25)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, multi-drug-resistant bacteria (MDR) are highly prevalent in clinical and community settings, ... -
Brucellosis infection dynamics in cattle and the impacts on production and reproduction in pastoral settings of Tanzania
(Academic Journals, 2022-03)Brucellosis is endemic in pastoral settings of Tanzania with significant socio-economic implications. However, comprehensive studies to establish its impacts had not been elucidated. A longitudinal study was conducted in ...
