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Dynamical and optimal control analysis of a seasonal Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense model
(AIMS Press, 2020-02-27)
The e ects of seasonal variations on the epidemiology of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
disease is well documented. In particular, seasonal variations alter vector development rates and
behaviour, thereby influencing the ...
Modeling the Transmission Dynamics of Bovine Tuberculosis
(Hindawi, 2020-03-30)
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a bacterial and zoonotic disease which is transmitted through consumption of unpasteurized milk and uncooked meat and inhalation of aerosols. In this paper, a deterministic mathematical model ...
Leveraging peer-to-peer farmer learning to facilitate better strategies in smallholder dairy husbandry
(SAGE journal, 2020-12-02)
Peer-to-peer learning paradigm is seldom used in studying how farmers can increase yield. In this article, agent-based modelling has been applied to study the chances of dairy farmers increasing annual milk yield by learning ...
‘Mind the Gap’: Reconnecting Local Actions and Multi-Level Policies to Bridge the Governance Gap. An Example of Soil Erosion Action from East Africa
(MDPI, 2020-09-25)
Achieving change to address soil erosion has been a global yet elusive goal for decades. Efforts to implement effective solutions have often fallen short due to a lack of sustained, context-appropriate and multi-disciplinary ...
Non-Newtonian heat and mass transfer on MHD blood flow through a stenosed artery in the presence of body exercise and chemical reaction
(Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience, 2020-09-17)
A mathematical model of non-Newtonian blood flow, heat and mass transfer through a stenosed artery is studied. The non-Newtonian model is chosen to suit the Herschel-Bulkley fluid characteristics, taking into account the ...
Potential of Mobile-Based Apps Online Platforms in Fast-Tracking Access of Agriculture Information
(Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2021-11-18)
Objectives: This paper report the potential of online mobile phone-based platforms in fast-tracking access of agricultural information to farmers, with a case study of Arusha, Tanzania. Method: We used the questionnaire-based ...
Development of Self Speaking Body Weight Scale for Visually Impaired People in Tanzania
(International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering, 2021-07)
Speaking weight scale is an important low vision health aid that measures and announces the measured weight. It is valuable in numerous applications such as Bathroom scale, Kitchen scale, and more. ...
Design of a Passenger Security and Safety System for the Kayoola EVs Bus
(IEEE, 2021-10-25)
Kiira Motors Corporation seeks to avail customer satisfaction, by providing noteworthy passenger experience on its market entry product, the Kayoola EVs bus through deploying a passenger security and safety system to curtail ...
Maternal knowledge-seeking behavior among pregnant women in Tanzania
(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2021-08-13)
Background:
Maternal mortality continues to be a global challenge with about 830 women dying of childbirth and pregnancy complications every day. Tanzania has a maternal mortality rate of 524 deaths per 100,000 live ...
Segmentation of Tuta Absoluta’s Damage on Tomato Plants: A Computer Vision Approach
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-09-06)
Tuta absoluta is a major threat to tomato production, causing losses ranging from 80% to 100% when not properly managed. Early detection of T. absoluta’s effects on tomato plants is important in controlling and preventing ...