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Performance optimization of unplanned water distribution networks in fast growing towns: a case study of Mwanza city, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) and unreliable water supply services are major challenges in
operations of the water networks in most of the fast-growing cities in developing countries. The
present study aims at investigating ...
Assessing adoption and water productivity of the system of rice-intensification under farmer-led irrigation system in northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-02)
This study was conducted to evaluate farmers‟ appropriation of the system of rice
intensification (SRI) in an informal irrigation scheme in northern Tanzania. Understanding the
integration and performance of SRI in the ...
Strength and durability properties of concrete blended with pumice and scoria under combined attack of sulphate and chloride
(NM-AIST, 2021-11)
Concrete structures suffer serious deterioration under corrosive environment. Consequently,
the safety of these concrete structures is decreased. The influence of natural pumice (NP) and
natural scoria (NS) as supplementing ...
Application of modified lignocellulosic materials as green flocculants for brewery wastewater treatment
(NM-AIST, 2021-03)
Coagulation–flocculation technique is usually used in wastewater treatment by employing
conventional inorganic materials such as alum and ferric chloride. Due to environmental
challenges associated with the use of inorganic ...
Impact of tobacco curing on the environment andsocio-economic aspects in the Urambo District
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Despite the efforts that have been employed to reduce tobacco curing related deforestation in
many countries including Tanzania. The economic importance of tobacco production on
employment creation and foreign exchange ...
High energy density materials based on fluorinated bridged trinitromethyl azo triazole derivatives: a quantum chemical study of thermodynamic and energetic properties
(NM-AIST, 2021-03)
High energy density materials (HEDM) have gained extensive attention due to their energetic
properties and safety issues. Nitro and fluoro groups, among others, have become viable
substituents in the HEDM triazole framework ...
Assessment of fluoride bioaccumulation in catfish grown in fluoride rich waters
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)
Fluoride bioaccumulation in fish poses a significant impact to their growth performance,
survival and consequently to the upper trophic levels. Few studies have reported the impact of
high fluoride concentration and their ...
Performance of inclined plates settler integrated with constructed wetland for high turbidity water treatment
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
The purpose of this study was to investigate and demonstrate a cost-effective treatment
technology for high turbid water, commonly used for domestic purposes in rural areas of
Tanzania where conventional water treatment ...
Performance investigation of the slaughterhouse wastewater treatment facility: a case of Mwanza city slaughterhouse, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-01)
The present study engaged onsite operations and laboratory analysis for Mwanza City
Slaughterhouse (MCS) wastewater to improve the efficiency of wastewater treatment of a
newly installed facility. The MCS wastewater ...
Assessment of fluoride removal in a batch electro‒coagulation process
(NM-AIST, 2021-06)
A presence of excessive amounts of fluoride than the prescribed standards has been reported
in sources of domestic water supply around mount Meru slopes and other parts in Tanzania
while efforts to remove the excessive ...