Browsing Masters Theses and Dissertations [LISBE] by Title
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Occurrence of aflatoxins and associated risk factors in dairy value chain in selected districts of three agro-ecological zones in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Aflatoxins are natural compounds produced by specific type of fungi, which contaminate foods and animal feeds. This study assessed the occurrence of aflatoxins and associated risk factors in livestock feeds and raw cow ... -
Perceived facilitators and barriers to enrolment in health insurance among people working in the informal sector in Morogoro, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-06)Health financing is an important pathway towards universal health coverage (UHC). In Tanzania, despite an improved Community Health Fund (iCHF) rollout, people in the informal sector haven’t been fully enrolled. This ... -
Perceptions and experiences of community-networks that facilitate engagement in health research: Ifakara Health Institute-Bagamoyo case-study
(NM-AIST, 2021-05)Involvement of communities in the field of health research collectively known as community engagement is considered as ethical conduct of research. At the Ifakara Health Research Institute (IHI) in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, ... -
Performance of selected cowpea (vigna unguiculata (l.) walp) varieties in different soil types in Singida District, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)A participatory research was conducted in Singida District central Tanzania under Singida Nutrition and Agro ecological Project (SNAP), during the 2016/2017 cropping season to evaluate the performance of cowpea (Vigna ... -
Persistence and diversity of Theileria parva in East Coast fever vaccinated and unvaccinated cattle
(NM-AIST, 2019-11)Infection and Treatment Method (ITM) has been practiced in Tanzania for over 20 years now as a prevention method against East Coast Fever (ECF). However, there is less information regarding the persistence of the Theileria ... -
Phenotypic and biochemical screening of sorghum genotypes for growth and rice weevil resistance in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)The current study characterised sorghum genotypes based on their growth morphological variations; identified phenotypic and biochemical traits, and screened them for resistance to rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae). A total ... -
The potential of field margin pesticidal plants on bean production and ecosystem services in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)An experiment was undertaken in NM-AIST farms in Arusha Tanzania from January to July 2017 to assess the potential of pesticidal plants on supporting the beneficial insects, controlling pests’ and influencing bean growth ... -
Preferred resting surfaces of dominant malaria vectors inside different house types in rural south-eastern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Malaria control in Africa relies extensively on indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticidetreated nets (ITNs). Indoor residual spraying typically targets mosquitoes resting on walls, and in few cases ... -
Prevalence and distribution of dengue and chikungunya viruses among febrile patients during inter-epidemic period in Morogoro Municipality
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)There is currently sufficient evidence available indicating that dengue and chikungunya viruses might be one of the causes of fever in Tanzania. Lately, the dengue outbreak in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania has raised concerns ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and its association to HIV related factors among HIV patients on antiretroviral medications in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Effective use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), has greatly upgraded the quality of life and survival of individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS. However, the incidence rate of hypertension is reported growing up. The overall ... -
Reconstructing historical distribution of large mammals and their habitat to inform rewilding and restoration in central Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)In the anthropogenic landscapes where historically wildlife existed, there can be a potential for rewilding to reverse extinction. However, there is limited literature providing approaches to achieving successful ... -
Resilience and economic benefits of climate smartagriculture practices in semi-arid Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)The shift of growing seasons onset due to rainfall and seasonal variability are among the climate change impacts affecting agricultural productivity in semi-arid. Seasonal variations in planting dates in semi-arid Tanzania ... -
Role of plant parasitic nematodes (pratylenchus goodeyi sher and allen) on fusarium wilt disease incidence and severity on banana
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)A study to examine the status of Fusarium wilt disease (FWD) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) and plant parasitic nematode (PPN) (Pratylenchus goodeyi Sher and Allen) on banana was conducted in January to ... -
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 ... -
Smallholder farmers’ awareness and aflatoxins contamination of sesame seeds grown in Southern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Consumption of aflatoxins contaminated foods has led to detrimental health effects worldwide, with even more severe cases in African countries including Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lindi and ... -
Spatial distribution and insecticide susceptibility profile of aedes aegypti mosquitoes in south-eastern, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, the main vector species is Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ecology remains ... -
Status and effects of insect pests on the cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in southern and central zones, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)This study was conducted from February to March and July to August 2019 in twenty-four (24) cashew fields located in the southern and central zones of Tanzania. In each zone, three districts were selected based on cashew ... -
Sustainability of the innovation platforms and associations among smallholder dairy farmers in Lushoto and Korogwe districts, Tanzania
(2019-04)The study examines the sustainability of the innovation platforms (IPs) and associations among smallholder dairy farmers in Lushoto and Korogwe districts in Tanzania. Specifically, the study has characterized dairy IPs and ... -
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 ... -
Tree species diversity, composition, population structure and associated herbivore abundance in human-impacted and non-impacted areas of marang’ forest, northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-12)Forest resources are mainly conserved in protected areas under various management regimes. The present study aimed at understanding the impacts of changing the status of Marang’ Forest (MF) in Northern Tanzania to a ...