Research Articles [LISBE]: Recent submissions
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Effect of processing on nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of false sesame (Ceratotheca sesamoides) and common bean leaves (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-08-19)The effects of blanching and drying on micro-nutrients: β-Carotene, Vitamin C, Folic acid, Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P) and anti-nutrients: Tannins and Oxalates composition of False Sesame Leaves (FSL) and Common ... -
Long-lasting insecticidal nets retain bio-efficacy after 5 years of storage: implications for malaria control programmes
(Springer Nature, 2020-03-14)Background: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most sustainable and efective malaria control tool currently available. Global targets are for 80% of the population living in malaria endemic areas to have access ... -
Heavy metals and lambda-cyhalothrin levels in prawns, water and sediments along the Indian Coastline of Tanzania
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-04-30)Heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, and sources of contamination were determined. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected from agricultural farms and estuarine, along the coastline ... -
Growth comparison of Banana cv. Mchare (Huti Green) under full and deficit irrigation conditions in Northern Highlands, Tanzania
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 2020-02-15)Drip irrigation in banana farms is an uncommon practice as compared with other horticultural crops. Records for East African Highland Banana (EAHB) diploid (AA subgroup) cv Mchare-Huti Green (HG) cultivated under drip ... -
In vitro antiproliferative potential of Annona senegalensis Pers. and Allophylus africanus P Beauv. plant extracts against selected cancer cell lines
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2019-07-10)The medicinal plants Annona senegalensis Pers. and Allophylus africanus P Beauv. are used in Tanzania traditional medicine for the treatment of cancer. However, there is no scientific documentation on their therapeutic ... -
Detection of carrier state and genetic diversity of Theileria parva in ECF-vaccinated and naturally exposed cattle in Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-08)Infection and Treatment Method (ITM) has been practiced in Tanzania for over 20 years as a prevention measure against East Coast Fever disease. It is known that ITM, like natural ECF infection, leads to a carrier state, ... -
Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Association with Tuberculosis, among HIV patients on ART in Bagamoyo District, Eastern Tanzania
(International Journal of AIDS, 2019-11-27)Background: Individuals living with HIV/AIDS have a higher risk of cardiovascular complications, including hypertension. We, therefore, assess the prevalence of hypertension and its association with Tuberculosis in HIV ... -
Determinants of Home Delivery among Women Aged 15-24 Years in Tanzania
(International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, 2020-04-23)Background: The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal number 3 aims at reducing the maternal mortality rate by less than 70/100,000 live births globally and 216/100,000 live births in developing regions by 2030. ... -
Habitat characteristics and insecticide susceptibility of Aedes aegypti in the Ifakara area, south-eastern Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-02-07)Background: Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, these diseases are transmitted by Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ... -
Potential of cooking bananas in addressing food security in East Africa
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2018-10-30)Banana is a very popular fruit in the world market and serves as an ideal and low-cost staple food in East Africa whose residents rely mostly on bananas as a source of food. Banana is practically non-seasonal crop that ... -
Quinoa growth and yield performance in Tanzania: A prospect crop for food security
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2020-03-30)Quinoa is an emerging potential cereal crop that has recently been recommended for food security worldwide. This study was to evaluate growth and yield performance of quinoa genotypes under rain-fed conditions at the Nelson ... -
A retrospective study on the epidemiology and trends of road traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries in three Municipalities of Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania between 2014-2018
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2020-05-20)Introduction: Over 90% of injuries and deaths still occur in low and middle-income countries like Tanzania due to Road traffic accidents. Available literature indicates that Tanzania suffers massive human and economic ... -
Microalgae: An alternative natural source of bioavailable omega-3 DHA for promotion of mental health in East Africa
(Elsevier, 2019-10-11)Mental health illness associated with poor nutrition is a serious public concern worldwide. The most at risk individuals are children and adolescents in the developing world. Deficiencies in omega-3 DHA fatty acids have ... -
Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Kasulu Communities in North-Western Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2020-06-05)Introduction. Pregnant women are at a high risk of anaemia, with iron-folate deficiency being the most common cause of anaemia among pregnant women. Despite the well-known importance of iron and folic acid supplementation ... -
Influence of fluoride on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in selected fluoride endemic areas of Tanzania
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-11-15)Diabetes Mellitus prevalence in developing countries and globally is on the increase due to various factors and its association with excessive fluoride contamination is not much elucidated. This study aims to determine ... -
Immunochromatographic thread-based test platform for diagnosis of infectious diseases
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2018-03-31)Patterning is an important step in fabrication of multiplexed microfluidic devices. Various approaches including cutting, photolithography, wax-printing, plotting and etching have been developed and tested. Recently, using ... -
Understanding factors influencing distribution and density of a micro-Lepidoptera moth, Tuta absoluta (Gelechiidae) and its impact in tomato agroecological zones of Tanzania
(Bioscience Research, 2020-06-07)Field survey was conducted from August to November 2016 and repeated from January to April 2017 to study population, distribution and damage by tomato leaf miner (TLM) (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1977) in 156 farms in ... -
Protecting the commons: Predictors of willingness to mitigate communal land degradation among Maasai pastoralists
(Elsevier Ltd., 2020-12)Extensive land degradation is a global problem that presents a critical threat to pastoralists’ welfare in East Africa and beyond. Although the reasons for this environmental problem are complex, it is likely to be exacerbated ... -
Tracking animal movements using biomarkers in tail hairs: a novel approach for animal geolocating from sulfur isoscapes.
(Movement Ecology, 2020-09-18)Background Current animal tracking studies are most often based on the application of external geolocators such as GPS and radio transmitters. While these technologies provide detailed movement data, they are costly to ... -
Year Round Feed and Fodder Availability in Smallholder Dairy Farms across High and Low Altitude Areas in Eastern Africa
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2020-08-07)Feed-year strategies involve matching the cycles of dairy production with the changing availabilities of all sources of nutrients over time. Therefore, an understanding of seasonal variation in availability of forage ...
