The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Industrial -Based GSM Water Leakage Detection, Monitoring and Controlling System in Promoting Sustainability: A Case of Kenyan Industries
(Transdisciplinary Journal of Engineering & Science, 2024-05-03)The current system for detecting and monitoring water leaks is manual and costly. Despite emerging new technological trends, many industries lack automated systems to detect, monitor, and control ... -
Recovery of precious metals from processed wastewater: conventional techniques nexus advanced and pragmatic alternatives
(IWA Publishing, 2023-06-01)The loss of highly sought-after metals such as gold, silver, and platinum during extraction processes not only constitutes a significant waste of valuable resources but also contributes to alarming environmental pollution. ... -
Kinetics and optimization modeling of Fenton-mediated photocatalysis of dye effluent with novel PANI/AK-TiO2 nanocomposites
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2024-04-05)The quest for the application of a high solar-photon sensitive photocatalysts for rapid photodegradation of recalcitrant dye molecules with deleterious environmental impacts remains a major setback for the adoption of ... -
Dissemination of Agro-based Information by Telecentres among Selected Rural Farmers in Tanzania with a focus on Moshi Rural District, Kilimanjaro Region.
(EBSCO, 2023-01-01)The article discusses Telecentres in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), highlighting their role in providing access to information and communication technology (ICT) in rural communities. It describes the services ... -
Knowledge Management Use of the Web 2.0-Driven SECI Model to Improve Knowledge Creation and Sharing Practices in Selected Academic Libraries in Tanzania
(Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, 2023-05)Rationale of Study – The evolution of academic libraries is influenced by technological developments, including Web 2.0. Based on a larger PhD project, this study evaluated how selected academic libraries in Tanzania ... -
Predatory effects on the dynamics of Spodoptera Frugiperda infestations in maize
(ELSEVIER, 2023)Maize remains in demand due to its nutritive value, capacity to provide food for a growing world population, contribution to food security, and increase in worldwide investments in ethanol as a biofuel. However, the invasion ... -
The role of asymptomatic carriers on the dynamics of a lymphatic filariasis model incorporating control strategies
(ELSEVIER, 2024-05-03)This study presents a mathematical model to investigate the patterns of transmission in lymphatic filariasis. The model considers chronic, acute, and asymptomatic individuals and integrates key control strategies. Random ... -
Modeling the dynamics of Diamondback Moth infestations on cabbage biomass
(ELSEVIER, 2023-01-01)The Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) is a notorious agricultural pest that poses significant challenges to cabbage production. In this study, we formulated and analyzed the deterministic differential equations to ... -
Influence of farmers’ socio-economic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review
(Frontiers, 2023-04-14)The rise in global human population, coupled with the effects of climate change, has increased the demand for arable land. Soil fertility has been the most affected, among other things. Many approaches to soil fertility ... -
129 Transparency in the Application of Theoretical Frameworks to the Advancement of Knowledge in Selected Library and Information Science Journals: A Systematic Review1
(AJOL, 2023-10-16)The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the extent of theoretical transparency in library and information science (LIS) scholarship. Many studies have looked at theorising and the use of theory in LIS. ... -
Techno-economic analysis of a solar-assisted heat pump dryer for drying agricultural products
(WILEY, 2023-10-15)Postharvest losses (PHLs) of biomaterials, such as vegetables and fruits, significantly impact food security and economic stability in developing nations. In Tanzania, PHLs are estimated to range between 30% and 40% for ... -
Beneficial effects of curcumin in the diabetic rat ovary: a stereological and biochemical study
(Research Square, 2022-08-25)Study investigated the effects of curcumin treatment on diabetic ovaries at different periods of the disease. Fifty-six female Wistar albino rats (250–300 g) aged 12 weeks were divided into seven groups. No treatment was ... -
The role of modeling in the epidemiology and control of lumpy skin disease: a systematic review
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2023-09-15)Background Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an economically important viral disease of cattle caused by lumpy disease virus (LSDV) and transmitted by blood-feeding insects, such as certain species of flies and mosquitoes, or ... -
A deterministic mathematical model with non-linear least squares method for investigating the transmission dynamics of lumpy skin disease
(Elsevier, 2024-05-18)Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an economically significant viral disease of cattle caused by the lumpy disease virus (LSDV) which is primarily spread mechanically by blood feeding vectors such as particular species in flies, ... -
Thermal Performance Analysis of Solar Dryer Integrated with Heat Energy Storage System and a Low-Cost Parabolic Solar Dish Concentrator for Food Preservation
(Hindawi, 2020-07-30)Solar energy has become a viable alternative energy because it is a clean type of energy that converts solar radiation into heat energy for various applications such as heating water, power generation, cooking, and food ... -
Adsorption and desorption processes of toxic heavy metals, regeneration and reusability of spent adsorbents: Economic and environmental sustainability approach
(Elsevier, 2024-05-19)A growing number of variables, including rising population, water scarcity, growth in the economy, and the existence of harmful heavy metals in the water supply, are contributing to the increased demand for wastewater ... -
Internet of Things Security in Cloud: A Review on Fog Layer Security
(IEEE AFRICON, 2023-10-31)Cloud computing in IoT systems enables flexible design with distributed data, infrastructure, and resources accessible from diverse industrial settings. The tremendous rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has posed numerous ... -
Evaluation of a point-of-use device used for autoantibody analysis and its potential for following microcystin leucine-arginine exposure
(Frontiers, 2024-02-09)Introduction: Globally, the need for measuring exposure to algal toxins has become urgent due to ever-increasing reports of contamination in sea and freshwater, in shellfish and fish stocks and in aerosols. Methods: To ... -
The histomorphological and stereological assessment of rat dorsal root ganglion tissues after various types of sciatic nerve injury
(Research Square, 2023-08-01)Peripheral nerve injuries lead to significant changes in the dorsal root ganglia, where the cell bodies of the damaged axons are located. The sensory neurons and the surrounding satellite cells rearrange the composition ... -
Application of Magnetic Surfactants in Nanoparticle Fabrication
(ACS Publication, 2023-08-28)Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are a group of nanoparticles made from a magnetic material such as iron, chromium, manganese, cobalt or nickel and a chemical component that exhibit superparamagnetic properties. They have a ...