The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Does variation in plant diversity and abundance influence browsing intensity in black rhinos?
(WILEY, 2023-09)Variations in forage availability, selection and preferences can lead to intense forag- ing competition and depletion of food consequently lowering diet quality and popula- tion performance of black rhino species. This ... -
Efficacy of waste stabilization ponds and constructed wetlands adopted for treating faecal sludge in Africa: a review
(Taylor & Francis online, 2024-05-24)The generation of faecal sludge (FS) in capitals and urban settings of African countries outpaces the available storage, emptying, transportation and treatment technologies. The low technology-based treatment systems for ... -
The Volterra–Lyapunov matrix theory for global stability analysis of alcohol-related health risks model
(Elsevier, 2023-01)This paper studies the global stability analysis of a modified framework proposed by Mayengo et al. on alcohol-related health risks model. We first present the global stability analysis of risk-free equilibrium (RFE). ... -
Database Privacy: Design of User Privacy Preserving Central Bank Digital Currency: A Case of Tanzania
(Indian Society for Education and Environment (iSee), 2024-03-04)Objectives: This work aims to contribute towards Tanzanian Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) users’ privacy preservation. It proposes the design of a privacy preserving CBDC which might be issued by Tanzania’s Central ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Taenia solium Cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Northern Tanzania
(MDPI, 2024-05-23)Background: Taeniosis and cysticercosis are human infections caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This study is a baseline for community-based intervention. We determined the prevalence of human cysticercosis and ... -
Fabrication of porous carbon nanofiber webs from polyacrylonitrile and cellulose acetate for NaCl removal from water using capacitive deionization
(IWA Publishing, 2024-01-01)Capacitive deionization (CDI) has shown potential in addressing freshwater scarcity. CDI's electrode design is a key to better performance as it determines the extent of water purification. For carbon electrodes, the pore ...
