The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Associated factors contributing abundance of fleas on rodents in plague endemic area of Karatu district, northern Tanzania.
(IEEE, 2023-07-10)Fleas are small wingless hematophagous insect that are frequently infesting on rodents and other small mammals while acting as reservoirs and vectors of many rodent borne zoonotic diseases including plague infectious disease ... -
Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health
(KeAi, 2023-12-01)Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats to the entire ... -
Sensitivity analysis and parameters estimation for the transmission of lymphatic filariasis
(Heliyon, 2023-05-16)Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease which poses public health concern and socio- economic challenges in developing and low-income countries. In this paper, we formulate a deterministic mathematical model ... -
The randomness and uncertainty in dynamics of lymphatic filariasis: CTMC stochastic approach
(EPJ PLUS - Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, 2024-02-15)Lymphatic filariasis represents the primary cause of long-term, permanent disability, and dysfunction in the human immune system. In this study, we have devised and assessed deterministic and continuous-time Markov chain ... -
The Significance of Stochastic CTMC Over Deterministic Model in Understanding the Dynamics of Lymphatic Filariasis With Asymptomatic Carriers
(Hindawi, 2024-05-04)Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of chronic and irreversible damage to human immunity. This paper presents deterministic and continuous-time Markov chain (CTMC) stochastic models regarding lymphatic filariasis ... -
Population dynamics of the Multimammate rat (Mastomys natalensis) and Makundi’s brush fur rat (Lophuromys makundii) and their implications in disease …
(Springer, 2024-03-06)Understanding host population dynamics in connection to disease persistence is important for determining the epizootic risks present in plague foci. We used a capture-mark-recapture method to investigate the population ... -
Morphological evidence for the potential protective effects of curcumin and Garcinia kola against diabetes in the rat hippocampus
(Research Sqare, 2024-03-25)This research investigated the effects of sciatic nerve transection and diabetes on the hippocampus, and the protective effects of Garcinia kola and curcumin. Thirty-five adult male Wistar albino rats were divided into ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phytocompound Variations in Leaves, Bark and Roots of Allspice (Pimenta Dioica) Collections in Tanzania
(AIJR, 2024-02-06)he efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction process ... -
The neuroprotective effects of baobab and black seed on the rat hippocampus exposed to a 900-MHz electromagnetic field
(Elsevier, 2024-04)This study investigated the potential effects on the hippocampus of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) disseminated by mobile phones and the roles of baobab (Adansonia digitata) (AD) and black seed (Nigella sativa) (BS) in ... -
Capacity building to strengthen nuclear security in the safety, operation and utilization of research reactors in Africa
(Egyptian Society of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (ESNSA), 2023-01-01)Research reactors are indispensable for developing countries to benefit from the many quiet applications of nuclear science and technology, particularly in health services, food security, water resources, education and ... -
Du méga au low-tech: Qu'est-ce qu'un système énergétique durable en Afrique de l'Est?
(HAL CNRS Portal, 2023-11-17)En Afrique de l'Est, l'énergie domestique relève de différentes socio-techniques, allant du bois de chauffage et du charbon aux méga-projets (éoliens, géothermie). Ces sociotechniques suscitent des critiques en raison de ... -
AI for anglophone africa: unlocking its adoption for responsible solutions in academia-private sector
(Frontiers, 2023-04-11)In recent years, AI technologies have become indispensable in social and industrial development, yielding revolutionary results in improving labor efficiency, lowering labor costs, optimizing human resource structure, ... -
Reduction in rancidity development in fortified whole‐grain maize meal by hot‐air drying of the grain
(Cereal & Grains assosiation, 2023-12-19)Background and Objective: Maize is the major staple in sub‐Saharan Africa. Whole‐grain maize meal (WGMM) is highly susceptible to rancidity develop- ment. This work investigated whether rancidity development in ... -
Data Synthesis Technique for Categorical Pestes Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Data Using CTGAN Model
(Pre prints,org, 2023-05-11)Data scarcity is a significant challenge in the field of Machine Learning (ML), as data collection can be expensive, time‐consuming, and difficult, particularly in developing countries. This challenge is exaggerated on ... -
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Infection Among Blood Donors in the Western Zone of Tanzania
(preprint, 2024-04-30)Background In the western zone of Tanzania, there is limited information for the prevalence of hepatitis B infection. In this study, we analyzed the dataset of blood donors to determine seroprevalence and socio-demographic ... -
Effectiveness of Point of Entry Health Screening Measures among Travelers in the Detection and Containment of the International Spread of COVID-19: A Review of the Evidence
(MDPI, 2024-03-28)COVID-19 remains a communicable disease with the capacity to cause substantial damage to health and health systems. Enhanced health screening at points of entry (POEs) is a public health measure implemented to support ... -
Energy Management for a Random Outage Grid-tied Hybrid Photo- voltaic Solar-Thermal Energy System for health Center Applications
(RERA, 2023-09-23)This research work proposes and evaluates an enhanced open-loop photo-voltaic evacuated tube solar thermal collector hybrid energy system based on the developed multi-objective energy management strategy that manages and ... -
Processing complementary foods to reduce mycotoxins in a medium scale Tanzanian mill: A hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) approach
(Elsevier, 2024-03-22)Designing and implementing processing procedures for producing safe complementary foods in dynamic and unregulated food systems where common food staples are frequently contaminated with mycotoxins is chal- lenging. This ... -
Sustainable biofuel production in Sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring transesterification process, nonedible feedstocks, and policy implications
(WIREs, 2024-05-10)The world is currently dealing with an energy crisis, primarily due to heavy reliance on finite fossil fuels and the associated rise in energy demand. In response to this crisis, replacing heavy reliance on finite fossil ... -
Hydrological System and Water Balance of Ungauged Crater Lakes of the Northern Crater Highlands
(Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2023-10)The study aimed to unveil the hydrological system and water balance of the ungauged crater lakes with major focus on the Emakati Lake which occupy 46% of the Empakaai Crater associated to the East African Rift Valley ...
