The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Barriers and drivers of voluntary blood donation in Katavi and Kilimanjaro regions: a comparative cross-sectional study of two regions with high and moderate blood collection rates in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)n Tanzania, blood donation does not meet the national requirement. This was an explanatory sequential mixed-method study design. The quantitative component involved a questionnaire survey to explore respondents’ KAPS on ... -
Assessing Antibiotic-Resistance Patterns and Clinical outcomes among People-Living with Hiv/Aids with Features of Sepsis, in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Mortality in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) remains substantial in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite sepsis being the major cause of mortality in PLHIV, its optimal management remains questionable due ... -
Real-time IoT-based air quality monitoring and health hazards indicator system for mines regions: a case study of Bulyanhulu gold mine
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Air quality in mining regions is a significant concern due to the potential release of pollutants from mining activities and associated processes. The proximity of mining operations to communities can have detrimental ... -
Smart system for monitoring and controlling oxygen gas level in high purity germanium detector room: a case study of Tanzania atomic energy commission, Arusha-Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Low-oxygen air causes death all around the world. Even though the number of fatalities varies from year to year and location to location, nitrogen gas replaces oxygen in the atmosphere, increasing its percentage to less ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for Q fever, spotted fever group rickettsioses, and typhus group rickettsioses in a pastoralist community of northern Tanzania, 2016–2017
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2024-01-12)Background: In northern Tanzania, Q fever, spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsioses, and typhus group (TG) rickettsioses are common causes of febrile illness. We sought to describe the prevalence and risk factors for these ... -
Computer Science Education in Selected Countries from Sub-Saharan Africa
(Special Issue, 2024-03)Computer Science education in sub-Saharan Africa has evolved over the past decades. The number of institutions offering distinct undergraduate programs has grown, thus increasing the number of students enrolling in the ... -
Mobile-Based convolutional neural network model for the early identification of banana diseases
(Elsevier, 2024-02-29)This study aimed to deploy a deep learning model in a mobile application for the early identification of Fusarium Wilt and Black Sigatoka in bananas. In this paper, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model for the ... -
Farming systems and soil fertility management practices in smallholdings on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
(Frontiers, 2024-02-16)In the northern part of Tanzania, the slopes of Mount (Mt.) Kilimanjaro are the most important areas, both in terms of socio-economic development and ecological succession. The main agricultural systems in the area are ... -
Fabrication of liposome-chitosan-zno nanohybrid integrated with Carissa Spinarum extract for antibacterial application
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Innovative biomaterials provide a stimulating and adaptable platform for the implementation of new and more effective methods to prevent bacterial infection. Built on biomimetic- inorganic hybrid material, Dual Nanohybrid ... -
Integrated machine learning based quality measurement model for maternal, neonatal and child health services in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)The high maternal and neonatal mortality rate has remained a challenge for most developing countries. Scholars link the high death occurrences to the poor quality of health services provided to pregnant women and children. ... -
The needs and opportunities for housing improvement for malaria control in Southern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)There is evidence that mosquito-proofed houses can reduce malaria risk. However, housing improvement is rarely included in malaria control toolboxes. This study assessed the need, magnitude, and opportunities for housing ... -
Development of a remote road traffic accidents tracking and reporting system for Kayoola buses
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Motor vehicles continue to improve in safety each year, resulting in a decline in fatality rates. However, car crashes remain a significant concern for the automotive industry as the goal is to eliminate accidents ... -
The mtego® trap: a potential tool for monitoring and control of malaria and arbovirus vectors
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Odour-baited traps are valuable for vector surveillance and control; however, they often exhibit varying recapture rates among mosquito species due to the limited range of host cues they provide. Therefore, it is crucial ... -
Future Trade-Off for Water Resource Allocation: The Role of Land Cover/Land Use Change
(MDPI, 2024-02-02)Global croplands, pastures, and human settlements Have expanded in recent decades. This is accompanied by large increases in energy, water, and fertilizer consumption, along with considerable losses of biodiversity. In ... -
Effects of Raw and Different Calcined Bentonite on Durability and Mechanical Properties of Cement Composite Material2024
(Elsevier, 2024-02-22)Bentonite is a natural pozzolanic material mostly composed of SiO2 and employed in cementing materials for the reduction of cement consumption and CO2 emission besides improving perfor- mance of cement composite material ... -
The Assessment of Heavy Metals and Natural Radioactivity in the Phosphate Tailings at Minjingu Mines in Tanzania
(Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2024-04-12)Extraction and processing of the phosphate rocks has produced a massive amount of waste and posed a significant environmental concern. The majority of wastes generated in the fertiliser industry are overburden or waste ... -
High-frequency dynamics of pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature in the coastal ecosystems of the Tanga- Pemba Seascape: implications for upwelling-enhanced ocean acidification and deoxygenation
(Frontiers, 2024-01-08)Ocean acidification, deoxygenation, and warming are three interconnected global change challenges caused by increased anthropogenic carbon emissions. These issues present substantial threats to marine organisms, ecosystems, ... -
Flea infestation of rodent and their community structure in frequent and non-frequent plague outbreak areas in Mbulu district, northern Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2024-03-04)Understanding rodent-ectoparasite interactions and the factors driving them is important in understanding the epidemiology of diseases involving an arthropod vector. Fleas are the primary vector for Yersinia pestis, ... -
A Mathematical Model for Transmission of Taeniasis and Neurocysticercosis
(Hindawi, 2024-03-11)In this study, we present a mathematical model for the codynamics of taeniasis and neurocysticercosis and rigorously analyze it. To understand the underlying dynamics of the proposed model, basic system properties such ... -
Frequentist and Bayesian Approaches in Modeling and Prediction of Extreme Rainfall Series: A Case Study from Southern Highlands Region of Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2024-01-30)This study focuses on modeling and predicting extreme rainfall based on data from the Southern Highlands region, the critical for rain-fed agriculture in Tanzania. Analyzing 31 years of annual maximum rainfall data ...
