The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Modelling and optimization of multiple replacement of supplementary cementitious materials for cement composite by response surface method.
(Elsevier Ltd., 2024-03-07)Supplementary cementitious materials are beneficial in improving performance and lessening the cement con- sumption with highly lessening CO2 emission. Many researchers used blast furnace slag, bentonite, and active limestone ... -
Thermal Performance and Technoeconomic Analysis of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Dryer Integrated with Energy Storage Materials for Drying Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata)
(Hindawi, 2024-02-02)This study examines a novel solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with a thermal energy storage system using soapstone as storage material. The dryer is investigated through experimental analysis across three operating ... -
Carbon dioxide removal using a novel adsorbent derived from calcined eggshell waste for biogas upgrading
(ELSEVIER, 2023-11-22)The existence of CO2 in biogas limits its utilization in engines by lowering its energy value and density. It contributes to global warming which is a major concern globally. The elimination of CO2 content from biogas will ... -
Effect of Natural Pozzolana on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete
(Hindawi, 2024-02-13)Construction industries are rapidly growing, sacking high amounts of concrete which has a highly dense microstructure with excellent mechanical properties, more durable, and highly eco-friendly materials. Hence, many of ... -
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
(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, ... -
Thermal Performance and Technoeconomic Analysis of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Dryer Integrated with Energy Storage Materials for Drying Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata)
(Hindawi, 2024-02-02)This study examines a novel solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with a thermal energy storage system using soapstone as storage material. The dryer is investigated through experimental analysis across three operating ... -
Mathematical modeling of vehicle carbon dioxide emissions
(Cell Press, 2024-01-02)The demand for transportation, driven by an increasing global population, is continuously rising. This has led to a higher number of vehicles on the road and an increased reliance on fossil fuels. Consequently, the rise ... -
Mathematical modeling and extraction of parameters of solar photovoltaic module based on modified Newton–Raphson method
(Elsevier, 2024-01-17)This paper presents a numerical method for estimating four physical parameters of a single-diode circuit model based on manufacturer’s datasheet. A system of four non-linear equations are formed based on three key points ... -
Parameters estimation, global sensitivity analysis and model fitting for the dynamics of Plutella xylostella infestations in a cabbage biomass
(Elsevier, 2024-01-24)Plutella xylostella, commonly called Diamondback moth (DBM), a highly destructive and rapidly spreading agricultural pest originally from Europe. This pest poses a significant threat to global food security, with ... -
Review of the Current Status on Livestock Abortigenic Diseases Surveillance in Africa and Asia
(Preprints, 2024-03-08)Introduction: Livestock abortigenic agents, which are microorganisms that lead to premature foetal death and expulsion before completion of the gestation period, are common in Africa and Asia. Abortion events cause ... -
An Investigation of the Extent of Implementation of the Financial Management Practices of Agri-SMEs in developing countries: Evidence from Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-08-31)The success of agricultural Small and Medium Enterprises (agri-SMEs), among other factors, heavily relies on their ability to manage finances effectively. This study examined the extent to which agricultural SMEs in Tanzania ... -
Assessment of public awareness on the effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation sources in Tanzania
(ELSEVIER, 2023-12-02)Devices, equipment and facilities producing Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) are all around human environment. Exposure to NIR has effects to humans. Humans need to be aware of such effects as they are working with NIR sources ... -
Unlocking the potential of Tanzania's cashew processing industry: A comparative analysis with Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]
(FIOOOResearch, 2024-02-16)Cashew processing is a vital contributor to economic growth in Tanzania, renowned for its cashew nut production. However, despite the country’s historical prominence in cashew production, only 5% of raw cashews undergo ... -
A Survey of Machine Learning Applications to Handover Management in 5G and Beyond
(IEEE, 2021-03-14)Handover (HO) is one of the key aspects of next-generation (NG) cellular communication networks that need to be properly managed since it poses multiple threats to quality-of-service (QoS) such as the reduction in the ... -
IoT-Based Intelligent Charging System for Kayoola EVs Buses at Kiira Motors Corporation in Uganda
(Research Square, 2024-02-16)The increasing popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has led to a surge in the need for charging stations in Kayoola EV buses. Most of existing EV charging stations have outdated features which is challenging to be ... -
Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting for Underground Sensor Nodes: Possibilities and Challenges
(IEE ACCESS, 2024-03-28)Radio frequency energy harvesting (RFEH) is considered as one of the possible and envi- ronmentally friendly solution for energizing sensor devices and prolonging the lifetime of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Despite ... -
Forecasting Financial Resilience: An Analysis of Practices and Limitations in Predicting Trends - A Case Study of Microcredit in Tanzania
(B P International., 2024-10-02)This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of financial resilience within Tanzanian microcredit institutions, focusing on predictive methodologies and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for ... -
Assessment of public awareness on the effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation sources in Tanzania
(2023-12-02)Devices, equipment and facilities producing Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) are all around human environment. Exposure to NIR has effects to humans. Humans need to be aware of such effects as they are working with NIR sources ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for Q fever, spotted fever grouprickettsioses, and typhus group rickettsioses in a pastoralistcommunity of northern Tanzania, 2016–2017
(Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2024-02-01)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 ... -
Determinants of Dogs’ Helminth Treatment-Seeking Behavior among Dog Owners in Rural Northern Tanzania: Towards Control of Taenia multiceps, an Emerging Threat to Small Ruminants’ Productivity
(Preprints, 2024-02-20)Taeniid infections pose a significant threat to both animal and public health, as certain tapeworms within this group can also infect humans, potentially leading to severe health conditions. Therefore, this calls for ...
