The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Deep learning model for predicting stock prices in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-06)e prediction models help to provide investors with tools for making better data driven decisions. Machine learning and deep learning techniques have been successively utilized in various countries to develop these models. ... -
Integrating land-water-people connectivity concepts across disciplines for co-design of soil erosion solutions
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2020-10-02)Soil resources in East Africa are being rapidly depleted by erosion, threatening food, water and livelihood security in the region. Here we demonstrate how the integration of evidence from natural and social sciences has ... -
Managing non-revenue water in Mwanza, Tanzania: A fast-growing sub-Saharan African city
(Elsevier Ltd., 2021-07)High non-revenue water (NRW) and unreliable water supply services are major challenges in operations of the water infrastructure of most fast-growing cities in developing coun- tries. In this study, an analysis of the ... -
The effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of fruits: A case of mangoes and pineapples
(Elsevier, 2020-06-17)Background This study investigated the effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of the dried fruit products; using mangoes and pineapples, as a case study. ... -
Short message service (SMS) based system for monitoring free chlorine concentration and Ph in the water reservoirs
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Chlorine is the most common and affordable chemical reagent used for killing harmful micro organisms in the water to eliminate the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea. According to World Health ... -
Enhanced safety and automated wheelchair for patients with mobility disability: a case study of mount Meru referral hospital, Arusha, Tnzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Physical disability remains a challenging problem in Tanzania. The number of people with physical disabilities is increasing every day for a variety of reasons. A wheelchair is one of the devices that assists these ... -
Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Overweight and obesity are increasing among school children and are currently considered as significant public health problems. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school ... -
Development of early warning system for human wildlife conflict using deep learning, IoT and SMS
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Human-wildlife conflict is a significant challenge to communities living in areas close to wildlife game parks and reserves. It is more evident in the United Republic of Tanzania whose economy depends on agriculture and ... -
Insurance Ccompanies portfolio optimisation with possibilities of recovery after ruin
(NM-AIST, 2023-01)This dissertation, is about a study on insurance companies that have experienced ruin but have a possibility of recovery from ruin. The study has proposed a perturbed mathematical model, analysed and used it for modelling ... -
Short-term forecast techniques for energy management systems in microgrid applications
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)In the 2015 Paris Agreement, 195 countries adopted a global climate agreement to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 2°C. Achieving the set targets involves increasing energy efficiency and embracing ... -
Remediation of soils contaminated with fluoride using seaweed-derived materials: case of slopes of mount Meru
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)While exposure to low fluoride is essential for stronger bones and teeth, exposure to high concentration (> 3 mg/L/day) leads to hyperostosis and osteoporosis. This research evaluated the role of fertilizer application ... -
Combination of natural betanidin dye with synthetic organic sensitiser towards dye-sensitised solar cell application
(NM-AIST, 2023-05)Betanidins belong to natural red-purple pigments betacyanins, which experimentally demonstrated good light adsorption in a visible range and might be suitable for the dye sensitised solar cell (DSSCs). Instability is a ... -
Distribution, characterization and propagation methods for conservation and utilization of oyster nuts telfairia pedata in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-04)Oyster nut (Telfairia pedata) is a native East African climber, growing naturally or planted in association with tall trees Tanzania (including Zanzibar island), Kenya and Uganda. Plot less sampling method within different ... -
Potential of underutilized Dolichos lablab (lablab purpures) seeds in improving nutritional quality and livelihood in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Lablab is a climate-smart legume that is underutilized despite its potential for food, and income. Less research attention is linked to its underutilization limiting its contribution to achieving Sustainable Development ... -
Constraints to utilization of the African nightshades and the effects of lactic acid fermentation on its nutritional and sensory qualities
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)African nightshades (ANS, Solanum nigrum complex) are among the most widely distributed and consumed indigenous vegetables in Tanzania. Several challenges hamper the utilization of ANS. This study sought to assess ... -
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 ... -
Fabrication of liposome-chitosa N-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 ... -
A mobile application for research knowledge sharing and dissemination: the case of Monduli and mto wa mbu Arusha
(NM-AIST, 2023-06)Scientific publications continue to be the primary mode of disseminating research findings from universities. Although appropriate for other scholars, the method is not accessible to the general public and policymakers, ... -
Hydrologic responses to climate and land use/cover changes in world heritage site of Ngorongoro conservation area and surrounding catchments, northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-01)In Tanzania, various studies have analyzed the impact of climate and land use/cover changes on water resources. However, information on the interactions between climate and land use/cover change, temporal and spatial ... -
Investigating the potential of producing eco-friendly liquid biofertilizer from domestic wastewater
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Water bodies experience environmental challenges such as eutrophication due to poor management of domestic wastewater in developing countries. Meanwhile, the explosion in population of the world has resulted in a 1.8 ...
