PhD Theses and Dissertations [LiSBE]: Recent submissions
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Status, physiognomies and economic viability of hydroponic lettuce production in selected areas of Sothern TANZANIA and Central UGANDA
(2023-08)There is an increasing interest and research in soilless farming due to its ability to enhance food production amidst challenges presented by urbanization. However, the adoption of this technology is still very limited ... -
Enhanced one Health surveillance approaches to guide the elimination of dog-mediated rabies in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Rabies causes approximately 59 000 human deaths worldwide annually. A global target of zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies has been set for 2030, and large-scale control programs are now advocated. However, there ... -
Dietary Practices, Nutritional status, Risk of exposure to aflatoxins and Pesticide among adolescents in Boarding - high schools in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)School feeding in low income countries relies mainly on cereals and legumes. Cereals are low in nutrients and its overdependence can lead to poor nutrient intake. Cereals and legumes are susceptible to aflatoxins ... -
Field margin Plants support arthropod natural enemies in smallholder common bean farming systems in northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Field margin plants provide habitats and food resources for natural enemies of pests (NEs), but their potential is poorly understood, particularly in the tropics and on smallholder farms. The experiments were conducted ... -
Process evaluation of Community-Based continuous mass dog vaccination delivery Strategies in the Mara region of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Rabies can be eliminated if coverage of domestic dog vaccination is sustained above 40% all year-round for five-seven consecutive years. Current approaches usually fail to achieve this required vaccination coverage and ... -
Designing a novel method for brain volume quantification in investigating childhood brain atrophy and its functional effects
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Brain atrophy is a result of volume loss commonly indicated by brain parenchyma separation from calvarium on neuroimaging. The prevalence of childhood brain atrophy has not been determined globally. Despite sporadic ... -
Community antibiotic usage and the characterization of antibiotic resistance among common bacterial isolates in selected rural and urban districts of the DODOMA Region, Central TANZANIA
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Antibiotic resistance threatens the treatment of bacterial infections globally. This cross- sectional study was conducted from August 2019 to May 2021 in Dodoma. The aim was to understand the prevalence and determinants ... -
Machine learning model for prediction of malaria in low and high endemic areas of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Presumptive treatment and self-medication with anti-malaria drugs is a common practice in most limited resource settings that hinders proper management of malaria. However, these approaches have been considered unreliable ... -
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 ... -
Epidemiology of intestinal schistosomiasis and efficacy of single versus repeated dose praziquantel treatments among schoolchildren in Rorya district, Northwestern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2018-12)In Schistosoma mansoni endemic areas, administering repeated treatments may increase praziquantel cure rate (CR) and egg reduction rate (ERR), thereby improving morbidity reduction and hastening achievement of transmission ... -
Assessment of pastoralists’ vulnerability to trypanosomiasis and effects of climate on tsetse and trypanosomes distribution in Tanzania’s Maasai steppe
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)For decades, pastoralists have had their adaptation strategies that enable them to thrive in harsh environments. However, changing climate and land management regimes, coupled with under-investments in pastoral areas, ... -
Risk assessment for dietary exposure of pesticides among vegetables consumers in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Information on the extent of pesticide residues in vegetables from Tanzania and risk of dietary exposure to these residues among vegetable consumers is limited. This research assessed the risk of dietary exposure of pesticide ... -
Efficacy of a reduced dose of multiple micronutrient powder supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in arusha district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Iron deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional problem affecting children underfive years old in the developing countries. The deficiency is a result of inadequate intake and insufficient absorption of iron-rich ... -
Risk assessment for dietary exposure of pesticides among vegetables consumers in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Information on the extent of pesticide residues in vegetables from Tanzania and risk of dietary exposure to these residues among vegetable consumers is limited. This research assessed the risk of dietary exposure of pesticide ... -
Influence of Rhizobia Inoculation and supplementation with phosphorus and potassium in soybean-maize intercropping system
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)A field experiment was carried out at Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI) farm, for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). The objective of this study was to assess the effects of cropping systems, Rhizobium inoculation ... -
Land cover correlates of Tsetse distribution and its implications for cattle movement and Trypanosomiasis control in the Maasai steppe
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Anthropogenic activities changes ecosystem structure, and alter the vital rates of vectors, host-vector interaction and consequently disease transmission dynamics across the landscape. This research examined the participatory ... -
Occurrence, seasonal variation and management of Tomato leafminer (Tuta Absoluta Meyrick.) in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Tomato leafminer [Tuta absoluta, Meyrick. (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)] is a notorious pest that causes massive losses in Solanaceae’s crops including tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). This study was conducted to evaluate ... -
Understanding human-carnivore conflict over livestock depredation and its implications for conservation in the Tarangire-Simanjiro ecosystem, Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Human-carnivore conflict is one of the threats facing large carnivores across the globe and can have a significant negative financial impact on local people’s livelihoods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 300 ... -
Application of estuarine ecohydrology approach for Studying the key hydrological and ecological Processes of the Wami estuary, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)This study was conducted in the Wami Estuary in Saadani National Park (SANAPA) to understand the key hydrological and ecological processes that influence the ecosystem functioning. It focused at the dynamics of water ... -
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 ...
