Masters Theses and Dissertations [LISBE]

Epidemiologic study of q fever in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania

Bwatota, Shedrack (NM-AIST, 2023-08-20)

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine prevalence and the risk factors associated with Coxiella burnetii seropositivity in smallholder dairy cattle in six regions from the southern highland and northern zones ...

Seasonal variation in forage availability and nutritional composition of the black rhino (diceros bicornis michaeli) diet in Mkomazi National Park, Tanzania

Sisya, Emanuel (NM-AIST, 2023-08)

A study was conducted on rhino forage availability and diet to gather vital information for the sustainable conservation of critically endangered black rhino populations. Specifically, the study was set to establish the ...

Rabbit urine and sunflower oil reinforced tephrosia-based formulation for cowpea insectpests management in Singida, Tanzania

Matle, Agricola (NM-AIST, 2023-07)

Insect pests are a major problem in cowpea production. Synthetic pesticides are used to control; however, are non-friendly to human and diversity of organisms. These negative effects raise farmers' interest in botanical ...

Predation efficacy of anopheles funfests larvae by Aquatic predators in rural South Eastern –Tanzania

Mahenge, Herieth (NM-AIST, 2023-08)

The study aimed to examine the impact of 3 common predator on Anopheles funestus larvae. Specifically, (a) The impact of predator on larval and adult density (b) The impact of aquatic predation on fitness traits of ...

Assessment of needs and contents of a customized digital tool for retention to care and Medication adherence among pregnant and Breastfeeding women living with HIV/AIDS in Kilimanjaro

Maro, Rehema (NM-AIST, 2023-08)

Retention in care and adherence to medication among pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV (PBWLH) are crucial for prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Wide coverage of mobile phones, ...

Seroprevalence, knowledge, and practices of Dengue and Chikungunya in Dar es salaam and Zanzibar: selected hospital-based cross-sectional study

Shauri, Suleiman (NM-AIST, 2022-02)

The potential shift of significant causes of febrile illnesses from malaria to non-malarial febrile illnesses, including arboviral diseases such as Chikungunya and Dengue, is of great concern. Two cross sectional studies ...

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

Florian, Francis F. (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

Tsere, Bonphace (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 ...

The mtego® trap: a potential tool for monitoring and control of malaria and arbovirus vectors

Suleiman, Masudi (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 ...

Assessment of physical chemical parameters of cashew apples from selected cashew varieties grown in Tanzania

Msoka, Regina (NM-AIST, 2017-12)

Cashew apple fruits are deserted by majority of cashew nuts producers despite of being rich in useful nutrients namely vitamins, minerals and sugar. This study was carried out to determine the physico-chemical parameters ...

Role of plant parasitic nematodes (pratylenchus goodeyi sher and allen) on fusarium wilt disease incidence and severity on banana

Shabani, Hassan (NM-AIST, 2017-12)

A study to examine the status of Fusarium wilt disease (FWD) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) and plant parasitic nematode (PPN) (Pratylenchus goodeyi Sher and Allen) on banana was conducted in January to ...

Isolatation, authentication and evaluation of symbiotic effectiveness of elite indigenous rhizobia nodulating phaseolus vulgaris l. in Hai district, Northern Tanzania

Namkeleja, Yusuph (NM-AIST, 2017-04)

Phaseolus vulgaris L. production in Sub Saharan Africa is affected by nitrogen deficiency in the soils. Rhizobium inoculants are considered as the best solution to curb the problem of soil nitrogen deficiency. However, ...

Identification and characterization of viruses causing maize lethal necrotic disease (mlnd) in Northern Tanzania

Hussein, Fatma (NM-AIST, 2017-05)

Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease in maize currently reported in eastern and central Africa countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Congo and Tanzania. The disease is caused by Maize Chlorotic ...

Performance of selected cowpea (vigna unguiculata (l.) walp) varieties in different soil types in Singida District, Tanzania

Kalonga, Joseph (NM-AIST, 2017-12)

A participatory research was conducted in Singida District central Tanzania under Singida Nutrition and Agro ecological Project (SNAP), during the 2016/2017 cropping season to evaluate the performance of cowpea (Vigna ...

Reconstructing historical distribution of large mammals and their habitat to inform rewilding and restoration in central Tanzania

Athumani, Paulo (NM-AIST, 2023-07)

In the anthropogenic landscapes where historically wildlife existed, there can be a potential for rewilding to reverse extinction. However, there is limited literature providing approaches to achieving successful ...

Field evaluation of a novel one step malaria p.f and p.f/p.v rapid diagnostic tests in Pwani region, Tanzania

Mwangonela, Zena (NM-AIST, 2023-08)

Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) play an important role in the early detection of symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria in endemic areas. While several mRDTs are currently on the market, the availability of mRDTs ...

Occurrence of aflatoxins and associated risk factors in dairy value chain in selected districts of three agro-ecological zones in Tanzania

Kitigwa, Steven (NM-AIST, 2023-08)

Aflatoxins are natural compounds produced by specific type of fungi, which contaminate foods and animal feeds. This study assessed the occurrence of aflatoxins and associated risk factors in livestock feeds and raw cow ...