Masters Theses and Dissertations [LISBE]: Recent submissions
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Formulation of functional beverage from a blend of baobab (adansonia-digitata), pineapple (comosus ananas) and black-plum (syzygium cumini) fruits
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Several under-utilized tropical fruits have essential micronutrients and phytochemical composition with the potential to contribute to the nutrition of people in many poor communities where they are grown. This study ... -
Efficacy and effect of entomopathogenic fungi (aspergillus oryzae) for control of ticks of major economic importance of cattle in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Ticks are important ectoparasites that are responsible for severe economic losses. The use of chemical acaricides is the most common method used to control ticks in livestock. This study was conducted to determine the ... -
Development of plant-based functional yoghurt as an alternative to dairy products
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)Health concerns and risks associated with dairy products such as lactose intolerance, milk allergens, and other considerations like veganism have increased the demand for dairy-free alternatives worldwide. Additionally, ... -
Effects of Tephrosia vogelii formulation with rabbit urine on insect pests and pollinators of sesame in Singida, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)This study assessed the effects of Tephrosia vogelii (T. vogelii) formulation with rabbit urine on insect pests and pollinators of sesame in a field experiment in Singida, Tanzania from February 2021 to July 2021. The ... -
Impact of climate change and management cost of chromolaena odorata on maize production for smallholder farmers in Serengeti District, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)Chromolaena odorata is a weed that has infested agricultural land in the Serengeti district and adversely reduced cropland and crop yield. This study evaluated the impact of climate change and the management cost of ... -
Effects of selected management practices of gutenbergia cordifolia on insect flower visitation at Mwiba area, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-03)While only few studies have presented the effect of invasive plant species on insect visitors, even less is documented about how management practices against invasive plants may impact plant pollinator networks. The study ... -
Giraffe foraging ecology in the Tarangire Manyara ecosystem, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Management of rangelands requires knowledge of forage species that are preferred or avoided by wildlife and livestock. The recent and rapid transformation of habitat by humans has led to increased concerns about the ... -
Morphological and physiological responses of the invasive plant gutenbergia cordifolia to varying biophysical conditions
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)This study assessed the effects of varying water stress levels on morphological and physiological traits of an invasive plant Gutenbergia cordifolia (G. cordifolia) under field and screen house conditions and the ... -
Tree species diversity, composition, population structure and associated herbivore abundance in human-impacted and non-impacted areas of marang’ forest, northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-12)Forest resources are mainly conserved in protected areas under various management regimes. The present study aimed at understanding the impacts of changing the status of Marang’ Forest (MF) in Northern Tanzania to a ... -
Assessment of characteristics and severity of giraffe skin disease in Tarangire, Manyara ecosystem
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Giraffe Skin Disease (GSD) is a recently observed illness, mainly affecting adult and sub adult giraffes, causing gray or crusty lesions on giraffe body. The general objective of this study was to assess and characterize ... -
Factors associated with hypertension among employees in arusha city, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-12)Tanzania is one of developing countries with a higher prevalence of hypertension than many other developing countries. Healthcare workers, teachers and bankers are occupation groups exposed to hypertension due to the ... -
In vitro antiproliferative effects of crude extracts of carica papaya linn (caricaceae family) black seeds against prostate cancer cell lines
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Black seeds from papaya plants are utilized as traditional medicine in African and Asian cultures to improve the functioning of the male reproductive system and management of prostate cancer. This study analyzed the ... -
Development of context-specific dietary guidelines for managing nutrition-related disease conditions among hospitalised patients in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Barriers to adequate food intake among hospitalised patients with nutrition-related disease conditions such as diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and hypertension, are multifactorial and complex. Due to this, these ... -
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaf polyphenol-loaded phytosome delivery system against breast cancer cell lines
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)Active plant molecules like polyphenols have been repositioned increasingly utilized for managing breast cancer traditionally. However, polyphenols possess poor lipid miscibility, that results in poor bioavailability ... -
Variations in nutrient composition and oil stability of oyster nuts (telfairia pedata) across different agro- climatic conditions in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to the underutilization of available nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agroclimatic conditions. Oys ... -
Characterization and effectiveness determination of indigenous rhizobia nodulating lablab (lablab purpureus) in Babati district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)The soil samples from fifteen villages which grow Lablab in Babati district were collected and used for planting Lablab in experimental pot to trap indigenous rhizobia. At a flowering stage, the plants were harvested ... -
Biological properties and safety profile of extracts from locally grown banana leaves in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)The current study assessed the biological properties and safety profile of extracts from locally grown banana leaves in Arusha (Tanzania) to affirm their possible use for wound dressing. Phytoconstituents screening ... -
Conjugative plasmids disseminating ctx-m-15 among enterobacteriaceae from human, animals and the environment in Mwanza Tanzania: a need to intensify one health approach
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Globally, blaCTX-M-15 beta-lactamases are the most popular extended spectrum beta-lactamase alleles that are widely distributed due its mobilization by mobile genetic elements in several compartments. We aimed to determine ... -
Assessment of environmental enteric dysfunction (eed) in Healthy and undernourished children-a crosstalk between eed and stunting
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Undernutrition affects 20% of children under five in the developing world. Stunting is a prevalent form of undernutrition. Global prevalence of stunting in 2019 was 21.4%, while current Tanzania national average is ... -
Development of maize-based composite flour enriched with mushroom for complementary feeding
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Complementary foods based on habitual cereals such as maize have been linked with the promotion of under-nutrition in young children. This study aimed at improving the nutritional value of maize flour commonly used as a ...
