The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Modelling the transmission dynamics and control of aflatoxins crops and its associated health risks in livestock and humans
(NM-AIST, 2024-07)Aflatoxin contamination poses a significant challenge to food safety and security, as it affects both the health of consumers and the entire supply chain. Doses of aflatoxins beyond accept able levels are dangerous and ... -
Modelling the impacts of anthropogenic activities on forest biomass and dependent wildlife population
(NM-AIST, 2024-05)The depletion of forest biomass and declining of forest-dependent wildlife populations are ur gent ecological and societal issues resulting from human activities such as deforestation and land-use changes. This study ... -
Image segmentation deep learning model used to Identify black Saigatoka And Fusarium wilt in banana early
(NM-AIST, 2024-05)Bananas are among the most widely produced perennial fruit crops. Farmers largely produce bananas because they are important staple food and cash crops. However, bananas are highly affected by Fusarium Wilt and Black ... -
Pesticidal and Medicinal Value of Turmeric and Ginger in Tanzania and Their Antifungal Activity against Phytopathogens
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2025-02-20)Use of synthetic pesticides to manage crop pests has had a toll on human health, environmental safety and farmer’s income creating a need for alterna tive crop protection strategies. Botanical pesticides have been ... -
Development of data-driven web-based system for regional programme accreditation: a case study of the inter-university council for East Africa (IUCEA)
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)In response to evolving regional program accreditation requirements, a user-centric Regional Program Accreditation System (RPAS) was meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of accreditation bodies, educational ... -
An enhanced IoT-based wristband for remote monitoring and early detection of hypertension complications in Uganda
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)Remote monitoring systems can transform healthcare for non-communicable diseases like hypertension. Despite widespread blood pressure testing, real-time communication and record storage remain challenging in Uganda. ... -
Development of a web-based system to enhance monitoring and evaluation of higher education centers of excellence in Africa
(NM-AIST, 2025-08)The World Bank launched the Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence Project (ACE II) in 2016 to establish regional education and research centers in Africa. The initiative aims to train a ... -
Development of a Deep Learning-Based System for Enhanced Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning for the Kayoola Buses
(NM-AIST, 2024-07-22)Deep learning-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have attracted interest from researchers due to their impact on improving vehicle safety and reducing road traffic accidents. In Uganda, road accidents have ... -
Optimization of RF-EMF exposure to public in Tanzania using Artificial Neural Network and multi linear regression models
(Elsevier, 2025-04)Technology development has triggered the demand for the use of radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF). The growing demand for mobile communication, digital industrial evolutions and social services have forced ... -
Synthesis and characterization of aminofunctionalized chitosan-silica nanocomposite for the removal of Cu2+ from waste water
(Springer International Publishing, 2025-02-09)This study presents the synthesis and characterization of an aminofunctionalized chitosan-silica nanocomposite using the polymer melt intercalation technique. Chitosan, a biopolymer with inherent biocompatibility and ... -
Farmer’s Knowledge on Thaumatotibia Leucotreta (Meyrick) an Economic Pest of Avocado Production in Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis online, 2025-01-20)Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) is a Lepidopteran pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, both wild and cultivated. A study was carried out in Tanzania to assess farmer’s knowledge regarding the invasion of pests ... -
Mitigation of Fluoride Contamination in Drinking Water Supply Sources by Adsorption Using Bone Char: Effects of Mineral and Organic Matrix
(MDPI, 2024-10-20)This study focused on fluoride (F−) contamination of water sources in Bahimi village, Cameroon. After the first investigation, results revealed that all water samples collected had elevated concentrations of fluoride ions ... -
Facile biosynthesis of Ag–ZnO nanocomposites using Launaea cornuta leaf extract and their antimicrobial activity
(Springer Nature, 2023-11-17)The quest to synthesize safe, non-hazardous Ag–ZnO nanoomposites (NCs) with improved physical and chemical properties has necessitated green synthesis approaches. In this research, Launaea cornuta leaf extract was proposed ... -
Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health
(Elsevier, 2024-01-01)Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats to the entire ecosystem. ... -
Understanding the Factors Influencing the Properties of Biomass-Derived Porous Carbon and Their Impacts on Electrical Double-Layer Capacitor Electrodes: A Comprehensive Review
(Wiley, 2024-09-04)The use of biomass as carbon precursors has been extensively investigated, with a particular emphasis on examining the properties of derived porous carbon and its application in electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). ... -
Research progress of sodium super ionic conductor electrode materials for capacitive deionization
(Elsevier, 2024-07)The world is suffering from water shortage and the hope relies on the desalination of salty water. Several technologies are available for desalination such as reverse osmosis and electrodialysis. However, the application ... -
Valorization potentials of phosphate tailings at Minjingu mines in Northern Tanzania
(The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-07)Sedimentary and igneous rocks are the two primary sources of phosphate that are mined and beneficiated to fertilizer. During the beneficiation process, phosphate is lost into the tailings. We investigated phosphate ... -
Capacitive deionization: Capacitor and battery materials, applications and future prospects
(Elsevier, 2024-09-15)Water scarcity all over the world attracts alternative methods to purify saline water and supplement the available dwindling freshwater resources. Capacitive deionization (CDI) is hopeful to supply water to the population ... -
Fluoride contamination a silent global water crisis: A Case of Africa
(Elsevier, 2024-11-20)Fluoride contamination in drinking water poses a global health risk, affecting millions worldwide, with Africa bearing a disproportionate burden due to unique geological factors like the East African Rift Valley. High ... -
Enhancing the optoelectronic properties of blended triphenylamine-betalain based dyes through tailoring the anchoring unit: a theoretical investigation
(Taylor & Francis, 2024-11-25)A series triphenyl-betalain organic dyes featuring carboxylic acid and nitro anchoring groups CH = C(X)COOH for the A1-X dyes and -CH = C(X)NO2 for the A2-X dyes, respectively, where X = CN, CH3, CCl3 and CF3 was evaluated ...
