Nyamoga, Greyson Zabron(Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2019)
The forest sector plays a significant roles both directly and indirectly in Tanzania. In total 54%
of the land area of mainland Tanzania is covered by different types of forests, the main ones
being the miombo woodlands, ...
Mabiki, Faith Philemon(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)
The bioactivity of Synadenium glaucescens (Pax) extracts was studied in order to
advance the knowledge that would enhance the utilization and commercialization of
the plant. Participatory and questionnaire survey methods ...
The aim of this study is to appreciate the long historical relationship between Zanzibar and
Oman, through the investigation of maternal lineage of chickens found in Zanzibar and Oman.
Earlier traders and explorer from ...
Biocontrol agents such as predators, parasitoids and pathogens potentially regulate crop
pests populations. The agents feed directly on the pests, oviposit in the pest body or cause disease
in the pest. While biocontrol ...
Ruheza, Sosthenes(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)
This study sought to explore the existing indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in four
villages bordering the South Nguru Mountain Forest Reserve; to find out its significance
in the conservation of biodiversity and to ...
Undernutrition continues to affect many children below the age of five years in low- and middle income countries. Stunting, also commonly referred as linear growth faltering or retardation, is
the most prevalent manifestation ...
Tindwa, Hamisi Juma(Chonnam National University, 2015)
The Current study investigated innate immune responses of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio
molitor, against microbial infections. We, therefore, dealt with two major themes, the immune
functions of autophagy-reiated genes ...
Materu, S. F.; Heise, S.(Taylor & Francis Group and Science Press on behalf of the Ecological Society of China., 2019)
This study was conducted in the KVRS to; evaluate the seasonal eco-toxicity of water, soil and
sediment samples; establish the suitability of using temperate biotest batteries in tropical
systems; classify the toxicity ...
Materu, Silvia Francis; Urban, Brigitte; Heise, Susanne(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of the Ecological Society of China., 2018)
Introduction: The benefit of wetlands for reducing poverty depends on the effectiveness of
governance systems that influence peoples’ behaviour in the wise use of wetlands.
Objectives: This article critically analyses ...
Mnyali, Erick T.; Materu, Silvia F.(College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, 2021)
A rapid increase in population and urban development has direct impacts on the natural environment of peri-urban areas of big cities, especially in the developing countries. This study examined land use and land cover ...
Materu, Silvia F.; Heise, Susanne; Urban, Brigitte(Toxicology, Pollution and the Environment, a section of the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2021)
This study was conducted in the Kilombero Valley Ramsar Site (KVRS), the largest low-altitude
freshwater wetland in East Africa to: 1) determine pesticide contamination of soil, water, and
sediment at different seasonal ...
This study aimed to assess the levels of selected pesticides residues in harvested tomatoes and their
associated dietary risks to consumers at Makambako Town in Njombe region, Tanzania. Forty-two
fresh tomatoes were ...
Barakabitze, Alcardo Alex; Lazaro, Anangisye William Andey; Ainea, Neterindwa; Mkwizu, Michael Hamza; Maziku, Hellen; Matofali, Alex Xavery; Iddi, Aziza; Sanga, Camillius(Education Research International, 2019-02)
This paper presents the role of ICTs in transforming Africa’s Education Systems (AES) in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) subjects/courses. The paper highlights on a positive shift across Africa ...
Both colonial and post-colonial conservation policies ignored the potential role of traditional African cultural practices in
contributing to conservation goals. Recently, there has been a growing global interest in these ...
Crodward, N.; Nehemia, A; Rumisha, C.; Maganira, J. D.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
This study assessed the impact of habitat degradation on the assemblage of riparian ground beetles in the
Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. The beetles were collected from three degraded (Ngerengere,
Morogoro and Kikundi) ...
Alphonce, J.; Maganira, J.; Mwangònde, B. J.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the most powerful malaria control tool if used correctly. Yet up to date,
utilization is still low. The aim of this study was to investigate the intra-household factors that affect ...
Rumisha, C.; Shukuru, H.; Lyimo, J.; Maganira, Justine Daudi; Nehemia, A.(NISC (Pty) Ltd and Taylor & Francis, 2015)
The assemblages of benthic macroinvertebrates in mangroves and open intertidal areas of the Dar es Salaam coast,
Tanzania, was investigated in 2013–2014, revealing 56 species. Higher density, species richness and diversity ...
The presence ofTaenia solium DNA from eggs in soils around the households in four
Tanzanian villages in Kongwa district were analysed in relation to seasonal fluctuations and
infection risk implications. A total of 192 ...
The aim of this study was to investigate exposure to porcine cysticercosis (PC) and associated
risk factors in the Kongwa District, eastern-central Tanzania. For the first time a
cross-sectional investigation of the ...
Maganira, Justine Daudi; Hepelwa, Norbet Ignas; Mwang’onde, Beda John(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2018)
Small-scale subsistence farmers keep over 80% of the pigs in Tanzania as a
backyard activity in mixed agro-ecological farming systems under unhygienic
conditions that risk persistency of zoonoses including Taenia solium ...