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Medical Mission Futures: German Protestant Missionaries And Modern Healthcare In Southern Highlands, Tanzania,1891–1940, Luoneko Kaduma
Medical Mission Futures: German Protestant Missionaries And Modern Healthcare In Southern Highlands, Tanzania,1891–1940, Luoneko Kaduma
Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies
The history of colonial missionaries in Tanzania is marked by a complex interplay between evangelical efforts and the provision of Western biomedicine, which functioned as crucial mechanisms for conversion and cultural transformation. Missionaries viewed the improvement of African health as a project aimed at attracting converts and propagating Christianity. However, the available data indicates that, instead of genuinely expressing interest in converting to Christianity, the majority of Africans primarily sought mission medical assistance for medical reasons while maintaining strong connections to their traditional beliefs and healing practices. This paper, drawing from archival documents, ethnographic accounts, and missionary writings, focuses on …
‘Prevention Is Better Than Cure’: Smallpox Vaccination In Postcolonial Tanzania, 1961–1980, Musa Sadock
‘Prevention Is Better Than Cure’: Smallpox Vaccination In Postcolonial Tanzania, 1961–1980, Musa Sadock
Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies
This article examines the smallpox vaccination programme in postcolonial Tanzania from the 1960s to the early 1980s as part of the postcolonial future making in preventive medicine. The article departs from extant scholarship on smallpox vaccination in postcolonial Tanzania, which depicts the intervention as a success, while relegating to the background challenges associated with the intervention. The article argues that the smallpox vaccination programme registered challenges and successes that offer lessons for combating of future epidemics. The achievements of the programme were due to the adoption of specific public health policies, namely mass vaccination and public health education as well …
The Significance And Impact Of Traditional Naming Practices In The Meru Community Of Tanzania, Wariaeli Ismaeli Pallangyo, Eliakimu Sane
The Significance And Impact Of Traditional Naming Practices In The Meru Community Of Tanzania, Wariaeli Ismaeli Pallangyo, Eliakimu Sane
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
In Africa, names are not assigned arbitrarily. They are deliberately chosen to reflect communities’ social, economic and political understandings. The Meru people, residing in northeastern Tanzania, near Mount Meru, identify themselves through ethnic names that embody their cultural practices. This article examines the significance of Meru traditional names, variations and their enduring value in increasing globalisation and cultural homogenisation, drawing on data from the Meru community. Employing a case study design, qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews with 49 participants recruited using snowball sampling. Thematic analysis, facilitated by Microsoft Excel, was utilised for data transcription …
Performing Masculinities: The Assumption Of Men’S Roles By Women Left Behind By Male Migrant Labourers In Southern Tanzania, Nives Kinunda, Angelus Mnenuka, Samwel Mhajida
Performing Masculinities: The Assumption Of Men’S Roles By Women Left Behind By Male Migrant Labourers In Southern Tanzania, Nives Kinunda, Angelus Mnenuka, Samwel Mhajida
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
This article examines the empowerment of female farmers in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania due to male labour migration during the British colonial rule. The study sought to highlight the history of gender-based division of labour, the dynamics of labour division during the colonial period, the trend of females’ adoption of males’ activities, and women’s empowerment resulting from their assumption of males’ responsibilities. Data were collected through oral interviews, documentary reviews, group-focused discussions, and archival sources. The data were analysed and interpreted using a gender framework theory, which includes, among other things, gender roles and gender relations. Findings show that …
Quality Interpretation, Quality Interpretation Assessment, Back Translation, Communication Breakdown, Sense-Based Theory, Liyenja Mwinuka
Quality Interpretation, Quality Interpretation Assessment, Back Translation, Communication Breakdown, Sense-Based Theory, Liyenja Mwinuka
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
This study assesses the quality of English-Kiswahili Sermon interpretation in church settings in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a specific focus on the accuracy of vocabulary interpretation and its impact on effective communication between preachers and audiences. Conducted in two purposively selected Pentecostal churches, the study employed the Sense-Based Theory as its guiding framework. Data were gathered through interviews, non-participant observation, and video recordings; and were analysed qualitatively. The findings reveal frequent misinterpretation of preachers’ English vocabulary by Sermon interpreters, leading to significant communication breakdowns between preachers and their audiences. The incorrect interpretations of vocabulary were primarily attributed to the …
Memories Of Resistance To Slavery In South-Eastern Tanzania, Nancy Rushohora
Memories Of Resistance To Slavery In South-Eastern Tanzania, Nancy Rushohora
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
This paper examines the historical representation and memory of slavery in Tanzania, arguing that the current curriculum predominantly employs a Marxist lens that emphasizes the economic dimensions of slavery while overlooking the complexity of resistance. The study’s objective is to present a more comprehensive understanding of Tanzanian slavery, focusing on forms of resistance at Mgao, a 12th–18th century Swahili site. Methodologically, this study draws on ethnographic accounts, documentary sources, and archaeological findings to uncover diverse acts of defiance, including seeking refuge, negotiating relocation, and engaging in violent confrontations. The results reveal that resistance was a widespread, multi-dimensional phenomenon in Tanzanian …
An Assessment Of Macroeconomic Effects Of Financial Liberalization In Tanzania: 1990-2022, Cornel Joseph
An Assessment Of Macroeconomic Effects Of Financial Liberalization In Tanzania: 1990-2022, Cornel Joseph
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of financial liberalization on key macroeconomic indicators in Tanzania, specifically focusing on savings, investment, and economic growth. Utilizing extensive annual time series data from 1990 to 2022, the research employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method and incorporates bound testing procedures to ensure robust results. The analysis reveals several significant findings: financial liberalization has a positive impact on savings and promotes economic growth in the long-run, demonstrating its role as a catalyst for economic advancement in Tanzania. However, the study also uncovers a concerning trend: while savings and growth benefit from …
Nexus Between Rural Agricultural Land Ownership And Agricultural Credits Access: A Case Of Tanzania, Gelas Rubakula
Nexus Between Rural Agricultural Land Ownership And Agricultural Credits Access: A Case Of Tanzania, Gelas Rubakula
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Agricultural investment in low- and middle-income countries faces credit access challenges. Several financial institutions, particularly banks, normally impose some conditions where the possession of a land title deed is required to access agricultural credits. This paper examines whether, and to what extent, rural agricultural land ownership influences agricultural credit access for rural farmers in Tanzania. The study focuses only on rural farmers and tries to find out whether these smallholder farmers can use their land, which is largely unformalized, as a collateral for credit access. The study survey was cross-sectional, using quantitative data collected in December 2017 to March 2018 …
Community, State And Professionalism: Negotiating The Experience Of Community Health Workers In The Provision Of Maternal And Child Health Services In Tanzania, Chakupewa Joseph Mpambije
Community, State And Professionalism: Negotiating The Experience Of Community Health Workers In The Provision Of Maternal And Child Health Services In Tanzania, Chakupewa Joseph Mpambije
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research on community health workers (CHWs) has been on the increase in the past decades in Tanzania, focusing on the provision of maternal and child health (MCH) services. While performing their tasks, CHWs work within three constructs: the community, the state, and their professionalism. However, as CHWs work within these constructs, there exists scanty literature which discourses their experiences within the realm of the community, the state and their professionalism. This review aimed to articulate how these constructs facilitate or inhibit CHWs’ performance in improving MCH services. It employed a scoping review method in which peer-reviewed articles and grey literature …
Does Market Accessibility Improve Household Food Security? Evidence From Small-Holder Maize Producers In Southern Tanzania, Monica Sebastian Kauky
Does Market Accessibility Improve Household Food Security? Evidence From Small-Holder Maize Producers In Southern Tanzania, Monica Sebastian Kauky
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
This study investigated the impact of market accessibility on household food security among smallholder maize producers in Southern Tanzania, utilizing data from a sample of 407 households primarily engaged in maize farming. Tobit and probit models assessed the relationship between food security and market access. Contrary to expectations, the findings revealed no significant association between market access and food security. Instead, the results underscored the importance of resource availability, indicating that larger farm sizes and higher household wealth indices significantly reduce the risk of food insecurity. These findings suggest that rather than focusing exclusively on enhancing market access, policymakers should …
Ad Hominem Arguments In Zimbabwean Political Discourse: An Analysis Of Political Argumentation, Jack Mutsvairo, Mawande Dlali
Ad Hominem Arguments In Zimbabwean Political Discourse: An Analysis Of Political Argumentation, Jack Mutsvairo, Mawande Dlali
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
The article investigates the motivation behind the prevalent use of the subtypes of ad hominem (personal attacks) arguments in Zimbabwe political discourse in the build-up to the 2023 harmonised council, parliamentary and presidential elections. This qualitative case study research looks at the use of ad hominem arguments by Zimbabwean politicians. Using analytical tools and concepts from informal logic and pragma-dialectical argumentation theories, this article focuses on identifying, analysing, and evaluating ad hominem arguments used in Zimbabwean political discourse, particularly in parliamentary debates and broadcast interviews. Data were purposively sampled and gathered from Hansard records, and a television interview transcript. It …
A Critical Discourse Analysis Of The Representation Of Gender Images In Wedding Speeches In Tanzania, Reuben Ndimbo, Antoni Keya
A Critical Discourse Analysis Of The Representation Of Gender Images In Wedding Speeches In Tanzania, Reuben Ndimbo, Antoni Keya
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
This study examined parents’ counsel during weddings to determine how wedding discourse represents gender relations. This article utilized a qualitative methodology, using audio-visual records of speeches and the focus group discussion technique to gather data. Using critical discourse analysis, the study found that wedding discourse reinforces stereotypical gender roles following the dominant male ideology, portraying men as the supreme heads of households who are responsible for making important decisions, including financial and political matters. On the other hand, women are projected as obedient, showing humility: perpetuating the image of dependent and submissive individuals. The study provides a basis for linguistic …
Biomedical Potential Of Natural Products From Selected Tanzanian Flora: A Review, Stephen S. Nyandoro, Joan J.E. Munissi
Biomedical Potential Of Natural Products From Selected Tanzanian Flora: A Review, Stephen S. Nyandoro, Joan J.E. Munissi
Tanzania Journal of Science
Natural products have been used for treatment of various diseases for thousands of years and served as sources of drug lead compounds for the improvement of livelihood. This paper presents a review on the biomedical potentials of selected natural products isolated from eight plant species indigenous to Tanzania. The review covers research work published between 2010 and 2023, and identifies 33 natural products with different pharmacological properties from Tanzanian plants. These bioactive natural products are discussed with other similar compounds isolated elsewhere from the same or different plant species to get further insights on the potential application in modern medicine …
Nutritional Composition Of Mucuna Pruriens Var. Utilis (Velvet Bean) Seeds Grown In Nanyumbu District, Tanzania, Florence Boniface, Stephen I. Nnungu, Washa B. Washa
Nutritional Composition Of Mucuna Pruriens Var. Utilis (Velvet Bean) Seeds Grown In Nanyumbu District, Tanzania, Florence Boniface, Stephen I. Nnungu, Washa B. Washa
Tanzania Journal of Science
In tropical countries, Mucuna seeds have been utilized to promote better health and ensure a stable food supply. The use of Mucuna pruriens var. utilis seeds in Tanzania has prompted an evaluation of the nutritional composition of two common cultivars grown in the Nanyumbu district. Mucuna seed samples (black-reddish brown and black-greyish) were collected and analyzed for their nutritional content using standard extraction and spectrophotometric techniques. Data analysis was conducted using GraphPad InStat 3.0 software, with a t-test employed to compare means at a 95% confidence level. The results indicated that the differences in nutritional parameters between the black-reddish brown …
First-Principles Studies On The Electronic And Optical Properties Of Corundum Samples From The Tanga Region, Esther J. Tarimo Tarimo, Pulapa V Kanaka Rao, F.M. Stanley
First-Principles Studies On The Electronic And Optical Properties Of Corundum Samples From The Tanga Region, Esther J. Tarimo Tarimo, Pulapa V Kanaka Rao, F.M. Stanley
Tanzania Journal of Science
The characteristics of corundum are significant as they provide accurate identification supporting its diverse applications, facilitating the development of advanced materials, and ensuring its optimal use across various fields. Corundum alumina (α-Al2O3) samples collected from the Tanga mining region were characterized for crystallographic information using XRD analysis. This crystallographic information was used to build the crystal system of the sample in Biovia Materials Studio modelling and simulation software. The electrical and optical properties of this sample were examined by applying first-principles density functional theory and Generalized Gradient Approximations. For the calculations, a sampling mesh of 6×6×2 k-points, with an energy …
Stellar Properties From A Self-Consistent Analysis, Pius Privatus, Pulapa V Kanaka Rao, Cirino Pappalardo
Stellar Properties From A Self-Consistent Analysis, Pius Privatus, Pulapa V Kanaka Rao, Cirino Pappalardo
Tanzania Journal of Science
Galaxies’ spectral energy distribution (SED) has been explored through the use of spectral synthesis codes. Most of the codes so far are solely stellar and assume a negligible nebular contribution. Fitting Analysis using Differential Evolution Optimisation (FADO) is the first spectral synthesis tool to consider the nebular contribution. The study examines how the primary stellar attributes are affected when FADO is applied to the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics and Johns Hopkins University (MPA-JHU) data, namely the star-formation rate, metallicity, and stellar mass. The findings show that nebular emission results in the change of the slope of the equation of …
Exploring Dependence Of Rapid Thermal Annealed Ag/Ito Bilayer Films Properties On The Systematic Ag Layer Thickness Increment For Bifacial Czts Solar Cell Application, Emmanuel R Ollotu, Justine Nyarige, Margaret E Samiji, Nuru R Mlyuka
Exploring Dependence Of Rapid Thermal Annealed Ag/Ito Bilayer Films Properties On The Systematic Ag Layer Thickness Increment For Bifacial Czts Solar Cell Application, Emmanuel R Ollotu, Justine Nyarige, Margaret E Samiji, Nuru R Mlyuka
Tanzania Journal of Science
This study investigated the impact of Ag layer thickness on the properties of rapid thermal annealed Ag/ITO bilayer films, aimed at addressing conductivity loss in ITO substrates used as a back contact for optoelectronic applications, such as bifacial CZTS solar cells. Ag layers of varying thickness (10 nm, 20 nm, 30 nm, and 40 nm) were sputter-deposited onto a commercially acquired ITO-coated glass substrate and rapidly thermally annealed. The samples’ characterization was performed using AFM, XRD, four-point probe, Hall Effect measurements, and UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry. Results indicated that thinner Ag layers exhibited relatively stable surfaces with uniformly distributed grains, smaller roughness, …
Molecular Docking Simulation Of Bioactive Compounds From Curcuma Longa Against Helicobacter Pylori, Alex J. Mbise, Pulapa V. Kanaka Rao, F.M. Stanley
Molecular Docking Simulation Of Bioactive Compounds From Curcuma Longa Against Helicobacter Pylori, Alex J. Mbise, Pulapa V. Kanaka Rao, F.M. Stanley
Tanzania Journal of Science
Peptic ulcers are open sores that form on the lining of the stomach and upper small intestine and the primary causative pathogen is Helicobacter pylori. In this research, the inhibitory activities of bioactive compounds from Curcuma longa, against H. pylori (8H52) were studied. Eighty-three significant bioactive compounds were selected from the Zinc database and were initially screened using absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity properties based on compliance with the Pfizer rule. Molecular docking studies were carried out with specific docking site dimensions of values x: -37.3658, y: -4.1028, and z: -22.8563, to identify the binding affinities and interactions. Ten …
Recovering Phosphorus And Nitrogen From Leachate Collected From Chidaya Sanitary Landfill Dodoma Tanzania For Fertilizer Production, Yasin Y. Kifwe, Godlisten N. Shao, Washa B. Washa, Christina F. Pius
Recovering Phosphorus And Nitrogen From Leachate Collected From Chidaya Sanitary Landfill Dodoma Tanzania For Fertilizer Production, Yasin Y. Kifwe, Godlisten N. Shao, Washa B. Washa, Christina F. Pius
Tanzania Journal of Science
The demand for fertilizer is a global issue that poses a significant threat to future food security. Tanzania is among the countries which rely on agriculture for food production and contribute largely to the economy of the nation. However, farmers incur high production costs due to the utilization of expensive and environmentally insecure fertilizers. The present study investigated the potential of recovering nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients from leachate to produce fertilizer. Hanna pH meter (HI-98121) was used to determine the pH of leachate which was found to be 8.29 ± 0.33. The concentration of phosphorus and nitrogen was determined by …
Facile Fabrication Of Water Filters With Desirable Properties For Removal Of Pathogenic E. Coli From Drinking Water At Point-Of-Use, Godfrey Michael Shayo, Elianaso Elimbinzi, Christina Fabian, Talam E Kibona
Facile Fabrication Of Water Filters With Desirable Properties For Removal Of Pathogenic E. Coli From Drinking Water At Point-Of-Use, Godfrey Michael Shayo, Elianaso Elimbinzi, Christina Fabian, Talam E Kibona
Tanzania Journal of Science
The inevitable consequences of waterborne diseases caused by consuming contaminated water have prompted the development of low-cost water filtration technologies that surpass traditional purification methods in effectiveness. Ceramic water filters have been extensively researched due to their promising application in the filtration and purification of water to produce clean and safe drinking water. The present study reports the synthesis of ceramic filtration systems incorporating silver nanoparticles with desirable properties for water purification. The obtained samples were examined by XRD, XRF, and SEM analyses. XRD analysis showed that the samples had crystallite sizes ranging between 16 to 22 nm. XRF analysis …
Modelling Malaria Dynamics In Children Under Five Years, Pregnant Women And The Influence Of Temperature, Paul K Robert, Jacob I Irunde, Adeline P Mtunya
Modelling Malaria Dynamics In Children Under Five Years, Pregnant Women And The Influence Of Temperature, Paul K Robert, Jacob I Irunde, Adeline P Mtunya
Tanzania Journal of Science
Malaria remains a major public health problem worldwide and it affects the livelihood of people particularly children under 5 years and pregnant women. This study formulates and analyzes a mathematical model that incorporates children under five years, pregnant women and influence of temperature on the transmission dynamics of malaria. The next generation matrix method is applied to compute the basic reproduction number. Analysis shows that malaria-free equilibrium point exists and it is globally asymptotically stable when . Numerical simulations show that the rate of infections in both human and mosquito populations increases as temperature increases. Higher temperatures generally increase the …
A Mathematical Model For Malaria Transmission Dynamics In The Population With Different Immune Status, Neema S. Mbugi, Jacob I. Irunde, Joshua A. Mwasunda, Samson Kiware
A Mathematical Model For Malaria Transmission Dynamics In The Population With Different Immune Status, Neema S. Mbugi, Jacob I. Irunde, Joshua A. Mwasunda, Samson Kiware
Tanzania Journal of Science
Malaria is a febrile illness affecting a large population worldwide. Even though malaria is curable and preventable it continues to pose a significant health risk, economic effects, and social effects in the population. This study formulates a mathematical model to study the transmission dynamics of malaria in a population with different immune status. By dividing the population based on immune status, the model provides insights into how immunity influences the interaction between hosts and malaria parasites, particularly in terms of infection rates, immune responses, and propose appropriate control for effective elimination. The basic reproduction number is computed using the next-generation …
Fixed Point Theorems And Sensitivity Analysis In Solving Nonlinear Matrix Equations: A Study Involving Partially Ordered Sets, Chacha Stephen Chacha
Fixed Point Theorems And Sensitivity Analysis In Solving Nonlinear Matrix Equations: A Study Involving Partially Ordered Sets, Chacha Stephen Chacha
Tanzania Journal of Science
Nonlinear matrix equations of the form , where represents an unknown matrix, and and are given square matrices, are encountered in various fields. Understanding the characteristics and behaviour of these equations is essential for developing efficient computational methods and obtaining reliable solutions. This paper explores the use of partially ordered sets within fixed point schemes to solve the targeted equations. Furthermore, it derives perturbation estimates of the solutions and evaluates them computationally. Finally, the numerical simulations are provided to validate our theoretical claims and affirm the effectiveness of the proposed fixed-point scheme.
Integrative Human-Mouse Gene Expression And Phylogenetics Analysis To Prioritize Genes Of Evolutionary And Biomedical Importance In The Retina And Retinal Pigment Epithelium, Edson Ishengoma, Guglielmo Roma, Shola M. Richards
Integrative Human-Mouse Gene Expression And Phylogenetics Analysis To Prioritize Genes Of Evolutionary And Biomedical Importance In The Retina And Retinal Pigment Epithelium, Edson Ishengoma, Guglielmo Roma, Shola M. Richards
Tanzania Journal of Science
Mammalian models, such as mice, are often used to study human retinal diseases, but, owing to the evolutionary time-scale separating the two species, some physiological functions involved in vision differ between the two species. Here, public RNA-seq data sets were used to interrogate genome-wide gene expression patterns in mouse and human retina and retinal pigment epithelium in order to identify genes of significance underlying visual signal processing in the two species. Individual genes with distinct and conserved expression patterns across the retinal tissues were identified both within and between species, followed by an assessment of biomedical roles in visual functions, …
Nutritional Potential And Antioxidant Activity Of Dioscorea Spp. Tubers From Mtwara Rural District, Tanzania, Tumsifu S. Mwanjala, Washa B. Washa, Stephen I. Nnungu
Nutritional Potential And Antioxidant Activity Of Dioscorea Spp. Tubers From Mtwara Rural District, Tanzania, Tumsifu S. Mwanjala, Washa B. Washa, Stephen I. Nnungu
Tanzania Journal of Science
The wild yam Dioscorea hirtiflora subsp. orientalis, native to the Mtwara rural district in Tanzania, remains underutilized despite its considerable nutritional and health benefits. This study aimed to assess the nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of its tubers. Standard AOAC procedures were employed to analyze dried tuber samples, while antioxidants and antioxidant capacity were evaluated. The tuber was found to have carbohydrates content ranging from 21.02% to 23.57%, crude protein from 1.0% to 1.5%, crude lipids between 0.46% and 0.68%, and crude fiber from 11.26% to 13.52%, with an energy value of 97.26 to 101.1 Kcal/100 g. Vitamin C content …
A Review On Ethnomedical Use Of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook.F. And Its Potentiality Towards The Development Of Antimicrobial Agents And Pesticides, Stephano Hanolo Mlozi, Juma Mmongoyo, Musa Chacha
A Review On Ethnomedical Use Of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook.F. And Its Potentiality Towards The Development Of Antimicrobial Agents And Pesticides, Stephano Hanolo Mlozi, Juma Mmongoyo, Musa Chacha
Tanzania Journal of Science
Fish bean, Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f is among of potential medicinal plant species in the genus Tephrosia. It has been traditionally used to cure human and animal ailments including fungal and bacterial diseases though not exhaustively scientifically reported. Similarly, its extracts have been locally used to control vectors and pests in small scale farming though the drug development from its extracts and phytochemicals is not reported. Thus, this review focused to unveil its ethnomedical and pharmaceutical potentiality with emphasis towards development of antimicrobial agents and pesticides. Data collection for the review was based on the published paper searched globally in several …
Inhibitory Activities Of Phytoconstituents From Azadirachta Indica And Murraya Koenigii As Potential Drugs For Secondary Infection Of Atopic Eczema Disease - In Silico Study, Mikidadi S. Gurisha, Pulapa V. Kanaka Rao, Laxmikanth Cherupally
Inhibitory Activities Of Phytoconstituents From Azadirachta Indica And Murraya Koenigii As Potential Drugs For Secondary Infection Of Atopic Eczema Disease - In Silico Study, Mikidadi S. Gurisha, Pulapa V. Kanaka Rao, Laxmikanth Cherupally
Tanzania Journal of Science
Atopic Eczema (AE) disease is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is caused by a person’s inability to repair damage to the skin barrier. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a virulent pathogen that plays an important role in the progression of secondary infection in AE patients, thus intensifying the disease's virulence. In this study, the inhibitory activities of phytoconstituents from Azadirachta indica and Murraya koenigii against the SA (Protein Data Bank ID: 7TIO) using an in silico approach are presented. Site-specific docking analysis was carried out on the virulent pathogen with the docking center at X: 1.65044, Y: 1.7980, Z: 3.1878, …
Carbon And Biodiversity Co-Benefits In Tropical Forest And Agroforestry Ecosystems: A Review, Anna N Mwambala
Carbon And Biodiversity Co-Benefits In Tropical Forest And Agroforestry Ecosystems: A Review, Anna N Mwambala
Tanzania Journal of Science
Global efforts to mitigate climate change are focused on the protection and restoration of forest carbon. These efforts do not only hold promise for climate protection but also other benefits including conservation of biodiversity, the majority of which is sheltered in the forest. These include actions to combat climate change and land degradation and actions to halt biodiversity loss through sustainable forest management. However, the challenge remains as to what extent forest conservation that optimizes carbon storage will conserve biodiversity. Understanding synergies between climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation could be the basis for attaining sustainable development goals. Library catalogues …
The Influence Of Planning And Architectural Styles On The Sustainability Of The City Of Kumasi, Ghana, Elom Ayeke
The Influence Of Planning And Architectural Styles On The Sustainability Of The City Of Kumasi, Ghana, Elom Ayeke
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
The city of Kumasi that was once dubbed the ‘Garden City of West Africa’ was founded in the late 17th century and served as the seat of government for the medieval Greater Asante Union. It later served as a commercial hub for the British Colony after undergoing massive transformation in the first two decades of the 19th century. Post-independence, the city went through various urban planning projects that mostly targeted social development. The architecture of Kumasi has also been changing through different periods of its history. This article examines the relationship between the evolution of the city of Kumasi through …
Relationship Between Historic Evolution, Urbanization And Mobility In Ibadan, Nigeria, Aisha Adams
Relationship Between Historic Evolution, Urbanization And Mobility In Ibadan, Nigeria, Aisha Adams
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
Ibadan is said to be the biggest indigenous city in Nigeria with a population of about 4.04 million, making it the third largest city in the country after Lagos and Kano. Since its founding in 1829, Ibadan has experienced urban evolution that is mostly unguided. With its high fertility rate, population growth and rural-to-urban migration, Ibadan has experienced significant urban sprawl that has resulted in challenges in urban mobility especially to the lower-income earners. This study looks at the relationship between urban planning, urbanization and mobility in the city of Ibadan. The study found that lack of integrated land use …