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Nutritional Composition, Sensory Profile And Consumer Acceptability Of Wheat-Jackfruit Seed Composite Buns, Sarah S Ngwere, Richard J Mongi
Nutritional Composition, Sensory Profile And Consumer Acceptability Of Wheat-Jackfruit Seed Composite Buns, Sarah S Ngwere, Richard J Mongi
Tanzania Journal of Science
Jackfruit seeds flour is very rich in nutrients and may be incorporated into wheat flour to develop nutrient dense baked products. Consumption of these products may improve the nutrition status of the people, hence fulfill sustainable development goal number two. In this study, nutritional composition, sensory profile, and consumer acceptability of wheat-jackfruit seeds composite buns (Mandazi) were investigated. Jackfruit seeds flour (JSF) was developed and incorporated into wheat flour (WF) at 10, 20, and 30% to produce composite flour used for bun preparation. Flours and buns were subjected to proximate, mineral, and sensory analyses with WF serving as a control …
Effects Of Hydroxyurea Treatment On Haemolysis In Patients With Sickle Cell Disease At Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania, Azra Gangji, Upendo Masamu, Josephine Mgaya, Joyce Ndunguru, Agnes Jonathan, Irene Kida Minja, Julie Makani, Emmanuel Balandya, Paschal Ruggjao, Siana Nkya
Effects Of Hydroxyurea Treatment On Haemolysis In Patients With Sickle Cell Disease At Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania, Azra Gangji, Upendo Masamu, Josephine Mgaya, Joyce Ndunguru, Agnes Jonathan, Irene Kida Minja, Julie Makani, Emmanuel Balandya, Paschal Ruggjao, Siana Nkya
Tanzania Journal of Science
Tanzania is one of the countries with a high burden of sickle cell disease (SCD). Haemolytic anaemia is a clinical feature of SCD, and has been linked to major complications leading to morbidity and mortality. Treatment with hydroxyurea (HU) has shown to induce foetal haemoglobin (HbF) which in turn decreases haemolysis in patients. This study aimed to investigate the effects of HU on haemolysis in SCD patients attending Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania by comparing their haemolytic parameters before and after therapy. Patients meeting the criteria were initiated on HU therapy for 3 months. Two haemolytic biomarkers: unconjugated plasma bilirubin levels …
Serological Analyses Of Human Brucellosis In Ngara And Kibondo Districts, Tanzania, Jestina V Katandukila, Yeremia J Chuhila, Fred D Chibwana
Serological Analyses Of Human Brucellosis In Ngara And Kibondo Districts, Tanzania, Jestina V Katandukila, Yeremia J Chuhila, Fred D Chibwana
Tanzania Journal of Science
Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease transmitted by Brucella species, is transmitted to humans from infected animals through handling dairy products like milk, blood, and semen. Although some human communities in Tanzania live close to livestock, the status of human brucellosis in Ngara and Kibondo Districts in Kagera and Kigoma regions, respectively, is poorly understood. As such, the present study aimed to investigate the status of human brucellosis in north-western Tanzania, particularly Ngara and Kibondo Districts, where the risk of contracting zoonotic diseases, including brucellosis, is high due to the abundance of livestock. Among the screened sera (n = 450), the prevalence …
High Speed Hill Climbing Algorithm For Portfolio Optimization, Collether John
High Speed Hill Climbing Algorithm For Portfolio Optimization, Collether John
Tanzania Journal of Science
Portfolio can be defined as a collection of investments. Portfolio optimization usually is about maximizing expected return and/or minimising risk of a portfolio. The mean-variance model makes simplifying assumptions to solve portfolio optimization problem. Presence of realistic constraints leads to a significant different and complex problem. Also, the optimal solution under realistic constraints cannot always be derived from the solution for the frictionless market. The heuristic algorithms are alternative approaches to solve the extended problem. In this research, a heuristic algorithm is presented and improved for higher efficiency and speed. It is a hill climbing algorithm to tackle the extended …
Synthesis Of 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-3,5-Diphenyl-1h-Pyrazol-4-Ol Via Trans-1,3-Diphenyl-2,3-Epoxy-1-Propanone, Oluwaseyi B Ovonramwen
Synthesis Of 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-3,5-Diphenyl-1h-Pyrazol-4-Ol Via Trans-1,3-Diphenyl-2,3-Epoxy-1-Propanone, Oluwaseyi B Ovonramwen
Tanzania Journal of Science
The trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone was synthesized from benzaldehyde and 2-bromoacetophenone in 20 min which is more economical. The presence of ethanol and Br in 2-bromoacetophenone facilitated the reaction. The vicinal diaxial coupling constant of trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone was zero, an indication of trans configuration for a rigid 3-membered ring at ~90o dihedral angle. 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol was synthesized from trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone and 2,4-dinitro phenylhydrazine in glacial CH3COOH to give 85.5% yield and characterized using FTIR, 1H, 13C NMR, DEPT 135 and MS spectra. The 1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol can be exploited for unique biological activities and in the synthesis of synthetic fibers. Keywords: 1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol, trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone, synthesis, 2,4-dinitro phenylhydrazine.
Effects Of Climate Changes On Water Resources: A Case Of Mindu Dam In Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, Simon R Melchioly
Effects Of Climate Changes On Water Resources: A Case Of Mindu Dam In Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, Simon R Melchioly
Tanzania Journal of Science
This paper presents the findings of the research conducted in Morogoro Municipality, central Tanzania. The main objective of the research was to assess the climate change impacts on water resources, taking the Mindu Dam as the case study. The study methodology involved collection, processing and analysis of both primary and secondary data. Data collection involved acquisition of Dam water level data, climate data, and Landsat 8 satellite imagery. Research findings showed that the maximum air temperature increased at a rate of 0.045% on a span of 30 years, while rainfall has been decreasing with time. Also there has been a …
Spatial Modelling For Cholera Incidence Rates In Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, Caroline Ngereza, Rosalia S. Katapa, Ali R. Mniachi
Spatial Modelling For Cholera Incidence Rates In Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, Caroline Ngereza, Rosalia S. Katapa, Ali R. Mniachi
Tanzania Journal of Science
Spatial modelling was conducted to examine community factors associated with cholera incidence rates in Morogoro Municipality. The study employed both secondary (cholera cases) and primary (geographic coordinates of community risk factors) data. Spatial lag model was applied in examining association between the variables. All wards of Morogoro Municipality were considered in the study to capture their variations because cholera cases have a tendency to be clustered. Results indicated that market density, distance to the market and distance to the dumpster are significant factors associated with cholera incidence rates in the wards (p < 0.05). Geographically weighted Poisson model was used to show the variations of those factors between the wards in Municipality. A statistically significant positive association of cholera incidence rates; and market density was only found in Mazimbu ward (p < 0.05) and distance from the community to the dumpster was found in Kihonda, Kingolwira, Bigwa, Kichangani, Kilakala and Boma wards (p < 0.001) and some wards at the centre of the municipality which are Mji Mkuu and Kingo (p < 0.05). A statistically significant negative association of cholera incidence rates and distance from the centre of the community to the market was found in Kihonda, Kingolwira and Kichangani (p < 0.001) and Bigwa wards (p < 0.05). Therefore, measures taken to control and prevent cholera disease should base on the variations of the risk factors found in the Municipal wards. Keywords: Cholera incidence rate, Spatial lag regression model, Community risk factor, Geographically weighted Poisson model
Physicochemical And Bacteriological Water Quality Parameters In Relation To Land-Use Practices At A Rural Catchment, Mbinga District, Tanzania, Harieth Hellar-Kihampa, Patrick Isdory Ndunguru
Physicochemical And Bacteriological Water Quality Parameters In Relation To Land-Use Practices At A Rural Catchment, Mbinga District, Tanzania, Harieth Hellar-Kihampa, Patrick Isdory Ndunguru
Tanzania Journal of Science
Data on physicochemical water quality parameters and contamination levels is crucial for protection and sustainable utilization of water resources. This study assessed the physicochemical water quality parameters, faecal coliform bacteria and nutrient loads in water at a catchment used for municipal supply in Mbinga District, Tanzania. Samples were seasonally collected from three areas characterized by distinct geographical features, settlement patterns and land-use practices, and analyzed using standard analytical protocols. Data were subjected to paired-sampled t-test and cluster analysis. The parameters varied as follows: pH (4.75–6.83); temperature (16.4–26.2 ºC); electrical conductivity (14.6–121.1 µS/cm); total dissolved solids (7.0–23.2 mg/L); total suspended solids …
Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activities Of 1-((5-Chloro-1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-1h-Imidazol-4-Yl)Sulfonyl)-N-Ethylpyrrolidine-2-Carboxamide, Oluwaseyi B Ovonramwen, Bodunde J Owolabi, Abiodun Falodun
Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activities Of 1-((5-Chloro-1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-1h-Imidazol-4-Yl)Sulfonyl)-N-Ethylpyrrolidine-2-Carboxamide, Oluwaseyi B Ovonramwen, Bodunde J Owolabi, Abiodun Falodun
Tanzania Journal of Science
A new 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide was synthesized from methyl-1-[(5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate and ethylamine. The compound methyl-1-[(5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate was synthesized from methyl pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate and 5-chloro-4-chlorosulfonyl-1-ethyl-2-methyl-imidazole. The compounds were characterized based on FTIR, 1H, 13C NMR, and DEPT 135 analysis. Antimicrobial activities of the 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide against Gram-positive (methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis), Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae), and Candida albicans were carried out using the standard microbiological method. The newly synthesized 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide had no activities against the tested organisms. Keywords: 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide; methyl-1-[(5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate; L-proline; ethylamine.
Assessment Of Groundwater Quality In Areas Surrounding Thundulu Phosphate Mine, Phalombe District, Malawi, Philip Jailos, Peter J. Chimtali, Ephraim Vunain
Assessment Of Groundwater Quality In Areas Surrounding Thundulu Phosphate Mine, Phalombe District, Malawi, Philip Jailos, Peter J. Chimtali, Ephraim Vunain
Tanzania Journal of Science
Water is one of the renewable resources essential for sustaining all forms of life and quality of drinking water is very fundamental for human health. Human activities such as mining act as sources of water contamination which consequently lead to ecological, environmental and health problems. To the best of our knowledge, no study has been conducted around the Thundulu Phosphate Mine to establish the quality of drinking water. In this regard, this study was carried out to evaluate the physico-chemical water quality parameters of areas surrounding the Thundulu Phosphate Mine in Phalombe District. Groundwater samples from the villages surrounding the …
Insecticidal Activities Of Aqueous Extracts Of Five Nigerian Aromatic Spices Against Garden Eggplant Defoliators And Fruit Borer Leucinodes Orbonalis Guenee: Lepidoptera: Crambidae, Juliana A. Ugwu, Kehinde T. Kareem, Julius O. Aluko
Insecticidal Activities Of Aqueous Extracts Of Five Nigerian Aromatic Spices Against Garden Eggplant Defoliators And Fruit Borer Leucinodes Orbonalis Guenee: Lepidoptera: Crambidae, Juliana A. Ugwu, Kehinde T. Kareem, Julius O. Aluko
Tanzania Journal of Science
The study evaluated the prospects of aqueous extracts of five Nigerian spices against garden eggplant defoliators and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) in the field. The treatments consisted of Piper guineense (black pepper), Aframomum melegueta (aligator pepper), Eugenia aromatica (cloves), Zingiber officinale (ginger), Capsicum annum (chilli pepper) and untreated check (control). All the aqueous extracts evaluated reduced leaf damaged by defoliators on garden eggplant compared to control. P. guineense, with mean value of 11.02 number of perforations, was the most effective against defoliators, followed by E. aromatica (12.97) reducing leaf damage by 39.64 and 28.74%, respectively. However, their efficacies against defoliating …
Potency Of Dioscorea Sansibarensis (Dioscoreaceae) Leaf Eluates On Callosobruchus Chinensis, Linnaeus 1758 (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) In The Protection Of Phaseolus Vulgaris (Fabaceae), Godfrey O. Mauti
Tanzania Journal of Science
Post-harvest losses of stored Phaseolus vulgaris to the bean weevil Callosobruchus chinensis have reached levels of significant concern. Governments and health organisations propose the discovery of reliable, healthy and biodegradable pesticides with higher selectivity and a broad spectrum. This study presents investigations on the activities of Dioscorea sansibarensis leaf extracts on the mortality of C. chinensis and reduction of their egg-laying ability. Laboratory experiments under Completely Randomized Design (CRD) were carried out to determine the mortality and anti-oviposition activity of the vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) eluates of n-hexane (HE), chloroform (CE), ethyl acetate (EE), n-butanol (BE) and methanol (BE) at …
Determination Of Quantile Range Of Optimal Hyperparameters Using Bayesian Estimation, Ayoade I. Adewole, Olusoga A. Fasoranbaku
Determination Of Quantile Range Of Optimal Hyperparameters Using Bayesian Estimation, Ayoade I. Adewole, Olusoga A. Fasoranbaku
Tanzania Journal of Science
Bayesian estimations have the advantages of taking into account the uncertainty of all parameter estimates which allows virtually the use of vague priors. This study focused on determining the quantile range at which optimal hyperparameter of normally distributed data with vague information could be obtained in Bayesian estimation of linear regression models. A Monte Carlo simulation approach was used to generate a sample size of 200 data-set. Observation precisions and posterior precisions were estimated from the regression output to determine the posterior means estimate for each model to derive the new dependent variables. The variances were divided into 10 equal …
Assessment Of Farm Households’ Vulnerability To Desertification In Rural Dry Lands Of Katsina State, Nigeria, Olanrewaju Yusuf Yahaya
Assessment Of Farm Households’ Vulnerability To Desertification In Rural Dry Lands Of Katsina State, Nigeria, Olanrewaju Yusuf Yahaya
Tanzania Journal of Science
The purpose of this study was to use a Vulnerability Index (VI) to assess farm households' vulnerability to desertification in Northern Katsina's dry land ecosystem. The specific objectives were to identify socio-economic characteristics of farm households; and determine the degree of their vulnerability to desertification. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 633 respondents from 18 rural communities across six Local Government Areas (LGAs). Data from 21 indicators for the three components of vulnerability (exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity) were used to measure the degree of vulnerability and thus, classify households into less, moderate and highly vulnerable. The …
Robust Trilateration Based Algorithm For Indoor Positioning Systems, Simeon Pande, Kwame S Ibwe
Robust Trilateration Based Algorithm For Indoor Positioning Systems, Simeon Pande, Kwame S Ibwe
Tanzania Journal of Science
Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) plays crucial roles in indoor environment items positioning used in self-navigating robots and helping hands. To obtain position information, positioning algorithms employing Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) are of great benefits since they reuse the existing radio wireless infrastructures for indoor positioning. However, the changes in the indoor environment decrease the overall accuracy of the developed indoor positioning algorithms. To cope with the challenge of environmental dependency in indoor positioning, a robust algorithm using radio signal identification was developed. The algorithm uses circle expansion and reduction mechanism to achieve better RSSI-Distance relationship. The distances from RSSI-Distance …
Effect Of Lowering Tube Potential And Increase Iodine Concentration Of Contrast Medium On Radiation Dose And Image Quality In Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography Procedure: A Phantom Study, Justin E Ngaile, Peter K Msaki, Evarist M Kahuluda, Furaha M Chuma, Jerome M Mwimanzi, Ahmed M Jusabani
Effect Of Lowering Tube Potential And Increase Iodine Concentration Of Contrast Medium On Radiation Dose And Image Quality In Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography Procedure: A Phantom Study, Justin E Ngaile, Peter K Msaki, Evarist M Kahuluda, Furaha M Chuma, Jerome M Mwimanzi, Ahmed M Jusabani
Tanzania Journal of Science
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of lowering tube potential and increase iodine concentration on image quality and radiation dose in computed tomography pulmonary angiography procedure. The pulmonary arteries were simulated by three syringes. The syringes were filled with 1:10 diluted solutions of 300 mg, 350 mg and 370 mg of iodine per millilitre concentration in three water-filled phantoms simulating thin, intermediate and thick patients. The phantoms were scanned at 80 kVp, 110 kVp and 130 kVp and 0.6 second rotation time using a 16 slice computed tomography (CT) scanner. The tube current was either fixed …
Mineral Liberation: A Case Study For Buzwagi Gold Mine, Alphonce Wikedzi, Thomas Leißner
Mineral Liberation: A Case Study For Buzwagi Gold Mine, Alphonce Wikedzi, Thomas Leißner
Tanzania Journal of Science
Buzwagi Gold Mine (BGM) process plant was designed such that, after secondary grinding, gold and copper are recovered by flotation. However, the flotation circuit had been inefficient, and as a result, cyanidation of flotation tailings is currently conducted to improve gold recovery. The inefficient flotation is suspected to be due to mineralogical variations of ores treated. Hence, mineral liberation characteristics of three ore blends treated by BGM were investigated by automated Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) whereby five fractions (i.e. -1 +0.5 mm, -0.5 +0.25 mm, -0.25 +0.125 mm, -0.125 +0.063 mm and -0.063 mm) were used. It was found that …
Utilization Of Iron Filings As Partial Replacements For Sand In Self-Compacting Concrete, Simon O. Olawale, Mutiu A. Kareem, Habeeb T. Muritala, Abiola U. Adebanjo, Olusegun O. Alabi, Oluwole A. Olawuyi, Olusola O. Fadipe
Utilization Of Iron Filings As Partial Replacements For Sand In Self-Compacting Concrete, Simon O. Olawale, Mutiu A. Kareem, Habeeb T. Muritala, Abiola U. Adebanjo, Olusegun O. Alabi, Oluwole A. Olawuyi, Olusola O. Fadipe
Tanzania Journal of Science
The use of industrial by-products in concrete production is part of concerted efforts on the reduction of environmental hazards attributed to the mining of conventional aggregates. Consideration of iron filings (IF), a by-product from steel production process, is an environmentally friendly way of its disposal which is expected to yield economic concrete production. Six self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixes were made by partially substituting river sand with IF at 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% and the mix without IF (0% IF) served as the control. The water-binder (w/b) ratio of 0.45 was adopted for all mixes. The fresh state properties of …
Analysis And Performance Evaluation Of Entropic Thresholding Image Processing Techniques For Electrical Capacitance Tomography Measurement System, Josiah Nombo, Alfred Mwambela, Michael Kisangiri
Analysis And Performance Evaluation Of Entropic Thresholding Image Processing Techniques For Electrical Capacitance Tomography Measurement System, Josiah Nombo, Alfred Mwambela, Michael Kisangiri
Tanzania Journal of Science
To improve image quality generated from the electrical capacitance tomography measurement system, the use of entropic thresholding techniques is investigated in this article. Based on the analysis of the principle of Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) image reconstruction and entropic thresholding, various algorithms have been proposed for easy extraction of quantitative information from tomograms generated from the ECT system. Experiments indicate that proposed algorithms can provide high-quality images at no or minimum computational cost. It is easier to implement and integrate with classical algorithms such as Linear Back Projection, Singular value decomposition, Tikhonov regularization, and Landweber. Entropic thresholding techniques present a …
Local Communities’ Awareness On Payments For Ecosystem Services For Improved Livelihood And Conservation Of Nyando Wetland, Kenya, Joseph K. Maithya, Felix L.M. Ming’Ate, Sammy C. Letema
Local Communities’ Awareness On Payments For Ecosystem Services For Improved Livelihood And Conservation Of Nyando Wetland, Kenya, Joseph K. Maithya, Felix L.M. Ming’Ate, Sammy C. Letema
Tanzania Journal of Science
Nyando wetland provides several ecosystem goods and services, i.e., provisioning, cultural, supporting and regulating which are essential for human well-being for making life possible and worth living. Payment for Ecosystem Services presents one key question in current literature on whether local communities are aware of ecosystem services provided by wetlands. This paper contributes to the understanding of the local community’s level of awareness of the ecosystem services provided by Nyando wetland in Kenya as a strategy to improve protection of wetlands. The study is significant as it proposes policy options that can assist conservation authorities and local communities in management …
Bayesian Hetero-Elasticnet (A Gibbs Sampler Approach), Isiaka Oloyede
Bayesian Hetero-Elasticnet (A Gibbs Sampler Approach), Isiaka Oloyede
Tanzania Journal of Science
Combined heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity as dual non-spherical disturbances were experimented asymptotically. A Gibbs Sampler technique was used to investigate the asymptotic properties of hetero-elasticnet estimator with mean squares error (MSE) and bias as performance metrics. The seed was set to 12345; is set at ; Xs variables were generated as follow: the design matrix was generated from the multivariate normal distribution with mean > 0 and variance . and are truncated with Harvey (1976) heteroscedastic error structure; are collinear covariate with pairwise correlation between 0.6 and 0.9, the sample sizes were 25, 100 and 1000. The number of replications of the …
Generalizations Of Integral Inequalities Similar To Hardy’S Inequality, Gabriel Nshizirungu, Marco Mpimbo, Vedaste Mutarutinya
Generalizations Of Integral Inequalities Similar To Hardy’S Inequality, Gabriel Nshizirungu, Marco Mpimbo, Vedaste Mutarutinya
Tanzania Journal of Science
In this paper, we established the generalizations of integral inequalities similar to Hardy’s inequality. Keywords: Hardy’s inequality, Integral inequalities, similar version, Hlder’s inequality, Generalizations.
Multi-Vehicle Speed Estimation Algorithm Based On Real-Time Inter-Frame Tracking Technique, Ernest Kisingo, Ndyetabura Hamisi, Hashim U. Iddi, Baraka J. Maiseli
Multi-Vehicle Speed Estimation Algorithm Based On Real-Time Inter-Frame Tracking Technique, Ernest Kisingo, Ndyetabura Hamisi, Hashim U. Iddi, Baraka J. Maiseli
Tanzania Journal of Science
Inappropriate vehicle speeding remains a central factor that causes road accidents claiming millions of lives every year. This challenge has raised concerns for vehicle speed estimation as an attempt to promote speed enforcement methods. Traditionally, radar and lidar systems have widely been used for this purpose, despite their several shortfalls: cosine error effects, need for direct line-of-sight, and inability to simultaneously and accurately measure speed from multiple vehicles. The current work proposes an algorithm and a multi-vehicle speed estimation system in a multi-lane road environment to address multi-vehicle speed estimation shortfalls. The proposed solution exploits image processing and computer vision …
On The Convergence Of Orbits In Sequence Space L^2, Marco Mpimbo
On The Convergence Of Orbits In Sequence Space L^2, Marco Mpimbo
Tanzania Journal of Science
Abstract This paper discusses the convergence of orbits for diagonal operators defined on . In particular, the basis elements of are obtained using the linear combinations of the elements of the orbit. Furthermore, via the classical result of the determinant of the Vandermonde matrix, it is shown that, the more the elements of the orbit are used, the faster the convergence of the orbit to the basis elements of . Keywords: Diagonal operators, Convergence of Orbits of operators, Vandermonde matrix, Norm topology.
Weighted Statistical A-Optimal Designs For Two-Variable Poisson Regression Model With Application To Fertility Studies, Emmanuel Idowu Olamide, Femi Barnabas Adebola, Olusoga Akin Fasoranbaku
Weighted Statistical A-Optimal Designs For Two-Variable Poisson Regression Model With Application To Fertility Studies, Emmanuel Idowu Olamide, Femi Barnabas Adebola, Olusoga Akin Fasoranbaku
Tanzania Journal of Science
This research extends design optimization to model involving count data. A two-variable Poisson regression model was investigated for A-optimality on a constrained design space and the weights of the optimal design points were obtained. The constructed designs were verified to be A-optimal at 4-point design through the general equivalence theorem. The efficiency of the constructed optimal design was found to be 100% A-efficient. The concept of weighted optimal designs for Poisson regression model was applied to fertility studies. Approximate A-optimal design weights of educational level of women were obtained for each marriage duration period with respect to their places of …
Efficient Load Balancing Algorithm In Long Term Evolution (Lte) Heterogeneous Network Based On Dynamic Cell Range Expansion Bias, Emmanuel Bakuza, Hashimu U. Iddi, Abdi T. Abdalla
Efficient Load Balancing Algorithm In Long Term Evolution (Lte) Heterogeneous Network Based On Dynamic Cell Range Expansion Bias, Emmanuel Bakuza, Hashimu U. Iddi, Abdi T. Abdalla
Tanzania Journal of Science
The traditional scheme for load balancing in a homogeneous Long Term Evolution (LTE) Network where User Equipment (UEs) associate to a node with the strongest received signal strength is not practical for LTE Heterogeneous Network (LTE HetNet) due to power disparity between the nodes. Therefore, dynamic Cell Range Expansion (CRE) based load-balancing schemes were employed by several scholars to address the challenges in the LTE HetNet. However, the fairness index in achieving the desired average user throughput and UE offloading effect is relatively low. In this work, an efficient load-balancing algorithm for LTE HetNet based on dynamic Cell Range Expansion …
Zooarchaeology And Taphonomic Aspects Of Later Stone Age Faunal Assemblage From Loiyangalani Site In Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Frank Masele
Tanzania Journal of Science
The paper presents detailed zooarchaeological and taphonomic results on the Later Stone Age (LSA) faunal assemblage. The contributions of various taphonomic agents in the formation of the assemblage are accentuated. The assemblage is well-preserved and the majority of specimens are not highly weathered. Fluvial disturbance did not play a significant role and can be ruled out as a significant taphonomic agent in the formation. Results indicate that LSA humans exploited high-quality nutritional resources mainly of the large-sized animals and aquatic resources as extra sources of meat and fat. The assemblage preserves stone tools butchery marks (cut marks and percussion marks) …
Prunus Africanus Herbal Extracts Reverse And Ameliorate The Histological And Histomorphometric Changes In Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Rat Models, Felix P. William, Denis A. Russa
Prunus Africanus Herbal Extracts Reverse And Ameliorate The Histological And Histomorphometric Changes In Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Rat Models, Felix P. William, Denis A. Russa
Tanzania Journal of Science
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign proliferative disease among men during aging. The herbal extract of P. africanus has been used for the treatment of BPH since time immemorial. However microstructural changes of this extract to the prostate of animal or human models are still elusive. Therefore, histological and histomorphometric changes in rats with testosterone-induced BPH due to P. africanus herbal extracts were investigated. Twenty-eight male Wistar rats (200 ± 50 g) were divided into four groups each with 7 rats. Group 1 (Negative control) was given 2 ml/day of olive oil subcutaneously and 2 ml/day of …
E-Optimal Experimental Designs For Poisson Regression Models In Two And Three Variables, Emmanuel Idowu Olamide, Olusoga Akin Fasoranbaku, Femi Barnabas Adebola
E-Optimal Experimental Designs For Poisson Regression Models In Two And Three Variables, Emmanuel Idowu Olamide, Olusoga Akin Fasoranbaku, Femi Barnabas Adebola
Tanzania Journal of Science
In the context of generalized linear models, most of the recent studies were on logistic regression models and many of them focussed on optimal experimental designs with concentration on D-optimality. In this research, two- and three-variable Poisson regression models were considered for E-optimization on restricted design space [0, 1]. The two-variable Poisson regression model was not optimal at 3-design points, but was found to be E-optimal at 4-design points (1, 1), (0, 0), (0, 1) and (1, 0) with equal design weights of 0.25. The three-variable Poisson regression model was E-optimal at 4-design points (0, 0, 1), (0, 1, 0), …
Elegant Iterative Methods For Solving A Nonlinear Matrix Equation X-A^* E^X A=I, Chacha S Chacha
Elegant Iterative Methods For Solving A Nonlinear Matrix Equation X-A^* E^X A=I, Chacha S Chacha
Tanzania Journal of Science
The nonlinear matrix equation was solved by Gao (2016) via standard fixed point method. In this paper, three more elegant iterative methods are proposed to find the approximate solution of the nonlinear matrix equation namely: Newton’s method; modified fixed point method and a combination of Newton’s method and fixed point method. The convergence of Newton’s method and modified fixed point method are derived. Comparative numerical experimental results indicate that the new developed algorithms have both less computational time and good convergence properties when compared to their respective standard algorithms. Keywords: Hermitian positive definite solution, nonlinear matrix equation, modified fixed point …