Vol. 46 No. 3 (2020) | Tanzania Journal of Science

Published: 2020-10-31

Comparison of centrifugation and solid phase extraction (SPE) methods of sample preparations in determination of residues of drugs of abuse in urine

John AM Mahugija, Anastazia Wandwi, Kessy Kilulya

585-596

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.1

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Antibacterial and Anti-HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants and Their Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Rose Masalu, Sai Ngassa, Grace Kinunda, Cyprian Mpinda

597-612

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.2

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Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli from Urinary Tract Infection in General Hospital, Minna

Nasiru Adabara, Naimat Bakinde, Sherifat Enejiyon, Tijani Salami, Doosuur Iorzua

613-619

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.3

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Improved Image Quality in Digital Mammography Using Anti-Scatter Grids

Samson Omondi, Peter Msaki, Ramadhan Kazema, Innocent Lugendo

620-627

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.4

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In vitro Antioxidant Activities of Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate and n-Hexane Extracts of Mangifera indica Leaves

Yunusa Ibrahim, Musa Busari, Ruqayyah Yusuf, Rabiat Hamzah

628-635

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.5

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Dengue Vector Distribution and their Infection Status in Selected Regions in Tanzania

Anitha Philbert, Amina Msonga

636-646

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.6

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Craniometrics Analysis for Ontogenetic Physiognomy and Sexual Dimorphism in Emin’s Silvery Mole-Rats (Heliophobius argenteocinereus emini: Bathyergidae) from Tanzania

Jestina Katandukila

647-660

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.7

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Synthesis and FTIR Characterization of Mg-Hydroxylapatite Derived from Dolostone with High Dolomite Mineral Content

Wilson Mahene, Charles Gervas, Askwar Hilonga, Revocatus Machunda

661-672

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.8

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Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Parameter Quantification in a Regression Model: The Case of Deforestation in Tanzania

Thadei Sagamiko, Nyimvua Shaban, Isambi Mbalawata

673-683

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.9

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Microbiological, Physicochemical and Heavy Metals Assessments of Soils and Selected Vegetables Grown on Rumde-Doubeli Irrigated Farmland in Yola Nigeria

Mohammed Ja’afaru, Joel Ewansiha, Abdulwahab Dahiru, Konjerimam Chimbekujwo

684-699

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.10

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Socio-Demographic Evaluation of Ownership Levels and Utilization Rates of LLINs against Malaria Vectors within Urban Settlements of Osogbo District, Osun State, Nigeria

Kamilu Fasasi, Akinlabi Rufai, Damilola Familoni, Monsuru Adeleke

700-710

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.11

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A Review on Ecosystem Services and their Threats in the Conservation of Nyando Wetland, Kisumu County, Kenya

Joseph Maithya, Felix Ming’ate, Sammy Letema

711-722

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.12

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Anti-diarrhoeal Effects of Aqueous Extract of Vitex doniana Stem Bark in Castor Oil-induced Wistar Rats

Aliyu Amuzat, Yakubu Ndatsu, Mohammed Adisa, Rukayyat Sulaiman, Hadiza Mohammed, Abubakar Yusuf, Hauwa Ndayako

723-732

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.13

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Geological and Geochemical Characterisation of Pegmatites around Olode, Southwestern Nigeria

Razak Jimoh, Akinade Olatunji

733-747

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.14

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Annual Committed Effective Doses of Primordial Radionuclides and Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk to the Consumers of Some Foodstuffs in Lagos, Southwest of Nigeria

Olusegun Sowole, Sadudeen Aliyu

748-754

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.15

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Trypsin Immobilization on Thiol Functionalized Mesoporous Silicas Prepared Using Castor Oil Template

James Mgaya

755-767

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.16

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Cashew Plant-Mediated Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of their Applications as Antimicrobial Additive for Consumer Care Products

Isiaka Adelere, David Aboyeji, Felicia Akindurodoye, Nasiru Adabara, Hausatu Babayi

768-778

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.17

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Levels and Exposure Risks of Lead, Arsenic and Mercury from Selected Lipstick and Nail Polish Cosmetics Marketed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Gerald Kulwa, Matobola Mihale

779-790

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.18

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Security Model for Tracking Creation of Mobile Money Using Transport Layer Security Protocol

Sigsbert Rwiza, Mussa Kissaka, Kosmas Kapis

791-806

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.19

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Corn Stover as Substrate for Biogas Generation and Precursor for Biosilica Production via Anaerobic Digestion

Akinola Olugbemide, Lajide Labunmi, Ikhazuagbe Ifijen, Damilare Ogungbemide

807-816

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.20

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Selected Under-exploited Plant Oils in Nigeria: A Correlative Study of their Properties

Ikhazuagbe Ifijen, Adachukwu Nkwor

817-827

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.21

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Assessment of Genetic Diversity of the Wild Rice (Oryza longistaminata) Populations in Tanzania Using Microsatellite Markers

Hashim Mangosongo, Emerald Mneney, Jagger Harvey, Martina Kyallo

828-839

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.22

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Comparison of Seaweed Growth, Fish Abundance and Diversity in Deep Water Floating Raft with Tubular Nets and Shallow Water Off-bottom lines Seaweed Farms

Batuli Yahya, Saleh Yahya, Aviti Mmochi, Narriman Jiddawi

840-850

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.23

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Total and Available Fluoride Content in Toothpastes Sold in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Monica Ndoile

851-858

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.24

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Coal Exploration using Electrical Resistivity Method in Some Parts of Benue Trough, Nigeria

Saminu Olatunji, Abdulgafar Jimoh

859-872

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.25

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Radiation Dose to the Contralateral Breast and Effectiveness of Superflab in Dose Reduction during Treatment of Breast Cancer by Cobalt-60 External Beam

Julius Chiuyo, Peter Msaki, Ismail Makundi

873-885

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.26

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Contour Mapping for Rain Rate and Rain Attenuation in Microwave and Millimetre Wave Earth-Satellite Link Design in Tropical Tanzania

Promota Linga, Hashim Iddi, Mussa Kissaka

886-902

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.27

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Performance Evaluation of Aspect Dependent-Based Ghost Suppression Methods for Through-the-Wall Radar Imaging

Mugundu Rambika, Abdi Abdalla, Baraka Maiseli, Alfred J. Mwambela

903-913

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.28

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Antibacterial Activities of the Extracts of Allium sativum (Garlic) and Allium cepa (Onion) Against Selected Pathogenic Bacteria

Sherifat Enejiyon, Al-Hassan Abdulrahman, Abdulameen Adedeji, Ramatu Abdulsalam, Mary Oyedum

914-922

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.29

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Verification of Depth Dose Curves Derived on Beeswax, Paraffin and Water Phantoms Using FLUKA Monte Carlo Code

Khamis Amour, Peane Maleka, Khamza Maunda, Mohammed Mazunga, Peter Msaki

923-930

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.30

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Anti-diabetic Activity of Chrysophyllum albidum (G. Don) Stem Bark in Alloxan-induced Type 1 Diabetic Female Wistar Rats

Babalola Yusuf, Musa Yakubu, Musbau Akanji

931-946

DOI:

10.4314/tjs.v46i3.31

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