Vol. 46 No. 3 (2020)

Articles

• Comparison of Centrifugation and Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Methods of Sample Preparations in Determination of Residues of Drugs of Abuse in Urine

  John Mahugija, Anastazia Wandwi, Kessy Kilulya

  585-596

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

  Rose J. Masalu, Sai Ngassa, Grace A. Kinunda, Cyprian B. Mpinda

  597-612

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

  Nasiru U. Adabara, Naimat D. Bakinde, Sherifat O. Enejiyon, Tijani Salami, Doosuur Iorzua

  613-619

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• Improved Image Quality in Digital Mammography Using Anti-Scatter Grids

  Samson O. Omondi, Peter K. Msaki, Ramadhan R. Kazema, Innocent J. Lugendo

  620-627

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

  Yunusa O. Ibrahim, Musa B. Busari, Ruqayyah S. Yusuf, Rabiat U. Hamzah

  628-635

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

  Anitha Philbert, Amina Msonga

  636-646

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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 V Katandukila

  647-660

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

  Wilson L. Mahene, Charles Gervas, Askwar H. Hilonga, Revocatus L. Machunda

  661-672

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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 S. Mbalawata

  673-683

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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 Inuwa Ja’afaru, Joel Uyi Ewansiha, Abdulwahab Dahiru, Konjerimam Ishaku Chimbekujwo

  684-699

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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 A. Fasasi, Akinlabi M. Rufai, Damilola H. Familoni, Monsuru A. Adeleke

  700-710

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

  Joseph K. Maithya, Felix L .M. Ming’ate, Sammy C. Letema

  711-722

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

  Aliyu O. Amuzat, Yakubu Ndatsu, Mohammed J. Adisa, Rukayyah S. Sulaiman, Hadiza Mohammed, Abubakar A. Yusuf, Hauwa M. Ndayako

  723-732

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• Geological and Geochemical Characterisation of Pegmatites around Olode, Southwestern Nigeria

  Razak O. Jimoh, Akinade S. Olatunji

  733-747

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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 Kayode Aliyu

  748-754

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

  James E. Mgaya

  755-767

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

  Isiaka A. Adelere, David O. Aboyeji, Felicia O. Akindurodoye, Nasiru U. Adabara , Hausatu Babayi

  768-778

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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 S. Kulwa, Matobola J Mihale

  779-790

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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

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

  Akinola D. Olugbemide, Lajide Labunmi, Ikhazuagbe H Ifijen, Damilare I. Ogungbemide

  807-816

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

  Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen, Adachukwu N. Nkwor

  817-827

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

  Hashim M. Mangosongo, Emerald E. Mneney, Jagger Harvey, Martina Kyallo

  828-839

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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 M. Yahya, Saleh A. S. Yahya, Aviti J. Mmochi, Narriman S. Jiddawi

  840-850

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

  Monica Mbaraka Ndoile

  851-858

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

  Saminu Olatunji , Abdulgafar T. Jimoh

  859-872

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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 S. Chiuyo, Peter K. Msaki, Ismail N. Makundi

  873-885

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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 Haule Linga, Hashim Uledi Iddi , Mussa Kissaka

  886-902

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

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

  903-913

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

  Sherifat O. Enejiyon, Al-Hassan A. Abdulrahman, Abdulameen S. Adedeji, Ramatu Abdulsalam, Mary U. Oyedum

  914-922

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

  Khamis O. Amour, Peane P. Maleka, Khamza Maunda, Mohammed S. Mazunga, Peter K. Msaki

  923-930

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

  Babalola Ola Yusuf, Musa Toyin Yakubu, Musbau Adewumi Akanji

  931-946

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