343 results match your criteria: "College of Natural and Applied Sciences[Affiliation]"
Heliyon
January 2025
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3038, Morogoro, Tanzania.
This study assessed the annual fish consumption among the households in Singida Municipality. This was due to the long-time of unsatisfactory pupil performance in joining secondary schools which may be linked to a lack of Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The study used a questionnaire based on a random household consumer survey of 204 households.
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January 2025
Division of Analytical and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Canada, T6G 2G3.
Implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) is crucial for supporting students in a culturally safe environment, reducing bias, fostering respect, broadening perspectives, enhancing collaboration, and improving education in science. DEIR with Indigenous reconciliation incorporates Indigenous-based DEIR initiatives as a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada to acknowledge the intergenerational trauma and mistrust toward colonial institutions such as universities. Universities can advance reconciliation by incorporating DEIR with Indigenous reconciliation into everyday practices.
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January 2025
Department of Industrial Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, PO Box 16417, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The asymmetric Schiff base prepared from ethylenediamine and pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde reacts with Fe(ClO)·6HO to form the Fe(II) complex [FeL](ClO) with L = ,-diethyl-'-(pyridin-2-yl)methylene)ethane-1,2-diamine, where the Fe(III) starting material has been unexpectedly reduced to Fe(II). This complex was characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction measurements, variable temperature DC magnetic measurement and room temperature Mössbauer spectroscopy. The asymmetric ligand L coordinates in a tridentate fashion through its pyridyl, azomethine and amino nitrogen atoms, generating a distorted octahedral geometry around the central metal ion.
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January 2025
Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Int J Biol Macromol
December 2024
Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi-110007, New Delhi, India.
Wastewater contamination by organic dyes, especially Rhodamine B (RhB), possess a significant environmental challenge. This study explores a novel bio sorbent for the removal of RhB dye from contaminated water, using chitosan trisodium citrate-modified magnetic nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄@CSTSC@PANI) coated with polyaniline. The nanocomposite was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, HRTEM, SEM, BET surface analysis.
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December 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Borderline oxacillin-resistant (BORSA) has been a persistent yet under-researched concern in the realm of antibiotic resistance, characterized by unique resistance mechanisms and potential for severe infections. This systematic review and meta-analysis consolidates data from 29 studies encompassing 18,781 samples, revealing a global BORSA prevalence of 6.6% (95% CI [4.
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December 2024
School of Life Science and Bioengineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania. Electronic address:
Urolithin A, an active precursor derived from the metabolism of ellagitanins in rats and humans, is known for its potential health benefits, including stimulating mitophagy and promoting muscular skeletal function. While experimental studies have demonstrated Urolithin A's potential to enhance cellular health, the detailed molecular interactions through which Urolithin A exerts its effects are not fully elucidated. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory, antioxidation and neuroprotective abilities of Urolithin A in selected targets using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation methods.
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October 2024
Department of Chemistry and Physics, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3038, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Biofouling
November 2024
Applied Microbial Processes & Environmental Health Research Group, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
The traditional medicinal value of (turmeric) and its potential relevance in modern healthcare suggests that traditional remedies and natural products can provide valuable solutions to contemporary challenges, such as combating biofilms and antibiotic-resistant pathogens, potentially offering new strategies for addressing health and safety issues in the fields of food and medicine. This study assessed the antibiofilm and antibacterial characterization of Curcuma longa rhizome extract against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis were determined to check for the compounds, functional groups, and constituents of the plant extract.
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December 2024
Department of Medical Environmental Biology and Tropical Medicine, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.
Bioresour Technol
November 2024
Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Cereal crops have been integral to human sustenance since the Neolithic era which have earned significant attention as staple foods. The year-round cultivation and consumption of cereal-based products have led to the escalating global production of cereals and a rise in industrial processing which results in significant waste generation. These wastes contain high-value nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
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November 2024
Department of Biosciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
The Ribbontail stingray is an economically important fish and attractive species for the aquarium trade industry. Overfishing, habitat degradation, and pollution, however, pose a threat to this species. This study used partial mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences (603 base pairs long) from 96 samples of collected at five fish-landing sites (Deep Sea-Tanga, Malindi-Unguja, Kaole-Bagamoyo, Kivukoni-Dar es Salaam, and Bandarini-Mtwara) located along the coast of Tanzania to determine the species' genetic diversity, population genetic structure, and demographic history.
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September 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Saudi Pharm J
November 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150, Malaysia.
J Infect Public Health
November 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; Hospital USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Electronic address:
This global systematic review and meta-analysis of Vibrio cholerae prevalence, covering environmental, food, animal, and human samples, analysed 111 studies from five databases. The meta-analysis, adhering to standard reporting guidelines, revealed a pooled prevalence of 10.6 % (95 % CI; 8.
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October 2024
College of Natural and Computational Science, Department of Chemistry, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Background: Lung cancer ranks as one of the most rapidly growing malignancies. Which is characterized by its poor prognosis and a low survival rate due to late diagnosis and limited efficacy of conventional treatments. In recent years nanotechnology has emerged as a promising frontier in the management of lung cancer, presenting novel strategies to enhance drug administration, improve therapeutic efficiency, and mitigate side effects.
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October 2024
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada.
6-PPD (-[1,3-dimethylbutyl]-'-phenyl--phenylenediamine) is an industrial antioxidant reported to be an environmental contaminant. It was found to be highly toxic to coho salmon and potentially other aquatic organisms. The toxicity of 6-PPD in humans, however, remains unknown.
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September 2024
National Institute for Medical Research, Tanga Research Centre, Tanga, Tanzania.
Chempluschem
January 2025
Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Toussaintia orientalis Verdc. (Annonaceae) is a medicinal plant species endemic to Tanzania. It is classified under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as an extremely endangered species threatened with extinction.
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September 2024
Applied Microbial Processes & Environmental Health Research Group, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City, 300283, Nigeria.
This research explores the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles and prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and non-ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in Ojerame Dam and Ovokoto Spring, Edo State, Nigeria. Over 12 months, water was systematically sampled to accommodate seasonal variations and analyzed by employing an ESBL-selective medium for bacterial species. Additionally, bacterial isolates underwent identification and characterization using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and disk diffusion methods to evaluate their susceptibility to antimicrobials.
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August 2024
Biology Department, School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Anderson University, 1100 5th Street, Anderson, SC 29621, USA.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a worldwide pregnancy complication. Gestational diabetes can significantly impact fetus development. However, the effects of high glucose on embryological development post-fertilization are yet to be researched.
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September 2024
Tanga Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanga, Tanzania.
Nat Prod Res
September 2024
Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Endophytic fungi are useful in a variety of biological processes and may find value in pharmaceutical settings. However, there hasn't been much research done on the bioactive compounds produced by mangrove fungal endophytes from the East African coast. Our previous research revealed a significant number of mangrove endophytic fungi in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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July 2024
µFlow Group, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
Heliyon
August 2024
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
Objectives: The rise in Carbapenem-resistant (CRE) is perturbing. To curb the menace of CRE, a comprehensive understanding of its prevalence and epidemiology is crucial. As varying reports abound, the true prevalence of CRE in Nigeria remains unknown.
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