Technology

Research Papers/Topics in Technology

Causes of Delay in Ethiopian Industrial Park Construction Projects: The Case of Kilinto and Bole Lemi-II Industrial Parks

Abstract   Construction industry is one of the largest industries in the world and it is also one of the fastest growing sector in Ethiopia. Recently, delay of construction projects is becoming common in Ethiopia, including mega projects such as Industrial Parks Projects. The title of this study is “Causes of Delay in Ethiopian Industrial Park Construction Projects: The case of kilinto and Bole Lemi-II Industrial Parks”.  The general objective of the study was to identify the causes of...

Outcomes Of Patients Undergoing Lung Resection For Drug-Resistant TB And The Prognostic Significance Of Pre-Operative Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) In Predicting T

ABSTRACT Background: Even with newer and repurposed anti-TB drugs almost a third of patients with XDR-TB have unfavourable outcomes. In patients with localised disease and adequate pulmonary reserve, surgery is an important adjunctive treatment. However, there are no outcome data from TB endemic countries, and the prognostic significance of pre-operative PET-CT findings remains unknown. Objectives: To report outcomes for resectional surgery in our setting, and to study whether PET acti...

Informing BPM practice in Emergency Units of South African hospitals for improved patient flow.

Abstract Globally, higher healthcare demand strains existing systems, already overburdened by a lack of resources and funding while longer life expectancy and increased disease burden force higher patient loads. A majority of the South African population is medically uninsured and therefore depend on emergency care; consequently, the healthcare service demand easily exceeds available acute care to prevent life threat. When this happens, emergency centres suffer from overcrowding and long pat...

The Implication Of Standardization On The Quality Of Agroprocessing Products In Uganda: A Case Of Locally Processed Maize Flour

ABSTRACT In developing countries which are dependent on agriculture, value addition through local agro processing is always encouraged as a way to achieve economic growth and gaining of international competitiveness. A successful and sustainable growth and development of an agricultural nation such as Uganda would largely depend on value addition using good manufacturing practices and technologies that are efficient, effective, price sensitive and responsive to market needs in addition to pr...

Quantification of phenolics, flavanoids and antioxidant activity of tamarindus indica l. From selected areas in tanzania

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to establish the quantities and antioxidant activity in fruits and leaves of Tamarindus indica L. collected from three agro-ecological zones of Tanzania represented by Morogoro, Tanga and Dodoma regions. Samples were studied for their total phenolic and flavonoid contents as well as their antioxidant activity. The total phenolic content in all extracts of the fruits and leaves were significantly different (p

Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Activity And Safety Of Syrup Prepared From Ambu Roots

ABSTRACT  Some rural communities in Tanzania use decoctions from different parts of AMBU for treatments of various health conditions. However, few studies have been conducted to ascertain their quality, efficacy and safety. This study aimed at establishing baseline information on the quality, efficacy and toxicity of syrup prepared from AMBU roots. Decoction was prepared and some of the aliquots were freeze dried into powder then dissolved in sucrose vehicle to make the final syrup. Both the...

The Contribution Of Incubation Programmes To Youth Employment Creation: A Case Of Sokoine University Graduates Entrepreneurs Cooperative, Morogoro, Tanzania

EXTENDED ABSTRACT Globally, youth employment is a major issue with remarkable differences within regions and Tanzania is among the Sub-Saharan African countries facing youth unemployment. However, at times it is claimed that the youth are to be blamed for being lazy and less creative. But in reality, the youth are willing to work if a conducive environment is created to make them work or be innovative. Generally, incubation programmes are identified as sources of employment creation, wealth ...

Contribution Of Public Works Programme To Income-Poverty Reductionand Access To Basic Needs: A Case Of Kilosa District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Many measures have been taken globally, regional and at national levels to fight against poverty. An engagement of TASAF III to intervene poverty through Public Works Programme (PWP) is one among measures to reduce income poverty. Many studies on PWPs focused more on the assets created for the community than the well-being of poor household’s participated in the programme. As a result, there is little understanding on how PWPs have contributed to the reduction of income poverty am...

Assessment Of Insecticidal Effectiveness Of Selected Crude Plant Extracts On The Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta Absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

ABSTRACT Effects of Commiphora swynnertonii, Synadenium glaucescens and Allium sativum ethanolic extracts on the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta Meyrick were evaluated under laboratory and screen house conditions. The threes life stages (eggs, second instar larvae and adults) of the tomato leaf miner were involved in the experiment. All the life stages of tomato leaf miner were treated topically with the plants extracts at (2%, 4% and 8%). The mean percentage mortality of eggs, second insta...

Effectiveness Of Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation On Achievement Of Community-Based Water Projects In Chamwino District, Tanzania

EXTENDED ABSTRACT Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) is increasingly becoming critical worldwide. In Tanzania like other countries in Sub Saharan Africa, community participation in monitoring and evaluation in development projects including water projects has been top on the development agenda. Nevertheless, the extent of effectiveness of PM&E in influencing achievement of community-based water projects remains unclear. To that effect, the general objective of this study was to d...

Cost Implications Of Delays Of Public Construction Projects: A Case Of Morogoro Municipality

ABSTRACT Construction projects are series of projects related to the construction field that have limited time dimension with specific allocation of resources, in order to realize an idea and a particular purpose, after the idea but in Tanzania most of projects has cost implications due to late completion of the projects and execution. In particular, time and cost increases in large public construction projects seem to be a global phenomenon. Similarly, after the decision to implement a proj...

Evaluation Of Antifungal Activity And Wound Healing Potential Of Herbal Cream From Ambu Leave Extracts

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to evaluate the antifungal activity and wound healing potential of a cream from AMBU leave extracts. In this study AMBU leaf ethanol and aqueous extract were used in the formulation of cream. The antifungal activity was determined by broth microdilution method. Wound healing potential was assessed using mice which were divided randomly into seven groups (n=7) and inflicted with wound. Group 1 received no treatment while groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were given ...

The Role Of Institutions In Enhancing Youth Involvement In Agriculture: A Case Of Mzumbe Ward In Mvomero District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT The research was done to assess the role of institutions in enhancing youth’s involvement in agriculture among 120 youth in Mzumbe Ward in Mvomero District. The specific objectives were: Youths’ assessment of agriculture as an income-generating activity, determining the extent of youth involvement in agriculture, examining factors influencing youth’s involvement in agriculture and analyzing the association between institutions and youth’s willingness to engage in agriculture...

A Critical Discourse Analysis Of Project Planning In Maasai Community In Mvomero District, Tanzania

EXTENDED ABSTRACT  This study employed a Fairclough framework of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to uncover the way socio-cultural practices within Maasai community are constructed by the used discourses in project planning. Three sets of research questions guided the study: (i) What are the leading discourses used in the documents related to project implemented in the Maasai community?; (ii) How ideas and discourses related to pastoralists are produced, by whom and under who interest and ...

History Of Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology has its origin from various fields of science from physical, biological, engineering and chemical engineering where interestingly, new ideas have been produced to alter molecules and single atoms (Mubarakali et al., 2011). In the rapidly improving field of nanotechnology, nanomaterials are on the leading front. According to Shubba Rao et al. (2013), their special property is dependent on their size, giving them an edge over other materials and improves their applicability in va...


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