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Inflammatory markers associated with male genital Schistosomiasis and HIV co-Infection.
(2016)Schistosomiasis is a diseases caused by a water-borne parasitic trematode of different species of the genus Schistosoma. Male genital schistosomiasis is an infection caused by Schistosoma haematobium species which releases ... -
Influence of Brachystegia spiciformis and Parinari curatellifolia on herbaceous flora and soils in Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare
(2012-08-29)A comparative study between B. spiciformis and P. curatellifolia’s isolated and clumps of trees’ influence on patterning and structure of herbaceous flora and soils with those of adjacent open grasslands was conducted in ... -
Influence of elephant (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach) on Baikiaea plurijuga dominated woody vegetation around natural and artificial watering points in the northern part of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-29)The extent of elephant damage on shrub and mature Baikiaea plurijuga was investigated around artificial and natural watering points in the Main Camp area of Hwange National Park. Damage was scored on a percentage basis for ... -
Influence of inflammatory markers on HIV pathogenesis
(2016-10)HIV infection can now be treated effectively with combination antiretroviral medications, and mortalities due to AIDS have been greatly reduced. The increase in the number of deaths and incidences of heart and liver diseases ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF LARGE, VEGETATED TERMITARIA AND LARGE HERBIVORES ON SPIDER (ARANEAE) DIVERSITY IN MIOMBO WOODLANDS
(2013-09-23)This study reports on spider species richness, abundance, and spider species community composition, in relation to differing herbivore impacts in miombo woodlands that have large vegetated termitaria. The chosen woodlands ... -
Influence of Physiographic, Edaphic and Anthropogenic Factors on the Structure, Composition and Species Diversity of Vegetation in the Mazowe Botanical Reserve, Christon Bank.
(2012-08-29)The influence of physiographic, edaphic and anthropogenic factors on vegetation structure, composition and diversity of Mazowe Botanic Reserve, Christon Bank, north of Harare, Zimbabwe was investigated. The sampled area ... -
Insecticide susceptibility status of Prostephanus truncatus (horn) and Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) in Zimbabwe and assessment of enhancement of grain protection through incorporation of eucalyptus leaves
(2016-04)Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) are the two most destructive post-harvest insect pests of maize worldwide. Bioassays were carried out to determine the efficacy of commercially available ... -
Integrated Improved Security System Techniques in Combating Crime Using the Biometrics at the National Airport of Zimbabwe
(2012-08-29)Biometrics have become very popular as a tool in combating crime in the world. This has also been necessitated by the September 11 2001 event. Despite all the research that has been carried out the improvement of the ... -
The Interaction of Antiparasitic Drugs with the Drug-metabolising Cytochrome P450s (CYPs) and Characterisation of a CYP Variant Unique to African Populations.
(2012-07-11)The cytochrome P450 (CYP) superfamily of enzymes is now known to be an important determinant of the outcome of drug therapy. Consequently, drug-CYP interaction studies that have led to an improvement in production of safer ... -
An Interactive Virtual Tour of Cultural Heritage Sites: A case study of the Great Zimbabwe National Monument
(2013-09-23)The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries (UNESCO, 2010). The study focuses on how the use of virtual environments can be applied to ... -
Investigating the impact of climate variability and climate change on tick
(2013-11-22)The impact of climate variability and climate change on tickborne diseases in Chiredzi District was investigated. Ticks are responsible for several diseases (tickborne diseases) that significantly affect livestock, ... -
Investigating the inflammatory markers involved in Schistosoma haematobium protective immunity and susceptibility to infection
(2016)Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects more than 200 million people globally. In Zimbabwe, areas have been mapped that contain high S. haematobium morbidity. The effects are mostly felt in rural areas ... -
An investigation of the potential impact of climatic change on maize production in Central Angola
(2016-04)Maize production is sensitive to weather and hence directly affected by climate change that is difficult to be controlled by the farmer, compromising yield and food security, especially for producers located in Huambo and ... -
Isolation and Characterisation of a Bacteria with Cellulase Activity from Local Hot Springs.
(2012-08-28)A sporulating, aerobic Bacillus subtilis sp. was isolated from the Chimanimani hot spring in Zimbabwe. The microorganism was characterised using classical identification tools and molecular techniques. The microbial strain ... -
Isolation and characterization of extracts from wild edible and non-edible mushrooms in Zimbabwe
(2019-10)Poor nutrition and an increasing emergence of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries, represent major threats to human health. Mushrooms are known to possess numerous bioactivities such as antioxidant ... -
Isolation and identification of polystyrene-degrading bacteria from the gut of Tenebrio molitor based on the nucleotide sequence of the 16S rRNA gene
(2021-10)The excessive use of polystyrene as a packaging material has resulted in a rise in environmental pollution. Polystyrene waste has continually increased water pollution, soil pollution and the closing of landfill sites since ... -
Isolation of norgestrel in contraceptive tablets for use as an analytical standard in its quantification in the aquatic environment
(2017-11-16)Steroidal hormones, natural and synthetic, have become a global concern due to the serious effects they pose to the aquatic environment. Although these hormones are found in low dosage levels in contraceptives, it is the ... -
Isolation, purification and characterisation of antiproliferative phytochemicals from Dolichos kilimandscharicus (Fabaceae)
(2017-11)Plants are a source of over a quarter of the prescription drugs currently in use worldwide. Coupled with human perception that they provide a safe disease treatment regime, plant derived compounds have become the mainstay ... -
Knowledge Management System Generic models and architectures: Enhancing uniformity and interoperability of Knowledge Management Systems
(2017-10-12)Despite Knowledge Management becoming important in creating a competitive advantage for organizations, the use of technology in the area has been haphazard partly due to a scarcity of technological models and architectures. ... -
Knowledge management system generic models and architectures: Enhancing uniformity and interoperability of knowledge management systems
(2017-11-16)Despite Knowledge Management becoming important in creating a competitive advantage for organizations, the use of technology in the area has been haphazard partly due to a scarcity of technological models and architectures. ...
