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  1. Mariki, E. E.,<\/strong> Tungaraza, C., Chibunda, R. T., & Cohen, M. D. (2024). Elevated total mercury (THg) levels in water sources under the influence of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Tanzania.\u00a0Environmental Monitoring and Assessment<\/em>,\u00a0196<\/em>(11), 1-10. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10661-024-13210-z<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Kibiki, A. E., Mpanyakavili, A.L., Mwankuna, C. J., Mariki, E.E.<\/strong> and Mabiki, F. P. (2023) Rapid Detection of Corticosteroids in Herbal Medicines Sold in Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 22(2), 222-241<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Mwankuna, C. J., Mariki, E. E.,<\/strong> Mabiki, F. P., Malebo, H. M., Styrishave, B.& Mdegela, R.H. (2023). <\/strong>Thin Layer Chromatographic Method for Detection of Conventional Drug Adulterants in Herbal Products. Separations<\/em>, 10<\/em>, 23. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/separations10010023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Mwankuna, C. J., Kiros, F., Mariki, E. E., <\/strong>Mabiki, F. P., Malebo, H. M., Mdegela, R. H., & Styrishave, B. (2023<\/strong>). Optimization of HPLC\u2013MS\/MS method for determination of antimalarial adulterants in herbal products. Analytical Sciences, 39(3), 407\u2013416. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s44211\u2013022\u201300255\u20138<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Mkumbo, N. J., Mussa, K. R., Mariki, E. E<\/strong>. & Mjemah, I. C. (2022). The Use of the DRASTIC-LU\/LC Model for Assessing Groundwater Vulnerability to Nitrate Contamination in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. Earth<\/em>, 3<\/em>(4), 1161-1184; https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/earth3040067<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Mwankuna C. J., Uwamaliya, G., Mariki, E. E.<\/strong>, Mabiki, F. P., Malebo, H., Mdegela, R. and Styrishave, B. (2022) HPLC-MS\/MS Method for Screening of Selected Antibiotic Adulterants in Herbal Drugs. Analytical Methods. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1039\/D1AY01966J<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Mpanyakavili, A. L., Mwankuna, C. J., Mabiki, F. P., &amp; Styrishave, B. (2022). LC\u2013 MS\/MS Method for Determination of Non-opioid Analgesics Adulterants in Herbal Medicines. Chemistry Africa, 1\u201314. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s42250-022-00457-7<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. Lema, E. S. and Mwakabona, H. (2023). Zero-valent iron-aluminium co-corrosion: A potential comprehensive low cost method for water defluoridation. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 22 (2), 46-53.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  1. Suma F. Kibonde, Suzana Augustino and Faith P. Mabiki (2020). Population status of Hagenia \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0abyssinica and Myrica salicifolia: A Reflection from Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania. Open Journal of Ecology 10(8). 1-15.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    1. Mourice V. N. Mbunde, Ester Innocent, Faith Mabiki and Pher G. (2021) Andersson. In vitro study for antifungal compounds from Parinari curatellifolia (Chrysobalanaceae) and Terminalia sericea (Combretaceae). Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 15(1): 367-378, February 2021. ISSN 1997-342X. DOI:https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4314\/ijbcs.v15i1.31<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      1. Vitus A. Nyigo*, Hamisi M. Malebo, Faith Mabiki, Robinson Mdegela (2022). Isolation and identification of long -chain aliphatic compounds from +Synadenium glaucescens JPHYTO 2022; 11(3): 151-154. ISSN 2320-480X, doi: 10.31254\/phyto.2022.11303<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. Credo, D., Mabiki, F.P., Machumi, F., Chacha, M., Cornett, C., Styrishave, B. Anti-Newcastle Disease Virus activity of 3\u03b2 and 3\u03b1 Friedelanol Triterpenoid from the leaves of Synadenium glaucescens Pax. Tropical Biomedicine 39(2): 1-8 (2022). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.47665\/tb.39.2.016<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          1. Mayeka, J. G. & Mabiki, F. P. (2021). The Use of Stem and Root Barks Extracts from Synadenium glaucescens (Euphorbiaeceae) as Acid Base Indicators: Experimental Investigation. Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 8, 157\u2013165. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.9734\/bpi\/tipr\/v8\/2142F. ISBN 978- 93-91473-53-2<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            1. Suzana S. Nyanda, Fatihiya A. Massawe, and Faith P. Mabiki. Scientific Evidence for Policy Making: A Missing Link in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania (2022) Proceedings of the 2nd SUA Scientific Conference held at SUA from 25th to 26th 2021, pp 351-359. TAJAS ISSN 0856-664X<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                              1. Mpelangwa, E.M., J.R. Makindara, O.J. Sorensen, K.M.K. Bengesi and F.P. Mabiki (2022). Trade Development of Medicinal Plants Products in Tanzania: An Overlooked Research Area? Proceedings of the 2nd SUA Scientific Conference held at SUA from 25th to 26th 2021, pp 150-160. TAJAS ISSN 0856-664X<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                1. Mabiki, F.P. and R.R. Madege (2022). Natural Occurrence of Moulds and Mycotoxins in Synadenium glaucescens Extracts (SGE) under Different Storage Conditions. Proceedings of the 2nd SUA Scientific Conference held at SUA from 25th to 26th 2021, pp161-1174. TAJAS ISSN 0856-664X.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                  1. Mpelangwa, E. M., Makindara, J. R., Sorensen, O. J., Bengesi, K. M. K., & Mabiki, F. P. (2022). Effect of changes in business environments on traded medicinal plants products in Tanzania: An explorative study. Heliyon, 8(9), e10426.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                    1. Mary O. G., Zaituni M. S., Faith M. P., Lughano K. J. M., Robinson M. H., John E. (2022) antibacterial effects of single and combined crude extracts of Synadenium glaucescens and Commiphora swynnertonii. Afr J Infect Dis.16:9- https:\/\/doi.org\/10.21010\/Ajid.v16i2S.2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                      1. Mpanyakavili A. L., Mwankuna C. J., Mabiki F. P. & Styrishave B. (2022). LC\u2013 MS\/MS Method for Determination of Non-opioid Analgesics Adulterants in Herbal Medicines. Chemistry Africa 5:2149\u20132162. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s42250-022-00457-7<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                        1. Credo, D., Mabiki, F. P., Machumi, F., & Cornett, C. (2022). Structural Elucidation and Toxicity Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds from the Leaves and Stem woods of Synadenium glaucescens Pax Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 9(2), 59-66. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7454\/psr.v9i2.1262.<\/li>\n
                                        2. Credo, D., Mabiki, F. P., Machumi, F., Chacha, M., & Cornett, C. (2022). Activity of Sterols Isolated from the Leaves of Commiphora swynnertonii (Burtt) Against Some Nosocomial Infectious Bacteria. The Journal of Phytopharmacology. 11(5), 335-340. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31254\/phyto.2022.11504<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                          1. Credo, D., Mabiki, F. P., Machumi, F., Chacha, M., & Cornett, C. (2022).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            Isolation and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Long Chain Bioactive Compounds from<\/p>\n

                                            Commiphora swynnertonii (Burtt). Journal of Scientific and Innovative<\/p>\n

                                            Research. 11(3), 58-62. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31254\/jsir.2022.11304<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                                            1. Mwankuna, C. J., Mariki, E. E., Mabiki, F. P., Malebo, H. M., Styrishave, B. &<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              Mdegela, R.H. (2023). Thin Layer Chromatographic Method for Detection of<\/p>\n

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                                              1. Conventional Drug Adulterants in Herbal Products. Separations, 10, 23.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/separations10010023<\/a><\/p>\n

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                                                1. Mwankuna, C. J., Feven, F., Mariki, E. E., Mabiki, F., Malebo, H. M., Mdegela,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  R.H. & Styrishave, B. (2023). Optimization of HPLC\u2013MS\/MS method for<\/p>\n

                                                  determination of antimalarial adulterants in herbal products. Anal Sci.<\/p>\n

                                                  https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s44211-022-00255-8<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                                                  1. Mpelangwa, E. M., Makindara J. R., Sorensen O. J., Bengesi K. M. K. & Mabiki<\/li>\n
                                                  2. P. (2022). Effect of changes in business environments on traded medicinal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    plants products in Tanzania: An explorative study. Heliyon 8, e10426.<\/p>\n

                                                    https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.heliyon.2022.e10426<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                                                    1. Rwegoshora, F., Mabiki, F., Machumi, F., Chacha, M., Styrishave, B. & Cornett,<\/li>\n
                                                    2. (2022). Isolation and toxicity evaluation of feruloyl ester and other<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      triterpenoids from Synadenium glaucescens Pax. The Journal of<\/p>\n

                                                      Phytopharmacology, 11(5):347-352.<\/p>\n

                                                      https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31254\/phyto.2022.11506<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                                                      1. Msengwa, Z., Rwegoshora, F., David, C., Mwesongo, J., Mafuru, M., Mabiki, F.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                        P., Mwang\u2019onde, B. J., Mtambo, M. M., Kusiluka, L. J. M., Mdegela, R. H, &<\/p>\n

                                                        Olsen, J. E. (2023) Epifriedelanol is the key compound to antibacterial effects<\/p>\n

                                                        of extracts of Synadenium glaucescens (Pax) against medically important<\/p>\n

                                                        bacteria. Front. Trop. Dis. 3:1104543.<\/p>\n

                                                        https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fitd.2022.1104543<\/a><\/p>\n

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                                                        1. Msengwa Z, Credo D, Mafuru M, Mwesongo J, Mabiki FP, Mwang\u2019onde BJ,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                          Mtambo MM, Kusiluka LJ, Mdegela RH, Olsen JE. Bacteriostatic and<\/p>\n

                                                          haemolytic activities of extract and compounds of Commiphora swynnertonii.<\/p>\n

                                                          Res J Pharmacognosy. 2023; 10(2): 47\u201356. doi:<\/p>\n

                                                          10.22127\/RJP.2023.370231.2009<\/p>\n

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                                                          1. Richard R. Madege, babu Babu, Faith P. Mabiki, Hosea Mtui, Abdul Kudra.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                            Fungicidal effects of Commiphora swynnertonii (Burrt.) and Synadenium<\/p>\n

                                                            glaucescens (Pax.) against tomato fusarium wilt disease, Journal of Natural<\/p>\n

                                                            Pesticide Research, Volume 4, 2023 100033, ISSN 2773-0786,<\/p>\n

                                                            https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.napere.2023.100033<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                                                            1. Rwegoshora, F., Mabiki, F., Machumi, F. et al. A New Ellagic Acid Rhamnoside<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                              from Synadenium glaucescens and Its Cytotoxicity Evaluation. Chem Nat<\/p>\n

                                                              Compd 59, 670\u2013674 (2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10600-023-04083-8<\/a><\/p>\n

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                                                              1. Rwegoshora, Frank & Msengwa, Zaituni & Mabiki, Faith & Machumi, Francis &<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                Chacha, Musa & Styrishave, Bjarne & Cornett, Claus. (2023). Isolation and<\/p>\n

                                                                elucidation of antibacterial compounds from roots and stems of Synadenium<\/p>\n

                                                                glaucescens Pax. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation.<\/p>\n

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                                                                1. 10.37425\/eajsti.v4i3.669.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                  1. Anim-Jnr, Antoinette Simpah, Prince Sasu, Christine Bosch, Faith Philemon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                    Mabiki, Yaw Oppong Frimpong, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux, and Henry<\/p>\n

                                                                    Michael Rivers Greathead. 2023. “Sustainable Small Ruminant Production in<\/p>\n

                                                                    Low- and Middle-Income African Countries: Harnessing the Potential of<\/p>\n

                                                                    Agroecology” Sustainability 15, no. 21: 15326.<\/p>\n

                                                                    https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/su152115326<\/a><\/p>\n

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                                                                    1. Madege, R.R., S. Babu1, and F.P. Mabiki (2023). The Influence of Growth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                      Regulators and Type of Cuttings on Sprouting and Rooting of Commiphora<\/p>\n

                                                                      swynnertonii (Burrt.) and Synadenium glaucescens (Pax.). Tanzania Journal<\/p>\n

                                                                      of Agricultural Sciences (2023) Vol. 22 No. 02; Special Issue: 108-122.<\/p>\n

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                                                                      1. Majaliwa, N.1, J. Kussaga, F.P. Mabiki, B. Kilima1 and F. Nyamete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                        (2023)..Optimization of Inulin Extraction from Sisal Wastes Using Response<\/p>\n

                                                                        Surface Methodology. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2023) Vol.<\/p>\n

                                                                        22 No. 02; Special Issue: 122-133<\/p>\n

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                                                                        1. Kibiki, A.E., A.L. Mpanyakavili, C.J. Mwankuna, E.E. Mariki and F.P. Mabiki.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                          Rapid (2024) Detection of Corticosteroids in Herbal Medicines Sold in<\/p>\n

                                                                          Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2023) Vol. 22 No. 2, 222-<\/p>\n

                                                                          241 Tarimo, Jude, Sakafu, Lulu, Byemelwa, Verdiana, Burengelo, Dorica, Kagaruki,<\/p>\n

                                                                          Gibson, Liggyle, Vumilia, Hingi, Marko, Mziray, Lucy, Ernest, Simon, Pallangyo,<\/p>\n

                                                                          P\u00e9dr\u00f6, Muro, Eva, Mgina, Clarence, Nondo, Ramadhani, Mabiki, Faith, Kessy,<\/p>\n

                                                                          Monica, Sylvanus, Erasto, Omolo, Justine, Makubi, Abel, Mhame, Paulo.<\/p>\n

                                                                          (2023). Safety of herbal preparations among COVID-19 patients in Tanzania:<\/p>\n

                                                                          An observational prospective cohort study. 10.4314\/thrb.v24i3.9.<\/p>\n

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                                                                          1. Majaliwa, N., J. Kussaga, F. Mabiki, B. Kilima and F. Nyamete (2022).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                            Optimization of inulin extraction from sisal wastes using Response Surface<\/p>\n

                                                                            Methodology. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2023) Vol. 22 No. 02; Special Issue: 122-133.<\/p>\n

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                                                                            1. Mwakalesi A<\/strong> and Potter D (2020) Removal of Picloram Herbicide from an Aqueous Environment using Polymer Inclusion Membranes. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jece.2020.103936<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                              1. Alinanuswe J. Mwakalesi,<\/strong> Ian D. Potter, Targeting of cationic organic pesticide residues using polymer inclusion membranes containing anacardic acid from cashew nut shell liquid as a green carrier, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Volume 43, 2021. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jwpe.2021.102222<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                1. Mwakalesi, A.J<\/strong>.; Nyangi, M. Effective Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in an Acidic Environment Using an Aqueous Extract of Macadamia Nut Green Peel Biowaste. Eng. Proc. 2023, 31, 41. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ASEC2022-13804<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                  1. Mwakalesi, A. J. <\/strong>(2022). Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in sulphuric acid solution with tetradenia riparia leaves aqueous extract: kinetics and thermodynamics. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33263\/BRIAC131.032<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                    1. Mwambene, B., Mwakalesi, A.J<\/strong>. & Nehemia, A.N. Contamination and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Selected Highly Edible Fish Species from Lake Nyasa, Tanzania.\u00a0Chemistry Africa<\/em>(2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s42250-023-00672-w<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                      1. Mwakalesi, A.J<\/strong>., Potter, I.D. Exploiting Ion\u2013Dipole and Ion-Exchange Interactions for the Removal of Aminopyridines from Aqueous Environments Using Polymer Inclusion Membranes.\u00a0Chemistry Africa<\/em>(2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s42250-023-00734-z<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                        1. Mwakalesi, A.J<\/strong>. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of\u00a0Vachellia xanthophloea<\/em>and Their Potential Use for Antibacterial and Sensing of Mercury Ions.\u00a0Plasmonics<\/em>\u00a0(2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11468-023-01909-7<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                          1. Nehemia, A., & Mwakalesi, A. J.<\/strong> (2023). Population Genetic Structure and Demographic History of Opsaridium microcephulum along Lake Nyasa. Tanzania Journal of Science, 49(5), 1028-1037.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                            1. Nehemia, A., & Mwakalesi, A. J.<\/strong> (2023). Genetic diversity and structure of Opsaridium<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                              microlepis along Lake Nyasa, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22(2), 278-283.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                              1. Mwakalesi, A. J<\/strong>., & Nyangi, M. J. (2023). Antibacterial and antifungal properties of silver nanoparticles synthesised using phytochemicals from Zanthoxylum piperitum leaves. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22(2), 270-277.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                1. Mwakalesi, A. J., & Nyangi, M. J. (2023). Colorimetric Sensing of Mercury in Aqueous Solutions Using Silver Nanoparticles Prepared from Synadenium glaucescens Root Aqueous Extract. Engineering Proceedings, 56(1), 182.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                  1. Tlehema Gwandu Umbayda, Anthony Daniel Funga, Alinanuswe Joel Mwakalesi<\/strong> (2024), Novel edible coating based on Macadamia Nut oil and chitosan to maintain the antioxidant and physical properties of tomato fruits, Applied Food Research, Volume 4, Issue 1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                    1. Mwakalesi<\/strong>, A.J., Mushi, D. Antimicrobial silver nanoparticles derived from\u00a0Synadenium glaucescens<\/em>exhibit significant ecotoxicological impact in waste stabilization ponds.\u00a0Appl Nanosci<\/em>\u00a014<\/strong>, 1021\u20131033 (2024). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s13204-024-03064-9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                      1. Nehemia, Alex, and Alinanuswe J. Mwakalesi<\/strong>. “Anthropogenic activities along the Lake Nyasa catchments alter the habitat and genetic diversity of a Lake Salmon, Opsaridium microlepis.”\u00a0Heliyon<\/em>(2024).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                        1. Mwakalesi, Alinanuswe Joel<\/strong>, and Tlehema Gwandu Umbayda. “Chitosan Enriched with ZnO-Nanoparticles Fabricated using Synadenium glaucescens (Pax) Aqueous Leaf Extract Maintains Postharvest Quality of Banana.”\u00a0Applied Food Research<\/em>(2024): 100536.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                          1. Nehemia, Alex, and Alinanuswe J. Mwakalesi<\/strong>. “Mitochondrial Genetic Diversity and Demographic History of Critically Endangered Oreochromis karongae (Trewavas, 1941) Along Lake Nyasa, Tanzania.”\u00a0African Journal of Ecology<\/em>3 (2024): e13329.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                            1. Mjemah, I., and Mariki, E. E.<\/strong> (2023). Hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater and its suitability for drinking and irrigation uses in Makutupora Sub-basin, Tanzania. AIP Conference Proceedings<\/em> 2643(1), 030014. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1063\/5.0110669<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                              1. Mpelangwa, E., Makindara, J., Mabiki, F. and Mwankuna, C. (2020). The hidden potential<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                of green resources products trade contributions to industrialization in Tanzania.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                Proceedings of Scientific Conference on Transforming Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                for Sustainable Development to Attain Industrial Economy in Tanzania.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                1. Mwakabona, H. and Lema, E. (2022). The Effect of Fe(0)\u2013Al(0) Co-corrosion on the Bacterial Decontamination Property of Fe(0). Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration, 71-73<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                                                                                                  1. Mpelangwa, E, Makindara, J., Mabiki, F. and Mwankuna, C. (2020). The Hidden<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                    Potential of Green Resources Products Trade Contributions to Industrialization<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    in Tanzania. Proceedings of Scientific conference on Transforming Agriculture<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development to Attain Industrial<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    Economy In Tanzania, held at SUA Main Campus, Morogoro-Tanzania on 10th<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    -11th April, 2019. Pages 160 -168.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                    1. Wenaty, A., Mabiki, F., Chove, B., And Mdegela, R. (2020). Are the Levels Of<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                      Organochlorine Pesticides In Fish Species From Lake Victoria In Tanzania A<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                      Health Risk? Proceedings of Scientific conference on Transforming Agriculture<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                      and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development to Attain Industrial<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                      Economy In Tanzania, held at SUA Main Campus, Morogoro-Tanzania on 10th<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                      -11th April, 2019. Pages 54-67.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                      1. Suzana S. Nyanda, Fatihiya A. Massawe, and Faith P. Mabiki. Scientific<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                        Evidence for Policy Making: A Missing Link in Higher Learning Institutions in<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                        Tanzania (2022) Proceedings of the 2nd SUA Scientific Conference held at<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                        1. Mpelangwa, E.M., J.R. Makindara, O.J. Sorensen, K.M.K. Bengesi and F.P.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                          Mabiki (2022). Trade Development of Medicinal Plants Products in Tanzania:<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          An Overlooked Research Area? Proceedings of the 2nd SUA Scientific<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          Conference held at SUA from 25th to 26th 2021, pp 150-160. TAJAS ISSN<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                          0856-664X<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                          1. Mabiki, F.P. and R.R. Madege (2022). Natural Occurrence of Moulds and<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                            Mycotoxins in Synadenium glaucescens Extracts (SGE) under Different<\/p>\n

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