ABSTRACT The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the gold standard in Sufficiently depicting the cervical spine disorders, but There is a wide variability in the reported prevalence of different MRI findings and only limited knowledge is available to inform the clinician about what should be expected of MRI findings at different populations .so this thesis studies the MRI findings in the cervical spine in Sudanese patients. This study was retrospective cross sectional descriptive study. The o...
Abstract: This study aimed to measure the brain ventricular system dimension in magnetic resonance images using normal MRI caliber in order to establish a reference base for brain ventricles in Sudanese populations also to compare between these measurements in three different classes which are male, female and children. 60 patients with normal MRI brain scan (or clinical indication that not affect the ventricular system) with slice thickness range from 3-5 mm was performed in both Antalya di...
Abstract Lumbar lordosis is one of the most common postural abnormalities it is defined as increased lumbar curvature in the sagittal plane of the vertebral column. Several different methods are used to measure lumbar lordosis, the Cobb’s method is commonly used for curvature analysis on sagittal lumbar images The objectives of study to evaluate the lumbar spine morphology using cobb’s method in Sudanese subjects, MRI sagittal T2 W images were done using two different MRI Machines Philips...
Abstract: The primary objective of this research is scientific knowledge to the process of planning, scheduling and their application in construction projects in Sudan and see the obstacles impeding the implementation of this concept and know how to scientific planning and sound the ability to apply it and work done in a satisfactory manner. Attention to planning and scheduling in construction industry project in Sudan requires attention to projects achievement in scientific and study method...
ABSTRACT The Study talks about the challenges of implementing telecommunications projectsin Sudan through four chapters: project selection, selection of the team, the organization and the impact and influence of external factors. And that with modern references and that the importance of these factors in the field of accelerating communications. Which it should be referred to the detailed study for the (Phase-H Networks Expansion Project) as main activities: Network Design &Planning S...
ABSTRACT Recently, there has been an increase of enrollment rate of secondary schools students in Tanzania, due to introducing fee free and expansion of compulsory basic education from pre-primary to form four. These efforts aimed to alleviate poverty and develop national economy by enhancing competitive labor skills. However, the completion rate of students is highly affected by extreme dropout rate in those secondary schools. Previous studies have explored the causes of school dropout pro...
Abstract Objective: To examine malaria-related knowledge and practices among residents in Ilorin City to guide forthcoming malaria elimination action of the recently restructured Nigerian National Malaria Elimination Program. Methods: Community-wide cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2012 using pretested structured questionnaire and interview schedule to collect information on perception, prevention and treatment of malaria among the residents. Results: Majority of the respondents at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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 ...
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...