• Molecular screening of potential bat-borne hantavirus and determination of species richness and composition of bats in selected habitats within the woodland and savanna biomes in Namibia 

  Mbangu, Augustinus Tumbo (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Bats are present and they play unique ecological roles in various habitats in Namibia. Yet the patterns of species richness and composition of bats associated with these habitats within different biomes in Namibia still ...
• Assessment of selected borehole water quality and efficiency of homemade water filter purification devices in Mariental rural, Hardap region 

  Claasen, Tiffany (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Approximately 6.6% of Hardap Region has unsafe drinking water according to WHO (2018) guidelines. Consuming this water can cause serious illness. Three filters, namely the bucket filter, sand filter, and charcoal filters ...
• Ethnobotanical survey and in vitro evaluation of antimicrobial activity of plants traditionally used as herbs and spices from Kabbe constituencies in Zambezi region, Namibia 

  Tomas, Abner (University of Namibia, 2020)

  The aims of this study were to conduct an ethnobotanical survey on indigenous knowledge of plants traditionally used as herbs and spices in Kabbe constituencies of the Zambezi region, evaluate their antimicrobial activity, ...
• Dynamics of the floodplain fisheries of the Zambezi and Chobe floodplain, Zambezi region, Namibia 

  Simasiku, Evans Kamwi (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Floodplain fisheries are typically multi-species and in most cases harvested with a variety of gears. In the upper- Zambezi, artisanal gillnet fishers mainly target three cichlids: Oreochromis andersonii, Oreochromis ...
• Comparison of growth rings of Dichrostachys Cinerea and Senegalia Mellifera along a rainfall gradient: Implications for bush encroachment in a changing climate 

  Musimba, Aansbert Kudumo (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Tree ring studies, known as dendrochronology, have been an important tool for studying climate variations since the beginning of 1900s. This is because the information preserved in tree rings of most tree species for many ...
• Extractio, purification, characterization and bioactivities of polysaccharides isolated from selected Namibian mushrooms 

  Amadhila, Abner Nadhipite (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Mushrooms are considered as one of the notable functional foods for human consumption that have been cultivated and gathered for hundreds of years. The usage of mushrooms has expanded to a wide extent not only as food but ...
• Analysis of antibacterial activity of Terminalia Sericea and Combretum Imberbe two combretaceae species from Namibia 

  Mapiye, Samson (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activities of stem and leaves from Terminalia sericea and the live and dead bark from Combretum imberbe. The aqueous and organic crude extracts of the two plants ...
• Assessment of species boundaries of the Moringa Ovalifolia (Dinter & A. Berger) in Namibia using nuclear its DNA sequence data 

  Hausiku, Martha Kasiku (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The genus Moringa comprises of thirteen (13) species of trees and shrubs, widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions. For its size, this genus is one of the phenotypically varied group of angiosperms whose ...
• Prevalence of bacterial zoonoses in selected trophy hunted species, and the potential of human health risk in Bwabwata National park, Namibia 

  Ameya, Matheus-Auwa (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Zoonotic diseases are infections acquired from vertebrate animals (wild or domesticated) animals to humans through direct or indirect contact with live animals, their derivatives or contaminated surroundings. The aim of ...
• Evaluation of indigenous Namibian mushrooms and plants for antimalarial properties 

  Kadhila, Nailoke Pauline (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by Plasmodium species and transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. The disease is currently ranked high among the most problematic infectious diseases around the world. Despite the significant ...
• Isolation and characterization of Vigma Unguiculata nodule symbionts and evaluating cowpea yield in response to bionoculants in the Kavango region 

  Luchen, Charlie Chaluma (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The Kavango region is extensively involved in agriculture and is also known to be dominated by sandy arenosols. The bad soils in the region, which have poor nutrients and water holding capacity, combined with climate change ...
• An investigation into the the prevalence of point mutations associated with antimalarial drug resistance in Plasmodium Falciparum found in the Zambezi region of Namibia 

  Dausab, Lucille L. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Surveillance and monitoring of emerging drug resistance is important as Namibia moves towards malaria elimination. In 2005 artemisinin combination therapies (ACT’s) were introduced as first-line treatment for uncomplicated ...
• Factors influencing the establishment of translocated eland (Taurotragus oryx) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in the Nyae Nyae conservancy, Namibia 

  Lendelvo, Selma M. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The emergence of the Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) approach in Namibia contributed to the establishment of communal conservancies that aim to conserve wildlife outside protected areas, as well as ...
• Changes in the seasonal activity of bats occuring in the Kunene region, Namibia: Influence of environmental factors 

  Mushabati, Lina Maimbolwa (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The Kunene region is an arid region with extreme environmental conditions. Understanding how environmental conditions affect bat activity, number and distribution is important for assessing activity and abundance. Monthly ...
• Bacteriological quality and safety of raw beef from selected outlets in Windhoek (Namibia) 

  Nkandi, Johannes (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Inappropriate slaughtering and retail operations can compromise food safety specifically in densely populated areas like informal markets. The bacteriological quality and prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli ...
• Assessing the current status of local floodplain fisheries in the Okavango river, Kavango region, Namibia 

  Kangausaru, Michael (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Globally, floodplains are acknowledged as hydrologically important, environmentally sensitive, and ecologically productive ecosystems that perform several natural functions. They provide both cultural and natural services ...
• A description of reproduction, diet, nematode infection and sexualdimorphism in Agama anchietae and Pedioplains indata undata (Reptilia: Lacertilia) in Namibia 

  Buiswalelo, Bertha N. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The objectives of this study were to describe reproduction, diet, nematode infection and sexual dimorphism in Agama anchietae and Pedioplanis undata undata, two Namibian lizard species with wide geographic distributions ...
• Seasonal transboundary movements of Cape Hake (Merluccious Capensis) across the western coast of southern Africa 

  Kapula, Veronica Kaleinasho (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This study was conducted to investigate the patterns of genetic differentiation of Cape hake (Merluccius capensis) across Southern Africa, using eight nuclear microsatellite markers to understand the seasonal movements of ...
• Characterization of starch accumulation in storage root of Marama (Tylosema Esculentum) 

  Hamunyela, Maria H. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Starch is of substantial industrial significance for food and non-food uses. Plant roots and tubers such as potato and cassava are rich in starch and they are among the sources of starch for food consumption and industrial ...
• Assessment of woody plant and grass competitive interactions using reciprocal transplants along a rainfall gradient in Namibian savannas 

  Ndunge, Cecilia I. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Savannas are mainly characterised by co-existence of woody and herbaceous vegetation. In Namibia, savannas occupy about 64% of the country’s land area. They are characterised by the arid to semi-arid climatic conditions ...
• The influence of temporal changes in biomass of brown mussel Perna Perna on abundance of ambient macrofauna on the central coast of namibia 

  Haingura, Innocent Haingura (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Like terrestrial systems, marine ecosystems are constantly impacted upon by conditions arising from anthropogenically modified abiotic environments, climate change, as well as biotic agents. Marine mussels are widely ...
• Application of bioaugmentation to improve nitrification at the Gammams Wastewater Treatment Plant 

  Kavikairiua, Ngajozikue Kuhepa (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Namibia is among the driest countries in the world, and with the current drought that the country is experiencing, there is a greater need to provide drinking water not only to Windhoek, but the greater Nation at large. ...
• Detection of Leptospira and seasonal prevalence of fleas collected from small mammals in Mukwe constituency, Kavango East region of Namibia 

  Kapia, Saima (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Biotic and abiotic factors can alter the abundance and community composition of mammals and in turn that of associated parasites. The aim of the study was to measure the impact of climatic variables (temperature and relative ...
• Prevalence, antibiotic resistance trends, virulence and effect of some medicinal plants on Staphylococcus froms school children in the Mariental district, Namibia 

  Walter, Sunette (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The main aim of this study was to investigate potentially pathogenic community-associated staphylococci in school children. Objectives were: To determine the prevalence of nasal Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative ...
• Assessment of the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in street vended ready-to-eat meats in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Wetuhafifa, Shiningeni D. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  While street vended ready-to-eat meats provide a source of readily available and nutritious meals for the consumers, there is a concern for their safety and microbiological quality. The prevalence of E. coli, Salmonella, ...
• Ethnobotany and bioactivity of medicinal plants used to treat symptoms associated with gastro-intestinal infections in Namibia 

  Mulyangote, Lisanza T. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  goal of the study was to determine the plants used in Namibia to treat symptoms linked to gastro-intestinal tract infections (GITI) and to verify their antimicrobial activity. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to ...
• Abundance and diversity of microalgae in freshwater eutrophic systems of Namibia and optimization of lipid and biomass production in Nannochloropsis Limnetica 

  Garus-Oas, Carol H. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Namibia is one of the driest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and man-made dams play an important role on salvaging water. These dams are however periodically frequented by microalgae blooms that pose devastating effects ...
• The genetic diversity of Pennisetum Glaucum (L.) R BR. (Pearl Millet) Landraces in Namibia 

  Mcbenedict, Billy M. (University of Namibia, 2015)

  The current Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. cultivars in Namibia have overall poor performance and this poses a threat to the nation's food security because this crop is staple for over 70% of the Namibian population. The ...
• Ethnopharmacological assessement of Guibourtia Coleosperma and Diospyros Chamaethamnus extracts as elaternative treatment options for Malaria 

  Du Preez, Iwanette C. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Malaria, a parasitic infectious disease, remains one of the world’s foremost health concerns, even more so in developing countries. Much progress has been made in fighting the disease, particularly in Southern Africa where ...
• An investigation of the In Vitro anti-cancer properties of Acanthosicyos Naudinianus Fockeaangustifolia, cf Salvadora Persia and Nymania Capensis from Hardap and //Karas regions of Namibia 

  Stuurmann, Hatago A. (University of Namibia, 2016)

  Cancer has become a global health burden accounting for about 8.2 million deaths every year worldwide. Cancer patients or people, who experience symptoms similar to that of cancer in Namibia’s rural settings, may endure ...

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