Research Publications

    List of Published Papers, Books and Ongoing Research Work

    Published Papers

    2023

    1. Gidion D. K. (2023). Investigation of water utility efficiency features: production variables and the DEA model choices. Water Supply, 23(4), 1700-1710. https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2023.093

    2. Niyitegeka, H., Kassahun, S. K., & Nyangi, M. J. (2023). Removal of fluoride from water using aluminum‐modified activated carbon prepared from khat (Catha edulis) stems. Remediation Journal, 33(2), 119-133.

    3. Nya, E. L., Mwamila, T. B., Komguem-Poneabo, L., Njomou-Ngounou, E. L., Fangang-Fanseu, J., Tchoumbe, R. R., ... & Noubactep, C. (2023). Integrated Water Management in Mountain Communities: The Case of Feutap in the Municipality of Bangangté, Cameroon. Water, 15(8), 1467.

    4. Gobry, J. J., Twisa, S. S., Ngassapa, F., & Kilulya, K. K. (2023). Impact of land use/cover change on water quality in the Mindu Dam drainage, Tanzania. Water Practice and Technology, 18 (5), 1086–1098. https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2023.067

    2022

    5. Gidion, D. K., Karia, A. O., Nyangi, M. J., Mwamila, T. B., Senkondo, W., Mmasi, D. B., ... & Khoveyni, M. (2022). Stepwise efficiency assessment in a competitive scenario using DEA for ratios: service level benchmark. Water Supply, 22(10), 7794-7806. https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2022.351

    6. Mwakalesi, A. J., & Nyangi, M. (2022). Effective Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in an Acidic Environment Using an Aqueous Extract of Macadamia Nut Green Peel Biowaste. Engineering Proceedings, 31(1), 41.

    7. Benjamin, D. M., & Kimwaga, R. (2022). Model for prediction of the optimal dose of Jatropha curcas in FS dewatering. Water Practice & Technology, 17(11), 2296-2316.

    https://doi: 10.2166/wpt.2022.135

    8. Mmasi, D. B. (2022). Suitability of treated FS using Jatropha curcas on unplanted sand drying beds for agricultural use in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Water Practice & Technology, 17(12), 2639-2653. https:// doi: 10.2166/wpt.2022.148

    9. Wagatua, R. W., Gumbo, J. R., Mureth, R. I., Ngom, L. C., Mwamila, T. B., & Marne, R. M. (2022). Rethinking Water Governance in Fluorosis Affected Communities Using the Mt. Longonot Sharity Concept, Naivasha–Kenya. Youth and Water Security in Africa, 290

    10. Salvatory, S., Machunda, R. L., & Mwamila, T. B. (2022). An Evaluation of Sustainability Potential of Existing Septic Systems: A Fuzzy-Based Indexing Approach. Sustainability, 14(9), 5526.

    11. Mwamila T.B., Gwenzi W., Noubactep C., 2022. Rainwater Harvesting Contributing to Water Security Amidst Pandemic; Universality of the Kilimanjaro Concept. In Covid-19: Perspectives Across Africa, Fymat, A., Romm, N.R.A., & Kapalanga, J. (Eds.), Victoria: Tellwell.

    12. Ramanan, S., Mkongo, G., Zhang, Q., Wen, H., Mtalo, F., & Shen, J. (2022). Assessing the environmental impact of bone char production by in-situ emission monitoring and life cycle assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 367, 132974.

    2021

    13. Alphayo S.M. Sharma M.P., 2021. Removal of Fluoride from Drinking Water Supply in Pandey A, Mirsha S, Kansal M, Singh R,. V (eds.) Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India. Water Science and Technology Library, vol. 95. Springer, Cham. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-5 1427-3_26

    14. Huang, Z., Nya, E.L., Rahman, M.A., Mwamila, T.B., Cao, V., Gwenzi, W., Noubactep, C., 2021. Integrated Water Resource Management: Rethinking the Contribution of Rainwater Harvesting. Sustainability, 13(15):8338. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13158338

    15. Nkinda, M.S., Rwiza, M.J., Ijumba, J.N. and Njau, K.N., 2021. Heavy metals risk assessment of water and sediments collected from selected river tributaries of the Mara River in Tanzania. Discover Water, 1(3) (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-021-00003-5

    16. Nyangi, M.J., 2021. Remediation of Arsenic from Water Using Iron and Aluminum Electrodes in Electrocoagulation Technology: Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetic Studies. Chemistry Africa, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-021-00268-2

    17. Nyangi, M.J., Chebude, Y., Kilulya, K.F., and Minu, A., M., 2021. Effects of coexisting ions on simultaneous removal of fluoride and arsenic from water by hybrid Al–Fe electrocoagulation. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03598-3

    18. Nyangi, M.J., Chebude, Y., Kilulya, K.F. and Minu, A., 2021. Removal of fluoride and arsenic from groundwater by hybrid Al–Fe electrocoagulation: adsorption isotherm and kinetics study of single and binary component systems. Remediat J. https://doi.org/10.1002/rem.21677

    19. Nyangi, M.J., Y Chebude, Y., Kilulya, K.F. and Salim, C.J., 2021. Comparative Study on Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetics of Defluoridation Using Aluminum and Iron Electrodes in Electrocoagulation. Chemistry Africa 4 (2), 391-398. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-021-00228-w

    20. Pembe-Ali, Z., Mwamila, T.B., Lufingo, M., Gwenzi, W., Marwa, J., Rwiza, M.J., Lugodisha, I., Qi, Q., and Noubactep, C., 2021. Application of the Kilimanjaro Concept in Reversing Seawater Intrusion and Securing Water Supply in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Water, 13(15), 2085. https://doi.org/10.3390/w1315208

    2020

    21.. Mwanahanja, G. and Tilya, F., 2020. Pupils’ Attitude Towards Learning Mathematics Subject in Nkasi District Primary Schools. International Journal of Education, Culture and Society, 5 (2): 20 – 25.

    http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=214&doi=10.11648/j.ijecs.20200502.11

    22. Nkinda, M.S., Rwiza, M.J., Ijumba, J.N. and Njau, K.N., 2020. Quantitative assessment of metal contamination and associated pollution risk in sediments from the Mara River in Tanzania. Environ Monit Assess, 192, 721. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-020-08681-9

    23. Nyangi, M.J., Chebude, Y., Kilulya, K.F., and Minu, A., 2020. Simultaneous removal of fluoride and arsenic from water by hybrid Al-Fe electrocoagulation: process optimization through surface response method. Separation Science and Technology, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2020.1837877

    24. Nyangi, M.J., Chebude, Y., Kilulya, K.F., 2020. Fluoride removal efficiencies of Al-EC and Fe-EC reactors: process optimization using Box–Behnken design of the surface response methodology. Appl Water Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-020-01297-x

    25. Twisa, S., Mwabumba M., Kurian M., Buchroithner, M.F., 2020. Impact of Land-Use/Land-Cover Change on Drinking Water Ecosystem Services in Wami River Basin, Tanzania. Resources, 9(4), 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources9040037

    26. Twisa, S., Kazumba S., Kurian M. and Buchroithner, M.F., 2020. Evaluating and Predicting the Effects of Land Use Changes on Hydrology in Wami River Basin, Tanzania. Hydrology, 7(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology7010017

    2019

    27. Ibrahim, A.W., Akyoo, A.M. and Kanuya, N.L., 2019. Analysis of marketing performance of the dairy value chain in Tanga city, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(2), 60-67. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjags/article/view/190351

    28. Masunga S.L., Swilla L. M. and Tendwa S. M, 2019. Evaluation of Soil Fertility Status for Maize (Zea mays) Production in Moshi Rural, Kilimanjaro Region Tanzania. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 5(1), 1-8.

    http://journalajsspn.com/index.php/AJSSPN/article/...

    29. Qi Q., Marwa J., Mwamila T.B., Gwenzi W., and Noubactep C., 2019. Making Rainwater Harvesting a Key Solution for Water Management: The Universality of the Kilimanjaro Concept. Sustainability, 11 (20), 5606. https://doi.org/10.3390/su1120560

    30. Twisa, S. and Buchroithner, M.F. 2019. Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) Change Detection in Wami River Basin, Tanzania. Land, 8, 136. https://www.mdpi.com/2073 445X/8/9/136

    31. Twisa, S. and Buchroithner, M.F., 2019. Seasonal and Annual Rainfall Variability and Their Impact on Rural Water Supply Services in the Wami River Basin, Tanzania. Water, 11, 2055. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/10/2055

    32.. Swilla L. M., Tendwa S. M. and Lufega S., 2019. Comparison between Future Water Potential and Future Water Demand for Tanzania Water Basins. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications, 3(9). http://www.ijarp.org/paper-details.php?ref_number=RP0919-2712

    33. Gidion, D.K., Hong, J., Adams, Z.A.M. and Khoyevni, M., 2019. Network DEA models for assessing urban water utility efficiency. Utilities Policy, 57, 48 – 58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2019.02.001

    34. Gidion, D. K., Jin H., Bojun H., Samson S. S., Magdalene Z. A. and Mohammad K., 2019. Consistency in efficiency benchmarking: urban water utility regulation with performance improvement. Water Supply, 19 (7), 1955 -1964. https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2019.072

    35. Nde-Tchoupe A. I Tepong-T sinde, R. Lufingo M, Pembe Ali, Z., Lugodisha. I Mureth,R.I., Nkinda, M.S., Marwa J Gwenzi, W., Mwamila T.B., Rahman, M.A; Noubactep, C. and Njau, K.N., 2019. White Teeth and Healthy Skeletons for all: The Path to Universal Fluoride-Free Drinking Water in Tanzania. Water, 11 (1), 131. doi:10.3390/w11010131



    Published Books

    1. Nyamizi Kazungu, 2019, Do Mutual Funds Deliver Alpha? Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-55738-5

    2. Nyamizi Kazungu, 2019, Financial Analysis and Evaluation of Companies Performance. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-620-2-22215-0

    3. Nyamizi Kazungu, 2019, Related Grounds of Agency Theory for Dividends Payment Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-613-9-46470-8

    4. Ghanima Chanzi, 2018. Practices of solid waste management at Vingunguti Ward, Dar es salaam, Tanzania. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-613-9-85057-0

    5. Ghanima Chanzi, 2018- Environmental pollution from cement manufacturing industries: A case study of Twiga Portland Cement Company, Tanzania. LAP Lambert Academic publishing. ISBN: 978-613-5-85644-6

    6. Ghanima Chanzi 2018, Biogas production potential of printed papers with sugarcane wastes. LAP Lambert Academic publishing, ISBN: 978-620-2-08205-1.

Ongoing research work

1 . Assessment of the cause for Prolonged Dry Periods of Great Ruaha (Rufiji River) – Ms. Catherine Salim and Mr. Lusajo Mfwango.

2. Assessment of attributes of Non-Revenue Water Reduction in the Regional water Utilities in Tanzania – Dr. Adam Karia, Dr. Shija Kazumba, Dr.Tulinave Mwamila, Mr. Ibrahim Wikedzi, Ms. Ghanima Chanzi, Ms. Lightness E. Mringi, Mr. Livingstone Swila, Mr. Charles Mafie, Mr. Pantaleo Tumbo