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Cation-π interactions drive hydrophobic self-assembly and aggregation of niclosamide in water by Vuai, Said A. H, Sahini, Mtabazi G, Onoka, Isaac, Kiruri, Lucy W, Shadrack, Daniel M

“…The beneficial medicinal effects of niclosamide have been reported to be hampered by poor aqueous solubility and so a higher concentration dosage is required…”
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Theoretical design of low bandgap donor-acceptor (D-A) monomers for polymer solar cells: DFT and TD-DFT study by Vuai, Said A.H., Babu, Numbury Surendra

“…Endeavors have been made to construct new donor-acceptor (D-A) monomers utilizing 9 H-carbazole (CB) as electron donors and different electron acceptors. All…”
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A Review on Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Environment: A Focus on Active Chemicals in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ripanda, Asha S., Rwiza, Mwemezi Johaiven, Nyanza, Elias C., Njau, Karoli N., Vuai, Said A. H., Machunda, Revocatus L.

“…Active chemicals are among the contaminants of emerging concern that are rarely covered in regulatory documents in sub-Saharan Africa. These substances are…”
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Theoretical studies of optoelectronic and photovoltaic properties of D-A polymer monomers by Density Functional Theory (DFT) by Babu, Numbury Surendra, Vuai, Said A.H.

“…In this research article, the new donor-acceptor (D-A) monomers developed using 4-methoxy-9-methyl-9 H-carbazole (MMCB) as electron donors and various electron…”
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Characterization of Atmospheric Bulk Deposition: Implications on the Quality of Rainwater Harvesting Systems in the Semi-Arid City of Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia by Taffere, Getachew Redae, Beyene, Abebe, Vuai, Said A. H., Gasana, Janvier, Seleshi, Yilma

“…It is estimated that about 1.2 billion people, mostly in arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East and Africa, live in regions where water is physically…”
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Dilemma of roof rainwater quality: applications of physical and organic treatment methods in a water scarce region of Mekelle, Ethiopia by Taffere, Getachew Redae, Beyene, Abebe, Vuai, Said A. H., Gasana, Janvier, Seleshi, Yilma

“…The public health field has built a body of literature showing health benefits from improvements in water quality. However, the connection between roof…”
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Disparities in Risk Factors Associated with Obesity between Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland among Women of Reproductive Age Based on the 2010 TDHS by Vuai, Said A. H., Ntwenya, Julius Edward, Mtumwa, Abdalla H., Paul, Edwin

“…The occurrence of overweight and obesity has serious health implications. The 2010 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey data set was reanalysed to compare…”
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In silico study of the inhibition of SARS-COV-2 viral cell entry by neem tree extracts by Shadrack, Daniel M, Vuai, Said A H, Sahini, Mtabazi G, Onoka, Isaac

“…The outbreak of COVID-19, caused by SARS-COV-2, is responsible for higher mortality and morbidity rates across the globe. Until now, there is no specific…”
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DFT and TD-DFT studies for optoelectronic properties of coumarin based donor-π-acceptor (D-π-A) dyes: applications in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCS) by Vuai, Said A.H., Khalfan, Mwanahadia Salum, Babu, Numbury Surendra

“…A series of six coumarin based dye derivatives were investigated and their geometry and optoelectronic properties elucidated for suitability in dye-sensitized…”
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Characterization of agar extracted from Gracilaria species collected along Tanzanian coast by Vuai, Said A.H.

“…The study was conducted to investigate the effect of spatial variation, alkali treatment and the volume of extractant on yield and gel strength of agar for…”
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Theoretical studies of electronic and optical characteristics in donor-π-Acceptor (D-π-A) dyes: DFT and TD-DFT methods by Numbury, Surendra Babu, Khalfan, Mwanahadia Salum, Vuai, Said A H

“…This research focused on enhancing D-π-A organic dyes derived from coumarin and its derivatives, collectively referred to as D-CM-A dyes. The study aimed to…”
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Relaxed complex scheme and molecular dynamics simulation suggests small molecule inhibitor of human TMPRSS2 for combating COVID-19 by Vuai, Said A. H., Ogedjo, Marcelina M., Isaac, Onoka, Sahini, Mtabazi G., Swai, Hulda S., Shadrack, Daniel M.

“…As the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose a health and economic crisis worldwide, the quest for drugs and/or vaccines against the…”
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Sustainability assessment of selected biowastes as feedstocks for biofuel and biomaterial production by emergy evaluation in five African countries by Saladini, Fabrizio, Vuai, Said A., Langat, Benard K., Gustavsson, Mathias, Bayitse, Richard, Gidamis, Andrew B., Belmakki, Mohammed, Owis, Amal S., Rashamuse, Konanani, Sila, Daniel N., Bastianoni, Simone

“…Africa is a continent with enormous natural resources in the form of biomass and innovative ways are needed to exploit those ones available from agricultural…”
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Effects of vertically aligned ZnO nanorods surface morphology on the ambient-atmosphere fabricated organic solar cells by Mwankemwa, Benard S., Malevu, Thembinkosi D., Sahini, Mtabazi G., Vuai, Said A.

“…The present study evaluates the effects of ZnO nanorods electron transport layer morphology synthesized using the low temperature chemical bath method on the…”
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Computational studies of the thermodynamic properties, and global and reactivity descriptors of fluorescein dye derivatives in acetonitrile using density functional theory by Juma, Juma Mzume, Vuai, Said AH

“…This work reports density functional theory calculations of the optimized geometries, molecular reactivity, energy gap, and thermodynamic properties of…”
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Reliability analysis of roof rainwater harvesting systems in a semi-arid region of sub-Saharan Africa: case study of Mekelle, Ethiopia by Taffere, Getachew Redae, Beyene, Abebe, Vuai, Said A.H., Gasana, Janvier, Seleshi, Yilma

“…Curbing water scarcity problems in semi-arid regions is a top priority for economic and social development. Alternative strategies for sustainable domestic…”
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Location and time-specific investigation of roof rainwater quality is important to safeguard public health by Taffere, Getachew Redae, Beyene, Abebe, Vuai, Said A.H., Gasana, Janvier, Seleshi, Yilma

“…Harvested roof rainwater plays a vital role in supplying water in the scarce semi-arid areas. Prior knowledge of rainwater quality helps to understand the…”
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Influence of Salinity on pH and Aluminum Concentration on the Interaction of Acidic Red Soil with Seawater by Kombo, Mohamed M, Vuai, Said A, Ishiki, Maki, Tokuyama, Akira

“…Contamination of acidic red soil in the coastal areas of Okinawa Islands is a serious environmental problem. This study was conducted to examine the effects of…”
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Conformations and stability of capsaicin in bulk solvents: A molecular dynamics study by Kambaine, Naserian D., Shadrack, Daniel M., Vuai, Said A.H.

“…[Display omitted] •Clinical applications of capsaicin are limited due to its poor solubility and chemical instability.•Atomistic simulation were carried out to…”
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Quantum chemical study of effect on adsorption properties of antituberculosis drug N-Cyclopentylidenepyridine-4-carbohydrazide interaction with CNT(C56H16) by Pandey, Anoop Kumar, Dwivedi, Apoorva, Mishra, Avinash Kumar, Tiwari, Satyendra Nath, Vuai, Said A.H., Singh, Vijay

“…Tuberculosis is the most common disease that affects the lungs in humans. The electronic structural and chemical properties of the antituberculosis drug…”
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