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Bias correction and spatial disaggregation of satellite-based data for the detection of rainfall seasonality indices by Atiah, W.A., Johnson, R., Muthoni, F.K., Mengistu, D.K., Amekudzi, L.K., Kwabena, O., Kizito, Fred

“…Like many other African countries, Ghana’s rain gauge networks are rapidly deteriorating, making it challenging to obtain real-time rainfall estimates. In recent years, real-time satellite precipitation products (SPPs) development and accessibility have advanced significantly. …”
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Labour-saving sowing tools for direct dry seeding of rice in Madagascar by Andriatsiorimanana, A., Mujawamariya, Gaudiose, Tefy, Irina Andrianina, Harison Nomenjanahary, Fifaliana, Saito, Kazuki, Senthilkumar, Kalimuthu

“…Manual rainfed rice sowing is laborious and time-consuming, leading to delayed crop establishment due to labour shortage. …”
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Development of standard operating protocol for measurement of cassava root mealiness by Osunbade, A.O., Alamu, E.O., Awoyale, W., Adesokan, M., Akinwande, B., Adejuyitan, A., Maziya-Dixon, B.

“…Pearson's correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlations (p < 0.01) between sensory softness and instrumental texture measurements, as well as between softness and cooking time (p < 0.01, r = 0.94), and between chewiness and cooking time (p < 0.05, r = 0.81). …”
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Simulating the hydrology and mouth conditions of small, temporarily closed/open estuaries by Smakhtin, Vladimir U.

“…They are blocked off from the sea for varying lengths of time by a sand bar, which forms at the estuarine mouth. …”
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Calibration development for nutritional evaluation of Yam (Dioscorea sp.) using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectrophotometry (NIRS) by Alamu, Emmanuel Oladeji, Adesokan, Michael, Maziya-Dixon, B.B.

“…Chemical methods are employed to determine the main constituents of yam, which are time-consuming, expensive, and involve sample destruction. …”
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Field manual for rapid and non-destructive shoot biomass evaluations of staked yam by Iseki, K., Matsumoto, R.

“…This method can reduce the time and cost required to evaluate shoot biomass when compared with destructive sampling methods. …”
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Satellite-based regional scale climate data extractor for CWANA by Gafurov, Zafar

“…Users are required to indicate the country of interest and the desired time period. Consequently, the web-app presents annual weather information and time-series precipitation and temperature data as well as meteorological drought indices such as Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) and Standard Temperature Index (STI). …”
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Simple State space models in a mixed model framework by Piepho, Hans-Peter, Ogutu, Joseph O.

“…State-space models play a central role in time series analysis. Biological time series, which present trend, seasonal, and cyclic fluctuations, can be well described by such models. …”
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Determining socially optimal nitrogen application rates using a delayed response model: the case of irrigated corn in western Kansas by Nkonya, Ephraim M., Featherstone, A. M.

“…Many previous studies ignore this time lag by assuming instantaneous contamination. …”
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Spot-check observations for assessing hygiene practices: review of experience and implications for programs by Ruel, Marie T., Arimond, Mary

“…Structured observations, considered to be the method of choice for assessing hygiene practices, are time-consuming and expensive and are subject o reactivity (households modifying their behaviours in he presence of an observer).Hygiene practices also vary from day to day. …”
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Field research on measurement and use of trypanotolerance criteria to enhance trypanotolerant livestock productivity. 2. Recent results quantifying trypanotolerance indicators by Trail, J.C.M., Wissocq, N.M., D'Ieteren, G.D.M.

“…It has allowed the quantification of the ability of these N'Dama cattle to acquire over time a degree of resistance to trypanosome infection. …”
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Building an online platform in support of outcome-focused results-based program management by Förch, Wiebke, Schuetz, Tonya, Abreu, David, Tobon, Hector, Thornton, Philip K.

“…. • We started with a complex, idealistic vision, which was radically simplified through time to promote partner buy-in. The platform was constantly being challenged to be lean and intuitive. • Several testing rounds are needed to get to the right level of minimum requirements and maximum flexibility; at the same time, the conceptual structure of the online platform needs to be robust enough to allow for adjustment. • The conceptualisation of the online platform took the most time and effort; inputs were needed from program managers, project leaders, research and development partners, and monitoring, learning and evaluation experts, to achieve buy-in from an early stage.…”
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Age of first breeding and incidence of dystocia and losses at parturition and post-partum in indigenous Nigerian pig by Osuagwuh, A.I.A., Akpokodje, J.U.

“…Studies were carried out on the prevalence of dystocia and losses at parturition and post-partum following early mating and first breeding in 15 Nigerian indigenous pigs six were 8 months old at the time of there first farrowing, while nine were 11 or 12 months at the time of their first farrowing. …”
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Factors associated with farm households' movement into and out of poverty in Kenya: The rising importance of livestock by Burke, W.J., Jayne, T.S., Freeman, H.A., Kristjanson, Patricia M.

“…The study specifically examines how initial conditions, household decisions, and other factors that may change over time affect poverty. Dynamic relationships are identified between behavioral variables, exogenous shocks at one point in time, and indicators of household welfare in subsequent years. …”
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The deadly gifts of livestock: Zoonoses by Grace, Delia

“…In this paper the author briefly discusses the history of how livestock diseases were transmitted to humans as early as the time of hunting to the time improved agriculture farming. …”
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Predicting shallow groundwater tables for sloping highland aquifers by Alemie, Tilashwork C., Tilahun, Seifu A., Ochoa-Tocachi, Boris F., Schmitter, Petra S., Buytaert, Wouter, Parlange, Jean-Yves, Steenhuis, Tammo S.

“…Recharge to the aquifer was estimated by the Thornthwaite Mather procedure. A characteristic time was identified for travel time of water flowing from the upper part of the hillside to the river or well. …”
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Open Data Kit (ODK) in crop farming: an introduction of mobile data collection methods in seed yam tracking in Ibadan, Nigeria by Ouma,T.A.

“…The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance of applying open-source technologies for mobile-based data collection for real-time tracking of seed yam (Dioscorea rotundata and Dioscorea alata) production. …”
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Open Data Kit (ODK) in crop farming: an introduction of mobile data collection methods in seed yam tracking in Ibadan, Nigeria by Ouma, T.A.

“…The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance of applying open-source technologies for mobile-based data collection for real-time tracking of seed yam (Dioscorea rotundata and Dioscorea alata) production. …”
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Host-Pathogen Interactions of Mycoplasma mycoides in Caprine and Bovine Precision-Cut Lung Slices (PCLS) Models by Weldearegay, Yenehiwot, Müller, Sandy, Hänske, Jana, Schulze, Anja, Kostka, Aline, Rüger, Nancy, Hewicker-Trautwein, Marion, Brehm, Ralph, Valentin-Weigand, Peter, Kammerer, Robert, Jores, Joerg, Meens, Jochen

“…We monitored infection over time using immunohistological analysis and electron microscopy. …”
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Enhancing genetic gain through the application of genomic selection in developing irrigated rice for the favorable ecosystem in Bangladesh by Biswas, Partha Sarathi, Ahmed, M.M. Emam, Afrin, Wazifa, Rahman, Anisar, Shalahuddin, A.K.M., Islam, Rafiqul, Akter, Fahamida, Syed, Md. Abu, Sarker, Md Ruhul Amin, Ifterkharuddaula, K. M., Islam, Mohammad Rafiqul

“…Increasing selection differential and decreasing cycle time, the rate of genetic improvement can be accelerated. …”
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