Search Results - "illustrator"

Where to Invest Project Efforts for Greater Benefit: A Framework for Management Performance Mapping with Examples for Potato Seed Health by Buddenhagen, C., Xing, Y., Andrade-Piedra, J.L., Forbes, G., Kromann, P., Navarrete, I., Thomas-Sharma, Sara, Choudhury, R.A., Andersen, K.F., Schulte-Geldermann, E., Etherton, B.A., Plex Sulá, A.I., Garrett, K.A.

“…Targeting training to high management performance areas would often provide more benefits than would random selection of target areas. We illustrate how assessing the VOI can contribute to targeted development programs and support a culture of continuous improvement for interventions.…”
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Combination of multiple microsatellite data sets to investigate genetic diversity and admixture of domestic cattle by Freeman, A.R., Bradley, D.G., Nagda, S.M., Gibson, John P., Hanotte, Olivier H.

“…Here, we address these issues and illustrate a general two-step regression approach in cattle using three different sets of microsatellite data, to combine population genetics estimates of diversity and admixture. …”
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“Stronger with breastmilk-only initiative” in 5 African countries: Case study on the implementation process and contribution to the enabling environment for breastfeeding by Michaud-Létourneau, Isabelle, Gayard, Marion, Wassef, Jacqueline, Likhite, Nathalie, Tharaney, Manisha, Kim, Sunny S., Menon, Purnima

“…All countries went through a similar pattern of activities for the implementation process. Second, we illustrate that the initiative was able to foster an enabling environment for breastfeeding. …”
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Temporary and permanent migrant selection: Theory and evidence of ability-search cost dynamics by Chen, Joyce J., Kosec, Katrina, Mueller, Valerie

“…We integrate two workhorses of the labor literature, the Roy and search models, to illustrate the implications of migration duration for patterns of selection. …”
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A training manual on inclusive approaches to climate change, agriculture, and peace by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Multi-Stakeholder Platform, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

“…Consequently, integrating climate-smart agriculture practices with peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive approaches can enhance food production and stability, reduce the strain on natural resources, and prevent maladaptation. This course illustrates the potential of CSA to contribute to peace through different climate, peace, and security pathways. …”
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Crafting combinations to govern groundwater: Knowledge, motivation, and agency by Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Bruns, Bryan

“…The articles cover a range of scales from small groups playing experiential games to international agreements about transboundary aquifers. Several papers illustrate the crucial role of knowledge about groundwater, and the need for governance instruments and interventions to go beyond only changing knowledge. …”
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To create multifunctional riverscapes : the example of Älvkarleby in the Nedre Dalälven River, Sweden by Ye, Xuan

“…Landscape architecture can coordinate different stakeholder’s interests in a visionary future illustration with ambitions to solve conflicting issues. …”

S:t Göransområdet : gestaltningsprogram för ett stadsutvecklingsområde på nordvästra Kungsholmen i Stockholm by Hulefors, Elin

“…One chapter describes the design guidelines for further work and one chapter illustrates the design in plans, sections, illustrations and text. …”

Reforming fertilizer import policies for sustainable intensification of agricultural systems in Sri Lanka: Is there a failure? by Weerahewa, Jeevika, Senaratne, Athula, Babu, Suresh Chandra

“…However, these actions were not fully informed by global and national evidence. This brief illustrates how the fertilizer environment influences the performance of agricultural systems in Sri Lanka, reviews past changes and presents a set of options for sustainable intensification of Sri Lankan agricultural systems.…”
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Status of nutrition in Nepal: Trends in outcomes, determinants and coverage of interventions between 2016 and 2022 by Kapoor, Rati, Gupta, Monali, Gune, Soyra, Christopher, Anita, Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Neupane, Sumanta, Thapa, Lila Bikram, Ghale, Yamuna, Ratanapruck, Prista, Rana, Pooja Pandey, Cunningham, Kenda, Saville, Naomi, Avula, Rasmi

“…Bar graphs were used to visualize national trends, maps and color-coded dashboards illustrate province-level trends. The purpose of the profile is to be an easily interpretable reference for nutrition stakeholders in Nepal.…”
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Performance possibilities and limits in Indian surface irrigation by Basu, D. N., Shirahatti, P. P.

“…No detailed, project-specific findings are presented in the first part, although reference is made to such findings to illustrate the relevant performance indicator. A careful examination of the performance indicators normally used is a prerequisite for evaluating any irrigation system as well as evolving criteria for improved performance.…”
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Empowering farmers in Embu County: Adoption of gender transformative Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles (STIBs) and their impact on resilience, productivity, and food security by Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu, Ketema, Dessalegn, Muriithi, Catherine, Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh

“…The visualizations illustrate how STIBs in fluence resilience, productivity, food security, and empowerment among smallholder farm ers in the county. …”
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Production of tumour necrosis factor alpha during bovine trypanosomiasis: possible correlation with severity of anaemia associated with the disease by Sileghem, M.R., Gaidulis, L.

“…TNF alpha titres in plasma from Boran cattle infected with T. vivax by tsetse fly transmission and of monocytes are illustrated. Data is also presented for TNF alpha mRNA expression in monocytes isolated from Trypanosoma vivax and T. …”
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Participation and performance: decentralised planning and implementation in Ethiopia by Snyder, Katherine A., Ludi, Eva, Cullen, Beth, Tucker, Josephine, Zeleke, Alemayehu B, Duncan, Alan J.

“…Drawing on qualitative research conducted with government staff and farmers, this paper illustrates how different actors perceive and implement national policy and how these actions affect the longer‐term sustainability of land management interventions. …”
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The system of crop intensification: Agroecological innovations for improving agricultural production, food security, and resilience to climate change by Abraham, Binju, Adeoluwa, O.O., Araya, Hailu, Berhe, Tareke, Bhatt, Yogesh, Edwards, Sue, Gujja, Biksham, Khadka, Ram Bahadur, Koma, Y.S., Sen, Debashish, Sharif, Asif, Styger, Erika, Uphoff, Norman, Verma, Anil

“…Collated from the contributors’ work with farmers in their respective countries – and illustrated throughout with case studies, data, pictures and feedback – it presents a set of ideas and experiences to encourage people to think ‘outside the box’ of current practices.…”
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Kebili workshop: Enhancing utilization of local fodder resources by Mannai, Amal, Moujahed, Nizar, Frija, Aymen

“…The photo illustrates a two-day workshop in Kebili focused on developing local forage resources, particularly date palm by-products. …”
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Channelizing Afghanistan to Pakistan informal trade into formal channels by Khan Miankhel, Adil

“…A basic model and illustrative example are presented that encompass the monetary incentives of smugglers and shows possible tariff/tax reductions that bring profits from informal trade below the breakeven point. …”
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Dynamic Agricultural Household Bio-Economic Simulator (DAHBSIM) model description by Flichman, Guillermo, Belhouchette, Hatem, Komarek, Adam M., Drogue, Sophie, Hawkins, James, Chenoune, Roza, Haile, Beliyou, Roberts, Cleophelia, Msangi, Siwa

“…The model links socio-economic and biophysical aspects, in order to better illustrate the environmental and human welfare implications of different agricultural production practices, as they are influenced by policy-driven changes in prices of inputs or outputs, or by changes in the physical environment.…”
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A framework for physical growth and child development by Alderman, Harold, Behrman, Jere R., Glewwe, Paul

“…This paper lays out a core economic model that illustrates the interrelationship of investments over the life cycle. …”
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Randomizing the “Last Mile”: A methodological note on using a voucher-based approach to assess the impact of infrastructure projects by Bernard, Tanguy, Torero, Máximo

“…A number of conditions regarding the vouchers' design and level, as well as allocation methods and household sampling, must be taken into account, however. We illustrate the discussion with an ongoing voucher-based impact evaluation of a rural electrification program in Ethiopia.…”
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