Resultados de búsqueda - "principal investigator"

Providing localized data on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock systems por Merbold, Lutz

“…Lutz Merbold, head of Mazingira Centre at ILRI and co-principal investigator in the Programme for Climate-Smart Livestock (PCSL) explains how the program will collect localized data on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock systems in eastern Africa. …”
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Recycling toxic agricultural waste creates employment and improves environment por Kivaisi, A.K.

“…Overall, millions of people could benefit (Amelia Kivaisi, Bio-Innovate Environmental Consortium Project Principal Investigator in Tanzania).…”
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Bioscience can help Uganda use traditional crops to feed its growing population por International Livestock Research Institute

“…Research into developing new more-productive varieties of these old staples, suggests that biosciences can help Ugandans make use of traditional varieties to feed themselves and make money (Patrick Okori, Bio-Innovate Sorghum and Millets Project Consortium Joint-Principal Investigator in Uganda).…”
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Bioscience project helps Kenyan regions that often suffer total crop loss por Augustino, O.

“…Initially, a million people are set to benefit, with about 3 million total gaining in the long term (Onkware Augustino, Bio-Innovate sorghum and millets Project Consortium Joint-Principal investigator in Kenya).…”
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When committed and open-minded people come together to make gender research work por Mulema, Annet A.

“…Some projects are more successful than others: it helps to have the commitment of the principal investigator and from other non-gender scientists. …”
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Sweet Potato Seed Systems and Crop Management Community of Practice. por McEwan, M.

“…Prior to the main meeting, the CIP team and principal investigator (PI) worked together to review the progress report and the completion of the business plan financial analysis.…”
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Survey data on cost and benefit analysis for climate-smart agricultural (CSA) in the Coastal Savannah Agro-ecological Zone of Ghana por Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley, Mwungu, Chris Miyinzi, Miller, Vail, Essegbey, George Owusu, Karbo, Naaminong, Botchway, Vincent Ansah, Nautsukpo, Delali, Kingsley, Sam, Girvetz, Evan Hartunian

“…The major objective of this study that the principal investigator attempted to answer is; to evaluate the main cost and benefits associated with implementing eight selected CSA practices in the coastal Savannah (AEZ) of Ghana (2018-06-11)…”
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Gender differences in climate-smart adaptation practices amongst bean-producing farmers in Malawi: The case of Linthipe Extension Planning Area por Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu

“…It addressed the challenges farmers face, the CSA interventions implemented, and how these practices are linked to food and income security. Principal Investigators aimed to answer questions about the influence of socio-demographic, farm-level, and institutional factors on CSA adoption​The study aimed to understand the gender differences in access to and use of climate-smart adaptation practices among bean-producing farmers in the Dedza District, Malawi. …”
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Gender-Responsive Participatory Variety Selection in Kenya: Implications for Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Breeding in Kenya por Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu

“…The study focused on preferences for biofortified released and local bean varieties, covering major topics like yield, maturity, pest resistance, marketability, and cooking time. The Principal Investigators sought to identify gender-specific adoption barriers, potential trade-offs, and socio-economic influences on varietal preferences.…”
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Regional impact of COVID-19 on the production and food security of common bean smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implication for SDG's por Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu

“…The scope of the study included Eastern, Southern, Central, and Western Africa, focusing on high bean-producing areas. Principal Investigators sought to answer questions about how COVID-19 containment measures affected bean farming, access to resources, and food security, along with the broader implications for Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2​.…”
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AICCRA-Kenya university partners modeling training: Capacity strengthening for university PIs por Nderi, Alex Nduah, Nzuki, Esther Ndumi

“…In alignment with AICCRA’s country-level scaling and capacity-strengthening goals in Kenya, a two-day hands-on modeling training was conducted for Principal Investigators (PIs) from Chuka University, Murang’a University of Technology, and Taita Taveta University. …”
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Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi por Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu

“…The data included quantitative information on household characteristics, bean production, access to CSA interventions, and decision-making processes. The Principal Investigators sought to understand how CSA adoption impacts gender norms and equality, addressing questions about the influence of joint decision-making, access to information, and group participation on closing gender gaps​. …”
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Sexual dimorphism in the migratory dynamics of a land-locked population of brown trout (Salmo trutta) in central Sweden por Vigren, Carl

“…I found that there was a mean female-to-male sex ratio in the spawning-run of approximately 2.31 with an average 50% run date on the 29th of July. I principally investigated if there were any trends in 3 different temporal scales: diel, seasonal and interannual. …”
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Changing scientific meetings for the better por Sarabipour, Sarvenaz, Khan, Aziz, Yu Fen, Samantha Seah, Mwakilili, Aneth D., Mumoki, Fiona N., Sáez, Pablo J., Schwessinger, Benjamin, Debat, Humberto Julio, Mestrovic, Tomislav

“…Prior to 2020, most conferences were held in-person and provided limited attendance opportunities for many researchers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly early career researchers (ECRs), researchers from low- and middle-income countries, and junior principal investigators (PIs)1. Some conferences in select disciplines have implemented valuable changes for the community, becoming more receptive to attendees with families. …”
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Gendered differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technologies among men, women and youth bean farmers in Tanzania por Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu

“…It included quantitative data on socio-demographics, land ownership, bean production practices, and CSA use, exploring factors like education, land tenure, decision-making, and access to digital technology. The Principal Investigators sought to address how these factors impact gender-based differences in CSA adoption and how joint decision-making influences technology uptake​ Methodology: The study used a quantitative research design, targeting bean farmers in Mbeya and Songwe districts. …”
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Towards inclusive funding practices for early career researchers por de Winde, Charlotte M., Sarabipour, Sarvenaz, Carignano, Hugo Adrian, Davla, Sejal, Eccles, David, Hainer, Sarah J., Haidar, Mansour, Ilangovan, Vinodh, Jadavji, Nafisa M., Kritsiligkou, Paraskevi, Lee, Tai-Ying, Ólafsdóttir, H. Freyja

“…These are young investigators in training and new principal investigators who have a shorter track record. ECRs are dependent on funding to establish their academic careers. …”
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How Schwartz’ basic human values influence food choices in Kenya and Tanzania por Drew, S., Blake, C., Monterrosa, Eva C., Rampalli, Krystal K., Khan, A.N.S., Reyes, L., Bukachi, S., Ngutu, M., Frongillo, E., Iruhiriye, Elyse, Girard, A., Domínguez-Salas, Paula

“…A priori coding was conducted in NVivo 12 followed by a narrative comparative analysis, which included review by original principal investigators. Results Values of conservation (security, conformity, tradition), openness to change (self-directed thought and action, stimulation, indulgence), self-enhancement (achievement, power, face), and self-transcendence (benevolence dependability and caring) were prominent drivers of food choice in both settings. …”
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Basic human values drive food choice decision-making in different food environments of Kenya and Tanzania por Blake, C.E., Monterrosa, Eva C., Rampalli, Krystal K., Khan, A.N.S., Reyes, L.I., Drew, S.D., Domínguez-Salas, Paula, Bukachi, S.A., Ngutu, M., Frongillo, Edward A., Iruhiriye, Elyse, Girard, Amy W.

“…A priori coding based on Schwartz's theory of basic human values was conducted, followed by a narrative comparative analysis, which included review by original principal investigators. Values of conservation (security, conformity, tradition), openness to change (self-directed thought and action, stimulation, indulgence), self-enhancement (achievement, power, face), and self-transcendence (benevolence-dependability and -caring) were prominent drivers of food choice in both settings. …”
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Stories from the field: A most significant change synthesis por Harrington, Larry W., Douthwaite, Boru, León, C. de, Woolley, Jonathan N.

“…Authors of cPwF msc stories included theme leaders, Basin coordinators, Project lead¬ers and Principal Investigators. Most stories were based on experiences in the first call of Competitive Grant Projects. …”
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Assessing Knowledge Production for Agrosilvopastoral Systems in South America por Soler Esteban, Rosina Matilde, Peri, Pablo Luis, Bahamonde, Héctor Alejandro, Gargaglione, Veronica Beatriz, Ormaechea, Sebastián Gabriel, Huertas Herrera, Alejandro, Sánchez Jardón, Laura, Lorenzo, Cristian, Martínez Pastur, Guillermo José

“…Besides this, two clear trends were detected: 1) conservation and social aspects were mainly supported by sources from external countries led by foreign principal investigators, and 2) production issues were supported from sources within countries and supported high levels of cooperation among institutions.…”
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