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Implementing FarmDESIGN optimization: Phase II implementation and impact assessment in Lemmo Woreda, Ethiopia by Eshetie, Meron A, Ayehu, Getachew Tesfaye, Ashebir, Eyuel Girmay

“…This impact assessment documents Phase II of FarmDESIGN implementation in Lemmo Woreda, Ethiopia, shifting from whole-farm modeling and participatory scenario design to on-farm implementation and early impact evaluation. Using a mixed-methods approach, which includes farmer surveys, field observations, and case studies, the assessment examines the adoption of FarmDESIGN-recommended practices, such as tree–forage integration, composting, crop diversification, intercropping, and residue management. …”
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Recognizing local people’s priorities for tropical forest biodiversity by Sheil, Douglas, Puri, R.K., Wan, M., Basuki, I., Heist, M. van, Liswanti, N., Rukmiyati, Rachmatika, I., Samsoedin, I.

“…An improved knowledge of what is important to local people could improve decision making. This article examines the usefulness of explicitly asking what is important to local people. …”
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Information flow and the adoption of soil-improvingand water conservation measures, and householdwelfare: Insights from a randomized controlled trialin Uganda by Mbabazi, Gloria Esther, Awudu Abdulai, Kikulwe, Enoch, Gotor, Elisabetta

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Women’s empowerment, household dietary diversity, and child anthropometry among vulnerable populations in Odisha, India by Ogutu, Sylvester, Mockshell, Jonathan, Garrett, James, Ritter, Thea, Labarta, Ricardo, Alvarez, Diego, Nedumaran, Swamikannu, Gonzalez, Carolina, Gotor, Elisabetta

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How do intrahousehold dynamics change when assets are transferred to women? Evidence from BRAC’s Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction—Targeting the Ultra Poor program in... by Das, Narayan C., Yasmin, Rabeya, Ara, Jinnat, Kamruzzaman, Md., Davis, Peter, Behrman, Julia A., Roy, Shalini, Quisumbing, Agnes R.

“…Previous research has shown large, significant positive program impacts at the household level. In this paper, we examine intrahousehold impacts using mixed methods. …”
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Gendered seed production and delivery models across 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by Manoti, Dismas, Gwaka, Josky, Nchanji, Eileen, Lutomia, Cosmas, Yila, Jummai, Puskur, Ranjitha

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Systems Transformation and Multiple Pathways: Learning on CGIAR’s Ways of Working by CGIAR Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service

“…It examines CGIAR’s progress toward more integrated, systems-oriented research and innovation. …”
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Factors influencing roll-out of an m-Health intervention in India: Results from a dynamic and responsive process evaluation by Avula, Rasmi, Menon, Purnima, Bajaj, Sumati, Mani, Sneha, George, Nitya

“…We conducted a multi-stage and multi-method process evaluation (PE) of a large-scale m-Health intervention in India that currently reaches 581,282 frontline workers (FLWs). …”
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Assessing the effect of the plant growth promoting fungi Trichoderma asperellum in banana (Musa spp.): evaluation under greenhouse conditions by Bergh, A. van den

“…In this thesis, the effect of the soil fungus T. asperellum on the growth of banana plants under greenhouse conditions was evaluated. The first objective of this study was to examine if T. asperellum induces growth of the pseudostem, leaves and/or root system of banana plants. …”
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An evaluation of conventional and nature-based technologies for controlling antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes in wastewater treatment plants by Hazra, Moushumi, Watts, J. E. M., Williams, J. B., Joshi, H.

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Variability in agricultural and biological yields of ten musa genotypes evaluated for two cropping cycles in a subhumid environment of Nigeria by Baiyeri, K.P., Tenkouano, A.

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Improving diets and nutrition through an integrated poultry value chain and nutrition intervention (SELEVER) in Burkina Faso: Study protocol for a randomized trial by Gelli, Aulo, Becquey, Elodie, Ganaba, Rasmané, Headey, Derek D., Hidrobo, Melissa, Huybregts, Lieven, Verhoef, Hans, Kenfack, Romain, Zongouri, Sita, Guedenet, Hannah

“…Intermediate outcomes along the agriculture and nutrition pathways will also be measured, including child nutrition status and development. The evaluation will follow a mixed-methods approach, including a panel of child-, household-, community-, and market-level surveys, and data collection points during post-harvest and lean seasons, as well as one year after implementation completion to examine sustainability. …”
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Lessons from an agricultural extension experiment in Mozambique: insights on teaching modalities and gender representation in extension and on productivity measurement by Kondylis, Florence, Mueller, Valerie

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Impact of cooperatives on smallholders' commercialization behavior: Evidence from Ethiopia by Bernard, Tanguy, Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum, Gabre-Madhin, Eleni Zaude

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Long‐term cropping system and manure effects on soil health parameters and associated soil‐borne pathogens by Mutai, Joyce, Medvecky, Beth, Vanek, Steven J., Ojiem, John, Bolo, Peter, Kihara, Job, Fonte, Steven J.

“…Diversified cropping and nutrient management can enhance soil and plant health, limiting pathogen damage. To examine how management and soil health changes influence soil‐borne pathogens, we leveraged an 18‐year field trial in western Kenya, evaluating cropping systems typical of smallholder farms. …”
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Ecosystem Services in Rating Systems : evaluating rating systems for sustainable design through case studies of ecosystem services in residential yards by Spjuth, Johanna

African forage plant genetic resources, evaluation of forage germplasm and extensive livestock production systems. Proceedings of the third PANESA workshop by Dzowela, B.H.

“…Experiences from Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria and Ethiopia are examined.…”
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Design and uses of green areas in urban environments on the basis of evaluations of people’s experience : a study of Hammarby sjöstad, Stockholm, Sweden by Islam, Sumiya

Evaluating the distributional impacts of drought tolerant maize varieties on productivity and welfare outcomes: an instrumental variable quantile treatment effects approach by Olagunju, K.O., Ogunniyi, A.I., Awotide, B.A., Adenuga, A.H., Ashagidigbi, W.M.

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Gene stacking in 1-year-cycling APETALA1 citrus plants for a rapid evaluation of transgenic traits in reproductive tissues by Cervera, Magdalena, Navarro, Luis, Pena, Leandro

“…However, long generation cycles of woody plants considerably delay this evaluation. Through genetic transformation, juvenile periods can be significantly shortened by overexpression of flower meristem-identity genes. …”
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