Search Results - Generalized System of Preferences

Is greater decisionmaking power of women associated with reduced gender discrimination in South Asia? by Smith, Lisa C., Byron, Elizabeth

“…This is likely the result of deeply embedded son preference associated with highly patriarchal social systems. …”
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From Resistance to Transformation: A Generic Metric of Resilience Through Viability by Béné, Christophe, Doyen, Luc

“…In the last two decades resilience has emerged as a promising concept that can help societies and more generally social‐ecological systems become less vulnerable to shocks and stressors. …”
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"Arming half-baked people with weapons!" Information enclaving among professionals and the need for a care-centred model for antibiotic use information in Uganda, Tanzania and Mala... by Nayiga, S., MacPherson, E.E., Mankhomwa, J., Nasuwa, F., Pongolani, R., Kabuleta, R., Kesby, M., Dacombe, R., Hilton, S., Grace, Delia, Feasey, N., Chandler, C.I.R.

“…We carried out extensive documentary and literature reviews to characterise antibiotic information systems in each setting. <b>Results</b> Participants reported that the general public had been provided information on medicine use in all three countries by national drug authorities, health care providers and in package inserts. …”
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Uso y manejo de la cobertura arbórea en sistemas silvopastoriles en la subcuenca del río Copán, Honduras by Pérez, E., Richers, B., DeClerck, E., Casanoves, Fernando, Gobbi, J., Benjamin, Tamara

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Importance and practices of Egusi crops (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai, Cucumeropsis mannii Naudin and Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. cv. Aklamkpa) in sociolingu... by Achigan-Dako, Enoch G., Fagbemissi, R., Avohou, H.T., Vodouhe, R.S., Coulibaly, O., Ahanchédé, A.

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A scoping review of the incentives for promoting the adoption of agroecological practices and outcomes among rice farmers in Vietnam by Ogutu, Sylvester, Mockshell, Jonathan, Minh, Thai Thi, Remans, Roseline

“…These efforts have come as a result of increasing pressure on food systems to achieve global food security. Growing food demand, rising population, climate change, and natural resources degradation, make it necessary to transform the current production systems towards more sustainable models. …”
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Farmer participation in Research-for-Development to enhance cassava production in Cameroon by Njukwe, E.

“…Analysis of agronomic and sensory data showed that farmers generally preferred high yield, good mealiness, pest and disease resistance, early-maturity and ease in peeling, but regional preference varied for the branching habit, plant height, leafiness/plant canopy cover, long stem storage and root storage quality. …”
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Enhancing individual animal resilience to environmental disturbances to address low productivity in dairy cattle performing in sub-Saharan Africa by Oloo, Richard Dooso, Ojango, Julie M.K., Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C., Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher, Mrode, Raphael A., Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Chagunda, Mizeck G.G.

“…However, besides the general lack of enabling policy and institutional environments, production is negatively affected by environmental challenges such as high temperatures and heat stress, diseases and parasites, unreliable rainfall patterns, shortages of feeds and forages and undue preference for taurine cattle breeds regardless of their poor adaptability to prevailing local conditions. …”
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Community-based alternative breeding plans for indigenous sheep breeds in four agro-ecological zones of Ethiopia by Mirkena, T., Duguma, G., Willam, A., Wurzinger, Maria, Haile, Aynalem, Rischkowsky, Barbara A., Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Tibbo, Markos, Sölkner, Johann

“…The genetic gain per year in milk yield of Afar breed was in the order of 0.018 to 0.020 kg, while the genetic gain per generation for greasy fleece weight (kg) ranged from 0.016 to 0.024 in Menz. Generally, strong selection and shorter duration of ram use for breeding were the preferred options. …”
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Empowering growth: Training Burundi’s next generation of women and youth common bean seed producers by Hakizimana, Benadette, Ntawuyankira, Neilla, Ndabashinze, Blaise, Nchanji, Eileen

“…More frequent droughts and irregular rainfall due to climate change threaten agricultural production in general and bean production in particular. Furthermore, due to an inadequate seed supply and poorly adapted distribution systems that fail to meet user and market demand, smallholder farmers often resort to using “old” or recycled seeds, making them more vulnerable to pests and diseases. …”
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The emerging livestock feed markets in East Africa: A solution to feed shortages? by Nangole, E., Lukuyu, Ben A., Franzel, Steven, Baltenweck, Isabelle

“…Market information is needed to enhance feed marketing systems.…”
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Orius laevigatus Induces Plant Defenses in Sweet Pepper by Bouagga, Sarra, Pérez-Hedo, Mertixell, Rambla, Jose L., Granell, Antonio, Urbaneja, Alberto

“…laevigatus and sweet pepper, the behavior of O. laevigatus on the plants was studied and plant feeding behaviour quantified to compare general behaviors. Orius laevigatus spends the majority of its time (38%) feeding on apical meristems and apical fresh leaves, which were also preferred residence locations (Bouagga et al., 2017).…”
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Do we need to worry about the nutrition security of indigenous communities? Empirical Evidence from northeast India by Jamir, Chubbamenla, Ratna, Nazmun N., Jagannath, Pratyaya, Longkumer, Moarenla

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Assessment of the status of artificial insemination and its constraints in East Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Gedefa, T., Kebede, K., Yusuf, Y., Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher

“…Data on AI status, satisfaction, breeding method, controlled mating and AI delivery were analyzed using Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) chi- square procedures. Secondary data were analyzed using General Linear Model SAS methods. …”
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Understanding Farmer Information Ecosystems in Kenya: Insights on Access, Trust, Digital Channels, and AI-Assisted Advisory Evaluation across Kiambu, Kakamega, Meru, and Nakuru Cou... by Nganga, Kevin Gitau, Grossi, Amanda, Wanjau, Agnes Njambi, Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani, Otieno, Felix Owino, Koech, Grace Jerotich, Giraldo Mendez, Diana Carolina, Ghosh, Aniruddha, Kirwa, Lilian, Ngotho, Elias

“…This study investigates the general farmer information ecosystem in Kenya. Furthermore, it examines the shortcomings of AI-generated agricultural advisories in Kenya, particularly in terms of gender inclusivity and cultural relevance. …”
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Quantitatively evaluating the cross-sectoral and one health impact of interventions: A scoping review and case study of antimicrobial resistance by Naylor, N.R., Lines, J., Waage, Jeff, Wieland, Barbara, Knight, G.M.

“…The stated multi-level approach also allows for sub-systems to be modelled in succession, where resources are constrained.…”
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The need for awareness raising on the causes and treatment of mastitis in livestock among pastoralists in southern Ethiopia by Amenu, K., Grace, Delia, Szonyi, Barbara, Wieland, Barbara

“…Ethiopia has high prevalence of clinical and subclinical mastitis in different livestock species and production systems and these contribute substantially to poor productivity in affected herds. …”
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Observations on the efficiency of using different cashmere combs by Ansari-Renani, Hamid R., Mueller, Joaquin Pablo, Rischkowsky, Barbara, Seyed Momend, S.M., Ehsani, M., Moradi, Sepehr

“…If this is the case, small combs with short rods are preferable since more cashmere can be collected without affecting its quality…”
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Studies of the browsing and reproductive behaviour of the East African Dwarf goat by Wilson, P.N.

“…The preference of the goats was for succulent shoots at about head-height. …”
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IPGRI in sub-Saharan Africa: Regional report - SSA 1999-2000 by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…In the past, agricultural development has aimed at replacing traditional practices with farming systems based on exotic cash and food crops with chemical inputs, large-scale irrigation and mechanization. …”
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