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CLIFF-GRADS Science Collaboration Series 2020 - Thematic student session: Ruminant systems by Leahy, Sinead, Feyissa, Abraham A, Pepeeta, Bulelani, Martínez, Juan V, Arowolo, Muhammed

“…Particularly for the Round 3 CLIFF-GRADS whose research stays have been delayed due to the global Covid-19 Pandemic. …”
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CLIFF-GRADS Science Collaboration Series 2020 - Thematic student session: Rice systems by Sander, Björn Ole, Gebremedhin, Tegegnework, P, Sruthi, Idris, Sani, Mboyerwa, Primitiva, Cuong, Ong Quoc, Kashyap, Durba, Edwards, Glory

“…Particularly for the Round 3 CLIFF-GRADS whose research stays have been delayed due to the global Covid-19 Pandemic. …”
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Characteristics of dietary intake in relation to the consumption of home-produced foods among farm women in two rural areas of Kenya: A preliminary study by Morimoto, Yasuyuki, Kishino, Madoka, Hirose, Miru, Hida, Azumi, Tada, Yuki, Ishikawa-Takata, Kazuko, Hara, Kenta, Irie, Kenji, Maundu, Patrick

“…A participant observation study with weighted dietary records was conducted in August 2019. Enumerators stayed in each targeted household for approximately one week and measured the ingredients and dishes. …”
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Atlas of African agriculture research and development: Revealing agriculture's place in Africa by Sebastian, Kate

“….; Gilbert, Marius; Guo, Zhe; Koo, Jawoo; Mattioli, Raffaele; Olofinbiyi, Tolulope; Portman, Felix; Ramankutty, Navin; Robinson, Timothy; Shaw, Alexandra; Siebert, Stefan; Stads, Gert-Jan; Thornton, Philip K.; Trabucco, Antonio; Van Wart, Justin; von Grebmer, Klaus; Wiesmann, Doris; Wint, William; Wood, Stanley; Wood-Sichra, Ulrike; Yin, Sandra; Yohannes, Yisehac; Zormer, Robert This record also includes the following synopsis: Sebastian, Kate. 2014. …”
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Det soldyrkande folket! : en studie kring behov av skugga på våra badplatser, tillämpat i gestaltningsprinciper by Flodin, Helena

“…I arbetet undersöks Helsingborgs stads 17 badplatser, för att se var det finns skuggplatser, vilka funktioner och service som finns samt utmärkande karaktärsdrag. …”

Stakeholders’ perceptions on performance of the Livestock Disease Surveillance system in Uganda: A case of Pallisa and Kumi Districts by Namayanja, Josephine, Dione, Michel M., Kungu, Joseph M.

“…Poor communication along the surveillance system chain and inadequate staffing were noted as the major challenges faced by the surveillance system in the two districts. …”
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Review of Intellectual Assets Principles of CGIAR by CGIAR Independent Evaluation Arrangement

“…The Review found that the implementation of the IA Principles has proceeded systematically with a number of improvements, including a notable increase in legal staffing at each Center, development of a review and oversight process, a robust reporting process and launching of the CGIAR Legal/IP Network (CLIPnet) community of practice. …”
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Concerns for Sustainability: Integration of Natural Resource and Environmental Issues in the Research Agenda of NARS by Crosson, Pierre, Anderson, Jock R.

“…The capacity of most NARS to effectively incorporate natural resource and environmental issues in their research agenda also is problematic. Current NARS staffing reflects their commitment to traditional commodity research, which gives relatively little weight to natural resource and environmental impacts. …”
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Gender-responsive nature-positive solutions for resilient agri-food systems by Kinuthia, Dickson, Wallin, Elsa, Bryan, Elizabeth, Davis, Kristin E., Oingo, Balentine

“…Nature-positive solutions (NPS) seek to address the negative effects of climate change, restore biodiversity, and sustainably manage land and water resources through strategies implemented at farm and community levels, drawing on both traditional and scientific knowledge, while ensuring that agriculture stays within planetary boundaries. Given gender differences in livelihood roles, control over resources, and influence over livelihood decisions, men and women have different needs from and preferences for nature-positive solutions. …”
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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.

“…Antibiotic resistance is a globally recognized health concern which leads to longer hospital stays, increased morbidity, increased mortality, and higher medical costs. …”
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Role of land access in youth migration and youth employment decisions: Empirical evidence from rural Nigeria by Ghebru, Hosaena, Amare, Mulubrhan, Mavrotas, George, Ogunniyi, Adebayo

“…Similar analysis on the influence of land access on youth employment choices shows strong evidence that the larger the size of the expected land inheritance the lower the likelihood of the youth being involved in non-agricultural activities and a higher chance of staying in agriculture or the dual sector. The results further reveal that youth in areas with a high level of agricultural commercialization and modernization seem to be more responsive to land access considerations in making migration and employment decisions than are youth residing in less commercialized areas. …”
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Stories of Change: Rwanda: Understanding how Rwanda created an enabling environment for improvements in nutrition and the challenges that remain by Iruhiriye, Elyse, Olney, Deanna K., Ramani, Gayathri V., Heckert, Jessica, Niyongira, Emmanuel, Frongillo, Edward A.

“…Furthermore, stunting reduction has varied across the country with some districts experiencing declines in stunting (“reduced stunting districts”), while in others stunting has either increased or stayed the same (“non-reduced stunting districts”). …”
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Status of agricultural extension and rural advisory services worldwide: Summary report by Swanson, Burton, Davis, Kristin E.

“…Since these major changes occurred in advisory services, no global assessment has been done of the status of programmes, staffing, capacities, and financing. The last (and only) time these data were collected was in 1988 under the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (Swanson, Farner, and Bahal 1990). …”
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IITA-World Bank Establish Regional Hub for Fertilizers and soil Health in West Africa [Set-up and Operationalization of Regional partnership for impact] by Crouch, Jonathan, Vanlauwe, Bernard, Muzata, Barbra

“…Environmental and Social Screening: Initial compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standard (ESS) Framework enabled IITA to initiate physical renovations of the designated hub building at its headquarters in Ibadan. 2. Recruitment and Staffing: Recruitment processes commenced for the Director, Senior Agronomist, Senior Data Scientist, and Junior Data Scientist, who will oversee the hub's operations. 3. …”
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Implementation matters: program impact pathway analysis of four sectoral nutrition-sensitive interventions in Anambra and Kebbi States, Nigeria by Ezekannagha, O., Drimie, S., von Fintel, D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Mbhenyane, X.

“…Conclusion: Closing Nigeria’s nutrition-sensitive implementation gap demands a dual response: fix tangible barriers – staffing, infrastructure, and procurement – and institutionalize community-led planning and adaptive management to keep dose–reach–fidelity–recruitment on track. …”
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Forestry research in Sub-Sahara Africa: time for reflection by Temu, A.B., Kowero, G.S.

“…SSA and the world stand to loose the opportunity to benefit from SSA forestry resources unless affirmative action is taken.…”
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Flock structure, level of production, and marketing of three Ethiopian goat types kept under different production systems by Tadesse, D., Urge, Mengistu, Animut, G., Mekasha, Yoseph

“…On average, female goats in the study area gave first birth at the age of 1.4 years, kidded every 8.6 months and stayed on production/kidding for about 5 years, giving daily milk yield of 0.37 liter. …”
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Flock structure, level of production, and marketing of three Ethiopian goat types kept under different production systems by Tadesse, D., Urge, Mengistu, Animut, G., Mekasha, Yoseph

“…On average, female goats in the study area gave first birth at the age of 1.4 years, kidded every 8.6 months and stayed on production/kidding for about 5 years, giving daily milk yield of 0.37 liter. …”
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Rapid assessment of safety of informal fish value chains in the Western Province of Zambia, June–August 2014 by Soto, R.A.

“…A number of food safety issues along the value chain have been identified, such as the application of chemicals intended for preservation of grains on dry fish; the use of poisons to capture fish; growth of mold on fish that have over-stayed and the lack of well-equipped market places. …”
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Efecto de la temperatura del suelo y su oscilación sobre el crecimiento y la acumulación de nutrimentos en la parte aérea del café by Franco, C.M.

“…After staying about two hours at this higher level the temperature decreased slowly until reaching again the morning temperature. …”
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