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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExtension Model Based on Farmers’ Resources and Need to Improve Feed Technology AdoptionAgustina Abdullah, Indrawirawan IndrawirawanFeed technology is essential for improving beef cattle productivity, yet its adoption by farmers often remains partial and misaligned with their actual needs. This study aimed to develop a context-responsive agricultural extension model to enhance the adoption of feed-related innovations among beef cattle farmers. The research was conducted in Herlang and Bulukumpa Districts, Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Using a … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 5 May 2026 · 1,467 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractVolume 2: and SGAMR Goes!Chiara Bedon, Mario D’Aniello, Flavio StochinoThe year 2018 starts with a great confirmation for SGAMR! The journal has been selected to host the extended version of some selected papers presented during the 6th International Workshop on Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE2017), held at the University of Cagliari (Italy) during November 2017. A summary of selected papers from highly ranked, international scientists can be … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 28 Aug 2020 · 5,737 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMultidimensional Sustainability Assessment of Marica Goat Farming in Contrasting Agroecological Zones of South Sulawesi, IndonesiaA. Amidah Amrawaty, Indrawirawan, Agustina Abdullah, Muhammad Ihsan Andi DagongThe Marica goat, a local breed in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, is highly adaptable to arid environments but faces a continuous population decline. This study assessed the sustainability of Marica goat farming in Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The research focusing on two agroecological zones: the mountainous Kelara District and the coastal Tamalatea District. A rapid appraisal approach was employed, integrating … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 7 Nov 2025 · 2,308 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRoles of Community Empowerment in Community Policing Program in Addis Ababa Police CommissionDawit HabetegabraelEffective policing demands active participation and engagement of the local community. Addis Ababa Police Commission implemented community policing to work with the community to solve crime-related problems proactively. However, the nature and type of power granted to the community affect the objectives. This study examined the roles of community empowerment in community policing at the Ketene level in Addis Ababa. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 2 Jan 2025 · 4,840 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA New Hybrid Model to Predict the Performance of Trainee Teachers Based on Clustering and ClassificationYissam Lakhdar, Khawla EL-Bendadi, Brahim BakkasThis article explores how artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning, can be used to assess and predict the performance of trainee teachers in Morocco. Considering the country's focus on integrating technology into education and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors propose a novel hybrid model that combines clustering and classification algorithms. This model aims to understand the Information … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 9 · 26 Jun 2024 · 5,100 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalyzing Food Security through Flood Recession Farming: A Case Study of the Upper East Region, GhanaJohn Aloba Atubiga, Alobit Baba AtubigaSustainable Development Goals one and two aim at reducing poverty and eradicating hunger by the year 2030. However, the realization of these goals, especially among subsistent farmers in Africa, is marred by the occurrence of climatic events such as floods and drought which have retarded crop production in the sub-region. This means that there is a need to explore other … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 5 Dec 2022 · 5,649 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExploring the Impact of Floods on Rural Communities on Emerging Food Security Challenges in GhanaJohn Aloba Atubiga, Eric DonkorThe article analyzed the impact of floods on rural communities onemerging food security challenges in Ghana using the Bawku West District of theUpper East Region of Ghana as a case study. Flooding has become the mostdestructive natural hazard which affectsrural livelihoods, especially subsistent farmers. The data for the study wereobtained through the use of the mixed method. 150 households were … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 19 Sep 2022 · 6,763 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnxiety-Focused Classification Using Smartphone-Based Gait Analysis and Deep Learning ModelsMinchan Kang, Gou-Sung Degbey, Hyunhwa Lee et al.Mood disorders, such as anxiety, significantly impact individual well-being and present challenges to healthcare systems globally. Traditional screening methods, including self-administered symptom questionnaires, provide valuable insights into symptoms but may miss dynamic fluctuations. This study explores the potential of smartphone inertial sensors and deep learning models for anxiety risk classification. Using gait data from 36 participants, collected via smartphone accelerometers … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 7 · 16 Jul 2026 · 821 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWillingness to Communicate in English: Academic Motivation and using English outside the Classroom as PredictorsMr. Ahmed Fahim YoussefWillingness to Communicate (WTC) in English has become a field of interest since the construct was introduced by McCroskey and Baer in 1985. This study, investigated 230 trainee teachers' Willingness to Communicate in English with a focus on their Academic Motivation and Their use of English outside the classroom. Gender, nationality, ethnic group, specialization and years of study at the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 12 · 11 Dec 2016 · 7,930 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEstimated Acrylamide Intake from Coffee Consumption in Latin AmericaAna Carolina Vieira Porto, Otniel Freitas-Silva, Jeane Santos da Rosa, Leda Maria Fortes GottschalkThe presence of acrylamide in foods such as coffee can pose risks to human health. Coffee consumption and production in Latin America have increased in recent years. According to the FAO, world coffee consumption is divided into five groups of countries according to average yearly per capita consumption: (i) between 8.0 kg and 12 kg; (ii) between 4.1 kg and … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 2 · 10 Jul 2015 · 7,939 accessesView PDFCite