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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleImprovement Mechanisms of Management Information System (MIS) In Iran's Agricultural Extension OrganizationAli Asadi, Abdolmotalleb Rezaei, Ahmad RezvanfarThis research describes the MIS improvement mechanisms in Iran's Agricultural Extension Organization. A survey study was applied as a methodology of research work. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that addressed to evaluating managers’ responses regarding to MIS improvement mechanisms. All mechanisms had mean score greater than 5 as perceived by managers which implied that most mechanisms are moderately … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2008 · 7,865 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleFactors Influencing the Design of Electronic learning system in Agricultural ExtensionAmir Ahmadpour, Mehdi Mirdamadi, Jamal F. Hosseini, Mohamad ChizariProblem statement: Nowadays appropriate training and education are important. Still some organizations make the mistake of not training their employees adequately in the utilization of ICT or in the use of internet information systems, often due to the cost of providing training and the loss in productivity when employees are absent. But many organizations have adopted e-learning as a solution … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 25 Aug 2011 · 7,990 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleInterpretive Perspective of Knowledge Management Stance in Agricultural Knowledge Information System to Fostering Research/Extension LinkageIraj MalekmohammadiProblem statement: Knowledge Management (KM) as a "starter" and Agricultural Knowledge Information System (AKIS) act as an "engine" to sustainable development. Approach: This article explored the role of KM as Agricultural Knowledge Initiative (AKI) to link up agricultural research and extension to foster agricultural development. A dominant-less dominant design was applied to describe the KM and AKIS integration frameworks as … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,127 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffectiveness of Agricultural Extension ActivitiesAli AL-Sharafat, Mohammad Altarawneh, Ebraheem AltahatProblem statement: Jordan’s agricultural extension service is seriously under-staffed and its effectiveness is consequently compromised. Reservations are being expressed about the performance and capability of the agricultural extension system in Jordan. The performance of this sector has been disappointing and has failed to transfer agricultural technology to the farmers. The main objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 5 Apr 2012 · 9,470 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPolicies Affect the Application of Information and Communication Technologies by Agricultural Extension ServiceSeyed Jamal F. Hosseini, Mehrdad Niknami, Gholamreza H. Hosseini NejadProblem statement: The majority of rural population in Iran has limited access to agricultural information. However, bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas has been a major challenge for authorities in Iran. Agricultural extension by its nature can have an important role in this regard. Approach: This study aimed at examining the perception of extension specialists in Iran … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2009 · 7,323 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOntology Based Knowledge Management System Design for Organic FarmingMuqeem Ahmed, Afrah Fathima, Mohammad Islam et al.In the current agricultural system, information is often gathered manually, and farmers make decisions based on their judgment. Occasionally, they seek advice from experts and extension officers. Numerous information systems have recently emerged, offering insights into organic farming practices. However, this information is dispersed across various contexts, formats, and media on the Internet, making it challenging to access. Utilizing ontology … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 25 Mar 2026 · 1,436 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractClimate Adaptive Measures Among Smallholder Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, NigeriaObot Akaninyene, Obiekwe NgoziAgricultural production/activities in Nigeria depends on rainfall, which often occurs only at certain times of the year and thus makes agriculture very susceptible to crop failure, insect infestation which causes poor returns on agricultural produce for farmers . Adoption of climate change mitigating strategies is key to coping with variations in weather conditions and the achievement of increased agricultural production … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 19 Sep 2022 · 6,261 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Adopting Agricultural Technologies on Profitability and Production Practices of Tribal Farmers in BangladeshJasim Uddin Ahmed, Md. Abul Kashem, Tabia Binte Shan et al.The study identified the factors affecting tribal farmers’ decision adopting agricultural technologies in Bangladesh. A total of 600 respondents were surveyed using multi-stage sampling technique from Sylhet (Garo, Khasia and Manipuri gropus) and Chittagong (Chakma, Marma and Tanchang groups) divisions. The study revealed that the mostly practiced farming systems were C-L-P, C-P-H and C-L-H. In the study areas, over 80 … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 14 Jun 2021 · 7,353 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractThe Timeless Contribution of Rootstocks towards Successful Horticultural Farming: From Ancient Times to the Climate Change EraIoannis E. PapadakisGrafting is a horticultural practice by which living vegetative plant organs (root, stem and/or buds) of either the same genotype or, usually, different genotypes belonging to the same species, genus, subfamily and/or family, are tightly connected to each other to form a double-compound plant. In fact, it is a method of asexual (clonal-vegetative) propagation of plants. The basal part of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 16 Dec 2016 · 9,521 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWomen’s Participation in Agricultural Activities at Forest Land Areas of BangladeshRajwana Munmun, Md. Asaduzzaman Sarker, Mohammad Jiaul Hoque, Khondokar Humayun KabirWomen first initiated agricultural practices and demonstrated the art of science of farming. Women played a key role in the conservation of basic support system. The main objective of this research was to determine the extent of participation in agricultural activities by the rural women in Madhupur forest areas. An attempt was made to explore the potentials factors that influence … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 9 May 2015 · 7,338 accessesView PDFCite