Working Document Series Open Access A comparative study of secondary school students’ performance in civic education and government in senior secondary schools in Ondo State, Nigeria O.A. Babatuyi · O.A Ige · O. Olutimehin This study investigated a point of contact between Government and Civic Education as school subjects in relations to academic performance of the Ondo State Senior Secondary School Students. A descriptive survey design was adopted. A total … RUF-40503 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Role of cold plasma pre-treatment in enhancing the drying of ‘Keitt’ mango Z.A Belay · F. October · J. C. Oluwafemi · G Sigge +1 more Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a popular tropical fruit consumed throughout the world. However, when untreated before storage, the fruit undergoes progressive undesired changes, which result in postharvest losses. A management technique fo… RUF-40494 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Telecom network energy management for sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa: Towards a solution through a systems approach J. Lalk · C. Mbiika · G. A. Thopil A dependable, economically viable, environmentally friendly and sustainable energy system is a foundation of any modern society. The Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) telecommunications industry has seen, in the last years, a significant surge in f… RUF-40348 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Application of X-ray micro-computed tomography to detect bruise damage of pomegranate (cv. Wonderful) fruit du Plessis Anton · A. Ebrahiema · O.A. Fawole · Z. Hussien +1 more The key to extending the storage life and maintaining the quality of fresh fruit could rely on early detection and separation of fruit with mechanical damage such as bruising. A non-destructive technique was developed to detect bruise dama… RUF-39640 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of the airflow characteristics, cooling kinetics and quality keeping performances of various internal plastic liners in pomegranate fruit packaging A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit … RUF-38826 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of the airflow characteristics, cooling kinetics and quality keeping performances of various internal plastic liners in pomegranate fruit packaging A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit … RUF-38825 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of the airflow characteristics, cooling kinetics and quality keeping performances of various internal plastic liners in pomegranate fruit packaging A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit … RUF-38824 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Structural complexity and large-sized trees explain shifting species richness and carbon relationship across vegetation types Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako · Thomas Seifert 1. It is prominently claimed that enhancing forest diversity would play a dual role of nature conservation and climate regulation. While the idea is intuitively appealing, studies show that species richness effects on above-ground carbon (… RUF-38600 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Functional trait diversity is a stronger predictor of multifunctionality than dominance: Evidence from an Afromontane forest in South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako +2 more Studies on how biodiversity influences ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) help elucidate ecological mechanisms (e.g. niche complementarity and selection) underlying provision of multiple ecosystem services. While it is acknowledged that bi… RUF-38599 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A Study of the Dynamics of Sunburn Reduction in Apple (Malus domestica) Using Foliar Applications of a Combination of Boron and Calcium A. Mwije Apple fruit sunburn browning (SBB) is largely a climate-related disorder that reduces fruit quality leading to serious financial losses. The aim of this research was to unravel the mode-of-action by which post-full-bloom foliar boron plus … RUF-38555 2020 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Apple Peel Biochemical Changes after Foliar Application of Combined Boron and Calcium I. Phenolics and Physico-Chemical Attributes E. W. Hoffman · E. Lötze · A. Mwije Post-full bloom foliar applications of boron in combination with calcium (B+Ca) suppress fruit sunburn-browning incidence in apples (Malus domestica). However, the mode-of-action is not yet explained and hence, protocols to exploit this se… RUF-38554 2020 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Thermophysical properties of fruit—a review with reference to postharvest handling A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike The thermophysical data of fruit is vital to the study and optimization of postharvest handling processes. However, data available in the literature are not always consistent and must not be used directly. It is crucial to examine the accu… RUF-38422 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of The Potential of Jack Bean [CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS (L.) DC.] and Velvet Bean [mucuna pruriens (l.) Dc.] Aqueous Extracts as Post-Emergence Bio-Herbicides for Weed Control in Maize (ZEA MAYS L.) S Mabasa · P. J. Pieterse · J.T. Rugare The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of jack bean and velvet bean aqueous extracts when applied post-emergence alone or in combination with half dosage rates of atrazine on goosegrass, beggarticks, and maize. Three potted … RUF-38325 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effects of green manure cover crops (Canavalia ensiformis L. and Mucuna pruriens L.) on seed germination and seedling growth of maize and Eleusine indica L. and Bidens pilosa L. weeds S Mabasa · P. J. Pieterse · J.T. Rugare In Lab bioassays and Pot culture, we studied the allelopathic potential of aqueous extracts (0, 1.25, 2.5, 3.75 and 5 % wv-1 ) of green manure cover crops [jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) and velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L.)], on the g… RUF-38324 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimising ventilated package design for postharvest handling of pomegranate fruit in the cold chain M. Mukama Packaging is an indispensable unit operation in handling and distribution of fresh fruit. Studies on postharvest handling of a number of horticultural products highlighted the importance of package design and knowledge of fruit and package… RUF-38304 2019 CC BY 4.0 10 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) based analysis of the aerodynamic and thermodynamic performances of package designs during cooling of stacked pomegranates A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike The demand for pomegranate fruit is increasing due to the extensive knowledge acquired on the health benefits of pomegranate and the increased public awareness about functional food. Following this, there has been an increased interest in … RUF-38303 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effect of relative humidity on pomegranate quality under simulated ambient storage conditions A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike The effects of relative humidity (RH) on the quality of pomegranate fruit (‘Wonderful’) stored in ambient temperature (20°C) under low RH (65±6.79%) and high RH (95±1.23%) conditions were studied. Significantly high weight loss, up to 29.1… RUF-38302 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Advances in design and performance evaluation of fresh fruit ventilated distribution packaging: A review This review was initiated to realise the state-of-the art in optimising the ventilation and structural requirements of corrugated packaging carton design. Researchers have been using computational methods: computational fluid dynamics, part… RUF-38300 2020 CC BY 4.0 6 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access A virtual prototyping approach for redesigning the vent-holes of packaging for handling pomegranate fruit – A short communication A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike In a previous study, experimental analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling were used to analyse the cooling performances of two corrugated fibreboard package designs (CT1 and CT2) for handling pomegranate fruit. In these a… RUF-38299 2019 CC BY 4.0 6 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Analysing the dynamics of quality loss during precooling and ambient storage of pomegranate fruit A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike In this paper the spatiotemporal profile of quality loss of pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful) was investigated during precooling and simulated shelf conditions. The effects of relative humidity (RH) inside the cold room, polyliner inside the… RUF-38296 2019 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Analysis of the effects of package design on the rate and uniformity of cooling of stacked pomegranates: Numerical and experimental studies A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was developed, validated and used to analyse cooling char- acteristics of two different package designs (CT1 and CT2) used for postharvest handling of pomegranate fruit. The model incorporated geomet… RUF-38294 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Functional trait diversity is a stronger predictor of multifunctionality than dominance: Evidence from an Afromontane forest in South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako +2 more Studies on how biodiversity influences ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) help elucidate ecological mechanisms (e.g. niche complementarity and selection) underlying provision of multiple ecosystem services. While it is acknowledged that bi… RUF-38249 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Constraints affecting production and post-harvest handling of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) in Ethiopia F. Gurmu · S. Hussein · M. Laing Sweetpotato is an important food security crop for millions of households in sub- Saharan Africa. However, its production is constrained by a number of biotic, abiotic and socioeconomic factors. The objective of this study was to assess an… RUF-37810 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The crucial role of agricultural development in economic growth and industrialization of Africa and the call for integrated services delivery C.T. Kadzere This paper explores how agricultural development is closely interconnected to economic development and industrialization, and how Africa could embrace this reality and develop agriculture, its economy, and industrialize. Africa boasts land… RUF-37792 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access From researching about farmers to researching with farmers: Experiences of the University of Limpopo’s Centre for Rural Community Empowerment (CRCE) in Limpopo Province, South Africa E. M Letsoalo · N.M. Mollel Through the Centre for Rural Community Empowerment (CRCE), students, academics and community members at the University of Limpopo interact in shaping and improving the training of students, impact of university knowledge on community membe… RUF-37758 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
