Theses & Dissertations Open Access Dietary aflatoxin exposure among children (6-24 months) in Morogoro rural district, Tanzania Modest Beata In Morogoro Rural District - Tanzania, the majority of the mothers/caregivers use cereal-based complementary foods that are prone to aflatoxin contamination. This study aimed at evaluating aflatoxin exposure in children 6-24 months and its… RUF-37288 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Partnership construction and value co-creation to address voids in rice production: The case of rice value chains in Uganda P. Kibwika · Hilary Semaana Rugema · H. Sseguya Since the establishment of One Stop Center Farmer Associations (OSCAs) in Uganda 13 years ago, no documentation of the work done had been carried out. This study was conducted on the partnership and value co-creation initiatives implemente… RUF-37286 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Information quality, sharing and usage in farmer organizations: The case of rice value chains in Bugiri and Luwero Districts, Uganda P. Kibwika · Hilary Semaana Rugema · H. Sseguya Information is the connection of all components of a value chain network, activities and operations. Information transfer depends on the level of trust and interaction in the structure of the chain’s information system. This study was cond… RUF-37285 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Tree species diversity promotes above ground carbon storage through functional diversity and functional dominance The relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem function has increasingly been debated as the cornerstone of the processes behind ecosystem services delivery. Experimental and natural field-based studies have come up with nonconsistent… RUF-37284 2016 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Integrated feature extraction approach towards detection of polymorphic malware in executable files RUF-37283 2017 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Structural feature engineering approach for detecting polymorphic malware RUF-37282 2017 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Ecosystem service importance and use vary with socio-environmental factors: A study from household-surveys in local communities of South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Cori Ham · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Ecosystem services (ESs) underpin human livelihoods around the world. Understanding how socio-environmental aspects influence stakeholders’ perceptions and use of ESs, is important for decision-making processes that target the social expec… RUF-37277 2017 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Non-timber forest products and their contribution to households income around Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Judith Syombua Mbau · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga +1 more In the recent decades, there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to livelihoods, development, and poverty alleviation among the rural populace. This has been prompted by the fact that communi… RUF-37276 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access A review of the farming of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) in Malawi: policy research directions for aquaculture development in Malawi E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa The lack of better performing native fish species for aquaculture led the government of Malawi to import the exotic common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) from Israel in 1976. Growth trials at Domasi and Kasinthula Experimental Stations had show… RUF-37275 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Application resource management for highly computational applications in the operational environment: a critical review Joseph Balikuddembe · Jael Gudu Computational resources have such a significant influence on the operation of any software application, it is therefore important to understand how these applications utilize these resources. Modern resource-intensive enterprise and scient… RUF-37273 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Influence of climate variability and length of rainy season on crop yields in semiarid Botswana Jimmy Byakatonda · Piet K. Kenabathob · D.B. Moalafhib · B.P. Paridaa Climate variability and change is expected to affect agricultural productivity among other sectors. Studying the influence of this variability on crop production is one measure of generating climate change resilience strategies. In this st… RUF-37269 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Mapping the potential for hay making in rangelands: a methodological proposition H. Makuma-Massa This paper presents information useful to various stakeholders, including land managers, agency personnel, practitioners, and researchers, as it presents methodology for: determining the best period for hay harvest corresponding to peak pr… RUF-37260 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Spatial and temporal analysis of forest cover change in Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Judith Syombua Mbau · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi Multi-temporal land-use and land-cover data provides a historical vehicle for determining and evaluating long-term trends in bio-physical landscapes. Land-use and land-cover assessment and mapping is one of the most useful applications of … RUF-37259 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Nutrient density of complementary foods formulated from a blend of teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more Both protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient malnutrition are highly prevalent among infants and children in poor community settings in the developing world, especially the Sub-Saharan African countries. One of the food-based approac… RUF-37254 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2017
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report July-September 2017 This report describes key activities of the Secretariat of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) during the period 1 July-30 September 20171. Following the mid-term review of RUFORUM’s Strategic Bus… RUF-37253 2017 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socio-economic determinants of pastoralists’ choice of camel production in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa +1 more Camel production is a potential avenue for improved food and income security in dryland areas of East Africa. Despite this potential, there is a dearth of information on the increasing choice of camel production among pastoralists in the r… RUF-37245 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Development of emission recovery multipurpose household backyard kiln for charcoal production J.G.M. Majaliwa · Solomon Ongora An Emission Recovery Multipurpose Backyard Charcoal making kiln was designed and constructed at Kyambogo University in Uganda. The design has modifications made on the Traditional Earth kiln commonly used in Uganda and included four compar… RUF-37244 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Use of plants as dyes: A case study of the use of pre-mordanting method to dye cotton fabric with extracts from Allium burdickii J. Thuo Githaiga · D. Agulei Karen · J. I. Mwasiagi · Charles Nzila Some of the synthetic dyes and mordants are harmful to the environment. The aim of this research was to study the dyeing of cotton fabric using extracts from wild leek (Allium burdickii). The bark of mango tree was used as a mordant. The p… RUF-37241 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Serological survey of Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti in cattle and goats from smallholder farms in Angónia, Tete Province, Mozambique Cavele Alfeu · A. Nhacumbe Alsacia · P. Souza Bárbara · C. Aida Cristina +5 more Rearing cattle and goats is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Mozambique where animals are raised in traditional production systems in communal pastures. Despite its importance, there is little information on their … RUF-37236 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Mapping spatial variability of hydric soil properties to delineate Khalong-la-lithunya wetlands Khoeli Makhala · Masopha Makoae · Botle Mapeshoane · Mokhatla Molefe +4 more Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-… RUF-37223 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of harvesting time on groundnut yield and yield components in Northern Mozambique Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important legume crop in Mozambique which is grown for food as well as cash. It’s an indeterminate growth habit and below the ground nature of fruiting makes it difficult to determine the … RUF-37216 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of sustainable innovation performance by smallholder dairy farmers in Malawi Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika The smallholder dairy farmer’s performance and ability to improve productivity for increased incomes, is driven by their level of innovativeness. Knowledge on the nature, degree and frequency of innovations provide opportunities for suppor… RUF-37213 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access The influence of soil moisture on maize growth and yield in flood recession farming in the Okavango Delta: the case of maize L. Bosekeng · M. Chimbari · G. Mmopelwa · G. Wiles Flood recession farming (locally known as molapo farming) is a farming system which is based on natural irrigation and fertilization of the floodplain where crops are cultivated on the remaining soil moisture of the receding flood. Maize (… RUF-37212 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Effect of toasting on phytic acid, protein and pH in a plant-based diet and its ingesta in fed catfish T. Moses Dhikusooka · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · W. Wesley Lazaro +2 more Feed accounts for up to 70% of production costs in aquaculture, hence reducing this cost is needed for rural development. Plant ingredients commonly used in feed contain phytic acid that forms indigestible complexes with nutrients thus red… RUF-37207 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Honeybee production practices in Sekota district, northern Ethiopia A. Bezabih · Eyassu Seifu · Alemu Tewodros This study was conducted to assess honeybee production practices in Sekota district, northern Ethiopia. The district comprises a total of 33 kebeles (peasant associations at the lowest admistrative level) which were classified into three h… RUF-37204 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
