Journal articles Open Access Risk Factors for School Absenteeism and Dropout: A Meta-Analytic Review M. Assink · J. Gubbels · C. E. Van der Put School absenteeism and dropout are associated with many different life-course problems. To reduce the risk for these problems it is important to gain insight into risk factors for both school absenteeism and permanent school dropout. Until… RUF-39200 2019 CC BY 4.0 12 Mar 2021
Project reports Open Access Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme Call for proposals EACEA/07/2020-List of proposals selected for funding The Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme supports higher education cooperation between countries in Africa. The scheme aims to promote sustainable development and ultimately contribute to poverty reduction by increasing the availability o… RUF-38827 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Nov 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Dynamically processing agricultural data from controlled legume sites C. Béra · W. De Meuter · E. Gonzalez Boix · K. Kambona +3 more Smart agriculture is becoming a discipline with increased data processing requirements due to the need to understand complex agricultural ecosystems. In these ecosystems, modern digital technologies, that extend conventional tools (e.g., r… RUF-38432 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Partnerships for sustainable health care systems – the International Medical Program approach The International Medical Program (IMP) is unique in Region Östergötland by its contribution to better health care both locally and globally. The programme generates opportunities for individuals to gain new experience, develop as professi… RUF-38343 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae for integrated management of termites (Isoptera: Termitidae) in maize in Siaya County A.W. Khaenje Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the major staple crops in Africa contributing significantly to food security; however its production has been declining in the recent past. Termites are one of the major yield reducers accounting for 50-100% lo… RUF-38120 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2019
Working Document Series Open Access Science for development and EU-Africa advanced training partnerships: the case of TropiKMan PhD programme J.B. de Macedo · A.M.P. Melo Science for development is the goal of many EU-Africa advanced training partnerships but few promote North-South-South relations and attempt to bridge science and management as explicitly as the new PhD programme described here. The Tropik… RUF-36792 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis) M.R. Nabbika Sweet potato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures and the low level o… RUF-35524 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cowpea marketing in Uganda: a case study of soroti and pallisa districts Charles Francis. Emaju Cowpea is a very important crop in Uganda, particularly among the north and northeastern tribes because of its versatility and economic importance. An increase in production of cowpea demands that reliable information on the marketing of c… RUF-35408 2000 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Tertiary education: A prerequisite to meet global challenges M.J. Kropff · H.J.M. Löffler · C.A.D.M. Van de Vijver Innovation is considered to be crucial for addressing societal and economic challenges and opportunities in the agro-food domain. This calls for high-level educated employees, for which tertiary education is crucial. Since system innovatio… RUF-34279 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Embedding entrepreneurship in agribusiness teaching in African Universities to enhance competitiveness of the agribusiness sector N. P. Carsten · K. Manjur · P.M. Mshenga · B. Mugonola +1 more In recent times, there has been changes taking place in agriculture requiring smallholder farmers to shift their focus from subsistence farming to commercialisation. This can be enhanced by connecting agricultural education and research to… RUF-33843 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Technical reports Open Access Scoping study of Quality Assurance Mechanisms in selected NATURA Universities: Wellington Ekaya · Agnes Akwang Obua-Ogwal The scoping study on quality assurance mechanisms in selected European universities of the NATURA network was conducted as one of the activities under RUFORUM’s EDULINK project titled “Strengthening the capacity of universities in eastern,… RUF-33589 2009 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening S&T Capacity in Africa: Engaging Women and Youth - Strategies, Lessons and Experiences from YPARD and YPARD Africa M. Cherbonnier · C. Paisley Though the African agricultural sector has been growing steadily in the last decade, the contribution of young people to this sector remains limited. The literature points to a considerable decline in interest by African youths in agricult… RUF-33157 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of Macropropagation Technology in Production of Disease Free Banana Seedlings in Central and Eastern Kenya J. Mbaka · R. Muasya · M. Mwangi · Njau Njeri Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most important food crops that contribute to the food security of the majority small holders in Kenya. However, due to diseases, banana production has not reached its full potential. Fusarium wilt caused by… RUF-31548 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2013
