AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS IN NIGERIA | RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS AND PROJECT TOPICS ON EDUCATION

281. A TAXONOMY OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE METHODS: AN INTERVENTION MAPPING APPROACH

» ABSTRACT In this paper, we introduce the Intervention Mapping (IM) taxonomy of behaviour change methods and its potential to be developed into a coding taxonomy. That is, although IM and its taxonomy of behaviour change methods are not in fact new, because IM was originally developed as a tool for intervention development, this potential was not immediately apparent. Second, in explaining the IM t...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 156 engagements |

282. INCOME AND WEALTH HETEROGENEITY IN THE MACROECONOMY

» Abstract How do movements in the distribution of income and wealth affect the macroeconomy? We analyze this question using a calibrated version of the stochastic growth model with partially uninsurable idiosyncratic risk and movements in aggregate productivity. Our main finding is that, in the stationary stochastic equilibrium, the behavior of the macroeconomic aggregates can be almost perfectly d...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 147 engagements |

283. DETERMINANTS OF DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY FOR RICE PARBOILIN...

» Abstract : The widespread use of traditional rice parboiling methods in Benin leads to poor quality of final rice. To address this problem, the national agricultural research institute of Benin and Africa Rice Center have developed improved rice parboiling technology. An educational video developed by AfricaRice was used for it diffusion. Women have expressed high interest in the use of the techno...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 150 engagements |

284. FARMER’S PERCEPTIONS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE, ITS DETERMIN...

» Abstract: This study presents analysis of farmer’s perceptions and adaptation strategies to climate change, its determinants and impacts in Qwara district. The study aims to assess the causes, indicators and determinants of climate change based on smallholder farmers’ perception. Systematic random sampling method was used to select 100 sample households. Structured and semi structured ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 158 engagements |

285. LOOKING INSIDE THE DETERMINANTS AND THE EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION PR...

» ABSTRACT Ongoing research agendas regarding the intersection between entrepreneurship and innovation in academia still demand analysis about the antecedents/consequences of enterprise university collaborations. On the one hand, little is known about how enterprise university collaborations manage their resources/capabilities to develop entrepreneurial innovation projects, as well as how do enterpr...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 161 engagements |

286. INSTITUTIONS IN THE MALIAN COTTON SECTOR: DETERMINANTS OF SUPPLY

» Abstract:Cotton, the source of livelihood for millions of poor rural households and contributingsignificantly to export revenues, is a vital commodity for the economic and social developmentof Mali. Decline in international prices and weak institutional arrangements are two recentdevelopments threatening the sustainability of the Malian cotton sector. This study quantitativelyanalyzes cotton growe...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 154 engagements |

287. DETERMINANTS OF VULNERABILITY OF HEADED HOUSEHOLDS TO FOOD INSECURITY IN LAFIA L...

» ABSTRACT: This study examined the determinants of vulnerability of headed households to food insecurity in Lafia LocalGovernment Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria: A gender based analysis. The specific objectives were to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of male and female headed households in the study area; identify the determinants ofvulnerability of households to food insecurity and ident...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 167 engagements |

288. DETERMINANTS OF HIGH YIELDING WHEAT VARIETIES ADOPTION BY SMALL-HOLDER FARMERS I...

» AbstractAdoption of high yielding wheat varieties is one of the measures presumed to enhance wheat yield in Ethiopia.However, there are several socioeconomic and institutional factors that limit the adoption of high yielding wheatvarieties. The main objective of this study was to identify factors affecting adoption of high yielding wheatvarieties in Mao Komo district of Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 135 engagements |

289. INVESTMENT DETERMINANTS IN SELF-CONSUMPTION FACILITIES: CHARACTERIZATION AND QUA...

» Abstract Self consumption energy facilities are presented as viable and sustainable solutions in the energy transition scenario in which many countries are immersed. However, they rely on dispersed and private investments in the territory. Given the uneven growth in the number of self consumption facilities in Europe, the main objective of this study is to identify and measure the investment deter...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 164 engagements |

290. THE DETERMINANTS OF CUCUMBER FARMERS’ PESTICIDE USE BEHAVIOR IN CENTRAL IRAN: ...

» Abstract The investigation of the rising use of pesticides in the Yazd City is a remarkable issue, the respective witnesses on the factors affecting the issue are lacking. For this reason, this contribution was intended to investigate the determinants of the pesticide use behavior (PUB) using the design of sequential exploratory mixed method in central Iran. In the qualitative phase, verbal data (...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 179 engagements |

291. DETERMINANTS OF COFFEE PRODUCER MARKET OUTLET CHOICE IN GOLOLCHA DISTRICT OF ORO...

» The study was conducted in Gololcha District of Arsi Zone with the objective of identifying determinants of coffee producermarket outlet choice. The primary data were collected through personal interviews from a total of 154 producers, using structured and semi structured questionnaires. The multivariate probit model result indicated that the sex of the household head,level of education, means of ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 136 engagements |

292. ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANT PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AGENTS IN LEBAK DI...

» The purpose of this study was to find out the determinants of the performance of agricultural extension agents in Lebak District and to analyze the determinants of the performance of Agricultural Extension agents in Lebak District. Determination of the research location was deliberately chosen purpose sampling based on certain considerations. The population unit in this study was 117 agricultural ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 139 engagements |

293. DETERMINANTS OF FARMERS’ TREE PLANTING BEHAVIOUR IN THE NORTH WEST REGION OF C...

» ABSTRACT Poor households in Cameroon rely on trees and tree based products like the bark of Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalman (Rosaceae) (henceforth called Prunus) that are harvested from the wild. Due to unsustainable bark harvesting practices, the European Union, which is Cameroon’s main market for Prunus bark, banned its importation. To reduce pressure on existing natural stock, research ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 335 engagements |

294. NOTES ON THE DETERMINANTS OF INNOVATION: A MULTI-PERSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

» Abstract The study of innovation and technological change is an increasing field of economic enquire because innovation can be considered a major engine of growth. This paper is concerned with the determinants of innovation and technological change. Different theoretical approaches present in the literature are systematically considered. The aim of this work is to offer an overview of contribution...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 157 engagements |

295. DETERMINANTS OF FARMERS’ INTENTION TO USE ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES: PHEROMONE...

» Sustainable agriculture depends on the use of eco friendly technologies by farmers.This research was conducted to identify and evaluate farmers’ intent to use pheromone traps for controlling rice pests in paddy farms of Simorgh County, Mazandaran Province. Methodologically, this research was carried out using a questionnaire based survey. The statistical population of this research included ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 129 engagements |

296. ADVANCING CLIMATE-SMART-AGRICULTURE IN DEVELOPING DRYLANDS: JOINT ANALYSIS OF TH...

» Abstract Water stress and soil infertility are the greatest constraining factors for higher agricultural productivity in drylands, prompting the current interest in soil and water conservation (SWC) practices in water constrained regions. To provide a more comprehensive understanding of challenges surrounding the adoption of SWC practices in these regions, we used a joint analysis framework combin...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 138 engagements |

297. DETERMINANTS OF POULTRY FARMERS’ DECISION TO UTILIZE CREDIT: A CASE STUDY OF A...

» Abstract This study analysed the determinants of poultry farmers‘ decision to utilize credit in Abia state, Nigeria. The study was based on primary data obtained using a multistage random sampling technique, 80 respondents were obtained. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, logit regression, cost and returns analysis and multiple regression. The study shows that majority of th...Continue Reading »