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156 articles for “extension and demonstration”
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Maize Along with Vetch for Yield Production in Misrak Azerinet and Worabe Town Administration, Siltie Zone of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Indeed, climate change parameters have direct impact on agricultural activity in resource poor country. The current study has been aimed to demonstrate integrating of Vetch along with maize to smallholder farmers of the area. On each farmer's 0.25 ha of field, vetch was cultivated alongside maize. On a nearby plot that was the same size as the control, only maize was also planted. The grain and biomass yield of maize …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Teff Technologies at Shashogo District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Teff is a highly important crop in Ethiopia in terms of both production and consumption. Population growth, low incomes, and urbanization have all contributed to an increase in demand for teff, which is predicted to continue. However, the teff production system largely depends on traditional methods. As a result, the crop yield has not reached at the desired level. Therefore, the pre-extension demonstration of improved teff technologies was conducted at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Lowland Enset at Gurage and Siltie Zones, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The southern regions of Ethiopia have a variety of agroecologies suitable for various crops, including Enset, but their range is very limited. On this basis, the Worabe Agricultural Research Center has conducted a pre-expansion demonstration of the improved Enset technology in the Meskan and Dalochadistricts of the Gurage and Siltie zones from 2020 to 2023. The aim of the present study was to generate broader demand, increase production and assess …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved onion under furrow irrigation in Melokoza and Basketo special Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Despite high potentials, the production and productivity of horticultural crops including onion in Ethiopia in general and Southern region in particular is very low. Irrigation water scarcity is one of the major problems in arid and semi-arid areas of Ethiopia. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted trial of different water saving technologies for irrigated onion (red bombe) at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Bread Wheat Technology in Gurage and Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The study was conducted in Silte Zone of Sankura Woreda and Gurage Zone of Mareko Woreda. The objective of the study was to demonstrate, the best performing bread wheat technologies based on grain yield performance and farmers’ preference. In each Kebele, one FTC and five farmers (3 male and 2 female farmers) were involved during ‘’meher’’ season of the year 2022/23. Training was given for the selected farmers and other …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Taro with Newly Recommended Fertilizer Rate at Chaha District, Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: InEthiopia,agriculturehasthepotentialtoaccountforarelativelylargeshareoftheGrossDomesticProduct,buttheproductivityofthissectorlagsbehindthecountry'spotential.One of the reasonsforthisisthelackofrecommendedfertilizerratesforcrops like taro.Therefore,this study aimedtodemonstrateimprovedtaroatthenewlyrecommendedfertilizerratesintheChahaDistrictoftheGuragezoneduringthemainharvestseasonof2021.The Districtwasdeliberatelyselectedbasedonthetechnicalgapsof farmers on the crop production.20farmersfrom2 kebeles,BoraandJato,wereselectedbasedontheirwillingnessandlandavailability.57farmersand11stakeholders with a total of 68 participantsweretrained.Itwasplantedin70cmb/nrowsand50cmb/nplantspacingataseedrateof30kg ha-1.ForthedemonstrationplotusingthenewrecommendedfertilizerrateNPS: 242 kg ha-1 and UREA: 180 kgha-1applied.Allrecommendedfarmingpracticeswereappliedequallytoallplotsandthefieldswerecarefullyandproperlymanaged.Datawerecollectedthroughmeasurements,interviewswithfarmers,andphotographs.Yieldand farmer’s preferencedatawerequalitativelyanalyzedusingmean,percentage, andfeedbackdata.Theaverageyieldsattonha-1fortarowiththenewrecommendedrateoffertilizerwere4.56and4.49,andwithoutfertilizerwere2.68and2.54forBora and Jato Kebeles respectively.Tuberyield,plantheightandearlymaturitywerecommonselectioncriteria,althoughtherewas a slightvariationinthecriteriaestablishedinthetwoKebelesbyfarmers.Inallkebeles,improvedtaro with newly recommended fertilizer rateoutperforms improved taro without fertilizer. The Benefit Cost Ratio result also showedthatusingimproved taro with a newly recommended fertilizer rate was moreprofitablethanusingwithoutfertilizer. So, using improved taro with newly recommended …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Linseed Released Varieties Adaptation Trial at Sidama and Hadya Zones of Ethiopia
Abstract: Among oil crops, linseed is the third important commodity next to sesame (Sesamumindicum L.) and noug (Guizotiaabyssinica Cass.) in Ethiopia. Testing the adaptability of a variety over diverse environments is commonly evaluated by the degree of its interaction with different environments in which it is grown. An evaluation experiment was conducted in three districts, namely, Bule (Gedeo zone), Dara (Sidama zone) and Hosanna (Hadiya zone), Southern Ethiopia, during 2018 and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Scope of Single cell Genomics: Bioinformatics Review
Abstract: To study the Expression profile of genes and its regulations in single cell resolutions is one of the major factor to improvise the current therapeutic options. Bulk RNA sequencing has been discussed by many groups before, better understanding over analysis methods with standard best practice guidelines were demonstrated extensively in past 2 decades. The single cell resolution of RNA expression data analysis has many varieties of software in open source …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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AI-Powered Emotion Recognition in Dog
Abstract: Understanding animal emotions is important for improving veterinary care, human animal interaction, and overall pet well-being. Inspired by previous research that utilized a modified EfficientNetB5 model for emotion classification in cats and dogs, our study builds upon this foundation with a focus on real-time emotion recognition in dogs. While earlier approaches achieved high accuracy using Dense Residual and Squeeze-and-Excitation blocks, they often lacked real-time applicability and were not optimized for …
Published in International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Fuzzy Based Power Flow Control in Grid Connected Hybrid PV-PEMFC Microgrid System
Abstract: This paper evaluates the performance of a fuzzy based power flow control of grid connected hybrid system. The hybrid system composed of a Photovoltaic (PV) array and a Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is considered. The photovoltaic (PV) array normally uses a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique to continuously deliver the highest power to the load when there are variations in irradiation and temperature occur, which make it …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Adaptation Trial of Niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica, Asteraceae) Varieties in Siltie Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Niger seed adaptation trial was conducted in two districts of Siltie zone, namely Dalocha and Silti districts during 2013–14 and 2014–15 main cropping seasons to identify adaptable and high yielding niger seed varieties. Five improved varieties and one local variety were used. Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications was used for the experiments. According to the results, location by variety interaction was significant difference observed. In Dalocha district, Ginchi …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Monitoring of Unauthorized Identity and Access Behaviour for Outsourced Data in Cloud Environment
Abstract: The outsourcing of data is a significant challenge in the modern cloud computing ecosystem when it comes to tracking unauthorized identification and access behaviour. In order to overcome this issue, this research suggests a thorough method for reliable anomaly detection in cloud systems. Improving data security and offering a trustworthy monitoring system are the two main goals. The suggested approach proceeds methodically, gathering information from several sources such as user …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Assessing the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide: A Comprehensive Study
Abstract: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), has emerged as a versatile therapeutic agent with significant potential in managing a range of diseases. Extensive research has demonstrated its efficacy in treating obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and even neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease. This comprehensive review examines the principal outcomes derived from clinical trials that incorporate semaglutide alongside other GLP-1 agonists, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms underlying …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 96–104 Read article
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A Physics-Informed Graph Neural Network Framework for Real- Time Thermal-Aware Fault Prediction and Adaptive Power Optimization in Heterogeneous System-on-Chip Architectures
Abstract: Heterogeneous System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures are increasingly adopted in edge computing, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and high-performance embedded platforms due to their superior computational efficiency and flexibility. However, increasing integration density and workload diversity introduce severe thermal hotspots, accelerated device degradation, and unexpected hardware faults that adversely affect system reliability and energy efficiency. This study proposes a Physics-Informed Graph Neural Network (PI-GNN) framework for real-time thermal- aware fault prediction and adaptive …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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The Clinical Landscape of Wogonin: Advancing Targeted Treatments for Chronic Diseases
Abstract: The traditional Chinese medicinal herb Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, commonly known as Chinese skullcap or Huang-Qin, has long been used to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer, viral infections, and seizures. Its pharmacological effects are largely attributed to the high concentration of flavones, particularly wogonoside, and its aglycone derivative, wogonin. Among the bioactive compounds found in S. baicalensis, wogonin has garnered the most scientific attention due to its potent therapeutic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–52 Read article
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Cluster Based Improved Bread Wheat Technologies Popularization In Yem-Special District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Despite large area under cultivation, the mean yield of wheat per hectare is low.Limited access to improved wheat varieties and other relevant technologies is one of the contributing factor for low productivity. Popularization of better perfoerming wheat varieties is important to solve these problems. Therefore, these studies was undertaken to enhance the productivity of wheat through demonstrating early maturing and high yielding wheat varieties with improved management practices in 2023 …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Enhance Thermal and Conductive Properties through Graph Neural Network-Based Machine Learning-Driven Advanced Polymer Material Design
Abstract: Advanced polymer materials are widely used in modern engineering and manufacturing because of their lightweight nature, flexibility, durability, and adaptability to different applications. However, designing polymer materials with enhanced thermal and electrical properties remains a challenging task. The performance of polymers is influenced by a complex combination of molecular structures, filler materials, processing parameters, and nanoscale interactions. Conventional optimization methods often require extensive experimental trials and computational resources, making it …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 386–407 Read article
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On-Farm Demonstration of Improved Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Technologies in Cluster based Large scale Approaches at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Sorghum is used as a source of food and cash for smallholder farmers in drought phrone areas of Gofa Zone. Farmers produce sorghum traditionally without proper management and input use and as a result yield obtained by farmers was far below the crop potential. Therefore, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center carried out a cluster-based large-scale demonstration of improved sorghum in Melo-Koza and Zala Districts of the Gofa Zone in Southern …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Effect of Silicon Carbide Filler on Mechanical and Damping Behavior of Basalt/Stainless Steel Hybrid Laminated Composites
Abstract: This study consolidates three experimental investigations on hybrid laminated composites reinforced with basalt fibre, stainless steel (SS) wire mesh, and silicon carbide (SiC) filler using vacuum infusion moulding. Three laminates were fabricated with filler variations of 0%, 1.5%, and 3% by weight of matrix material, maintaining a stacking sequence of [0B/0W/45B/0W/0B/45W]s with a thickness of 4–5 mm. The first investigation focused on impact strength. Drop-weight impact testing revealed a steady …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 367–385 Read article
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Large Scale Demonstration and Popularization of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Varieties in Selected Districts of Southwest Ethiopia Region
Abstract: wheat is a staple crop in Ethiopia, contributing to both the country's agricultural sector and the diet of its population. Cluster-based large-scale demonstrations of improved bread wheat varieties were conducted during 2022 meher cropping season in selected districts of two zones of southwest Ethiopia to demonstrate and promote improved bread wheat technology under farmers' conditions. Chena district from the Kaffa zone and Sheybench district from the Bench Sheko zone were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article