Agriculture Education: Does it Last a Lifetime?

The article considers common classifications of measures to reduce environmentaleconomic damage from motor vehicles. Classification from the point of view of control impact is proposed, which allows to take into account relations between the state and citizens in the field of reduction of negative impact of motor vehicles on the environment. The analysis of the classification made it possible to identify areas of activity for improving the efficiency of management impacts, taking into account the incentives of citizens to comply with the requirements of the legislation and to create conditions for their exceeding. Increasing the efficiency of resource allocation in the Territory will allow the released funds to be allocated to the development of industry, agriculture, education and science.

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6G Enabled Smart Infrastructure for Sustainable Society: Opportunities, Challenges, and Research Roadmap

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21051709 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 1709

Author(s):

Agbotiname Lucky Imoize ◽

Oluwadara Adedeji ◽

Nistha Tandiya ◽

Sachin Shetty

Keyword(s):

Wireless Communication ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Future Research ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Social Psychological ◽

Research Issues ◽

Data Intensive ◽

Wireless Communication Network ◽

Data Intensive Applications

The 5G wireless communication network is currently faced with the challenge of limited data speed exacerbated by the proliferation of billions of data-intensive applications. To address this problem, researchers are developing cutting-edge technologies for the envisioned 6G wireless communication standards to satisfy the escalating wireless services demands. Though some of the candidate technologies in the 5G standards will apply to 6G wireless networks, key disruptive technologies that will guarantee the desired quality of physical experience to achieve ubiquitous wireless connectivity are expected in 6G. This article first provides a foundational background on the evolution of different wireless communication standards to have a proper insight into the vision and requirements of 6G. Second, we provide a panoramic view of the enabling technologies proposed to facilitate 6G and introduce emerging 6G applications such as multi-sensory–extended reality, digital replica, and more. Next, the technology-driven challenges, social, psychological, health and commercialization issues posed to actualizing 6G, and the probable solutions to tackle these challenges are discussed extensively. Additionally, we present new use cases of the 6G technology in agriculture, education, media and entertainment, logistics and transportation, and tourism. Furthermore, we discuss the multi-faceted communication capabilities of 6G that will contribute significantly to global sustainability and how 6G will bring about a dramatic change in the business arena. Finally, we highlight the research trends, open research issues, and key take-away lessons for future research exploration in 6G wireless communication.

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Challenges of Applying Conservation Agriculture in Iran: An Overview on Experts and Farmers’ Perspectives

Air Soil and Water Research ◽

10.1177/1178622120980022 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 117862212098002

Author(s):

Pouria Ataei ◽

Hassan Sadighi ◽

Thomas Aenis ◽

Mohammad Chizari ◽

Enayat Abbasi

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Research ◽

Conservation Agriculture ◽

Group Method ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Extension Programs ◽

Conventional Agriculture ◽

Research Education ◽

Institutional Infrastructure ◽

Training Research ◽

Focus Group Method

Different countries face diverse challenges for Conservation Agriculture (CA) development. The main purpose of this study was to examine the challenges of applying CA in Iran from the perspective of experts and farmers. A focus group method was used to investigate the challenges. The research sample consisting of farmers and experts of CA in different provinces includes those 19 experts and 15 farmers. Inductive content analysis and coding (open, axial, and selective coding) were employed to analyze the farmers’ and experts’ discussions. The findings showed that the challenges of applying CA in the studied provinces could be divided into 6 general categories: institutional-infrastructure (7 concepts), economic (5 concepts), training-research (2 concepts), environmental (4 concepts), mechanization (2 concepts), and cognitive (2 concepts) challenges. The economic and institutional-infrastructure challenges were the most frequent related to applying CA. It can be concluded that to solve the challenges of applying CA, it is necessary to link various sectors of government (the Ministry of Agriculture), education and research (Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization), and industry together. But farmers themselves are also a major contributor to meet the challenges of CA development through participation in planning CA project and training-extension programs. Therefore, farmers’ communities should also pave the way for a transition from conventional agriculture to CA with their participation.

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Sudan-Ukrainian Relations: Vivid and Fruitful Encounter

Diplomatic Ukraine ◽

10.37837/2707-7683-2018-29 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 434-437

Author(s):

Mohamed Eisa Ismail Dahab

Keyword(s):

Raw Materials ◽

Economic Cooperation ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Wheat Grain ◽

Bilateral Relations ◽

Mutual Interest ◽

The Republic ◽

Further Development ◽

Trade And Investment

The article by Mohamed Eisa Ismail Dahab, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Sudan to Ukraine, is dedicated to the relations between the Sudan and Ukraine. A positive momentum in the bilateral relations of the two countries has been evidenced by the establishment of the Embassy of the Sudan in Ukraine. Since then, both parties have sought to deepen and strengthen cooperation in various fields of mutual interest. The establishment of the Embassy of the Sudan in Kyiv at the ambassadorial level was a crescendo of friendly relations and a display of mutual will and sincere desire to strengthen relations further for the sake of the two nations. The Sudan also provides support to Ukraine on the international arena. Two states defend similar positions in the UN. Ukraine and the Sudan intend to accelerate the speed of bilateral relations and contribute to joint political and economic arrangements, share draft agreements and memoranda of understanding to conclude various contracts on trade and investment, agriculture, education and science, technologies, and other spheres of collaboration for the prosperity and welfare of the two nations. The author puts an emphasis on the importance of economic cooperation. The Sudan imports from Ukraine and spends many billions for various goods and raw materials. Ukraine is a partner in supplying wheat grain and flour, oil and seeds of oil plants, and various commodity goods. The Ambassador of the Sudan expresses his gratitude for strong determination of Ukrainian government to contribute to further development and strengthening of relations between Ukraine and the Sudan in different domains. He hopes the states will do their best for permanent cooperation, coordination and friendship. Keywords: trade, investment, the Sudan, Ukraine, economic arrangements, agriculture, bilateral relations.

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Interactive radio, social network sites and development in Africa: a literature review study

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy ◽

10.1108/jec-06-2020-0111 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Marcos Komodromos

Keyword(s):

Social Network ◽

Literature Review ◽

Mass Communication ◽

Social Network Sites ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

African Countries ◽

Content Type ◽

Study Results ◽

The Impact

Purpose The technology determinism theory facilitated in assessing the impact of interactive radio and social network sites (SNSs) on development factors such as education, agriculture, health, and governance, by conducting an integrative and comprehensive literature review focusing on African countries. This paper aims to conduct this literature review to provide comprehensive empirical evidence on the impact of interactive radio and SNSs on development in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This study examined articles that were retrieved from online databases including EBSCOhost, Elsevier, Science Direct, SAGE Journals, Springer and Wiley Online Library. The keywords used included interactive radio, radio, development in Africa, SNS, agriculture, education, health, peace and governance. Search phrases were formulated using boolean operators “AND” and “OR.” Findings Study results revealed that interactive radio and SNSs improve knowledge among farmers and allow the dissemination of information on innovative agricultural techniques, which supports the adoption of sustainable practices. Interactive radio promotes political accountability because the strategies provide the voiceless and powerless communities with a platform to express themselves. This paper discovers that the incorporation of SNS with existing multimedia communication facilitates the dissemination of health-related information on illnesses such as Ebola, HIV, hypertension, diabetes and Polio, and interactive radio and SNS promote education among marginalized communities and under-served rural schools. Research limitations/implications The findings on the impact of interactive radio and SNSs do not represent all 54 countries in Africa. Although the studies included in this literature review were conducted in several countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Somalia, Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, this limited the generalizability of the findings and recommendations. Also, the other potential limitation is that using the inclusion-exclusion criteria could have resulted in bias when selecting the studies to include in the review. Practical implications The paper might serve as a valuable source of information for students, academics and entrepreneurs where the impact of interactive radio and SNSs on agriculture, education, health and governance, which are core determinants of development in Africa, has been assessed for further case studies in this area. Social implications The use of interactive radio has helped in decreasing health issues caused by a deficiency in vitamin A among children in sub-Saharan Africa. Originality/value The development of sustainable and effective interactive radio programs is dependent on the collaboration of the core stakeholders such as governmental ministries, donor organizations and the mass communication sector. Numerous open sources on technology radio stations are available to employ social media managers to help in the application of knowledge.

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Growing PEAS at the Duke Campus Farm

Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability - Handbook of Research on Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-5856-1.ch028 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 543-564

Author(s):

Damon Cory-Watson

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Experiential Learning ◽

Sustainable Agriculture ◽

Education Program ◽

Educational Program ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Education Programs ◽

Content Areas ◽

Post Secondary

This chapter explains a study designed to create a guide to aid the Duke Campus Farm (DCF) in developing an educational program on sustainable agriculture. Currently, many such education programs exist, but they are very different in their content, tools and approaches. Qualitative analysis of 58 syllabi from 30 post-secondary educational institutions was used to understand frequent practices in the field of sustainable agriculture education (SAE). The analysis showed consistency for 14 content areas that appeared in 93% to 26% of all syllabi, 10 tools that appeared in 93% to 14% of all syllabi, and 10 approaches that appeared in 86% to 7% of all syllabi. A gap in SAE was also discovered in that most educators use only one of the four phases of Experiential Learning (EL) theory when implementing EL. This information was then used to create an education program for the DCF. Studies such as this seem useful in compiling and codifying new innovations in education about sustainable development.

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Role of Open and Distance Learning in Agriculture Education in India

Optimizing Open and Distance Learning in Higher Education Institutions - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2624-7.ch011 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 244-256

Author(s):

Mohinder Kumar Salooja ◽

Vijayakumar P.

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Agricultural Education ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Education In India ◽

Open And Distance Learning ◽

Building Activities ◽

The Government ◽

The Right ◽

The Masses

The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) can be an effective and cost effective tool to reach the masses in imparting the required skills and technical proficiency. The conventional Agricultural education system has not utilized the potential of ODL in a big way for extending the reach of agriculture education and capacity building activities. Some of the challenges in ODL system include: identifying the right type and level of programme, selecting the appropriate pedagogy model, covering of large and diverse clientele group, popularization and recognition of the programmes and linkages with the industry. For successful implementation of the ODL programmes in agriculture, the interventions proposed are synergy between ODL and conventional system to improve GER and bridge the gap between demand and supply, collaboration with different institutions and industry for development and delivery of the programmes, linkage with the government schemes, popularization and recognition of ODL programmes, utilization of modern technologies, etc.

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Gamification Research

Handbook of Research on Managing Information Systems in Developing Economies - Advances in Information Quality and Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-2610-1.ch019 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 397-412

Author(s):

Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong ◽

Thomas Anning-Dorson

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Information Technology ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Real World ◽

Game Design ◽

Future Research ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Design Elements ◽

Scopus Database ◽

Education Business

Despite advances in information technology, studies suggest that there is little knowledge of how developing countries are applying gamification in agriculture, education, business, health, and other domains. Thus, from a systematic review, this chapter examines the extent of gamification research in the developing country context. In this chapter, 56 articles were reviewed, and the search was done in the Scopus database. This chapter explains the idea of game design elements in information systems and provides real-world examples of gamified systems outcomes from developing countries. The authors conclude with directions for future research to extend our knowledge of gamification and advance the existing methodologies, domains, and theories.

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10. The Apostle of Agriculture, Education, and Peace

The Rise of a Prairie Statesman ◽

10.1515/9781400880416-011 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 203-230

Keyword(s):

Agriculture Education

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Challenges and Solutions to Higher Education Institutions in Africa

International Journal of Education ◽

10.5296/ije.v8i1.8742 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 43 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tiffany A. Drape ◽

Rick Rudd ◽

Megan Lopez ◽

Donna Radford

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Secondary Level ◽

Education And Training ◽

Mentoring Programs ◽

Quality Of Education ◽

Agriculture Education ◽

Video Clips ◽

Regional Conference ◽

And Training

The purpose of this study was to explore ways that higher education institutes (HEI’s) that offered agriculture education and training (AET) in their curriculum could change the behavior to improve the quality of education offered to students. Faculty at a regional conference in Africa participated in a daylong focus group workshop aimed at addressing these needs and offering solutions that could be implemented immediately. Using the theory of planned behavior as a guide, participants discussed the challenges and solutions they saw at their institutions and the amount of time it would take to implement changes. A qualitative analysis was conducted using a codebook to analyze various pieces of data that included video clips and artifacts created by the participants at the workshop. Results from the analysis were split in two main themes, challenges or solutions. The main challenges included access to higher education and lack of preparation at the primary and secondary level of school. The main solutions proposed were to restructure the leadership and offer more training to faculty through mentoring programs. These results can guide higher education initiatives for agriculture education and training as well as other discipline areas in higher education.

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