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Machado Neto, Raul. "Internationalization at the University of São Paulo." Revista de Medicina 95, spe3 (August 26, 2016): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v95ispe3p5-6.
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The University of São Paulo, founded in 1934, started under the influence of important foreigners academicians in our campuses. The beginning of our university was the result of a fusion of the already existing colleges – Law School, School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy and Dentistry, College of Agriculture, Medical School, and School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, in 1934, the School of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters was created being responsible for human sciences – Philosophy, History, Geography, Sociology – and hard sciences – Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry – that academically amalgamated the professional existing colleges. In the thirties, we benefited from the instabilities in Europe and important professors came to the University of São Paulo contributing remarkably to our successful trajectory.[...]
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Fassakhova, Gusel R., Rosa V. Gataullina, Lilya R. Islamova, Lyubov G. Chumarova, and Rezida I. Mukhametzyanova. "Problems of training qualified personnel for agriculture." BIO Web of Conferences 17 (2020): 00091. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20201700091.
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The authors of the article researched the problem of training high-qualified experts to agricultural business. It is analyzed the difficulties of training students at agricultural university of Tatarstan Republic. Tatarstan Republic takes the leader position in growing agricultural products in Russian Federation. It is very important to train modern experts for agricultural business who can use up-to-date technics to grow organic corns, who can work with advanced technologies not damaging environment. The authors researched the questionaries’ of the school graduates to find the answer to the question as to why young graduates do not want to work in agriculture; why it is very difficult to attract school graduate to agrarian university; what difficulties agrarian university graduates have in agricultural business. The conclusions of this article are based on some surveys done by the authors of this research. The authors found out that there are many reasons for decreasing the number of students to agricultural business as lack of social infrastructure, low income and hard work in rural areas what reduce the motivation of young people to work in agriculture. Understanding all these disadvantages, the faculty of Kazan State Agrarian University tries to improve the situation by modernizing educational process towards individualization of educational system.
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Aslan, Sevda. "University students’ opinions regarding school vandalism in Turkey." New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences 4, no. 8 (January 10, 2018): 162–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v4i8.3027.
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In this study, the aim is to determine university students’ opinions regarding school vandalism. The study group consisted of 203 first- to fourth-year students studying at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Yıldırım Beyazıt University; Gazi Faculty of Education, Gazi University; Faculty of Health Science, Kırıkkale University; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Education, Hacettepe University; Faculty of Agriculture, Omer Halis Demir University; Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences; Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Faculty of Education in Spring 2016–2017 academic year[AQ: Please approve edits made to sentence ‘Faculty of Education. . . ’]. In this study, university students’ views regarding school vandalism form were developed by the researcher in order to determine the views of university students. The study is a descriptive type of study. These forms consisting of 20 items were designed as a five-point Likert-type scale. The frequencies and percentages will be calculated later on. It was found that students’ positive perceptions about damage to the property by someone exposed to violence. On the other hand, their most negative perceptions were increase in vandalism as the students’ age increases. Keywords: University students, school vandalism, student views.
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Armoogum, Nigel Yoven, Brinda Ramasawmy, and Brigitte Marie Françoise Driver. "The need to enhance the employability competences (knowledge, skills, autonomy, and attitudes) of undergraduates in Agriculture. Evidence from students’ perceptions and employers’ expectations." Tuning Journal for Higher Education 4, no. 1 (November 30, 2016): 169. http://dx.doi.org/10.18543/tjhe-4(1)-2016pp169-219.
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The Faculty of Agriculture (FoA) (University of Mauritius) is the only tertiary Education Institution in the country providing graduate training in Agriculture with an annual enrolment of about 100-125 students. Although the relative contribution of the Agricultural sector to the economy has declined over the past decade — share to GDP: 3.0% in 2014 as compared to 6.4% in 2004<a title="" href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> the introduction of new schemes in support of Bio- Farming, food processing and value-addition will attract new entrepreneurs to Agriculture. This transformation in the Agriculture sector will create new job opportunities, but has to leverage on skilled human capital. Graduates with good employability skills are of strategic importance to the FoA, in line with the government’s vision to develop a knowledge-based economy. This study aimed at mapping out the set of skills, understandings and personal attributes that will increase the job prospects of the fresh graduate from FoA in Agriculture. The main research question centred on the perceptions of employers, alumni and students of the FoA, concerning the most relevant competences for the Subject Area (key general and key subject specific competences), understandings and personal attributes, which enhance the employability of graduates in Agriculture. Using semi-structured interviews, the study explored and triangulated the perceptions from four key stakeholders’ perspectives, namely: a range of employers, Industry Placement Supervisors, alumni of the FoA and current students. Both quantitative and qualitative insights of the perceptions on the employability skills of FoA undergraduates were obtained from a wide range of employers from the private and public sector. An analysis of data from the interviews and responses was carried out using SPSS. The key attributes that were valued by the key stakeholders have been used to inform the ‘<em>Employability Skills Subject Area Framework</em>’, and the ‘<em>Curriculum Mapping</em>’, proposed for the degree of BSc (Hons) Agriscience and Technology of the FoA.<div><br clear="all" /><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" /><div><p><a title="" href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> “Digest of Agricultural Statistics Mauritius,” Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, <a href="http://statsmauritius.govmu.org/English/StatsbySubj/Documents/Digest/Digest%20of%20Agricultural%20Statistics%202014.pdf" target="_blank">http://statsmauritius.govmu.org/English/StatsbySubj/Documents/Digest/Digest%20of%20Agricultural%20Statistics%202014.pdf</a>.</p></div></div>
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Smith, Wendy. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Statistics and Probability, Vol. 8, No. 5." International Journal of Statistics and Probability 8, no. 5 (August 30, 2019): 103. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijsp.v8n5p103.
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International Journal of Statistics and Probability wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated.
Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Statistics and Probability publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers.
Reviewers for Volume 8, Number 5
Abdullah A. Smadi, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Carla J. Thompson, University of West Florida, USA
Chin-Shang Li, School of Nursing, USA
Encarnación Alvarez-Verdejo, University of Granada, Spain
Felix Almendra-Arao, UPIITA del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México
Gabriel A. Okyere, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Gane Samb Lo, University Gaston Berger, SENEGAL
Gennaro Punzo, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
Gerardo Febres, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela
Ivair R. Silva, Federal University of Ouro Preto – UFOP, Brazil
Mingao Yuan, North Dakota State University, USA
Philip Westgate, University of Kentucky, USA
Qingyang Zhang, University of Arkansas, USA
Sajid Ali, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
Sohair F. Higazi, University of Tanta, Egypt
Subhradev Sen, Alliance University, India
Vyacheslav Abramov, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Wei Zhang, The George Washington University, USA
Yuvraj Sunecher, University of Technology Mauritius, Mauritius
Zaixing Li, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), China
Wendy Smith
On behalf of,
The Editorial Board of International Journal of Statistics and Probability
Canadian Center of Science and Education
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Smith, Wendy. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Statistics and Probability, Vol. 8, No. 5." International Journal of Statistics and Probability 8, no. 5 (August 30, 2019): 83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijsp.v8n5p83.
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International Journal of Statistics and Probability wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated.
Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Statistics and Probability publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers.
Reviewers for Volume 8, Number 5
Abdullah A. Smadi, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Carla J. Thompson, University of West Florida, USA
Chin-Shang Li, School of Nursing, USA
Encarnación Alvarez-Verdejo, University of Granada, Spain
Felix Almendra-Arao, UPIITA del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México
Gabriel A. Okyere, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Gane Samb Lo, University Gaston Berger, SENEGAL
Gennaro Punzo, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
Gerardo Febres, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela
Ivair R. Silva, Federal University of Ouro Preto – UFOP, Brazil
Mingao Yuan, North Dakota State University, USA
Philip Westgate, University of Kentucky, USA
Qingyang Zhang, University of Arkansas, USA
Sajid Ali, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
Sohair F. Higazi, University of Tanta, Egypt
Subhradev Sen, Alliance University, India
Vyacheslav Abramov, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Wei Zhang, The George Washington University, USA
Yuvraj Sunecher, University of Technology Mauritius, Mauritius
Zaixing Li, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), China
Wendy Smith
On behalf of,
The Editorial Board of International Journal of Statistics and Probability
Canadian Center of Science and Education
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Aizsila, Anita. "Co-operation of the Latvia University of Agriculture with Schools." SOCIETY, INTEGRATION, EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 1 (May 30, 2015): 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2013vol1.149.
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The article summarises experience of co-operation within three years (2010-2012) of the Institute of Education and Home Economics (IEHE) of Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU), Zemgale Region Competence Center and schools of Zemgale in consulting of research work of pupils. A topical problem – research work of pupils in the process of studies – has been investigated. The lecturers of the LLU support the teachers of schools in advising the learners’ research work. The aim of the article is conscious and substantiated necessity for co-operation of the university and schools in development of research papers of pupils. In the article 439 research papers of learners are theoretically and empirically analysed, summarized and evaluated. The influence of society on the development of the learners’ research skills has been clarified. The research work competition winners get LLU certificates that allow for entering the faculties of the university without competition after finishing school. Receiving of the certificate is a stimulus for further research.
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Obayelu, Oluwakemi Adeola, and Ifeoluwa Olawale Fadele. "Choosing a career path in agriculture: A tough calling for youths in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria." Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica 52, no. 1 (March 1, 2019): 27–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ats-2019-0004.
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Abstract The decline in youth population and the upsurge in ageing farmer population have resulted in low agricultural output and per capital productivity in rural Nigeria, which is a threat to the national food security. High school students’ perception of agriculture and factors influencing their willingness to study agriculture in tertiary institutions were therefore investigated in this study. Information from 285 science students in high schools was analysed using descriptive statistics, Likert scale and logistic regression. Age of the students was 15.30 ± 1.17 years with almost equal distribution of both sexes. About half (50.5 %) of them wanted to study medicine where as only 4.6 % of the respondents were willing to study agriculture in the university. A higher percentage of female students (57.6 %) were willing to study agriculture in tertiary institution than their male counterparts (42.4 %). A higher percentage of students from public schools (51.4 %) were willing to study agriculture whereas 48.6 % of those from private schools were willing to do so. The students were undecided about the contribution of agriculture to national development but strongly disagreed that agriculture gives less income than other professions. Major motivating factors that can stimulate the respondents’ willingness to study agriculture were career awareness program in agriculture, practical knowledge of agriculture and agricultural excursion. The likelihood of a high school student’s willingness to study agriculture increased significantly with having a father who primarily practised agriculture and supports agricultural education, attending a school where crude implements are not used, visit to a mechanized farm and the youth’s willingness to own a farm in the future irrespective of the course of study, while attending a private school will decrease it. In conclusion, high school students had average perception of agriculture and were not willing to study agriculture in tertiary institutions. Suggestions are presented on how to change this negative attitude towards this vital branch of science.
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Jean-Philippe, Sharon, Jennifer Richards, Kimberly Gwinn, and Caula Beyl. "Urban Youth Perceptions of Agriculture." Journal of Youth Development 12, no. 3 (September 25, 2017): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2017.497.
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To change public perceptions, particularly from urban populations, of agriculture and natural resources (ANR) fields, the University of Tennessee developed a model of strategic educational recruitment to extend beyond traditional college fair experiences to educate underrepresented candidates. The High School Agricultural Education Initiative (HSAI) provided 10th-grade students with opportunities to: (a) gain knowledge of and appreciation for disciplines in agriculture and natural resources, (b) learn about college admissions standards, (c) network with college students and staff to learn about campus resources, and (d) understand how a college education improves professional opportunities. The HSAI (n = 122) was effective at increasing urban high school student knowledge of postsecondary opportunities in agriculture and natural resources, particularly with regards to ANR career paths. Additionally, students placed high value on the importance of scholarships and they believed that their parents would be supportive of majoring in an ANR discipline. The HSAI program targeted 10th-grade students for a one-time intervention, however, in further reflection and based on the results of this study, establishing long-term partnerships with Title I urban high schools may be more effective at increasing the number of youth who actually apply and enroll in ANR programs in college.
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Hdii, Saida, and Mustapha Fagroud. "The effect of gender on university students’ school performance: the case of the National School of Agriculture in Meknes, Morocco." Culture & Society 9, no. 1 (2018): 67–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.7220/2335-8777.9.1.4.
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Gungoosingh, A., S. P. Beni Madhu, and D. Dumur. "First Report of Turnip mosaic virus in Watercress in Mauritius." Plant Disease 85, no. 8 (August 2001): 919. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/pdis.2001.85.8.919b.
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In July 1999, leaf mosaic and distortions were observed on watercress in the region of Camp de Masque, in the eastern part of Mauritius. Electron microscopy of crude sap preparations revealed the presence of 720 nm, flexuous filamentous particles. Virus detection by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and virus sequencing by A. Mackenzie (Research School of Biological Sciences, Australian National University) confirmed the identity of the causal pathogen as Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) in November 1999. A survey was initiated in January 2000, covering the 44 major watercress ponds across the island. Two hundred seventy-five samples (231 symptomatic; 44 symptomless) were collected from 22 localities. TuMV was detected by double antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (DAS-ELISA) using commercial antisera (Agdia Inc.). Plant extracts were prepared by cutting approximately 20 g of leaf samples into small pieces, from which 1.0 to 1.5 g were used in the evaluation. Eighty-one percent of symptomatic samples (187 out of 231) were TuMV positive; all of the symptomless samples were TuMV negative. Symptoms on infected watercress included leaf mosaic, mottling, distortions, general yellowing, and plant stunting. TuMV has since been detected on all three commonly grown watercress varieties in Mauritius: Brède Doux, Brède Blanc, and Constance. Under local conditions, TuMV affects the quality and thus the commercial value of the crop. Additional hosts of TuMV among local brassicas are also being determined, and to date the virus has been detected in turnip (Brassica campestris spp. rapa), pak choi (Brassica campestris spp. chinensis), and petsai (Brassica campestris spp. pekinensis).
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Tsikati, Alfred, and Sanele Motsa. "A Comparative Analysis of High and Low Performing Schools in Agriculture in Eswatini." Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education 26, no. 3 (December 19, 2019): 72–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2019.26305.
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Analysis of the school performance in external Agriculture examination showed that there were schools that consistently performed well and those constantly performing poorly in Eswatini. Unfortunately, there is no study that has sought to analyze the characteristics of the high performing and low performing schools in agriculture in Eswatini. Thus, the purpose of the study was to analyze the high and low performing schools in Agriculture in Eswatini. A comparative analysis targeting 27 schools: 15 high performing and 12 low performing schools was conducted. All the 38 teachers and 26 teachers from high and low performing schools respectively, participated in this study. A questionnaire was used in data collection. Three experts from the Department of Agricultural Education and Extension at University of Eswatini and two agriculture teachers validated the questionnaire. Thirty agriculture teachers who were not involved in the study were used in pilot testing to establish inter-item reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha and the reliability coefficient was .82. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that high performing schools possessed the following features over low performing schools: motivation of learners to excel in academic work, practice farming in school garden, student making consultations with teachers, provision of extra lessons for students, monitoring class attendance and absenteeism, and teachers attending classes regularly. Also, the Ministry of Education and Training, headteachers, agriculture teachers and parents were more involved in high performing schools than in low performing schools. Therefore, the study recommended that special attention should be made to assist all stakeholders in low performing schools improve the academic performance. Keywords: academic performance; agriculture; comparative analysis; low performing school; high performing school
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Chýlová, H., P. Michálek, P. Rymešová, and L. Natovová. "Future Agriculturists: Czech and U.S. Agricultural Students’ Attitudes Towards Agriculture." Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica 50, no. 4 (December 1, 2019): 251–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/sab-2019-0035.
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Abstract The future of agriculture in the EU is endangered by a constantly diminishing number of young skilled agricultural workers starting their career in agribusiness. The problem of not pursuing in the agricultural career after the university graduation forced us to compare different attitudes of students from the USA (Ohio State University) and the Czech Republic (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague). The article deals with the attitudes towards agriculture in two groups of agriculture university students (n = 201). The data were collected with the use of a standardized Questionnaire on Measuring the Affective and Cognitive Properties of Attitudes. The results of Man-Whitney test indicate that both groups of students show significantly more the affective than the cognitive base of their attitude. Furthermore, U.S. students display more positive attitudes towards the agriculture workers than Czech students. Authors bring forward the issue of attitudes in an attempt to find a way to influence the decision making of skilled agri-graduates to prefer the field of agribusiness over other careers and propose to focus on a change in attitudes, for example by the increase of the level of practical experience with agribusiness in school farm estates.
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Jordan, Samantha, Christopher Stripling, Christopher Boyer, Carrie Stephens, and Nathan Conner. "Academic-related perceptions, beliefs, and strategies of undergraduate agricultural students." Advancements in Agricultural Development 1, no. 1 (January 28, 2020): 75–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.37433/aad.v1i1.17.
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Students’ academic-related perceptions, beliefs, and strategies are fundamental elements that influence teaching and learning within colleges of agriculture. This study investigated students’ academic efficacy, academic self-handicapping, and skepticism about the relevance of school for future success at the University of Tennessee’s Herbert College of Agriculture. The students were academically efficacious, rarely self-handicapped, and did not doubt the relevance of their degree. In addition, a low negative association was found between academic efficacy and self-handicapping, a negligible relationship was found between academic efficacy and skepticism about the relevance of school for future success, and a moderate relationship was found between academic self-handicapping and skepticism about the relevance of school for future success. Therefore, instructors are encouraged to move past traditional lecture-based instruction and challenge their students at higher cognitive levels, which will allow students to realistically explore the complexities of agriculture. Furthermore, academic self-handicapping may be an indicator of lower academic efficacy and/or skepticism about the relevance of a student’s degree. Future research should further explore these relationships.
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Barkley, Andrew P., and Jerry J. Forst. "The Determinants of First-Year Academic Performance in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University, 1990–1999." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 36, no. 2 (August 2004): 437–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1074070800026729.
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This research identifies and quantifies the determinants of first-year academic performance in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University, 1990–1999. Forty-eight percent of the variation in first-semester college grades was explained by high school grades, standardized test scores, socioeconomic variables, high school characteristics, credit hours completed, and major field of study. Approximately 62% of the variation in second-semester grades was explained. First-semester college grades explained 43% of second-semester grades. Several statistically significant relationships are detected, and the implications for students, advisors, and administrators are discussed.
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Silva, Erin M., and Geraldine Muller. "Experiential Learning through Partnership: A Case Study of a Collaborative, Hands-on Program to Teach High School Students Organic Farming." HortTechnology 23, no. 3 (June 2013): 376–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech.23.3.376.
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In 2008, a collaborative project was initiated between the La Farge School District (La Farge, WI), University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Organic Valley Cooperative Regions Organic Producers Pools (La Farge, WI), and Kickapoo Valley Reserve (La Farge, WI). The overarching mission of the program is to build a sustainable, hands-on educational farm and corresponding curriculum to teach organic agriculture principles to high school students and increase the number of students entering agriculture-related professional fields. Secondary goals of the project include delivering locally grown organic produce and related organic agriculture educational opportunities to the broader community. To achieve these goals, a multifaceted student internship program was created that includes a range of experiential learning opportunities for students. With the participation of each of the project partners, about ten students per year engage in the field production of certified organic vegetables, participate in field trips to sites related to organic agriculture, and distribute the produce to the school and the broader community. Through the integration of these activities, students are taught key principles of successful organic management, including ecologically based disease, weed, and insect management, development of a soil fertility plan, market analysis and its implications of crop selection, and determination of costs of production. In the face of both successes and challenges, through informal evaluation of students and the project team, the program continues to develop each year.
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Cushman, Kent, and Crofton Sloan. "Pizza Farm Presents Agriculture to Youth." HortScience 32, no. 4 (July 1997): 590E—590. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.32.4.590e.
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A circular garden, divided into eight sections or “slices,” was established for the purpose of demonstrating agriculture to youth. Each section of the garden represents a form of agriculture associated with the consumption of pizza. Soybeans were planted to represent oil, wheat to represent flour, vegetables to represent tomato sauce and vegetable toppings, herbs to represent spices, and pine trees to represent paper and cardboard products. A dairy cow, beef cow, and pig were fenced within separate sections to represent cheese, beef, and pork, respectively. The idea originated in Madera, Calif., from Thank-a-farmer, Inc. and was used with permission. The garden is an ongoing cooperative effort between research and extension personnel of Mississippi State University, local county officials, and area schools. The project has garnered support from the Mississippi Cattle Industry Board (start-up and maintenance funds), Heritage Vinyl Products (fencing), D.P. Fence Co. (construction), and Dominoe's Pizza (pizza lunches for the youth). We anticipate at least 1000 school children to visit the “Pizza Farm” each year, and we expect the community to continue to support and take pride in this project.
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Nábrádi, András, László Kárpáti, and János Lazányi. "MBA education at Debrecen University Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development." Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce 1, no. 1 (December 31, 2007): 79–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.19041/apstract/2007/1/14.
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Debrecen is the capital of the Great Hungarian Plain, the centre of many institutions, organizations and business companies just in the heart of Europe. It has provided an ideal setting for higher education since 1538. With this past of more than 450 years, the University of Debrecen is the oldest higher educational institution in continuous operation in Hungary based in the same city. Higher education in agriculture began in 1868, when the National Higher School of Agriculture was formed in Debrecen. The University of Debrecen has more than 26 000 students, and more than 1700 instructors teach at the University, which has 13 faculties, 2 independent institutions, 20 doctoral schools and offers the widest choice of higher education. This outstanding intellectual centre, with a vast research and development capacity, has a growing importance in the economic and social development, cultural progress of the region. It devotes special attention to serving the needs of a knowledge based society more efficiently, and it strives to become the knowledge centre of the region, which also preserves traditions and values.
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Dong, Bella. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Food Research, Vol. 6 No. 3." Journal of Food Research 6, no. 3 (May 31, 2017): 126. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v6n3p126.
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Journal of Food Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Journal of Food Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://recruitment.ccsenet.org and e-mail the completed application form to jfr@ccsenet.org.Reviewers for Volume 6, Number 3Alexandrina Sirbu, Constantin Brancoveanu University, RomaniaBeatriz Sevilla-Moran, INIA-Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria, SpainDiego A. Moreno-Fernández, CEBAS-CSIC, SpainElsa M Goncalves, Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agrária (INIA), PortugalEstela de Rezende Queiroz, Universidade Federal de Lavras, BrazilLenka Kourimska, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech RepublicLeonardo Martín Pérez, National University of Rosario (UNR), ArgentinaMagdalena Polak-Berecka, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, PolandMagdalena Surma, University of Agriculture, PolandMarco Iammarino, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, ItalyMaria Fernanda Pessoa, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, PortugalMilla Santos, Universidade Federal De Uberlandia, BrazilMuhammed Yüceer, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, TurkeyMulunda Mwanza Mulunda, Agriculture North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South AfricaPaolo Polidori, University of Camerino, ItalyRaza Hussain, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, McGill University, CanadaSefat E Khuda, Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United StatesShalini A. Neeliah, Ministry of Agro-industry and food security, MauritiusSushil Kumar Singh, South Dakota State University, Brookings, USATinna Austen Ng'ong'ola-Manani, Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, MalawiXingjun Li, Academy of the State Administration of Grains, China
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Dong, Bella. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Food Research, Vol. 7 No. 1." Journal of Food Research 7, no. 1 (January 30, 2018): 96. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v7n1p96.
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of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Journal of Food Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://recruitment.ccsenet.org and e-mail the completed application form to jfr@ccsenet.org.Reviewers for Volume 7, Number 1Alex Augusto Gonçalves, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid (UFERSA), BrazilBojana Filipcev, University of Novi Sad, SerbiaComan Gigi, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, RomaniaCorina-aurelia Zugravu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, RomaniaDiego A. Moreno-Fernández, CEBAS-CSIC, SpainEfstathios S Giotis, Royal Veterinary College, United KingdomElke Rauscher-Gabernig, Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, AustriaGisele Fátima Morais Nunes, Federal Center of Technological Education of Minas Gerais, BrazilIsabela Mateus Martins, State University of Campinas, BrazilJose M. Camina, National University of La Pampa and National Council of Scientific and Technical Researches (CONICET), ArgentinaJose Maria Zubeldia, Gestión Sanitaria de Canarias – Gobierno de Canarias, SpainJuliano De Dea Lindner, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), BrazilLenka Kourimska, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech RepublicLuis Patarata, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, PortugalMamdouh El-Bakry, Cairo University, EgyptMarco Iammarino, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, ItalyMulunda Mwanza Mulunda, School of Agriculture North West University, South AfricaNingning Zhao, Oregon Health & Science University, United StatesQinlu Lin, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, ChinaSachin Kumar Samuchiwal, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, United StatesSonchieu Jean, University of Bamenda, CameroonTinna Austen Ng'ong'ola-Manani, Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, MalawiXingjun Li, Academy of the State Administration of Grains, ChinaXinyin Jiang, Brooklyn College, United States
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Gomarasca, M. A., A. Tornato, D. Spizzichino, E. Valentini, A. Taramelli, G. Satalino, M. Vincini, et al. "SENTINEL FOR APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE." ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLII-3/W6 (July 26, 2019): 91–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-3-w6-91-2019.
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<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The European Union and the European Space Agency (EU/ESA) have promoted since 1998 (Baveno Manifesto*) the GMES Programme (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security), nowadays called Copernicus (www.copernicus.eu). In the agriculture domain, the use of Copernicus Sentinel imagery and its services are providing several new opportunities. The knowledge of fundamentals of Earth Observation/Geographic Information EO/GI, namely Geomatics, for the development of innovative strategies for professional skills adequacy and capacity building, supporting Copernicus user uptake, becomes mandatory (Gomarasca, 2009). The target is to help bridging gaps between supply and demand of education and training for geospatial sector (www.eo4geo.eu). The innovative and strategical novelties are the complete free access to Sentinel time series imagery and digital image processing software “Sentinel toolboxes” such as SNAP (Sentinel Application Platform) for different environments (Windows, Mac, Unix). The paper introduce topics as crop mapping and monitoring, biophysical parameters, phenology and yield estimations, through several concluded or ongoing international projects such as: ERMES -FP7 (http://www.ermes-fp7space.eu/it/homepage/, Busetto et al. 2017) and SATURNO (https://www.progettosaturno.it/, Nutini et al., 2018) devoted to the regional agricultural monitoring. As conclusion, SNAP software for image processing of Sentinel data was demonstrated and tested together with Earth Engine software for specific vertical agriculture applications. The topics reported in this paper have been part of the Summer School ‘Sentinel for Applications in Agriculture’ supported by the Copernicus programme, several scientific associations (AIT, ASITA, EARSeL - European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories), the European Erasmus+ project EO4GEO, University Departments and Geo-Information Companies.</p>
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Dong, Bella. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Food Research, Vol. 7 No. 3." Journal of Food Research 7, no. 3 (May 30, 2018): 91. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v7n3p91.
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Journal of Food Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Journal of Food Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://recruitment.ccsenet.org and e-mail the completed application form to jfr@ccsenet.org.Reviewers for Volume 7, Number 3Ancuta Elena Prisacaru, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, RomaniaAnna Iwaniak, Warmia and Mazury University, PolandAntonello Santini, University of Napoli "Federico II", ItalyAytunga Bagdatli, Celal Bayar University, TurkeyBernardo Pace, Institute of Science of Food Production, ItalyFernanda Papa Spada, University of São Paulo, BrazilGisele Fátima Morais Nunes, Federal Center of Technological Education of Minas Gerais, BrazilJelena Dragisic Maksimovic, University of Belgrade, SerbiaLucy Mlipano Chove, Sokoine University Of Agriculture, TanzaniaLuis Patarata, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, PortugalMagdalena Polak-Berecka, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, PolandMarco Iammarino, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, ItalyMeena Somanchi, United States Department of Agriculture, United StatesPaolo Polidori, University of Camerino, ItalyRaza Hussain, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, McGill University, CanadaRenuka Nayar, Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, India
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Chapnick, Melissa, Michael Galvin, Sherlie Jean-Louis, Henri-Claude Saintelmond, Emmanuel Gyimah, Sandra Lee, and Lora Iannotti. "Ze Lekòl: Contextual Factors Affecting Use of Eggs in School Feeding in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 635. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab045_017.
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Abstract Objectives Eggs are a rich source of bioavailable nutrients for children, yet have been underutilized in school feeding programs in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of the Ze Lekòl Project was to identify contextual facilitators, barriers, and resources needed at both the school and food system levels to link local egg value chains to school feeding programs in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. Methods Key stakeholder interviews (n = 23) were conducted with school principals, representatives from the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture, domestic egg producers, and egg vendors. Focus groups (n = 4) were conducted with school staff and child caregivers. Interviews and focus groups were transcribed into Haitian Creole or French, and translated into English. Using inductive and deductive coding, interviews were analyzed for factors that facilitate or hinder the potential for incorporating locally produced eggs in school feeding programs. The approach to data collection and analysis was informed by the EPIS Implementation Science framework. Results School administrators and staff described facilitators (i.e., desire for nutritious foods, acceptability of eggs), barriers (i.e., preparation methods, national school feeding program structure) and potential benefits (i.e., improved student focus, reduced caregiver burden) for including eggs in school feeding programs. Local egg producers and vendors expressed facilitators (bulk purchases, customer preference for domestic eggs) and barriers (local availability of supplies, veterinary care, political disruption) to producing and selling locally produced eggs in Cap-Haïtien. Conclusions Locally produced eggs are an acceptable food to include in school feeding programs in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. However, lack of sufficient infrastructure for domestic egg production prevents the ability to consistently provide the quantity of eggs needed for such programs without additional investments in domestic agriculture and school feeding programs. Findings from this study will inform interventions aimed at linking local agriculture to school feeding programs in low and middle-income countries. Funding Sources The Washington University in St. Louis Institute for Public Health–Center for Dissemination and Implementation funded this study.
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Komba, Sotco Claudius, and Sarah Vincent Chiwamba. "An Examination of the Congruency between the University Teacher Training Contents and Secondary School Contents in Tanzania: The Case of Sokoine University of Agriculture." Journal of Education and Learning 5, no. 2 (March 16, 2016): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jel.v5n2p100.
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<p>It is ideally expected that after student teachers have gone through comprehensive curricula contents, they should possess the necessary competences and skills to enable them deliver effectively as teachers. However, some student teachers in Tanzania have expressed their concerns that some of the contents found in the curricula for teacher training programmes do not link with the contents taught in secondary schools. Therefore, this study was designed to examine the congruency between the contents student teachers cover during their studies at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), one of the Tanzanian teacher training institutions, and contents taught in Tanzanian secondary schools. The study involved a randomly obtained sample of 181 third year students, pursuing various teacher education degree programmes. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design in which a set of questionnaire, which consisted of both open and closed-ended questions, was administered to the sampled respondents. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS in which frequencies and percentages of responses to the questions presented in the questionnaire were computed to answer research questions advanced for this study. The findings were as follows: First, the majority (66.9%) of student teachers felt that there was a congruency between the University contents and secondary school contents and about one third (33.1%) of student teachers felt that the congruency did not exist. Secondly, the majority (95%) of student teachers felt that the contents of education courses taught at the University were applicable in real school situations and the minority (5%) did not feel so. Third, the majority (91.7%) of student teachers felt that the teacher training programmes offered at SUA had enabled them to acquire sufficient classroom teaching skills and basic theories in education. Fourth, some challenges facing teacher training programmes offered at SUA, as reported by the respondents, included irrelevant contents in some university courses, inadequate infrastructures, and lack of opportunities for practice, to mention but a few. Based on these findings, it is recommended that whenever an opportunity to review the existing teacher training programmes comes, the exercise should be preceded with needs analysis to help determine if the existing programmes adequately address the needs of the teaching profession for which the student teachers are being prepared.</p>
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Bayer, Rachel, Ashley Travis, and Chenzi Wang. "Kids Growing with Grains: Connecting Agriculture, Nutrition, and Environmental Literacy." Journal of Youth Development 15, no. 6 (December 15, 2020): 272–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2020.964.
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Kids Growing with Grains is a school-based agricultural education program that improves youths’ conceptual understanding of how agriculture is linked to nutrition, the environment, and human health. University of Maryland Extension Educators developed the program’s hands-on activities, which focus on grain science, grains and the environment, grains and animals, and grain nutrition. The program is traditionally implemented through a station-based field trip experience lasting 4 hours in length. The program has been evaluated using a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative and quantitative data collected from both teachers and students. Evaluation results from the past 2 years indicate the program is achieving its learning objectives. The program is designed to be easily replicated by other Extension programs throughout the country in a variety of formal or non-formal settings.
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Dong, Bella. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Food Research, Vol. 9 No. 3." Journal of Food Research 9, no. 3 (May 28, 2020): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v9n3p63.
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Journal of Food Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.
Journal of Food Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please contact us for the application form at: jfr@ccsenet.org
Reviewers for Volume 9, Number 3
Asima Asi Begic-Akagic, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Bosnian
Bruno Alejandro Irigaray, Facultad de Química, Uruguay
Diego A. Moreno-Fernández, CEBAS-CSIC, Spain
Djilani Abdelouaheb, Badji Mokhtar University, Algeria
Gisele Fátima Morais Nunes, Federal Center of Technological Education of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Jintana Wiboonsirikul, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand
Leonardo Martín Pérez, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, Argentina
Liana Claudia Salanta, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Romania
Luis Patarata, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Mariana de Lourdes Almeida Vieira, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Mohd Nazrul Hisham Daud, Malaysian Agricultural Research & Development Institute, Malaysia
Palmiro Poltronieri, National Research Council of Italy, Italy
Qinlu Lin, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China
Rigane Ghayth, Organic Chemistry-Physics Laboratory, University of Sfax, Tunisia
Rozilaine A. P. G. Faria, Federal Institute of Science, Education and Technology of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Shalini A. Neeliah, Ministry of Agro-industry and food security, Mauritius
Winny Routray, McGill University, Canada
Won Choi, University of Hawaii at Manoa, United States
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Chen, Jiangsheng, Gideon Bolt, Yiwen Wang, Xiaoli Feng, and Xuke Li. "An Empirical Diagnosis of the School-to-Work Process for Rural and Agricultural Development in China." Sustainability 13, no. 2 (January 14, 2021): 778. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13020778.
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Rural areas in China struggle with a scarcity of young farmers and the rapid aging of farming labor. Attracting and retaining university graduates in rural areas is key to achieving the goals of The Rural Revitalization Strategy of the government, which ultimately seeks to guarantee sustainable agriculture and food security in China. This study examines whether the school-to-work process in China is beneficially aligned to these goals. Survey data were collected from graduates in June 2016, and logistic models were generated to identify the probabilities of, and explore the influences on, school-to-rural outcomes. The findings reveal that most graduates who relocate to rural areas are more likely directed there from urban areas. Graduates with rural backgrounds are more likely to become rural successors than graduates with urban backgrounds. The phenomenon of children taking up the occupation of a parent is observed among those with agricultural degrees and rural backgrounds, which will facilitate the school-to-work process and improve agricultural production. In order to achieve a mix of family farms, large-scale farmlands, and educated farmers to improve food security and sustainable agriculture, the following key considerations for agricultural policy in China are proposed: provide adequate incentives, remove obstacles, and streamline the process of school-to-farming.
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Nguyen, Loan Thuy Quynh, and Toan Mong Vu. "THE TRENDS OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES IN CHOOSING THE MAJORS OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN HO CHI MINH CITY." Science and Technology Development Journal 14, no. 2 (June 30, 2011): 29–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.32508/stdj.v14i2.1926.
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The study analyzes the trends and forecasts the number of high-school graduates enrolling in university entrance examination. The study samples are seven majors of 11 universities in Ho Chi Minh City. The analysis and test processes are based on the descriptive statistics by graphs, Mann-Kendall trend test, the estimate model and trend function test by the method of Ordinary Least Squares Estimation (OLS). The result indicates high-school graduates have tendency to enroll in two ologies with descending trend such as Agriculture–Forestry–Fish-Breeding and Teaching–Education Management. There is no conclusion that the remaining majors have ascending trends of registration.
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Dong, Bella. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Food Research, Vol. 8 No. 3." Journal of Food Research 8, no. 3 (May 30, 2019): 133. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v8n3p133.
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Journal of Food Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.
Journal of Food Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jfr/editor/recruitment and e-mail the completed application form to jfr@ccsenet.org.
Reviewers for Volume 8, Number 3
Adele Papetti, University of Pavia, Italy
Asima Asi Begic-Akagic, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Bosnian
Cheryl Rosita Rock, California State University, United States
Codina Georgiana Gabriela, Stefan cel Mare University Suceava, Romania
Elke Rauscher-Gabernig, Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Austria
Elsa M Goncalves, Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agrária (INIA), Portugal
Jose Maria Zubeldia, Gestión Sanitaria de Canarias – Gobierno de Canarias, Spain
Juliano De Dea Lindner, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil
Lenka Kourimska, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic
Leonardo Martín Pérez, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, Argentina
Luis Patarata, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Magdalena Polak-Berecka, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland
Marco Iammarino, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, Italy
Maria Fernanda Pessoa, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
Mariana de Lourdes Almeida Vieira, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Massimiliano Renna, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Italy
Na-Hyung Kim, Wonkwang University, Korea
Richard Nyanzi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Shalini A. Neeliah, Ministry of Agro-industry and food security, Mauritius
Sonchieu Jean, Higher Technical Teachers Training College (HTTTC), University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Tanima Bhattacharya, Seacom Skills University, India
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Smith, Brett H. "Reversing the Curse: Agricultural Millennialism at the Illinois Industrial University." Church History 73, no. 4 (December 2004): 759–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0009640700073042.
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In the spring of 1868, sixty-eight students gathered to become the first matriculants of the Illinois Industrial University. They had responded to a summons by the state legislature to engage in a bold new mission of publicly funded mechanical and industrial education, a move which would, Illinoisans hoped, bring lavish prosperity to their fellow citizens and themselves. Like other colleges of the period, utilitarian and democratic rationales motivated the I. I. U. leadership to establish their school. Quoting their commission by the Morrill Act, the trustees said the university's “chief aim” was to educate “the industrial classes” by teaching “such branches of learning as are related to Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, and Military Tactics, without excluding other scientific and classical studies.” And yet, there was an even more radical and compelling vision among the I.I.U. faithful, one which was distinctively theological: “The hope of the Trustees and Faculty,” they said, “is that the Institution will produce … men of Christian culture … able and willing to lend a helping hand in all the great practical enterprises of this most practical age.”
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CROMPTON, L. A., and T. R. WHEELER. "Proceedings of the Forty-first Meeting of the Agricultural Research Modellers' Group." Journal of Agricultural Science 147, no. 6 (October 27, 2009): 731–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021859609990359.
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This group, which is concerned with the applications of mathematics to agricultural science, was formed in 1970 and has since met at approximately yearly intervals in London for one-day meetings. The forty-first meeting of the group, chaired by Dr Derek Rose of the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, was held in the Kohn Centre at the Royal Society, 6–9 Carlton House Terrace, London, on Friday, 3 April 2009 when the following papers were read.
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Ramdhani, Dahlan. "Ekuitas Merek Program Studi Agribisnis, Agroteknologi, dan Peternakan Universitas Padjadjaran." TRIKONOMIKA 13, no. 2 (December 14, 2014): 172. http://dx.doi.org/10.23969/trikonomika.v13i2.612.
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One of the problems of higher educations is the lack of interest of high school students to continue their studies to the study program related to agriculture. Lots of factors are considered to influence, wether it comes from the public, government or industry. Apart from the influence of government policy on higher education and labor economics, agricultural studies program managers should look at this as a chalenge to undertake the necessary efforts. One creative approach to provide solutions is marketing approach, especially brand equity approach. The selected study programs are Agribusiness, Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry of Padjadjaran University. Respondents that are choosed group of high school students in Bandung. The study proposes that the brand equity of study program shows low score by high school school student respondents. Promotion, location and social image are factors that significantly affect students’s perception of brand equity study programs Agribusiness, Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry of Padjadjaran University.This study use Part Least Square (PLS) in analysing data and specifying of variables inside.
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Ramdhani, Dahlan. "Ekuitas Merek Program Studi Agribisnis, Agroteknologi, Dan Peternakan Universitas Padjajaran." Liquidity 4, no. 1 (June 28, 2018): 31–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.32546/lq.v4i1.79.
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One of the problems of higher educations is the lack of interest of high school students to continue their studies to the study program related to agriculture. Lots of factors are considered to influence, wether it comes from the public, government or industry. Apart from the influence of government policy on higher education and labor economics, agricultural studies program managers should look at this as a chalenge to undertake the necessary efforts. One creative approach to provide solutions is marketing approach, especially brand equity approach. The selected study programs are Agribusiness, Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry of Padjadjaran University. Respondents that are choosed group of high school students in Bandung. The study proposes that the brand equity of study program shows low score by high school school student respondents. Promotion, location and social image are factors that significantly affect students’s perception of brand equity study programs Agribusiness, Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry of Padjadjaran University.This study use Part Least Square (PLS) in analysing data and specifying of variables inside.
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Edgar, Leslie D., Don W. Edgar, Olivia Caillouet, and Catherine Dobbins. "A Survey to Determine International Program Growth Areas and Needs to Guide a College of Agriculture International Programs Office." Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education 25, no. 3 (December 15, 2018): 96–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2018.25307.
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International programs (IP) continue to grow in importance. There is an increased demand from employers and communities for globally competent individuals, yet only 2.3% of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (Bumpers College) students studied abroad in an agriculture-related program during the 2014 and 2015 academic year. This study used descriptive survey methods with University of Arkansas undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2017 Bumpers College courses (n = 1,758) to determine their perceptions of international experiences. These perceptions included identifying the most influential barriers and benefits to participation. The majority of students were interested in short-term faculty-led programs (n = 1,190, 72.1%), followed by international internships (n = 760, 46%). Students wanted to participate in an IP during summer I (n = 1,138, 69%), followed by summer II (n = 839, 50.8%). Based on a 5-point Likert-type scale, students reported “cost is too high” (M = 3.83, SD = 1.10) and being “too busy with school” (M = 3.27, SD = 1.18) as the most influential barriers to participating in an IP. Using the same Likert-type scale, students reported an IP being a “lifechanging opportunity” (M = 4.49, SD = 1.75) and “sets me apart when applying for grad school/jobs” (M = 4.27, SD = 1.90) as the most influential benefits. The fact that 5.5% of the students surveyed had participated in an IP confirms that the Bumpers College requires more immersion in order to meet the University of Arkansas goal for 25% international participation by 2020.
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Zbaravska, Lesіa, Olha Chaikovska, Tetiana Bilyk, Lyubov Budnyak, Ella Dobrovolska, and Diana Kirika. "Strategies for effective vocational training of high school students in electrical engineering." E3S Web of Conferences 154 (2020): 07010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202015407010.
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The vocational training in agricultural and technical High School should be provided and organized in a systematic, rational, effective ways. The integration of Ukrainian High School in European education considers the training of a universal specialist competent both in theoretical study and practical application of farming and engineering. The first attempts have already been done: dual education projects are encouraged by the Ministry of Education of Ukraine. The paper reports on teaching Physics through the implementation of profession based elements. Therefore, the aims of this paper are threefold: (1) to characterize the scientific knowledge in connecting theoretical and practical areas of study, to determine the basic characteristics according to standardized training programme future specialists in agriculture and engineering should have, (2) to develop the strategies for integrating the profession-based approach to teaching academic disciplines on the basis of the pedagogical experiment that involved 176 student-respondents and 41 teacher-respondents and (3) to create integrated curriculum, profession-based lecture samples and problem book in Physics for students majoring in Power Engineering in Agricultural Complex. The survey was carried out on the basis of the State Agrarian and Engineering University in Podillia, Lviv National Agrarian University and Nizhyn Agricultural University. To gain evidence about the effectiveness of implementation of profession-based material in Physics course in vocational training of future power engineers we used specially designed questionnaires, interviews and observation of behaviour. The results of the study proved that the use of profession-based material promotes the formation of student natural knowledge, as well as a wide range of practical skills and abilities. Providing the professional competence in training stimulates cognitive interest in t studying Physics as a science, helps to absorb material from other science disciplines, to develop their cognitive and creative abilities and to influence on the formation of persistent motifs to obtain knowledge from special disciplines.
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Cashman, Kristin, and Edgar Persons. "Improving the relevance of formal education and training in preparing international students as change agents for low-input agriculture." American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 3, no. 1 (1988): 35–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0889189300002125.
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AbstractThe frequent assumption that there are relevant and meaningful parallels between agriculture in the U.S. and in Less Industrialized Countries (LICs) is critically examined. Based on the results of a survey of LIC students enrolled in the College of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota, recommendations are made to more carefully focus the approach and direction of LIC student eduction. We conclude that the education and training of agriculturalists in U.S. institutions of higher learning does not relate sufficiently to the resource base and domestic needs of farming cultures in the LIC countries. A case is made for the benefit of practical experience through work with farmers whose practices and applications accommodate and reflect the realities of low-input farming practices in the LICs. Appropriate paralleled farming systems in the U.S. are typified as “organic,” “biological,” “regenerative,” or “sustainable,” and LIC students could be given experience on these farms as a part of their degree program in school.
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Hanaoka, Mitsumasa. "New development of plastid signal research." Impact 2020, no. 6 (November 16, 2020): 79–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.21820/23987073.2020.6.79.
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Research into the process of photosynthesis could benefit a range of areas - from increasing output from agriculture and developing stress resistant crops, to the design of solar panels and solar energy harvesting technology. In order to develop our understanding of this process, the study of photosynthesis needs to focus on the chloroplast - the cellular compartments where photosynthesis takes place. Professor Mitsumasa Hanaoka, from the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Functions in the Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Horticulture at Chiba University, is exploring how plants coordinate messages between the nucleus and chloroplasts responsible for optimised photosynthesis.
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Moore, P. Geoffrey. "Frederick William Flattely (1888–1937): naturalist and “Renaissance man”." Archives of Natural History 47, no. 2 (October 2020): 356–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/anh.2020.0660.
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Attention is drawn to the contributions of Frederick William Flattely (1888–1937), noting the wide range of his natural history publications. He is best known for his ground-breaking guidebook on shore ecology, The Biology of the Sea-shore, first published with Charles Walton in 1922. Both started their careers at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Flattely was greatly influenced there by Professor Herbert J. Fleure; hence his interest in environmental matters, agriculture and parasitology. After removing via the University of Aberdeen to the University of Durham and concentrating on marine issues, he moved thence to the League of Nations in Rome as a technical editor (using his extensive linguistic skills). Of German extraction, he changed his surname from Durlacher to Flattely in 1914. He eventually took-up a position teaching biology at Leighton Park School, Reading. He is remembered there as an excellent teacher and motivator of students.
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Bankole, Olubanke M., and A. O. Onasote. "Awareness and sources of contraception information among female university students in Nigeria." Information Development 33, no. 2 (July 8, 2016): 199–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266666916652185.
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Female university students are at the age of active sexual life, but desire to delay becoming mothers, thus making the provision to them of correct and timely information on contraception crucial. This study aims to investigate the level of awareness and information behaviour on contraception among Nigerian female university students. Using simple random sampling to select participants from the university’s nine colleges at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, a total of 800 questionnaires were administered, of which 91.6% were duly completed. The findings showed that awareness of contraception among respondents was 95.2%; the most known contraceptive methods were the male condom, oral pills and injectables; most respondents (80.7%) first learnt of contraception at secondary school. Respondents’ most frequent sources of contraception information were friends, television and magazines/newspapers, but their most preferred sources were physicians/health workers, parents and university lectures/lecturers. The major barriers faced in seeking information on contraception were inability to get reliable and accurate information, lack of time and fear of embarrassment. Measures to increase the adoption of contraception among female students must take cognizance of their preferred sources of information to deliver correct and adequate information about contraceptive methods.
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Williams, Kimberly A., Chad T. Miller, and Ward Upham. "Relationship between High School Student Participation in State-level Future Farmers of America Career Development Events and Matriculation at the Host University: A Case Study in Horticulture at Kansas State University." HortTechnology 26, no. 6 (December 2016): 862–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech03506-16.
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In recent years, many horticulture departments around the United States have been concerned with recruiting and retaining an adequate number of students. One potential recruitment opportunity is the horticulture Future Farmers of America (FFA) Career Development Events (CDEs). For the time period of 1999 to 2012 (14 years), 1462 students participated in the annual state-level horticulture contests, comprising floriculture and nursery/landscape CDEs, held at Kansas State University (KSU). Using the rosters from these two CDEs, we referenced the university’s student information database to determine whether the high school students who participated as FFA horticulture CDE contestants ultimately matriculated to KSU. Fifty-two percent of former FFA horticulture CDE participants were accepted to KSU and 32% matriculated. Of these, 58% enrolled in the College of Agriculture and 19% majored in horticulture. Therefore, 3.5% of total horticulture CDE participants majored in horticulture at KSU. Students who participated in more than one horticulture CDE over time were more likely to major in horticulture at KSU compared with students who competed only once. Thirty-nine percent of students who participated in both horticulture CDEs pursued a baccalaureate program in horticulture. These two student characteristics could be used as indicator data points to target recruitment of future horticulture students. Data about the high school programs that generated contest participants were also summarized. Exceling in the CDE contests was not an indicator CDE participants would pursue a baccalaureate degree in horticulture. These analyses suggest FFA CDEs have some potential to optimize student recruitment efforts.
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Ellsworth, Devin, Jenny Ernst, and Anastasia Snelling. "A mobile farmers’ market brings nutrition education to low-income students." Health Education 115, no. 2 (February 2, 2015): 171–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/he-03-2014-0031.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of a nutrition-education intervention delivered at low-income middle schools in Washington, DC in the USA, using a mobile farmers’ market to bring hands-on lessons to schools. The program was a partnership between a local farm and university and was funded by the United States Department for Agriculture (USDA) Team Nutrition grant. Design/methodology/approach – Seven low-income middle schools received the intervention, which included 45-minute lessons focussed on nutrition education and sustainable farming concepts. The farmers’ market was delivered via a converted school bus, allowing for full market setup at each school to provide local fruits and vegetables as teaching tools. The nutrition-education lesson focussed on the USDA MyPlate and healthy meal planning. The farm education component focussed on organic farming principles, sustainability of local food systems, and seasonality. A six question pre- and post-survey was administered to 408 participating middle school students to assess changes in knowledge. Findings – Overall, average scores increased from 51 to 58 percent. Nutrition knowledge questions increased from 58 to 74 percent, while agriculture questions remained constant at 43 percent. Both increases significant using a two-sample t-test (p<0.001). This suggests that students gained more nutrition education concepts in this format as compared to the agricultural concepts. Originality/value – Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic that affects low-income communities disproportionally. Innovative strategies must be implemented to increase healthy food consumption. This case study presents such an approach and its value in increasing student knowledge of healthy behavior.
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Editorial, E. "Corrigendum: Tasic S, Kojic M, Obradovic D, Tasic I. Molecular and biochemical characterization of Pseudomonas putida isolated from bottled uncarbonated mineral drinking water. Arch Biol Sci. 2014, 66(1):23-8. DOI:10.2298/ABS1401023T." Archives of Biological Sciences 68, no. 1 (2016): 239. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/abs151023125e.
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All authors of the article (Tasic Srdjan, Kojic Milan, Obradovic D., Tasic Irena) have submitted a written statement that Zorana Z. Golubovic was not included in the list of authors. With this corrigendum we are correcting this. The full list of authors for this article is as follows: Tasic Srdjan, Department of Food Technology, Higher School of Applied Professional Studies, 17500 Vranje, Serbia Kojic Milan, University of Belgrade, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, 11010 Belgrade, Serbia Obradovic D., Institute of Food Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, 11080 Zemun, Serbia Golubovic Zorana Z., Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, 11120 Belgrade 35, Serbia Tasic Irena, Pharmaceutical Institutie Vranje, 17500 Vranje, Serbia <br><br><font color="red"><b> Link to the corrected article <u><a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/ABS1401023T">10.2298/ABS1401023T</a></b></u>
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Martins, Maria de Fátima Monteiro, and Eduardo Fernandes Bondan. "A Mulher Na Medicina Veterinária." REVISTA PLURI 1, no. 1 (January 22, 2019): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.26843/rpv112018p31-38.
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A Medicina Veterinária moderna começou a se desenvolver com o surgimento da primeira escola do mundo, em Lyon (França). No Brasil, a primeira escola de veterinária foi fundada em 1883 com a denominação Escola Imperial de Medicina e Agricultura, em Pelotas. A primeira mulher a se formar foi a Dra. Nair Eugenia Lobo, pela hoje Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, em 1929. Em 2017, as mulheres representavam 53% das inscrições primárias realizadas no Conselho Federal de Medicina Veterinária (CFMV).Palavras-chave: Medicina Veterinária, Gênero, História, Feminização, Mulher.AbstractModern Veterinary Medicine began to develop with the emergence of the world's first school in Lyon (France). In Brazil, the first veterinary school was founded in 1883 under the name of Imperial School of Medicine and Agriculture, in Pelotas. The first woman to graduate was Dr. Nair Eugenia Lobo at presently Rio de Janeiro Rural Federal University, in 1929. In 2017, women represented 53% of the primary enrollments held at the Federal Council of Veterinary Medicine (CFMV).Keywords: Veterinary Medicine, Gender, History, Feminization, Woman.
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Chrispim, Mariana C., William A. Tarpeh, Delhi T. P. Salinas, and Marcelo A. Nolasco. "The sanitation and urban agriculture nexus: urine collection and application as fertilizer in São Paulo, Brazil." Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 7, no. 3 (June 22, 2017): 455–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2017.163.
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Separately collected urine is an attractive potential fertilizer because of its high nutrient content, low cost, and inherent linkage of urban wastewater management and peri-urban agriculture. Urine from waterless urinals was applied to corn and lettuce plants to examine the impact of urine application rates and frequency on plant growth and soil parameters. In both corn and lettuce experiments, urine application significantly (p < 0.05) increased growth and leaf production relative to control plants. More frequent applications led to lower soil cation exchange capacities for corn and higher soil nitrogen content for both crops. Based on preliminary implementation calculations, waterless urinals at the University of São Paulo (USP), School of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities campus could lead to over 1,500 m3 of water saved and 360 m3 of urine produced on an annual basis. These experiments and modeling results are discussed in the context of scaling up urban urine collection, transport, and fertilization in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Williams, Richard. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for Vol. 6, No. 3, September 2018." Journal of Agricultural Studies 5, no. 4 (September 28, 2018): 222. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jas.v6i3.13712.
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Journal of Agricultural Studies would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JAS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 6, Number 3 Abhishek A. Cukkemane, Bijasu Agri Research Laboratory LLP, IndiaAnil Kumar Matta, Vaddeswaram, Guntur dst, IndiaBabak Mohammadi, University of Tehran, IranChenlin Hu, The Ohio State University, USAEben von Well, Agricultural Research Council, South AfricaEliana Mariela Werbin, National University of Cordoba, ArgentinianErnest Baafi, CSIR-Crops Research Institute, GhanaEwa Moliszewska, Opole University, PolandGerardo Ojeda, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, ColombiaPramod Kumar Mishra, University of Hyderabad, IndiaSahar Bahmani, University of Wisconsin at Parkside, USASait Engindeniz, Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, TurkeyZakaria Fouad Abdallah, National Research Centre, EgyptZhao Chen, Clemson University, USAZoi M. Parissi, School of Forestry and Natural Environment Aristotle University, Greece Richard Williams,EditorJournal of Agricultural Studies-------------------------------------------Macrothink Institute5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las Vegas, Nevada 89108United StatesPhone: 1-702-953-1852 ext.521Fax: 1-702-420-2900Email: jas@macrothink.orgURL: http://jas.macrothink.org
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Qianyi, Zhang, Li Xiaoshun, Hu Ping, and Ning Lu. "Analysis and Design of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Management System based on School Enterprise Cooperation (Taking the School of Computer and Information Engineering of Beijing University of Agriculture as an example)." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 317 (March 2018): 012009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/317/1/012009.
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Briška, Linda, and Vija Dišlere. "THE STUDY OF SELF-DIRECTED CAREER DECISION MAKING DIFFICULTIES AND INFLUENCING FACTORS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS." SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 2 (May 26, 2017): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2017vol2.2261.
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In the current situation many Latvian secondary school students do not know what specialty to choose to study or what work to choose during the last month of school studies. The aim of the study is to find out self-directed career decision-making difficulties and its influencing factors for the secondary school students. The study was developed in the Latvia University of Agriculture, in the Institute of Education and Home Economics within the Master study programm Career Counsellor. 68 secondary school students were involved in the study from regional secondary schools of Latvia. The surveys were conducted in 2016 and 2017. The results of the study showed that secondary school students, adopting a career decision, has to overcome the difficulties: associated with low self-esteem level and pressure from others; social barriers; internal conflict, the fear of risk-taking, acceptance of responsibility and seriousness of the decision, as well as lack of self-knowledge, too large number of options and uncertainties about the profession and themselves. The factors influencing career decision-making for secondary school students mainly are: the undestanding of their ability, skills, interests, characteristics, value, resources and conditions, self-image, environmental conditions, genetic diversity, learning experience, the ability to reflect on their own life experiences and construct their lives, as well as knowledge of professions and areas of vocational practice. Results of the research could be used in the work of school career counselor's.
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Hoel, Heidi L. "Developing a Usage Plan for a University Teaching Garden." HortScience 30, no. 4 (July 1995): 910G—911. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.30.4.910g.
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The Allen Centennial Gardens are located at the Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison on the grounds of the National Historical site, the house of the first four deans of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The 2.5-acre garden, developed and managed primarily by the Dept. of Horticulture, replaced the old teaching and display garden space taken over in building additions. Within the past 10 years the grounds have been designed and transformed into a garden, with 26 individual collection gardens, including: turf, fruit and vegetable gardens, classic ornamental gardens (with both herbaceous and woody perennials), and a rock alpine garden. As it receives its finishing touches, an education plan is being developed to complement the education purpose of the garden; the goal of the garden is to become an active site for learning through both observation and interaction with the garden collections. The two main themes of the learning experience are: 1) the biology of the diverse and unique plant collections (including: culture, practices, and production), and 2) the aesthetics of the garden (the organization of space, form, topography, and color). Implementation of education programs will occur on the following four levels: first the university (first the horticulture department, second other departments and university functions); second, area high schools groups; third, community and professional groups; and fourth, elementary school groups. The education programs will include mapping, internships, classes, meetings, volunteerism, and tours. The Allen Centennial Gardens, with its education mission, has already and will continue to be a meeting grounds for the university community, and a meetings ground for both the professional community and Madison-area community.
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Roberto Soares Scolforo, José, Édila Vilela de Resende Von Pinho, Antonio Chalfun-Junior, Adriano Higino Freire, Leandro Coelho Naves, and Marcio Machado Ladeira. "How the environmental planning of the Universidade Federal de Lavras impacts higher education." E3S Web of Conferences 48 (2018): 06004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184806004.
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UFLA was founded in 1908 as an Agriculture School and since that time there was a large concern with environmental issues. During last decade, UFLA has started a huge expansion in different areas of knowledge, becoming a more comprehensive university rather than being focused only in Agriculture Sciences. Due to that, UFLA has faced a need to build many buildings, avenues, improve water and energy supply and deal with different residues produced by their population on campus (including at the laboratories). For this reason, in 2009, UFLA started the idea to implement an Environmental and Structural Planning (ESP), to solve current structural problems and prevent future ones, creating, by that, conditions for keeping expanding and still placing UFLA as an environmentally sustainable University. Moreover, once the Planning was implemented and, even during its implementation, UFLA started to be an excellent example and laboratory for their students. In other words, we could start teaching how to expand keeping been sustainable. For instance, almost 70% of UFLA undergraduate and graduate programs have direct or indirect relation with environment and sustainability, and part of them use facilities and activities created with the ESP implementation. As recognition for the described actions, in 2017, UFLA was ranked in 35th position in UI Green Metric overall world ranking and 1st in Education. In conclusion, the ESP is a great opportunity to improve education and research quality of UFLA.
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Rasmussen, Catherine M., Renee M. Pardello, John R. Vreyens, Scott Chazdon, Somongkol Teng, and Michael Liepold. "Building Social Capital and Leadership Skills for Sustainable Farmer Associations in Morocco." Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education 24, no. 2 (August 15, 2017): 35–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2017.24203.
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Agricultural development in Morocco relies on the economic strength of the country’s rural regions. Recently, government programs have focused special attention on actions encouraging farmer associations and strengthening value-chains for agricultural commodities. Small rural producers, however, lack the leadership skills and strategic planning capabilities to accomplish this initiative. The Morocco Rural Leadership Program connects University of Minnesota Extension staff with faculty at the National School of Agriculture, Meknès (ENA) in Morocco to co-design and teach a leadership cohort program for farmers. Its intent is to build social capital for sustainable value-chain development. Program evaluation revealed that the program not only increased leadership capacity but also grew farmers’ social capital and led to behavioral and procedural change in farmer associations.