Exploring the transition to agroforestry for smallholder farmers: a feasibility study for the Ashanti region of Ghana by Youp Dumas, Jolien Ubacht, Ellen van Andel, Lily Akorfa Keledorme

“…We recommend improving land tenure security and establishing conflict resolution mechanisms by polycentric coordination in which all stakeholders are involved for this essential institutional redesign process. …”
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Factors Influencing Precision Agriculture Technology Adoption Among Small-Scale Farmers in Kentucky and Their Implications for Policy and Practice by Shreesha Pandeya, Buddhi R. Gyawali, Suraj Upadhaya

“…The increasing pressure on food security and environmental sustainability has emphasized the importance of effective farm resource usage. …”
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Assessment of the nitrogen fertilizer split-application on maize grain yield and profitability on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo by Patient M. Zamukulu, Espoir M. Bagula, Jean M. Mondo, Géant B. Chuma, Gisèle M. Bulonza, Sarah Mwaluke, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Céphas B. Mwimangire, Eloïs L. Cinyabuguma, Antoine K. Lubobo, Gustave N. Mushagalusa

“…Abstract Soil depletion constitutes a major challenge for agriculture and food security in highlands of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …”
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How Do Climate and Nonclimatic Variables Influence the Production of Agricultural Staple Crops in Vulnerable Rural Communities in the Bawku Municipality of Northern Ghana? by Rashida Ayumah, Felix Asante, Lawrence Guodaar, Gabriel Eshun

“…Also, policy on climate adaptation should take into account the interaction of external drivers of climate and nonclimatic variables to better build farmers’ resilience for food security at the local level.…”
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Prospects and directions of diversification of oilseed group crops by Valentyna Gamayunova, Lyubov Khonenko, Vira Mykolaichuk, Anna Kuvshinova

“…Increasing the efficiency of growing oilseeds not only provides stable profits for farmers but also has a positive impact on the food security of the country in general. Thus, the introduction of scientifically based agronomic measures is a critical factor for achieving sustainable development of the agricultural sector and diversification of oilseeds…”
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Impact of High-standard Farmland Construction policy on labor substitution by machinery in China:Evidence from quasi-experimental approaches at the macro and micro levels by YANG Yu, XIE Zhiwen, ZHANG Lijuan, ZHANG Qian

“…[Conclusion] To enhance the effect of labor substitution by machinery from the HSFC policy, precise measures are required to comprehensively solidify the foundation of food security. Enhancing integrated management of sloping farmland, improving rural roads, and reducing land fragmentation are essential measures for achieving agricultural mechanization. …”
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Developing a multivariate drought index to assess drought characteristics based on the SWAT-Copula method in the Poyang Lake basin, China by Liping Guo, Fusheng Chen, Bin Wang, De Li Liu, Xiulong Chen, Hongsheng Huang, Hua Bai, Kaitao Liao, Zhiming Xia, Keyu Xiang, Linchao Li, Taihui Zheng, Qiang Yu

“…The Poyang Lake Basin (PLB) has a long-standing history of drought, which has been intensified by global warming, posing significant risks to water security and agriculture. However, the specific patterns of drought, particularly seasonal variations, remain poorly understood, making it crucial to investigate these dynamics for effective water management and resilience planning. …”
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Current practices and key challenges associated with the adoption of resilient, circular, and sustainable food supply chain for smallholder farmers to mitigate food loss by Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Mirza Marvel Cequea, Valentina Gomes Haensel Schmitt

“…This approach addresses identified gaps and contributes to food security, environmental sustainability, and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).…”
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Genotyping Genebank Collections: Strategic Approaches and Considerations for Optimal Collection Management by Noelle L. Anglin, Peter Wenzl, Vania Azevedo, Charlotte Lusty, David Ellis, Dongying Gao

“…The maintenance of plant germplasm and its genetic diversity is critical to preserving and making it available for food security, so this invaluable diversity is not permanently lost due to population growth and development, climate change, or changing needs from the growers and/or the marketplace. …”
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Evaluation of Airport Buildings Against Terrorist Attacks in the Context of Architecture and Planning Criteria: Five Case Study by SARICIOĞLU Pelin, YILDIZ Aslı, SOYLUK Asena

“…Instead of concrete shear walls, most of the structures are secured with wire fences between concrete pillars. …”
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Factors influencing street-vended foods quality and safety in developing countries: a review by O. A. Bassitou Koumassa, Romaric Ouétchéhou, Mathias Hounsou, Oscar Zannou, D. Sylvain Dabadé

“…Abstract Street foods are an economic activity and source of income for the poor while contributing to the population’s food and nutritional security. However, they are among the main transmission routes for foodborne diseases. …”
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The effects of environmental patents on renewable energy consumption by Mihaela Onofrei, Bogdan Narcis Fîrțescu, Florin Oprea, Dana Claudia Cojocaru

“…Environmental degradation and energy security are two of policymakers' most crucial concerns, with an increasing emphasis on renewable energy development. …”
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Until you have something to lose! Loss aversion and two-factor authentication adoption by Ahmad R. Pratama, Firman M. Firmansyah

“…While 2FA increases the security level of authentication methods, it also requires extra efforts that can translate to some level of inconvenience on the user's end. …”
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Transforming Education Through Blockchain: A Systematic Review of Applications, Projects, and Challenges by Xianxian Wang, Muhammad Younas, Yicun Jiang, Muhammad Imran, Norah Almusharraf

“…The unique features of blockchain, notably decentralization, trustworthiness, and security, have attracted considerable attention from researchers investigating its application in education. …”
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Identification of blast resistant finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) genotype through phenotypic screening and molecular profiling by Isha Ojha, Kamaluddin, Vijay Sharma, Mohd. Tariq, Mukul Jain, Hoshiyar Singh Negi, Mukul Kumar, Shalesh Kumar Singh, Nitin Kumar, Vijay Kumar Kushwaha, Prashant Kaushik, Kirtan Dave

“…Such efforts are crucial for maintaining the sustainability of this important crop for global food security.…”
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Distributed optimization and scheduling strategy for source load storage distribution grid based on alliance chain by Jinhua Tian, Yueyuan Zhang, Yanan Gao, Yu Qin, Bihan Fan, Cheng Zhang, Qiqi Zang

“…In response to issues as difficult global information acquisition, less consideration of flexible load and energy storage unit access, individual deception, and insufficient security in the optimization scheduling process of active distribution networks, this paper constructed a distribution network optimization scheduling model that includes sources, loads, and storage. …”
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An Improved Deep Learning-Based Technique for Driver Detection and Driver Assistance in Electric Vehicles with Better Performance by Gunapriya Balan, Singaravelan Arumugam, Suresh Muthusamy, Hitesh Panchal, Hossam Kotb, Mohit Bajaj, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim, null Kitmo

“…To advance driver safety, security, and comfort, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) must be personalized. …”
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THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS by S. M. Abdulateef, Z. J. M. Saed, Dr.Thafer Mohammed, A. B. Mohammed

“…This study contributes towards sustainable agriculture practices in providing natural solutions for better consumer safety and food security by increasing production efficiency, improving food product quality, and reducing adverse environmental effects…”
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Vehicle Re-Identification Based on Multiple Magnetic Signatures Features Evaluation by Juozas Balamutas, Dangirutis Navikas, Vytautas Markevicius, Mindaugas Cepenas, Algimantas Valinevicius, Mindaugas Zilys, Michal Prauzek, Jaromir Konecny, Zhixiong Li, Darius Andriukaitis

“…In Intelligent Transportation Systems the identification and tracking of vehicles play an important role in enhancing traffic management, security, and overall road safety. Traditional means for vehicle re-identification rely solely on video-based systems which are not resilient to harsh environment conditions, suffer from visual obstructions, and are facing other challenges. …”
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Spatial-temporal characteristics of agricultural economic resilience and spatial spillover effects of driving factors: evidence from provincial panel data in China by Xiaoyu Chen, Haohan Wang, Xingyuan Zhu, Xiao Zhang

“…Strengthening Agricultural Economic Resilience (AER) has become a crucial approach to ensuring food security and promoting sustainable social development, particularly in light of supply shocks such as limited resources, environmental pressures, stagnating agricultural profitability, and diminishing demographic advantages. …”
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