Pediatric Emergency Department-based Food Insecurity Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Stephanie Ruest, Lana Nguyen, Celeste Corcoran, Susan Duffy

“…Among survey respondents, 56.7% demonstrated FI: 25% with low food security, and 31.7% with very low food security. …”
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Water Accounting and Productivity Analysis to Improve Water Savings of Nile River Basin, East Africa: From Accountability to Sustainability. by Hirwa, Hubert, Zhang, Qiuying, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Xu, Ning, Tian, Chao, Cheng, Hefa, Chen, Gang, Ngwijabagabo, Hyacinthe

“…Climate change impacts on drylands pose more vexing risks to socio-ecological systems, resulting in food security issues, biodiversity loss, and livelihood shifts in Africa. …”
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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…The notable economic losses from condemned organs also underscore the necessity of implementing pregnancy tests for female animals before slaughter to protect food security and support the nation's economy. These findings highlight the essential role of abattoirs in improving food security, detecting zoonotic diseases, and bolstering public health and economic stability in low-income countries.…”
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Aligning policy for success in developing countries: evidence from the poultry sector of Ghana by Omid Zamani, Craig Chibanda, Mavis Boimah, Collins Asante-Addo

“…Specifically, our study emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between fostering domestic production and ensuring food security.…”
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A ribodepletion and tagging protocol to multiplex samples for RNA-seq based virus detection: application to the cassava virome by Daniel H. Otron, Justin S. Pita, Murielle Hoareau, Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Jean-Michel Lett, Pierre Lefeuvre

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ECP-IEM: Enhancing seasonal crop productivity with deep integrated models. by Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Ali Moazzam, Asif Nawaz, Tariq Ali, Deema Mohammed Alsekait, Ahmed Saleh Alattas, Diaa Salama AbdElminaam

“…Accurate crop yield forecasting is vital for ensuring food security and making informed decisions. With the increasing population and global warming, addressing food security has become a priority, so accurate yield forecasting is very important. …”
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Breaking the Barriers for Women Participation in Agroforestry in the Context of AfCFTA by Patrick Opoku, Awonlimali Kenneth Ali, Peter Ampadu-Daaduam, Dorothy Asare Akoto

“…With the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), there arises a unique opportunity to leverage agroforestry for food security, environmental protection, and poverty alleviation. …”
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Effect of Banana Production on Poverty Reduction in Kabuyanda Sub-County, Isingiro District. by Arinda, Edgar

“…Additionally, diversifying banana products like flour, chips, and juice was suggested to enhance food security and create additional income streams through value addition. …”
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Agricultural sustainability through Smart Farming Systems: A comparative Analysis Between the Republic of Korea and Republic of Uganda. by Happy, Kenneth, Gang, Roggers, Ban, Yeongjun, Yang, Sungyu, Rahmat, Endang, Okello, Denis, Komakech, Richard, Cyrus, Okello, Okello, Kalule David, Kang, Youngmin

“…It is expected to potentially enhance the sustainability of agriculture and global food security. The need for smart farming arises from the increasing adverse environmental, ecological, social, and economic impacts on food systems. …”
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Production of Sweet-Potato Based Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) for Sustainable Agriculture. by Kobusinguzi, Anociata

“…The results underscore sweet potatoes' potential to support sustainable agricultural practices while addressing food security challenges in the region.…”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia by Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu

“…Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and generate income. Despite Ethiopia’s vast area and cultural diversity, there remains a need for further investigation of WEPs. …”
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A review of population genetics and the prospects for crop improvement by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Gabriel Mahbou Somo Toukam, Benoit Constant Likeng-Li-Ngue, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Seyum Getachew Essubalew, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Vesna Karapetkovska Hristova, Libert Brice Tonfack, Joseph Martin Bell, Emmanuel Youmbi

“… This study discusses the importance of population genetics in the context of crop improvement and its role in addressing challenges related to food security. Population genetics is crucial in identifying desirable traits and genetic markers, developing breeding strategies and improving the efficacy of crop improvement programs. …”
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Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements by Md Atiqur Rahman, S. M. Mozammil Hasnain, Prabhu Paramasivam, Rustem Zairov, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie

“…Abstract Global challenges such as energy scarcity and food security are intensified by a growing population and substantial post‐harvest food losses, contributing to alarming hunger levels. …”
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Agribusiness strategy and rural development: A case study of Ihunga Sub County, Ntungamo District by Denis, Simpson Singahache

“…The key study findings were: lack of provision of food security strategy, poor policy articulation and lack of supply of agricultural inputs to farmers. …”
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Overview of Cuba's Food Rationing System by José Alvarez

“…Issues related to food security are discussed in another fact sheet of this series (EDIS FE483). …”
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Dietary intake of tomato and lycopene, blood levels of lycopene, and risk of total and specific cancers in adults: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospectiv... by Arghavan Balali, Kimia Fathzadeh, Gholamreza Askari, Omid Sadeghi, Omid Sadeghi

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Overview of Cuba's Food Rationing System by José Alvarez

“…Issues related to food security are discussed in another fact sheet of this series (EDIS FE483). …”
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Sorghum yield prediction based on remote sensing and machine learning in conflict affected South Sudan by John Karongo, Joseph Ivivi Mwaniki, John Ndiritu, Victor Mokaya

“…This paper demonstrates that despite ongoing conflict, reasonably good end-of-season sorghum yield prediction with relevant food security planning implications could be done with ML, but challenges remain in generalizing these results due to limited crop data and regional variability in South Sudan.…”
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Investigation to Characterise Field Pests That Affect Bean Plants in Lowlands and Uphills of Mwanjari Parish Southwestern Division Kabale District. by Wakayiya, Derick

“…The ultimate goal was to improve pest control or eradication strategies to enhance bean production, ensuring food security and increased income through higher sales. …”
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