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The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify the competencies needed by first-year, tenure-track faculty in the profession of agricultural education and its related specializations (i.e., teacher education, Extension education, leadership development, and agricultural communication) as perceived by hiring authorities. The expert panel was composed of 31 individuals across 25 states who were hiring authorities of agricultural education faculty. At the completion of the third round, there were a total of 52 competencies that reached consensus with the panel. The competencies were situated into three thematic categories: (a) professional skills, (b) technical skills, and (c) personal attributes. A visual framework, including the competencies, categories, and subcategories is presented. We recommend that this framework be used by graduate programs of agricultural education and related specializations as a potential framework for evaluating their programming. The time is ripe for a profession-wide conversation around the development and preparation of future faculty, and how to establish a community of scholars. Future research should be conducted to examine the best practices, such as mentorship and collaboration, to sustain and support faculty over their career and how such practices may be effectively implemented across the agricultural education professorate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: The corn leafhopper, an invasive insect and vector of corn stunt spiroplasma, has been reported in multiple counties in Oklahoma. Corn stunt spiroplasma-infected corn leafhoppers were also confirmed in the state. The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is an invasive insect that can cause damage to maize (Zea mays L.) in two ways: by direct feeding and the transmission of several plant pathogens. Dalbulus maidis is an invasive and serious economic pest of maize that has spread from its center of origin in Mexico to the southernmost parts of the United States. Prior to 2024, corn leafhoppers had not been documented in Oklahoma, and their spread northward toward the United States corn belt is of significant concern. Here, we provide the first reports of the insect in maize in several Oklahoma counties. Insect specimens were collected at various commercial and experimental field sites by Oklahoma State University research and extension personnel. The identity of the insect species was validated through morphological and molecular taxonomy. The presence records for the corn leafhopper presented here provide valuable information for future monitoring and management efforts of this economically important pest and disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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To achieve the FAO's goals of increasing global agricultural productivity and soybean production by 2050, understanding small-scaler farmers' perceptions of the sustainability of soybean production is crucial. This study involved a sample size of 204 participants, randomly selected from a population of 433. Correlation and regression analyses assessed small-scale farmers' perceptions of factors affecting soybean production sustainability in Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga Province. This was achieved by examining the influence of participants' perceived factors and attitudes towards soybean production's sustainability. The inferential findings revealed that farming, economic, extension and education, social, and policymaking factors affected participants' perceived attitudes towards the sustainability of soybean production in the study area. This suggests that any unit increase in these factors is associated with an increased probability of the participants' perceived attitudes towards the sustainability of soybean production. Future studies may focus on socioeconomic factors affecting participant's perceived attitudes towards the sustainability of soybean production. The paper concludes by recommending that these factors should be considered by the government and policymakers when implementing programs to improve soybean sustainability through the inclusion of small-scale farmers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The study measures the mutual benefit of a university extension program on a partner institution's 5S ratings and student extensionists' lifelong learning. The extension program involved implementing 5S in a national high school from August 2022 to May 2024. Lifelong learning is an essential skill that enables graduates to adapt faster and more effectively to changes in their work environment. It affects the way people address the diverse challenges they meet daily. On the other hand, extension work allows students to directly apply course theories to problematic situations in a community with identified needs. The activities involved in the extension program enabled the students to solve problems, collaborate, communicate, think critically, and practice creativity while engaging actively with a community outside the university. The student extensionists' involvement in the extension program included delivering short lectures on 5S, facilitating extension activities, designing infographic posters, collecting and analyzing 5S data, and recommending and implementing solutions to improve classroom organization and management. Upon termination of the extension program, the mean 5S score of the partner institution increased from "minimum acceptable" at 2.94 to "very good" at 3.83. Their knowledge and skill level in 5S increased from "moderate" at 3.04 to "high" at 4.58. Alongside the successful 5S implementation, the student extensionists' lifelong learning skills in solving problems, collaborating, communicating, critical thinking, and creativity improved "very much" at 4.47. Even when the students are still at university, lifelong learning can be enhanced through active participation in a university's extension program. Therefore, the extension program demonstrates the synergistic benefits of community engagement to the partner community and the students. It is recommended that students be actively involved in community extension programs to enhance their classroom learning further and thus demonstrate their lifelong learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Concerns over the quality of teaching in massive open online courses devoted to language learning (LMOOCs) have prompted extensive research on learning behavior in such courses. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of autonomous learning check-ins – that is, individuals sharing their own learning records and/or other information about their learning-related experience – a novel behavior that has not been studied in previous LMOOC research. Using learning analytics, we found that just 6.2% (n = 699) of a sample of 11,293 learners autonomously engaged in check-in behavior, and that the content of these learners' check-ins varied considerably according to their contexts and the language skills they were seeking to acquire. We further found (1) a positive association between check-in behavior and LMOOC completion; (2) that students who chose to check in earned relatively low grades on unit quizzes, especially in their early stage of learning, but outperformed the non-check-in group significantly in final exam scores; and (3) that those who checked in engaged with a significantly wider array of in-LMOOC learning components than those who did not, and thus accessed a wider system of language-learning experiences. Taken together, these results confirm that check-in behavior can aid the process of learning in an LMOOC and further highlight this behavior's wider potential to aid self-directed autonomous online learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is a case study of students' labor competence in two different educational tracks from the Guangxi University of Foreign Languages. According to research findings, there was no significant difference in the overall level of labor competence between ordinary undergraduates and vocational students, and there were disparities in labor competence in specific dimensions, including labor consciousness, labor knowledge, labor qualities, and labor creativity, between the two groups. Ordinary undergraduates significantly outperformed vocational college students in the dimension of labor consciousness, whereas the latter scored higher in the dimension of labor knowledge. Both groups scored poorly in terms of labor creativity. Also discussed is the importance of cultivating innovation ability, building labor knowledge, shaping labor values, and improving off-campus labor education participation among college students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The "double reduction" policy has shown initial success over the past three years. However, parents and off-campus training institutions continue to influence the policy implementation significantly. Aiming to investigate the correlation between private tutoring and academic performance, as well as identify key moderating variables, this study conducted a meta-analysis on 21 primary studies, encompassing 54 independent samples, 79 effect sizes, and 242,601 participants. The findings revealed a low correlation between private tutoring and the academic performance of students. The impact of private tutoring on academic performance was insignificant after the application of the trim-and-fill method. Among the nine moderating variables analyzed, student gender, educational stage, family socioeconomic status (SES), region, tutoring subject, tutoring duration, and type of tutoring class did not significantly influence the effectiveness of private tutoring. The conclusions clarify the common one-sided perceptions people have about the role of private tutoring, offering new insights for education policymakers, researchers, teachers, parents, and students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was conducted on honey production in Imo state of Nigeria, with a focus on the health and economic dimensions of the industry. The research was carried out using a multi-stage sampling procedure, and a sample size of 80 honey-producer respondents was selected. Data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that honey producers in the area had a mean age of 51 years, 11 years of education, 21 years of farming/beekeeping experience, and a household size of 6 persons. The average annual household income was €709.10, with a farm size/number of hives kept of 72 hives per farmer and a quantity of honey produced per annum of 145 litres. The cost and returns analysis showed that the cost of production of honey per litre and profit per litre were €0.40 and €2.40, respectively. The study also determined the nutritional uses and health benefits of honey (e.g. healing wounds, treating ulcers, controlling sore throats and colds, boosting immunity, and as an antibacterial agent). Several factors, including uncontrolled bush burning, bee forage shortage, deforestation, theft of beehives, colony absconding, and poor agricultural practices which strongly constrain honey production has been observed. It is concluded that honey production is a very profitable venture with numerous uses and health benefits and venturing youths into honey production as a source of livelihood should be encouraged, and extension education should be tailored to technologies in beekeeping and the identification of genuine honey to minimize the success of adulteration, among others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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AbstractWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many educational practices, it has also acted as an amplifier, accelerating emergent trends. One such trend concerns the nature of distance doctoral education that, even before the pandemic, was characterised by conceptual ambiguity. This article re-considers the meaning of “distance doctoral education” in a context where the on/off-campus binary has been profoundly disrupted. In this paper, we locate off-campus doctoral education in the intersecting literatures on distance and doctoral education, then advance the “post-” framework we use to conceptualise contemporary off-campus and distance doctoral study. Empirically, our paper draws on insights from a 2022 survey of 521 distance doctoral students, which demonstrate the complexity and variation evident in the manifestations of “distance” reported. We propose that we may have entered a post-distance doctoral education terrain, where previous conceptualisations of distance or proximity are altered. Our paper offers implications for thinking about doctoral education in such a context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Accelerating the adoption of intensification methods is critical for improving African agricultural productivity growth. This study synthesizes the effect of determinants underlying the speed of adoption of agricultural intensification methods in Africa. Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic literature search was conducted using online databases, covering 20 years of publication research. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. Findings: After controlling for innovation type, a subgroup analysis reveals that gender and formal education influence the speed of adoption of improved staple crop varieties and other agricultural intensification methods. Practical implications: Continued investment in approaches that are gender sympathetic and in agricultural education and extension is implied. Theoretical implications: Accelerating agricultural productivity growth requires a broad understanding of the potential determinants. This extends beyond farmer characteristics and includes factors that describe the context of agricultural systems, policies, and technology. Originality/Value: This is the first study quantifying the effect size of factors that influence the pace of adoption of agricultural intensification methods in Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to changes that have occurred in ecological conditions, the requirement to use wastewater has been considered more seriously in the agricultural sector, because agriculture is the source of human nutrition, health and security. Based on this, the purpose of this research was to systematically analysis the components affecting sustainable management of wastewater use (SMWWU) in the viewpoint of critical theory paradigm. Inductive qualitative content analysis (IQCA) was used for systematic analysis. In this regard, the software used was MAXQDA. The statistical population included valid scientific articles and knowledgeable experts in wastewater management in the agricultural sector in Tehran province, Iran. The sampling method for articles was by searching based on keywords and for experts by purposeful method until theoretical saturation was reached. The results of IQCA in the form of a model showed that the six main components "economic," "environmental," "contextual," "individual," "management and planning" and "education and extension" affect SMWWU. Each of these components also includes several factors and variables that can strengthen SMWWU and reduce the water crisis by paying attention to them. The obtained model can be used by policy makers and interested parties in making decisions and planning water protection measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work seeks to analyze the interrelationship between research, teaching, extension and the business environment in a Higher Polytechnic Institute of Benguela, Angola, in order to identify synergies and areas of improvement that strengthen the academic training and projection of the institution. in the environment. A mixed methodological approach was used, with a population of 352 subjects, including students, teachers, managers and representatives of local companies. Those surveyed recognize the lack of teachers with a master's or doctor's degree as one of the weaknesses for good management of university processes, since they are the ones called to promote the generation of new knowledge and its application to the solution of problems in the field. context. The above affects the quality of the teaching, research and extension processes, reducing the credibility of HEIs, reducing the employability of graduates and limiting the dissemination of research results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work aims to express the extension actions of the Support Center for Management in Social Entities (NAGES), developed in the period from 2022 to 2023. This report highlights the growing importance of sustainability, addressing the global commitment to the Development Objectives Sustainable. In the postredemocratization Brazilian context, the third sector emerges as a hybrid approach to promoting social wellbeing. In this sense, the NAGES Extension Project, linked to the Dean of Extension at the Federal University of Cariri, seeks to train third sector organizations and municipal councils, focusing on budgetary and financial management and sustainable practices aiming at a cultural transformation based on efficiency, efficiency and effectiveness in the use of human and financial resources. An exploratory research in public schools reveals challenges in financial-budgetary execution and knowledge about sustainability. The project contributes not only to the sustainable development of social organizations, but also to the academic and professional growth of the students involved, promoting critical awareness about efficient and sustainable management in the third sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Science communication and university Extension initiatives are evolving in response to society's needs and an ever-changing digital landscape. The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) has recently launched a podcast called Working in the Weeds (WITW). We surveyed podcast listeners to find out their motivations for listening and asked for their feedback on current episodes and future content. The survey revealed that a majority of respondents were individuals who work in the world of invasive plants. Many respondents were introduced to the podcast through work and listen to learn more about relevant research and information, to feel connected to the Center, and to be entertained. Overall, the respondents were satisfied with the podcast production elements and the variety of episode styles. Based on open-ended responses, listeners described that the podcast shares science in a meaningful way and the Center should continue producing episodes that highlight invasive plant research. Some respondents suggested future episodes should cover specific invasive plants, environmental impacts, herbicide use and safety, management techniques, and social issues surrounding invasive plant management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study was conducted to determine the physico-chemical parameters and prawn species available in Ase River at Ndokwa East L.G.A. of Delta State, Nigeria. Water samples were collected for nine (9) months from January to September, 2023. Samples were collected with plastic bottles at the deepest part of the river, they were labelled and kept in ice-chest box and transported to the laboratory for further analysis. Analysis of the water parameters followed standard procedure. Dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, temperature and pH were measured in-situ while other variables: (total dissolved solid, nitrate, carbonate, biochemical oxygen demand, and hardness) were determined in the laboratory. Prawn samples were collected from artisanal fisherfolks who used traditional basket valve traps made of bamboo to harvest. All protocol followed standard procedure. Results showed the mean dry season water temperature (27.9 ± 0.22 mg/l), carbonate (1.02 ± 0.02 mg/l) and BOD (2.23 ± 0.05 mg/l) which were significantly different (p < 0.05) and higher than the mean results for the wet season which were 26.6 ± 0.03 mg/, 0.86 ± 0.05 mg/l and 1.79 ± 0.10mg/l for temperature, carbonate and BOD respectively. Prawn species obtained and their percentage prevalence were Macrobrachium vollenhovenii (41.8%), Macrobrachium macrobrachion (36.5%) and Macrobrachium potamalpheops (21.7%). Results from the study showed that the variation in physico-chemical parameters influenced the abundance of prawn species found in the environment. It is recommended that government agencies carry out fisheries extension education which could help the artisanal fisherfolks in sustainable harvest practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Extension projects promoted at the university level serve as mechanisms for the betterment and growth of the rural communities. These projects might end up being longitudinal, where the constant mentoring and coaching is fundamental to continue helping the communities. This study examined the impact of extension projects that focused on rural tourism and entrepreneurship to a cooperative. Objective. The descriptive study seeks to portray the importance of university extension processes during 2015-2018 regarding community development, based on a qualitative case study of five women in Sarapiquí. Methodology. The methodology was based on a case study as a detailed description. The focus was descriptive (Baxter y Jack, 2008; Flyvbjerg, 2011; Lichtman, 2013). The case study focused on the experiences of five women, who were trained during 2015-2018 in rural tourism and entrepreneurship coordinated by the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica. Results. The results suggest that women empowerment is highly linked to their own personal process, but also to university extension projects. Also, it was evidence that several public institutions have contributed to the community growth. On the other hand, the participants indicated their participation in community activities with various institutions for the growth of the community, which required leadership and empowerment to express their needs and carry out their personal and communal projects. However, it was emphasized that more processes are needed to fully booster the community growth, the empowerment process, and the personal and professional skills. Conclusions. The women of the study highlighted how the institutional and academic alliance promote community growth, thus the importance to reflect on this and continue promoting community participation to guarantee constant growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The language of change in curricula is increasingly being examined through the lens of decoloniality and Africanisation. This underscores the need to consider Extension education and the practice of extension within the context of contemporary post-colonial debates. This article examined decoloniality and its relevance in the practice of Extension education. To achieve this, the article adopted an interpretative qualitative analysis of relevant literature, documents, and research findings. The findings suggest that successful decolonisation calls for Extension curricula to be attentive to content challenges, the origin and foundation of which may be deeply rooted in the ideologies and logic of the global north. Additionally, the article highlighted the necessity for academics, researchers, and practitioners to prioritise local knowledge and methodologies. This means using a variety of solutions, regardless of their origin (African or Western), and adopting the most effective approach. These measures are essential for fostering effective development within the specific context of Extension Education and developmental needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension (JAEE) has announced changes to its editorial team. Dr. Kristin Davis and Prof. Laurens Klerkx served as editors-in-chief, working to improve the quality and scope of the journal. They encouraged submissions on new topics such as digitalization and changes in advisory organizations. The journal has also transitioned to an online-only format to save resources and reduce emissions. Dr. Fernando Landini and Prof. Ruth Nettle will take over as the new editors-in-chief, ensuring continuity and bringing new directions to the journal. The JAEE has seen an increase in impact factor and is now a Q1 journal in the Web of Science Social Sciences Citation Index. The new editors-in-chief express their commitment to continuing the journal's growth and contributions to agricultural education and extension. [Extracted from the article]

Universities are the institutions that introduce changes in society, through university extension and its articulation with other processes, where science and culture materialize, in response to professional and social problems. It is necessary to improve its management and increase its impact, which is why indicators are proposed to evaluate the quality of its social mission and its relevance, in the transformation of the contexts where it interacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article is the result of a meeting between three women who took part in the University Extension Course “Climate Change and the Right to Water in the Metropolis of Rio de Janeiro”, held by the School of Social Work at UERJ, in partnership with the Federation of Organizations for Social and Educational Assistance, the Rio de Janeiro branch of the Forum for Climate Change and Socio-Environmental Justice and the Rio de Janeiro Popular Surveillance Network on Sanitation and Health. The article systematizes part of the debates held during the course, which are related to the issue of climate change and environmental racism in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It presents the concept of environmental racism and analyzes its particularities in the reality of Rio de Janeiro based on a case study: the installation of the Ternium steel plant in the Santa Cruz Administrative Region, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and the development of a Popular Surveillance initiative in Health and Environment by the Martha Trindade Collective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

University extension has been one of the tools used to propagate environmental education with native bees, aiming at transforming and directing sustainable development and the importance and conservation of species through meliponiculture. To this end, several activities were carried out, including the implementation of meliponaries, the use of bait to capture bees, the transfer of these bees to national boxes, the adequate installation of the boxes, as well as the maintenance of the hives. In addition, courses on meliponiculture were offered to rural producers, aiming to raise awareness and training and disseminate local information through university extension. Participants had the opportunity to acquire new knowledge, such as bee management and production, becoming capable of sharing this technical knowledge and theoretical foundation and even starting new research projects in insect biology, emphasizing bee populations and production. The participation of rural producers in the program was also crucial, as they received training and participated in courses and practical rural extension activities, which contributed to regional development and the preservation of the environment and generated income by implementing the meliponary. In this way, the program positively impacted the academic world, providing new learning to project members and the rural community, promoting a sustainable and economically viable activity, and contributing to the protection of bees, which is essential to ecological balance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

University extension is one of the most important bases of Brazilian higher education, which encourages social transformation, impacting academic training and social dynamics. It is clear that, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the activities of students and the elderly population of communities participating in extension practices was strongly affected. Therefore, readaptation to the virtual environment of the Extension Project Teaching and Learning Developing Collective Health Actions (EADASC) of the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL) was necessary, which promotes actions for better life habits. Thus, the need to investigate the scope and meaning of these non-contact activities from June to December 2020 was perceived. This article is a descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach. Five older people participating in the Extension above Project were included in this research, who were duly registered and actively participating in non-face-to-face activities. For data collection, a face-to-face semi-structured interview was performed. Three thematic categories were identified: the changes that occurred in their lives during the pandemic; calls received by academics and messages from the WhatsApp group; and the guidelines and activities suggested by academics through calls and video calls. It was noticed that knowing how to listen and welcome are qualities of professionals committed to the social, which was carried out by the EADASC project amid the pandemic and resulted mostly in positive feedback, even though, as an impasse, the number of eligible participants for the study was low. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considering the importance of extension in academia, the National Education Plan establishes that extension activities must comprise at least 10% of the total curriculum credits required for graduation, necessitating numerous pedagogical and institutional reorganizations. The purpose of this research was to analyze the perceptions of students in the health area of a State Public Higher Education Institution in Alagoas about the curricularization process of the University Extension. An exploratory study with a qualitative approach was used as a data collection instrument for the semi-structured interview with eleven students with at least two years of experience in extension projects at the University. Data were analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis technique, in thematic mode. The thematic categories outlined were: extension curricularization from the student's point of view; skills and competences developed in university extension; obstacles and challenges of extension curricularization. Based on these categories, we infer that discussions on this topic are still incipient in the local reality, requiring further clarification from all the actors that make up the University. However, this also highlights the importance of the academic community collectively building mechanisms that increase the appreciation, recognition of extension as a formative dimension, and the possibility of pedagogical transformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article deals with University Extension as an epistemological, conceptual foundation of university practice and professional application. It defines as problematic the following question: How can the fundamentals of University Extension be understood? It aims to approach the fundamentals of University Extension from a historical-conceptual perspective, public policy, inclusion and interdisciplinary activity. It uses, in the methodological aspects, the exploratory purpose supported by the bibliographic method, taking into account articles mapped in supraformal information channels, such as electronic journals and the annals of events in digital media, which characterizes the qualitative study. It concludes that the epistemological desideratum of University Extension from the phenomena attributed and discussed, strengthens the scientific and legislative conception of this important university axis, making it more consistent, solid, supported, thought of as a policy of action itself. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sharks and rays are animals that human activities have gradually impacted. One of the activities significantly affecting this group of fish is indiscriminate fishing, as a result of incipient environmental monitoring and enforcement, the use of common names for a variety of distinct species, and the processing of animals (e.g., decapitation) still onboard, making their identification difficult. Additionally, elasmobranchs have complex biological and reproductive characteristics that make them vulnerable to human activities and overfishing, such as a long-life cycle, late sexual maturity, and low fecundity. In this context, our premises suggest that the effective conservation of elasmobranchs involves the society as a whole and should be successful in adequately monitoring vulnerable and endangered species. Therefore, the project ‘Conservação da Biodiversidade: Tubarões na Praia’ (Biodiversity Conservation: Sharks on the Beach) aimed to integrate the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) and society to disseminate knowledge related to the diversity of elasmobranch species off the coast of Paraíba state, Brazil, their biological aspects, and levels of vulnerability, ultimately promoting their conservation. Our Instagram page reached approximately 1,500 followers, with individual posts averaging 150 likes and reaching around 600 accounts. The public engagement was significant, fostering not only knowledge exchange but also a new perception and heightened interest in the group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Occupational diseases are characterized by diseases produced or unleashed by the professional exercise peculiar to a given activity. Even though they are present in work environments, these workers cannot always identify the risk factors or even the diseases to which they are exposed. In this sense, this paper aims to report the experience of a group of researchers during the execution of extension activities through worker health education actions to prevent occupational diseases. To this end, an Instagram account was created, where informative posts and news on topics related to Occupational Medicine were periodically shared. In addition, through the Family Health Strategy (FHS) Units, didactic and interactive lectures were offered to the working population, and distribution folders addressing the central occupational diseases. At the end of the project, the Instagram profile reached 717 followers. Thirty-three publications were made, which were reposted in stories and reached a total of 7544 views. In addition, lectures were given in the waiting room of 24 FHS, reaching 210 people. With this, it was possible to consider that the execution of the extension project was successful because it contributed to the dissemination and expansion of workers' knowledge about occupational diseases resulting from work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The university documentary heritage stored in the historical archives of higher education institutions (HEIs) is of vital importance for the development of the substantive processes of universities. The documents that comprise it record the training, research and extension activities carried out by these educational institutions from their emergence to the present; therefore, they constitute testimonial sources on their history and academic, scientific and cultural achievements over time. Based on the documentary analysis, the article aims to support the relevance of the communication management of the documentary heritage from the university historical archives, for its proper use and enjoyment, as well as its preservation and recognition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pulse production in India has stagnated relative to staple grains and cash crops, raising concerns about rural protein consumption. We experimentally evaluate an effort to increase local pulse production in Bihar. This intervention consisted of 2 years of input subsidies and extension to facilitate learning, followed by the creation of marketing organizations and a year of output price support to raise profitability. Farmers respond to price signals by expanding inputs when subsidized and increasing pulse sales under price supports. However, we see no evidence that the program shifted equilibrium production portfolios as pulses return to pre‐intervention levels after the support ends. Results indicate that short‐term learning by doing cannot overcome long‐run barriers to local pulse production, even when farmers have a viable outlet to sell their surplus output. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Various interventions in agricultural production are aimed at maximizing agricultural revenue, and key enterprises to improve livelihood and reduce poverty. This study assessed cost and benefits of Rain-Fed Farming Systems (RFFS) and Irrigated Farming System (IRFS) of sugarcane production in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Using primary data collected in a three-stage purposive sampling procedure from a total of 231 sugarcane farmers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budgetary techniques, Z-statistics, and Likert scale. The farmers mean age was 43 years with an average of 7 years of formal education. There were significant differences in the level of income with a profitability ratio of 1.14 RFFS and 1.85 IRFS respectively. The major constraints include inadequate capital and access to credit facilities, excessively high labour and transportation costs. The study recommends improved education and extension services to sensitize sugarcane farmers on how to appropriately employ improved technologies to optimize their production outcomes. Also, there should be implementation of policies that improves marketing activities by reducing the transports costs and ensuring better connection between producers and mills. Productivity should be improved by increasing yields with more policies supporting producers directly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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One of a University's four functions is to extend sustainable training programs that will help address any social issue in the community. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a University extension program. It focuses on the participants' skills acquired from the program and how they influence their job performance and quality of life. This study uses a qualitative approach and narrative inquiry design. Data collection methods included observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. By deriving significant themes from participants’ narratives, the findings revealed that the participants acquired technological, artistic, emotional, and kinesthetic skills. These skills enhanced their job performance, empowered their connections, and nurtured their purpose and direction. These findings imply that university extension programs play a crucial role in improving attitudes, skills, and knowledge among beneficiaries, ultimately enhancing their sense of purpose and quality of service in the workplace. This study will give insights to the curriculum developers attempting to initiate a community-responsive curriculum. Furthermore, these findings can assist educators in devising effective learning strategies where desired learning outcomes serve as a tool for community extension projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper includes a comprehensive bibliometric and altmetric analysis of the Indian Journal of Extension Education (IJEE), the first and only Scopus-indexed Indian journal from the discipline of Extension Education employing VOSviewer and R-packages. As the official journal of the Indian Society of Extension Education, IJEE covers diverse subject areas, including agricultural extension, rural sociology, information communication technology (ICT) application in agriculture, climate change, and other contemporary social issues. The study examined 543 authors and 263 organizations in co-authorship, considered 625 keywords in co-occurrence, evaluated 156 documents in the citation, and investigated 2849 cited references, 1416 cited sources, and 5203 cited authors in cocitation. The results highlighted the influential papers and authors, providing insights into research trends and areas of significance by R-packages. It also explained the thematic map showing the emerging, developing, and already developed research topics in modern trends. The altmetric analysis of the 5 most cited papers from IJEE looked into the research paper's citations, usage, captures, mentions, and social media penetration. While confirming conventional knowledge, the study identified unique situations indicating the growth of IJEE, contributing valuable perspectives for researchers and stakeholders in extension education and related fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Promoting conservation on rented farmland is a challenge for stakeholders working with non-operating landowners (NOLs) and tenant farmers (operators). We conducted an online survey to identify stakeholders who engage with NOLs, and understand how their positioning as 'intermediaries' could be leveraged to help bridge the NOL-operator communication gap. A majority of identified stakeholders/intermediaries worked in government agencies, university extension, law firms, or farm management companies. Intermediaries believed that NOLs trusted them for several conservation activities, however, they believed that NOLs were more influenced by operators than by intermediaries. The message that engaging in conservation can help preserve the farm for future generation was perceived to be influential in motivating NOLs. Our findings suggest the need for a holistic approach to engage NOLs by accounting for trust in and influence of intermediaries and operators, and the salience of conservation messages and messaging when promoting conservation behaviors on rented farmlands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]