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Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Enibe Samuel Ogbonna, Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom +1 more
The numerical characterization of the drying dynamics of cassava pellets during convective hot air drying, using experimentally obtained results were studied. TMS 30572 cassava tubers were cut into slabs with a rectangular mold (40mm × 20 mm × 10 mm). The drying tests were conducted using a hot air-convective dryer that can dry samples weighing from 0 to 100 g. The response of the drying curve or the drying kinetic depends on...
Desu Asegid, Abubeker Tarbush, and Gabisa Bekela
Teff is a major staple crop in Ethiopia; however, its productivity remains low and unstable across environments due to lodging, moisture stress, poor soil fertility, and limited availability of widely adaptable high-yielding varieties, particularly in West Hararge zone. To address this, 14 teff genotypes were evaluated across six rain-fed environments using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications;...
Ochago Robert
Innovation platforms connect farmers with markets and support actors, but participation does not necessarily guarantee compliance with collective marketing arrangements. This qualitative study examined how members of coffee innovation platforms in eastern Uganda understood cooperation, competition, obligation, and trust, as well as the conditions they associated with sustained or weakened collective action. The analysis drew...
Matthew Boamah, Paa Kwesi Blankson, Dickson Afram +8 more
Synchronous occurrence of pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid and submandibular salivary glands is a rare and infrequently reported condition. The objective of this case report is to describe a similar occurrence in an African patient. A 52-year-old male presented with painless swellings of the right parotid and right submandibular glands (SMG), occurring four months apart. Computed tomography revealed well-encapsulated,...
Olivier Kouadio Kouadio, Marc Adou, Pierre Martial Thierry Akely +1 more
The Grand Morié Cassava Processing Unit (GMCPU), specialized in attiéké production, implemented Prerequisite Programmes (PRP). Despite operating in an informal production environment. This study aimed to evaluate the level of compliance of the unit with the requirements of International Organization for Standardization/Technical Specification (ISO/TS) 22002-1:2009. The PRP assessment was conducted by three trained experts and...
Xiaoyan Chu, Ronnie Fanguy, Shari Lawrence +1 more
A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be an invaluable estate planning tool for individuals who wish to take advantage of the marital deduction and ensure lifetime financial security for a surviving spouse while retaining control over the ultimate disposition of the assets after the surviving spouse’s death. However, a QTIP trust may be terminated early due to changes in financial, tax, or estate planning...