Agricultural and Consumer Sciences Education Research Papers/Topics

The Influence of Mobile App and Media, Towards Entomophagy Awareness and Acceptability

Abstract/Overview The speedy development of technology in the use of smartphones and their mobile applications (apps) have become momentous and influential in today’s consumer perceptions. Accordingly, the media has in recent years advocated the nutritional, environmental, and economic benefits of edible insects. However, there is still a lackluster aggressive multipronged approach to filling the awareness and acceptability gap of entomophagy through mobile apps and media. Therefore, th...

Influence of Media on Consumers’ Behavioral Intentions towards Entomophagy in Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Insects are rich in protein and fat, and various insect species contain substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals. Consequently, insects can greatly contribute to food and nutrition security. Entomophagy (consumption of insects as food) has been practised in Western Kenya for many years. However, in recent times the consumption of edible insects has declined due to the notion that consuming insects is outdated and distasteful. Numerous studies have shown that media si...

ANALYSIS OF EATING QUALITIES, PERCEPTION OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BEEF QUALITIES DETERMINANTS AND COMMERCIAL VALUE OF MEAT CUTS IN EASTERN OROMIA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate eating qualities of beef produced at public abattoirs and to analysis the perception of stakeholders on beef quality determinants at Adama, Dire Dawa and Haramaya University. To evaluate the eating quality of beef, the samples were collected from longissimus dorsi between 12th and 13th ribs within 45 minutes after slaughters. The samples were packed in vacuum-seal and aged for14 days to evaluate instrumental tenderness using Warner Bratzler Shear...

Cybersecurity: Zero Trust Security Model Review

In security, an organization needs to prevent the leak of confidential data by lowering the risks of cyber-attacks. Zero Trust is a security model that treats all network traffic as hostile, even if it is inside the perimeter. In response to the weaknesses of current network security solutions, the zero-trust model follows the idea that no network – whether internal or external – is trustworthy. The concept of zero trust is enjoying increasing attention in both research and practice due t...

HEALTH IMPLICATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF COSMETICS.

ABSTRACT Cosmetics are products applied to the body or face to improve appearance. They cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness and alter appearance of the body. The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as old as mankind and civilization. Assorted beauty products such as skin care products, hair products, fragrances, oral hygiene, and nail products, which may contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to health are used especially ...

The Impact Of School Records on the Administration of Senior Secondary Schools In Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.

ABSTRACT           This study aimed to investigated the impact of school records on the Administration of senior Secondary schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. This study made use of so respondents who were randomly selected from the chosen schools used as samples. Questionnaire was used as the major instrument for gathering data for the study. Simple percentage was used to analyse the data collected. Hence, the study also examined the impact of school recor...

COGENHA PROCESS EVALUATION REPORT

A process evaluation of the Cogenha programme implemented by the Matabeleland Aids Council in Binga District from July 2008 - February 2013

Assessment Of The Pedagogical Competency Needs Of Agricultural Science Teachers In Senior High Schools In Tamale Metropolis In Northern Region

ABSTRACT The purpose of this descriptive study was to assess pedagogical competency needs of agriculture teachers in Senior High Schools in Tamale aimed at determining their perceived level of importance, ability, and most suited training needs based on Borich’s Needs Assessment Model. To keep Senior High School agriculture teachers up-to-date of their pedagogical competency needs, the professional development needs of the agriculture teachers must be assessed regularly for efficiency. Base...