316 research outputs found
Arts & Literature: The Destruction of Smyrna in 1922: A Conversation with Petros Pourliakas, Author of \u3cem\u3eSalty Silk\u3c/em\u3e
No full textIn 1922, the once-cosmopolitan city of Smyrna—modern-day Izmir—was engulfed in flames, marking the end of a centuries-long Hellenic presence in Asia Minor. The catastrophe, which followed the Greco-Turkish War and occurred amidst the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and the displacement of hundreds of thousands more. In his 2022 book Salty Silk, Greek author Petros Pourliakas recounts the tragedy, focusing on the humanitarian heroism that emerged in the midst of horror. I spoke with Pourliakas about his research, the moral complexities of recounting a national trauma, and the legacy of a Japanese captain who defied orders to save lives
Joint Distributions of Several Non-Parametric Statistics and Tests Based on Them
No full textTitle: Joint Distributions of Several Non-Parametric Statistics and Tests Based on Them, Author: C. I. Petros, Location: ThodeThis thesis deals with joint distributions of several non-parametric
statistics, and considers certain tests based on them. It also discusses the question of determining significance probability bounds for any observation on the basis of the joint distribution.ThesisMaster of Science (MS
Antitrust-based remedies and dumping in international trade
No full textThe authors explore the possibility of government's seeking to agree to apply competition policy based considerations and disciplines in addressing unfair-trade allegations before turning to"standard"antidumping remedies. The premise of proponents of antidumping actions is that the existence of market power in exporter's home markets, or potential market dominance in the importing (host) market, is an important source of perceived"unfairness."But antidumping authorities do not investigate the existence of such situations. The authors propose that allegations of dumping first be investigated by competition authorities to determine the contestability of the relevant markets. Their proposal does not involve harmonization of competition laws. All that would change from the status quo is that a necessary condition for an antidumping action is that competition authorities find that the exporting firm's home market is not contestable, and conclude that no remedial action is possible through the application of competition law. Ideally, agreement along these lines would be sought in the multilateral (GATT) context, but bilateral or regional trade agreements could also be concluded. For example, European Union cooperationor association agreements might be extended along the lines proposed.TF054105-DONOR FUNDED OPERATION ADMINISTRATION FEE INCOME AND EXPENSE ACCOUNT,Economic Theory&Research,Environmental Economics&Policies,Access to Markets,Markets and Market Access
Determinants of climate-smart agriculture adoption and crop productivity among smallholder farmers in Nyimba district, Zambia
No full text<p>Smallholder farmers household survey dataset.</p>
Climate-Smart Agriculture for Zambia's Smallholder Farmers: Review Paper
No full textMost developing country's governments in Sub Sahara African countries’ including Zambia's and international organizations have committed major resources to promote Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) as a means of increasing resilience to the effects of climate change. Zambia has made significant progress in expanding CSA and is now regarded as a regional leader in this file. This research is of great importance in ascertaining adopted practices impacts among rural farming households and contributions to soil physicochemical properties (agroecosystem). The study's findings will aid in the improvement of CSA activities and have an impact on policy regarding the development of future intervention approaches. Hopefully, CSA activities in Zambia will be scaled up, resulting in more effective resource use and CSA project execution. Therefore, an inclusive study is needed to quantify the effects of CSATs on soil physicochemical properties across different (selected) technologies and household consumption among smallholder farmers. The inclusive study will conduct a statistical analysis with a holistic econometric approach
Effects of Climate Change on Water Paucity
No full textClimate change's effects on water resources can be magnified when they occur in areas that already have low water resources and frequent droughts and when there are imbalances between water demands and available supplies. According to current climate change models, water resources in Africa will be adversely impacted by climate change. As much as models project the impacts in Africa and the other parts of the world, such as Latin America. Furthermore, by 2050, rainfall in Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa) is projected to decline by 10%, resulting in a 17% reduction in water in the water bodies and underground. With increasing population and food demand worldwide, most freshwater resources have already been depleted, and agricultural production has decreased internationally. Climate change has exacerbated the growth of deserts, and a rise in the size of floods and droughts are two of the most visible consequences. Agricultural production, that is, crop yields in arid and semi-arid regions worldwide, have plummeted, resulting in food shortages and a massive increase in food price inflation. Water scarcity exacerbated by climate change has indirectly and directly affected human beings and animal health to proliferate actively. This review article highlights the effects of climate change on water paucity and scarcity
Land Tenurial System Influence Among Smallholder Farmers’ Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies Adoption: Sub-Sahara Africa. A Review Paper
No full textClimate variability and extremes are very a great deal affecting lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nevertheless, where people are poor and vulnerable like in this region, these factors can add greatly to the hardship of their lives. Over the years climate versions and climate change are amongst the challenges the world face together with Sub-Sahara Africa nations. Climate-smart agriculture technologies provide efficient answers (i.e. increased productivity more advantageous family income, resilience and decreased greenhouse gasoline emissions). Smallholder farmers are the primary and secondary pillars of the agricultural sectors’, especially in low-income countries. Therefore, their involvement in climate change mitigation and adaption moves is imperative. Climate-smart agriculture applied sciences are looking for a manageable and greater secure earnings sustainability. This study aims to provide an overview of how the land tenure system affects climate-smart agriculture technologies adoption in Sub-Sahara Africa countries. Based on findings from selected articles, socioeconomic factors (e.g. access to credit, poor extension services, and inputs) and institutional factors (e.g. land tenure system, land scarcity) are major challenges to climate-smart agriculture technologies adoption, the major message is site-specific due to heterogeneity of smallholder farmers. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning land-use security is a critical factor of climate-smart technologies adoption among smallholder farmers. Full-time farming is a commitment that positively beautifies the adoption of climate clever agriculture mainly if the land is tightly closed and some practices take greater than one year to comprehend advantages (i.e. to achieve economic and environmental benefits). Keywords:Climate-smart agriculture, climate, agriculture, land, tenure, adoption, sustainability. DOI: 10.7176/JBAH/11-23-03 Publication date: December 31st 202
Determinants of climate-smart agriculture adoption and crop productivity among smallholder farmers in Nyimba district, Zambia
No full text<p>Smallholder farmers household survey dataset.</p>
Incorporation of Agroforestry Tree Species on Agricultural Systems' Gain: Synthesis Study
No full textMost rural areas in African countries have soil and land management issues, which result in crop failure, fodder shortages, and a lack of basics for agricultural product outputs. Furthermore, loss of soil fertility and climate variability make it impossible to achieve enough crop yields and livestock production year after year, resulting in poor food security. Agroforestry projects involve the planting of trees on farmland with the goal of increasing the contribution of the tree crop component and the overall productivity of the farming system. As a result, increasing agricultural production and productivity requires the use of low-cost, long-term soil fertility and fodder supply management strategies. Furthermore, the goal of this synthesis is to emphasize the importance of tree components in the implementation of farming systems. Where these do not exist, however, screening prospective tree species and developing innovations tailored to specific conditions is critical. Finally, research on agroforestry trees requires a long-term, mid-term, and short-term investment strategy
Land and changing social relations in South Africa's former reserves : the case of Luphaphasi in Sakhisizwe Local Municipality, Eastern Cape.
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