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Social SciencesThe increasing presence of young people on the Nigerian streets participating in child labour has continued to attract public policy attention. Available research on child labour reveals sparse scholarly information on the security implications for young
Samson Adewumi, Patrick Bwowe
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AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.The study of Physical characteristics of agricultural materials is necessary for the design of processes and machines for food production. Length, width, thickness, sphericity, unit mass, and aspect ratio were the physical characteristics of ultrasound pretreated Dialium guineense whole fruits subjected to Neural network modeling.
Mfrekemfon Akpan +2 more
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Criminalising Migration: The Vicious Cycle of Insecurity and Irregularity
Social SciencesRecent years have witnessed growing emphasis on exceptional measures to address unauthorised arrivals. This article unpacks the relationship between migration policies, irregularity, and insecurity, by examining the consequences of a specific, yet often ...
Matilde Rosina
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
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Does Interest Rate Really Stimulate Savings in Nigeria?
Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia, 2022 Research background: Interest rate as a stimulus to savings has been discussed by many scholars while ancient scholars kicked against the collection of usury (interest).
Babalola Abdurrauf +1 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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EVALUATION OF THE COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE POPULATION IN THE ARCTIC REGION
Модернизация, инновация, развитие, 2016 In this study, the authors analyze the level of social well-being of residents of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, the whole of the Tyumen region and the average in Russia.
G. Romashkina +2 more
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Mapping food insecurity and food sources in New Hampshire cities and towns [PDF]
, 2012 Using a series of detailed New Hampshire maps, this brief presents a geographic picture of the towns and cities at risk for food insecurity as well as the food resources available across the state.
Ward, Sally, Wauchope, Barbara
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Growth of Omnichannel Grocery Retailing and Food Prices
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the effects of the growth of omnichannel grocery retailing on food prices. We first develop a conceptual model of consumer choice and retailer pricing that allows us to evaluate changes in equilibrium prices, quantities, and profits with online channel growth and alternative pricing strategies.
Xiangwen Kong +2 more
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Nigeria’s Development Trajectory, Security Conundrum and the State-Citizens Relations
Bulletin of "Carol I" National Defense UniversityCrime represents a profound threat to societal well-being, generating misery and disorder. Understanding its nature, causes, patterns, and consequences is vital for its effective prevention and control.
Tajudeen Yusuf ADEYINKA +3 more
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