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  • Appréciation de la qualité des aliments en milieu scolaire dans la ville de N'Djamena au Tchad
    2019
    Co-Authors: Naibe Maimangyang Saadie
    Abstract:

    L’accès à une saine alimentation en milieu scolaire est extrêmement important, surtout dans les pays en développement comme le Tchad. Les collations dans les écoles permettent aux écoliers de mieux s’alimenter afin de rester concentrés pendant leurs cours et d’avoir de meilleurs résultats. Les collations en milieu scolaire permettent donc de rehausser le niveau de scolarisation des écoliers et ainsi de développer l’économie du pays. Cependant, les lacunes en matière de salubrité et de qualité entourant la préparation et la vente des aliments en milieu scolaire entrainent de grands risques pour la santé, qui ont des conséquences sur le développement psychologique des écoliers. L’objectif de cette étude conduite à N’Djamena au Tchad était d’évaluer le niveau de salubrité et d’hygiène des aliments préparés et vendus dans les écoles primaires privées ainsi que la diversité et la qualité des aliments servis aux écoliers. La collecte des données s’est déroulée de mai à juin 2018, a inclus 45 vendeurs et 10 administrateurs au sein de dix écoles primaires privées à N’Djamena. Le niveau de salubrité et d’hygiène a été évalué selon une grille d’observation adaptée à partir de travaux antérieurs portant sur la vente des aliments de rue au Tchad. La diversité et la qualité des aliments ont été évaluées à partir des questions posées aux vendeurs. Un questionnaire a aussi été utilisé auprès des administrateurs afin de les interroger sur leurs perceptions vis-à-vis le niveau de salubrité et d’hygiène, ainsi que sur la diversité et la qualité des aliments servis au sein de leur école. L’échantillon était composé de 86,7% de femmes, la plupart des vendeurs (81,9%) avaient entre 18 et 40 ans, plus de la moitié (64,4%) étaient marié(e)s et un peu plus du tiers (35,6%) n’avaient atteint aucun niveau d’éducation formelle. Plusieurs problèmes liés à la salubrité et l’hygiène des aliments offerts ont été observés. Une grande majorité des vendeurs utilisent des tables insalubres (77.8%). Certains milieux de ventes se trouvent à proximité de poubelles (6,7%), de latrines (2,2%) ou de caniveaux (4,4%). Les aliments offerts étaient souvent exposés au soleil (64,4%) et/ou disposé à l’air libre (77,8%) avec présence des mouches (55,6%), d’animaux errants (20%) ou d’insectes nuisibles (26,7%). Quant aux habits et à l’hygiène des vendeurs, la plupart portaient leur tenue de ville (95,6%). Les pratiques pour la propreté des mains n’étaient pas suivies chez la majorité des vendeurs (62,2%), de même que pour le soin des ongles (73,3%). Enfin, la grande majorité des vendeurs (97,8%) n’avaient pas de suivi médical de façon régulière. En ce qui concerne les ustensiles, seulement 53,3% des vendeurs rapportaient laver les ustensiles après chaque usage et 55,6% n’offraient aucun dispositif collectif de lavage des mains. La diversité et la qualité des aliments étaient représentées à diverses proportions dans les écoles. Les groupes alimentaires suivants se trouvaient dans toutes les écoles étudiées : céréales, légumineuses, produits laitiers, fruits et légumes, tubercules, viandes, poissons, pâtisseries et boissons et enfin boissons sucrées. Concernant la préparation des aliments, la majorité des aliments vendus sont préparés de manière artisanale. Or, pour les aliments salés, les vendeurs avaient toujours tendance à ajouter, dans leurs préparations, des arômes en poudre (cube Maggi), et des poudres sucrées pour la confection de jus. Ces ajouts sont tous considérés comme des produits ultra-transformés ayant des effets néfastes sur la santé. Les résultats de cette étude en milieu scolaire ont montré que dans l’ensemble, la salubrité et l’hygiène des aliments offerts ne sont pas adéquates, alors qu’on observe une relativement bonne diversité de l’offre alimentaire, malgré l’utilisation de divers produits ultra-transformés dans les préparations culinaires. Des mesures devraient être entreprises pour contrer les problèmes de salubrité et d’hygiène, mais aussi pour maintenir la diversité ainsi que pour sensibiliser les vendeurs à propos des modes de préparations et de l’utilisation d’ingrédients sains pour éviter les produits ultra-transformés. Il serait important de mener une évaluation complète et systémique de la salubrité et de la qualité des aliments et des préparations culinaires offertes par les vendeurs en milieu scolaire, autant pour assurer la santé des écoliers que pour assurer son importance socio-économique dans le domaine de la vente des aliments dans les écoles.The availability of food in schools is extremely important, especially in developing countries, such as Chad. This activity allows schoolchildren to eat in order to remain focused during classes and have better results, to raise the level of education in Chad, and to consequently develop the economy of the country. The quality of foods sold in schools has been little researched so far in Chad. The objective of the study conducted in N'Djamena, Chad, was to assess the level of food safety and hygiene on the one hand, and to identify the diversity and quality of the foods that are provided by vendors in private primary schools on the other, in order to reveal gaps and guide recommendations. The study conducted from May to June 2018 included 45 vendors located within 10 schools and 10 administrators of private primary schools located in N'Djamena. The level of hygiene, the diversity and the quality of foods was evaluated using observations and a questionnaire administered to vendors based on an instrument and framework previously used to evaluate street foods vendors in Chad. An interview was conducted with school administrators to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about the hygiene, diversity and quality of foods sold at their school. Our study found that 86.7% of vendors were women, 81.9% were aged between 18 to 40, 64.4% were married, and 35.6% had no formal education. In terms of sanitation and hygiene, 77.8% of sales took place on an unsanitary table, 6.7% near garbage cans, 2.2% near latrines and 4.4% near gutters. Furthermore, 64.4% of food sales took place under sun exposure, 77.8% in the open air with the presence of flies (55.6%), Stray Animals (20%) and pests (26.7%). As for the dress code and hygiene of the salesmen, most wore their own city outfit (95.6%), practices for hand hygiene were not followed by 62.2%, 73.3% did not have their nails well-kept and 97.8% did not practice any medical follow-up on a regular basis. With regard to utensils and hand washing, only 53.3% reported washing utensils after each use and most did not offer any individual or collective device for hand washing. For diversity, the following food groups were found in all the schools studied: cereals, pulses, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, tubers, meat, fish, pastries and beverages, and sweet drinks. Observations indicates that the sale of cereals took place in eight schools out of ten, legumes were sold in nine schools, dairy products in six, fruits and vegetables in nine, tubers, seafood and meat products in seven, beverages in eight, candy and sweets in six schools, and baked goods in all of schools. Regarding food preparation, the majority of food sold is prepared in a traditional way. However, for salty foods, sellers tended to add powdered flavors (Maggi cube) in their preparations, and use sweet powders to make juices. These additions are all considered ultra-processed products and are associated to poor diet quality and adverse effects on health. The results of this school-based study showed that, overall, the safety and hygiene of the foods offered are not adequate, whereas there is a relatively good diversity in the food supply, despite the use of various ultra-processed products in culinary preparations. Measures should be taken to address health and hygiene issues, but also to maintain diversity and to educate sellers about methods of preparation and the use of healthy ingredients to avoid ultra-processed products. It would be important to conduct a comprehensive and systemic assessment of the safety and quality of food and cooking offered by school vendors, both to ensure the health of schoolchildren and to ensure its importance in the local econom

  • Appréciation de la qualité des aliments en milieu scolaire dans la ville de N'Djamena au Tchad
    2019
    Co-Authors: Naibe Maimangyang Saadie
    Abstract:

    Travail dirigé présenté à la Faculté de médecine En vue de l’obtention du grade de philosophiae Maitrise (Msc) En NutritionL’accès à une saine alimentation en milieu scolaire est extrêmement important, surtout dans les pays en développement comme le Tchad. Les collations dans les écoles permettent aux écoliers de mieux s’alimenter afin de rester concentrés pendant leurs cours et d’avoir de meilleurs résultats. Les collations en milieu scolaire permettent donc de rehausser le niveau de scolarisation des écoliers et ainsi de développer l’économie du pays. Cependant, les lacunes en matière de salubrité et de qualité entourant la préparation et la vente des aliments en milieu scolaire entrainent de grands risques pour la santé, qui ont des conséquences sur le développement psychologique des écoliers. L’objectif de cette étude conduite à N’Djamena au Tchad était d’évaluer le niveau de salubrité et d’hygiène des aliments préparés et vendus dans les écoles primaires privées ainsi que la diversité et la qualité des aliments servis aux écoliers. La collecte des données s’est déroulée de mai à juin 2018, a inclus 45 vendeurs et 10 administrateurs au sein de dix écoles primaires privées à N’Djamena. Le niveau de salubrité et d’hygiène a été évalué selon une grille d’observation adaptée à partir de travaux antérieurs portant sur la vente des aliments de rue au Tchad. La diversité et la qualité des aliments ont été évaluées à partir des questions posées aux vendeurs. Un questionnaire a aussi été utilisé auprès des administrateurs afin de les interroger sur leurs perceptions vis-à-vis le niveau de salubrité et d’hygiène, ainsi que sur la diversité et la qualité des aliments servis au sein de leur école. L’échantillon était composé de 86,7% de femmes, la plupart des vendeurs (81,9%) avaient entre 18 et 40 ans, plus de la moitié (64,4%) étaient marié(e)s et un peu plus du tiers (35,6%) n’avaient atteint aucun niveau d’éducation formelle. Plusieurs problèmes liés à la salubrité et l’hygiène des aliments offerts ont été observés. Une grande majorité des vendeurs utilisent des tables insalubres (77.8%). Certains milieux de ventes se trouvent à proximité de poubelles (6,7%), de latrines (2,2%) ou de caniveaux (4,4%). Les aliments offerts étaient souvent exposés au soleil (64,4%) et/ou disposé à l’air libre (77,8%) avec présence des mouches (55,6%), d’animaux errants (20%) ou d’insectes nuisibles (26,7%). Quant aux habits et à l’hygiène des vendeurs, la plupart portaient leur tenue de ville (95,6%). Les pratiques pour la propreté des mains n’étaient pas suivies chez la majorité des vendeurs (62,2%), de même que pour le soin des ongles (73,3%). Enfin, la grande majorité des vendeurs (97,8%) n’avaient pas de suivi médical de façon régulière. En ce qui concerne les ustensiles, seulement 53,3% des vendeurs rapportaient laver les ustensiles après chaque usage et 55,6% n’offraient aucun dispositif collectif de lavage des mains. La diversité et la qualité des aliments étaient représentées à diverses proportions dans les écoles. Les groupes alimentaires suivants se trouvaient dans toutes les écoles étudiées : céréales, légumineuses, produits laitiers, fruits et légumes, tubercules, viandes, poissons, pâtisseries et boissons et enfin boissons sucrées. Concernant la préparation des aliments, la majorité des aliments vendus sont préparés de manière artisanale. Or, pour les aliments salés, les vendeurs avaient toujours tendance à ajouter, dans leurs préparations, des arômes en poudre (cube Maggi), et des poudres sucrées pour la confection de jus. Ces ajouts sont tous considérés comme des produits ultra-transformés ayant des effets néfastes sur la santé. Les résultats de cette étude en milieu scolaire ont montré que dans l’ensemble, la salubrité et l’hygiène des aliments offerts ne sont pas adéquates, alors qu’on observe une relativement bonne diversité de l’offre alimentaire, malgré l’utilisation de divers produits ultra-transformés dans les préparations culinaires. Des mesures devraient être entreprises pour contrer les problèmes de salubrité et d’hygiène, mais aussi pour maintenir la diversité ainsi que pour sensibiliser les vendeurs à propos des modes de préparations et de l’utilisation d’ingrédients sains pour éviter les produits ultra-transformés. Il serait important de mener une évaluation complète et systémique de la salubrité et de la qualité des aliments et des préparations culinaires offertes par les vendeurs en milieu scolaire, autant pour assurer la santé des écoliers que pour assurer son importance socio-économique dans le domaine de la vente des aliments dans les écoles.The availability of food in schools is extremely important, especially in developing countries, such as Chad. This activity allows schoolchildren to eat in order to remain focused during classes and have better results, to raise the level of education in Chad, and to consequently develop the economy of the country. The quality of foods sold in schools has been little researched so far in Chad. The objective of the study conducted in N'Djamena, Chad, was to assess the level of food safety and hygiene on the one hand, and to identify the diversity and quality of the foods that are provided by vendors in private primary schools on the other, in order to reveal gaps and guide recommendations. The study conducted from May to June 2018 included 45 vendors located within 10 schools and 10 administrators of private primary schools located in N'Djamena. The level of hygiene, the diversity and the quality of foods was evaluated using observations and a questionnaire administered to vendors based on an instrument and framework previously used to evaluate street foods vendors in Chad. An interview was conducted with school administrators to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about the hygiene, diversity and quality of foods sold at their school. Our study found that 86.7% of vendors were women, 81.9% were aged between 18 to 40, 64.4% were married, and 35.6% had no formal education. In terms of sanitation and hygiene, 77.8% of sales took place on an unsanitary table, 6.7% near garbage cans, 2.2% near latrines and 4.4% near gutters. Furthermore, 64.4% of food sales took place under sun exposure, 77.8% in the open air with the presence of flies (55.6%), Stray Animals (20%) and pests (26.7%). As for the dress code and hygiene of the salesmen, most wore their own city outfit (95.6%), practices for hand hygiene were not followed by 62.2%, 73.3% did not have their nails well-kept and 97.8% did not practice any medical follow-up on a regular basis. With regard to utensils and hand washing, only 53.3% reported washing utensils after each use and most did not offer any individual or collective device for hand washing. For diversity, the following food groups were found in all the schools studied: cereals, pulses, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, tubers, meat, fish, pastries and beverages, and sweet drinks. Observations indicates that the sale of cereals took place in eight schools out of ten, legumes were sold in nine schools, dairy products in six, fruits and vegetables in nine, tubers, seafood and meat products in seven, beverages in eight, candy and sweets in six schools, and baked goods in all of schools. Regarding food preparation, the majority of food sold is prepared in a traditional way. However, for salty foods, sellers tended to add powdered flavors (Maggi cube) in their preparations, and use sweet powders to make juices. These additions are all considered ultra-processed products and are associated to poor diet quality and adverse effects on health. The results of this school-based study showed that, overall, the safety and hygiene of the foods offered are not adequate, whereas there is a relatively good diversity in the food supply, despite the use of various ultra-processed products in culinary preparations. Measures should be taken to address health and hygiene issues, but also to maintain diversity and to educate sellers about methods of preparation and the use of healthy ingredients to avoid ultra-processed products. It would be important to conduct a comprehensive and systemic assessment of the safety and quality of food and cooking offered by school vendors, both to ensure the health of schoolchildren and to ensure its importance in the local econom

Deiver Alexander, Marcelo Rodríguez. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Criterios de confort acústico pasivos para diseñar un centro de atención integral y refugio de animales domésticos en estado de abandono y calle de la provincia de Trujillo, La Libertad
    'Dipartimento di Economia Universita di Perugia (IT)', 2019
    Co-Authors: Deiver Alexander, Marcelo Rodríguez.
    Abstract:

    ABSTRACT The main objective of this thesis is to contribute to the solution of the proliferation of Stray domestic Animals, in this way we will no longer have abandoned Animals roaming the streets causing health problems and bites or attacks on the population. To this end, the architectural design of an Integral Attention and Refugee Center for Domestic Animals in a state of neglect and street in the Province of Trujillo is proposed; whose objective is to determine how passive acoustic comfort criteria influence the design of the architectural object. For this, the research uses information relevant to the analysis of the variable, the techniques used in this investigation were the collection of case analysis and the preparation of their respective files, analysis of theoretical bases, taking into account research principles and different tools linked to the variable. Passive acoustic comfort criteria are very important as a sustainable tool, noise is considered a very important environmental factor that seriously affects the quality of life of people. In this way, with the study of the variable it is possible to determine that the acoustic wellbeing that intervenes in people is achieved when the acoustic conditions are adequate for health and the activity that takes place in a certain space. Likewise, product of the investigation determines that the veterinary attention of quality has many similarities with the medical attention for the people. For this, several studies have made known the benefits that can be obtained in healthy acoustic environments; the main benefit is to improve the quality of sleep in people, likewise reduce the blood pressure of blood in the body and generate a lower level of stress; conceiving a satisfaction in the work performance, managing to increase the emotional well-being in people. The present architectural fact will be located in the outskirts of Trujillo, in this case in a land in the Sector Barraza, in the District of Laredo, the land has the conditions and with the sufficient area to build the Center of Integral Attention and refuge of Stray Animals. Finally, the results determined the direct relationship that the study variable has to apply to the project, obtaining different design criteria to design an infrastructure of Animals according to the needs of the user, which in this case is proposed for the Province of Trujillo.TesisRESUMEN La presente tesis tiene como objetivo principal contribuir a la solución de la proliferación de animales domésticos callejeros, de esta manera ya no tendremos animales abandonados deambulando por las calles causando problemas de salubridad en la salud y ataques o mordeduras a la población. Para ello se propone el diseño arquitectónico de un Centro de Atención Integral y Refugio de Animales domésticos en estado de abandono y calle en la Provincia de Trujillo; cuyo objetivo es determinar de qué manera los criterios de confort acústico pasivos influyen en el diseño del objeto arquitectónico. Para ello, la investigación utiliza información relevante para el análisis de la variable, las técnicas utilizadas en esta investigación fueron la recolección de análisis de casos y la elaboración de sus fichas respectivas, análisis de bases teóricas, teniendo en cuenta principios de investigación y de distintas herramientas vinculadas con la variable. Los criterios de confort acústico pasivos tienen mucha importancia como una herramienta sostenible, el ruido es considerado un factor medioambiental muy importante que actúa gravemente en la calidad de vida de las personas. De esta manera, con el estudio de la variable se logra determinar que el bienestar acústico que interviene en las personas se consigue cuando las condiciones acústicas son las adecuadas para la salud y la actividad que se realiza en un determinado espacio. Así mismo, producto de la investigación se determina que la atención veterinaria de calidad tiene muchas semejanzas con la atención médica para las personas. Para ello varios estudios han dado a conocer los beneficios que se puede obtener en ambientes acústicos saludables; el principal beneficio es mejorar la calidad del sueño en las personas, así mismo reducir la presión sanguínea de la sangre en el cuerpo y generar un cuadro menor de nivel de estrés; concibiendo una satisfacción en el rendimiento laboral, logrando aumentar el bienestar emocional en las personas. El presente hecho arquitectónico se emplazará en la periferia de Trujillo, en este caso en un terreno en el Sector Barraza, en el Distrito de Laredo, el terreno cuenta con las condiciones y con el área suficiente para construir el Centro de Atención Integral y refugio de animales de la calle. Finalmente, los resultados determinaron la relación directa que tiene la variable de estudio para aplicarla al proyecto, obteniendo diferentes criterios de diseño para diseñar una infraestructura de animales acorde a las necesidades del usuario, que en este caso se plantea para la Provincia de Trujillo

Marcelo Rodríguez, Deiver Alexander - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Criterios de confort acústico pasivos para diseñar un centro de atención integral y refugio de animales domésticos en estado de abandono y calle de la provincia de Trujillo, La Libertad
    Universidad Privada del Norte, 2019
    Co-Authors: Marcelo Rodríguez, Deiver Alexander
    Abstract:

    RESUMEN La presente tesis tiene como objetivo principal contribuir a la solución de la proliferación de animales domésticos callejeros, de esta manera ya no tendremos animales abandonados deambulando por las calles causando problemas de salubridad en la salud y ataques o mordeduras a la población. Para ello se propone el diseño arquitectónico de un Centro de Atención Integral y Refugio de Animales domésticos en estado de abandono y calle en la Provincia de Trujillo; cuyo objetivo es determinar de qué manera los criterios de confort acústico pasivos influyen en el diseño del objeto arquitectónico. Para ello, la investigación utiliza información relevante para el análisis de la variable, las técnicas utilizadas en esta investigación fueron la recolección de análisis de casos y la elaboración de sus fichas respectivas, análisis de bases teóricas, teniendo en cuenta principios de investigación y de distintas herramientas vinculadas con la variable. Los criterios de confort acústico pasivos tienen mucha importancia como una herramienta sostenible, el ruido es considerado un factor medioambiental muy importante que actúa gravemente en la calidad de vida de las personas. De esta manera, con el estudio de la variable se logra determinar que el bienestar acústico que interviene en las personas se consigue cuando las condiciones acústicas son las adecuadas para la salud y la actividad que se realiza en un determinado espacio. Así mismo, producto de la investigación se determina que la atención veterinaria de calidad tiene muchas semejanzas con la atención médica para las personas. Para ello varios estudios han dado a conocer los beneficios que se puede obtener en ambientes acústicos saludables; el principal beneficio es mejorar la calidad del sueño en las personas, así mismo reducir la presión sanguínea de la sangre en el cuerpo y generar un cuadro menor de nivel de estrés; concibiendo una satisfacción en el rendimiento laboral, logrando aumentar el bienestar emocional en las personas. El presente hecho arquitectónico se emplazará en la periferia de Trujillo, en este caso en un terreno en el Sector Barraza, en el Distrito de Laredo, el terreno cuenta con las condiciones y con el área suficiente para construir el Centro de Atención Integral y refugio de animales de la calle. Finalmente, los resultados determinaron la relación directa que tiene la variable de estudio para aplicarla al proyecto, obteniendo diferentes criterios de diseño para diseñar una infraestructura de animales acorde a las necesidades del usuario, que en este caso se plantea para la Provincia de Trujillo.ABSTRACT The main objective of this thesis is to contribute to the solution of the proliferation of Stray domestic Animals, in this way we will no longer have abandoned Animals roaming the streets causing health problems and bites or attacks on the population. To this end, the architectural design of an Integral Attention and Refugee Center for Domestic Animals in a state of neglect and street in the Province of Trujillo is proposed; whose objective is to determine how passive acoustic comfort criteria influence the design of the architectural object. For this, the research uses information relevant to the analysis of the variable, the techniques used in this investigation were the collection of case analysis and the preparation of their respective files, analysis of theoretical bases, taking into account research principles and different tools linked to the variable. Passive acoustic comfort criteria are very important as a sustainable tool, noise is considered a very important environmental factor that seriously affects the quality of life of people. In this way, with the study of the variable it is possible to determine that the acoustic wellbeing that intervenes in people is achieved when the acoustic conditions are adequate for health and the activity that takes place in a certain space. Likewise, product of the investigation determines that the veterinary attention of quality has many similarities with the medical attention for the people. For this, several studies have made known the benefits that can be obtained in healthy acoustic environments; the main benefit is to improve the quality of sleep in people, likewise reduce the blood pressure of blood in the body and generate a lower level of stress; conceiving a satisfaction in the work performance, managing to increase the emotional well-being in people. The present architectural fact will be located in the outskirts of Trujillo, in this case in a land in the Sector Barraza, in the District of Laredo, the land has the conditions and with the sufficient area to build the Center of Integral Attention and refuge of Stray Animals. Finally, the results determined the direct relationship that the study variable has to apply to the project, obtaining different design criteria to design an infrastructure of Animals according to the needs of the user, which in this case is proposed for the Province of Trujillo

Dube Luyanda - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Information Needs of Women Subsistence Farmers in a Village in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
    'UNISA Press', 2020
    Co-Authors: Zimu-biyela, Acquinatta Nomusa, Van Der Walt Thomas, Dube Luyanda
    Abstract:

    This article reports on findings of a study that was conducted to establish the information needs of women subsistence or smallholder farmers and the various information sources they consulted to resolve their information needs. The study was qualitative, and a grounded theory design was used. Focus group interviews and observation were used to collect data from 14 women crop farmers and three women livestock keepers. The farmer-to-farmer extension (FFE) model was adopted to understand the information-seeking behaviours of women farmers and how they can be improved, if need be. The findings revealed that while the women crop farmers needed help with seeds, soil treatment and the protection of crops from pests and Stray Animals, they needed more information on drought preparedness and management, and, on how to transform from subsistence to commercial farming. Women livestock keepers needed information on livestock feeds, the treatment of various ailments, and disaster preparedness and management. In addition, they needed the reintegration of the extension officer. It also transpired that local libraries were not responding to the information needs of farmers. The main source of information was oral communication. The use of radio, television, cell phones and extension officers was limited. This study echoes other studies which propose it is important that libraries, non-government organisations (NGOs) and extension officers respond to the information needs of smallholder farmers, especially women.Information Scienc

  • Information Needs of Women Subsistence Farmers in a Village in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
    'UNISA Press', 2020
    Co-Authors: Zimu-biyela Acquinatta, Van Der Walt Thomas, Dube Luyanda
    Abstract:

    This article reports on findings of a study that was conducted to establish the information needs of women subsistence or smallholder farmers and the various information sources they consulted to resolve their information needs. The study was qualitative, and a grounded theory design was used. Focus group interviews and observation were used to collect data from 14 women crop farmers and three women livestock keepers. The farmer-to-farmer extension (FFE) model was adopted to understand the information-seeking behaviours of women farmers and how they can be improved, if need be. The findings revealed that while the women crop farmers needed help with seeds, soil treatment and the protection of crops from pests and Stray Animals, they needed more information on drought preparedness and management, and, on how to transform from subsistence to commercial farming. Women livestock keepers needed information on livestock feeds, the treatment of various ailments, and disaster preparedness and management. In addition, they needed the reintegration of the extension officer. It also transpired that local libraries were not responding to the information needs of farmers. The main source of information was oral communication. The use of radio, television, cell phones and extension officers was limited. This study echoes other studies which propose it is important that libraries, non-government organisations (NGOs) and extension officers respond to the information needs of smallholder farmers, especially women

Pittalis Margherita - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Animals Rights Code : What the Draft Law States
    'Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona', 2019
    Co-Authors: Pittalis Margherita
    Abstract:

    The draft law, called "Code on the protection of pets" by the Italian deputy Michela Brambilla has been proposed to the Italian Chamber of Deputies on March 23, 2018. This draft law is the results of several precious legislative proposal, made by the above-mentioned deputy, concerning various aspects about Animals' protection and prevention of Stray Animals' phenomenon in a way desirably more effective than previous law n.281/1991 provided. The goals this latter provision fixed have not been achieved at all. The "Brambilla Code", as the draft laws is renamed, composed by 50 articles aims at solving the problem of kennels' overcrowding and poor hygiene conditions kennels rage on, together with the problematical increase of pets abandoning caused by several factors, such as, the unconsciousness and lack of care people have when it comes to adopt or have in custody a pet, or problems caused by the fact that pets are often not allowed to access public transports and areas. Broadly speaking, the draft law aims at spreading a different sensitiveness about care people take for their pets which are more and more involved in people daily life. The draft, in fact, comes up with a full-fledged status for pets, claiming them to be "sentient living beings" and to have a full-fledged "right to wellness" with due respect of their biological and ethological features.El proyecto de ley, denominado "Código sobre la protección de los animales de compañía" por la diputada italiana Michela Brambilla, fue propuesto a la Cámara de Diputados de Italia el 23 de marzo de 2018. Este proyecto de ley es el resultado de varias propuestas legislativas valiosas, llevadas a cabo por la mencionada diputada, en relación con varios aspectos sobre la protección de los animales y la prevención del fenómeno de los animales callejeros de una manera deseablemente más eficaz que la ley n.281 / 1991 proporcionada con anterioridad. Los objetivos que esta última disposición fijó no se han logrado en absoluto. El "Código de Brambilla", como se renombró el proyecto de ley, compuesto por 50 artículos, tiene como objetivo resolver el problema del hacinamiento y las malas condiciones de higiene de las perreras, junto con el aumento problemático del abandono de las mascotas debido a varios factores, como la inconsciencia y la falta de atención que tienen las personas a la hora de adoptar o tener en custodia a una mascota, o los problemas causados por el hecho de que a menudo no se les permite a las mascotas acceder a transportes y áreas públicos. En términos generales, el proyecto de ley tiene como objetivo difundir una sensibilidad diferente acerca del cuidado que las personas tienen con sus mascotas, que están cada vez más involucradas en la vida diaria de las primeras. De hecho, el borrador presenta un estatus de pleno derecho para las mascotas, afirmando que son "seres vivos sintientes" y que tienen total "derecho al bienestar" con el debido respeto de sus características biológicas y etológicas

  • Código sobre los derechos de los animales: lo qué establece el proyecto de ley
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2019
    Co-Authors: Pittalis Margherita
    Abstract:

    The draft law, called “Code on the protection of pets” by the Italian deputy Michela Brambilla has been proposed to the Italian Chamber of Deputies on March 23, 2018. This draft law is the results of several precious legislative proposal, made by the above-mentioned deputy, concerning various aspects about Animals’ protection and prevention of Stray Animals’ phenomenon in a way desirably more effective than previous law n.281/1991 provided. The goals this latter provision fixed have not been achieved at all. The “Brambilla Code”, as the draft laws is renamed, composed by 50 articles aims at solving the problem of kennels’ overcrowding and poor hygiene conditions kennels rage on, together with the problematical increase of pets abandoning caused by several factors, such as, the unconsciousness and lack of care people have when it comes to adopt or have in custody a pet, or problems caused by the fact that pets are often not allowed to access public transports and areas. Broadly speaking, the draft law aims at spreading a different sensitiveness about care people take for their pets which are more and more involved in people daily life. The draft, in fact, comes up with a full-fledged status for pets, claiming them to be “sentient living beings” and to have a full-fledged “right to wellness” with due respect of their biological and ethological features. El proyecto de ley, denominado "Código sobre la protección de los animales de compañía" por la diputada italiana Michela Brambilla, fue propuesto a la Cámara de Diputados de Italia el 23 de marzo de 2018. Este proyecto de ley es el resultado de varias propuestas legislativas valiosas, llevadas a cabo por la mencionada diputada, en relación con varios aspectos sobre la protección de los animales y la prevención del fenómeno de los animales callejeros de una manera deseablemente más eficaz que la ley n.281 / 1991 proporcionada con anterioridad. Los objetivos que esta última disposición fijó no se han logrado en absoluto. El "Código de Brambilla", como se renombró el proyecto de ley, compuesto por 50 artículos, tiene como objetivo resolver el problema del hacinamiento y las malas condiciones de higiene de las perreras, junto con el aumento problemático del abandono de las mascotas debido a varios factores, como la inconsciencia y la falta de atención que tienen las personas a la hora de adoptar o tener en custodia a una mascota, o los problemas causados por el hecho de que a menudo no se les permite a las mascotas acceder a transportes y áreas públicos. En términos generales, el proyecto de ley tiene como objetivo difundir una sensibilidad diferente acerca del cuidado que las personas tienen con sus mascotas, que están cada vez más involucradas en la vida diaria de las primeras. De hecho, el borrador presenta un estatus de pleno derecho para las mascotas, afirmando que son "seres vivos sintientes" y que tienen total "derecho al bienestar" con el debido respeto de sus características biológicas y etológicas