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[1] Grace Khatenya [Kenya] is a nutritional professional and a student pursuing Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences at Egerton University. She has extensive experience in research, data management, and project implementation through her work with various research institutions. Her research interests focus on maternal and child nutrition, food security, and the intersection between nutrition and climate change. She is passionate about generating evidence to inform policies and interventions that promote improved nutrition and health outcomes in vulnerable populations.
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Complementary Feeding Practices and their Associated Factors in Urban Informal Settlements, Nakuru Kenya
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[2] Dr. Mary Ann Baua [Philippines] of Isabela State University - San Mariano Campus, Philippines, earned her Doctor in Hospitality Management from St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. She is engaged in research and extension work in the tourism and hospitality sector, with a focus on livelihood training and community capacity-building. Her research interests include product innovation, industry development, and approaches that strengthen the growth and competitiveness of the tourism and hospitality industry
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Acceptability and Marketability Assessment of Lubeg (Syzygium lineatum) Fruit Jam Bread in the Philippines
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[3] Ranaud Abessolo Allogo [Gabon] obtained a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2010 from the University of Science and Technology of Masuku (USTM) in Gabon and an additional Master's degree in Economics and Rural Sociology from the University of Liège (ULG) in Belgium in 2014. He also has a Research Master's degree in Agricultural Extension, Innovation and Development from the University of Dschang in Cameroon. He has been a PhD student at the ULG's Economics and Rural Development Unit since 2022. His thesis deals with the integration of products from the Gabonese cassava value chain on urban markets. Since 2012, he has been a teacher-researcher at USTM.
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Comparison of Women Producers of Cassava Sticks and Braisers of Meat Products: Incidence of Informal Sales Contracts, in Haut Ogooué Province of Gabon
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[4] Ousseini Garba Dit Gado Halidou [Niger] is a PhD student in biochemistry (human nutrition and food science) at Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey. He holds a master's degree in nutrition and a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the same university, and has several years of experience in development research at the French Research Institute for Development (IRD). His research focuses on nutrition, food science, and food security. Committed to promoting food ecology, he is particularly interested in promoting local products to develop food formulations that contribute to the prevention of malnutrition.
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Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Status among Women of Childbearing Age (WCA) and Young Children (YC) in the City of Niamey, Niger
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[5] Mr. Abebe Endale Honja [Ethiopia] is a lecturer at Wolaita Soddo University, Ethiopia, with a Bachelor's degree in plant production and dry-land farming and a Master’s degree in Soil Science from Hawassa University. He worked in various professional fields at the Agricultural Office of Damot Woyide District, and Center Head at Sodo Soil Testing Laboratory and lastly joined Wolaita Sodo University. He authored a book titled 'Bottle-necks of Soil Productivity and their Solutions', His research initiative is site-specific crop-fertilizer management. Future research will focus improving soil fertility environmental degradations. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Soil Science at Hawassa University.
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Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Response to Crop Residues and Varying Combinations of Inorganic Potassium Fertilizer in Wolaita, South Ethiopia
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[6] Camilla Govender [South Africa] is a Product Development Specialist for a confined brand Retailer in South Africa. She completed her Master's in Applied Science, Food and Nutrition in 2024 at the Durban University of Technology. Her passion includes product innovation, food safety, and quality.
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Barriers and Facilitators in Adopting Plant-based Diets: Insights from a Consumer Survey and Dietary Recall in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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[7] Ms Ujunwa Olumba [Nigeria] is a faculty member of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. She just completed her MSc in the Department of Agricultural Economics. She had her first degree from Imo State University, Owerri. Her passion for agricultural finance propelled her to pursue her MSc in the finance option. Ms Ujunwa plans to pursue a PhD in Agricultural Finance in the Department of Agricultural Economics, at the same university.
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Formal and Informal Credit Arrangements among Livestock Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria
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[8] Chancy Kamwendo [Zambia] is a public health and project management specialist with over 10 years’ experience in nutrition, food security, and community health programming in Malawi. He is currently School Feeding Manager at Mary’s Meals and previously served as District Nutritionist for FAO under the Afikepo and KULIMA projects. His work focuses on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), multi-sectoral coordination, M&E, and strengthening community-based nutrition systems. Chancy has also worked with UNICEF, World Vision, VillageReach, and the Ministry of Health. He holds an MPH from the University of Zambia (UNZA), an MSc in Project Management from the Copperbelt University (CBU) - Zambia, a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Malawi, and a Diploma in Environmental Health from the Malawi College of Health Sciences.
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Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and School Sanitation Conditions among Primary School Learners Aged 9–14 Years in Chitipa District, Malawi: A mixed-methods study
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[9] Ms. Raphela Mahlogonolo Neria [South Africa] recently earned her MSc in Agronomy from the University of Limpopo, after completing a four-year BSc in Plant Production with Honours. She is passionate about poverty alleviation, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart production systems. Her research focuses on nutrient preservation, food security, post-harvest management, and sustainable farming practices. Ms. Neria is preparing to pursue a PhD in Plant Production, which commenced in 2025, highlighting her dedication to research-driven solutions for resilient and sustainable agriculture.
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Influence of Drying Methods on the Nutritional Composition of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaves
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[10] Christica Ilsanna Surbakti [Indonesia] is an ongoing doctoral student at the University of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, with research interests in environmental health, food safety, and toxicological assessment of heavy metal exposure. Her doctoral work focuses on arsenic contamination in rice and its implications for public health, particularly in vulnerable communities. She is actively involved in laboratory-based research, scientific writing, and data interpretation related to environmental contamination and human risk assessment.
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Determination of Arsenic Contamination in Rice Grains from Multiple Sites in North Sumatra, Indonesia
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[11] Sibongiseni Silwana [South Africa] is a Crop Production Scientist at the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in South Africa, specializing in Conservation Agriculture. He earned his Master’s degree in Agronomy from Stellenbosch University in 2018 and is currently completing his PhD in Environmental and Water Science at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. His research centers on the use of cover crops in citrus orchards to enhance soil fertility, suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, and improve fruit quality and yield. He is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by local farmers through sustainable agricultural practices.
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Optimising Canola Production (Brasica napus L.) Through Irrigation: Global Insights and South Africa Applications
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[12] Dr. Israel Ríos Castillo [Panama] is a nutritionist and a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Panama. He holds a doctorate in Health and Human Behavior Sciences from the Specialized University of the Americas (Panama) and a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA) at the University of Chile. Throughout his career, he has worked as a nutritionist for the Ministry of Health and the Social Security System of Panama, and has served as a nutrition consultant and Monitoring and Evaluation Program Officer for the United Nations in Latin America and Africa, including Mozambique. Currently, he serves as Regional Nutrition Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), leading strategic initiatives to improve food and nutritional security in the region.
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Western Dietary Patterns, Socioeconomic Factors, and Self-reported Sleep Duration in University Students: A multicenter study in Latin America
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[13] Dr. Magagi Saidou [Niger] earned his PhD degree in Human Nutrition and Food Technology at Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, Niger Republic, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Food Science and Technology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State (Nigeria). He is also an expert in Participatory Innovation Development and Participatory Technology Development approaches, trained at IIRR, Manila, Philippines. Magagi is currently a Researcher at the National Institute for Agricultural Research of Niger. His research interest is in food processing technologies, nutrition, and development of quality food products for fighting against malnutrition, food insecurity and climate change. He published original articles and technical documents in scholarly peer-reviewed journals, communications and conference proceedings.
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Evaluation of Quality and Shelf-stability of Yoghurt-like Products from Osmo-concentrated Tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) Milk
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[14] Bea Ella Mariz Palangan [Philippines] is a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines. Her research interests include sustainable tourism, consumer behavior and entrepreneurship. This study represents her initial exploration on gastronomic tourism, marking the beginning of her research journey in the field of business and management. She aims to continue exploring sustainable-driven tourism research and pursue further academic opportunities in the field. |
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Influence of Maranao Gastronomic Experience on Customer Satisfaction in Northern Mindanao, Philippines: The Mediating Role of Cultural Awareness
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