International Journal of Science, Technology and Society

Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2021

  • Principal Component Analysis of Early Generation Drought Tolerant Tef Genotypes for Yield-contributing Traits

    Worku Kebede, Bulti Tesso

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2021
    Pages: 113-118
    Received: 17 March 2021
    Accepted: 25 May 2021
    Published: 3 June 2021
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    Abstract: The present investigation was carried out to determine the relationship and genetic variability among 49 tef inbred line using principal component analysis for drought prone areas. To improve tef productivity, farmers need high-yielding and drought tolerant tef cultivars. The objective of this research is to evaluate genetic diversity among drought... Show More
  • Determination of Maize-Wheat-Soybean Blending Ratio for Improved Nutritional and Process Quality of Bread in Selected Zones of Oromia, Ethiopia

    Megersa Daba

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2021
    Pages: 119-126
    Received: 8 March 2021
    Accepted: 19 May 2021
    Published: 8 June 2021
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    Abstract: Bread is staple food and its consumption is increasing in Ethiopia. Most of the rural families prepare their daily food from cereal products and do not consider the nutritional aspects of view. Hence, most of the children and mothers in the rural families are affected by malnutrition. Thus, it is essential to consider different methods of food prep... Show More
  • Evaluation of Food Quality of Released Barley Varieties Grown in Oromia, Ethiopia

    Megersa Daba, Abiyot Lelisa

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2021
    Pages: 127-134
    Received: 8 March 2021
    Accepted: 19 May 2021
    Published: 8 June 2021
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    Abstract: This study was conducted to characterize and evaluate food quality of released food barley varieties through physical, chemical and sensory evaluation. Fifteen released food barley varieties were collected from different research centers. Physicochemical qualities of these varieties were analyzed with three replications. Sensory evaluation was also... Show More
  • Optimizing ICT Resources to Mitigate Contagion: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic

    James Kunle Olorundare, Oluwafemi Emmanuel Ekanoye, Adebimpe Olubunmi Olorundare

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2021
    Pages: 135-141
    Received: 3 December 2020
    Accepted: 10 December 2020
    Published: 21 June 2021
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    Abstract: COVID-19 is ravaging many countries and there are unprecedented challenges in managing the pandemic. Basically, two strategies are being adopted; Traditional Health System and Telehealth which include telemedicine, remote monitoring of patient, Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) etc. This paper discusses how the communications and computing resour... Show More
  • Effect of Sowing Methods and Seeding Rates on Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Tef (Eragrostis Tef) in Ebinat Districts, South Gondar, Ethiopia

    Sisay Tefera, Getachew Alemayehu, Abebe Zeleke

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2021
    Pages: 142-148
    Received: 2 April 2021
    Accepted: 27 May 2021
    Published: 22 June 2021
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    Abstract: The study was conducted during 2013/14 main cropping season in Ebinat district with the aim of studying the effects of seeding rates and row sowing methods on growth, yield and yield components of tef. Planting material of improved tef variety ‘Quencho’ (DZ-01-387) was used as a test crop for the experiments. Two factors of 3 seeding rates of (5, 7... Show More