Pub Date : 2018-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1512274
S. Prentice
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Pub Date : 2018-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1515457
A. Ezzo
This issue marks the completion of Volume 19, as well as my tenure as Editor. After 16 years, I have decided to step down to devote time to other endeavors. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with such a capable team of review and column editors over the years and thank the numerous contributors who have chosen JAFI as a publication venue, building its international audience and reputation. Longtime Editorial Board member Leslie M. Delserone, Science and Government Information Librarian at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will assume the role of Editor-in-Chief. The issue opens with a Society of the Quarter column by Jessica Page profiling the American Farmland Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving farmland, keeping farmers on the land, and supporting local agriculture and the environment. Its matterof-fact slogan, “No Farms, No Food” captures the importance of its mission. In the lead refereed article, Jason West presents the sobering scenario of cyberattacks on the modern digital farm, reliant on an array of sensors, transmitters, wireless networks, and other technologies for water management, crop production, livestock tracking, etc. The author proposes a threat prediction model and decision framework to quantify vulnerabilities and risk and derive customized, preventative strategies for cyberattacks to precision agriculture systems. Two articles analyze the use of social media in the agricultural domain. Pawandeep Kaushik, Ataharul Chowdhury, Helen Hambly Odame, and Annemarie van Passen assess the use of Facebook and Twitter by four agri-food stakeholders in Ontario, Canada to foster communication and networking. Their findings document a beneficial role for social media but suggest it also serve as a driver of face-to-face, “offline” interactions not just passive, online exchanges. Victor Otene, Jacob Okwu, and Agada Agene examine Nigerian farmers’ and extension agents’ utilization of Facebook to gauge its viability as a future communication medium. Results show higher Facebook use by agents than farmers, but major infrastructural constraints (poor network service, power failures) limit effective use by either group. In the face of such digital barriers, it is not surprising that radio, on the opposite end of the Information Communication Technology spectrum, remains an important agricultural information tool, as our next two contributions show. George Adamides and Andreas Stylianou evaluate listenership to a popular Cypriot radio broadcast which serves as a source of extension information. Idris Badiru and Nsikakabasi Akpabio study the audience and utilization of an agricultural radio program in Nigeria. While the authors’ analyses report differing levels of listenership, they both validate continued investment in radio as a vehicle for information dissemination, especially in rural and remote areas of the country. Book Reviews by Innocent Awasom and Sarah Prentice complete the issue. Enjoy!
这一期标志着第19卷的完成，以及我作为编辑的任期。16年后，我决定辞职，把时间投入到其他事业中。多年来，我很高兴有机会与这样一支由评论和专栏编辑组成的强大团队合作，并感谢众多选择JAFI作为出版场所的撰稿人，他们建立了JAFI的国际受众和声誉。长期担任编委会成员的内布拉斯加大学林肯分校科学与政府信息馆馆长Leslie M.Delserone将担任主编。本期以杰西卡·佩奇（Jessica Page）撰写的《季度协会》（Society of The Quarter）专栏开篇，介绍了美国农田信托基金会（American农田信托基金），该组织致力于保护农田，让农民留在土地上，并支持当地农业和环境。事实上，它的口号“没有农场，就没有食物”体现了其使命的重要性。在主要引用的文章中，Jason West提出了现代数字农场网络攻击的发人深省的场景，该场景依赖于一系列传感器、发射器、无线网络和其他用于水管理、作物生产、牲畜跟踪等的技术。作者提出了一个威胁预测模型和决策框架，以量化漏洞和风险，精准农业系统网络攻击的预防策略。两篇文章分析了社交媒体在农业领域的使用。Pawandeep Kaushik、Ataharul Chowdhury、Helen Hambly Odame和Annemarie van Passen评估了加拿大安大略省四位农业食品利益相关者使用Facebook和Twitter来促进沟通和网络的情况。他们的研究结果记录了社交媒体的有益作用，但表明它也推动了面对面的“线下”互动，而不仅仅是被动的在线交流。Victor Otene、Jacob Okwu和Agada Agene研究了尼日利亚农民和推广代理商对Facebook的利用情况，以评估其作为未来通信媒介的可行性。结果显示，代理商对Facebook的使用率高于农民，但主要的基础设施限制（网络服务差、停电）限制了这两个群体的有效使用。面对这些数字障碍，正如我们接下来的两项贡献所表明的那样，位于信息通信技术频谱另一端的无线电仍然是一种重要的农业信息工具，这并不奇怪。George Adamides和Andreas Stylianou评估了塞浦路斯一个受欢迎的广播电台的听众人数，该电台是推广信息的来源。Idris Badiru和Nsikakabasi Akpabio研究了尼日利亚农业广播节目的受众和使用情况。虽然作者的分析报告了不同程度的听众，但它们都证实了对广播作为信息传播工具的持续投资，尤其是在该国的农村和偏远地区。Innocent Awasom和Sarah Prentice的书评完成了本期。享受
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Pub Date : 2018-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1512278
Innocent Awasom
Information Literacy (IL) plays a critical role in the knowledge management and acquisition process of all information users, so much so that the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) of the American Libraries Association and other professional associations such as the Special Libraries Association and the American Chemical Society (ACS) have developed websites and whitepapers on general core competencies. However, few books exist on the subject of information literacy, especially in the life sciences. Therefore, a book on information literacy at this critical era in the academic life of our students is such a welcome relief. This is because in the midst of information overload from the mass of fake or false news that flourishes online comes the added challenge of critical information evaluation. Of the 16 books exclusively on IL available in WorldCat, there is one in the medical and biological sciences and this new addition specifically dealing with the life sciences from “Agriculture to Zoology.” This book is unique in that it is a labor of love by practicing librarians who are experts in their fields, with years of experience in various aspects of IL. The book has seven chapters, each with additional recommended resources alongside the references. Chapter one (Kuden and Braund-Allen) of the University of Alaska, Anchorage, introduces us to the IL concept, evolution, and impact on lifelong learning. It touches on collaboration between faculty and librarians as well as embedded librarianship. Chapter two (Berman of Tufts University and Kuden of University of Alaska, Anchorage) is on scientific literacy and its convergence with IL. Chapter three (O’Clair of California Polytechnic) is on designing IL for life sciences and lays emphasis on much needed background in educational pedagogy (theory, instruction, and assessment), especially for those new to library instruction. The next four chapters are very discipline specific. Chapter four (Olsen, Kansas State University) is on Agriculture and Plant Science; Chapter five (Taylor, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada) on Marine and Aquatic Sciences; Chapter six (Campbell and Thorlakson, both from University of Alberta, Canada and BraundAllen, University of Alaska, Anchorage) on Polar (Arctic and Antarctic) Science; and Chapter seven (Carle, University of Alaska, Anchorage) on Zoology and Animal Science. The first three chapters thus set the stage for delving into subject-specific areas. While the chapters can be read in any order, it may have been better to switch Chapters 1 and 2, thus starting broadly with scientific literacy in general and then moving into an introduction to IL in the life sciences to maintain the flow. All the chapters have recommended, discipline-specific resources, in addition to resources on Scientific and Technical Information (STI), both subscription-based and free, open-
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Pub Date : 2018-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2017.1382363
M. Sanusi, Abiodun Collins Omokhudu, Florence Fadeke Adeloye
ABSTRACT The credibility, reliability, and adequacy of information sources are cardinal to adoption of technologies that increase agricultural productivity. Date palm production in Nigeria is low and, considering its high demand, makes the country a net importer of date to meet local demands. This study assessed the sources of information on date palm in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 115 date palm farmers. The results show that friends and relatives, extension agents, and radio are the preferred sources of information. The frequency and adequacy of use follow a similar pattern of preference.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2017.1378105
M. Zhitomirsky-Geffet, Chaim Z. Mograbi
ABSTRACT In this paper, we present and evaluate a new event-based ontology model and methodology that enables multilingual, domain-specific ontology construction for an agricultural domain by experts and non-expert users. Twenty-six non-expert users were guided to collaboratively populate an ontology and create cross-resource relationships based on expert guidelines and using the developed new graphical tool and data from the existing online agricultural databases. The study's results show that the accuracy of the ontology built using the graphical tool, as well as the non-expert user satisfaction with the tool, was substantially higher than that of the state-of-the-art, collaborative WebProtégé.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2017.1374868
J. Iwuchukwu, J. Eke, C. Udoye
ABSTRACT This study investigated the characteristics and aquaculture information needs of crayfish farmers in Akwa-Ibom State of Nigeria. Ninety crayfish farmers formed the sample for the study. Percentage, mean score, and multiple regression were used in data analysis. The findings show that the respondents had no extension contact and no access to crayfish and agriculture-related information. Information on adaptation to the effects of climate change on aquatic animals, especially crayfish, was needed by these farmers. Primary occupation, monthly income from crayfish enterprise, household size, and number of extension contacts were determinants of output on crayfish. The restriction of fishing activities on traditional festival days was a challenge, while the use of modern boats and durable nets were strategies for improving harvesting of crayfish.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2017.1383914
J. Okello, C. Lagerkvist, P. Muoki, S. Heck, G. Prain
ABSTRACT This study used a field experiment and the means-end chain approach to examine the effect of providing information on the biofortification process on consumers' acceptance of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP). Negative, positive, and neutral information about the biofortification were verbally provided. Images were used to reinforce the verbal information. Meaning representation (mental models) of various constructs relating to OFSP was assessed. We found that the structure of mental constructs differed depending on the type of information provided and concluded that the type of information consumers receive about the biofortification process affects OFSP acceptance. Implications of the findings for policy and development practice are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2017.1403328
A. Ahmed, S. Vanga, V. Raghavan
ABSTRACT Global interest in studying biochar stems from its ability to sequester carbon in soil and render nutrients and moisture more readily available to root systems. Therefore, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to investigate global scientific publications related to biochar research, providing insight into the number of articles published, journal platforms, subjects, citations, and overall trends. The primary databases employed were the Web of Science and Science Citation Index. A total of 1,697 articles published between 2000 and 2015 were evaluated. This systematic bibliometric analysis will assist research groups and individuals to understand global biochar research trends and focus future research. The influence of biochar on soil, plants, and the environment continues to require greater attention.
全球对生物炭研究的兴趣源于其在土壤中固碳和使养分和水分更容易被根系吸收的能力。因此，我们对全球与生物炭研究相关的科学出版物进行了文献计量分析，以深入了解发表的文章数量、期刊平台、主题、引用和总体趋势。使用的主要数据库是Web of Science和Science Citation Index。共评估了2000年至2015年间发表的1697篇文章。这种系统的文献计量分析将帮助研究团体和个人了解全球生物炭研究趋势并关注未来的研究。生物炭对土壤、植物和环境的影响仍然需要更多的关注。
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Pub Date : 2018-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1484064
A. Ezzo
Welcome to issue 19(3) of the Journal of Agricultural & Food Information! The issue opens with a Commodity of the Quarter column by Alexandra Hauser on peanuts (groundnuts) which, we learn, are really legumes—not nuts—and have been cultivated since the late Neolithic and early Bronze Ages! Peer-reviewed contributions include a mixture of offerings from the information science and extension realms. In the lead article, Maayan Zhitomirsky-Geffet and Chaim Z. Mograbi present a methodology for building an agricultural ontology by individuals with no professional training in ontology construction. In their study, domain experts and non-experts successfully collaborated in creating an ontology for crop-pest control through a user-friendly, graphical tool. Their approach may serve as a model for the creation of ontologies in other fields. Next, Ahmed S. F. Ahmed, Sai Vanga, and Vijaya Raghavan highlight global publication trends in biochar research, based on data collected from the Web of Science. Their bibliometric analysis documents an exponential increase in published articles, reflecting growing interest in biochar as an agricultural soil amendment and an approach to carbon sequestration. The impact of information on decision-making is the focus of a field experiment conducted by Julius Okello, Carl Johan Lagerkvist, Penina Muoki, Simon Heck, and Gordon Prain in Kenya. The authors investigated consumers’ willingness to purchase and consume biofortified foods and show that positive information can help overcome negative perceptions and misconceptions and promote acceptance of foods such as orange-fleshed sweetpotato that can help combat micronutrient deficiencies. The final three articles examine farmers’ information needs and preferred sources of information to inform extension practice. Juliana Iwuchukwu, John Eke, and Charles Udoye surveyed crayfish farmers in Nigeria, most of whom have no contact with extension and limited to no access to agricultural information. The authors document a need for adaptation strategies with respect to the effects of climate change on aquatic animals and training in modern methods of harvesting, processing, packaging and marketing to promote development of the crayfish industry. Mohammed Sanusi, Abiodun Omokhudu, and Florence Adeloye assessed Nigerian date farmers
欢迎光临《农业与食品信息》杂志第19(3)期!这期杂志的开头是亚历山德拉·豪泽关于花生(花生)的专栏文章，我们知道花生实际上是豆类，而不是坚果，而且从新石器时代晚期和青铜时代早期就开始种植了!同行评审的贡献包括来自信息科学和扩展领域的混合产品。在第一篇文章中，Maayan Zhitomirsky-Geffet和Chaim Z. Mograbi提出了一种方法，可以让没有受过本体构建专业培训的个人构建农业本体。在他们的研究中，领域专家和非专家通过一个用户友好的图形工具成功地合作创建了一个作物病虫害控制本体。他们的方法可以作为在其他领域创建本体的模型。接下来，Ahmed S. F. Ahmed、Sai Vanga和Vijaya Raghavan基于从Web of Science收集的数据强调了生物炭研究的全球出版趋势。他们的文献计量学分析表明，发表的文章呈指数增长，反映出人们对生物炭作为农业土壤改剂剂和碳固存方法的兴趣日益浓厚。信息对决策的影响是Julius Okello、Carl Johan Lagerkvist、Penina Muoki、Simon Heck和Gordon Prain在肯尼亚进行的一项实地实验的重点。这组作者调查了消费者购买和消费生物强化食品的意愿，并表明积极的信息可以帮助克服负面看法和误解，并促进人们接受有助于对抗微量营养素缺乏症的橙皮甘薯等食品。最后三篇文章考察了农民的信息需求和为推广实践提供信息的首选信息来源。Juliana Iwuchukwu、John Eke和Charles Udoye对尼日利亚的小龙虾养殖户进行了调查，他们中的大多数人没有接触过推广，也无法获得农业信息。这组作者指出，有必要针对气候变化对水生动物的影响制定适应战略，并对现代捕捞、加工、包装和营销方法进行培训，以促进小龙虾产业的发展。Mohammed Sanusi、Abiodun Omokhudu和Florence Adeloye评估了尼日利亚的枣农
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