BUAN Research Hub: Recent submissions
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Methane emissions from ruminant livestock in Ethiopia: Promising forage species to reduce CH4 emissions
(MDPI, 2019)This paper assesses the ability of fodder plants to reduce methane (CH4) emissions while simultaneously improving animal productivity in Ethiopia. Enteric CH4 emissions from ruminants in Ethiopia increased by 12% or 6197 ... -
Effects of grazing intensity to water source on grassland condition, yield and nutritional content of selected grass species in Northwest Ethiopia
(Springer Nature Link, 2019)Background: Savanna grasslands are globally important ecosystems consisting of one of the most extensive grazing lands with unique biodiversity. The objectives of the study were to assess the effect of grazing intensity ... -
Do herbaceous species functional groups have a uniform pattern along an elevation gradient? The case of a semi-arid savanna grasslands in Southern Ethiopia
(MDPI, 2020)Knowledge of the total (overall) and individual herbaceous vegetation species relating to a distinctive site might help in the development of management strategies for a large number of threatened herbaceous species. This ... -
The contribution of frankincense to the agro-pastoral household economy and its potential for commercialization - A case from Borana, southern Ethiopia
(Elservier, 2021)Frankincense, gum arabic and myrrh are among the most valuable commercial non-timber forest products in the drylands of eastern Africa. This study examines the frankincense value chain and its contribution to the household ... -
A system analysis to assess the effect of low-cost agricultural technologies on productivity, income and GHG emissions in mixed farming systems in southern Ethiopia
(Elservier, 2021)This study assessed the effects of various low-cost climate-smart agricultural (CSA) technologies on farm productivity, farm income and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in smallholder farming systems in southern Ethiopia. ... -
Child feeding style is associated with food intake and linear growth in rural Ethiopia
(Appetite, 2017)Background Little is known about mother-child feeding interactions and how this is associated with food intake and linear growth. Objective To characterize mother-child feeding styles and investigate their associations ... -
Determinants of participation in charcoal production and its distributive impact on household welfare in rural Ethiopia
(Elservier, 2024-10-24)Charcoal production is one of the main sources of households’ income in some part of rural Ethiopia. However, existing literature has rarely explored the presence of an entry barrier that might prevent the poorest from ... -
Undergraduates’ challenges as predictors of their readiness for online learning during COVID-19 in Botswana
(Asian Online Journal Publishing Group, 2024)This quantitative study identified challenges undergraduates faced in Botswana and predicted their readiness for online learning during COVID-19. A descriptive and correlational survey research design was adopted using the ... -
Determinants of Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture in Botswana: The Abbreviated Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (A-WEAI) Approach
(Emerald Insight, 2026)Women’s empowerment is recognised as a crucial strategy for the development of societies globally, particularly in agricultural sectors where empowering women can significantly contribute to poverty reduction. This study ... -
Modeling the Effect of HIV/AIDS Stigma on HIV Infection Dynamics in Kenya
(Springer, 2021)Stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has impeded the response to the disease across the world. Widespread stigma leads to poor adherence of preventative measures while also causing PLWHA to avoid testing and ... -
Mathematical models for the dynamics of alcohol related health risks with changing behavior via cultural beliefs in tanzania
(SCIK Publishing Corporation, 2020)Alcoholism has continually posed health challenges in many communities for decades. In this paper, a more realistic model for health related risks associated with alcoholism is formulated. It considers a population proportion ... -
Prevalence of Yersinia pestis among rodents captured in a semi-arid tropical ecosystem of south-western Zimbabwe
(De Gruyter Brill, 2022)This study assessed the prevalence of plague bacterium (Yersinia pestis) among rodents captured in Umzingwane and Nkayi districts, south-western Zimbabwe. A total of 44 rodents were captured on three consecutive days per ... -
Modeling and evaluating targeted interventions to curb avian influenza spread among humans and domestic birds
(SCIK Publishing Corporation, 2026)Avian influenza, caused by influenza A viruses, has drawn substantial attention globally due to increased deaths from time to time. This study examines control interventions for avian influenza transmission in humans and ... -
Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment Technical Report, 2025
(Government of Botswana, 2025)The Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment (BW-NEA) was undertaken by the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) as the Implementing Agency on behalf of the Government of Botswana through the ... -
Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment Technical Report, 2026
(Government of Botswana, 2026-03)The Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment (BW-NEA) provides the first comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation of the condition, trends and future trajectories of Botswana’s ecosystems, and the contributions they make to ... -
First report of Passiflora virus Y infecting siratro (Macroptilium atropurpureum) in Botswana.
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026-02-03)Siratro (Macroptilium atropurpureum (DC.) Urb.) is a perennial legume used as a fodder crop in many countries. In Botswana, the plant occurs wild mainly near ploughed areas and roadsides. Since 2018, viral symptoms including ... -
Measuring the Immeasurable: Designing and Validating Assessments of Spiritual Intelligence as a Core Component of SEL in Faith-Based School Contexts in Ghana and Botswana.
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2026-01)In an era where holistic education is gaining prominence, spiritual intelligence is emerging as a critical yet under-assessed component of students' personal and social development. This study aimed to develop and validate ... -
Development of eco-friendly bovine hoof gelatin-cellulose films reinforced with Myrothamnus flabellifolius extract, green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO Nps) and β-cyclodextrin nanocomposites.
(Springer Nature, 2026-12)The environmental impact of synthetic polymer and food waste underscores the need to develop sustainable biopolymers for food packaging. This study developed antimicrobial biocomposite films from cow hoof gelatin, ... -
Breeding objectives, production systems and trait preferences of indigenous Tswana sheep farmers in Botswana: inputs towards community based breeding programs.
(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2025-12-16)There is little information on the involvement of farmers as key stakeholders in the design of successful breeding programs that aim to improve indigenous Tswana sheep production. This study used farmers’ participatory ... -
Academic integrity under scrutiny: a cross-country investigation into examination malpractice and plagiaristic behavior among pre-tertiary students in Ghana and Botswana.
(BioMed Central LTD, 2026-01-26)Academic integrity has emerged as a critical concern within global education systems, particularly with the rise of digital technologies that provide students with unprecedented access to information, facilitating academic ...
