Authors:Mohammad Ashraful Islam , Gazi Hadiuzzaman Simoon , Biplob Deb Pages: 1 - 13 Abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine the yield gap of brinjal with the causing factors and explore the relationship between the yield gap and the socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers. The study was conducted with a sample of 50 farmers randomly selected from five villages in Raghunathnagar union under Jhikargacha upazila of Jashore district using a structured interview schedule from February to March 2020. The yield gap was measured based on the differences between the achievable yield recorded at the particular study location and the average actual yield harvested by the farmers. The results revealed that the majority (76.0%) of farmers had a moderate yield gap (26-65.0% gap), while 14.0% had a low yield gap (up to 25.0% gap) and about 10% high yield gap (more than 65% gap). Inadequate amounts of different inputs used in brinjal production along with some socio-psychological-economic characteristics of farmers were the causes of the yield gap. For instance, 80% of farmers had a high gap in the application of Supreme- a locally popular insecticide for controlling fruit and shoot borer, in the case of pesticide application (74% and 76% of farmers had high gap in the application of Amister and Amagold) followed by 74% had high gap in TSP and Mop application, 76% had high gap in Urea application, 60% had high gap in Boron application, 72% had high gap in Gypsum application, almost 58% had medium to high gap in Cowdung application and 44% had high gap in irrigation application. The results of the correlation co-efficient ‘r’ also revealed that family size, farm size, extension contact, farming experience, knowledge, and level of inputs use were negatively significant with yield gap, while the problems they experienced in brinjal production had a positive significant relationship. The top five problems were: price hike of different inputs required for brinjal production, and poor selling price of products as it is maintained by business syndicates along with lack of proper knowledge about fertilizer management, heavy attack of insects and pests in the brinjal fields, insufficient extension services and lack of training of the farmers about the modern production method of brinjal. PubDate: 2023-09-07 DOI: 10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2462 Issue No:Vol. 21, No. 2 (2023)
Authors:Adrian Mgaya , Prospery M. Mwila Pages: 14 - 29 Abstract: Obstetric fistula is a maternal health issue. According to statistics, 3,000 Tanzanian women have obstetric fistula each year. Women, particularly in certain rural regions, endure extended periods of untreated fistula. They experience tremendous psychological stress throughout this time of obstetric fistula pain. In this study, women's empowerment and psychosocial fistula campaigns were used as a case study to explore how AMREF awareness-raising initiatives helped to lessen the stigma associated with obstetric fistula in the Misungwi area. The study employed a sample size of 40 participants, including fistula survivors, healthcare professionals, and fistula ambassadors. Both qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques were employed in the study. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. According to the study, 54% of the fistula survivors learned about the condition from people who were identified as "fistula ambassadors," followed by 26% of health professionals, 18% of people who heard about it through media such as radio, and 2% of older women. No one mentioned their own personal experiences. According to the research, 60% of the survivors said they searched for health information frequently, 30% said they did so only when necessary, and the remaining 10% said they did not so frequently. The study also showed that 27% of the survivors did not believe that the community had adequate awareness about fistula, whereas 73% of the survivors saw that the community had enough awareness. The stigma associated with not knowing about fistula can be upsetting and invalidating, but it also has more serious effects, including promoting intolerance, fear, and prejudice against other individuals. To have a positive impact on the obstetric fistula programme, organizations should collaborate with respected community members, including local decision-makers, religious leaders, traditional healers, midwives, and other professionals in the health care industry. PubDate: 2023-09-18 DOI: 10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2463 Issue No:Vol. 21, No. 2 (2023)
Authors:Duong Thuy Luong Pages: 30 - 41 Abstract: The article focused on answering the following research questions: 1) What are the perceptions of migrant workers in the informal sector towards social discrimination against them when coming to public space' 2) Are there any differences of opinions between migrant groups working in the informal sector about this issue by gender, age and type of migration' The quantitative data collected by survey questionnaires among migrant workers in the informal sector were used for analysis with the differences of opinions across groups classified by gender, age and type of migration. While the findings indicated a neutral viewpoint among those, it also highlighted differences across groups by gender and type of migration. PubDate: 2023-09-20 DOI: 10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i2464 Issue No:Vol. 21, No. 2 (2023)
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