Improved Chicken Reproduction and Yield of Improved Poultry from Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles Coated in Jimma Horro Area of Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia by Soressa Shuma Abdisa, Jule Leta Tesfaye, Abel Saka, Abdisa Abraham, N. Nagaprasad, Lamessa Gudata, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

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Investigations of Optical Coulomb Blockade Oscillations in Plasmonic Nanoparticle Dimers by Lamessa Gudata, Jule Leta Tesfaye, Abela Saka, R. Shanmugam, L. Priyanka Dwarampudi, Nagaraj Nagaprasad, B. Stalin, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

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Plants Used in Antivenom Therapy in Rural Kenya: Ethnobotany and Future Perspectives by Timothy Omara

“…The most frequently encountered species were Combretum collinum, Euclea divinorum, Fuerstia africana, Grewia fallax, Microglossa pyrifolia, Solanecio mannii, and Solanum incanum. Indigenous knowledge on medicinal antivenom therapy in Kenya is humongous, and therefore studies to isolate and evaluate the antivenom compounds in the claimed plants are required to enable their confident use in antivenom therapy alongside commercial antivenin sera.…”
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Phytosynthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using King of Bitter Andrographis paniculata and Its Embryonic Toxicology Evaluation and Biomedical Potential by S. Rajeshkumar, J. Santhoshkumar, Leta Tesfaye Jule, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

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From human-centered to ecofeminist environmental policies: harnessing pancasila for global sustainability solutions by Natalis Aga, Purwanti Ani, Dyah Wijaningsih, Susila Kadek

“…This strategy would also recognise the importance of indigenous knowledge and practises in environmental management and conservation. …”
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Wedm Process Optimization for Machining Characteristcis of AISI 52100 Grade Alloy Steel by Debabrata Rath, Pratap Chandra Padhi, Sudhir Kumar, Inderjeet Singh, N. Nagaprasad, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

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Local perceptions of forest, conservation and logging in Papua New Guinea by Paul Sillitoe

“…This accords with current participatory development approaches to consult ‘grassroots’ opinion, as in indigenous knowledge (IK) research, which aims to facilitate interventions by promoting partnership and an awareness of local perspectives. …”
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Local People Attitudes towards Community Forestry Practices: A Case Study of Kosti Province-Central Sudan by Amani Abdel Rahim Kobbail

“…Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis showed a statistical significant relation between some selected variables (Respondents age, educational level, main occupation, respondents indigenous knowledge, family uses of different forestry products, awareness of causes of forest destruction and finally respondents awareness of environmental problems) exerted important influences on the attitudes and participation of respondents. …”
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A review of methodologies for research uptake in eco-health projects conducted in rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa by Tafadzwa Mindu, Moses John Chimbari, Resign Gunda

“…Selected strategies should use the eco-health approach, engage the community and incorporate indigenous knowledge systems. …”
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Socio-economic benefits and challenges confronting oil palm production among indigenous rural farmers in Karonga district, Malawi by Noel Mweta, Alex Somuah Obeng, John Windie Ansah

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Examining Impacts of Acidic Bath Temperature on Nano-Synthesized Lead Selenide Thin Films for the Application of Solar Cells by Saka Abel, Jule Leta Tesfaye, N. Nagaprasad, R. Shanmugam, L. Priyanka Dwarampudi, Tyagi Deepak, Hongxia Zhang, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj, B. Stalin

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Regime Change: The Need for Scientific Critical Consciousness by Usama Javed Mirza

“…These misleading ideas include Eurocentrism, viewing religion as irrational and Western science as superior to indigenous knowledge systems. In an effort to identify how to inculcate the dispositions in students to counter oppressive ideas taught under the guise of science, this paper presents a theoretical framework and curriculum for inculcating a scientific critical consciousness (SCC). …”
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An Ethnobotanical Study of the Medicinal Plants Used as Anti-Inflammatory Remedies in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka by Mayuri Tharanga Napagoda, Thamudi Sundarapperuma, Diroshi Fonseka, Sachinthi Amarasiri, Prabath Gunaratna

“…Although there is a rich reserve of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants, the preservation and the scientific validation of these claims are still in its infancy. …”
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Conducting a Grounded Theory Study in the Wake of a Traumatic Event: A Research Protocol by Adele Ferguson, Kim Ward, Rachael Parke

“…Conclusion The GT developed from this study will be based on the experiences of selected participants and will also explore the importance of cultural factors, such as indigenous knowledge, in conducting research on traumatic events. …”
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Ethnomedicinal, Pharmacological, and Phytochemical Overview of Diplazium esculentum by Abhishek Singh

“…The ethnomedicinal section elucidates its traditional uses in treating ailments like fever inflammation gastrointestinal disorders and wound healing drawing upon centuries-old indigenous knowledge from diverse cultures. Pharmacologically D. esculentum exhibits multifaceted activities including antioxidant properties antimicrobial effects against a spectrum of pathogens hepatoprotective potential and emerging evidence suggesting antidiabetic activity. …”
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Factors affecting the rural domestic waste generation by A.R. Darban Astane, M. Hajilo

“…The housholds’ attitude and indigenous knowledge on efficient use of materials are also the key factors which can help reducing waste generation.…”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Doped Titanium Dioxide (Fe: TiO2) Nanoprecipitate at Different pH Values for Applications of Self-Cleaning Materials by Tizazu Abza, Abel Saka, Jule Leta Tesfaye, Lamessa Gudata, N. Nagaprasad, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

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Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Abrasion Loss and Surface Roughness of Crab Carapace Impregnated Coir Vinyl Ester Composites by S. Rajamuneeswaran, S. Jayabal, N. Nagaprasad, G. Veerappan, Leta Tesfaye Jule, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

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Using an Artificial Neural Network to Validate and Predict the Physical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by K. Thirumalai Raja, N. Jayanthi, Jule Leta Tesfaye, N. Nagaprasad, R. Krishnaraj, V. S. Kaushik

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Impact of Community-based Adaptation Methods in Creating Resilient Communities in Indonesia and Philippines by Tota Wayne, Abdul Maulud Khairul Nizam, Md Noor Noorashikin

“…Furthermore, riverbank projects in Philippines included modern techniques integrated with indigenous-knowledge enhanced community-resilience in fisheries and aquaculture, food security and sustainable water management. …”
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