Research Papers/Articles
A traditional Food: Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and Heather [Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull] honeys
2017
Author(s): Özcan, Mehmet Musa Juhaimi, Fahad Al Uslu, Nurhan Ghafoor, Kashif Babiker, El Fadıl
The study discussed about the total phenolic contents of the honeys.
A Study on Cultivation and Yield Performance of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on Wheat Straw Mixed with Horticultural Waste (Apple Pomace) in Different Ratio and their Nutritional Evaluation
2017
Author(s): Pathania S, Sharma N , Gupta D
The research experiment was carried out to investigate the cultivation of oyster mushroom on horticultural waste i.e. apple pomace and wheat straw mixed in the different ratio.
A Review on Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Myrica esculenta
2017
Author(s): Sood P , Shri R
The objective of the present review article is to compile all the relevant published information regarding traditional uses, phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of Myrica esculenta commonly known as box berry.
An Indigenous Academic Perspective to Preserving and Promoting Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions: A Fiji Case Study
2017
Author(s): Ali W
While maintaining the importance of preserving the originality of the Indigenous cultural identity and practices, the paper highlights how the infusion of the cultures of the Indigenous people and that of the Indo-Fijians, who have co-existed together for over 100 years, has shaped the unique multicultural landscape in Fiji.
Agricultural transformation in Africa: The role of natural resources
2017
Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
This article outlines how pulses could contribute towards agricultural transformation and the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. A quarter of the African population, most of whom are smallholder farmers deriving their livelihoods from rain fed agriculture, live in hunger and poverty. African governments should, among other measures, take advantage of the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP), declared by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to stimulate both domestic consumption and exports of pulses to address this challenge.
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Honey of Stingless Bee by Nepali community of Darjeeling foothills of West Bengal, Indiain Paraguay: Medicinal Plants Used for Deworming
2017
Author(s): Biswa R , Sarkar A , Khewa S
Surveys were carried out during 2010 to 2015 for identifying the use of honey of stingless bee, Lepidotrigona arcifera (Cockerell) in the ethnomedicine of Nepali community.
Briefing paper on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and the 2030 Agenda
2017
Author(s): United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
There is a strong commitment in the 2030 Agenda to empower and engage indigenous peoples in implementing and reviewing progress in achieving the goals. It is essential that the 2030 Agenda implementation is taken into account the principle of free, prior and informed consent and adequate consultations related to indigenous peoples’ lands and development priorities.
A Review on Mechanisms and Commercial Aspects of Food Preservation and Processing
2017
Author(s): Amit SK, Uddin MM, Rahman R, Rezwanul SS , Khan MS
This article presents different food categories and elucidates different physical, chemical, and microbial factors responsible for food spoilage. Furthermore, the market economy of preserved and processed foods has been analyzed in this article.
Research on Indigenous People and the Role of Information and Communications Technology in Development: A Review of the Literature
2017
Author(s): Du JT
Multiple empirical methods were used for the investigation, including case studies and surveys. Indigenous cultural and knowledge preservation, Indigenous literacy and education development, Indigenous people’s interactions with technologies, and the digital divide issues were identified as four main research topics. On the basis of the review, future research directions from an information research perspective are discussed.
Medicinal Importance of Moringa Oleifera: Drumstick Plant
2017
Author(s): Kumar S
In this study the author attempts to find out the medicinal importance and the mechanism of Moringa oleifera.



