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This authored textbook provides a comprehensive guide to the methods and methodologies currently used in agricultural research, covering the entire process from conceptualisation to reporting. Recognising the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural science, the book integrates both biophysical and social science approaches, including experimental design, on-farm research, surveys, qualitative and mixed-methods research, and impact evaluation. It also addresses both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. In addition to methodological guidance, the book offers practical support in scientific writing, thesis development, journal article publication, and science communication. Theories and concepts are clearly explained using real-world examples, flow diagrams, photographs, and case studies to enhance understanding. Designed to support students and early-career researchers, this book helps ease the steep learning curve associated with conducting credible, ethical, and impactful research. It will be a valuable resource for students, faculty, researchers, professionals, agricultural scientists, and policy makers in both national and international contexts.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
這本專著教材提供了當前農業研究中使用的方法和方法論的綜合指南，涵蓋了從概念化到報告的整個過程。鑑於農業科學的跨學科特性，本書整合了生物物理和社會科學的方法，包括實驗設計、農場研究、調查、定性和混合方法研究以及影響評估。它還涉及定量和定性數據分析。
除了方法論指導外，本書還提供了在科學寫作、論文發展、期刊文章發表和科學傳播方面的實用支持。理論和概念通過真實世界的例子、流程圖、照片和案例研究進行清晰解釋，以增強理解。
本書旨在支持學生和早期職業研究人員，幫助減輕進行可信、倫理和有影響力的研究所面臨的陡峭學習曲線。它將成為學生、教職員、研究人員、專業人士、農業科學家和政策制定者在國內和國際背景下的寶貴資源。
作者簡介
Prof. Jayne Mugwe is an Associate Professor of Integrated Soil Fertility Management in the Department of Agricultural Science and Technology at Kenyatta University. She joined the university in 2009 after a 20-year tenure at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute. Prof. Mugwe has taught research methods courses at the University level for about 17 years and brings immense experience from over 30 years of active research.. She has held several leadership roles at Kenyatta University, including Departmental Chair and Acting Registrar of Research, Innovation, and Outreach. Prof. Mugwe has implemented numerous multidisciplinary research projects and has supervised more than 40 master's and doctoral students. She has published extensively, with over 140 publications in journals of international repute. Prof. Steven Runo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology at Kenyatta University. Prof Runo specializes in molecular biology and biotechnology with research interests on leveraging modern tools in molecular biology to overcome biotic and abiotic constraints of food production. He has coordinated several research projects, particularly in parasitic plant biology and has published extensively in this field. Prof. Runo currently heads a laboratory investigating the molecular interactions between parasitic plants and their host crops, aiming to mitigate their impact on agricultural productivity in Africa. In recognition of his scientific contributions, he was awarded the Royal Society Africa Prize in 2020.
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杰恩·穆格教授是肯雅塔大學農業科學與技術系的綜合土壤肥力管理副教授。她於2009年加入該大學，此前在肯尼亞林業研究所工作了20年。穆格教授在大學層級教授研究方法課程約17年，並擁有超過30年的活躍研究經驗。她在肯雅塔大學擔任過多個領導職位，包括系主任和研究、創新及外展的代理登記官。穆格教授實施了多個跨學科研究項目，並指導了超過40名碩士和博士生。她的發表量相當可觀，在國際知名期刊上發表了超過140篇論文。 史蒂芬·魯諾教授是肯雅塔大學生物化學、微生物學與生物技術系的副教授。魯諾教授專注於分子生物學和生物技術，研究興趣在於利用現代工具克服食品生產中的生物性和非生物性限制。他協調了幾個研究項目，特別是在寄生植物生物學方面，並在該領域發表了大量研究成果。魯諾教授目前負責一個實驗室，研究寄生植物與其宿主作物之間的分子互動，旨在減輕它們對非洲農業生產力的影響。因其科學貢獻，他於2020年獲得了英國皇家學會非洲獎。
