AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) (issn: 00845841) is a peer reviewed journal first published online after indexing scopus in 1982. AMA is published by Farm Machinery Industrial Research Corp and Shin-Norinsha Co. AMA publishes every subjects of general engineering and agricultural engineering.
WOS Indexed (2026)
30 Jun 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue- 07 )
31 Jul 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue 07 )
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AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 00845841) is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal covers Agricultural and Biological Sciences and all sort of engineering topic. the journal's scopes are in the following fields but not limited to:
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Civil and architectural engineering
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial and Commercial Design
Information Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Food Engineering
A STUDY OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL PROFILE OF ESTROGEN, PROGESTERONE AND PGFM (13, 14-dihydro-15-keto-PGF2alpha) DURING ‘DOKA’ IN MURRAH BUFFALOES ( Bubalus bubalis)
Silent estrus is one of the most common problems in the buffalo farming industry. Quick and accurate estrus detection can reduce economic losses in the dairy sector. ‘Doka’ also referred as Temporary Engorgement of Teat (TET) is a behavioural pre-estrus sign which is characteristic of buffaloes. The present study was conducted with the objective to examine various endocrinological changes during ‘Doka’. The present study was conducted with the objective to examine endocrinological changes during ‘Doka’ in Murrah buffaloes. Non-pregnant lactating Murrah buffaloes (n=24) across parities maintained at ICAR-CIRB, Hisar in an organized dairy farm were divided into four groups with six animals in each group viz. Group I: Cyclic ‘Doka’, Group II: Cyclic without ‘Doka’. Group III: Acyclic ‘Doka’. Group IV: Acyclic without ‘Doka’. The present study confirmed that the cyclic ‘Doka’ and cyclic without ‘Doka’ animals had plasma progesterone levels of (>2ng/ml) while those in acyclic animals it was <1 ng/ml. The levels of plasma estrogen in ‘Doka’, cyclic, or non-cyclic animals across different groups were non-significant. However, ‘Doka’ showing animals have significantly high PGFM (13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGF2alpha) concentrations (p<0.05) in comparison to cyclic without ‘Doka’ animals (4.32±0.29 vs 3.47 ±0.21ng/ml).
Udder and Teat morphology during ‘Doka’ in cyclic and acyclic Murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
‘Doka’ is a temporary teat engorgement phenomenon lasting for 3 to 5 days before the onset of the estrus period in cyclic and acyclic Murrah heifers. It is commonly observed by villagers in Haryana as an indicator of the initiation of cyclic reproductive activity or estrus in buffaloes. The present study was conducted to observe the morphological changes in the teat and udder during and after ‘Doka’ in Murrah buffaloes. Udder morphology was studied in thirty-five animals, which were categorized into two groups: Group I - cyclic ‘Doka’ (n=14) and Group II - cyclic without ‘Doka’ (n=21). Additionally, both udder and teat measurements were studied in forty-six animals, further divided into four categories: Group I (n=19) - cyclic ‘Doka’, Group II (n=14) - cyclic without ‘Doka’, Group III (n=6) - acyclic ‘Doka’, and Group IV (n=7) - acyclic without ‘Doka’. Cyclic ‘Doka’ animals exhibited a bowl-shaped udder, cylindrical teats, and fused quarters. During ‘Doka’, cyclic ‘Doka’ (7.41±0.23 inches) and acyclic ‘Doka’ (7.30±0.79 inches) animals showed significantly greater udder depth compared to acyclic animals without ‘Doka’ (7.41±0.23 inches). The teat length of fore and rear teats in cyclic ‘Doka’ animals was non-significantly (p<0.05) higher during the ‘Doka’ stage compared to the post-‘Doka’ stage. Rear teat diameter in acyclic ‘Doka’ animals (37.73±3.93 mm) was significantly (p<0.05) larger than that in acyclic animals without ‘Doka’ (24.74±2.16 mm).Therefore, it can be concluded that udder and teat morphological changes during ‘Doka’ can serve as a useful tool for estrus detection in Murrah buffaloes.
The Role of Responsible Communication in Promoting Agricultural Sustainable Development Through Digital Marketing in Algeria
In the digital era, responsible communication plays a crucial role in shaping sustainable marketing strategies. This study explores the impact of responsible communication on promoting sustainable development through digital marketing in Algeria. By integrating theoretical insights from corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and digital marketing, the research examines how consumer trust and corporate reputation mediate this relationship, while government regulations and social norms act as moderating factors. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in Lavaan, data was collected from Algerian businesses engaged in digital marketing and analyzed to assess the relationships between the variables. The results highlight the significance of ethical communication in fostering consumer trust, strengthening sustainable brand engagement, and enhancing overall sustainability outcomes. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, marketing professionals, and business leaders on leveraging responsible communication strategies for sustainable development in Algeria’s digital economy.
Application of digital twin technology in the design of production processes, production and operation of complex technical systems in special operating conditions
The modern industry is digitalizing at an ultra-fast pace. An increasing number of industrial enterprise processes are controlled using digital technologies. Moreover, an increasing number of production and technological processes are implemented in a highly automated or robotic way, and for such processes any control other than digital is impossible in general. The recent trend in the development of information technologies for production management is the creation of digital twins. This article analyzes the concepts of digitalization and digital twin. An idea is given of the approach to the implementation of digital twin technology in the production process and operation of complex technical systems. Subclasses of innovative tools used in this technology are structured. The directions of development of the system of operation of its subsystems in special conditions are presented. Particular attention is paid to methods for diagnostics and monitoring the state of objects with the ability to predict their changes in real time, as well as the use of additive technologies in the process of restoring the health of complex technical systems.
Evaluation of plastic mulches and botanicals and their efficacy on pest and disease incidence in okra var. Arka Anamika
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of different plastic mulches and botanicals on the incidence of pests and diseases of okra var. Arka Anamika at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal, India, during 2021 and 2022. The experiment included two factors, viz., the first factor- mulches (four levels) and the second factor- botanicals (five levels). The experiment was performed in a factorial randomized complete block design with three replications. The results of the experiment revealed that the treatment comprising silver plastic mulch along with foliar spray of Azadirachta indica leaf extract (5%) (M2B1) was most effective at reducing the incidence of yellow vein mosaic virus (1.82%), cercospora leaf spot (11.39%), whitefly population (30.94%, 43.49% and 57.29% reduction at 30, 45 and 60 DAS), jassid population (30.20%, 41.95% and 52.67% reduction at 30, 45 and 60 DAS) and fruit borer population (2.17) compared to the other treatment combinations. Hence, treatment with M2B1 (silver plastic mulch × 5% foliar spray of Azadirachta indica leaf extract) appears to be an effective eco-friendly approach for reducing pest and disease incidence and can be recommended for the commercial cultivation of okra in terai region of West Bengal.