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Dr. Most. Zannatun Nahar Mukta

Dr. Most. Zannatun Nahar Mukta

Professor
Department of Agricultural Extension Education
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Community and organizational culture in innovation processes; niche-regime interaction and socio-technical change; interdisciplinary research; and Gender perspectives in Agriculture
Contact No : 01712865760
Total Publications: 11
Journal Article (11)
2024
1. Crop interventions and farmers' livelihood outcomes: A case of specific wetland areas in Bangladesh
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture

Author List: Uddin, M. N., Jhilam, M. M., Mukta, M. Z. N., Wahaj, Z., Hasan, M. M., Khan, S.
Vol. 40, pp 915-927. 2024.
2023
2. Farmers' perception and capacity for 3Rs agro-waste management in a vegetable growing area of Bangladesh
Discover Agriculture

Author List: Kabir, K. H., Mukut, M. M. K., Rahman, S., Chowdhury, A., Mukta, M. Z. N., Sarker, M. A., Asfour, A.
Vol. 1, pp . 2023.
2022
3. Application of the technology acceptance model to assess the use and preferences of ICTs among field-level extension officers in Bangladesh
Digital Geography and Society

Author List: Kabir, K. H., Hassan, F., Mukta, M. Z. N., Roy, D., Darr, D., Leggette, H., Ullah, S. M. A.
Vol. 3, pp 13-Jan. 2022.
4. The role of culture on pest management innovation; a comparative analysis of two farmer communities in Bangladesh
Innovation and Development

Author List: Mukta, M. Z. N., Van Paassen, A., Leeuwis, C.
Vol. , pp . 2022.
2021
5. Assessment of rural women's access to nutritional programmes in Jamalpur district of rural Bangladesh
International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems

Author List: Uddin, M. N., Liza, N. Z., Sarker, M. A., Mukta, M. Z. N., Rana, M. M.
Vol. 11, pp 151-162. 2021.
2020
6. Adoption of Thai Koi by the fish farmers in a selected area of Mymensingh district
Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education

Author List: Begum, S., Sarker, M. A., Mukta, M. Z. N.
Vol. 32, pp 73-86. 2020.
7. Analysing problems in fish fry marketing: A farm level study in Bangladesh
Discovery Agriculture

Author List: Das, A.K., Uddin, M.N., Sarker, M.A., Mukta, M.Z.N., Mithun, M.N.A.S.
Vol. 6, pp 159-168. 2020.
2018
8. Fisheries extension in Bangladesh and local extension agent for fisheries: A micro level assessment of farmers' attitude
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

Author List: Ahmed, Z., Sarker, M. A., Rahman, M. Z., Lei, B., Mukta, M. Z. N.
Vol. 6, pp 92-103. 2018.
9. Determinants of rural youth's participation in commercial agriculture: A case study from Southern Bangladesh
International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management

Author List: Sakiluzzaman, M., Sarker, M. A., Rahman, M. Z., Hasan, M. M., Lei, B., Mukta, M. Z. N.
Vol. VI, pp 507-524. 2018.
2010
10. Cellphone Use by the Farmers in Securing Need-Based Information
Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education

Author List: Mukta, M. Z. N., Karim, A. S. M. Z., Kashem, M. A.
Vol. 22, pp 14-Jul. 2010.
11. Use of Cellphone by the Farm People
Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development

Author List: Mukta, M. Z. N., Karim, A. S. M. Z., Kashem, M. A.
Vol. 21-23, pp 33-42. 2010.
PhD    - 2020
Wageningen Univeristy
Netherlands
B. Sc. Ag. (Hons.)    - 2008
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
MS In Agricultural Extension Education    - 2010
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Total Number:  9
 
  1. Principal Investigator of 'Emerging barriers to sustainable vegetable production and marketing: A micro level study to understand local context and the ways forward (Project No 2024/2208/BAU)' funded by Bangladesh Agricultural University (July 2024-June 2026).
  2. Co-PI of 'Smallholder farmers' perception of climate change and extent of adoption of climate smart agricultural practices: Study in Jamalpur District (2022/BAU/1665)' funded by Bangaldesh Agricultural University (January 2023-December 2024). 
  3. Principal investigator of -'An Assessment of farmers' willingness to adopt prescription-based pesticide use guidlines by the extension professionals (Project No 2021/1405/BAU)' funded by Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (February 2022 to January 2023).
  4. Co-PI of 'Eco-friendly practices for vegetable cultivation: Farmers' knowledge and use (MoST/BS 34)' project funded by MoST (July 2022-June 2023).
  5. Co-PI of 'Assessing the impacts evaluation of selected BAURES project interventions provided for improving major aspects of livelihoods of farmers' project funded by Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2021-2022).
  6. Understanding interactions and relationships in the pest management innovation processes in Bangladesh (2014-2020)
  7. Associate Sub-Project Manager (ASPM) of sub-project entitled,- 'Self-Assessment of Bachelor's Degree Program of the Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh'; HEQEP sub-project. Funded by WB-UGC (2012- 2014)
  8. Associate Investigator of 'Assessment of Involvement of Women in some selected Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and its Impact on Women Empowerment' project. Funded by Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Bangladesh (2011-2012). 
  9. Cellphone using behaviour of the farmers with emphasis on agricultural activities (2009-2010).
Total Number: 18
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 BSAFE October 2021 United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Online safety and security course for UN personnel.
2 Academic Publication and Presentation in the Social Sciences 2018 Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS), Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Course on academic writing and presentation skills for the social sciences.
3 The Essentials of Scientific Writing 2017 Wageningen into languages, WUR Course on the basics of scientific writing and its structure.
4 Efficient Writing Strategies 2017 Wageningen into languages, WUR Focused on efficient strategies for scientific writing.
5 Gender, Agriculture and Rural Development February 02-04, 2016 Centre for Development Innovation (CDI), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Training on the intersection of gender, agriculture, and rural development.
6 Competences for Integrated Agricultural Research (C-IAR) May 04-08, 2014 Centre for Development Innovation (CDI), WUR International course on integrated management of crop-fish-water resources for sustainable food security.
7 WASS Introduction Course October 15-17, 2014 Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS), WUR Introductory course for social sciences at WUR.
8 Introduction to Technology, Agro-ecology and Development September-October 2014 Communication, Philosophy and Technology, WUR Course on technology and agro-ecology development.
9 Techniques for Writing and Presenting a Scientific Paper July 01-04, 2014 Wageningen Graduate School, WUR Training on techniques for writing and presenting scientific papers.
10 Information Literacy PhD including EndNote Introduction August 26-27, 2014 WUR Library, WUR Training on information literacy and EndNote for PhD students.
11 Qualitative Data Analysis with Atlas.ti-a hands on Practical June 03-19, 2014 Wageningen School of Social Science (WASS), WUR, Netherlands Hands-on practical training on qualitative data analysis using Atlas.ti.
12 Qualitative Data Analysis: Procedures and Strategies October-December, 2014 Wageningen University and Research (WUR), Netherlands Course focused on procedures and strategies for qualitative data analysis.
13 Communication and Personal Development March-May, 2014 Wageningen University and Research (WUR), Netherlands Academic consultancy training on communication and personal development.
14 Food Security in Bangladesh and Interdisciplinary Approaches (Thematic Sessions) October-November, 2014 NICHE-BGD-156 project, Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Thematic sessions on various aspects of food security in Bangladesh, including local production, value chains, ecosystems, politics, and rights.
15 Competencies assessment for PhD September 2014 Mass assessment and Development unit, WUR, Netherlands Course on assessing competencies for PhD researchers.
16 Design and Implementation of Interdisciplinary Team Research 15-26 September, 2013 International Centre for Development Oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA), Wageningen University, Netherlands Capacity-building programme for designing and implementing interdisciplinary team research.
17 Training of Teachers on Teaching Methods and Techniques 1-10 September, 2013 Modernization of Crop Science Education, BAU, HEQEP-AIF, UGC Teacher training on methods and techniques for effective teaching.
18 Data Analysis: Mstat and SPSS 25 July-6 August, 2009 Graduate Training Institute (GTI), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Training on data analysis using Mstat and SPSS software.
Associate Professor
22 Sep, 2020 -
Assistant Professor
26 Oct, 2011 -
Lecturer
25 Oct, 2009 - 25 Oct, 2011
Total Number:  3
 
  1. Participated 'Capacity Building of Higher Education Teachers of Bangladesh on Using and Creating the Open Education Resources' workshop organized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh & Commonwealth Educational Media Center for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi, India (24-28 July, 2021).  
  2. Mukta, M. Z. N., Van Paassen, A. and C. Leeuwis. (20-24th June, 2018).The role of culture on pest management innovation; an analysis and comparision of two farmer communities in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the annual International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) conference, University of Oregon, Eugene, USA.
  3. Mukta, M. Z. N., Van Paassen, A. and C. Leeuwis. (15th March, 2018). The role of culture on pest management innovation; an analysis of two farmer communities in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the annual Knowledge Technology and Innovation (KTI) group PhD mini-conference, Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands. 
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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
3. Managing Director Gold Medal Sonali Bank Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination 2001
2. University Grants Commission (UGC) Scholarship Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Agriculture 2008
1. NUFFIC (NICHE-BGD-156) PhD fellowship Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands Social Science 2014
Membership Type Organization
Life Member Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES)
Life Member Bangladesh Society for Organic Farming and Safe Food (BSOFSF)
Joint Editor Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education
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