Evaluation & Extension Research

Journal Articles: Lendel K. Narine, Ph.D.

 

  1. Narine, L. K., & Walker Bravo, A. (2024). Application of a risk assessment framework to evaluate organizational capacity in Extension. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1470
  2. Narine. L. K., Enderton, A., Benge, M., Bihn, B., Brown, S., Kovacevic, J., Newbold, E., Schneider, K., & Shaw, A. (2024). Produce Safety Alliance grower training knowledge assessment results. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 5(3), 13-24. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v5i3.473
  3. Diaz, J., Narine, L. K., & Gusto, C. (2024). Evaluating the organizational advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in extension education. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 31(1), 38-49. https://doi.org/10.4148/2831-5960.1163
  4. Narine, L. K., & Harder, A. (2024). Analyzing and visualizing repeated-measures needs assessment data using the Ranked Discrepancy Model. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 5(2), 105–118. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v5i2.321
  5. Ali, A. D., & Narine, L. K. (2023). Educational interests and information-seeking behaviors of Utah residents. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1386   
  6. Diaz, J. M., Gusto, C., Jayaratne, K., Narine, L. K., Silvert, C., Suarez, C., & Wille, C. (2023). Intercultural competency development model for extension professionals: Expert consensus using the Delphi technique. Journal of Extension, 61(3). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.02
  7. Gupta, P., & Narine, L. K. (2023). Hunger in Utah and implications on social determinants of health. Journal of Food Security, 11(3), 92-100. https://doi.org/10.12691/jfs-11-3-2  
  8. Diaz, J., Gusto, C., Narine, L. K., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Silvert, C. (2023). Towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion outreach and engagement in Extension education: Expert consensus on barriers and strategies. Journal of Extension, 61(1). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.01.21  
  9. Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., Hill, P., & Bria, C. (2023). Factors affecting remote workers’ job satisfaction in Utah: An exploratory study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(9), 5736. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20095736
  10. Hill, P., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., & Spielmaker, D. (2022). A descriptive analysis of remote work adoption in the United States. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 10(3), 4. https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1428
  11. Diaz, J., Gusto, C., Silvert, C., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Narine, L. K., Couch, S., ...Fabregas, L. (2022). Intercultural competence in extension education: Applications of an expert-developed model. Electronic Data Information Source of UF/IFAS Extension, 2022(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-WC421-2022
  12. Hill, P., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., Riskas, T., Schmutz, A., & Spielmaker, D. (2022). Evaluating Utah’s Rural Online Initiative: Empowering organizational leaders through remote work. Journal of Extension, 60(3). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.03.12
  13. Wagner, K., Narine, L. K., Hales, B. (2022). Audience segmentation in Extension horticultural programs. Journal of Extension, 60(3). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.03.02  
  14. Narine, L. K., & Meier, C. (2022). Building Extension capacity through internal grants: Evaluation of a mini-grant program. Journal of Extension, 60(2), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.02.14
  15. Jewkes, M., Narine, L. K., Schmutz, A., & Christensen, A. (2021). An assessment of programmatic gaps in Extension financial management education in Utah. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 16(2021), 37-40. https://www.neafcs.org/journal-of-neafcs
  16. Narine, L. K., & Harder, A. (2021). Comparing the Borich model with the Ranked Discrepancy Model for competency assessment: A novel approach. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 2(3), 96-111. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v2i3.169
  17. Diaz, J., Silvert, C., Gusto, C., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Narine, L. K. (2021). Towards intercultural competence: Using consensus to identify essential personality traits for an inclusive extension education workforce. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 2(3), 83-95. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v2i3.135
  18. Harder, A., Narine, L. K., Benge, M., Denny, M., & Farner, K. (2021). Exploring new Extension professionals’ perceptions of their mentors, best-liked co-workers, and organizational commitment. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 9(2), 80-95. https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/1162  
  19. Narine, L. K., & Meier, C. (2021). Appealing to the masses: Utah residents’ interest in Extension programming. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 113(1), 48-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.14307/JFCS113.1.48
  20. Narine, L. K., Ali, A. D., & Hill, P. (2021). Assessing community assets and needs to inform Extension program planning. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 9(1), 109-122. https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/1012
  21. Narine, L. K. & Ali, A. D. (2020). Priority competencies for evaluation capacity building in Extension. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 8(3), 58-73. https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/919
  22. Hill, P., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., & Spielmaker, D. (2020). Evaluating Utah’s Rural Online Initiative: Empowering rural communities through remote work. Journal of Extension, 58(5). https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol58/iss5/21
  23. Narine, L. K., Ali, A. D., Hill, P. A. (2020). Application of a three-phase needs assessment framework to identify priority issue areas for Extension programming. Journal of Extension, 58(4). https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol58/iss4/24   
  24. Narine, L. K., & Meier, C. (2020). Responding in a time of crisis: Assessing Extension efforts during COVID-19. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 1(2), 12-23. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v1i2.35
  25. Harder, A., & Narine, L. K. (2020). Personal health, role, and time management competency training needs of Florida Extension agents. Journal of Extension, 58(1). https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol58/iss1/19
  26. Narine, L. K., Harder, A., & Roberts, T. G. (2019). Farmers’ preference for modern information communication technologies in Trinidad. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 26(3), 86-104. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2019.26306
  27. Narine, L. K., Harder, A., & Zelaya, P. (2019). A qualitative analysis of the challenges and threats facing Cooperative Extension at the county level. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research. 69(2019). http://www.jsaer.org/pdf/Vol69/2019_008%20final%20print.pdf
  28. Narine, L. K., Harder, A., & Roberts, T. G. (2019). Farmers’ intention to use text messaging for extension services in Trinidad. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 25(4). https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2019.1629970
  29. Narine, L. K., Harder, A., & Roberts, T. G. (2019). Extension officers’ adoption of modern information communication technologies to interact with farmers of Trinidad. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 26(1), 17-34. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2019.26103   
  30. Harder, A., & Narine, L. K. (2019). Interpersonal leadership competencies of Extension agents in Florida. Journal of Agricultural Education, 60(1), 224-233. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2019.01224
  31. Narine, L. K., Harder, A., & Danyluk, M. (2019). Floridian producers’ concerns about the Food Safety and Modernization Act. Food Protection Trends, 39(3), 237-244. https://www.foodprotection.org/publications/food-protection-trends/archive/2019-05-floridian-producers-concerns-about-the-food-safety-modernization-act/
  32. Harder, A, Narine, L. K., & Wells, O. (2019). Organizational priorities for advancing Cooperative Extension in urban counties in Florida. Journal of Agricultural Education, 60(1), 96-108. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2019.01096
  33. Harder, A., Narine, L. K., & Denny, M. (2019). Exploring the social capital of county-level Cooperative Extension agents in Mississippi. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 7(1), 92-103. https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/809
  34. Ganpat, W., Narine, L. K., & Harder, A. (2017). The impact of farm visits on farmers’ satisfaction with extension: Examining the dependence on individual methods in the Caribbean. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 24(3), 20-35. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2017.24303
  35. Roberts, T. G., Ganpat, W., Albert, B., Narine, L. K., & Sudeen, S. (2016). Agricultural extension officers’ knowledge and perceptions of food security issues in Trinidad and Tobago. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 23(3), 72-84. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2016.23305
  36. Roberts, T. G., Ganpat, W., Narine, L. K., Heinert, S. B, Rodriguez, M. T. (2015). Trinidad food producers’ training needs for food security and implications for extension. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 22(1), 7-20. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2015.22102
  37. Narine, L. K., Ganpat, W., & Seepersad, G. (2015). Demand for organic produce: Trinidadian consumers’ willingness to pay for organic tomatoes. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 5(1), 76-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-04-2013-0015
  38. Ganpat, W., Webster, N., & Narine, L. K. (2014). Farmers’ satisfaction with extension services in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 21(3), 49-62. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2014.21304