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Time-Series Forecasting Model for Evaluating System Reliability in Senegalese Smallholder Farm Systems: A Theoretical Framework

Mamadou Ba, Department of Research, Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) Mariama Ndiaye, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis Samba Ngom, Department of Research, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis Oumar Diop, Department of Advanced Studies, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18990198
Published: December 2, 2013

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Environmental Science concerning Methodological evaluation of smallholder farms systems in Senegal: time-series forecasting model for measuring system reliability in Senegal. The objective is to formulate a rigorous model, state verifiable assumptions, and derive results with direct analytical or practical implications. A structured analytical approach was used, integrating formal modelling with domain evidence. The results establish bounded error under perturbation, a convergent estimation process under stated assumptions, and a stable link between the proposed metric and observed outcomes. The findings provide a reproducible analytical basis for subsequent theoretical and applied extensions. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Methodological evaluation of smallholder farms systems in Senegal: time-series forecasting model for measuring system reliability, Senegal, Africa, Environmental Science, theoretical This work contributes a formal specification, transparent assumptions, and mathematically interpretable claims. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Mamadou Ba, Mariama Ndiaye, Samba Ngom, Oumar Diop (2013). Time-Series Forecasting Model for Evaluating System Reliability in Senegalese Smallholder Farm Systems: A Theoretical Framework. African Atmospheric Sciences (Earth Science focus), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18990198

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African agroecologySmallholder farming systemsTime series analysisForecasting modelsSystem reliabilityMethodological evaluationSenegal agricultural studies

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