Peak load demand forecasting is important in building unit sectors, as climate change, technological development, and energy policies are causing an increase in peak demand. Thus, accurate peak load forecasting is a critical role in preventing a blackout or loss of energy. This paper presents a...

Rice is a staple food in the West African nation of Sierra Leone with little difference in consumption between poor and wealthy households. Rice production is also an important source of livelihood with half of all households, three-quarters of rural households and about two-thirds of poor...