Factors Influencing the Awareness and Adoption of Borehole-Garden Permaculture in Malawi: Lessons for the Promotion of Sustainable Practices
, Christopher J. A. Macleod 2, Mads Troldborg 2, Gift Wanangwa 3,4, Modesta Kanjaye 3, Emma Mbalame 5, Prince Mleta 3, Kettie Harawa 6, Steve Kumwenda 6,7 and Robert M. Kalin 1Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
By analyzing a data set of over 100,000 cases, this study examines the awareness and adoption of BGP across Malawi. The result of this study reveals socioeconomic, biophysical and water-point specific variables influencing both the awareness and adoption of BGP. Both of discussion and conclusion are positive for future work.
Author Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the manuscript and for your positive response to the work. This is my first paper and so it is wonderful to hear that you found that the paper is positive for future work. We will have a final read through to spell/ grammar check before submission.
Thank you again for your review.
Reviewer 2 Report
The article is very long, 28 pages. In the introduction, as well as in other parts of the text, one can find a lot of descriptive material that could be removed without detriment to the whole of the argument.
Author Response
Thank you very much for taking the time to review the manuscript and for your comments, as this is my first paper it was particularly encouraging to hear that you enjoyed the paper. We acknowledge that the article is long, however, as this paper has a particular focus on engaging and advising stakeholders from a range of backgrounds we feel that the amount of detail included in the work is necessary to ensure that the work is accessible to all readers. We have nevertheless tried to streamline the introduction and discussion where possible. Thank you again for your time and comments.
