Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Sustainable Development Options for the Chestnut Supply Chain in South Tyrol, Italy
Abstract Italy is the largest producer of table chestnuts in Europe. This study focuses on the chestnut supply chain in South Tyrol (Alto Adige/Südtirol), a northern Italian province where chestnuts are currently of minor importance in relation to...
2015 / Valérie Bossi Fedrigotti, Christian Fischer -
Proceeding2013 / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas
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Optimal Water System Operation Using Graph Theory Algorithms
Abstract The water system minimum-cost flow problem is solved using the successive shortest path (SSP), graph theory algorithm, by representing the network as a directed graph. The graph nodes represent water sources, junctions, tanks and consumers. ...
2014 / E. Price, A. Ostfeld -
Infilling of Rainfall Information Using Genetic Programming
Abstract The study suggests the use of Genetic Programming (GP) based monthly model for infilling of missing rainfall records in the rainfall time series for 3 rain gauge stations in the Yarra River Basin in Australia from the available rainfall...
2015 / C. Sivapragasam, Nitin Muttil, M. Catherin Jeselia, S. Visweshwaran -
Resolving Nigerian Secondary School Students’ Learning Difficulties in Nuclear Chemistry Using Computer Animation Solutions
Abstract Chemistry is a central science subject because it is required at Senior School Certificate level for entry into nearly all basic and applied science courses at the tertiary level of education in Nigeria. Nigerian students have, for many...
2015 / C. Zephrinus, Njoku, Mrs. I. Phoebe, Eze-Odurukwe -
Developing an Integrated Sustainable Sanitation System for Urban Areas: Gaza Strip Case study
Abstract A vertical flow (reed bed) constructed wetland was used for treating bio-solid and gray water. The results present a positive performance in treating the bio-solids and well-stabilized accumulated organic material in the bed formed fertile...
2015 / Samir Afifi, Samir Alnahhal, Sadiq Abdelall -
Beyond the Literal: Teaching Visual Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom
Abstract Visual imagery and composition inherently have the power to shape comprehension and interpretation beyond the literal. Today's students increasingly inundated with a steady stream of imagery from multimedia platforms including the Internet...
2015 / April D. Lundy, Alice E. Stephens -
Ways to Optimize the General Physical Training at the Junior Handball Teams
Abstract The development of general motor skills of children start practicing handball is given to the athlete's physical preparation which are able to perform specific motor acts tactical-technical content specific schemes for solving the driving...
2015 / Mihăilă Ion -
Effect of Drying Methods on Metabolites Composition of Misai Kucing (Orthosiphon stamineus) Leaves
Abstract In this research the effects of different drying methods on the capacity of antioxidant, total phenolic and biomarker compounds concentrations of Orthosiphon stamineus leaves were studied. The biomarker compounds of the leaves studied were...
2012 / Sriyana Abdullah, Abdul Razak Shaari, Adli Azimi -
The subjective orthodontic treatment need assessed with the aesthetic component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need
Abstract Objective The objective of this research was to evaluate the subjective orthodontic treatment with the aesthetic component (AC) of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need among a sample of Yemeni population. ...
2014 / Nabil M. Al-Zubair, Faisal A. Idris, Fahmi M. Al-Selwi -
When pigs fly, UCP1 makes heat
Abstract Brown and beige adipose tissue may represent important therapeutic targets for the treatment of diabetes and obesity as these organs dissipate nutrient energy as heat through the thermogenic uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1). While mice are...
2015 / Martin Jastroch, Leif Andersson -
Performance of Broiler Contract Farmers: A Case Study in Perak, Malaysia
Abstract Contract broiler farming is one the system used to increase poultry production in Malaysia. Broiler contract farmers (BCF) participate in this system for having some benefits. This paper has evaluated economic performance of the BCFs in...
2014 / Rasak Bin Majid, Sallahuddin Hassan -
The Importance of Institutions in Mountainous Regions for Accessing Markets2008 / Markus Bürli, Aden Aw-Hassan, Youssef Lalaoui Rachidi
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Torrefaction of Indonesian Sugar-cane Bagasse to Improve Bio-syngas Quality for Gasification Process
Abstract Bio-syngas from gasification of sugarcane bagasse is one of the most promising sources for renewable energy. As an agriculture-based biomass, sugarcane bagasse has a high content of moisture (46-52%), fibrous (43-52%) and low bulk density...
2015 / Daniyanto, Sutidjan, Deendarlianto, Arief Budiman -
The Extraction and Activity Test of Bioactive Compounds in Phaleria Macrocarpa as Antioxidants
Abstract Phaleria macrocarpa, one of native Indonesian plants, contains various bioactive compounds and thus possesses antioxidant, antimicrobial, or even anti cancer attributes. This study is the first stage of ongoing 3 years ...
2014 / David Andrean, Susiana Prasetyo, Anastasia Prima Kristijarti, Tedi Hudaya -
Technical and Economic Perspective for Repowering of Micro Hydro Power Plants: A Case Study of an Early XX Century Power Plant
Abstract Nowadays many countries have dramatically cut the incentives for solar photovoltaic and wind farms; consequently many new investors and entrepreneurs pay more attention to small and mini hydro power plants. Hydropower currently respect to...
2014 / A. Gagliano, G.M. Tina, F. Nocera, F. Patania -
Membrane Performance of High-Silica CHA-Type Zeolite Membranes in Vapor Permeation for Dehydration of Hydrous 2-Propanol2012 / K. Sato, T. Kyotani, T. Kikuchi
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Evaluation of In-Season Nitrogen Management for Summer Maize in North Central China2011 / S.-C. Zhao, P. He, Z.-M. Sha, S.-L. Xing, K.-J. Li
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Utilization of Aspergillus oryzae to produce pectin lyase from various agro-industrial residues
Abstract The present study was aimed to investigate the culture influence on pectin lyase production potential of fungal strain Aspergillus oryzae. The enzyme profile of A. oryzae showed highest activity of pectin lyase after 3rd day of incubation...
2014 / Safia Koser, Zahid Anwar, Zafar Iqbal, Awais Anjum, Tahir Aqil, et al. -
Open Innovation Model: Empowering Entrepreneurial Orientation and Utilizing Network Resources as Determinant for Internationalization Performance of Small Medium Agroindustry
Abstract Agroindustry is one of the sectors which provides a big support to national economy. However, the added value given by this sector is still low, particularly for processed products, most of the products exported by this sector are raw...
2015 / Ginta Ginting