Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Energy Balance at a Crossroads: Translating the Science into Action2014 / Melinda M. Manore, Katie Brown, Linda Houtkooper, John M. Jakicic, John C. Peters, et al.
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Managing Climatic Risks for Enhanced Food Security: Key Information Capabilities
Abstract Food security is expected to face increasing challenges from climatic risks that are more and more exacerbated by climate change, especially in the developing world. This document lists some of the main capabilities that have been recently...
2010 / R. Balaghi, M.-C. Badjeck, D. Bakari, E. De Pauw, A. De Wit, et al. -
RETRACTED: Effect of the Extract of Fructus Tribuli on Growth of Lactobacillus Acidophilus
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editors. This article was accidentally...
2011 / Chen He, Ji Zhe, Shu Guowei, Qin Tao, Ma Qi -
Addressing Durability of Asphalt Concrete by Self-healing Mechanism
Abstract Every year a huge amount of energy and economic resources are employed in preservation and renovation of the existing pavements. In the last years, rejuvenators are being used in road maintenance works by restoring the original properties...
2014 / Raquel Casado Barrasa, Víctor Blanco López, Carlos Martín-Portugués Montoliu, Verónica Contreras Ibáñez, Josefina Pedrajas, et al. -
Analysis of Islamic Bank's Performance and Strategy After Spin-off as Islamic Full-fledged Scheme in Indonesia
Abstract This paper analyses the performance and strategy of Islamic banks after the spin-off and establishment of a full-fledged Islamic bank (separated from the parent bank). Siswantoro (2012) stated that one good strategy was to acquire a good...
2015 / Dodik Siswantoro -
Active Living for Sustainable Future: A Model to Measure “Walk Scores” via Geographic Information Systems
Abstract In 2007 a private firm in Seattle, Washington began to measure and publish walkability maps of cities, neighborhoods, and streets via “walkscore.com”. Although “walkscore” have been criticized for its parameters, no alternative have been...
2015 / Ebru Cubukcu, Burcin Hepguzel, Zeynep Onder, Burak Tumer -
Adsorption Pollution Leather Tanning Industry Wastewater by Chitosan Coated Coconut Shell Active Charcoal
Abstract Besides having advantages, Chitosan as biosorbent has also disadvantages. . Chitosan is very soluble in low pH so it cannot adsorb Cr (total) at low pH. It is due to active site (amine group) of chitosan undergo protonation and its...
2015 / M. Lasindrang, H. Suwarno, S.D. Tandjung, H.N. Kamiso -
Execution of Ramp-up Projects in Day-to-Day Operations through a Quantitative Risk Management Approach
Abstract An approach to systematically identify and analyse delay risks in ramp-up projects of automotive manufacturers assuring scheduled ramp-up is discussed considering challenges of time-to-volume, increased quantity of ramp-up projects and...
2014 / Johann Philipp von Cube, Robert Schmitt -
An Investigation into Minimizing Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effects: A UK Perspective
Abstract Cities are major sources of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and the effects of mass urbanization upon the environment have now become clear. Great opportunities exist within cities for tackling climate change. Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect ...
2014 / Christopher O’Malley, Poorang A.E. Piroozfarb, Eric R.P. Farr, Jonathan Gates -
Multi-criteria Decision Making as a Tool for Sustainable Product Development – Benefits and Obstacles
Abstract For developing sustainable products design engineers need to foresee diverse interrelations between a product's characteristics and its economic, social and environmental impacts. In order to support this complex task a wide range of design ...
2015 / Tom Buchert, Sabrina Neugebauer, Sebastian Schenker, Kai Lindow, Rainer Stark -
Flood-tolerant rice reduces yield variability and raises expected yield, differentially benefitting socially disadvantaged groups2013 / Manzoor H. Dar, Alain de Janvry, Kyle Emerick, David Raitzer, Elisabeth Sadoulet
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Landscape Evaluation for Restoration Planning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, USA2013 / Paul Hessburg, Keith Reynolds, R. Salter, James Dickinson, William Gaines, et al.
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Response of Irish creamery milk supply to price changes2007 / MICHAEL P. CUDDY
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Residual Nitrogen Contributions from Grain Legumes to the Growth and Development of Succeeding Maize Crop2012 / M. A. Adeleke, I. M. Haruna
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Discussion: “Food security and sustainable food Systems: The role of Soil”2015 / Matheus Alves Zanella
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Characteristics of soybean sprout locally cultivated in the Jeonju region, used for Bibimbap and Kongnamul-gukbap
Abstract Background Jeonju has been named by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a Creative City of Gastronomy since 2012. The title was awarded based on foods and traditional culture....
2015 / Young-Eun Lee -
Proposed Framework for Assessing the Sustainability of Membrane Life Cycle
Abstract Developments in sustainability assessment tools are leading to an increased interest in sustainability assessment for products and services. Several sustainability measurement tools and frameworks have been developed. However, most of these ...
2015 / Salwa Mahmood, Muhamad Zameri Mat Saman, Noordin Mohd Yusof -
Applicability of MIKE SHE to Simulate Hydrology in Argesel River Catchment
Abstract A fully distributed, physically-based hydrologic modelling system, MIKE SHE, was used in this study to simulate surface flow as runoff and subsurface flow drainage routed through tile drainage infrastructure within the Argesel River...
2015 / Mirela-Alina Sandu, Ana Virsta -
Path Process Chart – A Technique for Conducting Time and Motion Study
Abstract There are many techniques for conducting time and motion study. This paper reports the development of a new technique called Path Process chart which studies both the path taken by the worker i.e. the workplaces used and their...
2015 / Poonam Magu, Kumud Khanna, Premavathy Seetharaman -
Coordination of urban planning organizations as a process of achieving effective and socially just planning: A case of Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Abstract Urban planning and development management in developing countries were restructured following the basic notion of decentralization. Dhaka has a number of other municipalities and rural bodies, which are within its functional jurisdiction...
2015 / Md. Ashiq Ur Rahman