Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Managing Quality Risk in a Frozen Shrimp Supply Chain: A Case Study
Abstract Frozen shrimp is a product that is very sensitive to temperature changing, therefore its quality has to be carried out from the supplier to customer stage. Quality itself consists of product hygiene and freshness as a healthy food. Company...
2015 / Dewanti Anggrahini, Putu Dana Karningsih, Martian Sulistiyono -
Performance Testing of Air Curtains in Residential Range Hoods
Abstract Air curtain assisted range hoods are very customary in large industrial kitchens. They allow to increase the capture efficiency of the range hood while lowering the net exhaust flow rate. For applications in residential settings, there is a ...
2015 / Bruno Claeys, Jelle Laverge, Ivan Pollet, Giel Bryuneel -
Analysis of Piled Raft Foundation on Soft Soil Using PLAXIS 2D
Abstract Recent years, there are many construction projects constructed on soft soil. Due to the characteristics of soft soil, the structures built on it are subject to differential settlements. Raft foundation is one of the methods for reducing the ...
2015 / Paravita Sri Wulandari, Daniel Tjandra -
RNA-seq analysis for secondary metabolite pathway gene discovery in Polygonum minus
Abstract Polygonum minus plant is rich in secondary metabolites, especially terpenoids and flavonoids. Present study generates transcriptome resource for P. minus to decipher its secondary metabolite biosynthesis pathways. Raw...
2015 / Kok-Keong Loke, Reyhaneh Rahnamaie-Tajadod, Chean-Chean Yeoh, Hoe-Han Goh, Zeti-Azura Mohamed-Hussein, et al. -
Regulated deficit irrigation for crop production under drought stress. A review2015 / Qiang Chai, Yantai Gan, Cai Zhao, Hui-Lian Xu, Reagan M. Waskom, et al.
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Analysis and Design for Food Planning Mobile Application
Abstract This study builds the system that allow users to plan their food consumption via their mobile phones. The system help user to manage and tracking history of their food consumption, choosing food that suitable for their health, and help user ...
2015 / Afan Galih Salman, Sonya Rapinta Manalu, Natalia Chandra, Anggi Putra Gomis -
Responses of grafted tomato (Solanum lycopersiocon L.) to abiotic stresses in Saudi Arabia
Abstract Quantity and quality of irrigation water are considered the most imperative limiting factors for plant production in arid environment. Adoptions of strategies can minimize crop water consumption while nonexistent yield reduction is...
2016 / Abdulaziz Al-Harbi, Ahmad Hejazi, Abdulrasoul Al-Omran -
Integrated approach to vessel energy efficiency
Abstract Energy efficiency improvements in the shipping industry are being driven by economics, compliance and customer requirements. Whilst various technological and operation improvements are known and available, with many being demonstrated to be ...
2015 / Victor N. Armstrong, Charlotte Banks -
Integration of ecosystem-based models into an existing interactive web-based tool for improved aquaculture decision-making
Abstract Proper site selection is critical to the development and expansion of marine aquaculture. Major considerations for site selection include: potential for competing uses, environmental interactions, and animal productivity. Two types of...
2015 / Suzanne B. Bricker, Tessa L. Getchis, Cary B. Chadwick, Cori M. Rose, Julie M. Rose -
Approach of using Corn Residue as Alternative Energy Source for Power Production: A Case Study of the Northern Plain Area of Thailand
Abstract As Thai's energy security heavily relies on imported crude oil products, the Thai government has promoted the use of alternative energy sources as a substitute for fossil fuel through the Renewable Energy Development Plan. According to this ...
2015 / Somrat Kerdsuwan, Krongkaew Laohalidanond -
Radiation properties for red soil in Qassim province, Saudi Arabia
Abstract It is important to measure the radionuclide concentrations in red soil to determine the health effect and to protect the environment. The red soil regions located in Qassim province, Saudi Arabia were determined. Thirty red soil samples...
2016 / S.A. Alashrah -
Risk Management in New Product Development Process for Fashion Industry: Case Study in Hijab Industry
Abstract The fashion industry is part of textile industry where innovation and creativity becomes essential factors to success. To satisfy customers, the fashion industry should always follows the fashion trend which makes the business very dynamic...
2015 / Dyah Santhi Dewi, Bambang Syairudin, Eka Nahdliyatun Nikmah -
The Role of Entrepreneur in Residence towards the Students’ Entrepreneurial Performance: A Study of Entrepreneurship Learning Process at Ciputra University, Indonesia
Abstract This study is aimed at measuring the performance of entrepreneur in residence in order to improve students’ performances in entrepreneurship. This study takes place at Ciputra University, a university that focuses on entrepreneurship...
2015 / Wina Christina, Herry Purwoko, Astrid Kusumowidagdo -
Anthropometric characteristics of female smallholder farmers of Uganda – Toward design of labor-saving tools
Abstract Sub-Saharan African women on small-acreage farms carry a disproportionately higher labor burden, which is one of the main reasons they are unable to produce for both home and the market and realize higher incomes. Labor-saving interventions ...
2016 / Dana J. Mugisa, Abia Katimbo, John E. Sempiira, William S. Kisaalita -
Green BIM in Sustainable Infrastructure
Abstract The objective of this paper is to explore BIM (Building Information Modeling) applications in sustainable infrastructures. In response to the global warming, the shortage of energy resources, and the challenges of environmental degradation, ...
2015 / Wojciech Bonenberg, Xia Wei -
Energy Related Sustainability Analysis of Shale Oil Retorting Technologies
Abstract The research proposes an energy related performance evaluation method of shale oil production industry based on definition and analysis of energy balance indicators. Shale oil production quantitative data of the Viru Keemia Grupp Oil AS...
2015 / Julija Gusca, Andres Siirde, Meelis Eldermann -
Drying Evaluation Using Infrared Thermography
Abstract The effect of moisture in buildings is normally related with damage, which may occur due to the presence of moisture itself or due to its evaporation. The drying process plays an important role in the available moisture, both inside the...
2015 / Eva Barreira, Ricardo M.S.F. Almeida -
Production, optimization and quality assessment of biodiesel from Ricinus communis L. oil
Abstract At present, biodiesel is gaining tremendous attention due to its eco-friendly nature and is possible substitute for diesel fuel. Biodiesel as renewable energy source can be produced from edible and non-edible feedstock. Non-edible resources ...
2016 / Maryam Ijaz, Khizar Hayat Bahtti, Zahid Anwar, Umar Farooq Dogar, Muhammad Irshad -
Response of some wheat varieties to irrigation and nitrogen fertilization using ammonia gas in North Nile Delta region
Abstract Strategies of regulated irrigation and fertilization are one of the most practical ways in saving irrigation water and N-fertilizer of farmland in arid and semi-arid regions. A field experiments were conducted in the two winter seasons of...
2015 / A.A. Abdelkhalek, R.Kh. Darwesh, Mona A.M. El-Mansoury -
Modeling the hepatitis A epidemiological transition in Thailand
Abstract Background In most low- and middle-income countries, hepatitis A virus (HAV) is shifting or expected to shift from high endemicity to intermediate or low endemicity. A decreased risk of HAV infection will cause an increase ...
2015 / Thierry Van Effelterre, Cinzia Marano, Kathryn H. Jacobsen