Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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The Effect of Media Composition and Organic Fertilizer Concentration on the Growth and Yield of Red Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
Abstract The red ginger (Zingiber officinale. Rosc.) is an annual herbaceous plant of high economic value, with a harvest of 10-12 months. The export demand of red ginger rhizome has increased up to 20-22% for the last five years and it has not been ...
2016 / Sigit Soeparjono -
Measurement of radon concentration in blood and urine samples collected from female cancer patients using RAD7
Abstract The environmental monitoring of radon in the female blood and urine with the cancer problems has been carried out by using RAD7. This study has been undertaken for the purpose of health risk assessments. The significant of the results is...
2016 / Najeba F. Salih, Murtadha Sh. Aswood -
Simplified Life Cycle Assessment and Analysis of Remanufacturing Cleaning Technologies
Abstract Remanufacturing cleaning can lay foundation for testing, painting and assembling waste products and components in remanufacturing procedure. Currently, high temperature decomposition and shot blasting cleaning are conventional industrial...
2015 / Shitong Peng, Tao Li, Junli Shi, Hongchao Zhang -
Design Plant-wide Control to Waste Heat Recovery Generation on Cement Industry Based HYSYS
Abstract Waste heat recovery generation (WHRG) is a power plant system that utilizes the flue gas to generate an electrical power in cement industry. This plant has various unit operations, such as economizer, evaporator, superheater, steam drum,...
2015 / Totok R. Biyanto, Hendrik Elvian Gayuh Prasetya, Ridho Bayuaji, Gunawan Nugroho, Totok Soehartanto -
Metabolic Diet App Suite for inborn errors of amino acid metabolism
Abstract Background An increasing number of rare inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) are amenable to targeted metabolic nutrition therapy. Daily adherence is important to attain metabolic control and prevent organ damage. This is...
2015 / Gloria Ho, Keiko Ueda, Roderick F.A. Houben, Jeff Joa, Alette Giezen, et al. -
Effect of Area Development on the Stability of Cut Slopes
Abstract Many natural slopes were subjected to change in geometry in order to make room for construction of infrastructures. This paper presents stability analysis of a natural slope subjected to cutting to make room for the development of factories ...
2015 / Yulindasari Sutejo, Nurly Gofar -
Using mental-modelling to explore how irrigators in the Murray–Darling Basin make water-use decisions
Abstract Study region Water stress and over-allocation are at the forefront of water management and policy challenges in Australia, especially in the Murray–Darling Basin (MDB). Because irrigated agriculture is a major social and...
2016 / Ellen M. Douglas, Sarah Ann Wheeler, David J. Smith, Ian C. Overton, Steven A. Gray, et al. -
Sustainable Wine Labeling: A Framework for Definition and Consumers’ Perception
Abstract In the last twenty years there has been a large interest in sustainable winegrowing initiatives worldwide. As a consequence, the wine sector has seen the growth of “environmentally-friendly” and ethical claims according to specific...
2016 / Giovanni Sogari, Cristina Mora, Davide Menozzi -
Climate Change, Wine and Sustainability: A Quantitative Discourse Analysis of the International Scientific Literature
Abstract The paper analyses the evolution and potential future trend of research debate related to climate change impacts on the wine chain. A particular emphasis was given to the evaluation of sustainability in the examined literature. From a...
2016 / Sandro Sacchelli, Sara Fabbrizzi, Silvio Menghini -
The Wine: Typicality or Mere Diversity? The Effect of Spontaneous Fermentations and Biotic Factors on the Characteristics of Wine
Abstract Wine is probably one of the main fermented beverages for which the recognition of the “territoriality” is fundamental for its appreciation. The sensory profile of wine is significantly affected by microbial activities, and indigenous...
2016 / Nicola Francesca, Raimondo Gaglio, Antonio Alfonzo, Luca Settanni, Onofrio Corona, et al. -
Evaluation of resistant starch content of cooked black beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas
Abstract Resistant starch (RS) is associated with many of the health benefits attributed to dietary fiber. In this study, RS content was determined in black beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas freshly cooked and sampled at 15-min intervals for 90 min. ...
2016 / Adriana D.T. Fabbri, Raymond W. Schacht, Guy A. Crosby -
Scanning Electron Microscope Analysis of Rice Straw Degradation by a Treatment with α-L-arabinofuranosidase
Abstract The purpose of this research was to analyze surface structure modification of rice straw after degradation by α-L-arabinofuranosidase. Analysis of surface structure modification was performed by scanning electron microscope....
2016 / Anita Kurniati, Handoko Darmokoesoemo, Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih -
Endeavoring to Food Sustainability by Promoting Corn Cob and Rice Husk Briquetting to Fuel Energy for Small Scale Industries and Household Communities
Abstract Sustainable agriculture production is a key on achieving food consumption adequacy in developing country but many farmers should struggle more in fulfilling production sustainability whilst keeping on with the economical target. The...
2016 / Arry Y. Nurhayati, Yuda C. Hariadi, W. Hasanah -
Developing a Sustainability Indicator Set for Measuring Green Infrastructure Performance
Abstract An urban ecosystem is a dynamic system. Therefore, regular monitoring through the use of measurable indicators will enable an assessment of performance and effectiveness. This paper presents a conceptual framework to facilitate the...
2016 / Parisa Pakzad, Paul Osmond -
A Study on a Two-Way Post-Tensioned Concrete Waffle Slab
Abstract Post-tensioned construction has for a long period of time occupied a significant position, especially in the construction of bridges, storage tanks, but also in buildings. In this paper are presented the aspects of a square shaped waffle...
2016 / Ilinca Moldovan, Aliz Mathe -
Activities of Ficus fistulosa Leave Extract and Fractions against Hepatitis C Virus
Abstract Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a major global disease which often leads to chronicity and is potential to liver failure. There is no anti-HCV vaccine and the high diversity of viral genotypes will probably make it very difficult to develop a...
2016 / Achmad Fuad Hafid, Adita Ayu Permanasari, Lidya Tumewu, Myrna Adianti, Chie Aoki, et al. -
The Integration of Drones in Today's Society
Abstract The integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in today's society depends on the ability of their operators to demonstrate safety. RPAS operators use risk matrices, as required by the Dutch government, to indicate the safety...
2015 / Mitchel Pappot, Robert J. de Boer -
Rice Husk Based Bioelectricity vs. Coal-fired Electricity: Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Case Study in Vietnam
Abstract Bio-based electricity is known for its advantage on reducing negative environmental impact compared to conventional counterparts. However, the question is whether bio-based electricity is socially and economically sustainable. The paper...
2016 / Le Quyen Luu, Anthony Halog -
Anaerobic Co-digestion of Olive-mill Solid Waste with Cattle Manure and Cattle Slurry: Analysis of Bio-methane Potential
Abstract In the present work, the bio-methane potential from anaerobic digestion of OMSW with inoculum and co-digestion of OMSW with cattle manure (CM) and cattle slurry (CS) has been analysed. The OMSW used for the analysis was a pollutant waste...
2015 / Maurizio Carlini, Sonia Castellucci, Marta Moneti -
A New Technique for Exploitation of Wine Lees
Abstract The possibility of obtaining high quality wine from lees could increase value added for farm productions. A new technique introduced on an industrial scale to provide wine from lees of different origin is presented. After racking, the lees...
2016 / Giovanna Fia, Bruno Zanoni, Claudio Gori