Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Influence of Cellulose Content in Plant Biomass on Selected Qualitative Traits of Pellets
Abstract The results from tests for the presence of cellulose in the agricultural biomass waste for selected quality traits of pellets produced were presented. Selected test raw materials revealed the average cellulose content determined by...
2015 / Artur Kraszkiewicz, Magdalena Kachel-Jakubowska, Edmund Lorencowicz, Artur Przywara -
Ultradispersed Electro-explosive Iron Powders as Catalysts for Synthesis of Liquid Hydrocarbons of CO and H2
Abstract Catalytic activity of ultradispersed iron powders (UDIP) obtained by electric explosion of the conductor in media of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide in synthesis of liquid hydrocarbons by Fischer-Tropsch method was studied. It ...
2015 / E.V. Popok, A.I. Levashova, N.P. Burlutskiy, D.V. Khudyakov, S.P. Zhuravkov -
Biodegradability Simulation of Coffee Wastewater Using Instant Coffee
Abstract Water minimization in wet process of robusta coffee can improve coffee bean quality while reduce the volume of coffee wastewater. However, this process increases the concentration of organic material in wastewater up to 100% that requires...
2016 / Elida Novita -
Trends in Robotic Sensor Technologies for Fruit Harvesting: 2010-2015
Abstract In the modern world processes and technologies tend to be automated, autonomous and precise. The world population is constantly growing and thus food production technologies should be brought to a qualitatively new level. Quality...
2016 / Andrejs Zujevs, Vitalijs Osadcuks, Peter Ahrendt -
Optimization of Sub-Critical Water Pretreatment for Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Sugarcane Bagasse
Abstract This work aimed to study and identify the optimum sub-critical water pretreatment conditions of sugarcane bagasse to increase the enzymatic digestibility of the cellulose fraction for subsequent bioethanol production. Sugarcane bagasse was...
2015 / Kuncharika Manorach, Aphisit Poonsrisawat, Nawin Viriya-empikul, Navadol Laosiripojana -
Fractal dimension in palm oil crystal networks during storage by image analysis and rheological measurements
Abstract The aims of this study are to determine the physicochemical properties and to quantify the fractal dimension of refined, bleached and deodourised palm oil (RBDPO) crystal network using image analysis and rheological methods during four...
2015 / Zaliha Omar, Norizzah Abd. Rashid, Siti Hazirah Mohamad Fauzi, Zaizuhana Shahrim, Alejandro G. Marangoni -
Analysis of Some Phenolic Compounds and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Strawberry Fruits During Storage Period
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the quantity of some phenolic compounds and free radical scavenging activity of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) during storage period at different temperatures. Freshly harvested of three ...
2015 / Valerica Tudor, Carmen Gabriela Manole, Razvan Teodorescu, Adrian Asanica, Iuliana Diana Barbulescu -
The prevalence and prognosis of contrast-induced acute kidney injury according to the definition in patients with acute myocardial infarction who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Abstract Background Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is associated with adverse outcomes. However, the problem complicating CI-AKI relates to its definition. More than 30 definitions of AKI have been used in the...
2015 / Osamu Kuboyama, Takeshi Tokunaga -
Barriers to Successful Implementation of Sustainable Construction in the Ghanaian Construction Industry
Abstract Sustainable construction efforts in some countries have been unsuccessful due to numerous barriers to its successful implementation. This study identifies and priorities likely barriers to successful implementation of sustainable...
2015 / Ofori Ametepey, Clinton Aigbavboa, Kwame Ansah -
Detection of Flood Hazard in Urban Areas Using GIS: Izmir Case
Abstract The aim of this study is to predict the potential flood-hazard areas using Shuttle Radar Topography Mission - Digital Elevation Model (SRTM-DEM). The study area is the province of Izmir. SRTM-DEM of the Izmir Province has 90 m of grid size...
2016 / Sevim Pelin Ozkan, Cigdem Tarhan -
Classification of External Stakeholders Pressures in Green Supply Chain Management
Abstract The increasing importance of environmental issues requires efforts in different area of research and application. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) offers great potentials for the improvement of ecological performance of manufacturers. ...
2015 / Asrin Karimi, Khalid Abdul Rahim -
Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain: An Example of Architectural Education Program
Abstract Cognitive domain includes the behaviors regarding mental skills. These behaviors are at the level of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation according to American education psychologist Benjamin Samuel...
2015 / Süheyla Birlik -
Herbicide options for effective weed management in dry direct-seeded rice under scented rice-wheat rotation of western Indo-Gangetic Plains
Abstract Farmers' participatory field trials were conducted at Madhuban, and Taraori, the two participatory experimental sites/locations of the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA), a collaborative project of IRRI and CIMMYT in Karnal...
2016 / Vijay Singh, Mangi L. Jat, Zahoor A. Ganie, Bhagirath S. Chauhan, Raj K. Gupta -
Effects of Different Gas Compositions on the Color Estimations of MAP Packaged Pork Chops
Abstract This study was conducted to observe effects of different gas compositions on color of pork chops packaged in modified atmospheres. Gaseous compositions used were: MAP1 (75% O2:25% CO2); MAP2 (70% O2:30%CO2) and MAP3 (80% O2:20% CO2)....
2015 / Mirjana Lukic, Radivoj Petronijevic, Zoran Petrovic, Dragica Karan, Vesna Djordjevic, et al. -
Desarrollo y caracterización de un nuevo esmalte antideslizante de textura lisa y de fácil limpieza para baldosas de gres porcelánico
Resumen Dada la problemática que presentan los esmaltes antideslizantes convencionales, los cuales poseen una rugosidad superficial que dificulta la limpieza de la superficie de la pieza, se ha diseñado un esmalte antideslizante de naturaleza...
2016 / E. Barrachina Albert, J.A. Martín Núñez, D. Fraga Chiva, I. Calvet Roures, J.B. Carda Castelló -
Effect of Greenhouse Orientation with Respect to E-W Axis on its Required Heating and Cooling Loads
Abstract The paper presents a comparison between two different orientations of a vegetable greenhouse with respect to East-West axis in Romania. The solar irradiance received by the greenhouse is estimated based on isotropic clear sky analysis...
2016 / Camelia Stanciu, Dorin Stanciu, Alexandru Dobrovicescu -
Studies on Bioethanol Production of Commercial Baker's and Alcohol Yeast under Aerated Culture Using Sugarcane Molasses as the Media
Abstract Efforts to optimize bioethanol production were made by modifying culture condition of the yeasts used. Two commercial yeast (New Aule alcohol yeast and New Aule baker's instant dry yeast) were grown in sugarcane molasses under different...
2016 / Jayus, Nurhayati, Ayu Mayzuhroh, Sabrina Arindhani, Charoen Caroenchai -
Periodic Alternation between Intake and Exhaust of Air in Dynamic Insulation: Measurements of Heat and Moisture Recovery Efficiency
Abstract This paper reports experimentally determined heat and moisture recovery efficiencies of a newly developed dynamic insulation system, so called a “breathing dynamic insulation”. In this system, the outdoor air is drawn through half of walls...
2015 / Sayaka Murata, Tsukasa Tsukidate, Akira Fukushima, Masaru Abuku, Hirofumi Watanabe, et al. -
Left atrial band confused with cor triatriatum sinister2016 / Adnan Dogan, Muhammed Oylumlu
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The temperature hydration kinetics of Lens culinaris
Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the hydration kinetics of lentil seeds (Lens culinaris) in water at different temperatures (25, 32.5, 40, 55, 70 and 80°C) for assessing the adequacy of models for describing the absorption phenomena...
2015 / Mircea Oroian