Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Evaluating the Safety Operations Procedures of an LPG Storage and Distribution Plant with STAMP
Abstract System thinking concepts and simulation tools are used to model the risk prevention plan and operational modes designed to enforce safety constraints at a French liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and distribution facility. In France,...
2015 / Dahlia Oueidat, Franck Guarnieri, Emmanuel Garbolino, Eric Rigaud -
Using Predictive Model of Mean Monthly Flows for Large Open Reservoirs Hydropower Control
Abstract Conventional hydropower reservoir operations are mostly based on rules or rule curves. The paper describes algorithm which has been created on idea of adaptive control theory. The adaptive control approach uses repeatedly generated...
2014 / P. Menšík, M. Starý, D. Marton -
Analysis of Extreme Climatic Indices in the Area of Nis and Belgrade for the Period between 1974 and 2003
Abstract Extreme climatic events are the most important elements of climate changes, which directly affect the nature and society. In the recent years, the plethora of extreme climatic indices have been developed for the different parameters, in...
2015 / Mladen Milanovic, Milan Gocic, Slavisa Trajkovic -
Preface of Symposium Chair2015 / Işık Yilmaz
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The relationship of ADC values of renal parenchyma with CKD stage and serum creatinine levels
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the relationship of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of renal parenchyma with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage and serum creatinine levels. ...
2015 / Kadihan Yalçin-Şafak, Muhammet Ayyildiz, Sacide Yekta Ünel, Neslihan Umarusman-Tanju, Ahmet Akça, et al. -
Enhanced Yield and Physiological Performance of Mediterranean Grapevines through Foliar Kaolin Spray
Abstract Future climate in the Mediterranean grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) growing regions will be characterized by more severe summer conditions, with lower water availability, increased temperature and elevated solar irradiance, which may bring...
2015 / C.M. Correia, L.-T. Dinis, H. Fraga, R. Pinheiro, H.M. Ferreira, et al. -
Proximate Analysis of Sawdust Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Locally Weighted Partial Least Squares
Abstract In recently years, biomass as a renewable and widely available source of energy has increasingly been used in power generation industry and the concept of bio-power is widely accepted. However, conventional methods for proximate analysis...
2016 / Sun Qi, Yao Yan, Cai Jinhui, Zhu Yingying -
A Portable Low-cost Non-destructive Ripeness Inspection for Oil Palm FFB
Abstract Color considered as a main character to determine quality of agricultural products, especially fruit ripeness. Human eyes are excellent in differentiating color, however, human perception to color are often inconsistent, influence by their...
2016 / Muhammad Makky -
Nutritional Status and Food Insecurity among the Children in Northern Sri Lanka
Abstract Consumption of adequate nutritious food is the most important element to ensure healthy living of children. The objective was to assess the nutritional status and food insecurity among the children aged 1-5 years in the Jaffna District. A...
2016 / Karthigesu Kandeepan, Sandrasegrampillai Balakumar, Vasanthy Arasaratnam -
Is there sustainable entrepreneurship in the wine industry? Exploring Sicilian wineries participating in the SOStain program
Abstract Global climate change and the accelerating depletion of natural resources have contributed to increase discussions about the role of private enterprises in reversing negative environmental trends. Rather than focusing on profit...
2016 / Emanuele Schimmenti, Giuseppina Migliore, Caterina Patrizia Di Franco, Valeria Borsellino -
Adaptation Mechanisms to Toxic Solvents in Shewanella Putrefaciens
Abstract Shewanella putrefaciens is a Gram-negative bacterium which is widespread in various environments, including in sites polluted with petroleum and petroleum products. S. putrefaciens IBBPo6 used organic solvents with log ...
2015 / Mihaela Marilena Stancu -
Global Governance on Chemical Sound Management and Challenges in Asia-Pacific Region
Abstract Nowadays with industrialization, modernization, globalization and informalization, the whole world are paying more and more attention to chemical management. International efforts, such as ratified international conventions, Globally...
2016 / Ying Wang, Entao Wu, Xinhua Gao, Qiong Ding -
Combining micro-bottom-up and macro-top-down modelling responses to nutrient cycles in complex agricultural systems2015 / Robert P. Burdock, John W. Crawford
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The short-term impact of price shocks on food security-Evidence from urban and rural Ethiopia2015 / Julia Anna Matz, Matthias Kalkuhl, Getachew Ahmed Abegaz
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New cereals and pseudocereals in australia – Hype or real nutritional benefit?2015 / A.R. Bird
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Know Your People: Social Research and Water Recycling System Design with Communities in the Amazon
Abstract This paper sets out to answer the research question: What differences come about when water-recycling strategies are adapted to the local cultural context? It is argued that water management systems should be circular metabolisms, where...
2016 / M.J.M. Davis, M.L. Gutiérrez, J. Serrano -
Potential of Adapted Tillage and Seeding Operations for Sustainable Spring Wheat Cultivation Under Climate Change in Western Siberia
Abstract Western Siberia is of global significance in terms of agricultural production, carbon sequestration and biodiversity preservation. Land use intensities in Tyumen province in Western Siberia are relatively low but increasing on cropland...
2015 / Insa Kühling, Dieter Trautz -
Productivity of Resources and Investments at Selected Ecological Farms
Abstract Land and labour resources indicate that Polish agriculture has extensive options of competing on the European market. However, structural realities, particularly the agrarian scattering and excessive labour resources in the agricultural...
2015 / Urszula Malaga-Toboła, Sylwester Tabor, Sławomir Kocira -
Ethanol, flavonoid and prevention2016 / Gianni Testino, Patrizia Balbinot
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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among employees in South West England: Formative research to inform a web-based, work-place nutrition intervention
Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to assess internet usage patterns and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among employees in South West England, UK and their differences by personal characteristics. ...
2015 / Angeliki Papadaki, Lesley Wood, Simon J. Sebire, Russell Jago