Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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For an Ethical and Integrated Way of Life: From Non-places to Places of Human Interaction
Abstract We are witnessing a relentless spread of “total cities”, widespread urbanised spaces, which are totally alien to the territory with detrimental consequences to places and the environment. This frequently has devastating effects on man and...
2016 / Vereno Brugiatelli -
Vacuum Distilled Post Blend Crude Palm and Rubber Seed Oil Methyl Esters: Optimisation and Parametric Studies
Abstract Optimisation studies on post blended crude palm and rubber seed oil methyl esters were investigated. Post blended characteristics of methyl esters have been studied before and after vacuum distillation. The fuel properties of methyl esters...
2016 / Awais Bokhari, Suzana Yusup, Lai Fatt Chuah, Ruzaimah Nik M. Kamil -
The Evolution of Urban Heritage Concept in France, between Conservation and Rehabilitation Programs
Abstract Since the 1852 Haussmann's decree in which, although linked to a modernization programme, the notion of ensemble historique born, France has constantly pursued its innovative vision of “urban heritage”, by enacting the 1962 Malraux law on...
2016 / Antonella Versaci -
The Effects of Socio-Economic Variables in Urban Growth Simulations
Abstract Urban sprawl phenomenon is one of the higher threats to the preservation of soil resources. Soil consumption is strongly related to social and economic factors that characterize a territory. Several models have been developed to recreate...
2016 / Benedetto Manganelli, Flavia Di Palma, Federico Amato, Gabriele Nolè, Beniamino Murgante -
Supporting Context Sensitive Lean Product Service Engineering
Abstract Modern companies face immense market pressure to meet customers’ demands while ensuring the sustainability of business. Consumers are now requesting highly customized products and services, i.e. demanding mass customization from...
2016 / Rui Neves-Silva, Paulo Pina, Philipp Spindler, Giuditta Pezzotta, Dimitris Mourtzis, et al. -
Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers
Abstract Geopolymer composites have recently become a promising ecological alternative to the traditional cementitious materials. They are cost-effective, environmentally friendly and their production involves relatively small amount of energy. They ...
2016 / K. Korniejenko, E. Frączek, E. Pytlak, M. Adamski -
Design of Sustainable Product-service Systems (PSS): Towards an Incremental Stepwise Assessment Method
Abstract Companies are increasingly selling functionalities of integrated solutions of products and services instead of selling mere products. This integration of products and service solutions is known as Product Service Systems (PSS), which allows ...
2016 / B. Doualle, K. Medini, X. Boucher, D. Brissaud, V. Laforest -
Effect of post tensioning on strengthening different types of steel frames
Abstract The aim of this paper is to study the effect of post tensioned cables on strengthening steel frames and improving their load carrying capacity, giving more resistance against the external load (dead plus live or wind load). Different types...
2016 / Mohamed Ghannam, Nabil S. Mahmoud, Ahmed Badr, Fikry A. Salem -
Effects of Some Water Quality Parameters Especially Total Coliform and Fecal Coliform in Surface Water of Chalakudy River
Abstract An experimental study on surface water of Chalakudy River was conducted during Jan2013-Dec 2013 to assess the pollution load in the river due to the presence of Coliform bacteria in Chalakudy River. Physico chemical parameters of river...
2016 / A.H. Divya, P.A. Solomon -
The Effect of Co-solvent on the Solubility of a Sparingly Soluble Crystal of Benzoic Acid
Abstract The Benzoic acid is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, plasticizers and food preservative which show low aqueous solubility and dissolution rate. The investigation has been made to improve the solubility of benzoic acid by using...
2016 / Hudzaifah Yousuf Humayun, M. Nizamuddin N.M. Shaarani, Ali warrior, Bawadi Abdullah, Md Abdus Salam -
“Lachnoclostridium bouchesdurhonense,” a new bacterial species isolated from human gut microbiota
Abstract We report the main characteristics of “Lachnoclostridium bouchesdurhonense” strain AT5T (=CSUR P2181), a new bacterial species isolated from the gut microbiota of an obese patient from Marseille.
2016 / T. Amadou, M. Hosny, B. La Scola, N. Cassir -
Experimental analysis of Compressed Earth Block (CEB) with banana fibers resisting flexural and compression forces
Abstract The development of affordable housing is necessary due to the numerous homeless people living in developing countries; the present work is an attempt to alleviate the housing problem facing populations of these countries. Building with...
2016 / Marwan Mostafa, Nasim Uddin -
Effect on Growth of Earthworm and Chemical Parameters During Vermicomposting of Pressmud Sludge Mixed with Cattle Dung Mixture
Abstract The aim of present work was to assess the growth of earthworm Eisenia fetida during vermicomposting of pressmud (PM) sludge. It was mixed with cattle dung (CD) at different ratios (PM: CD) of 0:100 (PM0) 25:75 (PM25), 50:50 (PM50), 75:25...
2016 / Sartaj Ahmad Bhat, Jaswinder Singh, Adarsh Pal Vig -
Antimicrobial Activity of Microencapsulation Liquid Smoke on Tilapia [Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)] Meat for Preservatives in Cold Storage (± 5 C°)
Abstract Tilapia [Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)] is the fresh fish, it generally classified as perishable food. One way to avoid meat quality degradation are cold storage and the addition of bioactive compound in liquid smoke microcapsules. ...
2016 / Dennis Indah Ariestya, Fronthea Swastawati, Eko Susanto -
Microalgae Dunaliella salina (Teodoresco, 1905) Growth Using the LED Light (Light Limiting Dioda) and Different Media
Abstract The purpose of this research was to analyze the growth of Dunaliella salina (Teodoresco, 1905) with different media types and based light source of LED as well as obtaining the optimum media and light source that generate the highest growh...
2016 / Shifa Helena, Muhammad Zainuri, Jusup Suprijanto -
Inherent Safety Assessment of Biodiesel Production: Flammability Parameter
Abstract This paper discussed the inherent safety assessment of biodiesel production pathways from the perspective of flammability parameter. The NuDIST technique for flammability scores calculation is used in the case study. Ranking between the...
2016 / Syaza I. Ahmad, Haslenda Hashim, Mimi H. Hassim, Zarina Abdul Muis -
Strategically Designed of Landscaping around Houses Produce an Extensive Cooling Effect
Abstract Every garden design is different and has its identity and style, dictated by site, size, microclimate and the preferences of their creators. All of the houses in Shah Alam and Putrajaya study area were surrounded by tropical landscaping,...
2016 / Alamah Misni -
Technology Engineering of Aquaculture Snakeheads [Channa Striatus (Bloch, 1793)] Using Cross Breeding from Different Waters for Determining the Genetic Variation of Superior Seeds
Abstract The objective of this research was to investigate the superior seed for snakeheads was result on the cross-breeding parent of snakeheads from different waters in Central Java. The material used snakeheads size 700g ± 0.05g (female and male) ...
2016 / Istiyanto Samidjan, Diana Rachmawati -
A Study of Process Mining-based Business Process Innovation
Abstract Businesses have adopted diverse process management approaches such as business process re-engineering (BPR) and Six Sigma for their survival and growth. Even though these approaches have partially made a contribution to the improvement of...
2016 / Sungbum Park, Young Sik Kang -
The Rheology of Light Crude Oil and Water-In-Oil-Emulsion
Abstract Research on rheological behavior of crude oil emulsion is vital due to complex behavior of crude oil. Usually, crude oil emulsion is found in mixed state with solid particles, organic additives and emulsifying agents. Crude oil emulsion can ...
2016 / Tajnor Suriya Taju Ariffin, Effah Yahya, Hazlina Husin