Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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How can the Gradual Development of More Sustainable Energy Systems Be Integrated in Urban Planning in China?
Abstract Great efforts have been made in China to reduce coal consumption over the last decade. However, the energy transition to more sustainable energy systems will be gradual and take a longer time than expected. This paper discusses how...
2016 / Ronald Wennersten, Qie Sun, Martin de Jong -
Sequencing and Identification of Different Salmonella Species in Cocoa Beans Treated with Gamma Irradiation
Abstract Gamma irradiation is an effective way to eliminate the bacterial load in cocoa beans. During harvesting these are exposed to various factors of contamination. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of gamma irradiation on the...
2016 / A. Flores Granados, N. Ruiz Quiñones, F. Fantinatti Garboggini, P. Efraim, M.C. Teixeira Duarte -
First report of OXA-72 producing Acinetobacter baumannii in Romania
Abstract This is the first report of an OXA-72-producing Acinetobacter baumannii strain in Romania, isolated from chronic leg ulcer samples. Identification of the strain was performed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight...
2016 / M. Georgescu, I. Gheorghe, A. Dudu, I. Czobor, M. Costache, et al. -
Green Line Strategy in Mitigating Climate Change: Case Study in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan
Abstract Green belt is one of efforts in reducing urban air pollution level by planting trees along the road to absorbing pollutants. The purposes of this study are: (1) to know the Willingness to Pay (WTP) to reduce air pollution in Tarakan city,...
2016 / Sulistya Rini Pratiwi -
Optimal Water Distribution Network Design Accounting for Valve Closure
Abstract Flow regulation is always carried out by means of flow controlling devices like valves, flow meters etc. Valve closure is carried out in a pipe network for planned or unplanned operating conditions (e. g. pipe failure) in order to isolate a ...
2016 / Nekha Jose, K.S. Sumam -
Ultramarine – Not Just a Pigment of Traditional Folk Architecture Plasters
Abstract Ultramarine is a synthetic analogue of lazurite, so called lapis lazuli. It was applied first of all as a pigment of lime- and gypsum-based plasters of folk architecture. Ultramarine is still used as a pigment of building materials, and, it ...
2016 / Radovan Nečas, Dalibor Všianský -
Changes in hematological parameters, plasma cortisol, and acetylcholinesterase of juvenile rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii supplemented with the dietary ascorbic acid
Abstract Juvenile rockfish (mean length 13.6±1.4cm, and mean weight 53.6±4.2g) were fed diets containing different levels of ascorbic acid (0, 50, 100, 200, and 400mg/kg) for 4 weeks. Fish were fed twice daily (08:30 and 18:30). The major...
2016 / Jun-Hwan Kim, Ju-Chan Kang -
Progress of research on urban-rural transformation and rural development in China in the past decade and future prospects2016 / Yansui Liu, Hualou Long, Yufu Chen, Jieyong Wang, Yurui Li, et al.
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Design, Fabrication and Experimentation of a Small Scale Anaerobic Biodigester for Domestic Biodegradable Solid Waste with Energy Recovery and Sizing Calculations
Abstract Biogas digesters are used to produce methane gas and the size of the digesters are commonly bigger in size. People who live in poor conditions and are familiar with the uses and the advantages of using methane gas wants to have a biogas...
2016 / R. Jyothilakshmi, S.V. Prakash -
Justification of the Design of the Two-shaft Mixer of Forages
Abstract Justification of the use of mixers in the processing of mixtures’ feed is given in the article. Some designs of mixers are considered, research of some authors are noted. Existing shortcomings of the mixing process and designs of mixers are ...
2016 / V. Kushnir, N. Gavrilov, S. Kim -
Perceived stressors of climate vulnerability across scales in the Savannah zone of Ghana: a participatory approach2016 / Philip Antwi-Agyei, Claire Helen Quinn, Samuel Godfried Kwasi Adiku, Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Andrew John Dougill, et al.
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Spatio-temporal analysis of the impact of climate, cropping intensity and means of irrigation: an assessment on rice yield determinants in Bangladesh2016 / Iffat Ara, Megan Lewis, Bertram Ostendorf
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Creating New Market in Integrated Agriculture Development Area in Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia – Case Study in the Supply Chain of Cucurbita sp. (Pumpkin)
Abstract Cucurbita sp (yellow pumpkin) commonly grown in Malaysia. Being very easy to grow within two to three months and hold for as long as six months as fruit in the storage, it has been encouraged to be grown in Samarahan,...
2016 / Margaret Chan Kit Yok, Seraphina Anak Dominic Gisong, Beatrice Anak Modon, Rogaya Rusim -
Extraction and Characterization of Refined K-carrageenan of Red Algae [Kappaphycus Alvarezii (Doty ex P.C. Silva, 1996)] Originated from Karimun Jawa Islands
Abstract The properties of refined κ-carrageenan (RC) extracted from red algae originated from Karimun Jawa Island has never been studied. The objective of this research was determining the effect of KCl on characteristic of refined κ-carrageenan...
2016 / Godras Jati Manuhara, Danar Praseptiangga, Rachmad Adi Riyanto -
Traditional and Agile Product Development in a Hyperconnected World: Turning Weaknesses into Strengths
Abstract Globalization and its inherent need to be highly connected lead to increasing application of information technology in business practice. Business Intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Development, Cloud Computing and...
2016 / Fausto Guaragni, Tobias Schmidt, Kristin Paetzold -
A Simulation Framework for Sustainability Assessment in Evolving Socio-Technical Infrastructure Systems
Abstract Sustainability of infrastructure systems involves multiple interrelated objectives which are dependent on the dynamic behaviors of stakeholders, interdependencies between infrastructure assets, and evolving conditions in the social and...
2016 / Mostafa Batouli, Ali Mostafavi -
Use of traditional material in farm buildings for a sustainable rural environment
Abstract The recent increase in the sensitivity about the concept of sustainable development is stimulating the valorisation of the locally available material for agricultural construction, both for housing purpose and for some single components....
2016 / Pietro Picuno -
Challenges of Developing Countries in Complying Quality and Enhancing Standards in Food Industries
Abstract Food safety has been fervently discussed throughout the world. Priority for food safety addresses issues in enhancing food safety systems in terms of exporting countries, contribution to consumers’ health and protection and advancement on...
2016 / Suharni Rahmat, Chew Boon Cheong, Mohd Syaiful Rizal Bin Abd Hamid -
Recent Advances in Processing and Packaging of Fishery Products: A Review
Abstract Health, nutrition and convenience are the major factors driving the global food industry. Fish products have attracted considerable attention as a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, fats and rank third among the food categories with...
2016 / Ravishankar Chandragiri Nagarajarao -
An Empirical Evaluation of the Role of Information and Communication Technology in Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Abstract This work reports an investigation into the role of Information and Communication Technology in promoting efficiency in teaching, using Federal University Lafia as a case study. The University is amongst the 9 newly created federal...
2016 / Absalom E. Ezugwu, Paulinus O. Ofem, Paresh Rathod, Jeffrey O. Agushaka, Saratu Haruna