Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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‘Phocea massiliensis’ a new bacterial species isolated from the human gut
Abstract We present here the main characteristics of ‘Phocea massiliensis’ strain Marseille-P2769T (CSUR P2769), which is a new genus isolated from the stool of a 45-year-old patient.
2016 / S. Ndongo, J.-C. Lagier, P.-E. Fournier, D. Raoult, S. Khelaifia -
Spatial Variation of the Physical and Biomechanical Properties Within an Equestrian Arena Surface
Abstract There is limited information about spatial variation of equestrian arena surfaces despite unequivocal evidence to suggest that lack of uniformity increases risk of injury. Spatial differences in the functional properties of an arena are...
2016 / A.J. Northrop, S.J. Hobbs, D. Holt, E. Clayton-Smith, J.H. Martin -
Psychological Factors on Food Neophobia among the Young Culinarian in Malaysia: Novel Food Preferences
Abstract This study examined the effects of psychological factors towards willingness to taste and cook novel foods among the young culinarians. Three hundred (300) students from culinary arts program in three culinary institutes in Malaysia...
2016 / Rosmaliza Muhammad, Mohd Aizuddin Ibrahim, Roslina Ahmad, Firdaus Hanan -
A Comparative Cost – Effectiveness Analysis in Different Tested Aquaponic Systems
Abstract One of the main global priorities nowadays is finding sustainable methods of increasing food production. However, profit maximization remains the primary purpose of every economic activity. The integration of aquaculture recirculating...
2016 / Stefan Mihai Petrea, Marian Tiberiu Coadă, Victor Cristea, Lorena Dediu, Dragos Cristea, et al. -
Affordability of fruits and vegetables and dietary quality worldwide2016 / Amanda Lee
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Multiple Release of Two Different Hymenoptera Parasitoid of Leafminer Fly, Synergy or Competition
Abstract Leafminer fly Liriomyza huidobrensis Blanchard (Diptera, Agromyzidae) is a key pest on potato plantation. Due to of negative impact of calendar based of pesticide application on environment and farmer health, Biological control by releasing ...
2016 / Hari Purnomo, Denis J. Wright -
Effect of Repairing and Grinding Scratched Alpine Skis on Their Friction on Snow
Abstract Ski base service includes filling of scratches, grinding and waxing. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of scratched and then repaired ski bases on their kinetic friction on snow. Kinetic friction of three different types...
2016 / Lukas Kaserer, Joost van Putten, Sebastian Rohm, Michael Hasler, Werner Nachbauer -
“Ihubacter massiliensis”: a new bacterium isolated from the human gut
Abstract We report here the main characteristics of “Ihubacter massiliensis,” strain Marseille-P2843T (CSUR P2843), a new genus of the Clostridiales family isolated from a stool sample from a healthy 29-year-old woman.
2016 / S. Ndongo, J.-C. Lagier, P.-E. Fournier, D. Raoult, S. Khelaifia -
Ensuring Public Realm Through Private- private Partnership, in the Context of Rapid Urbanization (Case of CBD area Kochi)
Abstract In the context of rapid urbanization, the lack of public space development is one of the major issues of commercial development in city cores of Kerala. The reasons of this issue are related to land division. In the present context, there...
2016 / R.S. Abhilash, M. Nirmal Chandy -
Experimental Study on Native Plant Root Tensile Strength for Slope Stabilization
Abstract The use of plants for protection of slopes or river embankments against water and wind erosion is spreading in civil and environmental engineering. Naturalistic approach for slope stabilization has been more and more studied and...
2016 / Piera Paola Capilleri, Ernesto Motta, Erminia Raciti -
Food Sovereignty and Territory: The Domestic Production Unit as a Basic Premise
Abstract While in the current economic model problems of poverty and hunger are still not resolved, in Mexico there are about 63 million people (CONEVAL, 2014), public policies should aim to strengthen the production units which, by their economic...
2016 / Celsa Cosío Ruiz -
Modeling Salmonella Inactivation in Low Moisture Foods: Using Parameter Estimation to Improve Model Performance
Abstract Validating Salmonella inactivation processes for low moisture foods is a critically important food safety requirement, due to Salmonella persistence in these systems. Application of microbial inactivation models for this purpose is...
2016 / F. Garces-Vega, S. Jeong, K. Dolan, B. Marks -
A Novel Paradigm to Achieve Sustainable Regeneration in Historical Centres with Cultural Heritage
Abstract Historical urban centres have particular vulnerabilities both to natural hazards and to extreme climatic events. At the same time, cultural heritage is a significant driving force in the European economy, society and culture. This paper...
2016 / Trillo Claudia, Petti Luigi -
Dots Detection in HER2 FISH Images Based on Alternative Color Spaces
Abstract This article presents an algorithm for detection of HER2 gene and chromosome centromere - CEN17 signals in FISH images. FISH is a popular fluorescence staining method which allows the evaluation the degree of HER2 gene amplification on...
2016 / Tomasz Les, Tomasz Markiewicz, Marzena Jesiotr, Wojciech Kozlowski -
Rurban Centres: The New Dimension of Urbanism
Abstract In recent years urbanization has become synonym to development. Developing countries like India has experienced huge shift in the economy from agrarian base to service oriented employment. Indian cities unlike the western are not planned;...
2016 / Neha Pranav Kolhe, Krishna Kumar Dhote -
Uncertainty Analysis in the Evaluation of the DDF Curves Parameters in Climate Change Scenarios
Abstract On the global scale, there is a robust observational evidence that, over the last decades, the frequency and intensity of extreme events significantly changed, even if regional and local studies have highlighted complex and non-uniform...
2016 / L. Liuzzo, V. Notaro, G. Freni -
What is Neighborhood Context and Why does it Matter in Sustainability Assessment?
Abstract The third decade into 21st century is expected to be a very crucial phase for cities and human life particularly when 70% of the population will be living in urban settings. This has created a strong need for transitioning cities toward...
2016 / Ali Komeily, Ravi S. Srinivasan -
Laboratory Simulation of Bitumen Aging and Rejuvenation to Mimic Multiple Cycles of Reuse
Abstract A laboratory study on bitumen aging and rejuvenation was conducted to investigate the effect of the multiple cycles of reuse on bitumen properties. The bitumen studied was unmodified conventional paving grade 70/100 pen bitumen which was...
2016 / Timo Blomberg, Michalina Makowska, Terhi Pellinen -
Technique for the Russian Federation Regional Territories Assessment Used to Create Industrial Parks Network
Abstract The following aspects are greatly important to correctly substantiate the territorial and spatial placement of industrial parks: existence and/or assessment of social infrastructure conditions and facilities (availability of housing, social ...
2016 / S.G. Sheina, A.A. Khamavova -
Structural Membranes for Refurbishment of the Architectural Heritage
Abstract The characteristics that make structural membranes suitable for the refurbishment of existing buildings have been investigated by analysing 80 interventions in 24 countries. The cases have been classified chronologically, distinguishing...
2016 / Josep Llorens, Alessandra Zanelli