Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Determinants of farmers’ perception to invest in soil and water conservation technologies in the North-Western Highlands of Ethiopia
Abstract Soil erosion by water is a severe and continuous ecological problem in the north-western Highlands of Ethiopia. Limited perception of farmers to practice soil and water conservation (SWC) technologies is one of the major causes that have...
2017 / Desalew Meseret Moges, Aklilu Amsalu Taye -
No bacterial growth found in spiked intravenous fluids over an 8-hour period
Protocol changes prompted by the Joint Commission mandating intravenous (IV) fluid bags to be used within 1 hour of spiking because of possible bacterial contamination have sparked clinical and economic concerns. This study investigated the degree of bacterial...
2017 / Richard E. Haas, Edwin Beitz, Amy Reed, Howard Burtnett, Jason Lowe, et al. -
Sulfur Recycling Processes in a Eutrophic Hypersaline System: Pétrola Lake (SE, Spain)
Abstract Agricultural pollution and wastewater effluents from the village of Pétrola cause a high pressure over Pétrola Lake-aquifer system (Central Spain). The lake is rich in sulfate (SO4 2−), with concentrations up to 1,280...
2017 / N. Valiente, A. Menchen, R. Carrey, N. Otero, A. Soler, et al. -
Sustainable value of degraded soils in China's Loess Plateau: An updated approach
Abstract China's Loess Plateau is a highly distressed region where intensive crop production has been undermined by high soil erosion rates that threaten the long-term livelihood of its inhabitants. Regional policy goals aim to balance economic...
2013 / Lingling Hou, Dana Hoag, Catherine M.H. Keske, Changhe Lu -
Systems approaches to innovation in crop protection. A systematic literature review
Abstract The objective of this paper is to explore the extent to which systems approaches to innovation are reflected in the crop protection literature and how such approaches are used. A systematic literature review is conducted to study the...
2013 / Marc Schut, Jonne Rodenburg, Laurens Klerkx, Aad van Ast, Lammert Bastiaans -
Organic Matter Characterization in Sediments from the Wagner-consag Basins, Gulf of California: Evidence of Hydrothermal Activity
Abstract Recent findings of high heat flow and gas vents in the Wagner-Consag basins support the hypothesis of active hydrothermal activity in the area. Chemical studies of the sediments from the Wagner Basin show that they have been subject to...
2017 / Catalina Ángeles, Rosa Ma. Prol-Ledesma, Kinardo Flores Castro -
The water use of Indian diets and socio-demographic factors related to dietary blue water footprint
Abstract Agriculture accounts for ~90% of India's fresh water use, and there are concerns that future food production will be threatened by insufficient water supply of adequate quality. This study aimed to quantify the water required in the...
2017 / Francesca Harris, Rosemary F Green, Edward J M Joy, Benjamin Kayatz, Andy Haines, et al. -
Potential Application of a Quality Cost Model for Fresh Produce Packhouses
Abstract The objective of this research is to access the potential of a quality cost model to food industry as a quality improvement indicator tool. The quality cost model has been applied for salad pack house and selenium egg pack house. The...
2015 / Chutima Waisarayutt, Thirawat Wongwiwat -
Processes Underlying 50 Years of Local Forest-Cover Change in Yunnan, China2014 / Jens Frayer, Daniel Müller, Zhanli Sun, Darla Munroe, Jianchu Xu
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Effects of elevated temperatures on different restorative materials: An aid to forensic identification processes2015 / ChetanA Pol, SuvarnaK Ghige, SuchitraR Gosavi, VinayK Hazarey
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Experimental Study of Formaldehyde Diffusion with in Building Materials in Different High-Voltage Electric Field
Abstract An experiment of formaldehyde diffusion within building materials in different high-voltage electric field using different samples had been done. High Density Fiberboard(HDF) was also tested under uniform and nonuniform electric field...
2015 / Bo Xu, Zhenqian Chen, Qiang Ma -
Technical Feasibility of a Photovoltaic Power Plant on Landfills. A Case study
Abstract In the last year, solar energy has acquired an important role in the production of energy, and today it represents a large quota of the energy demand, so as to represent, together with wind power, quite 100% of it during some days of the...
2015 / Silvia Sangiorgio, Marco Falconi -
Evaluation of Specific Policy Measures to Promote Sustainable Urban Logistics in Small-medium Sized Cities: The Case of Serres, Greece
Abstract Urban logistics is an integral part of the proper functioning of a city. It generates employment, serves and supports industrial and commercial activities that are daily taking place in modern urban centres, considered to be important...
2016 / Maria Morfoulaki, Kornilia Kotoula, Alexander Stathacopoulos, Foteini Mikiki, Georgia Aifadopoulou -
Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk and Effect on Quality by Implementing Good Management Practices
Abstract Raw milk is a complete food which contains protein, fat, sugars, vitamins and minerals. Even though, raw milk is sterile at secretion, contamination of milk by microorganisms can take place during milk handling, storage and other...
2016 / S.A.S.D. De Silva, K.A.N.P. Kanugala, N.S. Weerakkody -
Sustainability Competence Training: A Strategy for Improving Employability in Sustainable Societies
Abstract The employability of the population, their capacity to obtain and maintain a job, is a condition of possible sustainable development; a necessary but insufficient condition because the model also has other requirements and distinguishing...
2014 / Mª Ángeles Murga-Menoyo, María Novo -
The Influence of pH Characteristics on the Occurance of Coliform Bacteria in Madura Strait
Abstract One of the most common type of bacteria found in the ocean is a gram-negative bacteria, including Coliform bacteria. These bacteriahave been regularly observed in the waters surrounding the island of Madura. The degree of acidity (pH) is...
2015 / Eva Ari Wahyuni -
Exploring prosuming interest
Abstract Winning business models increasingly build on stronger integration of clients in the world of production. Empirical evidence on such prosuming for the wine industry is lacking. A multidimensional approach and 321 interviews with wine...
2016 / Marc Dressler -
CO2 and O2 solubility and diffusivity data in food products stored in data warehouse structured by ontology
Abstract This data article contains values of oxygen and carbon dioxide solubility and diffusivity measured in various model and real food products. These data are stored in a public repository structured by ontology. These data can be retrieved...
2016 / Valérie Guillard, Patrice Buche, Juliette Dibie, Stéphane Dervaux, Filippo Acerbi, et al. -
Waffle production: influence of batter ingredients on sticking of waffles at baking plates-Part II: effect of fat, leavening agent, and water2016 / Regina Huber, Regine Schoenlechner
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Bringing ISFM to scale through an integrated farm planning approach: a case study from Burundi2015 / C. A. Kessler, N. van Duivenbooden, F. Nsabimana, C. L. van Beek