Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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A Study of Operational Factors for Reducing the Fouling of Hollow Fiber Membranes during Wastewater Filtration
Abstract Fouling of membranes is the most important problem in wastewater filtration since the sustainability of the process is highly influenced by the fouling rate. Possible ways for fouling control are through feed water pre-treatment,...
2015 / H. Norafifah, M.Y. Noordin, K.Y. Wong, S. Izman, A.N. Aizat Ahmad -
Maintenance Management and Lean Manufacturing Practices in a Firm Which Produces Dairy Products
Abstract While enterprises are struggling to go on existing in the intensive competitive environment, unexpected breakdowns occur at unexpected times, thereby leading to the emergence of halts in production and to hitches in production plans. As a...
2015 / Seher Arslankaya, Hatice Atay -
Physico-mechanical characterization of polyurethane foam dressings containing natural polyols2015 / Nantaporn Namviriyachote, Kitipun Manosittisak, Garnpimol C. Ritthidej
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The Attitudes and Habits of Serbian Schoolchildren to Consumption of Fish
Abstract The goal of this study was to explore attitudes and habits of Serbian schoolchildren to consumption of fish, since this consumption is not as high as recommended in most countries. The survey was conducted on a sample of 204 children from 7 ...
2015 / Vesna Djordjevic, Danijela Sarcevic, Radivoj Petronijevic -
Effect on Increasing Temperature on the Pathogenic Fitness of Fusarium Pseudograminearum
Abstract With rising temperatures projected for a changing climate, it is of particular importance to determine how plant pathogens and plant disease profiles will be influenced in the future. In this study, we investigated the effect of increasing...
2015 / R. Sabburg, F. Obanor, E. Aitken -
Design, Development and Evaluation of a Size Grading Machine for Onion
Abstract Improvement of quality and value addition of agricultural produces has gained higher concern in recent times in Sri Lanka due to creation of new opportunities for sale of agricultural commodities in open market at competitive prices....
2016 / D.M.C.C. Gunathilake, W.M.C.B. Wasala, K.B. Palipane -
Science Education in the Islamic World: A Snapshot of the Role of Academies of Sciences
Abstract Science Education: Why? Science education is currently viewed as inadequate in the developing and developed worlds. This renders imperative the need to promote science education at all levels throughout the world, particularly in developing ...
2015 / Moneef Rafe’ Zou’bi -
Management of Electrical Modernization in Construction with the Comparison between Standard and Flexible Approach in the Economic Aspects
Abstract Modern LED lightning technology has many advantages and many building administrators and owners are considering modernization of lightning system. Modernization can be done in many ways, also using flexible and agile methods. Article...
2015 / Piotr Nowotarski, Roman Milwicz -
The Product-related Failures in Restaurants
Abstract The foodservice industry in Malaysia is booming. While its contribution to the national economy is promising on one hand, the rivalry between the players amplifies on the other hand. This double-edged sword is promising yet challenging for...
2014 / Wei Leong Chan, Wan Meliss Wan Hassan, Huey Chern Boo -
Biocontrol of Chickpea Fusarium Wilt by Bacillus Spp. Rhizobacteria2013 / Souad Zaim, Lakhdar Belabid, Miloud Bellahcene
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Effect of Postharvest Application of Carvone on Potato Tubers Grown from True Potato Seed (TPS)
Abstract Dormancy duration is an important quality aspect of both ware and seed potato tubers and may be extended by the application of chemical sprout suppressants. The replacement of these synthetic compounds by essential oils with...
2015 / T. Karanisa, K. Akoumianakis, A. Alexopoulos, I. Karapanos -
SENSE tool: easy-to-use web-based tool to calculate food product environmental impact2015 / Saioa Ramos, Lohitzune Larrinaga, Unai Albinarrate, Niels Jungbluth, Gyda Mjöll Ingolfsdottir, et al.
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Life Cycle Assessment of One-way and Pooled Pallet Alternatives
Abstract Questions remain over the environmental performance of pooled pallets compared to one-way pallet alternatives. The environmental impacts of softwood, hardwood, plastic and cardboard pallets, for use in one-way and pooled pallet systems with ...
2015 / Jonas Bengtsson, James Logie -
TILLAGE AND RESIDUE MANAGEMENT EFFECT ON SOIL PROPERTIES, CROP PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY RELATIONS IN GREENGRAM (VIGNA RADIATA L.) UNDER MAIZE-BASED CROPPING SYSTEMS
Abstract Effect of tillage and crop residue management on soil properties, crop performance, energy relations and economics in greengram (Vigna radiata L.) was evaluated under four maize-based cropping systems in an Inceptisol of Delhi, India. Soil...
2015 / J.R. Meena, U.K. Behera, D. Chakraborty, A.R. Sharma -
Bio-synthesis of citric acid from single and co-culture-based fermentation technology using agro-wastes
Abstract Agro-based materials are primarily composed of complex polysaccharides that strengthen microbial growth for the production of industrially relevant value-added products. Therefore, in the present study, solid state fermentation (SSF) was...
2015 / Sohaib Rafaqat Ali, Zahid Anwar, Muhammad Irshad, Saima Mukhtar, Nabeela Tariq Warraich -
Technical and Economic Analysis of A Biomass Pyrolysis Plant
Abstract Bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of biomass has great potential to be one of the main renewable energy sources. At present, there are only a small number of commercial bio-oil plants because their operation is rather complicated and the return...
2015 / Chawannat Jaroenkhasemmeesuk, Nakorn Tippayawong -
Rotary endodontics in primary teeth – A review
Abstract Endodontic treatment in primary teeth can be challenging and time consuming, especially during canal preparation, which is considered one of the most important steps in root canal therapy. The conventional instrumentation technique for...
2015 / Sageena George, S. Anandaraj, Jyoti S. Issac, Sheen A. John, Anoop Harris -
Non-invasive Monitoring of Organohalogen Compounds in Eggshells and Feathers of Birds from the Lower Prut Floodplain Natural Park in Romania
Abstract The aim of this paper is to quantify the levels of DDT and its main metabolites (DDE, DDD) and also of the HCH congeners in biological samples collected from birds living in the Lower Prut Floodplain Natural Park, Romania. In order to limit ...
2016 / Marius Lucian Matache, Carmen Hura, Iulia Gabriela David -
Efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics, and immunostimulant on growth performance and immunological parameters of Procambarus clarkii juveniles
Abstract Procambarus clarkii juveniles were used as an aquatic model to investigate growth performance and immune parameters after 6weeks of feeding with supplementation of ten experimental diets containing 1%, 2%, 3% Biogen®...
2015 / Mohamed H. Mona, El-Sayed T. Rizk, Wesam M. Salama, Mai L. Younis -
Factors Affecting Green Purchase Behaviour and Future Research Directions
Abstract This study reviewed 53 empirical articles on green purchase behavior from 2000 to 2014. This is one of the first study that reviewed articles related to attitude - behaviour inconsistencies in the context of green purchasing. This review...
2015 / Yatish Joshi, Zillur Rahman