Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Safety Improvement on Building Construction Sites in Qatar
Abstract The construction industry is an essential national backbone, especially for developing countries. Poor project performance and lack of construction control could have long-reaching detrimental effects on slowing down the country's...
2015 / Ahmed Senouci, Ibrahim Al-Abbadi, Neil Eldin -
The Constraints of Vehicle Range and Congestion for the Use of Electric Vehicles for Urban Freight in France
Abstract Electric vehicle is a solution to reduce pollutant emissions from road urban freight. This paper assesses the potential CO2 reduction by transferring urban freight from diesel to electric vehicles while simultaneously looking at the two...
2016 / Christophe Rizet, Cecilia Cruz, Martine Vromant -
Estimation of Infiltration Parameters and the Irrigation Coefficients with the Surface Irrigation Advance Distance2014 / Zhou Beibei, Wang Quanjiu, Tan Shuai
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Framing the Water-energy Nexus for the Post-2015 Development Agenda
Abstract World leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of the water-energy nexus perspective as a conceptual framework to facilitate integrated planning and decision-making for the post-2015 development agenda. We present three...
2015 / K.K. Yumkella, P.T. Yillia -
“Well-Being” before “Welfare society”: Historical Realities and Language
Abstract The notions of “well-being”, on both a personal and social level, as well as that of a “welfare society” are the subject of important deliberation as part of the same economic theory. Even if their definition is tied to specific meanings in ...
2016 / Paolo Nanni -
Chemo-entrepreneurship: Learning Approach for Improving Student's Cooperation and Communication (Case Study at Secondary School, Jakarta)
Abstract This study aims to determine the ability of cooperation and communication student by applying a chemo-entrepreneurship learning approach. This study was conducted to the students of secondary school that uses descriptive analysis method....
2015 / Maria Paristiowati, Riskiono Slamet, Rizqi Sebastian -
Measuring Injectors Fouling in Internal Combustion Engines through Imaging
Abstract The use of liquid fuels derived from biomass in internal combustion engines, based on direct fuel injection, involves the formation of a large amount of carbon deposits on the tip of injectors which significantly influence emissions and...
2015 / Michele D’Amico, Mauro Zampilli, Paolo Laranci, Bruno D’Alessandro, Gianni Bidini, et al. -
Integrated Systems for Air Conditioning and Production of Drinking Water – Preliminary Considerations
Abstract The water vapor condensation in the HVAC system chillers can be employed to increase the sustainable use of resources by using the condensed water for domestic consumption. Preliminary investigation on a design of an integrated HVAC system...
2015 / A. Magrini, L. Cattani, M. Cartesegna, L. Magnani -
A Good Dry Powder to Suppress High Building Fires
Abstract In our daily life there are more and more super high buildings and now their fire safety have been paid more attention. Thence, a new material, magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) was introduced and its possible application was discussed in this...
2014 / Liu Haiqiang, Zong Ruowen, Gao Jiaxin, Lo Siuming, Hu Yuan -
Energy Flexible Production: Saving Electricity Expenditures by Adjusting the Production Plan
Abstract The energy turnaround in Germany increases the share of renewable energies. Since the amount of renewable energy supply is immanently subject of variation, the electricity price at the European Energy Exchange EEX is highly volatile. If...
2015 / T. Rackow, J. Kohl, A. Canzaniello, P. Schuderer, J. Franke -
Critical Factors Influencing CO2 Capture Cost, a Case Study
Abstract The cost of CO2 capture is a much debated question, and it is an important issue regarding development of CO2 capture plants. The gap in the estimates is so large on a global basis, and they exhibit a great variation based on the...
2014 / Ragnhild Skagestad, Agnieszka Lach, Nils Røkke, Nils Henrik Eldrup -
Production of Biogenic Amines by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Uzicka Sausages
Abstract The aim of this study was to monitor production of seven biogenic amines (Cadaverine – CAD, Putrescine – PUT, Spermine – SPE, Spermidine – SPD, Histamine – HIS, Tyramine – TYR and Tryptamine – TRY) in selected 24 lactic acid bacteria (LAB)...
2015 / Slavica Veskovic Moracanin, Srdjan Stefanovic, Tatjana Radicevic, Branka Borovic, Dragutin Djukic -
Electronic tongue: a versatile tool for mineral and fruit-flavored waters recognition2015 / Luís G. Dias, Zelda Alberto, Ana C. A. Veloso, António M. Peres
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Utilization of Dual Stable Isotope Markers (δ13C and δ15N) to Determine Trophic Structure in Aquatic Environment of Malaysian Peat Swamp Forest
Abstract This study was conducted to develop a preliminary food web model of aquatic environment at the North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest (NSPSF) using stable isotope markers (δ13C and δ15N). The samples were collected from two selected points of...
2015 / Amirul Azuan Md Joni, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Ferdaus Mohamat-Yusuff, Munirah Hanapiah, Aqilah Mukhtar, et al. -
Mechanization Costs in Walloon Livestock Farms
Abstract Accountings data from 255 livestock farms have been analyzed in order to determinate their mechanization cost. A weighted average value of each part of this cost has been calculated after a classification of the inquired farms. This...
2015 / Olivier Miserque -
Copper Content of Surface Waters in Mures County, Romania
Abstract The paper presents a comparative study regarding the presence of copper in drinkable waters in various localities in Mures County. In certain places (Târnăveni, Tîrgu Mureş) there are persistent pollution sources that can affect the quality ...
2015 / Florica Morar -
Biodiesel Production from Refined Palm Oil using Supercritical Ethyl Acetate in A Microreactor
Abstract This research investigated the production of Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester (FAEE) from refined palm oil with ethyl acetate at supercritical conditions in a microreactor, which produced triacetin as the by-product instead of glycerol. The...
2015 / Nanthana Sootchiewcharn, Lalita Attanatho, Prasert Reubroycharoen -
New Products Design Decision Making Support by SimaPro Software on the Base of Defective Products Management
Abstract The paper presents an analysis of usage the SimaPro 8 software as a tool supporting new products design decision making process on the base of defective products management. At first it briefly introduces the management of defective...
2015 / Marta Starostka-Patyk -
Carcass Grading for Local Vietnamese Ban Pigs and its Potential for a Quality Feedback System in a Short Food Supply Chain
Abstract In-situ conservation of local pig breeds in Southeast Asia requires genetic improvement embedded in viable marketing concepts. Increasing demand offers marketing opportunities for indigenous Vietnamese Ban pork. This...
2015 / Philipp C. Muth, Le T.T. Huyen, André Markemann, Anne Valle Zárate -
Revitalization Dynamics of State-owned Sugar Mills: An Institutionalization Process
Abstract This article explains the process of revitalization of the state-owned sugar mills to improve productivity. The dynamics of revitalization was portrayed through institutionalization theory. Sugar cane industry faces heavy pressure since...
2015 / Bambang Hariadi, Made Sudarma, Gugus Irianto, Unti Ludigdo