Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Innovative Building Materials Using Agricultural Waste
Abstract The objective of this paper is to present the researches about an innovative material, a composite material made up of two components: matrix - plain concrete, prepared according to NE 012 / 1-2007 and reinforcing material represented by...
2015 / Dana Maria Cantor (Andres), Daniela Lucia Manea -
Business Process Analysis and Improvement for a Raw Milk Collection Centre in Thailand
Abstract The Royal Thai government promoted a school milk project in 1992 due to the low milk consumption rate in the Thai population. It encourages primary school students to drink milk. Hence, domestic farmers, collectors and milk plants have...
2015 / Pornthipa Ongkunaruk -
Numerical Classification, Subak Zoning and Land Transfer Function Rice Field in the Province of Bali Based on Remote Sensing and GIS
Abstract Several regulations at the province as well as administrative districts level regarding on the zonation of Subak, are to protect agricultural lands in the sustainable context. Such kinds of rules are included in: Law No. 41/2009, Government ...
2015 / Indayati Lanya, N. Netera Subadiyasa, Ketut Sardiana, Gst. Putu Ratna Adi -
Identification of Degraded Land in the Canary Islands; Tests and Reviews
Abstract Degraded Land is an area that either by natural causes (fires, floods, storms or volcanic eruptions) or more by direct or indirect causes of human action, has been altered or modified from its natural state. Restoration is an activity that...
2014 / Juan C. Santamarta, Jesica Rodríguez-Martín, Cristina Merino, M. Paz Arraiza, J.V. López -
Anthropometry and Agricultural Hand Tool Design for Javanese and Madurese Farmers in East Java, Indonesia
Abstract This study revealed that anthropometric measurements of Javanese farmers are mostly higher than that of Madurese farmers. The minimum, mean, and the maximum stature values are 146.3, 159.0, 174.6cm for Javanese male farmers and 143.0,...
2014 / Robertoes Koekoeh K. Wibowo, Peeyush Soni -
The Effect of Coconut Water (Cocos Nucifera L.) and an Isotonic Drink on the Change of Heart Rate Frequency in the Rats Induced Hypertension
Abstract The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of coconut water (Cocos nucifera L) and an isotonic drink on the changes of heart rate frequency in the rats induced hypertension. Wistar male rats were divided into five groups: ...
2014 / Rini Syafriani, Elin Yulinah Sukandar, Tommy Apriantono, Joseph Iskendiarso Sigit -
Enhancing stability of essential oils by microencapsulation for preservation of button mushroom during postharvest2014 / Majid Alikhani-Koupaei, Meisam Mazlumzadeh, Mohamadmehdi Sharifani, Mohamad Adibian
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Crude Oil Distillation with Superheated Water Steam: Parametrical Sensitivity and Optimization
Abstract Stability of crude oil distillation units was analyzed with mathematical models developed using Aspen Hysys. Parametrical sensitivities of light fractions yields, heat duties and steam load of column trays to perturbations of superheated...
2014 / M.A. Samborskaya, V.P. Gusev, I.A. Gryaznova, N.S. Vdovushkina, A.V. Volf -
Identifying use and non-use values of animal welfare: Evidence from Swedish dairy agriculture
Abstract In this study, we sought to identify the use and non-use values that underlie farmers’ decision making with respect to animal welfare, based on in-depth interviews with 50 dairy farmers in Sweden. We identified use values related to: being...
2014 / Helena Hansson, Carl Johan Lagerkvist -
Effects of Rotary Mower Blade Cutting Angles on the Pulverization of Sweet Potato Vine
Abstract A rotary mower with five different blade cutting angles was tested at five different cutting speeds to determine the resultant pulverized percentage of sweet potato vine (< 28mm) and the power consumed (Joule). The best results for...
2014 / Amer N.N. Kakahy, D. Ahmad, M.D. Akhir, S. Sulaiman, A. Ishak -
Screening of Fungal Rot Isolates from Cocoa as Phosphate-Dissolving and their Growth Ability on Three Types of Media
Abstract This paper discuss about the potential of fungal rot isolates as phosphate-dissolving fungi and their vegetative growth ability on three solid media. All fungal rot isolates were collected from decayed cocoa plants in Bila Village, Pitu...
2015 / Iradhatullah Rahim, Tutik Kuswinanti, Laode Asrul, Burhanuddin Rasyid -
Investigation of Radiation Levels in Soil Samples Collected from Selected Locations in Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract Present study measured the terrestrial radiation and evaluated absorbed dose rates from primordial radionuclides 238U, 40K and 232Th in sixty soil samples collected from north, west, east and south of Ewekoro cement factory premises, Owowo...
2014 / M.R. Usikalu, M.L. Akinyemi, J.A. Achuka -
The implementation of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point management system in a peanut butter ice cream plant
Abstract To ensure the safety of the peanut butter ice cream manufacture, a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan has been designed and applied to the production process. Potential biological, chemical, and physical hazards in each ...
2015 / Yu-Ting Hung, Chi-Te Liu, I-Chen Peng, Chin Hsu, Roch-Chui Yu, et al. -
Insights in agricultural practices and management systems linked to microbiological contamination of lettuce in conventional production systems in Southern Brazil2015 / Sabrina Bartz, Claudia Titze Hessel, Rochele de Quadros Rodrigues, Anelise Possamai, Fabiana Oliveira Perini, et al.
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Selection of Indigo Plant Varieties and Other Plants that Yield Indigo Dye
Abstract This study was to investigate the four indigo plant varieties and other plants that give indigo dye. The findings revealed that Nakhon Panom variety gave the greatest yield. The leaf produce was 5520kg/Acre A followed by Kalasin variety,...
2012 / A. Teanglum, S. Teanglum, A. Saithong -
Effect of plant nutrition on turmeric production
Abstract Studies on the effect of plant nutrients on turmeric production, the experiment was conducted at Nakorn Nayok Province during 2009 with RCBD design for 4 replications and 5 treatments namely: 1) untreated check 2) farm manure at 12 kg N/rai ...
2012 / W. Kulpapangkorn, S. Mai-leang -
A Fuzzy ANP-Based Approach to Evaluate Region Agricultural Drought Risk
Abstract With the global climate change, drought disasters occur frequently and caused huge economic loss. In this paper, a drought risk assessment model based on fuzzy Analytic Network Process (ANP) method is put forward. ANP is an extension of AHP ...
2011 / Junfei Chen, Yang Yang -
Knowledge Sharing Risk Warning of Industry Cluster: an Engineering Perspective
Abstract Knowledge Sharing in Enterprise Clusters has become an important way for industry clusters to gain competitive advantage, but knowledge-sharing behavior implies some risk. In this paper, enterprise Clusters is taken as the research object...
2011 / Yongheng Fang, Qian Liang, Zhouping Jia -
Editorial: Risk and Engineering Management
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2011 / Desheng Dash Wu -
Sintesi delle proposte di aggiornamento normativo e considerazioni conclusive del Convegno2010 / Giorgio Vescovo