Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Effect of Different Formulations of Polyphenolic Compounds Obtained from OMWW on the Growth of Several Fungal Plant and Food Borne Pathogens. Studies in vitro and in vivo
Abstract The assessment of different concentrations and forms of polyphenols (free and encapsulated) from olive mill waste (OMWW) as plant protection materials against economically important plant pathogenic fungi in in vitro and in vivo tests is...
2015 / S.V. Leontopoulos, I. Giavasis, K. Petrotos, M. Kokkora, Ch. Makridis -
Detection of Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Penaeus Monodon Postlarvae Mortality
Abstract Diseases on shrimp postlarvae caused by bacterial and fungal still remain an important concern due to their economic values. Application of microalgae as natural feed has brought promising results for growth of shrimp postlarvae. The aim of ...
2015 / Hermin Pancasakti Kusumaningrum, Muhammad Zainuri -
Theodore Dreiser's First Novel (to the 115th Anniversary of “Sister Carrie's” Publishing)
Abstract The article is devoted to Theodore Dreiser's skill as a writer of a novel. His first book “Sister Carrie” characterized his writer's manner in which the author was unhurried deliberate and thorough master. In his first novel Th. Dreiser...
2015 / Valentina N. Sushkova -
Self-life Studies on an Underutilized Sea Food from Southeast Coast of India
Abstract The horse conch, Pleuroploca trapezium is a marine gastropod that is landed in huge amount as by-catch along Gulf of Mannar, southeast coast of India. To make use of this underutilized gastropod meat, ready- to- serve instant soup powder...
2014 / C. Chellaram, T.P. Anand, M.M. Praveen, G. Murugaboopathi, R. Sivakumar, et al. -
Unpacking Postharvest Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Meta-Analysis
Summary Reducing postharvest losses (PHL) is a key pathway to food and nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa. However, knowledge of PHL magnitudes is limited. A meta-analysis has been conducted to expose nature and magnitude of PHL, and the kinds ...
2014 / Hippolyte Affognon, Christopher Mutungi, Pascal Sanginga, Christian Borgemeister -
Anti-inflammatory Activity of Calophyllum Inophyllum Fruits Extracts
Abstract In the present work, we are reporting the isolation. characterisation and bioactvity of inophyllums, xanthones and other compounds found in the fruits of Callophyllum inophyllum. In-vitro assays demonstrated that the crude extract at...
2014 / Muhamad Bin Zakaria, Vijayasekaran, Zul Ilham, Nur Airina Muhamad -
In Vivo Study on Albumin and Total Protein in White Rat (Rattus Norvegicus) after Feeding of Enteral Formula from Tempe and Local Food
Abstract Enteral nutrition is used to supply the needs of nutrition and supplement for malnutrition patient. In certain condition, enteral was given in liquid form. Local food, such as tempe, rice, mung bean and canna suitable for being used in...
2015 / Yuniar Khasanah, Ratnayani, D. Ariani, M. Angwar, T. Nuraeni -
Process for integrating local and indigenous knowledge with science for hydro-meteorological disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in coastal and small island communities
Abstract The important role that local knowledge and practices can play in reducing risk and improving disaster preparedness is now acknowledged by disaster risk reduction specialists, especially since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami....
2014 / Lisa Hiwasaki, Emmanuel Luna, Syamsidik, Rajib Shaw -
Proximate Composition, Calorie Content and Heavy Metals (As, Cd, Pb) of Selected Sri Lankan Traditional Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties
Abstract There are over 2000 Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties (STRV) known to have existed in Sri Lanka. But only about 30 varieties have been subjected to scientific research and proven to have high nutritional and medicinal properties....
2016 / T.I. Kariyawasam, P.I. Godakumbura, M.A.B. Prashantha, G.A.S. Premakumara -
The Development of Green Logistics for Implementation Sustainable Development Strategy in Companies
Abstract While environmental issues have become critical concerns all over the world, organizations are constantly under pressure to develop environmentally responsible and friendly operations. Commitment to the natural environment has become an...
2014 / Oksana Seroka-Stolka -
Drought Detection of West Java's Paddy Field Using MODIS EVI Satellite Images (Case Study: Rancaekek and Rancaekek Wetan)
Abstract Nowadays, drought phenomenon occurred in several area in Indonesia. The length of the dry season, especially in the southern equatorial allegedly caused by El Nino phenomenon. This causes crop failures in many center area of agriculture....
2016 / Muhammad Rizky Aulia, Liyantono, Yudi Setiawan, Alvin Fatikhunnada -
An empirical analysis on technophobia/technophilia in consumer market segmentation2014 / Adele Coppola, Fabio Verneau
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Urban flood disaster management
Abstract Flood impact is one of the most significant disasters in the world. More than half of global flood damages occur in Asia. Causes of floods are due to natural factors such as heavy rainfall, high floods and high tides, etc., and human...
2012 / T. Tingsanchali -
Trillions gained and lost: Estimating the magnitude of growth episodes
Abstract An increasingly large literature in the empirics of growth has viewed economic growth as an ‘episodic phenomena’. We propose a new technique for measuring the total magnitude of a growth episode: the change in output per capita resulting...
2016 / Lant Pritchett, Kunal Sen, Sabyasachi Kar, Selim Raihan -
Nutritional value upgrading of maize stalk by using Pleurotus ostreatus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in solid state fermentation
Abstract Pleurotus ostreatus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used in combined mixture to upgrade the nutritional value of maize stalks using solid state fermentation technique. The chemical composition and in vitro...
2012 / Galila A.M.A. Darwish, A.A. Bakr, M.M.F. Abdallah -
Laboratory Investigation of Load Incremental Effect on the Deformation of Clay Under Axially Loaded Modeled Circular Piles
Abstract This paper presents the results of recent experimental investigation of load incremental effect on the deformation of clay under axially loaded modeled wooden circular piles in clay. The modeled piles consist of 20mm diameter, 200mm length, ...
2013 / Taiye W. Adejumo, Musa Alhassan, Igor L. Boiko -
Impact of the Urbain and Industrial Rejection on the Environment ≪Annaba, North - Est Algeria≫
Abstract The main purpose of our study is to characterize the urban and industrial wastewaters and receiving waters of Annaba (NE, ALGERIA) and to recommend an appropriate treatment which will allow their later reuse and minimize their harmfulness...
2012 / S. Bouslah, S. Tachi, A. Soufi -
Modelling of food loss within life cycle assessment: From current practice towards a systematisation
Abstract Food loss is a major concern from both environmental and social point of view. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been largely applied to quantify the environmental impact of food and to identify pros and cons of different options for...
2016 / Sara Corrado, Fulvio Ardente, Serenella Sala, Erwan Saouter -
The Application of Life Cycle Assessment in a Typical Litopenaeus Vannamei Comprehensive Utilization Process Model
Abstract A case study of typical Litopenaeus vannamei comprehensive utilization system in a factory has been performed. Life cycle assessment (LCA) provides a quantitative basis for assessment environmental and economic impact of a food production...
2011 / Xiangxi Yi, Hua Chen, Jianyu Pan, Huili Sun -
An Analysis of Vulnerability to Agricultural Drought in China Using the Expand Grey Relation Analysis Method
Abstract The identification of agricultural drought vulnerability is an essential step in addressing the issue of drought vulnerability in the country and can lead to mitigation-oriented drought management. In this study, it developed an approach to ...
2012 / Jiang Guiqin, Yu Fuliang, Zhao Yong