Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Public Awareness Concerning the Multifunctionality of Cypriot Agriculture
Abstract Agriculture's multifunctionality constitutes a core dimension in the design of rural development policies of the European Union, recently reformed through the introduction of Reg. EC/1305/2013. Within a generalized rural development...
2015 / Athanasios Ragkos, Alexandros Theodoridis, Christos Batzios -
Ethanol Synthesis from Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus Lam.) Stone Waste as Renewable Energy Source
Abstract This study was aimed to develop renewable energy from jackfruit's stone. The jackfruit's stone was sliced and dried for 2 d to 4 d afterward the stoness were analyzed for fungi and microbes through microscope. The stone was retrieved from 9 ...
2015 / Wahidin Nuriana, Wuryantoro -
The economics of irrigating wheat in a humid climate – A study in the East of England
Abstract In the UK, wheat is the most important cultivated cereal, grown extensively as a rainfed crop. Irrigation of wheat has previously been considered uneconomic, but increases in world wheat prices and recent droughts have led to some farmers...
2014 / D. El Chami, J.W. Knox, A. Daccache, E.K. Weatherhead -
Coating of Mixed Commercial β-Mannanase and Phytase through Spraying on Capra Hircus Pelleted Feed
Abstract Pelleting ingredients were processed and subsequently coated homogeneously with mixed solution of β-mannanase and phytase. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of enzyme coated and colour measurement on goat pelleted...
2014 / Maznah Misbah, Ida Idayu Muhamad, Shahrulzaman Shaharuddin, Atiqah Ab Rasid -
Role of Ornamental Plants for Bird Community’ Habitats in Urban Parks
Abstract Urban drift is a physical growth of an area by human activities and creates pressure to a native environment, cause a habitat loss. Bird is one of the most important wildlife as a health indicator. Alternative bird habitats including urban...
2014 / Sabrina Idilfitri, Suria Sulaiman, Nur Suriani Salleh -
Influence of Adding Ammonium Bifluoride when Leaching Monazite Using Sulphur Acid
Abstract The following shows the results of the leaching of monazite concentrate with sulfuric acid in the presence of ammonium bifluoride. It was established that the addition of ammonium bifluoride increases the degree of the leaching monazite...
2014 / Nikolay Egorov, Nikolay Dyachenko, Dmitry Akimov, Alexander Kiselev, Kirill Obmuch, et al. -
Preliminaries2015 / Yoong Suan
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Impacts of constrained culling and vaccination on control of foot and mouth disease in near-endemic settings: A pair approximation model
Abstract Many countries have eliminated foot and mouth disease (FMD), but outbreaks remain common in other countries. Rapid development of international trade in animals and animal products has increased the risk of disease introduction to FMD-free...
2014 / N. Ringa, C.T. Bauch -
Material Consumption and Dry Film Thickness in Spray Coating Process
Abstract Material consumption and dry film thickness are the two main indicators for identifying the efficiency of spray coating process. Using a proper spray condition, less material consumption could be obtained as per a given dry film thickness....
2014 / S. Luangkularb, S. Prombanpong, V. Tangwarodomnukun -
Sustainable Management Recommendations to Reduce the Loss of Agricultural Biodiversity in the Mountain Regions of NE Slovakia2010 / Peter Bezák, Lúboš Halada
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Development of PLC based Process Loop Control for Bottle Washer Machine
Abstract In this paper we are presenting a process loop that can be used in bottle washer machine. It is a holistic approach. Because wherever a control of liquid is required, it can be used. It can be used in chemical and oil industries also. Water ...
2014 / Jaykumar Patel, Alpeshkumar Patel, Raviprakash Singh -
Extraction and Characterization of Pectin from Passion Fruit Peels
Abstract The influence of pH and extraction time on pectin yield and composition was studied in a citric acid extraction process. The pectin yield and degree of esterification (DE) of the extracted pectin ranged from 2.25 to 14.60% and 41.67 to...
2014 / Shan Qin Liew, Nyuk Ling Chin, Yus Aniza Yusof -
Yeast: A Potential Biomass Substrate for the Production of Cleaner Energy (Biogas)
Abstract Yeast cell wall and its entire contents disruption treatments are required in the enhancement of protein and the overall biodegradability of the cell wall materials during homogenization process. Yeast as a cheap, good resource and easily...
2015 / Leonard E.N. Ekpeni, Fehintola F. Nkem-Ekpeni, Khaled Y. Benyounis, Ayad K.M. Aboderheeba, Joseph Stokes, et al. -
Feasibility of Biogas Production from Napier Grass
Abstract The current study focused on the feasibility of biogas production from Napier grass. Napier grass, a tropical plant, can grow up in drought and dry conditions. Napier grass contains 30.9% total carbohydrates, 27% protein, lipid 14.8%, total ...
2015 / Vanatpornratt Sawasdee, Nipon Pisutpaisal -
The Incorporation of Sustainability Indicators into a Performance Measurement System
Abstract Sustainability indicators have emerged as a key element in a market where customers are interested in the environmental impacts of the products they consume. Companies are trying to incorporate them into their Performance Measurement System ...
2015 / Vanessa Nappi, Henrique Rozenfeld -
Factors determining the adoption and impact of a postharvest storage technology2012 / Raushan Bokusheva, Robert Finger, Martin Fischler, Robert Berlin, Yuri Marín, et al.
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Turkey's position in terms of classroom teacher activities according to the PISA 2006 results in comparison to other countries
Abstract The research aimed to reveal the frequency of particular situations experienced in learning science subjects at schools by the students in Finland, Hong Kong, Canada, the three highest-performing countries in science according to the PISA...
2010 / Ali Günay Balım, Huriye Deniş, Ertuğ Evrekli, Didem İnel -
Delineation of Suitable Cropland Areas Using a GIS Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation Approach in the Tam Dao National Park Region, Vietnam2010 / Duong Dang Khoi, Yuji Murayama
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An Approach for Evaluating Journals of Universities or Colleges Based upon Multi-layer Efficiency DEA
Abstract After analyzing the characteristics of journals of universities or colleges and the weakness of existing evaluation methods, this paper presents a DEA-based approach to analyze the quality of journals. Then, based on multi-layer efficiency, ...
2012 / Sun Xiang-yang, Zhou Li, Liu Qi-gang -
Effect of Convective Drying on Quality of Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis L.)
Abstract The effect of the conditions of drying air on the quality of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) leaves such as colour, rosmarinic acid and essential oil content was investigated in this research. Fresh leaves with a moisture content of...
2012 / Dimitrios Argyropoulos, Joachim Müllera