Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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A System Dynamics based Perspective to Help to Understand the Managerial Big Picture in Respect of Urban Event Dynamics
Abstract In the PED-community, a lot of conducted work focuses on a detailed aspect of the big picture in respect of pedestrian dynamics and disaster avoidance. Surprisingly, the field of research does not offer a lot of models including a...
2014 / Oliver Handel, Daniel H. Biedermann, Peter M. Kielar, André Borrmann -
The Washout Mechanism of the Niedów Dam and its Impact on the Parameters of the Flood Wave
Abstract On 07 August 2010 a disaster occurred at the barrage Niedów located on the river Witka as a result of unprecedented rainfall in the Nysa Luzycka catchment area. The flood wave swept through the dam crest destroying almost the whole...
2014 / Stanisław Kostecki, Wojciech Rędowicz -
Genetic and non-genetic long-term trends of 12 different crops in German official variety performance trials and on-farm yield trends2014 / Friedrich Laidig, Hans-Peter Piepho, Thomas Drobek, Uwe Meyer
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Dialogue between Scientific and Traditional Knowledge in the Science Classroom: Development Study of a Teaching Sequence in a School in Taganga (Magdalena, Colombia)
Abstract In this research we approach the particular realities of the schools located at the fisherman and tourist village of Taganga (Santa Marta, Colombia) with the intention of fostering and investigating the inclusion of fishermen's traditional...
2015 / Diego F. Valderrama-Pérez, Adela Molina Andrade, Charbel N. El-Hani -
Enhancing Biohydrogen Production from Chlorella Vulgaris FSP-E Under Mixotrophic Cultivation Conditions
Abstract In this study, three indigenous microalgae strains (Scenedesmus subspicatus GY-16, Chlorella vulgaris FSP-E, and Anistrodesmus gracilis GY-09) were evaluated for their performance on producing carbohydrates, which serve as feedstock for...
2015 / Chun-Yen Chen, Ching-Yu Chang, Yung-Chung Lo, Shih-Hsin Ho, Jo-Shu Chang -
Heat Exchanger Network Design Considering Inherent Safety
Abstract Pinch Analysis (PA) has been one of the most established methods since the 1970's for the design of a maximum heat recovery network. It has been one of the vital tools for maximising heat recovery in a process plant and for minimising the...
2015 / Irene Chan, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Mimi H. Hassim, Zainuddin Abd Manan, Jiří Jaromír Klemeš -
Market Access and Herders’ Strategies to Pass through Lean Winter Periods in Post-soviet Kyrgyzstan
Abstract This study examines the strategies followed by herders to pass their stock through the lean winter period in post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan determined by markets sizes and accessibility. During de-collectivization after independence, animals from...
2014 / Inam ur-Rahim, Daniel Maselli, Henri Rueff, Bassirou Bonfoh -
Evolution of disposable baby diapers in Europe: life cycle assessment of environmental impacts and identification of key areas of improvement
Abstract An assessment of the environmental aspects related to the life cycle of disposable baby diapers in Europe is presented in this paper with the aim of analysing recent improvements and identifying key environmental areas on which to focus in...
2015 / Mauro Cordella, Iris Bauer, Anja Lehmann, Matthias Schulz, Oliver Wolf -
From conventional to organic in Romanian agriculture – Impact assessment of a land use changing paradigm
Abstract Arguing organic vs. conventional land use is broadly discussed in research papers, political discourse, and even more practical issues at farm level. In macroeconomic approach, the dilemma is that intensive agriculture that utilizes large...
2015 / Andrei Jean Vasile, Cristian Popescu, Raluca Andreea Ion, Iuliana Dobre -
Strategies to integrate the Mughal settlements in Old Dhaka
Abstract The Mughal settlements are an integral part of Old Dhaka. Uncontrolled urbanization, changes in land use patterns, the growing density of new settlements, and modern transportation have brought about rapid transformation to the historic...
2013 / Mohammad Sazzad Hossain -
Spatial Organization and Structure of the Ridge-hollow Swamp Complex in Taiga Zone of Western Siberia
Abstract Big Vasyuganskoye swamp located in the taiga zone of Western Siberia. It is the largest swamp in the world. Here are developed oil and gas fields, pipelines. Engineers must take into account the structural features of peatlands in the...
2014 / T.A. Rybina, V.A. Bazanov, A.E. Berezin -
Wastewater Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) by Ultrafiltration Membrane Separation Technique Coupled with Adsorption Treatment as Pre-treatment
Abstract The application of membrane separation technology coupled with adsorption treatment (pre-treatment) can be effective means of treating palm oil mill effluent (POME).The pre-treatment process was done by stirring the raw palm oil mill...
2014 / Nazatul Shima Azmi, Khairul Faezah Md. Yunos -
Drivers of Precision Agriculture Technologies Adoption: A Literature Review
Abstract In this review, we identify the key drivers that affect the intention to adopt Precision Agriculture (PA) technologies. Research articles concerning the adoption of PA were collected and subdivided into two groups: (1) ex-post assessments...
2014 / Emanuele Pierpaoli, Giacomo Carli, Erika Pignatti, Maurizio Canavari -
Ocean-Coast-Continent Interaction and Rain Echoes Observed by Radar
Abstract Given the geographical characteristics of Bordeaux, the coastal radar installed in this region offers an opportunity to put in evidence the ocean-coast-continent interaction and the observation of the rain fields at the landsea transition....
2012 / Nouria Lehtihet, Fatiha Youcef Ettoumi, Henri Sauvageot -
The tendencies and difficulties experienced by pre-service science teachers during basic measuring
Abstract Besides the accuracy and reliability of the measuring tool, the other element that is required in this context is the basic knowledge, skills and competencies with which the individual making the measurement must be equipped. The present...
2010 / Sahide Maral, Ayse Oguz-Unver, Kemal Yurumezoglu -
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Coupling UF and Micro-Waves to Accelerate Ageing of PES Membrane by Sodium Hypochlorite: A Lab Scale Methodology Allowing Preparation of Aged Membrane Similar to Long Term Aged Membrane Obtained at Industrial Scale2012 / C. Leperoux, M. Rabiller-Baudry
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Food self-sufficiency versus foreign currency earnings in the Sudanese irrigated agriculture
Abstract The analysis undertaken in this paper applies a multimarket model to simulate two policy measures based on the assumption that the government of Sudan would pursue two policies on the Gezira scheme the biggest irrigated scheme in Africa in...
2012 / Khalid H.A. Siddig, Amel M. Mubarak -
Marie's Quadrilateral vs. Broca's Area: Aphasiological History Reconsidered2011 / Loraine Obler, Nina Dronkers
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Effects of computer aided concept cartoons on learning outcomes
Abstract In this study, the effects of the computer aided concept cartoons on learning outcomes in science and technology education are explored. For this, computer aided concept cartoons were used in 4th grade science and technology class, in...
2009 / Güzin Özyılmaz Akamca, A. Murat Ellez, Hülya Hamurcu