Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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PHB/Cellulose Fibers Based Materials: Physical, Mechanical and Barrier Properties
Abstract In the latest years, researchers have been working to reduce the dependence on petroleum based fuels and products due to the increase in environmental consciousness. This leads to investigate the environmentally friendly sustainable...
2015 / Elisabeta Elena Tănase, Mona Elena Popa, Maria Râpă, Ovidiu Popa -
A Catalyst toward Sustainability? Exploring Social Learning and Social Differentiation Approaches with the Agricultural Poor2014 / Alison Shaw, Patti Kristjanson
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Sustainable Supplier Selection in Medical Device Industry: Toward Sustainable Manufacturing
Abstract In order to achieve sustainability in manufacturing operations, sustainability needs to be incorporated in all stages of an organization's supply chain. One aspect of sustainable manufacturing includes the manufacturing of sustainable...
2014 / Pezhman Ghadimi, Cathal Heavey -
Maximizing the economic value of irrigation water and achieving self sufficiency of main crops
Abstract Water is a limited resource that needs sustainable management, which aims to develop and protect it. Without a proper management, water will become a constraining factor in the socioeconomic development of Egypt. Giving...
2014 / H. Hosni, I.K. El-gafy, A.H. Ibrahim, A.S. Abowarda -
Oceans Governance: Implementation of the Precautionary Approach to Anticipate in Fisheries Crisis
Abstract Two concepts coexist under the precautionary approach. The first one, based on the strengthening of the concept of environmental protection, aims to promote a prevention proportional to the potential risks. The second one looks for the...
2015 / Chomariyah -
Urban food consumption and associated water resources: The example of Dutch cities
Abstract Full self-sufficiency in cities is a major concern. Cities import resources for food, water and energy security. They are however key to global sustainability, as they concentrate a rapidly increasing and urbanising population (or number of ...
2016 / D. Vanham, T.N. Mak, B.M. Gawlik -
Developing green bridge rating system using Simos’ procedure
Abstract Sustainable development principles have been implemented in various sectors including construction. Proper development and operation of infrastructure projects, such as bridges and highways, can contribute significantly to the mission of...
2013 / Mohamed Marzouk, Ahmed Nouh, Moheeb El-Said -
Biomass acid-catalyzed liquefaction – Catalysts performance and polyhydric alcohol influence
Abstract Herein, the data acquired regarding the preliminary experiments conducted with different catalyst, as well as with two polyhydric alcohols (glycerol and 2-ethylhexanol), for the preparation biooils from cork liquefaction at 160°C, is...
2015 / Maria Margarida Mateus, Ricardo Carvalho, João Carlos Bordado, Rui Galhano dos Santos -
The Support of Implementation of Organic Farming in the Slovak Republic in the Context of Sustainable Development
Abstract Organic farming is a perspective way of farming which has a positive impact on the environment while addressing various economic and social aspects, contributing to the sustainable development of the rural areas as well as to the protection ...
2014 / Lucia Palšová, Loreta Schwarczová, Pavol Schwarcz, Anna Bandlerová -
A Global Supply-demand Balance Model to Assess Potential CO2 Emissions and Woody Biofuel Supply from Increased Crop Production
Abstract This study proposes a food supply-demand balance model to evaluate the CO2 emissions and effects on woody biofuel after an increase in crop production and, thus, in cultivated arable land. In addition to these effects, we consider...
2015 / Moritaka Maeda, Koji Tokimatsu, Shunsuke Mori -
Evaluation of Demand Response Actions in Production Logistics
Abstract Volatile electricity prices caused by an increase of renewable energy sources push producing companies towards taking in an active role in balancing the electricity grid. Possible actions at the customer side to actively adapt to volatile...
2015 / Günther Schuh, Ulrich Brandenburg, Yuan Liu -
Perennial Values and Cultural Landscapes Resilience
Abstract This article represents an analysis on the way in which the perennial values influence the cultural landscapes resilience. First of all, the perennial value is defined, as key element in the cultural landscape sustainability. Secondly, an...
2014 / Ianoş Ioan, Saghin Irina, Stoica Ilinca Valentina, Zamfir Daniela -
Drought preparedness in Brazil
Abstract Large portions of Brazil′s Northeast have experienced an intense and prolonged drought for the majority of 2010–2013. This drought, along with other droughts that have hit the South in recent years, has sparked a new round of discussions to ...
2014 / Ana Paula A. Gutiérrez, Nathan L. Engle, Erwin De Nys, Carmen Molejón, Eduardo Sávio Martins -
Production of Mannan-degrading enzyme by Aspergillus niger
Abstract Three local fungal isolates (Aspergillus flavus, A. niger and A.ochraceous) were screened for their ability to secrete digesting enzymes (endoglucanase; β-galactosidase; β-mannanase; β-mannosidase and xylanase). The results revealed that...
2013 / Abdulaziz Q. Alsarrani -
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Approach of Malay Food Preparation Terminologies Among Young Malay Culinarians
Abstract Malay is having vast and valuable food terminologies which represent one of the language aspects that should be preserved. However, many of the terminologies are no longer being learned not only among the ordinary youngsters but also among...
2013 / Khairunnisa Mohamad Abdullah, Rosmaliza Muhammad, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari, Mohd Shazali Md. Sharif -
Influence of CO2 and C2H4 Adsorbents to the Symptoms of Internal Browning on the Packaged ‘Silver Bell’ Pear (Pyrus communis L.)
Abstract After harvesting, pears undergo numerous biochemical processes and frequently fail to reach acceptable quality. The uses of packaging and ethylene (C2H4) absorber are regarded as well-known ways to solve that problem. However, accumulated...
2015 / Bayu Nugraha, Nursigit Bintoro, Hideki Murayama -
Wastewater Treatment in Cajuput Oil Industry Using Anaerobic Filtration
Abstract Wastewater that contains high organic material is being produced during cajuput oil production. Appropriate treatments, therefore, are required in order to meet the effluent disposal standard. Coagulation and neutralization as...
2015 / Rafik Kurniawan, Novita Erma Kristanti, Anggoro Cahyo Sukartiko -
Skills gaps in organic agriculture and SWOT analysis in higher educational institutions (HEIs) in Anglophone West Africa2015 / I. O. O Aiyelaagbe, P. J. C Harris, V. I. O. Olowe
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Derivation and Analysis of Dimensionless Hydrograph and S Curve for Cumulative Watershed Area
Abstract Unit Hydrograph (UH) is the most popular and widely used method for analyzing and deriving flood hydrograph resulting from a known storm in a basin area. However, the non-availability of flood runoff details due to poor network of stream...
2015 / G.S. Brunda, Shivakumar J. Nyamathi