Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Message from the Guest Editors2015 / Nieves Jiménez Carra, Elisa Calvo, Nuria Fernández-Quesada, Alicia María López Márquez, Alice Stender
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Preface2014 / Feryal Cubukcu
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Computational and Experimental Investigations on Tailor-made Biofuel Blend Properties
Abstract In regards to sustainability and environmental reasons, biomass based biofuel has emerged as promising candidates amongst other alternative vehicular fuel options. Feedstock selection contributes to diverse biofuel blend components. Through ...
2015 / Menaka Narayanasamy, Haslenda Hashim, Nor Alafiza Yunus -
Surface Tension Prediction of Vegetable Oils Using Artificial Neural Networks and Multiple Linear Regression
Abstract The surface tension is one of the main properties for characterization of the quality of the fuel atomization process for its use in a diesel engine. There is a lack of published information about the values of surface tension of vegetable...
2014 / Eliezer Ahmed Melo-Espinosa, Yisel Sánchez-Borroto, Michel Errasti, Ramón Piloto-Rodríguez, Roger Sierens, et al. -
The Accuracy of a Real Time Sensor in an Instrumented Basketball
Abstract Integrating sensing devices into sports equipment such as tennis racquets, basketballs and soccer balls has great potential for measuring performance, training athletes and encouraging participation. These innovative, interactive tools...
2015 / Emad Abdelrasoul, Islam Mahmoud, Pro Stergiou, Larry Katz -
How limiting factors drive agricultural adaptation to climate change
Abstract Consensus is growing that agriculture is vulnerable to climate change and adaptation responses are necessary to minimize impacts. Nonetheless, the diversity of potential impacts, agro-ecological contexts and regional capacity for change...
2014 / Meredith T. Niles, Mark Lubell, Margaret Brown -
Family Farming – Examples for Rural Communities Development
Abstract At present, family farming is a subject of great importance for sustainable development of rural communities and promotion of healthy lifestyle. According to FAO Policies, family farming is a means of organizing agricultural, forestry,...
2015 / Maria Toader, Gheorghe Valentin Roman -
Urban Social Sustainability Contributing Factors in Kuala Lumpur Streets
Abstract This study aims to identify contributing factors for urban social sustainability in small-scale built environment units in a Southeast Asian city. A self-administered questionnaire has been administered on a sample of 227 street users...
2015 / Amir Ghahramanpouri, Ahmad Saifuddin Abdullah, Sepideh Sedaghatnia, Hasanuddin Lamit -
In Vitro Antioxidant Evaluation of Extracts of Three Wild Malaysian Plants
Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant activity of three species commonly available in Malaysia. Mimosa pudica and Crotalaria pumila belongs to family Febaceae while Lantana camara, belongs to Verbenaceae. The extracts were...
2013 / Muhammad Khan, Norasyidah Harun, Azhari Hamid Nour Ab Rehman, Salah A. A Elhussein -
The climate of the zone of origin of Mediterranean durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) landraces affects their agronomic performance2014 / Conxita Royo, Ruyman Nazco, Dolors Villegas
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Analysis of DNA Polymorphism in SRY Gene of Madura Cattle Populations
Abstract The aim of this research was to assess the SRY-gene polymorphism in Madura cattle populations and the hybrids of Madura cow with Limousin bull. We investigated the specific markers of the paternally transmitted Y-chromosome for the direct...
2014 / Tety Hartatik, T.S.M. Widi, S.D. Volkandari, D. Maharani, Sumadi -
Using a conceptual Bayesian network to investigate environmental management of vegetable production in the Lake Taihu region of China
Abstract Vegetable farms are one of many nitrogen (N) sources adversely affecting Lake Taihu in eastern China. Given the lack of quantitative “cause and effect” relationships and data relating to these systems, we developed a conceptual Bayesian...
2013 / David Nash, David Waters, Andres Buldu, Yuming Wu, Yaping Lin, et al. -
The Roles and Symbolism of Foods in Malay Wedding Ceremony
Abstract This paper qualitatively examines the roles and symbolism of foods in Malay wedding ceremony. Results revealed that the presence special food like eggs flowers, sweet glutinous rice, buttered rice, yellow glutinous rice, sireh junjung and...
2013 / Rosmaliza Muhammad, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari, Alina Shuhaida Muhammad Ramly, Roslina Ahmad -
Usage of Graphic Organizers in Science and Tecnology Lessons
Abstract Graphic organizers are teaching and learning tools that show organization of concepts as well as relationships between them into a visual format. The purpose of this study is to show why graphic organizers are important teaching and...
2014 / Leyla Ayverdi, Canan Nakiboğlu, Serap Ö.Z. Aydin -
A Green Touch for the Future of Distance Education
Abstract This paper aims to draw attention to the sustainability of distance learning in terms of the design process based on learner characteristics and technology usage. Distance learning has become a cyberized system owing its presence to...
2012 / M.Banu Gündoğan, Gülsün Eby -
Climate Change & Home Location Preferences in Flood Prone Areas of Bojonegoro Regency
Abstract Climate change has already happened in Indonesia; as strong evidence of the climatic events is flooding that frequently happened. Flooding frequencies in Bengawan Solo River Side Buffer of Bojonegoro Regency are relatively high, about 16...
2014 / Mustika Anggraeni, Ismu Rini Dwi Ari, Endratno Budi Santosa, Reny Widayanti -
Application of Supercritical Fluid Extraction on Food Processing: Black-eyed Pea (Vigna Unguiculata) and Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea)
Abstract This present study investigates application of supercritical fluid carbon dioxide extraction (SCFE-CO2) for removing fats from black-eyed pea (Vigna unguiculata) and peanut (Arachis hypogaea) to produce high protein-low fat diet products....
2014 / Karmelita Anggrianto, Rinaldi Salea, Bambang Veriansyah, Raymond R. Tjandrawinata -
Hydrological Uncertainty and Hydropower: New Methods to Optimize the Performance of the Plant
Abstract Hydrological uncertainty due to daily flow variability and to the effect of climate change on water resources is a critical topic in the feasibility evaluations of hydro-power projects, especially for run-of-river power plant. ...
2014 / S. Casadei, L. Liucci, D. Valigi -
Yield and Yield Components Evaluation of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Clones in Different Altitudes
Abstract The research was conducted at three levels of altitude i.e 80 m asl (Kediri), 530 m asl (Malang), and 800 m asl (Ponorogo). The purpose of this research was to evaluate cassava clones under three altitudes (80 m asl, 530 m asl, and 800 m...
2015 / Kartika Noerwijati, Rohmad Budiono -
Cost-effective Load Shifting for Hybrid Power Systems Using Power Pinch Analysis
Abstract Load shifting from peak to off-peak hours changes the electricity load profile and allows users to control the peak electricity demand and optimise the electricity cost. Power Pinch Analysis (PoPA) has been used recently to guide load...
2015 / Nor Erniza Mohammad Rozali, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Zainuddin Abdul Manan, Jiří Jaromír Klemeš, Mohammad Yusri Hassan