Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Long-term effects of TSP and Minjingu phosphate rock applications on yield response of maize and soybean in a humid tropical maize–legume cropping system2016 / I. Savini, J. Kihara, S. Koala, J. Mukalama, B. Waswa, et al.
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Effect of Pasteurization on Rheological Properties of White Carrot Juice
Abstract The rheological behaviour of untreated and pasteurized white carrot juice was modelled to investigate the influence of temperature on viscosity and its fluid type. The research was conducted using a rotational viscometer at shear rates...
2015 / Zbigniew Kobus, Rafał Nadulski, Tomasz Guz, Jacek Mazur, Marian Panasiewicz, et al. -
The 4th euro-mediterranean conference of natural products and drug discovery: back to mother nature (BioNat-IV); cairo/sharm el-sheikh, egypt; march 3-7, 2015
Abstract The 4th Euro-Mediterranean Conference of Natural Products and Drug Discovery: Back to Mother Nature (BioNat-IV) was recently (from March 3rd through 7th, 2015) convened in Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh along the Red Sea coast of Egypt. Overall, ...
2016 / Ashraf A. Khalil, Marwa M.S. Diab, Kamal D. Moudgil -
Soil and water conservation on steep slopes by mulching using rice straw and vetiver grass clippings
Abstract This research investigated the performance of mulching using rice straw mulch (RC) and vetiver grass clippings as mulch (VGM) in reducing soil loss and runoff during the early stages of cultivation on an agricultural area. The effects of...
2016 / Somchai Donjadee, Tawatchai Tingsanchali -
PPARγ expression by rambutan peel extract in obesity rat model-induced high-calorie diet
Abstract Objective To monitor the physiological characteristics and genes expression of obesity rat model after rambutan peel extract (RPE) treatment. Methods ...
2015 / Sri Rahayu Lestari, Muhammad Sasmito Djati, Achmad Rudijanto, Fatchiyah Fatchiyah -
Evaluation of different lipid sources in diet of pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei at low salinity
Abstract Litopenaeus vannamei (1.98±0.28g) were fed diets containing soybean oil (SBO), beef tallow (BFT), fish oil (FIO), linseed oil (LNO), and an equal combination of SBO+BFT+FIO (SBF) or SBO+BFT+LNO (SBL) as dietary lipid...
2015 / Ke Chen, Erchao Li, Chang Xu, Xiaodan Wang, Heizhao Lin, et al. -
Evaluating contextual factors affecting the technical efficiency of freshwater pond culture systems in Peninsular Malaysia: A two-stage DEA approach
Abstract The demand for animal protein, especially fish, is growing fast, perhaps due to the rapid expansion of populations, increases in income and changes in eating habits and life styles. Capture fisheries, which supply over 70% of the fish for...
2015 / Abdullahi Iliyasu, Zainal Abidin Mohamed -
Production and inventory control of auto parts based on predicted probabilistic distribution of inventory
Abstract Bayesian networks are probabilistic models used for prediction and decision making under uncertainty. The delivery quantity, the production quantity, and the inventory are changing according to various unexpected events. Then the prediction ...
2015 / JiSun Shin, Sungshin Kim, Jang-Myung Lee -
Preliminary Study of the Biorefinery Concept to Obtain Furfural and Binder-less Panels from Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) Shives
Abstract The objective of the study was to investigate the preliminary technological parameters for obtaining furfural and binder-less panels depending on hydrothermal pre-treatment temperature, steam explosion treatment and pressing conditions. If...
2015 / Prans Brazdausks, Ramunas Tupciauskas, Martins Andzs, Janis Rizhikovs, Maris Puke, et al. -
Life Cycle Environmental Assessment of Temporary Building Constructions
Abstract The paper analyses the impact of embodied energy over a building's life cycle as an important factor in construction planning, particularly for temporary structures. In fact, a choice of low-embodied energy construction materials,...
2015 / Mario Grosso, Francesca Thiebat -
Reverse Retrograde Approach: An Alternative Method for Ipsilateral Access to the Superficial Femoral Artery
Access for endovascular treatment of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) is usually gained through an antegrade approach from the ipsilateral common femoral artery (CFA), or by crossing over from the contralateral CFA. In this technical note, an alternative...
2016 / M. Miralles, E. Candela, E. Blanes, L. Ribé -
Sustainability program brands: Platforms for collaboration and co-creation
Abstract While CSR and sustainability have been widely debated topics over the past decades, there is still evidence of unethical practices by businesses, as witnessed through corporate scandals across a number of industry sectors. This highlights...
2016 / Christina Scandelius, Geraldine Cohen -
A hybrid strategy in selecting diverse combinations of innovative sustainable materials for asphalt pavements
Abstract This project integrates recent innovations of recycled materials used in designing and building sustainable pavements. An increasing environmental awareness and the demand for improving economic and construction efficiencies, through...
2016 / Baron Colbert, Mohd Rosli Mohd Hasan, Zhanping You -
Thailand through travel writings in English: An evaluation and representation
Abstract This paper studied the impact and influence of travel writings on tourist decision making regarding traveling to Thailand, tourist conceptualizations of Thailand before traveling and their satisfaction after traveling. The research...
2016 / Soranat Tailanga, Thongrob Ruenbanthoeng, Kulapa Kuldilok, Natthanai Prasannam -
Economic impact of climate change and climate change adaptation strategies for fisheries sector in Fiji
Abstract Capture fisheries and aquaculture sectors have played major roles in the national economy and food security of Fiji. But climate change may place substantial stress on these sectors within this archipelago. This paper assesses the potential ...
2016 / Madan Mohan Dey, Kamal Gosh, Rowena Valmonte-Santos, Mark W. Rosegrant, Oai Li Chen -
Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma spp., Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma hominis among outpatients in central Greece: absence of tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) over a 4-year period study
Abstract A total of 301 men and women attending local urologists and gynaecologists in the state of Thessaly, central Greece, were tested for Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma spp., Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma hominis DNA. Investigation of...
2015 / A. Ikonomidis, C. Venetis, D. Georgantzis, V. Giaslakiotis, V. Kolovos, et al. -
Elimination of SCMV (Sugarcane Mozaik Virus) and Rapid Propagation of Virus-free Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Using Somatic Embryogenesis
Abstract The use of apical buds and in-vitro shoot for elimination of SCMV and shoot proliferation in sugarcane was assessed. The purpose of this research was to determine the level of virus elimination and to obtain virus-free sugarcane. Research...
2016 / Parawita Dewanti, Laily Ilman Widuri, Choirul Ainiyati, Purnama Okviandari, Maisaro, et al. -
Gap Analysis for Incorporating Sustainability in Project Management
Abstract The concept of sustainability in project management is likely to increase in importance over the coming years. Sustainability issues and the ways in which sustainability considerations may be incorporated in project management are already...
2015 / Andreas Økland -
‘Fishing’ for Content in Social Media: A Qualitative Approach
Abstract Content is king: a vital principle for all social media marketers. This paper presents an exploratory study that employed a qualitative approach to identify the quality of winning content for social media presence. The findings reveal some...
2015 / Azrin Shah Ismail, Haliyana Khalid -
CIP Cleaning Processes in the Dairy Industry
Abstract This paper presents the basic principles of CIP washing process in the dairy industry. CIP procedures mean automatic or semi-automatic internal sanitation of production facilities without dismantling them. This method of sanitation requires ...
2015 / Nurgin Memisi, Slavica Veskovic Moracanin, Milan Milijasevic, Jelena Babic, Dragutin Djukic