Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Temporal Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Built-Up Area in Peri-Urban Areas of Cochin, Kerala: Case-Study of Sub-Watershed in Periyar River
Abstract An increase in the built-up area in the watershed is a preliminary measurable indicator to understand the effect of urban development on the hydrologic response of the watershed. In this paper, the land use/ land cover map of sub watershed...
2015 / Preeti Jacob, G.S. Dwarakish -
Process Optimization Based on Carrot Powder Color Characteristics
Abstract The carotenoid content indicates the processing quality of carrot powder. The carotenoid content of carrot powder was analyzed using digital image processing technology and color analysis technology, and an estimation model between the...
2015 / Yuanjuan Gong, Dengguo Miao, Chungsu Han, Xiaofeng Ning -
Evaluation of Different Commercial Feeds for Culture of Juvenile Sobaity (Sparidentex Hasta Valenciennes) in Kuwait
Abstract A 6-month long growth trial was conducted to evaluate three commercial feeds: Skretting (Turkey), Biomar (Greece), and Arasco (Saudi Arabia) in juvenile sobaity, Sparidentex hasta. For confidentiality, these feeds were randomly given code...
2014 / M.A. Hossain, K. Al-Abdul-Elah, S. El-Dakour -
The State of Family Farms in the World
Summary 2014 was the United Nations’ International Year of Family Farming, yet the importance of family farming for global food security is still surprisingly poorly documented. In a review of agricultural census data, we find that globally family...
2015 / Benjamin E. Graeub, M. Jahi Chappell, Hannah Wittman, Samuel Ledermann, Rachel Bezner Kerr, et al. -
Energy Consumption Analysis for SANGYOD Rice Production
Abstract The main aims of this study were to analysis the production factor and energy consumption for SANGYOD rice production. Case study area was in Phatthalung provinces. The rice production process comprised soil preparation, plantation,...
2014 / Tanate Chaichana, Suwit Phethuayluk, Thawatchai Tepnual, Teeradeth Yaibok -
Aesthetics and Architectural Education
Abstract Architectural aesthetic problems such as unpleasing forms, shapes, and styles which create disordered environmentshave impacts on city dwellers visually, mentally and psychologically for centuries.The layout of buildings with monotonous...
2012 / Semra Sema Uzunoglu -
Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Technical Efficiency among Oil Palm Smallholder Farmers in Indonesia
Abstract Agricultural sector in Indonesia plays an important role in raising rural livelihood,as it is becoming the main source of national income. Oil palm plantation was emphasized in Master Plan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia...
2015 / Widya Alwarritzi, Teruaki Nanseki, Yosuke Chomei -
The interplay between household food security and wellbeing among small-scale farmers in the context of rapid agrarian change in India2015 / Kirit Patel, Hom Gartaula, Derek Johnson, M. Karthikeyan
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Preserving Cultural Landscape in Homestay Programme Towards Sustainable Tourism: Brief Critical Review Concept
Abstract Cultural landscape has increased the demand for tourism in local and international level. Homestay Programme is one of community based tourism that applies cultural landscape concept in tourism destinations. However, the current Homestay...
2015 / Puteri Yuliana Samsudin, Nor Zarifah Maliki -
Developing and qualifying Civil Engineering Programs for ABET accreditation
Abstract The ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs are based upon the knowledge, skills and behavior that students acquire in a program through the curriculum. The acquired knowledge, skills and behavior are considered as student...
2014 / M. Iqbal Khan, Shehab M. Mourad, Waleed M. Zahid -
Food Security in the Arab World
Abstract Arab countries suffer from gap of food due to the incapability of the agricultural productive powers in most Arab countries to meet the growing needs for food commodities. The development of Arab food gap made her a problem of food...
2014 / Roula Khoudari -
Aspects Concerning Species Dynamic in a Complex Forage Mixture
Abstract The numerous studies undertaken in seeded grasslands topic showed that plant species have large reserves to increase productivity and quality of feed, but the mechanisms responsible for this still needs to be studied. Since these complex...
2015 / Anamaria Malinas, Ioan Rotar, Roxana Vidican, Florin Pacurar -
“Corporate System” and Green Economy in Campania Region: A Collaborative Platform for the Excellences
Abstract The different territorial systems are committed to redefining their development strategies both in virtue of the economic, social, environmental and generational demands of their citizens, and in relation to the needs of companies to be on...
2014 / R. Misso, G.P. Cesaretti, N. Marinelli, I. Viola, I.P. Borrelli -
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Bioremediation of Libyan Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil under Mesophilic and Thermophilic Conditions
Abstract A laboratory scale study was conducted to investigate the effect of temperature on bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil. The initial crude oil concentration in the soil was determined to be 38,075mg/kg of dry soil. The contaminated ...
2013 / Rafik M. Hesnawi, Farid S. Mogadami -
Effect of Nutrient Source on Indigenous Biodegradation of Diesel Fuel Contaminated Soil
Abstract Batch experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of carbon source on biodegradation ability of a diesel fuel contaminated soil. The contaminated soil was collected from near a surface oil tank located at ALBREGA Company sites in...
2013 / Rafik M. Hesnawi, Mohamed M. Adbeib -
Common Themes in Risk Evaluation Among Eight Geosequestration Projects
Abstract Risk-evaluation workshops were held during early stages of eight carbon dioxide (CO2) geosequestration (GS) projects. For all projects, the primary entities evaluated were Features, Events, and Processes (FEPs), which are broad concepts...
2013 / Ken Hnottavange-Telleen -
Does the conversion of grasslands to row crop production in semi-arid areas threaten global food supplies?
Abstract In the world's semi-arid regions, high crop demands have produced short term economic incentives to convert food production on native grasslands to dryland row crop food production, while genetic enhancements and equipment have reduced the...
2014 / David E. Clay, Sharon A. Clay, Kurtis D. Reitsma, Barry H. Dunn, Alexander J. Smart, et al. -
Preface2014 / Juhana Salim, Mahamod Ismail, Suwarno
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The Best Culinary Experience. Factors that Create Extraordinary Eating Episodes
Abstract Contemporary food consumption in Estonia follows the global trends more intently than ever before. The demands for gastronomy are very high. The purpose of this study is to identify factors that influence the experience of gastronomic...
2014 / Jaana Taar