Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Thermal Behaviour of Corn/Cotton Stalk Blends during Co-pyrolysis
Abstract The pyrolysis behaviors and pyrolysis kinetics of corn straw (YM), cotton stalk(MG) and blends at different proportion were studied by TG-DSC technique. The results indicate that two kinds of biomass straw can be mixed fully. The pyrolysis...
2015 / Xing Xianjun, Li Hui, Ma Peiyong, Sun Yadong, Hu Yunlong, et al. -
Baylisascaris procyonis in wild raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Denmark
Abstract The nematode Baylisascaris procyonis, which may cause severe clinical disease in humans and animals, is emerging in Europe after its introduction with raccoons (Procyon lotor) from North America. B. procyonis has a broad spectrum of...
2016 / Mohammad Nafi Solaiman Al-Sabi, Mariann Chriél, Mette Sif Hansen, Heidi Larsen Enemark -
Effects of adherence to antiretroviral therapy on body mass index, immunological and virological status of Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS
Abstract Objective This study determined the effect of adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on body mass index (BMI) and immunological and virological parameters of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) attending ...
2015 / S.A. Olowookere, A.A. Fatiregun, M.M.A. Ladipo, E.A. Abioye-Kuteyi, I.F. Adewole -
River Flow Model Using Artificial Neural Networks
Abstract The use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) is becoming increasingly common in the analysis of hydrology and water resources problems. In this research, an ANN was developed and used to model the rainfall-runoff relationship, in a...
2015 / Imen Aichouri, Azzedine Hani, Nabil Bougherira, Larbi Djabri, Hicham Chaffai, et al. -
Bran data of total flavonoid and total phenolic contents, oxygen radical absorbance capacity, and profiles of proanthocyanidins and whole grain physical traits of 32 red and purple rice varieties
Abstract Phytochemicals in red and purple bran rice have potential health benefit to humans. We determined the phytochemicals in brans of 32 red and purple global rice varieties. The description of the origin and physical traits of the whole grain...
2016 / Ming-Hsuan Chen, Anna M. McClung, Christine J. Bergman -
Impact of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Level on Powdery Mildew (Blumeria graminis f.sp. tritici) Severity in Wheat Depends on the Pathotype × Genotype Interaction
Abstract Disease resistance is influenced by a variety of environmental factors. The rise in the atmospheric CO2 level affects plant metabolism, physiology and development; which has an impact on pathogen invasion and the disease progress. The aim...
2015 / S. Bencze, J. Komáromi, G. Vida, K. Puskás, K. Balla, et al. -
Litter Production of Logged-over Forest using Indonesia Selective Cutting System and Strip Planting (TPTJ) at PT. Sari Bumi Kusuma
Abstract Enrichment is a planting activity in logged-over areas with less natural regeneration of commercial species. Enrichment planting on Indonesian Silvicultural System of Selective Cutting and Strip Planting (TPTJ) aims to increase the...
2015 / Eko Prasetyo, S. Hardiwinoto, H. Supriyo, Widiyatno -
Spatial Distribution and Habitat Use of Javan Langur (Presbytis Comata): Case Study in District of Kuningan
Abstract Javan langur (Presbytis comata) is grouped into one of priority species for conservation. However, little is known about the distribution of the population that can support conservation effort. The research is identify the distribution of...
2016 / Toto Supartono, Lilik Budi Prasetyo, Agus Hikmat, Agus Priyono Kartono -
Universities’ Emerging Missions to Foster Sustainability of Rural Areas: Multiple Case Studies From The Marche Region
Abstract This paper explores a new emerging function for Universities: that of co-creation for sustainability (Trencher et al., 2013, 2014a, 2014b). Contribution to sustainability involves an engagement in place-based, multi-stakeholder partnerships ...
2016 / Chiara Rinaldi, Alessio Cavicchi -
The Contribution of Psychotherapeutic Means in Developing of Adaptive Behaviours to Youth Sportsmen
Abstract This study tries to highlight the contribution of the means psychotherapeutic in providing “guided recovery”, the sport‘s trophotrope component of training and establishes the most effective relaxation techniques that can provide increased...
2014 / Mihaela Apostu -
Influence of different pulp capping materials to induce coronal tooth discoloration
Abstract Aim This study aimed to evaluate the influence of white MTA, gray MTA, calcium hydroxide and calcium aluminate cement (CAC) in tooth color when used as pulp capping materials. ...
2016 / Natália Gomes e Silva Leonardo, Luiza Helena Silva Almeida, Ayumi Kodama, Marcos Jacobovitz, Alexandre Severo Masotti, et al. -
Investigating Shear Stability of Rugby Union Natural Turf Pitches
Abstract The stability of natural Rugby Union pitches continues to be a recurring problem at all levels of the game. The effects of poor turf stability are seen when the pitch surface shears under player loading, creating divots and an uneven...
2015 / F.D. Anderson, P. Fleming, P. Sherratt, K. Severn -
Traditional use and management of NTFPs in Kangchenjunga Landscape: implications for conservation and livelihoods2016 / Yadav Uprety, Ram C. Poudel, Janita Gurung, Nakul Chettri, Ram P. Chaudhary
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Evaluation of alcoholic alkaline treated rice starch as a binder2015 / Padungkwan Chitropas, Yanisa Boonwatcharapan, Saengrawee Sutthiparinyanont
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The Significance of Hari Raya Food Towards Malay Community in Malaysia
Abstract It is becoming a long tradition regardless generations for the Malay community to prepare and served traditional foods for Hari Raya celebration. Through observation and interview procedures, this paper describes the significance of...
2015 / Mohd Shazali Md. Sharif, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari, Norazmir Md Nor, Rosmaliza Muhammad -
Preface2015 / Aytekin İşman, Ahmet Eskicumali
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Responses of a Grassland Ecosystem to 17 Years of Free-air CO2 Enrichment
Abstract Grasslands comprise 70% of all agricultural land worldwide, and provide fodder for life-stock and besides being habitats for flora and wildlife, they contain large carbon and nitrogen stocks. Elevated CO2 concentrations usually increase...
2015 / L.C. Andresen, N. Yuan, J. Luterbacher, G. Moser, C. Müller, et al. -
Sustainable Technology for Using Bio-Waste in Rural and Urban Regions in South- and South-East-Asia
Abstract In many South-East-Asian countries is big lack of organic fertilizers for sustainable crop production, although there are many sources of biodegradable waste material. The best and sustainable way to convert the bio-waste from different...
2016 / Michael H. Böhme, Le Hung Anh -
Compliment Responses in Peninsular Spanish. Exploratory and Contrastive Study Conducted on Women from Madrid, Valencia, Catalonia, Andalusia and Castile-Leon
Abstract The aim of the present paper is to examine the influence of the “origin” variable when responding to compliments on physical appearance and belongings in Spain. Participants of the research are female native speakers of Spanish from five...
2015 / Hugo Lázaro Ruiz, Ana Ramajo Cuesta -
Urbanites, smallholders, and the quest for empathy: Prospects for collaborative planning in the periurban Shullcas Valley, Peru
Abstract Given the regional geographic specificities of Central Andean valleys, the social and environmental impact of dispersed urbanization on smallholder farmers is particularly high in the new urban peripheries of Peruvian mountain cities....
2016 / Andreas Haller