Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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The New Port Autority of the “Lower Thyrrenian”: An Opportunity for the Strait of Messina Metropolitan Area
Abstract The article starts from the “National Strategic Plan of the Harbours and Logistics”, approved by the Italian Government in July 2015, setting out the development strategies of the Italian port system and providing, among the other things,...
2016 / Giuseppe Fera -
Research and Development for the International Standardization of Green Roof Systems
Abstract The article considers the problem of implementation of innovative sustainable development initiatives in the construction industry. Dealing with matters related to the application of systems of standardization in the field of design and...
2016 / Elena Korol, Natalia Shushunova -
Decision support tools for agriculture: Towards effective design and delivery
Abstract Decision support tools, usually considered to be software-based, may be an important part of the quest for evidence-based decision-making in agriculture to improve productivity and environmental outputs. These tools can lead users through...
2016 / David C. Rose, William J. Sutherland, Caroline Parker, Matt Lobley, Michael Winter, et al. -
Hazards Analysis of Routine Ship Towage operations in Indian Coastal Waters
Abstract Main cause of accidents is just not always bad luck. Literature on safety has emphasised on the facts that accident finally leads to unfortunate consequence. The first step of risk assessment is to identify the hazards that are present. The ...
2016 / Abhijit Singh, T. Bangar Raju -
Effects of sugarcane pressmud on agronomical characteristics of hybrid cultivar of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) under field conditions2016 / Vinod Kumar, A. K. Chopra
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Trigeneration Based on Biomass - Specific Field Case: Agricultural Residues from Smallholder Farms in Ghana
Abstract Many remote rural communities are ignored in rural electrification plans due to their remoteness or their relatively low demand potential. Many of those communities are rural agricultural villages that cultivate crops whose residue is a...
2016 / Pol Arranz-Piera, Oriol Bellot, Oriol Gavaldà, Francis Kemausuor, Enrique Velo -
Potential Use of Jatropha Curcas L. on Marginal Lands of Southern Italy
Abstract In the last years public and scientific debate about the reduction of CO2 and polluting emissions has intensified and the importance of renewable energies and fuel has increased. Scientific researches on the economic possibility to use wood ...
2016 / Alessandro De Rossi, Rosa Vescio, Diego Russo, Giorgio Macrì -
User-Interface Design for Individualization Services to Enhance Sustainable Consumption and Production
Abstract Mass Customization (MC) inherently offers the service of individualization of goods and services to customers aiming at better meeting customers’ personal needs. The potential to increase the sustainable performance of businesses by...
2016 / Stephan Hankammer, Maike Hora, Luca Canetta, Sultan Kaygın Sel -
Achieving environmentally sustainable growing media for soilless plant cultivation systems – A review
Abstract Soilless cultivation is recognized globally for its ability to support efficient and intensive plant production. While production systems vary, most utilize a porous substrate or growing medium for plant provision of water and nutrients....
2016 / G.E. Barrett, P.D. Alexander, J.S. Robinson, N.C. Bragg -
The mutual influence of managerial ability and social networks of farmers on participation in an organic vegetable group in Khon Kaen province, Thailand
Abstract The main objectives of this study were to analyze farmers' managerial ability, social networks, and information sharing, and to describe the two-way relationship between managerial ability and social networks. We collected data through...
2016 / Panatda Utaranakorn, Kumi Yasunobu -
An Axiomatic Design Approach for Customer Satisfaction through a Lean Start-up Framework
Abstract Value generation and customer satisfaction are the primary goals for those companies which want to be successful and profitable on the global market. Achieving these objectives is key for a middle-long term successful business model....
2016 / Andrea Girgenti, Beniamino Pacifici, Andrea Ciappi, Alessandro Giorgetti -
Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) contribution in strengthening public health laboratories systems in the African region
Abstract Background The laboratory has always played a very critical role in diagnosis of the diseases. The success of any disease programme is based on a functional laboratory network. Health laboratory services are an integral...
2016 / Nicksy Gumede, Sheick Oumar Coulibaly, Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Jean-Bosco Ndihokubwayo, Peter Nsubuga, et al. -
Willingness to Pay for Electromobility: An Investigation Among Owners of Energy-efficient Houses
Abstract This paper adds to the body of knowledge about house owners in Germany as potential early adopters of electric cars. With the help of energy efficiency standards for new constructions, interviewees were divided into two groups: owners of...
2016 / Leif Jacobs, Karolyn Laurenz, Stephan Keuchel, Christoph Thiel -
Antibacterial Activity of Extracellular Protease Isolated From an Algicolous Fungus Xylaria psidii KT30 Against Gram-Positive Bacteria2016 / Taufik Indarmawan, Apon Zaenal Mustopa, Bugi Ratno Budiarto, Kustiariyah Tarman
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Anaerococcus urinomassiliensis sp. nov., isolated from a urine sample of a 17-year-old boy affected by autoimmune hepatitis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Abstract We report the main characteristics of ‘Anaerococcus urinomassiliensis’ strain FC4T (CSURP2143) that was isolated from a urine sample of a 17-year-old boy affected by autoimmune hepatitis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. ...
2016 / A. Morand, F. Cornu, M. Tsimaratos, J.-C. Lagier, F. Cadoret, et al. -
Optimizing bio-physical conditions and pre-treatment options for breaking lignin barrier of maize stover feed using white rot fungi
Abstract The greatest limitation to utilization of maize stover by ruminants as a feed is the high concentration of lignin, which limits fibre digestibility. However, ruminants can effectively utilize maize stover if its nutritive value is improved...
2016 / Andrew M. Atuhaire, Fred Kabi, Samuel Okello, Swidiq Mugerwa, Cyprian Ebong -
Emergence of Sustainability Based Approaches in Healthcare: Expanding Research and Practice
Abstract The study explores the scope of sustainability practices in healthcare by systematically examining studies conducted on healthcare related issues within the context of sustainability. The review is focused on three main conceptual aspects – ...
2016 / Malliga Marimuthu, Hanna Paulose -
Project Risk Register Analysis Based on the Theoretical Analysis of Project Management Notion of Risk2016 / Juris Uzulāns
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Fractal Dimension of Shopping Path: Influence on Purchase Behavior in a Supermarket
Abstract This paper aims to use fractal dimensions to quantify the complexity of customer in-store movements, and proposes a purchase model factoring in the effects of complex customer movements on purchase behavior. We used the box-counting method...
2016 / Yuta Kaneko, Katsutoshi Yada -
Opportunities for Bio Fuels - Indian Scenario
Abstract Sustainable biomass resource has been receiving much attention worldwide due to the depletion of raw material for fossil fuels. However, for proper and optimal exploitation of the available biomass, there is a need to quantify the...
2016 / Nirmala Kaushik, Sanjay Singh