Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Analyses, calibration and validation of evapotranspiration models to predict grass-reference evapotranspiration in the Senegal river delta
Abstract Study region: Grass-reference evapotranspiration estimation by the Penman-Monteith method (PM-ETo) requires a number of climate variables which are not always available at all weather stations. Different alternative ETo equations have been...
2016 / Koffi Djaman, Hossein Tabari, Alpha B. Balde, Lamine Diop, Koichi Futakuchi, et al. -
‘Marseilla massiliensis’ gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from human right colon
Abstract We report here the main characteristics of ‘Marseilla massiliensis’ strain Marseille-P2475T (CSURP2475) isolated from the human right colon.
2016 / D. Ricaboni, M. Mailhe, V. Vitton, P.E. Fournier, S. Khelaifia, et al. -
Preliminary Study of Electrochemical DNA Sensor for Cucumber Mosaic Virus
Abstract An electrochemical DNA (EC-DNA) sensor using screen printed gold electrode (SPGE) was developed to detect CMV. Cyclic Voltammetric (CV) analysis was performed to characterize the working gold electrode surface using potassium ferrocyanide....
2016 / Hazalina Zulkifli, Faridah Salam, Suria Mohd Saad, Rafidah Abd Rahman, Rashid Mat Rani, et al. -
The Area of the Strait Reading Theories and Strategies for a Metropolitan Dimension
Abstract Extending across a peninsular strip going from Gioia Tauro to Melito Porto Salvo on the Calabrian side, and from Milazzo to Giardini Naxos on the Sicilian side, the Strait of Sicily sees theAspromonte massif and the Peloritani mountain...
2016 / Antonello Russo -
Towards A New Metropolitan Significance. “Implicit” Metropolises of Calabria
Abstract The paper intends to conduct a reflection on the role of metropolitan cities in regions lagging behind. In particular, we want to addresses the case of Calabria that, precisely because of its characteristic of being devoid of cities of...
2016 / Massimo Zupi, Chiara Altomare -
The Evaluation of Road Infrastructure Development Projects
Abstract The evaluation of road infrastructure development projects is an important stage in the development process, as it makes it possible to check upon completion whether the designed infrastructure meets the objectives originally set for it....
2016 / Olivier Van Damme, Hinko Van Geelen, Patricia Courange -
Resequencing of Curcuma longa L. cv. Kedaram through transcriptome profiling reveals various novel transcripts
Abstract Curcuma longa L. (Turmeric), of the family Zingiberaceae, is one of the economically as well as medicinally important plant species. It is a sterile, polyploid and vegetatively propagated spice crop cultivated usually...
2016 / Ambika Sahoo, Sudipta Jena, Suprava Sahoo, Sanghamitra Nayak, Basudeba Kar -
ecoPROSYS: An Eco-efficiency Framework Applied to a Medium Density Fiberboard Finishing Line
Abstract Assessing eco-efficiency performance of a production system is of great importance, since such assessment enables one to make an informed decision concerning economic and environmental performance of elementary systems within industrial...
2016 / A.J. Baptista, E.J. Lourenço, J.P. Pereira, F. Cunha, E.J. Silva, et al. -
Wareniklina – częściowy agonista receptorów nikotynowych w terapii zespołu uzależnienia od alkoholu
Abstract The pharmacotherapy currently used for alcohol dependence may reduce alcohol consumption and extend abstinence periods. However, it is effective in only about 30% of addicted subjects. Alcohol dependence is often accompanied by tobacco...
2016 / Natalia Obsada, Jadwiga Zalewska-Kaszubska -
Electric Conductivity Changes in Geopolymer Samples with Added Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract By incorporation of nanotubes to the current composite materials, their properties can be significantly improved. Carbon nanotubes can act as filler, which minimizes the air gaps content in the matrix. The denser structure positively...
2016 / Ivo Kusak, Miroslav Lunak, Pavel Rovnanik -
Construction of the Practical Model and Learning Program for Risk Literacy of Everyday Life: Based on Students’ Awareness
Abstract In the current Risk Society, each individual is required to obtain risk literacy for safe and secured everyday life. This study aims to conceptualize and examine the component of risk literacy for everyday life, and to construct the...
2016 / Yumiko Nara, Tomiko Sata -
Interaction effects of water salinity and hydroponic growth medium on eggplant yield, water-use efficiency, and evapotranspiration
Abstract Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is a plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. The water crisis and drought on the one hand and eggplant greenhouse crop development as one of the most popular fruit vegetables for people on the...
2016 / Farnoosh Mahjoor, Ali Asghar Ghaemi, Mohammad Hossein Golabi -
Optimal Operation of the Water-lifting Unit in Determining the Water Flow in the Water Source
Abstract It contains some features due to the peculiarities of use of the mechanized water-lifting equipment on the pasture. A variety of devices used for mechanization of water lifting on pastures can be explained by different types of intakes,...
2016 / V. Kushnir, O. Benyukh, A. Kushnir -
Integrated valuation of a nature-based solution for water pollution control. Highlighting hidden benefits
Abstract In this study we assess multiple benefits (environmental, social and economic) provided by a multi-purpose green infrastructure (a series of constructed wetlands surrounded by a park) in a peri-urban area, and compare it with the...
2016 / Camino Liquete, Angel Udias, Giulio Conte, Bruna Grizzetti, Fabio Masi -
Spatio-temporal Analysis of Hydrological Drought at Catchment Scale Using a Spatially-distributed Hydrological Model
Abstract Lately, drought is more intense and much more severe around the globe, causing more deaths than other hazards in the past century. Drought can be characterized quantitatively for its spatial extent, intensity and duration by using drought...
2016 / Vitali Diaz Mercado, Gerald Corzo Perez, Dimitri Solomatine, Henny A.J. van Lanen -
Milk losses due to bovine tropical theileriosis (Theileria annulata infection) in Algeria
Abstract The authors studied the impact of tropical theileriosis onset on milk yield decrease in 10 local bred cows in Skikda (Northern Algeria) during 2015 summer season. The milk yield decrease estimated weekly during two months was 2.76 L/day/cow ...
2016 / Ouarda Ayadi, Mohamed Gharbi, Mohamed Cherif Benchikh Elfegoun -
Benefits and challenges of molecular diagnostics for childhood tuberculosis
Abstract Expanding tuberculosis (TB)-diagnostic services, including access to rapid tests, is a World Health Organization (WHO) strategy to accelerate progress toward ending TB. Faster and more sensitive molecular tests capable of diagnosing TB and...
2016 / Cristina Gutierrez -
Similarity analysis between chromosomes of Homo sapiens and monkeys with correlation coefficient, rank correlation coefficient and cosine similarity measures
Abstract In this paper, we consider correlation coefficient, rank correlation coefficient and cosine similarity measures for evaluating similarity between Homo sapiens and monkeys. We used DNA chromosomes of genome wide genes to determine the...
2016 / Chinta Someswara Rao, S. Viswanadha Raju -
Ethnic food for longevity pursuit: assessment of Korean ethnic food2016 / Sang Chul Park
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Safety Indicators for the Marine Operations in the Installation and Operating Phase of an Offshore Wind Farm
Abstract As a measure of performance, safety indicators are already used for many types of operations, such as in the offshore oil and gas industry. The indicators are used by operators to enhance the safety and performance of the individual plants...
2016 / Helene Seyr, Michael Muskulus