Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Defining greenspace: Multiple uses across multiple disciplines
Abstract Greenspace research has been driven by an emerging interest in the impact that biodiversity and ecosystem function has on life in urban areas. Studies from multiple disciplines across the life, physical and social sciences investigate the...
2016 / Lucy Taylor, Dieter F. Hochuli -
Torrefaction of Empty Fruit Bunches in Inert Condition at Various Temperature and Time
Abstract Malaysia is overdependence on fossil fuels as the primary source of energy. The issues related to environmental effects and energy security has driven the nation towards renewable energy, specifically biomass. The lignocellulosic biomass...
2016 / Mohammad Hisham Sulaiman, Yoshimitsu Uemura, Mohammad Tazli Azizan -
Local Residents’ Awareness towards the Issue of Mangrove Degradation in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
Abstract Mangroves in Malaysia reside coastlines and the largest areas of mangrove are in the Northern Sabah. They sheltered at the shores of the west coast. Over four decades since 1980, mangroves are recorded to be declining due to various causes. ...
2016 / Mazni Adibah Abd Rahman, M. Zainora Asmawi -
Evaluation of Performance Differences between Manufacturing Sites
Abstract In order to profit from local differences regarding factor costs, ensure proximity to customers and get access to new markets most of today's manufacturing companies established production sites around the world. Usually the performance of...
2016 / Christina Reuter, Jan-Philipp Prote, Margarete Stöwer -
Characterization of rhizobia isolates obtained from nodules of wild genotypes of common bean2016 / Aline Assis Cardoso, Michel de Paula Andraus, Tereza Cristina de Oliveira Borba, Claudia Cristina Garcia Martin-Didonet, Enderson Petrônio de Brito Ferreira
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Exploring the potential role of public drain managers in motivating agricultural conservation practices
Abstract A current lawsuit by the Des Moines Water Works against three upstream Iowa counties raises the prospect that agricultural drain managers nationwide will bear greater responsibility to promote conservation practices that protect downstream...
2016 / John M. Kerr, Matt Meersman, Erin Fuller, Mary K. Fales -
Effect of UV-C Radiation on Shelf life of Vacuum Package Colossoma Macropomum x Piaractus Mesopotamicus Fillets
Abstract Colossoma macropomum x Piaractus mesopotamicus (CP) is a freshwater fish with greatest commercial importance in Brazil. Fillets of CP are highly perishable food and preservation technology with UV-C could improve food...
2016 / Fernanda de Oliveira Bottino, Bruna Leal Rodrigues, Joanna Damazio de Nunes Ribeiro, César Aquiles Lázaro, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior -
Growth pattern and natural mortality of elephant fishes (Mormyrus kannume, Mormyridae) in the Damietta branch of Nile, Egypt
Abstract The present study sheds light on the growth pattern of the elephant snout fish (Mormyrus kannume, Mormyridae) in the Damietta branch of the Nile during the period from January to December 2010. This is done through studying the biometric...
2016 / Evelyn Ragheb -
Effect of Biochar Type and Rate of Application on Maize Yield Indices and Water Use Efficiency on an Ultisol in Ghana
Abstract In an integrated approach to cut-down on inorganic fertilizer use by smallholder farmers for agricultural production through the use of biochar, a split-split plot experimental design with three replications was carried to determine the...
2016 / Edward Yeboah, Gideon Asamoah, Boafo Kofi, Akwasi Adutwum Abunyewa -
Application of Geographic Information Systems in Identifying Accessible Sites for Jatropha Curcas Production in Ethiopia
Abstract Jatropha curcas L. is an oil bearing plant growing in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This plant is considered to be a potential solution to the prevailing shortage of fossil fuel and the resulting...
2016 / Habitamu Taddese -
Comparative study of Georgian breeds of mulberry silkworm according to the main biotechnological characteristics
Abstract Efficiency of natural silk thread production is conditioned completely by high productivity of mulberry silkworm breeds and hybrids and by biotechnological characteristics of cocoon. Silk capacity is one of the most significant indices of...
2016 / N. Baramidze, M. Khutsishvili, Z. Tskaruashvili, I. Gujabidze -
Adsorptive Resource Recovery from Human Urine: System Design, Parametric Considerations and Response Surface Optimization
Abstract Despite its high concentration, potential availability and hence, potential reusability of nutrients, human urine continues to be flushed away in our toilets. The poor management of nutrients in our built environment in lieu of the...
2016 / Prithvi Simha, Paurush Banwasi, Melvin Mathew, M. Ganesapillai -
Buildings and Their Integration in Communities: Case Study of a Parking Plaza
Abstract The development of projects in isolation and such treatment by urban development authorities can lead to socioeconomic success or failure in projects. This dilemma has its roots in poor initial planning both at the level of individual...
2016 / Tayyab Ahmad, Muhammad Jamaluddin Thaheem, Amad Anwar, Zia ud Din -
New Networking Perspectives towards Mediterranean Territorial Cohesion: The Multidimensional Approach of Cultural Routes
Abstract In the context of Europe 2020 Strategy, where the cities’ role in the global competition brings along a scale shift in terms of networking system, the paper refers to a research project investigating the potential socio-economic impact of...
2016 / Giuseppina Cassalia, Carmen Tramontana, Claudia Ventura -
Some problems of forest management of Georgia
Abstract Forests are the most important resource of our planet. The usefulness of forests is spread from commercial exploitation of them for timber and other products to maintenance of wildlife, ecological balance, prevention of soil erosion, etc....
2016 / T. Patarkalashvili -
The Unesco Intangible Heritage as Input for the Development of Rural Areas: A Theoretical Model for the Valorization of the Mediterranean Diet
Abstract The study aims to identify guidelines for defining a model of cultural planning, oriented to the development of the city of Reggio Calabria as a metropolitan centre. It will focus specifically on the rural areas, to provide an integrated...
2016 / Tiziana Meduri, Daniele Campolo, Immacolata Lorè -
Resources of the Nature and Resource of Culture: An “Original” Metropolis for Reggio Calabria
Abstract The paper highlights the originalities offers from metropolitan areas like that of Reggio Calabria. Here the human actions found their peculiarities and richness thanks to the close dialogue with the earth's resources and to their use. So...
2016 / Stefano Aragona -
How an Innovative Membrane Brought a Vision to Life
Abstract The new Piotrkowska Street tram stop canopy is a striking and elegant addition to the historical city centre of Łódź (Poland), a town once referred to as the “Polish Manchester” due to the rapid growth in industry growth during the 19th...
2016 / Wiktor Kowalski, Sławomir Pastuszka, Paul Romain -
Experimental Study on Electrical Properties of Steel-fibre Reinforced Concrete
Abstract The electrical resistivity is an important parameter describing materials’ ability to conduct electric current. Dry cementitious materials exhibit very high value of the electrical resistivity due to their insulating nature. Indeed, the...
2016 / Lukáš Fiala, Jan Toman, Jan Vodička, Václav Ráček -
Dynamic Land Use Change and Sustainable Urban Development in a Third-tier City within Yangtze Delta
Abstract The main purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between dynamic land use change and sustainable urban development in a typical third-tier city within Yangtze Delta. This study also attempts to provide suggestions in terms of...
2016 / Wei Gu, Jian Guo, Ke Fan, Edwin H.W. Chan