Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Building partnerships to scale up conservation: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program in the Lake Erie watershed
Abstract Harmful algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) can be considered a wicked problem—there are conflicting interpretations of the problem and science, stakeholders have different values and goals, and there is no definitive...
2016 / Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Andrew Allman, Doug Busdeker, Lara Beal Moody, William G. Stanley -
Persian Garden, Cultural Sustainability and Environmental Design Case Study Shazdeh Garden
Abstract This study will help researchers in coming up with designs that will develop the situation of life of people living in harsh environs also will help designers in coming up with designs that preserve the environment while getting better the...
2016 / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Nazanin Nafisi, Sara Nafisi -
Extraction of Oil from Rubber Seed through Hydraulic Press and Kinetic Study of Acid Esterification of Rubber Seed Oil
Abstract Rubber seed oil is a potential source for biodiesel production. Present work focuses on oil extraction from rubber seed by mechanical pressing method and kinetic study of acid esterification process. Rubber seeds were deshelled, dried,...
2016 / C.S. Sabarish, Jilse Sebastian, C. Muraleedharan -
The Quality Perception of Fresh Berries: An Empirical Survey in the German Market
Abstract The present work aimed to investigate the main quality attributes that influence the purchase decisions of fresh berries. To this regard, an empirical survey has been conducted by interviewing 200 consumers of fresh berries at the exit of...
2016 / Domenico Farruggia, Marina Crescimanno, Antonino Galati, Salvatore Tinervia -
Effects of electrolysis time and electric potential on chlorine generation of electrolyzed deep ocean water
Abstract Electrolyzed water is a sustainable disinfectant, which can comply with food safety regulations and is environmentally friendly. A two-factor central composite design was adopted for studying the effects of electrolysis time and electric...
2016 / Guoo-Shyng Wang Hsu, Yi-Fa Lu, Shun-Yao Hsu -
Distribution of bacterial contamination in non-sterile pharmaceutical materials and assessment of its risk to the health of the final consumers quantitatively
Abstract Bacterial contamination control in pharmaceutical products is a critical aspect in the field of drug manufacturing industry due to the encountered risk to the patients' health and possibly their life. The application of commercial bacterial ...
2016 / Mostafa Essam Eissa -
Construction Projects’ Indicators Improvement Using Selected Metaheuristic Algorithms
Abstract In this paper authors present methods currently used in construction for scheduling and tasks sequencing. Authors present sample construction problem. Basing on the example, authors compare selected metaheuristic algorithms (genetic...
2016 / Jerzy Rosłon, Jacek Zawistowski -
Landscape Rurality: New Challenge for The Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Poland
Abstract The standard of country living was a matter of Polish elites’ concern from the eighteenth century. In different historical conditions different concepts of the rural renewal were formed. Today in rural areas of Poland some spatial processes ...
2016 / Anna Górka -
Special issue on the 6th conference on industrial computed tomography 2016 (iCT2016)2016 / Johann Kastner
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Search for Rational Single Wall Construction of Reinforced Concrete Cylindrical Reservoirs
Abstract An integral and unprofitable part of high tech complexes for liquefaction, allocation and taking over liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a large, above ground cryogenic reservoir (CR). It is a composite engineering structure for storing great...
2016 / Vu Le Quyen, D.R. Mailyan -
The Relaunch of the Calabro-Lucana Railway as Territorial and Metropolitan Infrastructure
Abstract The modernization of a railway line is always an important project but it assumes a strategic role if it is developed in a complex territory such as the northern district of Calabria. The technological upgrade of the Cosenza-Catanzaro line...
2016 / Pierfrancesco Celani, Roberta Falcone -
Use of spectral reflectance for indirect selection of yield potential and stability in Pacific Northwest winter wheat
Abstract The use of canopy spectral reflectance as a high throughput selection method has been recommended to augment genetic gain from yield based selection in highly variable environments. The objectives of this study were to estimate genotypic...
2016 / Shiferaw A. Gizaw, Kimberly Garland-Campbell, Arron H. Carter -
Canonical Correlation Analysis for Geographical and Chronological Responses
Abstract Data containing information about observed location and time are called geographical and chronological data. The purpose of this paper is to propose how we can analyze geographical and chronological data with multiple response variables by...
2016 / Mariko Yamamura, Hirokazu Yanagihara, Hiroko Kato Solvang, Nils Øien, Tore Haug -
Drought effects on US maize and soybean production: spatiotemporal patterns and historical changes2016 / Samuel C Zipper, Jiangxiao Qiu, Christopher J Kucharik
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The Cause of Occurrence of Microorganisms in Civil Engineering and the Dangers Associated with their Growth
Abstract The paper is focused on degradation caused by microorganisms, a process called biodegradation, and on risks for human health caused by them. Bacteria and algae are the primary microorganisms on external building surfaces. These pioneer...
2016 / Pavla Ryparová, Richard Wasserbauer, Zuzana Rácová -
Parameters of SCC Concrete Supplemented with Chalcedonite Powder
Abstract The results of the compressive strength tests, water absorption and rising capillary of SCC concrete modified by chalcedonite powder are presented in the article. The additive used in laboratory research was final waste stored in heaps in...
2016 / Anna Kotwa -
3D Interactive Simulation System (3DISS) Using Multimedia Application Authoring Platform for Landscape Planning Support System
Abstract Recently, 3D simulation technology has been used as a communication tool in public meetings to facilitate public participation in planning and design development review. The development of 3D visualization that performs an interactive...
2016 / Herry Santosa, Shinji Ikaruga, Takeshi Kobayashi -
Modeling of Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/AC by Using Linear Probability Model, Logit and Complementary Log Transformation
Abstract This current research is aimed study the modeling of photocatalytic activity of ZnO immobilized activated carbon(ZnO/AC) by using statistical model: linear, exponential, logistic transformation and complementary log model. ZnO/AC was...
2016 / Jaka Nugraha, Is Fatimah -
Decline Curve Based Models for Predicting Natural Gas Well Performance
Abstract The productivity of a gas well declines over its production life as cannot cover economic policies. To overcome such problems, the production performance of gas wells should be predicted by applying reliable methods to analyse the decline...
2016 / Arash Kamari, Amir H. Mohammadi, Moonyong Lee, Tariq Mahmood, Alireza Bahadori -
A Model-based Framework for Selection and Development of Multi-functional and Adaptive Strategies to Cope with Urban Floods
Abstract The main drivers increasing pressure on urban drainage infrastructure, are climate change and population growth. Changes in rainfall characteristics and increment of urbanization are consequences of these factors, which can affect directly...
2016 / Alida Alves, Arlex Sanchez, Berry Gersonius, Zoran Vojinovic