Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Editorial Preface2016 / Stephen S. Tobe
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Genome sequence of Bradyrhizobium embrapense strain CNPSo 2833T, isolated from a root nodule of Desmodium heterocarpon2016 / Jakeline Renata Marçon Delamuta, Renan Augusto Ribeiro, Douglas Fabiano Gomes, Renata Carolini Souza, Ligia Maria Oliveira Chueire, et al.
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The Urban Sectorization of Lúcio Costa's Modernism and the Emergency of Heat Islands in the Capital of Brazil
Abstract The aim of the article is to present a new approach for understanding the urban design effects on heat island phenomena, studying the case of the city of Brasilia. Satellite images and comparing simulations from two distinct areas of the...
2016 / Caio Frederico e Silva, Isabela Ferrari, Júlia Markiewicz -
Evaluation Factor for District Heating Network Heat Loss with Respect to Network Geometry
Abstract The district heating (DH) networks are widely in use in northern countries. It is often necessary to compare the efficiency of different DH networks from their size and layout and for this purpose mostly the “relative heat loss” is used....
2016 / Vladislav Masatin, Eduard Latõšev, Anna Volkova -
Outrigger Systems to Mitigate Disproportionate Collapse in Building Structures
Abstract Outrigger systems are often used to transfer lateral forces to the foundation. They are particularly designed to control drift in tall buildings due to wind and seismic forces. Progressive collapse resistant design focusses on reducing the...
2016 / Osama Ahmed Mohamed, Omar Najm -
Technology of Implementation of the Pitched Green Roof on the Testing Building EnviHut
Abstract The idea of green roofs with simple application aims for expansion of using green roofs in the contemporary construction industry. The local climatic conditions of larger urban units may be positively affected due to numerous incidences of...
2016 / Petr Selník, Klára Nečadová, Martin Mohapl -
A review on Latvian Historical Building Stock with Heavy Walls
Abstract The conservation of historic buildings’ cultural values and the improvement of their energy performance can be perceived as rather contradictory. A thermal insulation cannot always be applied on the exterior surface of external walls. In...
2016 / Andra Blumberga, Kristaps Kass, Edite Kamendere -
Landfill Leachate as an Additive in Sand-lime Products
Abstract Sand-lime blocks are ecological products. They are produced from natural raw materials: lime, sand and water. Sand-lime elements (also known as silicates) meet ecological requirements both at the production and operation stage. In the...
2016 / Ryszard Dachowski, Milena Nowek -
Agricultural input credit in Sub-Saharan Africa: Telling myth from facts
Abstract Recent evidence shows that many Sub-Saharan African farmers use modern inputs, but there is limited information on how these inputs are financed. We use recent nationally representative data from four countries to explore input financing...
2016 / Serge G. Adjognon, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, Thomas A. Reardon -
Green Roof Effects in a Case Study of Rome (Italy)
Abstract Outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is an important goal that contributes to pedestrians’ health. Urban heat island (UHI) is a phenomenon tightly associated with the development of cities and urban expansion. Its effect is defined as...
2016 / Gabriele Battista, Eleonora M. Pastore, Luca Mauri, Carmine Basilicata -
The Liberty Style - Italian Art Nouveau Architecture2016 / Vasilii Goriunov
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Research Concerning the Correlation between Crop Load, Leaf Area and Grape Yield in Few Grapevine Varieties
Abstract Several red grapevine varieties like Feteasca neagra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir, Merlot, Burgund and Cadarca were investigated during 2014-2015 in the vineyard Minis-Maderat. Following research, correlations and mathematical models...
2016 / Alin Dobrei, lina Dobrei, Gheorghe Posta, Marcel Danci, Eleonora Nistor, et al. -
Exploring the Links between the Average Income and the Arrivals’ Number in Tourist Accommodation Establishments in Romania
Abstract This paper aims to presents a facet of tourist activity in Romania through the indicators of tourist arrivals in accommodation units, the number of tourist accommodation units and the degree of occupancy in these units. Data available on...
2016 / Ionela Mituko Vlad, Toma Adrian Dinu, Elena Stoian -
Biochemical Characterization of Industrially Produced Rapeseed Meal as a Protein Source in Food Industry
Abstract Rapeseed meal is a by-product of oil production which is primarily used in feed industry. The application of the rapeseed meal as a protein source in food industry is an alternative which leads to a better and more complete use of this...
2016 / Petya Ivanova, Vesela Chalova, Galina Uzunova, Lidia Koleva, Ivan Manolov -
Comprehensive Management of Industrial Heritage Sites as A Basis for Sustainable Regeneration
Abstract When discussing sustainable development, it is essential to equally consider all of its aspects: environmental, economic, and social. The experience in Slovenia shows that the third dimension, the social one, is often neglected, even though ...
2016 / Sonja Ifko -
Integrated and Sustainable Service Level Benchmarking of Urban Bus System
Abstract Modal Shares of Public Transports are declining in many developing cities in India. Deteriorating quality of Public Transport has forced many commuters to shift from Public Transport to Personal modes. This shift has translated into ever...
2016 / Pradeep Chaitanya Jasti, V. Vinayaka Ram -
Optimizing the Use of Mineral and Organic Nitrogen Fertilizers for Barley Crops on Reddish Preluvosoil at Moara Domnesca
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present the research conducted in the agricultural year of 2014-2015, situated on the experimental field of the Department of Soil Sciences, at Moara Domneasca, on red soil. The barley crop is part of a crop...
2016 / Theodora Borugă, Costică Cıontu, Iulian Borugă, Dumitru-Ilie Săndoıu -
Analysis of the Coupling Between CHP and EHP in an Office Building Applied to the Italian Energy Market
Abstract The increasing need for energy and cost efficient solutions for thermal and electric supply is giving new life to CHP plants, even for small power sizes. It is renowned that the optimal application of a CHP plant is to satisfy as much as...
2016 / Sandro Magnani, Piero Danti, Lorenzo Pezzola -
Impact of Urban Morphology Parameters on Microclimate
Abstract Urbanization process has dramatically influenced urban climate and environment. In the urban planning and design practice, there are several important parameters such as sky view factor, floor area ratio, site coverage ratio and building...
2016 / Ruihan Wei, Dexuan Song, Nyuk Hien Wong, Miguel Martin -
Assessment of Food Security Risk Level Using Type 2 Fuzzy System
Abstract In the paper, the assessment of food security using type-2 fuzzy system is presented. For this purpose, the input parameters cereal yield, cereal production, and economic growth are selected and the relationship between these parameters and ...
2016 / Rahib H. Abiyev, Kaan Uyar, Umit Ilhan, Elbrus Imanov