Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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UPLC Rapid Quantification of Ascorbic Acid in Several Fruits and Vegetables Extracted Using Different Solvents
Abstract Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is mostly found in natural products such as fruits and vegetables. Ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method has been developed to compare the ascorbic acid content in some fresh fruits (apple, orange) ...
2016 / Ramona Cotruţ, Liliana Bădulescu -
Equipment Maintenance Challenges and Solutions for Capacity Building and Sustainability in the Training of Engineers: The Case for the University of Zimbabwe
Abstract Engineering equipment in some Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Sub-Saharan Africa is underutilized, obsolete or in poor working condition owing to lack of expertise, aging or maintenance-related challenges respectively. A research...
2016 / Wilson R. Nyemba, Able Mashamba, Charles Mbohwa -
Urban Hackathon – Alternative Information Based and Participatory Approach to Urban Development
Abstract Although hackathon is generally known and used event-format in the world of software engineering, it has in recent years also been used in other fields, as i.e. participatory urbanism, in US often referred to as civic hackathon. Hackathon...
2016 / Kaja Pogačar, Andrej Žižek -
Research Regarding the Use of Natural Predators for the Control of Pests for Pepper in Protected Culture
Abstract The experiment was conducted in solarium, in a pepper culture, using 2 hybrids: Red Night F1 for bell pepper and Kaptur F1 for long pepper. During the experiment, the influence of biological combat with natural predators and of chemical...
2016 / Gheorghita Hoza, Ionela Dobrin, Maria Dinu, Alexandra Becherescu, Viorel Ilie, et al. -
The Mature Trees in Recreation Areas and Its Role in Enhancing Quality of Life
Abstract The research is regarding a study on mature trees in recreation areas towards public in enhancing the quality of human life. A mature tree offers aesthetics values and precious impact on sustainable human life. This research is to identify...
2016 / Firdaus Chek Sulaiman, Ramly Hasan, Ely Rouzee Jamaluddin -
Management Tool for Streamlining City Logistics
Abstract This paper aims to present and discuss the methodology for implementing the SULP (Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan) as part of the Sustainable Urban Mobility approach on a step by step basis, operative working details (including specific...
2016 / Marcin Foltyński -
Elimination of sleeping sickness in Uganda could be jeopardised by conflict in South Sudan2016 / Albert Picado, Joseph Ndung'u
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Effect of Eggshell as a Calcium Source of Breeder Cock Diet on Semen Quality
Abstract The experiment was conducted to determine the effects of calcium source (coarse limestone, fine limestone and grounded eggshell) in breeder cock diets on feed intake and semen quality. Fifteen Arbor Acres breeder cocks at 61 weeks of age...
2016 / Krittiya Lertchunhakiat, Pornpan Saenphoom, Manassanun Nopparatmaitree, Supawadee Chimthong -
Advantages and Drawbacks of Using Group Work in Translator Training
Abstract Nowadays the role of a lecturer has considerably changed as the study process has become more student-centered. Students’ cooperation and communication, sharing knowledge and ideas have become highly valuable. The aim of the research was to ...
2016 / Antra Roskosa, Diana Rupniece -
Genetic Differentiation and Similarity Degree Quantified by Statistical Parameters in the Romanian Sheep Breeds
Abstract The paper proposes some procedures for quantifying the biological relations among the four main indigenous sheep breed types from Romanian (Merino, Tsigai, Tsurcana and Karakul) depending on their genetic endowment. The investigational...
2016 / Gheoghe Hrincă -
Computer-assisted image analysis in the diagnosis of gynaecological lesions: A quantitative and comparative investigation of haematoxylin-eosin with special dyes on tissue
Abstract Background Morphometry and quantitative image analysis have shown considerable potential for diagnostic applications because they eliminate subjectivity and increase the measurement reproducibility. In our study, we...
2016 / F.M. Onyije, A.A. Ngokere, A.E. Ligha, O.O. Mgbere, O.G. Avwioro -
Risk Index Calculation of Flood Protection Object in Malcov Village
Abstract Flood protection is at present very actual topic and it has come to the forefront due to the increased incidence of climatic and hydrological extremes, and the related increased incidence of flood events. Flood protection objects –...
2016 / Martina Zeleňáková, Lenka Zvijáková, Pavol Purcz -
Setting Objectives and Developing Planning Concepts as Part of the Process of Design of Russian Urban Recreation Areas (The Social Aspect)
Abstract The co-authors discuss the prospects for the development of urban sports facilities that may occupy both subterranean and overground spaces. The co-authors have conducted a sociological poll in several Russian cities and towns to identify...
2016 / Zinaida Ivanova, Marina Afonina -
Research for Identifying the Optimal Strategy of Weed Control and Fertilization on Wheat Crop
Abstract Wheat is considered the most important crop, with a high content in protein and carbohydrates, and by balance between them. Grains can be transported and preservation for long term without difficulty, and have a high ecological plasticity,...
2016 / Mihai Gidea, Aurelian Penescu, Adrian Iavnic, Andreea Lupu, Elena Magargiu, et al. -
Assessing Extreme Events for Energy Meteorology: Media and Scientific Publications to Track the Events of a North Sea Storm
Abstract Important issues for energy meteorology are to assess environmental conditions for normal operating conditions and extreme events for the ultimate limit state of engineering structures. Autumn and winter storms are a challenge for onshore...
2016 / Anthony James Kettle -
Properties of Bricks and Masonry of Historical Buildings as a Background for Safe Renovation Measures
Abstract This article is the first approach of research aimed to recognize historical building materials and their properties, analyzing safe and effective renovation measures to decrease energy consumption for heating of buildings built before...
2016 / Edite Kamendere, Linda Grava, Kristaps Zvaigznitis, Agris Kamenders, Andra Blumberga -
Innovative Precipitation in Emulsion Process: Toward a Non-nuclear Industrial Application
Abstract A precipitation in emulsion process has been proposed by Borda et al. in 2008 for the continuous precipitation of lanthanides or actinides as oxalate, in order to either increase the production capacity or allow the precipitation of...
2016 / Marion Ollivier, Julie Flouret, Gilles Borda, Sophie Charton -
Carbon Release from Agricultural Cultivated Peats at Sungai Hitam Wetland, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia
Abstract This research aimed to determine CO2 emission related to agricultural activities in peat soils. The research was conducted in peak of drought season, August, 2015 at Sungai Hitam, Bengkulu, Indonesia. In order to get representative sampling ...
2016 / Muhammad Faiz Barchia -
Issues of Energy Retrofitting of a Modern Public Housing Estates: The ‘Giorgio Morandi’ Complex at Tor Sapienza, Rome, 1975-1979
Abstract Energy retrofitting of historical residential buildings represents today an interesting challenge of the building sector. This is true especially in Italy where great part of the national buildingstock dates back to pre-modern and modern...
2016 / Francesco Mancini, Simona Salvo, Veronica Piacentini -
Optimum Ratio of Chicken Manure and Napier Grass in Single Stage Anaerobic Co-digestion
Abstract This study examined an optimum ratio of chicken manure to Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum, Schum.) for single stage anaerobic digestion in batch reactor. Carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio of chicken manure was 8.22 and Napier grass was...
2016 / Panomchai Weerayutsil, Umaporn Khoyun, Kulyakorn Khuanmar