Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Drying Kinetics of Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) in a Drying Oven
Abstract Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) is a local seasonal fruit that has a short storage life. In this study, the effects of temperature on the drying of Nephelium Lappaceum samples were investigated. The present...
2015 / Syarifah Nor Faizah Syed Abdul Rahman, Radziah Wahid, Norazah Ab Rahman -
Productivity of pepper crop (Capsicum annuum L.) as affected by organic fertilizer, soil solarization, and endomycorrhizae
Abstract Two protected experiments were designed to study the effect of organic fertilizer, soil solarization, and endomycorrhizae on yield and fruit quality of sweet pepper. A split–split plot design was used with four replicates for each...
2013 / Mona S. Zayed, M.K.K. Hassanein, Nahed H. Esa, M.M.F. Abdallah -
Changes in Club Head Trajectory and Planarity Throughout the Golf Swing
Abstract This paper investigates the planarity and changes in club head trajectory throughout the golf swing. Four male, highly skilled golfers were captured hitting 40 shots using an optical motion capture system. Planes were fitted to four phases...
2014 / Andrew Morrison, Denise McGrath, Eric Wallace -
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka: a missing endemic district in the leishmaniasis surveillance system
Summary The purpose of this study was to describe the emergence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a district of Sri Lanka, documented at the national level as having zero incidence. We analyzed data from the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) to describe reported...
2014 / S.N. Semage, K.P.N. Pathirana, S.B. Agampodi -
FNC 2014 Preface2014 / Hossam Hassanein, Nirwan Ansari
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Analysis on the Fire Risk Existing in the Storage of Textile Materials and Textile Goods
Abstract Fires that broke out in the storage place of textile materials and textile goods, especially in open storage places, accounts for a relatively large proportion in the fire cases occurred in warehouses. Through analysing the fire risk hidden ...
2014 / Jian-yun Ma -
Productivity, quality and soil health as influenced by lime in ricebean cultivars in foothills of northeastern India
Abstract To evaluate the response to lime on cultivars of ricebean (Vigna umbellata), a field experiment was conducted during the two consecutive rabi seasons of 2010–2011 and 2011–2012 in the Nagaland foothills, India. The experiment used a...
2014 / Rakesh Kumar, Dibyendu Chatterjee, Narendra Kumawat, Avinash Pandey, Aniruddha Roy, et al. -
Modelling science as a contribution good
Abstract The non-rivalness of scientific knowledge has traditionally underpinned its status as a public good. In contrast we model science as a contribution game in which spillovers differentially benefit contributors over non-contributors. This...
2014 / Terence Kealey, Martin Ricketts -
Aspects Relating to the Organization of the Integrated Monitoring System in Romania
Abstract Human activities affect the environment in different ways with direct and indirect effects on ecosystems. The climate, the atmosphere, water and soil composition are changing. Nearly half the land surface has been modified, and over 40% of...
2014 / Angela Caunii, Monica Butnariu, Chicioreanu Teodora Daniela, Ioan Milosan -
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Food and Human Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract This paper seeks to approach the paradigm of human security from the perspectives of food security, which brings in the discussions of the new patterns of policies adopted in six countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It discusses about the ...
2014 / Haja Michel Rajaonarison -
Coastal to inland: Expansion of prawn farming for adaptation to climate change in Bangladesh
Abstract The practice of prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) farming is widespread in coastal Bangladesh due to favorable biophysical resources. However, export-oriented prawn farming is particularly vulnerable to climate change in coastal Bangladesh. ...
2015 / Nesar Ahmed, James S. Diana -
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Sustainable venture capital – catalyst for sustainable start-up success?
Abstract To address global sustainability challenges, major investments are required in sustainable businesses that deliver triple bottom line results. Although interest in sustainable businesses is on the rise, these businesses are not yet...
2015 / N.M.P. Bocken -
Groundwater Quality Assessment in Some Selected Area of Rajasthan, India Using Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision Making Tool
Abstract Groundwater is one of the primary sources for drinking and irrigation in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, India. However its quality is deteriorating due to population growth, agricultural runoff and urbanization. In this paper, fuzzy...
2015 / R. Srinivas, Prashant Bhakar, Ajit Pratap Singh -
Redefining the Proactive Role of Egyptian Architects
Abstract During the last decade, major changes took place in understanding the role of the architect, especially in Egypt. A gap appeared creating a dilemma between conflicts facing the country and the built environment architects produce. The paper ...
2015 / Karim Kesseiba -
Modelling the effect of support practices (P-factor) on the reduction of soil erosion by water at European scale
Abstract The USLE/RUSLE support practice factor (P-factor) is rarely taken into account in soil erosion risk modelling at sub-continental scale, as it is difficult to estimate for large areas. This study attempts to model the P-factor in the...
2015 / Panos Panagos, Pasquale Borrelli, Katrin Meusburger, Emma H. van der Zanden, Jean Poesen, et al. -
Evaluation of Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI) for Eggplant under Varying Irrigation Regimes Using Surface and Subsurface Drip Systems
Abstract The main objective of this research is to evaluate crop water stress index (CWSI) on eggplant under various irrigation regimes applied with subsurface and surface drip systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The field...
2015 / Yeşim Bozkurt Çolak, Attila Yazar, İlker Çolak, Havva Akça, Gülşen Duraktekin -
A Review of Existing Carbon Capture and Storage Cluster Projects and Future Opportunities
Abstract In this study different carbon capture and storage cluster projects have been reviewed based on their technical as well as business plan. The technical details for each cluster cover all of the key parameters relating to size, location,...
2014 / Prachi Singh, Mike Haines -
Econometric estimation of groundwater irrigation efficiency of cotton cultivation farms in Pakistan
Abstract Study region Lodhran and Jhang districts in the Central and South Punjab province of Pakistan. Study focus Pakistan is amongst the largest groundwater...
2014 / Muhammad Arif Watto, Amin W. Mugera