Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Ageing Effect on the Properties of Tri-Layer Polyethylene Film Used as Greenhouse Roof
Abstract This work aims at studying the degradable effect of natural and artificial ageing on tri-layer polyethylene films used as greenhouse cover in the North Africa environment. The film was supplied by Agrofilm and made of low density...
2011 / Abdelkader Dehbi, Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad, Amar Bouaza -
Root Zone Sensors for Irrigation Management in Intensive Agriculture2009 / Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci, Giorgio Incrocci, Fernando Malorgio, Piero Battista, et al.
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Policies to promote healthy portion sizes for children
Abstract People of all ages are increasingly consuming larger portions of food. Governments worldwide are involved in the regulation of many aspects of the food supply; however, policies and programs related to serving sizes for children vary or are ...
2014 / Jennifer L. Pomeranz, Daniel P. Miller -
Principal Component Analysis of Water Pipe Flow Data
Abstract In this study the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) technique was applied to the night flow data collected from a water distribution system in South Korea. The principal components of the observed flow data were determined, and the scores...
2014 / S. Park, S.-Y. Jung -
The Harvest and Post-harvest of Traditional Pear Varieties in Hungary
Abstract We have viewed a business in Hungary from an economic point of view. The main activity there is pear growing and storage. Four varieties of different time of ripening and storing are grown there. We have measured all the relevant...
2014 / Márta Nótári, Árpád Ferencz -
Investigation of Changes in Conductivity of Juice during the Evaporation Process
Abstract The creation of this article was the necessity of experimental determination of the electric conductivity of juice depending on the concentration of solids, expressed by the empirical formula, in order to more precisely control specific...
2014 / N.V. Tikhonov, A.M. Popov, V.V. Tikhonov -
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Improving the risk assessments of critical operations to better reflect uncertainties and the unforeseen
Abstract In this paper we address risk assessments of critical operations and in particular the safe job analysis, the main aim being to improve these risk assessments by better reflecting uncertainties and the unforeseen. The work is based on the...
2015 / Henning Veland, Terje Aven -
Decision Making Support to Steer Offering Variety During Production Planning
Abstract Customers’ individual preferences are calling for more variety of the firms offerings. Faced with this situation, firms endeavor to meet customer requirements while reducing their costs and impact on environment in order to remain...
2015 / Khaled Medini, Xavier Boucher -
Exploring Human Oriented Design in Selected Botanical Gardens in Malaysia
Abstract Today, the functions of botanical gardens have greatly expanded from just preserving the plant biodiversity to creating aesthetically pleasing refuges from modern life. A study is carried out to investigate human oriented design of the...
2015 / Noriah Othman, Noralizawati Mohamed, Mohd Hisham Ariffin, Mohd Ali Waliyuddin A. Razak -
Study on Identification of Selection Indices for a Single Character to Increase Meat Production in a Population of Ropsa Carp
Abstract In the context of ensuring bio resources for future generations, scientific research of carp culture have shown that it can realize high meat production, if it respects certain conditions of race performance and the growth medium. The...
2015 / Carmen Georgeta Nicolae, Monica Paula Marin, Gratziela Victoria Bahaciu, Ion Raducuta, Laura Daniela Urdes -
Validation of a Single Camera, Spatio-temporal Gait Analysis System
Abstract The measurement of foot-surface contact position would aid the understanding of player movement and step strategy in sports such as tennis. However during competition, it is impracticable to instrument players. A markerless,...
2014 / Marcus Dunn, Steve Haake, Jon Wheat, Simon Goodwill -
Determination of Knowledge and Misconceptions of Pre-service Elementary Science Teachers about the Greenhouse Effect by Drawing
Abstract In this study, we aimed to determine pre-service elementary science teachers’ knowledge about the greenhouse effect by drawing to determine the misconceptions they have and to classify their level of knowledge. This study was carried out...
2014 / Dilek Çelikler, Zeynep Aksan -
Estimation of Genetic Parameters for in vitro Culture Traits and Selection Best Progenies for Tenera Oil Palm Tissue Culture
Abstract Low in-vitro regeneration rate of oil palm is the main limitation for clonal mass propagation. To evaluate the in-vitro performance of oil palm mass propagation, an experiment comprising 167 ortets are established and evaluated for in-vitro ...
2014 / Yogo Adhi Nugroho, I. Made Sumertajaya, Ni Made Armini Wiendi, Nurita Toruan-Mathius -
Qualitative Approach of High Energy Geothermal Sources, North East of Algeria
Abstract “In Algeria there are several high-energy geothermal sources up to 150°C medium or low temperatures (between 30°C and 150°C);” A significant number is located in the north of Algeria, which are intended for different uses. The main purpose...
2014 / D. Nechem, M. Hannouche, N. Bougherira -
Impacts of nighttime post-anthesis warming on rice productivity and grain quality in East China
Abstract The impacts of nighttime post-anthesis warming on rice productivity and grain quality in East China were evaluated for two cultivars, II You 128, an indica rice, and Wuyunjing 7, a japonica rice. Warming by 3.0°C stimulated the nighttime...
2013 / Wenjun Dong, Jin Chen, Lili Wang, Yunlu Tian, Bin Zhang, et al. -
Rapid Detection Techniques for Mechanical Properties Determination on Surface of Dioscorea Hispida Rhizome
Abstract This study introduces the potential of microwave and machine vision application as the rapid detection method in determination the amount of alkaloid via contacting the surface of Dioscorea hispida rhizome. The importance to determine the...
2014 / Syazili Roslan, Mohd. Hudzari Haji Razali, Kamarul’ Ain Mustafa, Wan Ishak Wan Ismail, Zulkifli Abbas, et al. -
Rainwater storage tank sizing: Case study of a commercial building
Abstract To revert the non-sustainable tendency of increasing surface and groundwater extraction to satisfy the rising demand of water, a more sustainable use of this essential resource must be done. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems are...
2014 / C. Matos, C. Santos, S. Pereira, I. Bentes, Monzur Imteaz -
Storm Tracking based on Rain Gauges for Flooding Control in Urban Areas
Abstract The fervent urbanization process coupled with the climate changes has been generating a series of more frequent and intense floods all over the world. Although flood risk can never be completely eradicated, its impacts require to be reduced ...
2014 / M. Carbone, G. Garofalo, G. Tomei, P. Piro -
Image of a Horse in Rock Art of Medieval Kazakhstan
Abstract This article covers the area of knowledge at the intersection of two disciplines: archeology and art history, based on archaeological evidence, which carries the information of the traditional culture of the early medieval population of...
2014 / Rinat Zhumatayev, Zhanar Kozhabekova