Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Characterization of Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) Waste Pectin as Influenced by Various Extraction Conditions
Abstract Pectin was extracted from jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) waste using three different extraction conditions to assess its potentiality as an alternative source of commercial pectin. Jackfruit waste was treated separately with ammonium...
2014 / R. Begum, M.G. Aziz, M.B. Uddin, Y.A. Yusof -
Chemical Sensors for Prostate Cancer Detection Oriented to Non-invasive Approach
Abstract Metabolism processes reflect the health state of human body. On this basis it is possible to look at the human body as a biosystem transfer function having as inputs the sources originated from environmental and as outputs the metabolic...
2014 / Marco Santonico, Giorgio Pennazza, Anastasios D. Asimakopoulos, Dario Del Fabbro, Roberto Miano, et al. -
Critical Review of Multi-criteria Decision Aid Methods in Conceptual Design Phases: Application to the Development of a Solar Collector Structure
Abstract At each stage of the product development process, the designers are facing an important task which consists of decision making. Two cases are observed: the problem of concept selection in conceptual design phases and, the problem of...
2014 / Mehdi El Amine, Jérôme Pailhes, Nicolas Perry -
Natural and traditional defense mechanisms to reduce climate risks in coastal zones of Bangladesh
Abstract Substantially resourceful and densely populated coastal zones of Bangladesh experience numerous extreme events linked to hydro-meteorological processes viz. cyclones, tidal surges, floods, salinity intrusion and erosion etc. These hazards...
2015 / Mohammed Ataur Rahman, Sowmen Rahman -
Feasibility of Solid Fuel CLC Plant Investment in the Future Energy Systems Including High Share of Solar and Wind
Abstract It is predicted that share of solar and wind energy will be increased in the future energy systems. The competitiveness of these technologies is further improved if strict climate policy and for example consequent high costs for CO2...
2014 / Eemeli Tsupari, Matti Tähtinen, Janne Kärki -
Detection of the newly characterized HIV CRF56_cpx in Marseille, southeastern France
Summary Objectives We aimed to seek HIV sequences highly similar to CRF56-cpx, a recently described newly circulating B/CRF02/G recombinant HIV, in our local clinical microbiology laboratory sequence database. ...
2014 / Philippe Colson, Isabelle Ravaux, Christian Tourrès, Andréas Stein, Catherine Tamalet -
Statistical tools applied for the reduction of the defect rate of coffee degassing valves
Abstract Coffee is a very common beverage exported all over the world: just after roasting, coffee beans are packed in plastic or paper bags, which then experience long transfers with long storage times. Fresh roasted coffee emits large amounts of...
2014 / Giorgio Olmi -
Optimal energy use of agricultural crop residues preserving soil organic carbon stocks in Europe
Abstract The European Union has committed itself to ambitious targets of Renewable Energy and bioenergy is expected to play a major role, increasing its contribution to Gross Final Energy Consumption from 2458PJ in 2005 to 4605PJ by 2020. ...
2015 / F. Monforti, E. Lugato, V. Motola, K. Bodis, N. Scarlat, et al. -
Factors Influencing Propensity to Sustainable Entrepreneurship of SMEs in Malaysia
Abstract Sustainable entrepreneurship is a possible way to handle environmental degradation. The SMEs owner-managers’ cognitive process is an important factor of sustainable entrepreneurship engagement. Unfortunately, there are scant intention-based ...
2015 / Wei-Loon Koe, Roaimah Omar, Juan Rizal Sa’ari -
Greenhouse gas emission reduction effect in the transportation sector by urban agriculture in Seoul, Korea
Abstract The expansion of urban agriculture assists in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions not only by producing food but also by reducing the amount of food transported from farming areas and therefore reducing the food mileage. This study...
2015 / Gwan-Gyu Lee, Hyun-Woo Lee, Jung-Hwan Lee -
The CO2-PENS Water Treatment Model: Evaluation of Cost Profiles and Importance Scenarios for Brackish Water Extracted During Carbon Storage.
Abstract Extraction of in-situ water is one of the options for minimizing the impact of large-scale CO2 injection in saline aquifers or during enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The amount of water to be produced could be significant depending on in-situ...
2014 / E.J. Sullivan Graham, S. Chu, R.J. Pawar, P.H. Stauffer -
Remote Sensing and Land Suitability Analysis to Establish Local Specific Inputs for Paddy Fields in Subang, West Java
Abstract Indonesia requires a considerable increase in rice production in the future to keep pace with rapid population growth. Increased production can be done through the specific location-based inputs provision. This study aimed to map land...
2016 / Widiatmaka, Wiwin Ambarwulan, Paulus B.K. Santoso, Supiandi Sabiham, Machfud, et al. -
Designing agroecological transitions; A review2015 / Michel Duru, Olivier Therond, M’hand Fares
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Dataset of STAT5A status in breast cancer
Abstract We analysed STAT5A gene expression in breast cancer using the Oncomine database. We exemplify four representative studies showing that STAT5A is generally downregulated in breast cancer.
2016 / Utpal K. Mukhopadhyay, Jamaica Cass, Leda Raptis, Andrew W. Craig, Véronique Bourdeau, et al. -
Effect of Vacuum Impregnation Treatments to Improve Quality and Texture of Zucchini (Cucurbita Pepo, L)
Abstract Vacuum Impregnation (VI) is a non-destructive technology, used to introduce external liquids, in the porous structures of food matrices favored by the action of hydrodynamic mechanism as promoted by pressure changes. Previous studies...
2012 / Elisabetta Occhino, Isabel Hernando, Empar Llorca, Lilia Neri, Paola Pittia -
Addressing the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Challenges Together: Applying the Sustainomics Framework2010 / Mohan Munasinghe
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Sheep Wool for Sustainable Architecture
Abstract Sheep wool is a natural material, already used for thermal insulation of pitched roofs, in the form of soft mats. The paper presents a research project called Cartonlana, concerning a new sheep wool-based product with two main innovative...
2015 / Daniela Bosia, Lorenzo Savio, Francesca Thiebat, Alessia Patrucco, Stefano Fantucci, et al. -
Construction of Regional Industrial Systems Cleaner Production Integrated Evaluation Model and Its Application
Abstract The unit industrial added value energy consumption, unit GDP industrial SO2 emissions, unit GDP industrial wastewater emission, unit GDP industrial solid waste yield, industrial system pollution treatment indexes including industrial SO2...
2011 / Yunwei Liu, Yiping Fang, Renwei He -
Information indices from ecological network analysis for urban metabolic system
Abstract The system analysis of urban metabolic system, still a black box in urban research, has been underlined recently due to its important role in assessing the sustainability of urban ecosystem. An interpretation of the information indices from ...
2010 / Shaoqing Chen, Brian D. Fath, Bin Chen -
Modification of food products properties by use of transglutaminase
Abstract There was proposed the design of combined animal and vegetable proteins containing products elaboration by using cross-linking of proteins with transglutaminase (TG). There were examined conditions of milk whey proteins and wheat gluten...
2012 / Alexander G. Shleikin, Nicolai P. Danilov, Grigori V. Ternovskoy