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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffects of Soil Storage at Freezing Temperatures on Soil Enzymatic ActivitiesAinsley Lougheed, Kabwe NkongoloSoil enzyme activities are good indicators of soil health. It has been hypothesized that soil storage before analysis might affect microbial function. The objective of the present study was to determine if soil storage at -20 and -80°C affects soil enzymatic activities. Soil samples were collected and stored for four weeks at -20 and -80°C. Activities of nine enzymes were … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 12 Aug 2024 · 4,990 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDistribution Pattern of SN in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Its Relationship with Environmental FactorsXibo Feng, Yan He, Yi Zhang et al.Studying the distribution pattern and driving mechanism of Soil Nitrogen (SN) in the agricultural areas of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is of certain significance for the rational use of N fertilizer, improving the quality of land use and protecting the environment. The SN content of cultivated soil in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau agricultural areas was analyzed by combining geographical and meteorological factors. It … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 2 Jul 2020 · 6,629 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Effect of Entrepreneurship and Culture on the Employee Commitment in TurkeyGülaçtı Fındık, Erkut AltındağNotions of entrepreneurship culture in the development of society are vital. Today, with the speed of globalization and rapidly changing market conditions, companies can achieve a sustainable competitive advantage and be able to maintain productivity, which has increased the importance of domestic entrepreneurial activity in a company. The purpose of this study is to explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 12 May 2017 · 8,462 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAnalysis of the Factors used by Farmers to Manage Risk. A Case Study on Italian FarmsAntonella Pontrandolfi, Fabian Capitanio, Felice Adinolfi, Barry GoodwinThe study analyses the strategies Italian farmers use to cope with the risks that face their production. We develop cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses as well as analyses of correlation that underline the main differences between the way farms adapt their structure and management towards risk. The expected output is an analysis of farms’ approach to risk management in relation to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 26 Apr 2016 · 7,638 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsImproving of Kidney Bean Production by Plant Spacing in Two Different Altitudes at South Central Timor Regency, IndonesiaI Komang Sudarma, Nurul Aini, Karuniawan Puji WicaksosnoThe production of kidney bean as the source of protein and carbohydrate for the people of South Central Timor Regency is still low, therefore the production should be increased. The aim of this study is to evaluate the growth and production of kidney bean based on the different altitudes and spacings. The research was conducted at two different altitudes in … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 10 Nov 2015 · 7,281 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPreparedness in Implementing Action Plan for Reducing GHGs: The Case of Central JavaAgung SugiriThe Regional Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (RAD-GRK) of Central Java Province 2020 was completed in 2012. This paper assesses the preparedness of the Central Java Provincial Government (CJPG) to implement the plan and identifies measures needed to ensure successful implementation based on the stakeholders' perceptions. In-depth interviews with key CJPG officials and a workshop with the extended … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 2 Apr 2015 · 8,102 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEFFECT OF DROUGHT CONDITION ON GROWTH, YIELD AND GRAIN QUALITY OF UPLAND RICERaumjit Nokkoul, Teerayut WichitparpThus, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of drought condition on growth, yield and grain quality of two varieties in upland rice: Nangdam and Lebnok. The experiment was performed at the King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chumphon Campus, Thailand during July to November, 2010. The study was conducted in randomized complete block design with four … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 26 Jul 2014 · 7,271 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsIntra Urban Air Temperature Distributions in Historic Urban CenterElmira Jamei, Dilshan Remaz OssenThe study investigates the urban heat island effect in Malaysian historic town Malacca through seven mobile traverses, as carried out on 10 December 2011. It aims to identify the intra-urban air temperature differences between heritage core zone, new development area and outskirts of the city. Air temperature variations were also analyzed across three different zones; namely the outskirts, the heritage … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 5 · 17 Aug 2012 · 8,753 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRainfall Variation and Changing Pattern of Agricultural CycleMd. Mahmudul Alam, Mohd Ekhwan bin Toriman, Chamhuri Siwar, Basri TalibProblem statement: The decision of crop selection and the output of agricultural production are highly determined by the environmental factors, especially rainfall and water availability. In the tropical area, particularly in Malaysia, influences of these exogenous variables are so high that overall agricultural productions are now vulnerable. Crops are affected through rainfall in two different ways-high and low rainfalls. Avoiding … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 28 Feb 2011 · 9,258 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEstimate of Aerosol Optical Depth Using Broadband Direct Normal Observations at Highest Polluted Area in the WorldU. Ali Rahoma, A. H. HassanProblem statement: The measurement of different components of direct solar radiation for this research has been carried out in Helwan, Egypt. Helwan (Latitude 29°52 N, Longitude 31°20 E). This is a considered as the largest polluted region in the world. The level of pollution in Helwan region is higher, compared to the international limit by about 7 or 10 times … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 31 May 2010 · 7,073 accessesView PDFCite