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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of a Dual-Purpose Chemical Applicator for Paddy FieldsMohammed Shu’aibu Abubakar, Desa Ahmad, Othman Jamarei et al.Problem statement: One of the major problems of rice production is the shortage of labor resulting from migration from rural to urban areas, making it very difficult to meet peak demands for paddy production. In most developing countries of Southeast Asia, agricultural mechanization of paddy field operation is mostly carried out using conventional machines. For example in rice production powerintensive … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 18 Apr 2011 · 7,545 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTesting and Performance Evaluation of Tractor Mounted Hydraulic Elevator for Mango OrchardKishor P. Kolhe, Bhaskhar B. JadhavProblem statement: The harvesting and pruning of horticultural crops is quite difficult due to their tallness. There are small hand tools available for harvesting and pruning. But these tools of harvesting and pruning are restricted due tree height, unavailability of trained labours for climbing and cost of operation etc. The mechanized machines are available; these are heavy and costly and … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 26 Mar 2011 · 8,896 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRainfall 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 abstractWastewater Treatment Using Vertical Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland in IndonesiaDenny KurniadieProblem statement: A constructed wetland to treat wastewater from farm house has been built in Padjadjaran University farming research station in Jatinangor, Indonesia, in July 2009. Approach: Water samples from both influent and effluent were taken every two weeks and analysed for COD, BOD5, NO3-N, NO2-N, NH4-N, total-N, PO4-P, total coliform bacteria, pH, O2 and settleable solids. Results: The objective … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 28 Feb 2011 · 8,480 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConservation and Developing Indigenous Knowledge of Using Water BuffaloesSamanchai Suwanamphai, Songkoon Chantachon, Kosit Paengsoi, Niwat ThongwolProblem statement: The use of water buffalo labor for farming and the tie between rice farmers and water buffaloes at present are greatly decreasing because rice farmers give more importance to modern ploughing machines than water buffaloes. Therefore, water buffalo raising and traditions and rituals involving them which have been useful to humans for a very long time almost all … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 4 Feb 2011 · 8,140 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Role of Extension in Adopting Solar Energy in Rural Areas Case of Carbon Sequestration ProjectSeyed Jamal F. Hosseini, Zahra SoltaniAbstract: Problem statement: Solar energy as a renewable energy source is considered as an important alternative options for farmers. The development of renewable energy in rural areas faces several challenges. Agricultural extension by its nature has an important role in promoting the adoption of new technologies and innovations. Approach: The main focus of this study is to find out the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2011 · 8,272 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWeighted Centroid Correction Localization in Cellular SystemsRong-Zheng Li, Xin-Long Luo, Jia-Ru LinProblem statement: There is a large demand for wireless Location-Based Service (LBS) and it is provided by many wireless cellular systems. In process of positioning a Mobile Station (MS), the computing speed is as important as the positioning accuracy and the algorithm should also be resistant to environmental influences. Approach: A new positioning method based on Weighted Centroid Correction Localization … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2011 · 8,979 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPerformance Evaluation of a Heavy Duty Chisel Plow at Various Tillage Depth and Forward SpeedsS. A. Al-Suhaibani, A.E. GhalyProblem statement: Tillage is a process of creating a desirable soil condition for seed germination and growth. The tillage of soil is considered to be one of the biggest farm operations as the tillage operation requires the most energy on the farm. Manufacturers of tillage implements tend to overdesign their products due to a lack of the proper testing and … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 4 Nov 2010 · 8,319 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeeking an Alternative Modality to the Management of Nigeria's Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme-An Empirical Approach to the Case Study of Ondo State (1976-1996)Victor O. Asekunowo, Grace T. Olutunla, Adebiyi G. DaramolaProblem statement: The objective of Nigeria’s fertilizer subsidy scheme was to make inorganic fertilizers readily available to farmers at affordable prices in order to boost food production in the country. Shortly into the scheme, farmers complained that fertilizers were not received at the time of need and in sufficient quantities. Approach: Using Ondo State, Nigeria as a case study, to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,834 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThai Local Entertainment of Local Community in Mae-Klong River Basin: Knowledge Management for Inheriting Local Culture of Primary SchoolSaksin Chongdarakul, Songkun Chankajon, Ratchanon SupapongpichaitProblem statement: Local entertainment was an activity providing the pleasure, joyfulness and recreation. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the historical background of cultural factor and body of knowledge in local entertainment, (2) the usefulness in inheriting and problems in Thai Local Entertainment and (3) the knowledge management model of Thai Local Entertainment in Primary School for … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,661 accessesView PDFCite