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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Protection through Nuclear EnergyFlorian Ion T. Petrescu, Antonio Apicella, Relly Victoria V. Petrescu et al.Environmental protection through implementation of green energies is progressively becoming a daily reality. Numerous sources of green energy were introduced in recent years. Although this process initially started with difficulties, it finally resulted in an acceleration and implementation of new green energy technologies. Nonetheless, new major obstacles are emerging. The most worldwide difficult obstacle encountered, especially for wind and photovoltaic … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 9 · 28 Sep 2016 · 12,504 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractProtecting crop species from biotic and abiotic constraints in the era of Global Change: are we ready for this challenge?Marco Landi, Giovanni BenelliReliable and affordable supply of food is of crucial importance to the progress and stability of human societies. During the last century, we have assisted to an extraordinary increase of crop yields, especially for the most widespread and consumed crop species, such as rice, wheat, corn and soybean. The Broadbalk experiment, one of the oldest continuous agronomic experiments in the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 4 Jun 2016 · 8,399 accessesView PDFCite
InvestigationOpen accessIn the abstractComparison of Green Roof Model Predictions with Experimental DataSergio Quezada-García, Manuela Azucena Escobedo-Izquierdo, Juan José Ambriz-García et al.In this study, the results of a green roof model are presented and compared with experimental data. Good agreement between simulation and experiment were found for different experimental conditions that were carried out in a controlled environment laboratory. The study of green roof heat transfer processes is important because it allows a better thermal design in buildings; the use of … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 14 Jul 2015 · 7,225 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGreen Environments and their Effect Upon Hospital UsersCarol A. Haigh, Gary Witham, Jessica Thompson, Hilary WoodWhilst there is significant academic and health care opinion is that green space both in and outside of institutions is both beneficial and desirable for hospital patients and workers, there is little in the literature to suggest that patients and staff recognise or identify 'good' and 'bad' natural environments. This study reports an exploration of the green environment around a … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 19 Jan 2015 · 7,068 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractRECENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSChiara BedonAccording to several studies (e.g., the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2014), the US Energy Information Administration (US EIA, 2014), warming of the climate system is unequivocal and mainly derives from greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities. Global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels, for example, are estimated to be 29% higher in 2035 than they were … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2014 · 8,497 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPROTECTIVE ROLE OF VITAMIN C AND GREEN TEA EXTRACT ON MALATHION-INDUCED HEPATOTOXICITY AND NEPHROTOXICITY IN RATSRabab R. Elzoghby, Ahlam F. Hamoda, A. Abdel-Fatah, Mona FaroukThe present study was designed to determine the modulating effect of green tea and vitamin C against adverse effects of malathion. Animals were divided into four groups 5 rats /group). Group one was used as a control. Group two given malathion (50 mg/kg/day; 1/50 of the LD50 for four weeks). Group three and Group four were given malathion (50 mg/kg/day; … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 22 Jul 2014 · 8,171 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDEVELOPMENT OF FACTORS EFFECTIVE IN THE SUCCESS OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTMahsa Pishdar, Mohammad Reza Seyyed Hashemi Toloun, Sima Zamani, Fereshteh FarzianpourIndustrialists and researchers now realize the importance of preserving the environment and principles related to. Sustainable protection can be achieved by protection of environment. Such factors encourage manufacturers to adhere principles of ecological production. In this way, study of factors effective in success of green supply chain management can be really helpful. Assistance to manufacturers having a successful green supply … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 20 Dec 2013 · 7,523 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Planting Dates and Varieties on Growth and Yield of Broccoli During Rainy SeasonKaristsapol Nooprom, Quanchit SantiprachaBroccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is one of the most popular vegetable crops in many countries of the world as its nutritional importance. It has the most exacting climatic and cultural requirements, which limit its commercial production to a few favored locations. In Thailand, broccoli has been expending in recent years and amount of increasing production. It is best planted … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 19 Nov 2013 · 8,173 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIs it Easy to go Green? Consumer Perception and Green ConceptGolnaz Rezai, Phuah Kit Teng, Zainalabidin Mohamed, Mad Nasir ShamsudinA series of health consciousness, environmental and animal welfare issues have brought about awareness among consumers to become conscious of their consumption behaviour. Consumers have begun to search for green products were produced under environmentally friendly conditions and considered green by nature. However, this is only the beginning of the development of the green concept in Malaysia. Thus the objective … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 8 · 24 Jul 2013 · 8,402 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Concern in Managing Halal Food Supply ChainMohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Malihe Manzouri, Che Romawati Che Mohd ZainNowadays environmental issues persuade companies to pursue conditions whereby the needs of the present are met without compromising the resources of future generations. So, implementing green rules and regulations gain more and more attentions. In spite of benefits of implementing green practices, many companies are not understood why they should invest on it. Hence, the aim of this study is … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 24 Jun 2013 · 7,542 accessesView PDFCite