The collection of thirty-five essays presented here examines the links forged through the ages between the realm of law and the expressions of the humanistic culture. The essays are organized into sections of ten chapters based around ten different themes. Two main perspectives emerged: in some articles the topic relates to the conventional approach of ‘law and/in humanities’ (iconography, …
Buku "History of Construction Cultures, Volume 2" yang disunting oleh João Mascarenhas-Mateus dan diterbitkan oleh CRC Press pada tahun 2021, merupakan karya yang menggambarkan perkembangan budaya konstruksi dari berbagai negara dan zaman. Buku ini merupakan kelanjutan dari volume sebelumnya dan memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang sejarah konstruksi dari perspektif budaya. Volume ini mengekspl…
Buku "History of Construction Cultures, Volume 1" yang disunting oleh João Mascarenhas-Mateus dan diterbitkan oleh CRC Press pada tahun 2021, merupakan sebuah karya yang mengungkapkan perkembangan budaya konstruksi dari berbagai negara dan zaman. Buku ini memberikan wawasan yang mendalam tentang sejarah konstruksi dari perspektif budaya. Volume pertama ini menjelajahi berbagai budaya konstruks…
Agriculture is certainly the most important food supplier while it globally accounts for more than 70% of water used and contributes significantly to water pollution. Irrigated agriculture is facing rising competition worldwide for access to reliable, low cost, and high-quality water resources. However, irrigation as the major tool and determinant of affecting agricultural productivity and envi…
In irrigated agriculture, the study of the various ways water infiltrates into the soils is necessary. In this respect, soil hydraulic properties, such as soil moisture retention curve, diffusivity, and hydraulic conductivity functions, play a crucial role, as they control the infiltration process and the soil water and solute movement. This Special Issue presents the recent developments in the…
This unique volume presents up-to-date information and the latest research findings on unconventional water resources in Egypt and their connections to agriculture. It investigates how to cope with the severe shortage of water and how to improve the irrigation system’s efficiency. The main aspects addressed include: History of drainage and drainage projects in Egypt, Towards the integration o…
Postharvest management of food crops is an important part of food safety and security across the supply chain. It includes processing of agricultural produce, storage, packaging and coating, postharvest disease management, extending shelf life, and maintaining food quality and safety. Postharvest Technology - Recent Advances, New Perspectives and Applications discusses some important aspects of…
Since the global financial crisis, the world has seen a stark rise in financial investment in farming and agricultural production. Indeed, finance has been identified as one of the main causes of the so-called "global land rush". In a world with a growing population that needs to be fed, the financial returns from agriculture are sold as safe bets. The debate that this has prompted has been fre…
This book presents the findings from on-site research into radioactive cesium contamination in various agricultural systems affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. This third volume in the series reports on studies undertaken at contaminated sites such as farmland, forests, and marine and freshwater environments, with a particular focus on livestock, wild p…
Innovation is often presented as one of the main catalysts for more sustainable and inclusive development. In the agricultural and food sectors, innovation is characterized not only by specificities arising from its relationship to nature, but also from the wide diversity of its stakeholders, ranging from farmers to consumers, and including intermediaries such as the research community and advi…