scholarly journals Effect of the transport duration time and season on some physicochemical properties of beef meat

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-131
Author(s):  
D. Marenčić ◽  
A. Ivanković ◽  
V. Pintić ◽  
N. Kelava ◽  
T. Jakopović
Keyword(s):  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Longissimus Dorsi ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Summer Period ◽  
Beef Quality ◽  
Transport Time ◽  
Beef Meat ◽  
Short Period

Abstract. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of season and transport time on beef quality. The study was conducted during 12 months of 2009 on 480 bulls and 480 heifers of Simmental breed. The cattle were divided into 2 transport groups and then into 4 season groups according to the journey. Quality indicators pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and meat colour values were measured 24 h post mortem on m. longissimus dorsi. Heifer beef compared to bull beef had better values of quality indicators (P<0.05). Differences in quality indicators were found between cattle slaughtered in the spring and summer seasons and between cattle slaughtered in the autumn and summer seasons (P<0.05). Bull beef had poorer colour, pH and EC values in the summer and winter seasons compared to the spring season, whereas heifer beef had poorer pH, EC and colour values in the summer period compared to other seasons (P<0.05). In the summer season, poorer pH, EC and colour (L* and h*) values were obtained in groups of heifers transported for a longer time compared to heifers transported for a shorter time (P<0.05). In groups of bulls transported for a shorter time during the winter period poorer pH, EC and colour values were obtained (P<0.05). This study suggests that the quality of Simmental beef was associated with the season and that environmental factors should be considered when deciding about the time of cattle transport, since this can reduce beef colour in a very short period of time.

Pollution of surface runoff from the territory of Brest, Belarus

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-262
Author(s):  
I. Bulskaya ◽  
A. Volchek
Keyword(s):  
Surface Runoff ◽  
Urban Surface ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Ammonium Ions ◽  
Summer Period ◽  
River Waters ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
The City

The assessment of the influence of urban surface runoff on the quality of river water in the city of Brest was made. Surface runoff was studied in two phases (winter and summer) for the following parameters: pH, total suspended solids (TSS), concentration of chloride, nitrate, phosphate and ammonium ions, total oils. The results show that urban surface runoff is an important source of pollution for river waters. The components of primary concern were TSS, chloride, phosphate and ammonium ions during the winter period; phosphate and ammonium ions and oils during the summer period.

scholarly journals Use of Novel Methods to Assess Seasonal Differences in the Quality of Boar Semen Stored Up to 7 Days at 17°C

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 967-978
Author(s):  
Barbara Szczęśniak-Fabiańczyk ◽  
Michał Bochenek ◽  
Piotr Gogol ◽  
Monika Trzcińska ◽  
Magdalena Bryła ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Summer Period ◽  
Sperm Membrane ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Structure Assessment ◽  
Novel Methods ◽  
Integrity Analysis

AbstractThe objective of the present study was to determine the seasonal changes in boar semen quality by the assessment of sperm membrane integrity, analysis of chromatin structure, assessment of oxidative stress and of apoptotic changes in spermatozoa. Semen from 16 boars (172 ejaculates) was investigated. The males were aged between 7 months and 7 years. Semen was extended with BTS diluent and stored at +17°C. During seven days of storage, the semen was subjected to standard evaluation and novel methods for semen assessment. In the autumn-winter period, the semen had higher evaluations than in the spring-summer period, but only sperm membrane integrity examination showed significantly lower (P≤0.01) percentage of moribund spermatozoa and the semen had a significantly (P≤0.05) lower (by 0.5%) percentage of sperm with damaged chromatin. Examination performed after 7-day storage showed significantly (P≤0.01) higher percentage of live spermatozoa and with high mitochondrial membrane potential for the autumn-winter period. The level of apoptotic cells was significantly (P≤0.01) lower for the autumn-winter period. Examination of sperm membrane integrity after 7 days of storage showed a lower (P≤0.05) percentage of moribund spermatozoa for the autumn-winter period. In our opinion, novel methods for sperm assessment may be used to monitor new parameters of sperm function.

Influence of seasons on heart rate variability during cognitive activity in students with different types of daily activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.I. Pavlenko ◽  
O.A. Vedyasova
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Summer Period ◽  
Different Types ◽  
School Day

It is shown that changes of heart rate variability (HRV) in students with morning, afternoon and evening chronotypes under cognitive load are characterized by seasonal dependence. A more pronounced seasonal modulation of HRV is characteristic of "pigeons", whose background values of HRV parameters and responses to load during the school day are greater in the autumn-winter period than in the spring-summer period. In" larks", HRV changes in the conditions of cognitive activity dominate in the spring-summer season, and in "owls" – in the autumn-winter season, but the observed reactions are weaker than in "pigeons". The observed differences in HRV may be caused by seasonal features of mechanisms of the heart adaptation in different chronotypes. Keywords: heart rate variability, seasons of the year, chronotypes, cognitive load.

scholarly journals Appreciation of qualities of fresh and ensiled brewers grains during storage

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Vladimír Majer
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Benzoate ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Summer Period ◽  
Sodium Propionate ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Reduce Activity ◽  
Short Period

The main objective of this paper is to assess the changes of content of essential organic nutrients, yeasts and moulds and effect of aerobic fermentation when the fresh (untreated) and treated brewers grains (BG) is stored in the stall conditions. Both the fresh brewers grains from Radegast brewery and that treated by mixture of sodium benzoate (22.9%) sodium propionate (8.3%) and following 90 days anaerobic fermentation were mounded in the entrance of stall and tested in two tests, one during the winter period in February, the other one during the summer period in June. Influence of treatment was evident on the process of fermentation, levels of the nitrogen-free extract substances (NFES) and number of forming colony units (FCU) of moulds in the winter period. The fermentation activities in both tested masses were documented, however the decrease of intent of NFES in treated variants was highly conclusive (P < 0.01) lower than that of untreated variants. Stagnation of increase of formol titration in treated BG matches the same tendency. Significant (P < 0.01) limitation of mould growth was noted at treated BG, the number of FCU of moulds stagnated since 1st to 5th to day of testing. On the other hand the number of FCU of moulds in untreated BG was redoubled after 4 days since the start of testing. Treatment influenced monitored parameters above all in the early gout after the start of tes­ting. NFES content in untreated BG in February statistically highly conclusive (P < 0.01) fell from ave­rage values 502.99 ± 8.704 in 1st day of testing on 437.533 ± 18.877 g . kg dry matter in 6th day of testing while at treated BG was fall behind the same period only conclusive (P < 0.05). There was ascertained highly conclusive growth (P < 0.01) of level of formol titration from 0.004 ± 0.001 in 1st day to 0.178 ± 0.038 in 6th day of the same testing at untreated BG, while the level of formol titration stagnated at treated BG. In June content of NFES at untreated BG statistically conclusive (P < 0.05) declined from 455.578 ± 9.515 in 1st day on 432.92 ± 9.515 g . kg dry mater in 5th day of testing. Near NFES content at treated BG statistically conclusive (P < 0.05) declined as late as 7th day. Alike formol titration level at untreated BG surged from 0.008 ± 0.001 in 1st day on 0.087 ± 0.036 in 5th day, on the contrary at treated BG come to statistically highly conclusive (P < 0.01) growth as late as 7th day of testing.Both monitoring demonstrate that the treatment of BG by mixture of sodium benzoate (22.9%) and sodium propionate (8.3%) and its subsequent 90 day anaerobic fermentation will reduce activity of moulds and fall of included NFES and retarded resolution of protein on subsequent manipulation up deliver form silage bag and during a short-period storage in stall.

Criteria for evaluation of the coordinate measurements quality of parts geometric parameters at pilot-experimental production

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
N.Yu. Bobrovskaya ◽  
M.F. Danilov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Technical Specification ◽  
Experimental Production ◽  
Technological Heredity ◽  
Coordinate Measurements ◽  
Reasonable Choice ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Geometric Elements

The criteria of the coordinate measurements quality at pilot-experimental production based on contemporary methods of quality management system and traditional methods of the measurements quality in Metrology are considered. As an additional criterion for quality of measurements, their duration is proposed. Analyzing the problem of assessing the quality of measurements, the authors pay particular attention to the role of technological heredity in the analysis of the sources of uncertainty of coordinate measurements, including not only the process of manufacturing the part, but all stages of the development of design and technological documentation. Along with such criteria as the degree of confidence in the results of measurements; the accuracy, convergence, reproducibility and speed of the results must take into account the correctness of technical specification, and such characteristics of the shape of the geometric elements to be controlled, such as flatness, roundness, cylindrical. It is noted that one of the main methods to reduce the uncertainty of coordinate measurements is to reduce the uncertainty in the initial data and measurement conditions, as well as to increase the stability of the tasks due to the reasonable choice of the basic geometric elements (measuring bases) of the part. A prerequisite for obtaining reliable quality indicators is a quantitative assessment of the conditions and organization of the measurement process. To plan and normalize the time of measurements, the authors propose to use analytical formulas, on the basis of which it is possible to perform quantitative analysis and optimization of quality indicators, including the speed of measurements.

Using the alveograph in developing requirements for the quality of flour for wafer sheet production

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
E.P. Meleshkina ◽  
◽  
S.N. Kolomiets ◽  
A.S. Cheskidova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Mathematical Statistics ◽  
Intended Purpose ◽  
The Future ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objectively and reliably determined indicators of rheological properties of the dough were identified using the alveograph device to create a system of classifications of wheat and flour from it for the intended purpose in the future. The analysis of the relationship of standardized quality indicators, as well as newly developed indicators for identifying them, differentiating the quality of wheat flour for the intended purpose, i.e. for finished products. To do this, we use mathematical statistics methods.

The impact of sex, gender and healthcare system on quality of care among young adults with acute myocardial infarction

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Raparelli ◽  
L Pilote ◽  
H Behlouli ◽  
J Dziura ◽  
H Bueno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Single Payer

Abstract Background The quality of care among young adults with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may be related to biological sex, psycho-socio-cultural (gender) determinants or healthcare system-level factors. Purpose To examine whether sex, gender, and the type of healthcare system influence the quality of AMI care among young adults. Methods A total of 4,564 AMI young adults (&lt;55 years) (59% women, 47 years, 66% US) were analyzed from the VIRGO and GENESIS-PRAXY studies consisting of single-payer (Canada, Spain) versus multipayer (US) systems. For each patient treated in each system we calculated a quality of care score (QCS) for pre-AMI (1-year pre admission), in-hospital, and post-AMI (1-year post discharge) phases of care (number of quality indicators received divided by the total number [range=0–100%], with higher scores indicating better quality). Ordinal logistic or linear regression models, and 2-way interactions between sex, gender and healthcare system were tested. Results Women in the multipayer system had the highest risk factor burden. Across the phases of care for AMI, 20% of quality indicators were missed in both sexes. High stress, earner status, and social support were associated with a higher QCS in the pre-AMI phase, whereas only employment and earner status were associated with QCS in all other phases. In the pre-AMI phase, women had higher QCS than men, mainly in the single-payer system (adjusted-OR=1.85, 95% CI 1.46,2.35 vs. 1.07, 95% CI 0.84,1.36, P-interaction= 0.002). Regardless of sex, only employment status had a greater effect in the multipayer system (adjusted-OR=0.59, 95% CI 0.44,0.78 vs 1.13, 95% CI 0.89,1.44, P-interaction &lt;0.001). In the in-hospital phase, women had a lower QCS than men, especially in the multipayer system (adjusted-mean-difference: −2.48, 95% CI-3.87, −1.08). Employment was associated with a higher QCS (2.0, 95% CI 0.9–3.17, P-interaction &gt;0.05). Finally, in the post-AMI phase, men and women had a lower QCS, predominantly in the multipayer system. However, primary earners had higher QCS regardless of system. Conclusion Sex, gender, and healthcare system affected the quality of care after AMI. Women had a poorer in-hospital than men and both women and men had suboptimal post-discharge care. Being unemployed lowered the quality of care, more so in the multipayer system. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Canadian Institutes of Health and Research (CIHR)

scholarly journals Quality in Assisted Living: Does It Lie in the Eyes of the Beholder?

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 726-727
Author(s):  
Diana White ◽  
Tunalilar Ozcan ◽  
Serena Hasworth ◽  
Jaclyn Winfree
Keyword(s):  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Regulatory Perspective ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Quality is defined in multiple ways and by different stakeholders (e.g., residents, regulators, informed observers). Using a two-stage stratified sampling strategy, we collected data from N=241 residents living in 31 assisted living and residential care communities (AL/RC) in Oregon. Residents rated their overall satisfaction and satisfaction with the AL/RC as a place to live and to receive care. Each interviewer completed a facility profile summarizing their observations about the setting, including quality of staff-resident interactions and physical environment. Residents and interviewers were also asked whether they would recommend the community to others. Finally, we used deficiency citations given during regular inspections by the licensing agency to proxy regulatory perspective. Results show that perceived quality varied by stakeholder (e.g., residents’ assessments differed from deficiency citations). Given this variation, findings suggest that efforts to make quality indicators publicly available should include multiple measures and perspectives, especially residents.

P5599Prognostic impact of quality indicators on outcomes of acute aortic dissection in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Yamaguchi ◽  
M Nakai ◽  
Y Sumita ◽  
Y Miyamoto ◽  
H Matsuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Acute Aortic Dissection ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Type A ◽  
Administrative Database ◽  
Type B ◽  
Practice Gaps

Abstract Background Despite recent advances in diagnosis and management, the mortality of acute aortic dissection (AAD) remains high. Purpose This study aims to develop quality indicators (QIs) for the management of AAD, and to evaluate the associations between QIs and outcomes of AAD in a Japanese nationwide administrative database. Methods A total of 18,348 patients suffered from AAD (Type A: 10,131, Type B: 8,217) in the Japanese Registry of All Cardiac and Vascular Diseases database between 2012 and 2015 were studied. A systematic review was performed to establish initial index items for QIs. Evaluation was performed through the expert consensus meeting using a Delphi method. Associations between developed QIs and the mortality were determined by multivariate mixed logistic regression analyses. Results A total of nine QIs (five structural and four processatic) were developed. Achievements of developed QIs (High: 7–9, Middle: 4–6, Low: 0–3) were significantly associated with lower in-hospital mortality even after adjustment for covariates in both type A (Middle: odds ratio [OR], 0.257; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.211–0.312; P<0.001; High: OR, 0.064; 95% CI, 0.047–0.086; P<0.001 vs. Low) and type B (Middle: OR, 0.447; 95% CI, 0.338–0.590; P<0.001; High: OR, 0.128; 95% CI, 0.077–0.215; P<0.001 vs. Low). Additionally, achievements of structural and processatic QIs were consistently associated with reduced in-hospital mortality. QIs and in-hospital mortality Conclusions Developed QIs for AAD management were significantly associated with lower in-hospital mortality. Evaluation of each hospital's management with QIs could be helpful to equalize quality of treatment and to fill the evidence-to-practice gaps in the real-world treatment.

Evaluation of period of fasting and mixing of steers prior to slaughter on meat eating quality

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 138-138
Author(s):  
F O Lively ◽  
B W Moss ◽  
T W J Keady ◽  
L Farmer ◽  
N F S Gault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Force ◽  
Eating Quality ◽  
Longissimus Dorsi ◽  
Glycogen Depletion ◽  
Meat Eating ◽  
Quadratic Relationship

Mixing of cattle prior to slaughter which results in aggressive activity (Mohan Raj et al 1992) leads to glycogen depletion pre-slaughter and subsequently meat with a higher ultimate pH (pHu). Purchas et al (1990) reported a quadratic relationship between pHu and tenderness with highest shear force values recorded between pHu 5.8 to 6.2. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fasting and mixing of steers prior to slaughter on the meat eating quality of longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle.

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