scholarly journals The Influence of Drying Temperature and Moisture of Corn Seeds Planted on Their Damage

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Bajus ◽  
Miroslav Mraz ◽  
Ivan Rigo ◽  
Pavol Findura ◽  
Adam Fürstenzeller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Coating ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Education Project ◽  
Scientific Research Project ◽  
Grain Damage ◽  
Postharvest Treatment ◽  
Vega 1

AbstractEvaluation of harvest and postharvest treatment quality of the grains is affected by usage of appropriate equipment and technology. The grain damage depends on its physical and mechanical features. The corn planting has significant representation in European conditions, mainly for food industry purposes. In the work, we were focused on observing of the drying temperature’s impact on the micro-damage of the seeds. The solution of the issue described in the work is closely related to the preparation and solution of the education project KEGA 039SPU-4/2017, and a scientific research project VEGA 1/0718/17 „Study about the effect of technological parameters of the surface coating in agricultural and forestry techniques for qualitative parameters, safety and environmental acceptability“.

scholarly journals Access to care and worsening eating disorder symptomatology in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Spigel ◽  
Jessica A. Lin ◽  
Carly E. Milliren ◽  
Melissa Freizinger ◽  
Julia A. Vitagliano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recovery Study ◽  
And Behaviors

Abstract Background Shelter-in-place orders and social distancing guidelines, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, have limited traditional face-to-face interactions and led to many clinical providers transitioning to the use of videoconferencing platforms. The present study aims to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted adolescents’/young adults’ (AYA) eating disorder (ED)-related care, and how access to, changes in, perceived disruptions to, and quality of care are associated with ED thoughts and behaviors. Methods AYA enrolled in the RECOVERY study, a pre-existing web-based longitudinal study, and completed a COVID-19-specific survey (n = 89). We examined bivariate associations of four markers of care: i) access to care, ii) changes in care, iii) perceived disruption to care, and iv) quality of care. Using multiple logistic regression, we examined the associations of pandemic-related markers of care with changes in ED thoughts and behaviors. We excluded those not engaged in treatment pre-pandemic (n = 16). Results In the remaining 73 participants, reported access to care was high, with 92% of respondents continuing care with at least one ED provider during the pandemic; however, 47% stopped some treatment during the pandemic. Nearly one-third (32%) perceived a disruption in treatment. Quality of care remained high with 67% reporting care to be better than or as good as pre-pandemic. Respondents acknowledged heightened symptomatology: 81% reported increased ED thoughts and 81% reported increased ED behaviors due to COVID-19-related factors. However, none of the markers of care described were significantly associated with ED thoughts or behaviors in regression analyses adjusting for demographic variables and baseline characteristics, except our quality of care measure which was approaching significance (p = 0.07). Conclusions Our findings show the majority of AYA who had care prior to the pandemic continued receiving some element of their multi-disciplinary ED treatment and perceived their care as high quality. None of the markers of care described were statistically associated with increased ED thoughts and behaviors.

scholarly journals Results of Laboratory Studies of the Automated Sorting System for Root and Onion Crops

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1257
Author(s):  
Alexey Dorokhov ◽  
Alexander Aksenov ◽  
Alexey Sibirev ◽  
Nikolay Sazonov ◽  
Maxim Mosyakov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Automatic Control ◽  
Automatic Control System ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Manual Sorting ◽  
Sorting System ◽  
Working Bodies ◽  
Automatic Removal

The roller and sieve machines most commonly used in Russia for the post-harvest processing of root and tuber crops and onions have a number of disadvantages, the main one being a decrease in the quality of sorting due to the contamination of working bodies, which increases the quantity of losses during sorting and storage. To obtain high-quality competitive production, it is necessary to combine a number of technological operations during the sorting process, such as dividing the material into classes and fractions by quality and size, as well as identifying and removing damaged products. In order to improve the quality of sorting of root tubers and onions by size, it is necessary to ensure the development of an automatic control system for operating and technological parameters, the use of which will eliminate manual sorting on bulkhead tables in post-harvest processing. To fulfill these conditions, the developed automatic control system must have the ability to identify the material on the sorting surface, taking into account external damage and ensuring the automatic removal of impurities. In this study, the highest sorting accuracy of tubers (of more than 91%) was achieved with a forward speed of 1.2 m/s for the conveyor of the sorting table, with damage to 2.2% of the tubers, which meets the agrotechnical requirements for post-harvest processing. This feature distinguishes the developed device from similar ones.

scholarly journals Application of Biofilm Carrier in Aerobic Reactors as a Method to Improve Quality of Wastewater Treatment

Hydrology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Nikolay Makisha
Keyword(s):  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Filling Ratio ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Secondary Treatment ◽  
Biofilm Carrier ◽  
Aerobic Reactor ◽  
Biofilm Carriers ◽  
Optimal Efficiency ◽  
Positive Results

The research revealed in the paper considers the improvement of secondary treatment of wastewater in the aerobic reactor to provide removal of organics and nutrients. There were five types of polymer biofilm carriers taken into account initially; however, two of them were decided not to apply due to technological reasons. The main part of the research was divided into three substages to investigate each type of biofilm carrier. According to the literature review, the optimal efficiency may be reached if the carrier filling ratio is 10 to 30% of reactor volume. On this basis, there were three benches launched at each sub-stage with a corresponding filling ratio of 10, 20, and 30%. The fourth reactor at each sub-stage had no floating carrier to control the experiment. The research of all three types of carriers showed the effect of BOD removal in the range of 95–96% for benches equipped with a floating carrier, which can be considered similar to the control bench with the efficiency of 92%. In the case of ammonia nitrogen, the removal control bench showed only 55% of efficiency, while floating carriers helped to increase the efficiency up to 70–86%. Despite obtaining relatively positive results, the research has to be continued to achieve regulation requirements in treatment quality.

scholarly journals Long-term follow-up after active surveillance or curative treatment: quality-of-life outcomes of men with low-risk prostate cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1635-1645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lionne D. F. Venderbos ◽  
Shafak Aluwini ◽  
Monique J. Roobol ◽  
Leonard P. Bokhorst ◽  
Eric H. G. M. Oomens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Risk Prostate Cancer ◽  
Low Risk Prostate Cancer ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Chemosensory Device Assisted-Estimation of the Quality of Edible Oils with Repetitive Frying

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 972
Author(s):  
Jookyeong Lee ◽  
Changguk Boo ◽  
Seong-jun Hong ◽  
Eui-Cheol Shin
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Oil ◽  
Electronic Nose ◽  
Canola Oil ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Ethyl Butyrate ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Positive Correlations

This study investigated chemosensory degradations of soybean and canola oils with repeated frying in order to estimate the quality of the oils. Methods: Chemical parameters including oxygen induction time, acid value, p-anisidine value, malondialdehyde, and total polar compounds were measured. Electronic nose and electronic tongue analyses were performed to assess sensory properties. Multivariate analyses were employed to investigate relationships among tastes and volatile compounds using principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson’s correlation analysis. Results: All chemical parameters increased with repeated frying in both oils. Electronic nose analysis found ethyl butyrate, 2-heptenal, and 2,4-pentanedione as major volatiles for soybean oil and ethyl butyrate and linalool for canola oil. As the numbers of frying increased, all volatiles showed an increased concentration in various extents. In multivariate analyses, ethyl butyrate revealed strong positive correlations with sourness, umami, and sweetness, and umami showed strong positive correlations with sourness and saltiness (p < 0.05). PCA confirmed that in PC1 with 49% variance, sourness, saltiness, and umami were at similar rates while acetyl pyrazine, 2,4-pentadieone, and 1-octanol were found at similar rates. Canola oil was chemically more stable and less susceptible to deterioration in all chemical parameters compared to soybean oil, resulting in a relatively better quality oil when repeatedly fried. Conclusion: The results suggested that minimum repeated frying (5 times) degrades chemosensory characteristics of both oils, thereby compromising their quality. The findings of this study will be utilized as a foundation for quality control of fried foods in food industry, fried food development, and fast-food industry.

Quality of service and commitment to tobacco dependence treatment for individuals living with mental disorders in France: A pilot study

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402110429
Author(s):  
João M Castaldelli-Maia ◽  
Priscila D Gonçalves ◽  
Danielle R Lima ◽  
Helena F Moura ◽  
Gisèle Apter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Tobacco Dependence ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Tobacco Treatment

Background: There are remarkably high smoking rates in patients living with mental disorders (PLWMD), and the absence of a specific treatment policy for smoking cessation for these patients worldwide. The present study aimed to (i) investigate the quality of service and commitment to tobacco dependence treatment, and (ii) produce high-quality French versions of the Index of Tobacco Treatment Quality (ITTQ) and Tobacco Treatment Commitment Scale (TTCS). Methods: ITTQ and TTCS were used to assess French mental health professionals ( n = 80). Both scales were translated from their original language following standard procedures (i.e. forward translation). Descriptive analysis for total score, each factor and item were calculated for the entire sample, followed by subgroup analysis by gender, and role of the practitioner. Results: Nurses presented higher levels of both treatment commitment and treatment quality in their mental health care units, compared to psychiatrists, and residents. Overall, counseling offering was low and there was a perception that it is unfair to take tobacco away from PLWMD. In the other hand, there were high levels of smoking assessment and perceptions that nicotine dependence should be included in drug treatment programs. Conclusions: There is a gap in tobacco treatment implementation for French PLWMD. The present pilot study alerts about the problem, and should stimulate larger studies validating such measures for wide use with French-speaking mental health professionals. French nurses presented higher levels of both treatment commitment and quality, and could be in a leadership position for such implementation. Encouraging the implementation of tobacco counseling within conventional mental health treatment is critical to improve cessation rates among this population. There is a potential for the sustainability of tobacco treatment interventions since the levels of commitment observed here were higher than in previous studies conducted abroad.

Analysis of inventories of production enterprise

2021 ◽  
pp. 140-148
Author(s):  
Olga Bunda ◽  
Tetyana Vityuk
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Material Consumption ◽  
New Markets ◽  
Analysis Calculation ◽  
Analytical Procedures

The purpose of the article is to analyze the inventories of the production enterprise and determine the directions of its development strategy. The methodology consists in the use of the following methods: grouping and comparison of indicators in the implementation of horizontal and vertical analysis, calculation of deviations by years; methods of coefficient analysis; generalization of the obtained results. The scientific novelty of the work is to improve the analysis of the production enterprise. Conclusions. The analysis of the activity of the production enterprise showed that one of the leading fields of the food industry of Ukraine is the bakery field. The researched enterprise constantly introduces new technologies into production, as a result the need for quantity of materials decreases, therefore material consumption decreases, and also quality of production increases, new markets are mastered, etc. Keywords: analysis, analytical procedures, production enterprise, profitability.

Quality Assessment of Machined Surfaces by an Optical Profilometer

2015 ◽  
Vol 669 ◽  
pp. 443-450
Author(s):  
Jana Gerková ◽  
Ľuboslav Straka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Production System ◽  
Head Movement ◽  
Movement Speed ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Cutting Head ◽  
Optical Profilometer ◽  
Machined Surfaces

Technological parameters affecting the surface quality of cutting edges in production system with the AWJ technology include cutting head movement speed. The article examines and evaluates the quality of processed surface by the AWJ technology on selected materials as related to the change of cutting head movement speed. It was discovered that the movement speed for the AWJ technology has a significant effect on the surface quality

scholarly journals The Strategy of Trade In The Halal Food Industry In Jember

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Misbahul Munir ◽  
Muhammad Masyhuri
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Business Partner ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Muslim Majority ◽  
Product Industry

The halal product industry continues to grow and has a big influence on the global market. In fact, Indonesia is determined to make the country's halal product industry more competitive in the world halal market. To anticipate this global market competition, Indonesia as a Muslim majority country must be able to take the advantage of this enormous opportunity. The role of the network in developing halal products to the global market was when marketing its products. PT. Mitratani could not be separated from relationships with business partners. Each business partner had a role to play. Also, PT. Mitratani could not separate the use of information technology and media as a means to expand marketing to the global market. To create an edge in competition, PT. Mitratani focused on customer and consumer needs. The most important thing was to build trust in business partners. PT. Mitratani's advantage was in the cultivation of edamame. It was from planting to the use of pesticides and fertilizers, until PT Mitratani farmers did their own crops and carried out quality control on each land. This was done to maintain the quality of edamame. PT. Mitratani also improved the quality of its products by implementing HACCP, SOP and GMP in processing and production. In addition to maintaining the quality of PT, Mitratani had established good relationships with company stakeholders so that loyalty and trusted in the product and the company could continue.

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