Comparison of electronic systems with sensory analysis for the quality evaluation of parenica cheese

The applicability of electronic systems for the quality evaluation of parenica cheese was investigated in fresh smoked and unsmoked cheeses and after seven days of storage. These data were then compared with sensory evaluation results. Fresh samples had stable colour profiles determined by the electronic eye, while the differences in brown colour intensity were confirmed by sensory evaluation. A significant difference in the aroma profiles of samples was recorded by the electronic nose in samples produced in February, April, December (unsmoked cheese) and September (smoked cheese). Based on sensory analysis results using the Wilcoxon nonparametric test, a significant difference was confirmed in February (smoked cheese) and March (unsmoked cheese), when stored cheese had a stronger aroma than fresh cheese (P < 0.05). The suitability of electronic nose and electronic eye for monitoring of parenica cheese quality was confirmed.

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Comparison of an Electronic Nose Based on Ultrafast Gas Chromatography, Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography, and Sensory Evaluation for an Analysis of Type of Whisky

Journal of Chemistry ◽

10.1155/2017/2710104 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Paulina Wiśniewska ◽

Magdalena Śliwińska ◽

Tomasz Dymerski ◽

Waldemar Wardencki ◽

Jacek Namieśnik

Keyword(s):

Gas Chromatography ◽

Sensory Evaluation ◽

Electronic Nose ◽

Quality Evaluation ◽

Consumer Preferences ◽

Function Analysis ◽

Alcoholic Beverages ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

The Usa ◽

Fast Gc

Whisky is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages. There are many types of whisky, for example, Scotch, Irish, and American whisky (called bourbon). The whisky market is highly diversified, and, because of this, it is important to have a method which would enable rapid quality evaluation and authentication of the type of whisky. The aim of this work was to compare 3 methods: an electronic nose based on the technology of ultrafast gas chromatography (Fast-GC), comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC × GC), and sensory evaluation. The selected whisky brands included 6 blended whiskies from Scotland, 4 blended whiskies from Ireland, and 4 bourbons produced in the USA. For data analysis, peak heights of chromatograms were used. The panelists who took part in sensory evaluations included 4 women and 4 men. The obtained data were analyzed by 2 chemometric methods: partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and discrimination function analysis (DFA). E-nose and GC × GC allowed for differentiation between whiskies by type. Sensory analysis did not allow for differentiation between whiskies by type, but it allowed giving consumer preferences.

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Effect of Mathieson Laryngeal Manual Therapy in Patients With Muscle Tension Dysphonia After a Therapeutic Course

Journal of Modern Rehabilitation ◽

10.18502/jmr.v15i2.7728 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Fallah ◽

Seyyedeh Maryam Khoddami ◽

Shohreh Jalaie ◽

Keyvan Aghazadeh ◽

Amin Rezaei Rad

Keyword(s):

Manual Therapy ◽

Spontaneous Recovery ◽

Vocal Tract ◽

Muscle Tension ◽

Nonparametric Test ◽

Perceptual Evaluation ◽

Muscle Tension Dysphonia ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Perceptual Characteristics ◽

Wilcoxon Nonparametric Test

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Mathieson Laryngeal Manual Therapy (MLMT) following a therapeutic course in patients with primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD). Materials and Methods: Twelve patients with primary MTD participated in this study. At first, videostroboscopy and perceptual voice assessment was performed, and the Persian version of Vocal Tract Discomfort (VTDp) scale was completed. After two and a half weeks that patients received no treatment, the assessments were repeated to evaluate the effect of spontaneous recovery. For studying the effect of MLMT, it was presented in five sessions. Then, all assessments were repeated. The frequency of supraglottic activity was elicited. For the perceptual evaluation and VTDp, the Wilcoxon nonparametric test was used to study and compare the effect of spontaneous recovery and MLMT. Results: After spontaneous recovery, a significant difference was observed only in strain (P<0.05). After MLMT, the frequency of supraglottic activity decreased, and perceptual voice parameters significantly changed (P<0.05), but the VTDp showed no significant difference (P>0.05). There was no significant difference between spontanous recovery and MLMT based on the paerceptual voice evaluation and VTDp scale (P>0.05). Conclusion: The MLMT can remarkably improve the supraglottic activity and perceptual characteristics of voice in primary MTD after a therapeutic course. Further studies are recommended to confirm the effectiveness of MLMT on decreasing VTD sensations.

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Investigation of the skatole content in fat tissue and sensory acceptability of smoked neck from young boars

Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry ◽

10.2298/bah0704089p ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 23 (3-4) ◽

pp. 89-100

Author(s):

Nenad Parunovic ◽

T. Kocovski ◽

C. Radovic ◽

D. Radojkovic

Keyword(s):

Sensory Evaluation ◽

Sensory Analysis ◽

Fat Tissue ◽

Sensory Acceptability ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Young Boars ◽

Different Content ◽

Medium Correlation ◽

Total Average

In this paper content of skatole equivalent in samples of fat tissue from young boars was determined, also the dependance between sensory evaluation of the acceptability of smoked neck meat from young boars and skatole content in fat tissue, as well as differences in acceptability of samples with different content of skatole in fat tissue (from 0,117?g/g to 1,067?g/g). Total average evaluation of sensory analysis of smoked neck meat was 4,12, and variation measures show significant differences in evaluation of certain samples (Cv = 26,74%; Iv = 4,45). Distribution of samples based on this evaluation showes that 56% of samples were acceptable, and 17% "still acceptable". Medium correlation dependance (Rxy=0,649) was determined between sensory evaluation of the acceptability of smoked neck meat and content of skatole in fat tissue. Statistically significant difference was established in sensory evaluation between samples with skatole content bellow 0,400??g/g and samples with skatole content of 1,067?g/g. .

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TOMATO QUALITY EVALUATION USING ELECTRONIC NOSE SYSTEMS TO COMPLEMENT SENSORY ANALYSIS

Acta Horticulturae ◽

10.17660/actahortic.2005.682.133 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 1021-1028 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. Berna ◽

J. Lammerteyn ◽

S. Saevels ◽

B. Nicolaï ◽

I.U. Grün ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electronic Nose ◽

Sensory Analysis ◽

Quality Evaluation ◽

Tomato Quality

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Clinical evaluation of the effect of acentric double pedicle graft with and without the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on root coverage outcomes in class I and II Miller root recessions: A randomized clinical trial

Journal of Advanced Periodontology & Implant Dentistry ◽

10.15171/japid.2018.010 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 58-67

Author(s):

Nader Abolfazli ◽

Masoumeh Faramarzi ◽

Fariba Salehsaber ◽

Aysan Shahmorad ◽

Hadi Kokabi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nonparametric Test ◽

Class I ◽

Root Coverage ◽

Pocket Depth ◽

Platelet Rich Fibrin ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽

Analyze Data ◽

Wilcoxon Nonparametric Test ◽

Smirnov Test

Background. Acentric double pedicle graft is an alternative to double pedicle graft, which can improve clinical outcomes by removing tension in sutures. This study examined the effect of using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on the success rate of acentric double pedicle graft in treating patients with Miller Class I and II recessions. Methods. A total of 16 Miller Class I and II lesions were studied in 8 patients. The samples were divided into two groups in terms of PRF use: with PRF and without PRF. Indices, including recession depth, width of keratinized gingiva and pocket depth, were measured with a standard Michigan O probe with Williams marking. Six months later, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Wilcoxon nonparametric test were applied with SPSS17 to analyze data. Results. The recession depth, width of keratinized gingiva, and increased root coverage exhibited a significant difference between the two groups after surgery, but no significant difference was found in pocket depths. Conclusion. Applying PRF with acentric double pedicle graft reduced the recession depth, increased the width of keratinized gingiva and enhanced the extent of root coverage when compared with the situation where PRF was not used. Therefore, this study supports the use of PRF with acentric double pedicle graft in root coverage treatments.

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Phenotypic Detection of Carbapenemase Production in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae by Modified Hodge Test and Modified Strip Carba NP Test

Journal of Laboratory Physicians ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1723859 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nisha Patidar ◽

Nitya Vyas ◽

Shanoo Sharma ◽

Babita Sharma

Keyword(s):

Carbapenem Resistance ◽

Nonparametric Test ◽

Multidrug Resistant ◽

Clinical Samples ◽

Chi Square ◽

Carbapenem Resistant ◽

The Social ◽

Significant Difference ◽

High Degree ◽

Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Abstract Objective Carbapenems are last resort antibiotics for multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. However, resistance to carbapenem is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide leading to major therapeutic failures and increased mortality rate. Early and effective detection of carbapenemase producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is therefore key to control dissemination of carbapenem resistance in nosocomial as well as community-acquired infection. The aim of present study was to evaluate efficacy of Modified strip Carba NP (CNP) test against Modified Hodge test (MHT) for early detection of carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). Material and Methods Enterobacteriaceae isolated from various clinical samples were screened for carbapenem resistance. A total of 107 CRE were subjected to MHT and Modified strip CNP test for the detection of CPE. Statistical Analysis It was done on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, IBM India; version V26. Nonparametric test chi-square and Z-test were used to analyze the results within a 95% level of confidence. Results Out of 107 CRE, 94 (88%) were phenotypically confirmed as carbapenemase producer by Modified strip CNP test and 46 (43%) were confirmed by Modified Hodge Test (MHT). Thirty-eight (36%) isolates showed carbapenemase production by both MHT and CNP test, 56 isolates (52%) were CNP test positive but MHT negative, eight (7%) isolates were MHT positive but CNP test negative and five (5%) isolates were both MHT and CNP test negative. There is statistically significant difference in efficiency of Modified CNP test and MHT (p < 0.05). Conclusion Modified strip CNP test is simple and inexpensive test which is easy to perform and interpret and gives rapid results in less than 5 minutes. It has high degree of sensitivity and specificity. Modified strip CNP test shows significantly higher detection capacity for carbapenemase producers as compared with MHT.

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Flour production from shrimp by-products and sensory evaluation of flour-based products

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0100-204x2013000800022 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 48 (8) ◽

pp. 962-967 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Thiago Mendes Fernandes ◽

João Andrade da Silva ◽

Ana Hermínia Andrade da Silva ◽

José Marcelino de Oliveira Cavalheiro ◽

Maria Lúcia da Conceição

Keyword(s):

Sensory Evaluation ◽

Sensory Analysis ◽

New Products ◽

Cholesterol Content ◽

Pathogenic Microorganism ◽

Sensorial Evaluation ◽

Flour Production ◽

Microbiological Analyses ◽

By Products

The objective of this work was to evaluate the production of flour using by-products (cephalothorax) obtained from the shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) industry, and to perform a sensory analysis of shrimp flour-based products. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses on fresh cephalothorax and on manufactured flour were performed, as well as the determination of cholesterol content of this flour, and the sensorial evaluation of soup and pastry made with this flour. By the microbiological analyses, no pathogenic microorganism was detected in the samples. Physicochemical analyses of flour showed high levels of protein (50.05%) and minerals (20.97%). Shrimp cephalothorax flour showed high levels of cholesterol. The sensory evaluation indicated a good acceptance of the products, with satisfactory acceptability index (81% for soup, and 83% for pastry), which indicates that shrimp cephalothorax in the form of flour has a potential for developing new products.

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