scholarly journals Fertilization Management Improves the Yield and Capsaicinoid Content of Chili Peppers

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Teodor Stan ◽  
Neculai Munteanu ◽  
Gabriel-Ciprian Teliban ◽  
Alexandru Cojocaru ◽  
Vasile Stoleru
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Vegetation Period ◽  
Chili Pepper ◽  
Cultivated Plants ◽  
The World ◽  
Genus Capsicum ◽  
Chili Peppers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pepper Plants

Chili, one of the most cultivated plants in the world, from the genus Capsicum sp., has great importance both in human nutrition and in the pharmaceutical industry. This study provides detailed information on the impact of chili crop fertilization on the production and accumulation of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. During the vegetation period, 235 kg∙ha−1 NPK (chemical—Ch), 270 kg∙ha−1 NPK (organic—O) and 250 kg∙ha−1 NPK (mixed—Ch + O) fertilizers were applied on six varieties of chili pepper (De Cayenne, Traian 2, Turkish, Sigaretta di Bergamo, Jovial and Chorbadjiiski); all versions were compared with the control (Ct). The determination of capsaicinoid compounds from chili pepper samples was done using high-performance liquid chromatography, HPLC-UV/VIS. The chili pepper plants reacted differently according to the fertilizers used, both in terms of the production and accumulation of capsaicinoids. The highest production was obtained for the case of mixed treatments in all cultivars, with the highest production being found for Sigaretta di Bergamo (40.61 t∙ha−1). The capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin content was influenced by both the type of fertilizer used and the variety of chili pepper. The accumulation of capsaicinoids in the chili fruits was found to be dependent on cultivar and fertilization management; higher amounts of capsaicinoids were found to accumulate in the fruits of the Chorbadjiiski variety treated with chemicals (0.83 mg∙g−1 capsaicin and 0.53 mg∙g−1 dihydrocapsaicin) compared with the amounts found for untreated De Cayenne (0.52 mg∙g−1 capsaicin and 0.33 mg∙g−1 dihydrocapsaicin).

scholarly journals Preface

2021 ◽  
Vol 2125 (1) ◽  
pp. 011001
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Direct Reduction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Main Research ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Oral Presentations ◽  
The Impact

We are glad to introduce you that the 2021 4th International Conference on Mechanical, Electrical and Material Application (MEMA 2021) was successfully held on October 29-31, 2021. In light of worldwide travel restriction and the impact of COVID-19, MEMA 2021 was carried out in the form of virtual conference to avoid personnel gatherings. Because most participants were still highly enthusiastic about participating in this conference, we chose to carry out MEMA 2021 via online platform according to the original schedule instead of postponing it. MEMA 2021 is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Mechanical, Electrical and Material Application to a common forum. The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in Mechanical, Electrical and Material Application and another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working all around the world. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Mechanical, Electrical and Material Application and related areas. We were greatly honored to invited Prof. Kun Li, from Chongqing University, China and Assoc. Prof. Wei Wei, from Xi’an University of Technology, China as our Conference Chairmen. This scientific event brings together more than 100 national and international researchers in mechanical, electrical and material application. During the conference, the conference model was divided into three sessions, including oral presentations, keynote speeches, and online Q&A discussion. In the first part, some scholars, whose submissions were selected as the excellent papers, were given about 5-10 minutes to perform their oral presentations one by one. Then in the second part, keynote speakers were each allocated 30-45 minutes to hold their speeches. We were pleased to invite four distinguished experts to present their insightful speeches. Our first keynote speaker, Prof. Shahid Hussain, Jiangsu University, China. His research interests include MOS-MOF-MXene Nanomaterials, Gas-Sensors, Electrochemical Supercapacitors, Li-S batteries. And then we had Prof. Jie Huang, from Southwest University, China. His research includes RF/Microwave circuits and sensors. Prof. Qiyan Xu, Anhui University of Technology, China. His main research directions are: New process and technology of low cost steel making, Direct reduction and melting reduction, Development of new metallurgical technology - comprehensive utilization of waste resources. Lastly, we were glad to invite Prof. Kun Li, Chongqing University, China. He mainly engaged in additive manufacturing, intelligent 3D net forming, high performance materials and phase transformation, material computing and other research. In the last part of the conference, all participants were invited to join in a WeChat group to discuss and explore the academic issues after the presentations. The online discussion was lasted for about 30-60 minutes. We are glad to share with you that we still received lots of submissions from the conference during this special period. Hence, we selected a bunch of high-quality papers and compiled them into the proceedings after rigorously reviewed them. These papers feature following topics but are not limited to: Mechanical Dynamics and its Applications, Material Physics, Electrical and Electronic Systems and other related topics. All the papers have been through rigorous review and process to meet the requirements of International publication standard. Lastly, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Chairman, the distinguished keynote speakers, as well as all the participants. We also want to thank the publisher for publishing the proceedings. May the readers could enjoy the gain some valuable knowledge from the proceedings. We are expecting more and more experts and scholars from all over the world to join this international event next year. The Committee of MEMA 2021 List of Committee member is available in this pdf.

Influence of Socio-Economy in the Next Generation of Thermal Management Solutions for Electronics Consumer Products

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamal Refai-Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Electronics Packaging ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Target Market ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The past few decades have seen a number of countries around the world emerge as a growing market for high performance computers. This present study examines, in more detail, how socio-economic influences are shaping the demand function and how some computing landscapes are changing as a consequence. This study is addressing one of the key initiatives to enable 50 percent of the world’s population with access to the World Wide Web. Furthermore, this investigation is addressing the challenges for electronics packaging Engineers and Researchers. Therefore, the rational of the developed technology based on the understanding target market and usages will be given. The impact of addressing the heat dissipation and managing the use of the raw materials of the intended products are discussed. In addition, how the electronics packaging engineers can focus on developing affordable innovative technology. Finally, the impact of all of the above is examined in developing the cost effective solution from a global point of view.

scholarly journals Determination of the Chemical Volatile Compounds of a Chili Pepper Cultivar (Capsicum annuum) Grown in Eastern Côte d’Ivoire

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ohouo Régina Antoinette Don ◽  
Pascal Amédée Ahi ◽  
Faustin Aka Kabaran ◽  
Nahossé Ziao
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Chili Pepper ◽  
The World ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Pepper Cultivar

Chilli is widely used throughout the world and, in Côte d'Ivoire in particular, for his nutritional and medicinal properties. Indeed, peppers are good sources of vitamins, polyphenols, minerals and volatile compounds. This work allowed to determine the volatile compounds of a pepper cultivar (Capsicum annuum) grown in eastern Côte d'Ivoire. The analysis of the volatile compounds was made by gas chromatography coupled to the mass spectrophotometer (GC-MS). The results showed that the fresh fruits of the grown pepper cultivar contained a total of 37 compounds. Majority compounds identified in green fruits are thymol (24.60%), d-limonene (21.80%) and hexyl isovalerate (09.90%) while those identified in fresh red fruits are thymol (45.90%), hexyl isovalerate (14.90%) and linalool (05.50%). The identified compounds belong to different families of compounds: terpenes (monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes), alcohols, aldehydes, fatty acids, esters, ketones and hydrocarbons. The fresh red fruits are rich in thymol and green fruits in D-limonene. This study shows that this chili cultivar has very interesting properties that can contribute to human health. As a result, this pepper could be a good pharmacological source.

The role of the main ingredients of chocolate in the formation of its beneficial properties for the consumer

2021 ◽  
pp. 582-587
Author(s):  
I.V. Goloviznin ◽  
A.V. Ryzhakova
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
The Body ◽  
Specific Product ◽  
Regular Process ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Confectionery Product

Chocolate is the most staple and consumed confectionery product in Russia and the world. The determination of the beneficial properties of such a product as chocolate is an important and regular process of food institutions in every country, since new lines of already well-known manufacturers and new manufacturers with an innovative assortment are added to the retail assortment. Today, it is very relevant and important to understand the impact of new products on human health. In this regard, in order to provide complete information on a specific product, it is necessary to know its composition, ingredients and their effect on the body separately and within the framework of a specific product. Along with its beneficial properties, chocolate can also affect health negatively. It is necessary to understand the mechanism of the effect of chocolate on human health when consumed and to assess the risks that may arise subsequently after its active consumption.

scholarly journals Emotional Reactions and Adaptation to COVID-19 Lockdown (or Confinement) by Spanish Competitive Athletes: Some Lesson for the Future

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Carlos Jaenes Sánchez ◽  
David Alarcón Rubio ◽  
Manuel Trujillo ◽  
Rafael Peñaloza Gómez ◽  
Amir Hossien Mehrsafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The Coronavirus Covid 19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has produced terrible effects in the world economy and is shaking social and political stability around the world. The world of sport has obviously been severely affected by the pandemic, as authorities progressively canceled all level of competitions, including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. In Spain, the initial government-lockdown closed the Sports High-performance Centers, and many other sports facilities. In order to support athlete's health and performance at crises like these, an online questionnaire named RECOVID-19, was designed to assess how athletes were living their lives during such periods of home confinement. The main purpose of the questionnaire was to assess the impact of prolongued confinement on athlete's psychological, emotional, and behavioral performance. One thousand, two hundred forty-eight athletes participated in the survey. They had the fllowing characteristics: (Mean age = 22.31 ± 11.49, Female: 53%), who compete at National (N: 1017, Mean age = 21.58 ± 11.42, Female: 52%) and International level (N: 231, Mean age = 25.56 ± 11.22, Female: 57%). Results showed that during the confinement period, those athletes who lacked motivation reported a higher level of stressful thoughts, more behavioral problems, and greater emotional upheaval (anger, fatigue, tension, and depression). However, those athletes who accepted confinement measures as necessary, and were in favor of respecting the rules of social isolation, fostered positive emotional states such as feelings of friendship. In addition, the availability of some sport equipment together with the ability to continue some training, were (1) protective factors against emotional stress, lack of motivation and behavioral problems; and (2) they were associated with greater respect for, and adherence to, confinement rules. Gender differences, tested by multigroup analysis, revealed that coping activities were more often associated to negative emotional states among women, whereas the ongoing availability of training information and future conditions were equally protective factors for both genders. This study also showed that receiving coaching, support and completing frequent training routines seem to be valuable tools to prevent or reduce some of the harmful effects of isolation on athlete's emotional well-being. The conclusions derived from this research would possibly help sport authorities to design supporting policies and plans to support athletes and trainers in future disruptive health crises.

scholarly journals Analytical control optimization of residues fungicides from the class of pyrazole carboxamides in water

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Antonenko ◽  
O. M. Korshun ◽  
D. S. Mіlokhov ◽  
A. О. Lipavska ◽  
T. V. Ruda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
World Market ◽  
Analytical Determination ◽  
Analytical Control ◽  
Chromatography Method ◽  
Bidistilled Water ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Method

Introduction. Over the past few years, fungicidal formulations based on fluxapyroxad, penthiopyrad, isopyrazam and sedaxan have been proposed in the world market. Such pesticides meet modern requirements and are recommended in the world to protect more than 30 major crops. Given the wide range of crops for which these preparations are offered, as well as the anti-drug strategy for the pesticides application, which involves the use of substances with a new mechanism of action and the introduction of combined formulations based on two or more active substances, it is possible to actively use pyrazolecarboxamides in one region, that is why there is a possibility of their simultaneous arrival in environmental objects.The aim ofthe study– to develop a methodology for the analytical determination of fluxapyroxad, penthiopyrad, isopyrazam and sedaxanin their joint presence in water.Materials and Methods. Chromatographic analysis was performed on liquid chromatographs LC-10ADvp and LC-20AD from Shimadzu (Japan) with ultraviolet detection.Results and Discussion. It was found that the C18 column is more promising for solving the problem of pyrazolecarboxamidesseparation under study. The gradient regime in the eluent system was recognized as optimal: A (acetonitrile), B (methanol) and C (bidistilled water). The retention time (min) is: for fluxapyroxad– 6.8±0.1; trans-sedaxan– 7.4±0.1; cis-sedaxane– 8.2±0.1; penthiopyrad– 9.3±0.1 and isopyrazam– 11.0 ± 0.1.Conclusions. The conditions for the simultaneous determination of fluxapyroxad, penthiopyrad, isopyrazam and sedaxanby the high-performance liquid chromatography method with their simultaneous presence in water sample wasdeveloped.It makes it possible to significantly accelerate the analysis and reduce the costs of conducting it.

scholarly journals The impact of climate change on soil water balance and agricultural production sustainability in Mediterranean part of Bosnia and Herzegovina

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Melisa Ljusa ◽  
Hamid Custovic ◽  
Sabina Hodzic
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Vegetation Period ◽  
Soil Water Balance ◽  
Monthly Precipitation ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

<p>The world agriculture uses about 70% of the world water resources in irrigation. The concern over the sustainability of water use as demand for agricultural, industrial, and domestic uses continues to increase. Conflicts between particular sectors result in tensions, which sometimes lead to “water wars” in different parts of the world. It is the reason why many national and international organizations are putting the water quantity and quality questions on the top of the world’s open questions/problems. The main aim of this paper is to present soil water balance of the Mediterranean region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prepared for a long-term time series for two locations (Trebinje and Mostar) annually and during the vegetation period. The mean long-term data has been used as a base for future predicted calculation. The predicted PET was based on an increase in air temperature by 2°C and predicted decrease in precipitation by 25%. With so predicted calculated data of monthly PET and monthly precipitation the predicted soil water balance was done.</p>

scholarly journals Geoscience Methods in Real Estate Market Analyses Subjectivity Decrease

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Renigier-Bilozor ◽  
Artur Janowski ◽  
Marek Walacik
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Real Estate Market ◽  
Market Analysis ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Precise Calculation ◽  
The World ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
The Impact

Real estate management, including real estate market analysis, is part of a so-called geosystem. In recent years, the popularity of creating various types of systems and automatic solutions in real estate management, including those related to property classification and valuation, has been growing in the world, mainly to reduce the impact of human subjectivity, to increase the scope of analyses and reduce research time. A very important fact that should be underlined is that properties are strongly related to geolocation (space) and strongly determine it. Authors proposed in the paper solutions that highlight implementation of geoscience and “geo-approach” combined with fuzzy logic methods that allow to decrease subjectivity in property analyses and diminish uncertainty in decision making process. The proposed methodology involves three main problematic components of decision support system in property investment analyses development with the use of geo-technologies such as: determination of the database model; elaboration geo-property-zones with geoprocessing activities; identification of homogeneous group of properties transactions. The influence of spatial decision factor determined in the study lead to objective and precise calculation of value differentiation from 22 to 43% depending on the property’s remoteness to the sea.

scholarly journals Determination of FODMAP contents of common wheat and rye breads and the effects of processing on the final contents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Schmidt ◽  
Elisabeth Sciurba
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Anion Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Processing Parameter ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The benefits of a diet, low in fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) for patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been well established. Thus, the exact knowledge of the amount and composition of FODMAPs in foods is of vital importance for these patients. This study investigated the possibilities of FODMAP reduction by adjusting the processing parameters, which are feasible in practise, while still producing marketable breads. Therefore, the impact of prolonged proofing and the addition of sourdough on the FODMAPs in the final products was evaluated. High performance anion exchange chromatography was used for qualitative and quantitative analysis. A prolonged proofing time resulted in reduction of the fructan content and in consequence of the total FODMAPs. In contrast, the addition of sourdough only altered the FODMAP composition, by reducing the fructan content but increasing the mannitol content. While all the breads produced from refined wheat flour meet the low-FODMAP criteria, the breads from rye and whole meal wheat flour have to be considered as high-FODMAP, regardless of the processing conditions investigated. Breads produced from rye flour exceeded the limits for fructans and mannitol, while whole meal wheat breads were found to exceed the threshold for excess fructose. Overall, the production of low-FODMAP rye breads was identified as the biggest challenge for future research, since it could not be achieved using conventional processing parameter.

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