scholarly journals Comparative study of honeys and herbhoneys quality paramertes

2017 ◽  
pp. 117-120
Author(s):  
Anna Novák ◽  
Béla Kovács ◽  
Nikolett Czipa
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Nectar Source ◽  
Relevant Regulation

Honey is one of the oldest known and consumed food. Besides the pleasant sweet taste it has been consumed because of the favorable health benefits. In addition to large number of honey plants there are many popular herbals which cannot serve as a nectar source. The herbhoney has been developed that consumers can joy the pleasant properties of herbals and honeys positive impact on the same product. In our research we compare the quality parameters of honeys and herbhoneys to each other and with the relevant regulation.

scholarly journals Use of New BTH Derivative as Supplement or Substitute of Standard Fungicidal Program in Strawberry Cultivation

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1031
Author(s):  
Maciej Spychalski ◽  
Rafal Kukawka ◽  
Włodzimierz Krzesiński ◽  
Tomasz Spiżewski ◽  
Monika Michalecka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Resistance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Amide Derivative ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
The Impact

Triggering the plant resistance induction phenomenon by chemical compounds, for example acibenzolar-S-methyl ester, has been known and described in scientific literature. Other benzothadiazole derivatives have been also described; however, their properties have not been sufficiently studied. The tested substance, N-methyl-N-methoxyamide-7-carboxybenzo(1.2.3)thiadiazole (BTHWA), is an amide derivative of benzothiadiazole, showing a stimulating effect on plant growth, apart from its plant resistance inducing activity. This article presents the impact of BTHWA, used solo and in the program with fungicides, on the strawberry plants development, fruits health, yield, and quality parameters of the crop. The results show that the combined use of BTHWA and fungicides had a positive impact on the plants health and fruit health and nutraceutical and nutritional composition of compounds when compared to the results obtained when strawberries were treated only with the BTHWA or the fungicide. As a result of BTHWA use, the partitioning of assimilates has changed, which directly translated into the results of the conducted experiments. A reduction in the respiration of the fruit during storage was also observed, possibly due to a reduced disease infestation and a lower dry matter content in the fruit. A correlation between the parameters determined during the experiment was found. The BTHWA mode of action was evidenced to be beneficial to strawberry plants and fruit.

scholarly journals Kū Hou Kuapā: Cultural Restoration Improves Water Budget and Water Quality Dynamics in Heʻeia Fishpond

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Mohlenkamp ◽  
Charles Kaiaka Beebe ◽  
Margaret A. McManus ◽  
Angela Hiʻilei Kawelo ◽  
Keliʻiahonui Kotubetey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Exchange Rates ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Discharge Rate ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Stream Discharge ◽  
Bacterial Indicator ◽  
Average Abundance ◽  
Tidally Driven ◽  
The Impact

In Hawaiʻi, the transition from customary subsistence flooded taro agroecosystems, which regulate stream discharge rate trapping sediment and nutrients, to a plantation-style economy (c. the 1840s) led to nearshore sediment deposition - smothering coral reefs and destroying adjacent coastal fisheries and customary fishpond mariculture. To mitigate sediment transport, Rhizophora mangle was introduced in estuaries across Hawai’i (c. 1902) further altering fishpond ecosystems. Here, we examine the impact of cultural restoration between 2012-2018 at Heʻeia Fishpond, a 600-800-year-old walled fishpond. Fishpond water quality was assessed by calculating water exchange rates, residence times, salinity distribution, and abundance of microbial indicators prior to and after restoration. We hypothesized that R. mangle removal and concomitant reconstruction of sluice gates would increase mixing and decrease bacterial indicator abundance in the fishpond. We find that Heʻeia Fishpond’s physical environment is primarily tidally driven; wind forcing and river flux are secondary drivers. Post-restoration, two gates in the northeastern region account for >80% of relative flux in the fishpond. Increase in exchange rates during spring and neap tide and shorter minimum water residence time corresponded with the reconstruction of a partially obstructed 56 m gap together with the installation of an additional sluice gate in the fishpond wall. Lower mean salinities post-restoration suggests increased freshwater influx due to R. mangle removal. Spatial distribution of microbial bio-indicator species inversely correlated with salinity. Average abundance of Enterococcus and Bacteroidales did not significantly change after restoration efforts, however, average abundance of a biomarker specific to birds nesting in the mangroves decreased significantly after restoration. This study demonstrates the positive impact of biocultural restoration regimes on water flushing and water quality parameters, encouraging the prospect of revitalizing this and other culturally and economically significant sites for sustainable aquaculture in the future.

scholarly journals Comparative study on African catfish (Burchell, 1822) hypophysation using ovaprim and chicken pituitary gland extract

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
O. A. Babalola ◽  
◽  
F. A. Fakunmoju ◽  
T. F. Sunnuvu ◽  
B. E. Faleti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Pituitary Gland ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Latency Period ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Gland Extract ◽  
Significant Difference

Comparative study on African catfish hypophysation indices using ovaprim and chicken pituitary gland extract (CPGE) was carried out. Sixteen (16) African catfish brood stocks between 1100 and 2300 g in ratio 2:1 and four (4) numbers of layer birds (Gallus gallus domesticus) between 1200 and 2200 g in ratio 1:3 were used respectively. The experiment was batched into “A” and “B”. Batch ‘A’ was placed on ovaprim while batch ‘B’ was placed on CPGE. An indoor hatchery vat, measuring 0.6096 m x 1.8288 m x 0.3048 m each was used for the incubation. Digital measuring kits were used to monitor water quality parameters and measurement of the brood stocks weights independently. Brood stocks on ovaprim and CPGE treatments had the following mean hypophysation indices in these order: fecundity (11100±7690 and 17760±13863), latency period (9.53±0.54 and 9.77±0.49), fertilization percentage (94.03±5.90% and 90.6±10.11%), hatchability percentage (75.6±0.81% and79.35±10.27%), number of eggs produced (5889±657.37 and 9403.33±589.80), total number of larvae hatched (4717.33±1111.0 and 7111.33±506.64), SGR (0.67±0.31 and 1.1±0.31), and survival rate (64.81±0.71 and66.24±2.19) respectively. There was no significant difference (p = 0.05) in the mean values of fecundity, latency period, fertilization and hatchability percentages in both treatments but there was significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) in number of eggs produced and total number of larvae hatched in both treatments. The water quality parameters were within the range for induced breeding techniques and there was no significant difference (p= 0.05) in both experiments. Both ovaprim and CPGE had excellent results from the induced breeding of Clarias gariepinus and yielded good results. Therefore, CPGE could be recommended from the view point of excellent results and its availability from chicken slaughter houses as against ovaprim which are imported.

A Comparative Study of Household Groundwater Arsenic Removal Technologies and their Water Quality Parameters

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 2193-2200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossain K.M. Delowar ◽  
Imtiaz Uddin . ◽  
W.H. Abou EL Hassan . ◽  
Mst. Farida Perveen . ◽  
M. Irshad . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Arsenic Removal ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Groundwater Arsenic ◽  
Removal Technologies

scholarly journals Biofertilizers Enhance Quality of Onion

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1937
Author(s):  
Bojana Petrovic ◽  
Agnieszka Sękara ◽  
Robert Pokluda
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chlorophyll B ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Mineral Salts ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Crude Fibre Content

This investigation was conducted to determine the effect of organic fertilizers on the content of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, antioxidant activity, crude fibre, and zinc in two onion cultivars, Stuttgarter Riesen and Rote Laaer, during 2016, 2017, and 2018. In this research, the following treatments were used: B-Stimul (contains Azospirillum Tarrand et al., Azotobacter Beij., Bacillus Cohn, Chlorella vulgaris Beij., and Herbaspirillum Baldani et al.), EkoBooster 2 (contains biostimulators and mineral salts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) and Vermifit A (extract of compost of Californian earthworm). The results showed that the application of biofertilizers to onion resulted in the highest chlorophyll b content in 2017 in Stuttgarter Riesen. EkoBooster 2 positively affected crude fibre content in both cultivars, but only in 2016. Antioxidant activity was not significantly affected by the interaction of experimental factors. The application of the biostimulating fertilizers can have a positive impact on the quality parameters of onion, but the kind of fertilizer must be suited to seasonal conditions and the cultivar.

Does service quality increase the level of banks performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 442-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Faraz Ali ◽  
Muhammad Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Banking Systems ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to unfold the relationship between service quality and level of performance of conventional and Islamic banks. Also, it intends to uncover what are the features of service quality which can raise the level of performance either in conventional banks or Islamic banks. There is rare literature available that focused on comparative study between above stated banking systems based on emerging parameters of SERVQUAL model. Design/methodology/approach To meet the objectives of this investigation, research data has been from 450 customers who have had accounts and dealings with conventional and Islamic banks in the previous five years. The customers are selected based on cluster sampling from regional offices of conventional and Islamic banks. Findings The collected data have been analyzed by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) technique followed by common method variance (CMV), multiple regression test and independent sample t-test used to examine the parameters of service quality in the context of banks performance. The purpose of CFA is to find the model validity, while multiple regression and t-test is performed in order to examine the influence of service quality parameters on banks performance. Originality/value The study used compliance as a one of the emerging and unique dimension of service quality. This dimension is rarely investigated in the context of measuring the level of bank performance of conventional and Islamic banking systems. Findings reveal responsiveness and assurance is the strongest predictor of conventional banking performance. Compliance and reliability has significant and positive impact on the level of performance of Islamic banks. Moreover, the study has practical implications for the top management and stakeholders of conventional and Islamic banks to increase the level of performance by using SERVQUAL model.

How to Ensure the Effectiveness of Corporate Onboarding Programs Today and Tomorrow

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
A. Tihonov ◽  
Valeriya Konovalova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
New Employees ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Staff Recruitment ◽  
Staff Recruitment And Retention

The article summarizes the results of a comparative study of the eff ectiveness of popular measures included in corporate onboarding programs in foreign and Russian practice. Data are presented confi rming the positive impact of a structured and balanced onboarding process on staff recruitment and retention, indicators of engagement and performance. Along with this, there is a discrepancy between the requests of applicants and employees and the perceptions of employers when managing onboarding. It substantiates recommendations on expanding the practice of socializing new employees, introducing them to the norms of corporate culture, introducing separate tools for communication, conducting joint events, lengthening onboarding programs and their personalization, and using niche training and microtraining during the adaptation period. The necessity of refl ecting in the onboarding programs changes in the structure of the workforce, including “alternative workforce” is emphasized.

Chinese consumers’ behavior and preference to table grapes

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mu Weisong ◽  
Li Chengcheng ◽  
Tian Dong ◽  
Feng Jianying
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Chinese Consumers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Table Grapes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze and identify Chinese consumers’ behavior and preference characters toward table grapes, especially to explore the variance of consumption preference in recent five years. Design/methodology/approach – Two representative China-wide questionnaire surveys were conducted by face-to-face and online questionnaire survey, respectively, in 2009 and 2014. Comparative study was adopted to dig the changes of consumers’ preferences and habits. ANOVA was adopted to explore the statistically difference among consumers’ behavior and preferences. Findings – The results indicate that Chinese consumers are rational-motivation-driven grape consumers, they prefer to sweet taste, seedless and medium priced grapes. Safety and quality characters (clean appearance, freshness and taste) were ranked as the most important grape attributes. As a whole, it was found that consumers are more quality-focussed and safety-conscious five years later, so some variances was showed in their purchase habits and preferences, such as the choice of purchase place, attitude to special grapes and willingness to pay to safe and genetically modified grapes. Originality/value – This research not only indicates some stable preferences of Chinese consumers toward table grape, but also finds out some significant changes in consumers’ behavior before and after five years based on a comparative study in 2009 and 2014.

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