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Microbiological And Physicochemical Parameters Used For The Analysis Of Water Quality In Gjakova Watershed, Arianeta Nura, Veton Haziri, Rrona Resyli Oct 2020

Microbiological And Physicochemical Parameters Used For The Analysis Of Water Quality In Gjakova Watershed, Arianeta Nura, Veton Haziri, Rrona Resyli

UBT International Conference

This study aimed to estimate the microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of water in Gjakova watershed in different months of the year. In the six months, from January 2020 to June 2020 are defined changes of these parameters such as total coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria, aerobic mesophilic bacteria, pH, temperature, NTU, NH3, and NO2. The object of the study was treated water and untreated water from the lake. The results showed that the microbiological and physicochemical parameters of the treated water samples were within the ISO Standards for drinking water, while the parameters of the lake water samples were shown …

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Analysis And Characterization Of Anthocyanins In Raspberry Fruits (Rubus Idaeus L.), Hyrie Koraqi, Flutura C. Ajazi Oct 2020

Analysis And Characterization Of Anthocyanins In Raspberry Fruits (Rubus Idaeus L.), Hyrie Koraqi, Flutura C. Ajazi

UBT International Conference

This study focuses on the analysis and characterization of anthocyanins from Raspberry fruit (Rubus idaeus L.). The fresh Raspberry fruits were extracted with the solvent of EtOH 96% /0.1% HC l (1:1, ratio) at room temperature for 4 h in the dark. The extraction process was the important step in the isolation and identification of anthocyanins. For this purpose, anthocyanin contents in Raspberry fruits were determined with UV-Vis Spectroscopy. The results showed that the total anthocyanin content (expressed as cyanidin-3-glucoside) in the extract was 277.2 mg/L, which is equivalent to 9.33 mg total anthocyanin per gram of dry material.

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Anti-Diarrhoeal Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Vitex Doniana Stem Bark In Castor Oil-Induced Wistar Rats, Aliyu O. Amuzat, Yakubu Ndatsu, Mohammed J. Adisa, Rukayyah S. Sulaiman, Hadiza Mohammed, Abubakar A. Yusuf, Hauwa M. Ndayako Oct 2020

Anti-Diarrhoeal Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Vitex Doniana Stem Bark In Castor Oil-Induced Wistar Rats, Aliyu O. Amuzat, Yakubu Ndatsu, Mohammed J. Adisa, Rukayyah S. Sulaiman, Hadiza Mohammed, Abubakar A. Yusuf, Hauwa M. Ndayako

Tanzania Journal of Science

Vitex doniana is a medicinal plant commonly used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea-related disorders.  In the present study, aqueous extract of Vitex doniana stem bark was evaluated for anti-diarrhoeal effects. Thirty albino rats of average weight 124 ± 4.35 g were distributed into five groups. Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were orally administered 2 mL of normal saline, 2.5 mg/kg bodyweight (bw) loperamide, 100, 200, 400 mg/kg bodyweight of aqueous extract of V. doniana stem bark, respectively. The extract was evaluated using feacal characteristics, gastrointestinal motility and enteropooling test. Results for phytochemical screening revealed the …

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Annual Committed Effective Doses Of Primordial Radionuclides And Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk To The Consumers Of Some Foodstuffs In Lagos, Southwest Of Nigeria, Olusegun Sowole, Sadudeen Kayode Aliyu Oct 2020

Annual Committed Effective Doses Of Primordial Radionuclides And Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk To The Consumers Of Some Foodstuffs In Lagos, Southwest Of Nigeria, Olusegun Sowole, Sadudeen Kayode Aliyu

Tanzania Journal of Science

Food plays vital role in the survival of man as it provides necessary nutrients to the body in order to carry out the daily activities and also to be in good health. Activity concentrations of 40K, 238Uand 232Th in some foodstuffs from three highly rated markets   in Lagos, Southwest of Nigeria have been determined by gamma spectrometry method using NaI (TI) detector coupled with a pre-amplifier base to a multiple channel analyzer (MCA). Fifteen (15) samples of maize flour, yam flour, beans, cassava flour and rice were randomly purchased from the markets: Ketu, Oyingbo and Ikeja. The highest activity concentrations …

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Trypsin Immobilization On Thiol Functionalized Mesoporous Silicas Prepared Using Castor Oil Template, James E. Mgaya Oct 2020

Trypsin Immobilization On Thiol Functionalized Mesoporous Silicas Prepared Using Castor Oil Template, James E. Mgaya

Tanzania Journal of Science

Mesoporous thiol modified silicas have been prepared using castor oil as a templating agent. The preparation was done through a co-condensation of 3-mercaptopropyltriethoxysilane and tetraethylorthosilicate in a 1:4 molar ratio. Physisorption studies showed that the prepared mesoporous silicas have an average pore diameter of 9 nm, pore volume of 1.0336 cm3/g and surface areas of up to 605 m2/g. FTIR confirmed the attachment of thiol groups on the surface of the prepared mesoporous silica as evidenced with an absorption band at around 2600 cm–1. SEM images indicated agglomeration of the prepared particles. The prepared thiol modified silicas were successfully immobilized …

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Selected Under-Exploited Plant Oils In Nigeria: A Correlative Study Of Their Properties, Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen, Adachukwu N. Nkwor Oct 2020

Selected Under-Exploited Plant Oils In Nigeria: A Correlative Study Of Their Properties, Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen, Adachukwu N. Nkwor

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study examined the physicochemical properties of seven under-exploited plant oils in Nigeria, namely; Hevea brasiliensis seed oil (HBSO), Prunus dulcis seed oil (PDSO), Afzelia africana aril cap oil (AAACO), Jatropha curcas seed oil (JCSO), Sesamum indicum seed oil (SISO), Canarium schweinfurthii seed oil (CSSO) and Hura crepitans seed oil (HCSO). Characteristics such as colour, percentage yield, specific gravity, freezing/melting point, acid value, free fatty acid, iodine value, and saponification value were investigated. The results showed that they have different colours and are liquid at room temperature. The percentage yield of the extracted oils varied from 34 to 55.39%. The …

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International Conference Food Engineering And Technology, University For Business And Technology - Ubt Oct 2020

International Conference Food Engineering And Technology, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 9th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

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Effects Of Housing System On Dairy Heifer Replacement Cost From Birth To Calving: Evaluating Costs Of Confinement, Dry-Lot, And Pasture-Based Systems And Their Impact On Total Rearing Investment, Anna Catherine Hawkins, Kenneth H. Burdine, Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, Joao H. C. Costa Oct 2020

Effects Of Housing System On Dairy Heifer Replacement Cost From Birth To Calving: Evaluating Costs Of Confinement, Dry-Lot, And Pasture-Based Systems And Their Impact On Total Rearing Investment, Anna Catherine Hawkins, Kenneth H. Burdine, Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, Joao H. C. Costa

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Replacement heifer rearing is critical for the future of dairy operations, to improve genetic merit and maintain herd size. A myriad of options exist on how to manage, feed, and ultimately raise replacement heifers. Pasture is perceived to offer optimal welfare and an economical housing system for replacement animals, but confinement systems are gaining popularity. This study investigates the costs associated with replacement heifer management decisions from birth to calving, considering the factors of housing systems, labor, feed, and health. The objective of this study was to develop an economic model to determine the cost of raising a replacement heifer …

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Assessment And Evaluation Of Student Learning Through A Project-Based Assignment On Note By Note Cooking, Roisin Burke, Pauline Danaher Oct 2020

Assessment And Evaluation Of Student Learning Through A Project-Based Assignment On Note By Note Cooking, Roisin Burke, Pauline Danaher

Articles

Many innovative teaching and learning methods are used in higher level education including projectbased learning (PBL). Since 2012 a PBL assignment project has been undertaken by master students of the Advanced Molecular Gastronomy module at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). The aim is to stimulate student learning and creativity by using Note by Note cooking in a PBL assignment while at the same time complying with the requirements of the annual International Note by Note contest which is held in Paris, France. Direct and indirect assessment methods were used to assign individual grades and to gather student feedback about the …

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Method For Using Soya Grain Juice In Production Of Pasta Products, Sanaev Ermat, Tursunkhodjaev Po'lat, Ayhodjaeva Nodira, Umarov Orif Oct 2020

Method For Using Soya Grain Juice In Production Of Pasta Products, Sanaev Ermat, Tursunkhodjaev Po'lat, Ayhodjaeva Nodira, Umarov Orif

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Considering the protein need for human nutrition, the use of protein-rich grains plays an important role in the production of pasta. The study used soy protein as one of the protein sources, which serves as an effective source of energy in the physical and mental activities of humans. In the form of nutritious juice from soybeans, a protein concentration of 4.67% was obtained, and the resulting soy juice, rich in proteins, was used as an unconventional raw material for the production of pasta. Concentrations and methods were identified that made it possible to achieve technological and economic efficiency.

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The Effect Of Hydrothermal Treatment In Increasing The Strength Of The Shell Of Wheat Grain In Preparation For Varietal Grinding, Ravshanov Suvankul, Mirzayev Jamol, Musaev Khasanjon Oct 2020

The Effect Of Hydrothermal Treatment In Increasing The Strength Of The Shell Of Wheat Grain In Preparation For Varietal Grinding, Ravshanov Suvankul, Mirzayev Jamol, Musaev Khasanjon

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The effect of hydrothermal treatment on the strength of the wheat grain shell before the first torn process is investigated. It was found that the anatomical parts of wheat grains grown in arid climatic conditions are firmly interconnected, which, in turn, affects the yield and quality of varietal flour. The aim of the study is to weaken strong native connections and improve the yield and quality of flour. The effect of NaHCO3, H3PO4, CH3COOH, HCl additives to water on the yield and quality of flour was studied. Accordingly, in solutions of 0.1-0.2% hydrochloric acid and 0.3-0.8% phosphoric acid, an increase …

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Innovative Cotton Oil Refining Technology, Majidova Nargiza, Sattarov Karim, Majidov Kaxramon, Ismatov Sunatillo Oct 2020

Innovative Cotton Oil Refining Technology, Majidova Nargiza, Sattarov Karim, Majidov Kaxramon, Ismatov Sunatillo

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The results of partial and final refining of raw cottonseed oil by solution of aluminates and and sodium hydroxide are given. The intensification of the technological process is carried out by the treatment of alkaline solutions by exposure to electromagnetic field intensity. Increase in yield and quality improvement of refined oil is achieved.

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New Composition And Method For Producing Pasta, Sanaev Ermat, Tursunkhodjaev Pulat, Ayhodjaeva Nodira, Normatov Anvar Oct 2020

New Composition And Method For Producing Pasta, Sanaev Ermat, Tursunkhodjaev Pulat, Ayhodjaeva Nodira, Normatov Anvar

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The main objective of this study is to develop a composition of pasta containing a mixture of ginger, lemon and mint powder, as well as a combination of legumes and cereals with high nutritional value. This will expand the range of pasta. The problem of achieving high quality and economic efficiency is solved by improving several technological processes and using innovative methods. The effectiveness of using innovative methods of sublimation and microwave drying is shown in comparison with the drying process of instant pasta by frying it in vegetable oil.

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Research Of The Process Of Obtaining Interesterified Fat For Margarine Production On The Basis Of Sunflower Oil And Palm Stearin, Rahimov Dilshod, Ruziboyev Akbarali, Tashmuratov Asatullo, Salijanova Shaxnoza Oct 2020

Research Of The Process Of Obtaining Interesterified Fat For Margarine Production On The Basis Of Sunflower Oil And Palm Stearin, Rahimov Dilshod, Ruziboyev Akbarali, Tashmuratov Asatullo, Salijanova Shaxnoza

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The study presents the results of transesterification of a mixture of sunflower oil and palm stearin in various proportions and dilatometric analysis of the obtained transesterifications was carried out. For example, the ratios in the mixture of sunflower oil and palm stearin 15/85, 25/75, 30/70, 50/50 were subjected to transesterification in the laboratory, and the transesterifications used for the spread and margarine were obtained, and the optimal mixture ratios were determined. By dilatometric analysis, it was found that it is possible to obtain interesterificates in the ratio of a mixture of sunflower oil and palm stearin at 50/50 for a …

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A Mechanistic Study On The Non-Genotoxic Carcinogenicity Of The Food Contaminant Semicarbazide, Daniel P. Fitzpatrick Oct 2020

A Mechanistic Study On The Non-Genotoxic Carcinogenicity Of The Food Contaminant Semicarbazide, Daniel P. Fitzpatrick

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Semicarbazide was brought to the forefront of scientific discussions by the scientific community in the early 2000’s as the substance was discovered in several food products from both synthetic and natural sources. Although semicarbazide was processed through several toxicological assays and classified as a non-genotoxic carcinogen, underwhelming amounts of toxicological data exists for the compound. The present study is one of the first in-vitro studies to examine the relationship between sub-pathophysiological concentrations of reactive oxygen species and the anomalous non-genotoxic carcinogenicity induced by semicarbazide through the upregulation of intracellular signalling pathways. A novel finding of the present study was where …

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Detection Of Organic Free Radicals And Reactive Oxygen Substances Using Chemically-Stimulated Luminescence From Structured Compound Semiconductors, William L. Boatright Oct 2020

Detection Of Organic Free Radicals And Reactive Oxygen Substances Using Chemically-Stimulated Luminescence From Structured Compound Semiconductors, William L. Boatright

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Patents

A method of monitoring for the presence of an oxidizing chemical species in an aqueous or non-polar environment includes steps of exposing a structured compound semiconductor material to the oxidizing chemical species in the environment and detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the structured compound semiconductor material upon exposure to the oxidizing chemical species. The structured compound semiconductor material is a phytate scaffold material and a metal dopant.

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Analiza E Kolesterolit Me Metodtë E Kolesterolit Me Metodë Enzimatike Në Vezë Komerciale, Ekstensive Dhe Organike, Fjolla Vllasaliu Oct 2020

Analiza E Kolesterolit Me Metodtë E Kolesterolit Me Metodë Enzimatike Në Vezë Komerciale, Ekstensive Dhe Organike, Fjolla Vllasaliu

Theses and Dissertations

Përqendrimi i kolesterolit në tre lloje të vezëve është analizuar përmes metodës enzimatike. Llojet e vezëve të analizuara kanë qenë: vezë komerciale, vezë ekstenzive dhe vezë organike. Janë analizuar gjithsej tridhjetë e pesë mostra. Marrja e mostrave ka qenë e rastësishme dhe analiza e kolesterolit është bërë me anë të spektrofotometrit GENESYS 10S UV-Vis. Analizat janë kryer në laboratorët hulumtues të Universitetit për Biznes dhe Teknologji (UBT) - Kosovë. Mesatarja e rezultateve të marra tregon për një përqendrim pak më të ulët të kolesterolit në llojin e vezëve ekstensive në krahasim me llojet e tjera të analizuara.

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Teknologjia E Përpunimit Të Mishit Dhe Sallameve, Vegim Dedinca Oct 2020

Teknologjia E Përpunimit Të Mishit Dhe Sallameve, Vegim Dedinca

Theses and Dissertations

Teknologjia e përpunimit të mishit në kuadër të saj edhe të sallamave ka patur një zhvillim të hovshëm, sidomos në dekadën e fundit në Kosovë dhe që ka rezultuar me ngritjen e një numri jo të vogël të fabrikave apo kompanive të perpunimit të mishit, ndër të cilat është edhe kompania SHPK “Sole”, të cilat zhvillojnë ativitetin e tyre në objekte të veçanta, me paisje dhe aparatura të veçanta, procedura të veçanta dhe duke respektuar Kodeksin alimentar ndërkombetar dhe standardet ligjore vendore të cilat i rregullojnë këto çeshtje. Qellimi i këtij hulumtimit është që të verifikohet zbatueshmeria e procedurave të …

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Aditivët Ushqimorë (Benzoati I Natriumit E211 Dhe Metabisulfiti I Kaliumit E224) Dhe Përdorim I Tyre Në Produkte Ushqimore, Donika Rexhepi Oct 2020

Aditivët Ushqimorë (Benzoati I Natriumit E211 Dhe Metabisulfiti I Kaliumit E224) Dhe Përdorim I Tyre Në Produkte Ushqimore, Donika Rexhepi

Theses and Dissertations

Aditivët apo shtesat ushqimore janë shumë të rëndësishëm në degën e industrisë ushqimore si në Kosovë ashtu edhe në botë. Çdo gjë që i shtohet ushqimit, shtohet për një qëllim të caktuar e edhe aditivët ushqimorë i shtohen ushqimit për të ruajtur ose përmirësuar sigurinë e tij, freskinë, shijen, strukturën ose pamjen e atij ushqimi. Ekzistojnë kategori të ndryshme të aditivëve dhe secila prej tyre ka një funksion të caktuar kur shtohet në ushqim. Njëra prej kategorive shumë të rëndësishme të aditivëve ushqimorë është ajo e konservuesve, të cilët shtohen me qëllim që të zgjasin afatin e ruajtjes së një …

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Antiviral Activity Of A Novel Mixture Of Natural Antimicrobials, In Vitro, And In A Chicken Infection Model In Vivo, Igori Balta, Lavinia Stef, Ioan Pet, Patrick Ward, Todd Callaway, Steven C. Ricke, Ozan Gundogdu, Nicolai Corcionivoschi Oct 2020

Antiviral Activity Of A Novel Mixture Of Natural Antimicrobials, In Vitro, And In A Chicken Infection Model In Vivo, Igori Balta, Lavinia Stef, Ioan Pet, Patrick Ward, Todd Callaway, Steven C. Ricke, Ozan Gundogdu, Nicolai Corcionivoschi

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The aim of this study was to test in vitro the ability of a mixture of citrus extract, maltodextrin, sodium chloride, lactic acid and citric acid (AuraShield L) to inhibit the virulence of infectious bronchitis, Newcastle disease, avian influenza, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and bovine coronavirus viruses. Secondly, in vivo, we have investigated its efficacy against infectious bronchitis using a broiler infection model. In vitro, these antimicrobials had expressed antiviral activity against all five viruses through all phases of the infection process of the host cells. In vivo, the antimicrobial mixture reduced the virus load in the …

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Horizontal Genetic Exchange Of Chromosomally Encoded Markers Between Campylobacter Jejuni Cells, Deepti Pranay Samarth, Young Min Kwon Oct 2020

Horizontal Genetic Exchange Of Chromosomally Encoded Markers Between Campylobacter Jejuni Cells, Deepti Pranay Samarth, Young Min Kwon

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Many epidemiological studies provide us with the evidence of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) contributing to the bacterial genomic diversity that benefits the bacterial populations with increased ability to adapt to the dynamic environments. Campylobacter jejuni, a major cause of acute enteritis in the U.S., often linked with severe post-infection neuropathies, has been reported to exhibit a non-clonal population structure and comparatively higher strain-level genetic variation. In this study, we provide evidence of the HGT of chromosomally encoded genetic markers between C. jejuni cells in the biphasic MH medium. We used two C. jejuni NCTC-11168 mutants harbouring distinct …

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Detection Of Hydroperoxides Using Chemically-Stimulated Luminescence From Structured Compound Semiconductors, William L. Boatright Sep 2020

Detection Of Hydroperoxides Using Chemically-Stimulated Luminescence From Structured Compound Semiconductors, William L. Boatright

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Patents

A method of monitoring for the presence of a hydroperoxide in an aqueous or non-polar environment includes steps of exposing a structured compound semiconductor material with peroxidase activity to the hydroperoxide in the environment and detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the structured compound semiconductor material with peroxidase activity upon exposure to the hydroperoxide. The luminescence emitting semiconductor material with peroxidase activity consists of a primary semiconductor material with a dopant prepared on a phytate scaffold.

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Sensitivity Of Planktonic Cells Of Staphylococcus Aureus To Elevated Hydrostatic Pressure As Affected By Mild Heat, Carvacrol, Nisin, And Caprylic Acid, Jyothi George, Sadiye Aras, Md Niamul Kabir, Sabrina Wadood, Shahid Chowdhury, Aliyar Cyrus Fouladkhah Sep 2020

Sensitivity Of Planktonic Cells Of Staphylococcus Aureus To Elevated Hydrostatic Pressure As Affected By Mild Heat, Carvacrol, Nisin, And Caprylic Acid, Jyothi George, Sadiye Aras, Md Niamul Kabir, Sabrina Wadood, Shahid Chowdhury, Aliyar Cyrus Fouladkhah

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Current study investigated effects of elevated hydrostatic pressure exposure in the presence of mild heat and natural antimicrobials against Staphylococcus aureus. Hydrostatic pressure of 350 to 550 MPa with nisin (5000 IU/mL), carvacrol, or caprylic acid (0.5% v/v) were applied for the reduction in four-strain mixture of S. aureus in HEPES buffer at 4 and 40 °C for up to 7 min. Results were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and D-values were additionally calculated using best-fitted linear model. Prior to exposure to treatments at 4 °C, counts of the pathogen were 7.95 ± 0.4 log CFU/mL and were reduced (p < 0.05) to 6.44 ± 0.3 log CFU/mL after 7 min of treatment at 450 MPa. D-value associated with this treatment was 5.34 min (R2 …

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Ruggedized Color Measurement For Beer, Wort, And Malt, Roger Barth, Randall H. Reiger, Yuki Kim Sep 2020

Ruggedized Color Measurement For Beer, Wort, And Malt, Roger Barth, Randall H. Reiger, Yuki Kim

Chemistry Faculty Publications

The standard instrument for measuring malt, wort, and beer color is the spectrophotometer. Spectrophotometers are not rugged; they have critically aligned collimators, monochromators, lenses, slits, and mirrors that make them difficult to use and maintain in a production environment. Our research shows that wort and beer color can be measured accurately with rugged equipment based on light emitting diodes (LEDs) with results in agreement with those of a spectrophotometer. Two or more colored diodes were used. LED-based apparatus does not require critical alignment, is not highly sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature, moisture, dust, and vibration, and can be …

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Kevin Ponce, Kevin Ponce, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Sep 2020

Kevin Ponce, Kevin Ponce, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A native of Hawaii, Kevin Ponce left the islands after high school to join the US Air Force. After a 20-year career in the Air Force Ponce retired. Having earned a degree in hotel and restaurant management he took the position as an area supervisor for the Oklahoma City Public Schools. This was followed by a position overseeing the procurement of food and equipment. Eventually he took a food service director position, where he moved up to larger and larger districts. Kevin up running a district with over eighty schools before eventually retiring again after another-plus year career.

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Synthetic Alkaloid Treatment Influences The Intestinal Epithelium And Mesenteric Adipose Transcriptome In Holstein Steers, Kyle J. Mclean, Ransom L. Baldwin Vi, Congjun Li, James L. Klotz, J. Lannett Edwards, Kyle R. Mcleod Sep 2020

Synthetic Alkaloid Treatment Influences The Intestinal Epithelium And Mesenteric Adipose Transcriptome In Holstein Steers, Kyle J. Mclean, Ransom L. Baldwin Vi, Congjun Li, James L. Klotz, J. Lannett Edwards, Kyle R. Mcleod

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Holstein steers (n = 16) were used to determine if a synthetic alkaloid, bromocriptine, would alter the transcriptome of the small intestine and adjacent mesenteric adipose. On d 0, steers were assigned to one of two treatments: control (CON; saline only) or bromocriptine (BROMO; 0.1 mg/kg BW bromocriptine mesylate injected intramuscularly every 3 d for 30 d). Steers were slaughtered and midpoint sections of jejunal epithelium and associated mesenteric fat were collected for RNA isolation. Transcriptome analysis was completed via RNA-Seq to determine if BROMO differed compared with CON within intestinal epithelium or mesenteric adipose mRNA isolates. Differential expression …

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Effects Of Supplementation Of Microalgae (Aurantiochytrium Sp.) To Laying Hen Diets On Fatty Acid Content, Health Lipid Indices, Oxidative Stability, And Quality Attributes Of Meat, Bing Liu, Jiang Jiang, Dongyou Yu, Gang Lin, Youling L. Xiong Sep 2020

Effects Of Supplementation Of Microalgae (Aurantiochytrium Sp.) To Laying Hen Diets On Fatty Acid Content, Health Lipid Indices, Oxidative Stability, And Quality Attributes Of Meat, Bing Liu, Jiang Jiang, Dongyou Yu, Gang Lin, Youling L. Xiong

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

The present study is conducted to investigate the effects of dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-rich microalgae (MA, Aurantiochytrium sp.) on health lipid indices, stability, and quality properties of meat from laying hens. A total of 450 healthy 50-wk-old Hy-Line Brown layers were randomly allotted to 5 groups (6 replicates of 15 birds each), which received diets supplemented with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0% MA for 15 weeks. Fatty acid contents and quality properties of breast and thigh muscles from two randomly selected birds per replicate (n = 12) were measured. The oxidative stability of fresh, refrigerated, frozen, and cooked …

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Homicide And Drug Trafficking In Impoverished Communities In Brazil, Elenice De Souza Oliveira, Braulio Figueiredo Alves Da Silva, Flavio Luiz Sapori, Gabriela Gomes Cardoso Sep 2020

Homicide And Drug Trafficking In Impoverished Communities In Brazil, Elenice De Souza Oliveira, Braulio Figueiredo Alves Da Silva, Flavio Luiz Sapori, Gabriela Gomes Cardoso

Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Many studies demonstrate that homicides are heavily concentrated in impoverished neighborhoods, but not all socially disadvantaged neighborhoods are hotbeds of violence. Conducted in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, this study hypothesizes that the association between high rates of homicide and impoverished areas is influenced by the emergence of a specific type of street drug-dealing common to favelas (slums). The study applies econometric techniques to police data on homicides and drug arrests from 2008 to 2011, as well as 2010 Census data, to test its hypothesis. The findings provide insight into the development of crime prevention policies in areas of high social vulnerability.

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The Effects Of Temperature And Ethanol On Proanthocyanidin Adsorption To Grape Cell Wall Material In The Presence Of Anthocyanins, Jordan W. Beaver, Konrad V. Miller, Cristina Medina-Plaza, Nick Dokoozlian, R. Ponangi, T. Blair, D. Block, A. Oberholster Sep 2020

The Effects Of Temperature And Ethanol On Proanthocyanidin Adsorption To Grape Cell Wall Material In The Presence Of Anthocyanins, Jordan W. Beaver, Konrad V. Miller, Cristina Medina-Plaza, Nick Dokoozlian, R. Ponangi, T. Blair, D. Block, A. Oberholster

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

The quantitative and qualitative impacts of anthocyanins on proanthocyanidin adsorption to grape-derived cell wall material were investigated in fifteen unique systems of varying temperatures, ethanol concentrations, and proanthocyanidin concentrations. Proanthocyanidin solutions were exposed to cell wall material and monitored for changes in concentration over 24 h. Increases in both temperature and ethanol resulted in a larger retention of proanthocyanidins in solution and typically faster adsorption kinetics. Analysis of the solution after exposure to cell wall revealed a significant reduction in the molecular weight of proanthocyanidins present in solution, suggesting that anthocyanins do not alter a previously described mechanism of preferentially …

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Determinants Of Gluten-Free Diet Adoption Among Individuals Without Celiac Disease Or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Kristina Arslain, Christopher Gustafson, Pratiksha Baishya, Devin Rose Sep 2020

Determinants Of Gluten-Free Diet Adoption Among Individuals Without Celiac Disease Or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Kristina Arslain, Christopher Gustafson, Pratiksha Baishya, Devin Rose

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

Objectives: Gluten free (GF) foods are typically less nutritious and more expensive than their gluten-containing variants, yet people without a diagnosed gluten sensitivity continue to adopt this diet. There is a lack of research about what factors drive people without Celiac disease or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity to follow the GF diet. Methods: A nationally representative sample of 2982 US residents without a diagnosed gluten sensitivity were surveyed about their attitudes, perceptions, and experiences with the GF diet. Logistic regression was used to compare respondents who were currently avoiding or had avoided gluten previously (GF consumer) to respondents who had never …

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