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Ireland’S Energy Transition: Unlocking The Potential Of Offshore Renewables, Caoimhe O'Hare, Madjid Karimirad, Gautam Baruah

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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Implementation Of The Nature Restoration Law In The Eu - Pros, Cons And Impossibilities, Emma Mcdonagh, Liam Sunner

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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From Conflict To Connection: Educators Leading The Shift Towards Restorative Practices (Rp) In Deis Primary Schools, Ellen Slattery, Clara Hoyne

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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Editorial, Anne M. Friel, Brigid Hooban, Therese Montgomery, Anne Marie O'Brien, Cormac Quigley, Edel Mcneela, Eva Campion, James Walshe, Sinead Loughran

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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Bridging The Gap From Preschool To Primary: From Policy To Practice, Aimee O'Connor, Cóilín O’ Braonáin

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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Enhancing The Biopreservative Effect Of Non-Starter Lactic Acid Bacteria Using Soluble Fiber During Cheese Ripening, Rakesh Kaushik, Sanjeev Anand

Dairy Science and Food Science Faculty Publications: 2022 to Present

Cheddar cheese ripening creates favorable conditions for desired microbial changes but also allows survival and outgrowth of spores like Clostridium tyrobutyricum and Bacillus licheniformis, leading to late-blowing defects. In the first phase of the study, NSLAB dynamics were evaluated in the presence of spores, where pilot-scale cheeses (110 L) were produced in four treatments: control, T1 (BL), T2 (CT), and T3 (BL+CT), each inoculated at 2.0 Log10 CFU/mL with spores. Results showed that SLAB declined from 8.0 to 0.2 Log10 CFU/g, while NSLAB increased from 2.0 to 8.5 Log10 CFU/g by the third month and remained stable thereafter. Spore counts …

The Role Of Fungal Proteases In Bioactive Peptide Production And Analytical Approaches For Tracking Their Activity, Tanvir Ahmed, Angéla Juhász, Utpal Bose, Netsane Shiferaw Terefe, Michelle L. Colgrave

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Fungal proteases catalyse site-specific peptide bond cleavage in complex protein matrices, enabling bioactive peptide (BP) release. Accurate monitoring is vital for optimising hydrolysis efficiency, minimising nonspecific proteolysis, ensuring consistent yields, and preserving peptide biofunctionality. While analytical and computational tools are well-established for non-fungal systems, their adaptation to fungal proteases remains exploratory, with no comprehensive evaluation addressing the unique challenges in this field. This review synthesises current knowledge, identifies methodological gaps, and outlines future directions for developing fungi-specific analytical pipelines and computational frameworks for BP discovery. It explores fungal protease families, their roles in intracellular peptide processing, and fungal survival strategies. …

Developing Hydrophobic-Hydrophilic Protein Structures By 3d Food Printing Of Sorghum And Soy Protein Gels, Sorour Barekat, Ali Ubeyitogullari

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The goal of this study was to introduce the simultaneous use of hydrophobic-hydrophilic proteins bioinks for 3D food printing. Sorghum protein gel (SPG) at 25 % w/w and soy protein isolate gel (SPIG) at 11 % w/w were loaded into separate extruders. The effects of the first printed layer (SPG or SPIG), printing speed (10, 20 mm/s), and nozzle size (0.52, 0.64, 0.72 mm) on printability were evaluated. The textural properties, rheological characteristics, microstructure, crystallinities, and functional groups of the proteins were analyzed. Printing sorghum and soy proteins together helped balance essential amino acids, where lysine (94.7 %) and histidine …

Nmr Spectroscopy-Derived Index For The Nutritional Assessment Of Extra Virgin Olive Oils Based On Fatty Acids Profiling, Charlotte E. Rowley, Zora Singh, Andrea Steck, Birk Schuetz, Manfred Spraul, Henry Brockman, Yimin Wang, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Samantha Lodge, Elaine Holmes, Gary Frost, Andres Bernal, Ruey Leng Loo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) depend on their chemical composition. Currently, there is no simple way to compare the health benefits of different EVOOs based on their fat profiles. Samples from Australia and four Mediterranean countries (N = 423) were analyzed using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to screen for six quality parameters (free acidity, peroxides, K270, K232, Delta K, wax) and to measure fat compositions. These fat compositions were compared against healthy eating guidelines to produce five binary descriptors, which were weighted by evidence to create an accessible Fatty Acid based Nutrition Index (FNI). EVOOs …

Effective Control Of Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta Absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) Using The Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria Pseudobassiana Rehner & Humber In Commercial High-Arched Plastic Tunnels, Aya Fardoun, Nour Ezzeddine, Hagop S. Atamian, Hana Sobh, Houssam Shaib, Yusuf Abou Jawdah

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Background

The tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a highly invasive pest that causes significant damages to tomato crops globally. Its resistance to commonly used chemical insecticides has made management increasingly difficult, prompting the need for sustainable, effective alternatives. This study investigated the efficacy of a Lebanese isolate of Beauveria pseudobassiana as a biological control agent against T. absoluta, compared its performance to Bacillus thuringiensis and conventional pesticide mixtures under both controlled, commercial production conditions

Results

Three preliminary cage experiments were conducted under controlled infestation conditions using larvae reared from field-collected adults. Conidial suspensions of B. pseudobassiana …

Major Drivers Of Consumer Choice Of Dairy Milk And Plant-Based Milk Alternatives In Coffee, Uyen Thuy Xuan Phan, Luu Hoang, Keith Weber, Anuradha Prakash

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Coffee shops in the United States typically offer several options of dairy milk and plant-based milk alternatives (PBMA) for espresso-based beverages. Although previous studies have explored consumer preferences for dairy or PBMA in general, none have examined what drives their milk or PBMA choices specifically in the context of coffee shops. This study aimed to identify key decision drivers for the choice of milks in coffee, assess the role of lactose-free preferences, and explore whether offering lactose-free cow milk would increase coffee shop visits. Following a preliminary study using in-depth interviews, an online survey was used to collect data from …

International Conference On Food Science, Nutrition And Agriculture, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 14th 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 …

Correlates Of Professional Breastfeeding Perceived Role, Perceived Influence, And Confidence In Providing Lactation Support Among Registered Dietitians And Registered Nurses, Lauren M. Dinour, Melanie Shefchik, Andrea Uguna

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

Lactation support from health professionals is a crucial social determinant of health. Registered dietitians (RDs) and registered nurses (RNs) can play an important role in supporting breastfeeding, yet most have minimal formal lactation education and training. This study seeks to explore the correlates of professional breastfeeding perceived role, perceived influence, and confidence in providing lactation support among RDs and RNs. Using a cross-sectional design, a convenience sample of 111 credentialed providers completed an online survey assessing their breastfeeding-related training, experiences, knowledge, attitudes, and practices. We also examined perceptions of social support, intentions for future breastfeeding, professional roles, and confidence in …

Creating A Food Business Model: Case Study Of Traditional Drinks Made From Roselle, Millet, And Corn, Josephine Nyame

College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study aimed to develop a comprehensive process flow for establishing a small food business, using traditional drinks made from millet, roselle, and corn as a case study. The specific objectives were to (1) identify the steps involved in developing a food product, (2) perform a sensory evaluation of the developed drinks, and (3) develop a prototype business plan to commercialize the most preferred drink. This study adopted a case study approach of a food business in producing traditional beverages. Consumer preferences were evaluated through sensory evaluation of the formulated roselle, millet, and corn drink recipes. Consumer evaluation data were …

Research Progress In Light Treatment For Postharvest Preservation Of Fruits And Vegetables, Lili Zheng, Yue Lin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Postharvest fruits and vegetables often face issues of senescence and diseases,which lead to a decline in quality.Although conventional preservation techniques are widely applied,some of them have certain health risks.Light treatment,as an emerging non-thermal and non-toxic preservation technology,has attracted attention in the food industry.On the basis of the impacts of light on plant physiology and microbial growth,light treatment helps to maintain the freshness and market value of fruits and vegetables.The light sources for light treatment mainly include light-emitting diodes (LED ),ultraviolet (UV),fluorescent lamps (FL),and pulsed light (PL).This review explores the application mechanisms and effects of light treatment in the preservation of …

Characteristics Of L-Malic Acid And Its Application In Orange Juice, Xingyuan Liu, Yi Fan, Jiabin Bao, Qing Xing, Ruijin Yang, Yanjun Tong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] The basic characteristics of L-malic acid and the application of L-malic acid in orange juice were studied.[Method ] The basic characteristic differences of L-malic acid,citric acid,and DL-malic acid were compared in terms of thermal stability,pH stability,and taste quality changes of electronic tongue.Subsequently,the three sour agent were added into orange juice.The effects of L-malic acid on the stability and volatile flavor of orange juice were analyzed based on the differences in centrifugal sedimentation rate,pH,electrical conductivity,particle size,Zeta potential,and volatile components.[Result ] L-Malic acid had good stability in the ranges of 40~121 ℃ and pH 2.0~7.0.L-Malic acid differed markedly from citric …

Structural Analysis And Functional Prediction Of Prgr , A Target Protein Of The Poria Ergosta- 7,22e-Dien- 3Β-Ol, Yongfei Liu, Yanling Ren, Tao Wang, Maozhao Wu, Jing Peng, Changyun Wu, Zexiu Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the mechanism of the interaction between ergosta- 7,22E-dien- 3β-ol,an active sterol of Poria,and progesterone receptor (PRGR ) and the potential therapeutic effects via bioinformatics and molecular docking.[Method ] The TCMSP database was used to screen the active ingredients of Poria,and MEGA X (10.0.5) was used for alignment of multiple PRGR sequences.The primary structure of PRGR was analyzed by ProtParam,and the hydrophobicity of PRGR was predicted by Protscale.The amino acid sequence of PRGR was analyzed by Prosite,and the secondary structure of PRGR was analyzed on [email protected] RCSB PDB database was used to predict the …

Advances In Application Of Steam Explosion Technology In Edible Mushroom Industry, Jie Yang, Na Zheng, Chunmei Lai, Mingyi Liu, Shibo Li, Shanshan Wei, Pufu Lai, Zheng Xiao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Steam explosion technology,an emerging physical pretreatment method,is increasingly applied in the edible mushroom industry.This technology subjects materials to instantaneous explosion under high-temperature and high-pressure steam,significantly improving their physical structures and chemical composition.It exhibits unique strengths in modifying edible mushroom cultivation substrates,extracting active compounds,and utilizing by-products as resources. This provides a new technical path for the high-quality development of the edible mushroom industry.The author primarily summarizes the equipment,principles,and influencing factors of steam explosion technology,as well as its diverse roles in modifying cultivation substrates,extracting active substances from edible mushrooms,and achieving high-value utilization of edible mushroom by-products.The aim is to promote positive development …

Research Progress In Effects Of Electron Beam Irradiation On The Storage Andquality Of Grains, Xiuxia Chen, Bin Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Conventional grain storage methods have a variety of drawbacks.Electron beam irradiation,as an emerging non-thermal processing technology,has attracted attention due to its high efficiency,environmental friendliness,and minimal impact on grain quality.The author elaborates on the principles of electron beam irradiation and its applications in the food industry,reviews its effects on harmful organisms,physicochemical properties,and sensory quality of grains during storage,and makes an outlook on its future application prospects,with the expectation of promoting the application and popularization of electron beam irradiation in food storage.

Directional Immobilization Of Mutant Β-Agarase Aga 50d Onto Magnetic Nanoparticles And Its Thermal Stability, Qiaoling Xie, Jie Long, Long Chen, Chao Qiu, Xing Zhou, Zhengyu Jin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to achieve site-directed immobilization of β-agarase at targeted residues,thereby enhancing its thermal stability and operational performance.[Method ] Computer-aided design was employed to selectively immobilize the mutant β-agarase Aga 50D via sulfhydryl groups introduced at specific cysteine residues,enabling binding to the carrier.[Result ] The immobilization conditions were optimized as follows:reaction duration of 12 h,an enzyme loading level (enzyme-to-carrier mass ratio ) of 1∶50,and a crosslinker-to-carrier mass ratio of 10∶50.The immobilization efficiency ranged from 40% to 75%,with most mutants retaining the relative enzyme activity > 80%.Compared with the wild-type free enzyme,the site-directed immobilized mutant β-agarase Aga 50D exhibited …