The teaching model of "creative Teaching + creative class = creative products + additional value" was proposed, so as to cultivate students' design creativity and practical ability by changing teaching c...The teaching model of "creative Teaching + creative class = creative products + additional value" was proposed, so as to cultivate students' design creativity and practical ability by changing teaching concepts and curriculum of Three-dimension Structure, and using new materials for spatial creativity training. This paper acclaims that only if the traditional teaching concepts of Three-dimension Structrue are abandoned, students' specialty fully used, the teaching effect will be improved effectively.展开更多
This study was designed to bridge gap in nutritionally skewed available biscuits and the high volume of agricultural waste generated by investigating the quality of biscuits prepared from wheat base, supplemented with...This study was designed to bridge gap in nutritionally skewed available biscuits and the high volume of agricultural waste generated by investigating the quality of biscuits prepared from wheat base, supplemented with waste from watermelon rinds and orange pomace as possible nutritious alternatives. Biscuit samples were respectively produced from blends of wheat, watermelon rind and orange pomace in the following ratio 100:0:0;90:5:5;80:10:10;70:15:15 and 60:20:20, labelled samples A, B, C, D and E. F</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">unctional, proximate, mineral and sensory properties of the formulated biscuit samples</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> were carried out using standard analytical procedures. The results showed that p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">roximate composition of samples B - E significantly increased (p < 0.05) except for carbohydrate content when compared with sample A used as control. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There were also significant increases (p < 0.05) in mineral contents of supplemented samples compared to control. The result of the sensory evaluation showed that wheat flour can be substituted with watermelon rind and orange pomace flours up to 10% without adversely affecting the overall quality attributes of the biscuits. These results indicate the robustness of food value addition as an effective means of improving nutritional quality of biscuits while contributing to waste management in the agricultural value chain.展开更多
Large deposits of cement raw material and resources like limestone, gypsum and shales/clays found from the Koh Sulaiman area of South Punjab (Saraikistan) and Balochistan Provinces, Pakistan. The installation of cemen...Large deposits of cement raw material and resources like limestone, gypsum and shales/clays found from the Koh Sulaiman area of South Punjab (Saraikistan) and Balochistan Provinces, Pakistan. The installation of cement industries especially in South Punjab/Saraikistan Province due to close occurrences of resources should develop the area and increase the export. The Koh Sulaiman regions of South Punjab (Saraikistan) have huge gypsum deposits which deserve for further exploitation. Pakistan is agricultural country and fertility of cultivated lands is vital. Fertilizer resources like phosphate deposits are moderate but the deposits of phosphate and potash bearing rocks are very vast and need their further explorations and exploitation in the Indus Basin. Pakistan has very large construction, dimension and decor stone deposits like limestone, marble, dolomite and igneous rocks like granite, dolerite, serpentine, etc. which needs further exploitation for the development of the areas and increase export. Pakistan is spending a lot of earnings for importing glass, glass wares, pottery, clay, etc. while Pakistan has these resources which needs exploitation of own resources. The best structures and geotectonic elements like the Northern and Western Indus Sutures and Karakoram Suture and Indus placers which are rich in gemstones and jewelry resources. To increase gems and jewelry export, these industries requires reduction in gemstones smuggling and encouragement for gem appraisal and jewelry industry at high level for value addition. In short, Pakistan is rich in natural resources but poor in development. Try should be made to develop and export the own mineral commodities like cement, gypsum, marble, gemstones and jewelry.展开更多
In this research work,isolation of humic acid from coal of Northeastern region of India is reported.The study is also targeted for application of the coal-derived humic acid in acid mine drainage(AMD)water treatment a...In this research work,isolation of humic acid from coal of Northeastern region of India is reported.The study is also targeted for application of the coal-derived humic acid in acid mine drainage(AMD)water treatment and electrochemical devices.All the obtained results are compared with the standard humic acid and examined the formation of humic acid from the coal.The isolated coal-derived humic acid is found to be high degree of humifications and relatively stable up to about 200℃.The FTIR study indicates the formation of metal-humic acid complexes.On treatment with acidic water(AMD),the coal-derived humic acid was found to have the ability to remove toxic metal such as(in order)Pb>Cu>Zn>Cd.In addition,the preliminary electrochemical properties of the isolated humic acid are also discussed in the paper.The specific capacitance of the isolated coal-derived humic acid via cyclic voltammetry and charge-discharge analysis is found to be 7 mF/g at scan rate 10 mV/s and 22 mF/g within the potential window 0.4 V,respectively.The charge-discharge cycles are stable for more than 1000 cycles within the potential window 0.4 V.This study will create a new pathway for the further research in this field.展开更多
One of the major challenges in Asian countries is the effective management of rice straw.To ensure food security for their ever-growing population,Asian countries grow more rice,leading to increasing rice straw genera...One of the major challenges in Asian countries is the effective management of rice straw.To ensure food security for their ever-growing population,Asian countries grow more rice,leading to increasing rice straw generation.Burning of rice straw,a common practice,is detrimental to both environmental and human health.However,if managed effectively,rice straw has the potential to safeguard the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems and to uplift the economic security of the population depending on rice farming.Judicious management of rice straw involving minimum soil disturbance along with retention of residues alters the soil carbon cycle through reduced carbon emissions and increased levels of total soil organic carbon.Several alternative uses of rice straw,such as production of livestock feed,bioethanol,biochar,biogas,electricity,mushroom,and paper,can add prosperity to rice farmers’life by fetching extra income.It is evident that efficient management of rice straw is of enormous economic value.Therefore,it is essential to create awareness among the different rice stakeholders of these alternative economic avenues associated with rice straw.This review is an attempt to provide effective options for sustainable rice straw management and rice straw value chains for harnessing its economic potential.It further identifies gaps in our understanding of the effects of rice straw on ecological sustainability,particularly concerning the multifaceted connections between the diverse mechanisms of rice agro-ecosystems,which may greatly influence food security in the 21st century.展开更多
Consumption of ice cream produced from dairy products has been reportedly associated with health hazards. To circumvent this, this study was undertaken to formulate plant-based ice cream using kunu-zaki and soymilk (a...Consumption of ice cream produced from dairy products has been reportedly associated with health hazards. To circumvent this, this study was undertaken to formulate plant-based ice cream using kunu-zaki and soymilk (as substi<span style="font-family:Verdana;">tutes for dairy milk) fortified with mango, banana and avocado. Standard</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> method for the preparation of ice cream was modified to formulate three variants of kunu-zaki ice cream designated as B (40% kunu-zaki, 40% banana pulp and 20% </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">oymilk);C (40% </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">k</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">unu-</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">z</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">aki, 40% mango pulp and 20% soymilk);D (40% kunu-</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">z</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">aki, 40% </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">a</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">vocado pulp and 20% soymilk), while control </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">sample A was commercial dairy-based ice cream. Analyses of proximate, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">eral and vitamin compositions were carried out on the samples following</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> stan</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">dard procedures. The results showed lower fat content in all the formulated</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> ice cream samples, which ranged from 0.60 - 0.96 g/100g compared to the con</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">trol sample with fat content of 8.15 g/100g. Similarly, the formulated ice </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">cream samples have significant protein content with sample D recording the highest value of 3.67 g/100g compared to control sample. Samples B and C </span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">contained higher vitamin C, vitamin B</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">6</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, calcium and sodium content in</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> comparison to sample A. Sensory evaluation showed that samples B and sample C were the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">most acceptable ice cream variants in comparison to the control sample.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> These </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">findings lend credence to the strategy of value addition for providing heal</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">thier food alternatives while contributing to the reduction in post-harvest losses of fruits utilized as fortificants.</span></span></span></span>展开更多
The bamboo industry in Central Luzon holds significant promise for economic development and environmental sustainability. This study aims to analyze the internal and external factors influencing the bamboo industry in...The bamboo industry in Central Luzon holds significant promise for economic development and environmental sustainability. This study aims to analyze the internal and external factors influencing the bamboo industry in the region through SWOT and PESTLE analyses. Based on a focus group discussion involving key industry players, the study explores the industry’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors. Findings reveal the importance of comprehensive strategies that address political stability, economic growth, consumer awareness, technological advancement, legal compliance, and environmental sustainability. Recommendations include capacity-building for production and marketing, the establishment of bamboo treatment facilities, and advocacy for supportive policies. By addressing these factors, the bamboo industry in Central Luzon can realize its potential for socio-economic development and environmental stewardship.展开更多
The objective of the research was to assess the major participants in the Longganisa (Pork Sausage) industry in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. The study employed direct interviews using a structured survey questionnair...The objective of the research was to assess the major participants in the Longganisa (Pork Sausage) industry in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. The study employed direct interviews using a structured survey questionnaire, targeting input providers, growers, hog dealers/traders, processors, vendors, and consumers. These interviews helped to map out the specific value chain for Longganisa in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Recommendations were provided to address the identified gaps and enhance the Longganisa industry in Cabanatuan City. The Longganisa industry serves as a valuable means of livelihood and income for small-scale meat processors and vendors in the city. The support provided by the Local Government Unit (LGU), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Cabanatuan City Supermarket Vendors Multi-Purpose Cooperative (C2SVMPC) has proven immensely beneficial to the Longganisa industry. This support encompasses technical assistance, financial aid, promotional activities, and the provision of facilities, all aimed at enhancing the industry’s adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and overall improvement.展开更多
This study is to assess the biotechnological potential of agro-industrial wastes of pineapple(Ananas comosus),sweet potato(Ipomoea batatas)and watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)for protein enrichment by solid-state ferment...This study is to assess the biotechnological potential of agro-industrial wastes of pineapple(Ananas comosus),sweet potato(Ipomoea batatas)and watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)for protein enrichment by solid-state fermentation using Aspergillus niger.Spore suspensions of A.niger were prepared with potato dextrose broth that had been supplemented with sodium chloride,ammonium nitrate and thiamine,and adjusted to pH of 5.Initial protein contents of sterile and non-sterile wastes of the pineapple,sweet potato,and watermelon were determined by the Kjeldahl method.The remaining sterile and non-sterile wastes was inoculated with spore suspensions of A.niger and incubated at temperature of 24℃ under conditions of solid-state fermentation for 14 days.Protein contents of the inoculated sterile and non-sterile wastes were determined after 7 and 14 days.The sterile wastes of pineapple,sweet potato and watermelon recorded initial percentage protein contents of 4.37,4.39,and 10.89,respectively,whereas their corresponding non-sterile wastes recorded initial percentage protein contents of 3.76,4.00,and 10.16,respectively.The results further show that percentage increase in protein content of sterile wastes after 14 days of fermentation were pineapple,35.01%;sweet potato,27.60%;and watermelon,64.40%.Percentage increase in protein content of non-sterile wastes after 14 days of fermentation were pineapple,72.34%;sweet potato,85.25%;and watermelon,80.51%.These findings affirm the biotechnological potential of pineapple,sweet potato and watermelon wastes and the importance of fungi as agents for protein enrichment of agro-industrial wastes.展开更多
Value-added mushroom based savory cream development was carried out using button mushroom(Agaricus bisporus),white pepper powder,garlic,red onions,corn flour,pasteurized cow milk,salt and palm oil as raw materials alo...Value-added mushroom based savory cream development was carried out using button mushroom(Agaricus bisporus),white pepper powder,garlic,red onions,corn flour,pasteurized cow milk,salt and palm oil as raw materials along with soya lecithin and sodium metabisulphite as an emulsifying and preservation agent respectively.the product formulation was completed according to taguchi’s L8 experimental design and best treatment combination was selected sensorially using a 5-point hedonic scale.the data obtained from all the tests were analyzed by resorting Minitab’19 statistical software package.Sensorially best treatment combination was subjected to determine the physical,chemical and functional properties while parallelly assessing the shelf life using standard protocols of AoAC 2016.Results obtained from the final product was recorded as(79.33±0.14)%moisture,(8.88±0.08)%total fat,(4.25±0.02)%total ash,(2.04±0.04)%crude protein,(2.57±0.31)%crude fiber,(27.00±0.28)%total carbohydrates and(1.72±0.07)%salt respectively.While calory value of the developed product was 533.9 kcal/100 g as per the serving,it could be kept in the shelf for more than 4 months without disturbing to the sensorial properties.the research product innovated will be a nutritious value-added food,based on button mushrooms(A.bisporus)catering the fast-food requirement,satisfying the consumer delicacy.展开更多
Millets,which are small-seeded grains,are classified under the Poaceae family and are known for their high nutritive content.Millets are a viable option for the global population in light of growing concerns about cli...Millets,which are small-seeded grains,are classified under the Poaceae family and are known for their high nutritive content.Millets are a viable option for the global population in light of growing concerns about climate change due to their exceptional tolerance to a variety of abiotic stresses,such as drought,salinity,light,and heat.They have short growing periods and can be sustained in adverse weather conditions with less irrigation requirements.They encompass morpho-physiological,molecular,and biochemical characteristics that confer superior resilience to environmental stress.The millet grains have the potential to contribute to health and nutrition,rural employment,household incomes,rural and national economies,and sustainable environmental management.They are a rich source of both macro and micro nutrients.They contain a significant amount of bioactive substances,along with minerals such as iron,calcium,phosphorus,and zinc.Millets need to be processed for consumption and preparation to improve its nutritional and sensory properties.The major challenge in millet processing is due to the lack of proper processing machineries,presence of antinutritional factors and the poor shelf life of the flour due to high lipase activity.This limitation can be mitigated by using the appropriate processing methods.This article gives an insight into millet processing and value addition and its role in ensuring nutritional security through climate-smart agriculture.展开更多
Active learning(AL)is a powerful method for accelerating novel materials discovery but faces huge challenges for extracting physical meaning.Herein,we novelly apply an interpretable AL strategy to efficiently optimize...Active learning(AL)is a powerful method for accelerating novel materials discovery but faces huge challenges for extracting physical meaning.Herein,we novelly apply an interpretable AL strategy to efficiently optimize the photothermal conversion efficiency(PCE)of carbon dots(CDs)in photothermal therapy(PTT).An equivalent value(SHapley Additive exPlanations equivalent value[SHAP-EV])is proposed which explicitly quantifies the linear contributions of experimental variables to the PCE,derived from the joint SHAP values.The SHAP-EV,with an R2 of 0.960 correlated to feature’s joint SHAP,is integrated into the AL utility functions to enhance evaluation efficiency during optimization.Using this approach,we successfully synthesized irondoped CDs(Fe-CDs)with PCE exceeding 78.7%after only 16 experimental trials over four iterations.This achievement significantly advances the previously low PCE values typically reported for CDs.Furthermore,Fe-CDs demonstrated multienzyme-like activities,which could respond to the tumormicroenvironment(TME).In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate that Fe-CDs could enhance ferroptosis through synergistic PTT and chemodynamic therapy(CDT),thereby achieving remarkable antitumor efficacy.Our interpretable AL strategy offers new insights for accelerating bio-functional materials development in antitumor treatments.展开更多
基金Sponsored by the First Session of Middle-aged and Young Key Teachers’and Presidents’Overseas Research Program of Jiangsu Colleges and Universities
文摘The teaching model of "creative Teaching + creative class = creative products + additional value" was proposed, so as to cultivate students' design creativity and practical ability by changing teaching concepts and curriculum of Three-dimension Structure, and using new materials for spatial creativity training. This paper acclaims that only if the traditional teaching concepts of Three-dimension Structrue are abandoned, students' specialty fully used, the teaching effect will be improved effectively.
文摘This study was designed to bridge gap in nutritionally skewed available biscuits and the high volume of agricultural waste generated by investigating the quality of biscuits prepared from wheat base, supplemented with waste from watermelon rinds and orange pomace as possible nutritious alternatives. Biscuit samples were respectively produced from blends of wheat, watermelon rind and orange pomace in the following ratio 100:0:0;90:5:5;80:10:10;70:15:15 and 60:20:20, labelled samples A, B, C, D and E. F</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">unctional, proximate, mineral and sensory properties of the formulated biscuit samples</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> were carried out using standard analytical procedures. The results showed that p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">roximate composition of samples B - E significantly increased (p < 0.05) except for carbohydrate content when compared with sample A used as control. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There were also significant increases (p < 0.05) in mineral contents of supplemented samples compared to control. The result of the sensory evaluation showed that wheat flour can be substituted with watermelon rind and orange pomace flours up to 10% without adversely affecting the overall quality attributes of the biscuits. These results indicate the robustness of food value addition as an effective means of improving nutritional quality of biscuits while contributing to waste management in the agricultural value chain.
文摘Large deposits of cement raw material and resources like limestone, gypsum and shales/clays found from the Koh Sulaiman area of South Punjab (Saraikistan) and Balochistan Provinces, Pakistan. The installation of cement industries especially in South Punjab/Saraikistan Province due to close occurrences of resources should develop the area and increase the export. The Koh Sulaiman regions of South Punjab (Saraikistan) have huge gypsum deposits which deserve for further exploitation. Pakistan is agricultural country and fertility of cultivated lands is vital. Fertilizer resources like phosphate deposits are moderate but the deposits of phosphate and potash bearing rocks are very vast and need their further explorations and exploitation in the Indus Basin. Pakistan has very large construction, dimension and decor stone deposits like limestone, marble, dolomite and igneous rocks like granite, dolerite, serpentine, etc. which needs further exploitation for the development of the areas and increase export. Pakistan is spending a lot of earnings for importing glass, glass wares, pottery, clay, etc. while Pakistan has these resources which needs exploitation of own resources. The best structures and geotectonic elements like the Northern and Western Indus Sutures and Karakoram Suture and Indus placers which are rich in gemstones and jewelry resources. To increase gems and jewelry export, these industries requires reduction in gemstones smuggling and encouragement for gem appraisal and jewelry industry at high level for value addition. In short, Pakistan is rich in natural resources but poor in development. Try should be made to develop and export the own mineral commodities like cement, gypsum, marble, gemstones and jewelry.
基金Authors are very much thankful to the Director of CSIR-NEIST,Jorhat for encouragement and CSIR,New Delhi for financial support(OLP-2031)to carry out the work.The authors are also very much thankful to Dr.Ponchami Sharma for her assistance during the samples collections and analysis and Dr.Jugal Bori for assistance in electron beam analysis of the samples.Authors express thanks to Dr.Jim Hower for his comments and English corrections.
文摘In this research work,isolation of humic acid from coal of Northeastern region of India is reported.The study is also targeted for application of the coal-derived humic acid in acid mine drainage(AMD)water treatment and electrochemical devices.All the obtained results are compared with the standard humic acid and examined the formation of humic acid from the coal.The isolated coal-derived humic acid is found to be high degree of humifications and relatively stable up to about 200℃.The FTIR study indicates the formation of metal-humic acid complexes.On treatment with acidic water(AMD),the coal-derived humic acid was found to have the ability to remove toxic metal such as(in order)Pb>Cu>Zn>Cd.In addition,the preliminary electrochemical properties of the isolated humic acid are also discussed in the paper.The specific capacitance of the isolated coal-derived humic acid via cyclic voltammetry and charge-discharge analysis is found to be 7 mF/g at scan rate 10 mV/s and 22 mF/g within the potential window 0.4 V,respectively.The charge-discharge cycles are stable for more than 1000 cycles within the potential window 0.4 V.This study will create a new pathway for the further research in this field.
基金National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), India (Nos. PID. 1109 and NASF/NRM-8018/2019-20)project 2.7, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, India
文摘One of the major challenges in Asian countries is the effective management of rice straw.To ensure food security for their ever-growing population,Asian countries grow more rice,leading to increasing rice straw generation.Burning of rice straw,a common practice,is detrimental to both environmental and human health.However,if managed effectively,rice straw has the potential to safeguard the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems and to uplift the economic security of the population depending on rice farming.Judicious management of rice straw involving minimum soil disturbance along with retention of residues alters the soil carbon cycle through reduced carbon emissions and increased levels of total soil organic carbon.Several alternative uses of rice straw,such as production of livestock feed,bioethanol,biochar,biogas,electricity,mushroom,and paper,can add prosperity to rice farmers’life by fetching extra income.It is evident that efficient management of rice straw is of enormous economic value.Therefore,it is essential to create awareness among the different rice stakeholders of these alternative economic avenues associated with rice straw.This review is an attempt to provide effective options for sustainable rice straw management and rice straw value chains for harnessing its economic potential.It further identifies gaps in our understanding of the effects of rice straw on ecological sustainability,particularly concerning the multifaceted connections between the diverse mechanisms of rice agro-ecosystems,which may greatly influence food security in the 21st century.
文摘Consumption of ice cream produced from dairy products has been reportedly associated with health hazards. To circumvent this, this study was undertaken to formulate plant-based ice cream using kunu-zaki and soymilk (as substi<span style="font-family:Verdana;">tutes for dairy milk) fortified with mango, banana and avocado. Standard</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> method for the preparation of ice cream was modified to formulate three variants of kunu-zaki ice cream designated as B (40% kunu-zaki, 40% banana pulp and 20% </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">oymilk);C (40% </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">k</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">unu-</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">z</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">aki, 40% mango pulp and 20% soymilk);D (40% kunu-</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">z</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">aki, 40% </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">a</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">vocado pulp and 20% soymilk), while control </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">sample A was commercial dairy-based ice cream. Analyses of proximate, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">eral and vitamin compositions were carried out on the samples following</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> stan</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">dard procedures. The results showed lower fat content in all the formulated</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> ice cream samples, which ranged from 0.60 - 0.96 g/100g compared to the con</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">trol sample with fat content of 8.15 g/100g. Similarly, the formulated ice </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">cream samples have significant protein content with sample D recording the highest value of 3.67 g/100g compared to control sample. Samples B and C </span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">contained higher vitamin C, vitamin B</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">6</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, calcium and sodium content in</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> comparison to sample A. Sensory evaluation showed that samples B and sample C were the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">most acceptable ice cream variants in comparison to the control sample.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> These </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">findings lend credence to the strategy of value addition for providing heal</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">thier food alternatives while contributing to the reduction in post-harvest losses of fruits utilized as fortificants.</span></span></span></span>
文摘The bamboo industry in Central Luzon holds significant promise for economic development and environmental sustainability. This study aims to analyze the internal and external factors influencing the bamboo industry in the region through SWOT and PESTLE analyses. Based on a focus group discussion involving key industry players, the study explores the industry’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors. Findings reveal the importance of comprehensive strategies that address political stability, economic growth, consumer awareness, technological advancement, legal compliance, and environmental sustainability. Recommendations include capacity-building for production and marketing, the establishment of bamboo treatment facilities, and advocacy for supportive policies. By addressing these factors, the bamboo industry in Central Luzon can realize its potential for socio-economic development and environmental stewardship.
文摘The objective of the research was to assess the major participants in the Longganisa (Pork Sausage) industry in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. The study employed direct interviews using a structured survey questionnaire, targeting input providers, growers, hog dealers/traders, processors, vendors, and consumers. These interviews helped to map out the specific value chain for Longganisa in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Recommendations were provided to address the identified gaps and enhance the Longganisa industry in Cabanatuan City. The Longganisa industry serves as a valuable means of livelihood and income for small-scale meat processors and vendors in the city. The support provided by the Local Government Unit (LGU), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Cabanatuan City Supermarket Vendors Multi-Purpose Cooperative (C2SVMPC) has proven immensely beneficial to the Longganisa industry. This support encompasses technical assistance, financial aid, promotional activities, and the provision of facilities, all aimed at enhancing the industry’s adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and overall improvement.
文摘This study is to assess the biotechnological potential of agro-industrial wastes of pineapple(Ananas comosus),sweet potato(Ipomoea batatas)and watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)for protein enrichment by solid-state fermentation using Aspergillus niger.Spore suspensions of A.niger were prepared with potato dextrose broth that had been supplemented with sodium chloride,ammonium nitrate and thiamine,and adjusted to pH of 5.Initial protein contents of sterile and non-sterile wastes of the pineapple,sweet potato,and watermelon were determined by the Kjeldahl method.The remaining sterile and non-sterile wastes was inoculated with spore suspensions of A.niger and incubated at temperature of 24℃ under conditions of solid-state fermentation for 14 days.Protein contents of the inoculated sterile and non-sterile wastes were determined after 7 and 14 days.The sterile wastes of pineapple,sweet potato and watermelon recorded initial percentage protein contents of 4.37,4.39,and 10.89,respectively,whereas their corresponding non-sterile wastes recorded initial percentage protein contents of 3.76,4.00,and 10.16,respectively.The results further show that percentage increase in protein content of sterile wastes after 14 days of fermentation were pineapple,35.01%;sweet potato,27.60%;and watermelon,64.40%.Percentage increase in protein content of non-sterile wastes after 14 days of fermentation were pineapple,72.34%;sweet potato,85.25%;and watermelon,80.51%.These findings affirm the biotechnological potential of pineapple,sweet potato and watermelon wastes and the importance of fungi as agents for protein enrichment of agro-industrial wastes.
文摘Value-added mushroom based savory cream development was carried out using button mushroom(Agaricus bisporus),white pepper powder,garlic,red onions,corn flour,pasteurized cow milk,salt and palm oil as raw materials along with soya lecithin and sodium metabisulphite as an emulsifying and preservation agent respectively.the product formulation was completed according to taguchi’s L8 experimental design and best treatment combination was selected sensorially using a 5-point hedonic scale.the data obtained from all the tests were analyzed by resorting Minitab’19 statistical software package.Sensorially best treatment combination was subjected to determine the physical,chemical and functional properties while parallelly assessing the shelf life using standard protocols of AoAC 2016.Results obtained from the final product was recorded as(79.33±0.14)%moisture,(8.88±0.08)%total fat,(4.25±0.02)%total ash,(2.04±0.04)%crude protein,(2.57±0.31)%crude fiber,(27.00±0.28)%total carbohydrates and(1.72±0.07)%salt respectively.While calory value of the developed product was 533.9 kcal/100 g as per the serving,it could be kept in the shelf for more than 4 months without disturbing to the sensorial properties.the research product innovated will be a nutritious value-added food,based on button mushrooms(A.bisporus)catering the fast-food requirement,satisfying the consumer delicacy.
文摘Millets,which are small-seeded grains,are classified under the Poaceae family and are known for their high nutritive content.Millets are a viable option for the global population in light of growing concerns about climate change due to their exceptional tolerance to a variety of abiotic stresses,such as drought,salinity,light,and heat.They have short growing periods and can be sustained in adverse weather conditions with less irrigation requirements.They encompass morpho-physiological,molecular,and biochemical characteristics that confer superior resilience to environmental stress.The millet grains have the potential to contribute to health and nutrition,rural employment,household incomes,rural and national economies,and sustainable environmental management.They are a rich source of both macro and micro nutrients.They contain a significant amount of bioactive substances,along with minerals such as iron,calcium,phosphorus,and zinc.Millets need to be processed for consumption and preparation to improve its nutritional and sensory properties.The major challenge in millet processing is due to the lack of proper processing machineries,presence of antinutritional factors and the poor shelf life of the flour due to high lipase activity.This limitation can be mitigated by using the appropriate processing methods.This article gives an insight into millet processing and value addition and its role in ensuring nutritional security through climate-smart agriculture.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22122704 and 22177067)the Program for Distinguished Professor of Shanghai Universities(Oriental Scholars),Tracking Plan GZ202209the Guangzhou-HKUST(GZ)Joint Funding Program(2023A03J0003).
文摘Active learning(AL)is a powerful method for accelerating novel materials discovery but faces huge challenges for extracting physical meaning.Herein,we novelly apply an interpretable AL strategy to efficiently optimize the photothermal conversion efficiency(PCE)of carbon dots(CDs)in photothermal therapy(PTT).An equivalent value(SHapley Additive exPlanations equivalent value[SHAP-EV])is proposed which explicitly quantifies the linear contributions of experimental variables to the PCE,derived from the joint SHAP values.The SHAP-EV,with an R2 of 0.960 correlated to feature’s joint SHAP,is integrated into the AL utility functions to enhance evaluation efficiency during optimization.Using this approach,we successfully synthesized irondoped CDs(Fe-CDs)with PCE exceeding 78.7%after only 16 experimental trials over four iterations.This achievement significantly advances the previously low PCE values typically reported for CDs.Furthermore,Fe-CDs demonstrated multienzyme-like activities,which could respond to the tumormicroenvironment(TME).In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate that Fe-CDs could enhance ferroptosis through synergistic PTT and chemodynamic therapy(CDT),thereby achieving remarkable antitumor efficacy.Our interpretable AL strategy offers new insights for accelerating bio-functional materials development in antitumor treatments.
