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Food Science & Technology
Jimaima Veisikiaki Lako, Sereima Naisilisili, Veikila C. Vuki, Nanise Kuridrani, Dominic Agyei
Summary: This paper investigates and documents traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) in managing fish poisoning in Fiji. The study identifies and classifies six TEK topics as preventative and treatment options. The research highlights various measures such as identifying toxic reef fishes, locating toxic hotspots, and using herbal plants for treatment.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Khalid Javed Iqbal, Muhammad Umair, Muhammad Altaf, Tanveer Hussain, Rana Manzoor Ahmad, Sayed Muhammad Zain Ul Abdeen, Andrea Pieroni, Arshad Mahmood Abbasi, Shahzad Ali, Sana Ashraf, Naila Amjad, Abdul Majid Khan, Rainer W. W. Bussmann
Summary: This study aimed to document and conserve the knowledge about the uses of freshwater fish species among residents in South Punjab, Pakistan. It found that a total of 43 fish species were utilized, with 26 species used ethnomedicinally to treat various illnesses. The most commonly used fish species was the spotted snakehead, while the karail fish had the lowest usage.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abenezer Wendimu, Wondimagegnehu Tekalign
Summary: An ethnozoological study was conducted in the Diguna Fango District of Wolaita, Ethiopia to assess and document the traditional use of animal parts or products for medical purposes. The study found a wealth of ethnozoological knowledge that could be useful for the development of novel drugs. The findings should be utilized in future ethnozoological, ethnopharmacological, and conservation-related studies in the region.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jia-Nan Chen, Yu-Ying Zhang, Xu-Hui Huang, Meng Dong, Xiu-Ping Dong, Da-Yong Zhou, Bei-Wei Zhu, Lei Qin
Summary: Volatolomics and metabolomics were used to investigate the generation mechanism of the characteristic flavor of fermented mandarin fish. The results revealed an increase in umami-tasting amino acids, succinic acid, and peptides, while taste-presenting nucleotides decreased after fermentation. 19 key aroma compounds were identified and high nitrogenous compounds were produced, with a high odor activity value for stinky indole. PLS-DA analysis showed that certain metabolites were associated with key volatiles. The metabolic pathway analysis suggested tryptophan metabolism, trimethylamine metabolism, and monoterpenoid biosynthesis as potential pathways for the generation of indole, trimethylamine, and terpenoids, respectively.
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Ecology
Franciany Braga-Pereira, Thais Q. Morcatty, Hani R. El Bizri, Aline S. Tavares, Carla Mere-Roncal, Carlos Gonzalez-Crespo, Carolina Bertsch, Claudia Ramos Rodriguez, Claudio Bardales-Alvites, Eduardo M. von Muhlen, Galicia Fernanda Bernardez-Rodriguez, Fernanda Pozzan Paim, Jhancy Segura Tamayo, Joao Valsecchi, Jonas Goncalves, Leon Torres-Oyarce, Lisley Pereira Lemos, Marina A. R. de Mattos Vieira, Mark Bowler, Michael P. Gilmore, Natalia Carolina Angulo Perez, Romulo Romeu da Nobrega Alves, Carlos A. Peres, Pedro E. Perez-Pena, Pedro Mayor
Summary: Diurnal line-transect surveys and Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK)-based methods showed significant agreement in estimating wildlife population abundances, especially for species with different social behaviors, body sizes, and locomotion modes. However, line-transect surveys were not effective in detecting some species that were frequently reported by local informants, indicating the complementary role of LEK-based methods in improving our understanding of tropical forest biodiversity.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Debela Abdeta Efa
Summary: The study conducted in the Jimma Arjo community of Ethiopia revealed that 33 animal species were used for treating human and livestock diseases. Honey from Apis mellifera was found to be effective in treating asthma, while Hystrix cristata and Sus scrofa domesticus were reported to cure different ailments.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Abolfazl Sharifian, Batdelger Gantuya, Hussein T. Wario, Marcin Andrzej Kotowski, Hossein Barani, Pablo Manzano, Saverio Kratli, Daniel Babai, Marianna Biro, Laszlo Safian, Jigjidsuren Erdenetsogt, Qorban Mohammad Qabel, Zsolt Molnar
Summary: An understanding of traditional ecological knowledge systems is increasingly recognized as important in developing relevant policies. Pastoralists utilize unsuitable lands for crops using locally relevant knowledge. We analyzed forage-related knowledge of pastoralists and found common principles across different regions. Understanding these principles can support local initiatives, discussions on sustainable land management, and relevant policies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Weili Li, Yushu Liu, Yuxin Ye, Zhengming Che, Tao Wu
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive chemical profiling of Pixian doubanjiang during fermentation, identifying 99 key metabolites and their association with various metabolic pathways. The metabolite changes are expected to provide insights into the formation of taste and flavor components in PXDB production.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yueqi Wang, Yanyan Wu, Chunsheng Li, Yongqiang Zhao, Huan Xiang, Laihao Li, Xianqing Yang, Shengjun Chen, Leilei Sun, Bo Qi
Summary: This study analyzes the function of microbial flora in fish sauce fermentation and demonstrates the importance of complex microbial metabolism in taste formation. The abundance of genes involved in metabolic functions increases during fermentation, and proteins identified in fish sauce mainly come from specific microbial species. The study identifies 15 pathways related to amino acid metabolism and provides a theoretical basis for taste formation mechanisms in traditional fish sauce fermentation.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dehnnet Abebe, Yalew Molla, Anteneh Belayneh, Bekalu Kebede, Melese Getachew, Yigardush Alimaw
Summary: This study investigated the use of medicinal animals and their products in Motta city administration and Hulet Eju Enessie Districts, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. The results showed a wide range of animals being used for the treatment of various ailments, highlighting their importance in meeting the healthcare needs of the community. Integrating traditional medicinal knowledge with modern medicine could potentially lead to the discovery of effective drugs for different ailments.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Guachamin-Rosero, M. C. Penuela, M. G. Zurita-Benavides
Summary: Globally, nearly two billion people consume around 2,111 species of insects directly from their natural ecosystems. However, the intensified harvesting of insects has led to ecological changes and loss of biodiversity. In a study conducted among the Kichwa people in the Ecuadorian Amazon, 19 edible insect species were identified, along with their host plants and cultural significance. The study also highlighted the importance of certain insect-host plant interactions for the conservation of the ecological network structure. The findings provide valuable information for the development of edible insect breeding projects and the preservation of traditional knowledge.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Musheerul Hassan, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Riyaz Ahmad, Muhammad Majeed, Hakim Ali Sahito, Madeeha Shirani, Iqra Mubeen, Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Andrea Pieroni, Rainer W. Bussmann, Abed Alataway, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Mohamed Al-Yafrsi, Hosam O. Elansary, Kowiyou Yessoufou
Summary: This study documented ethnozoological knowledge among eight ethnic groups in the Jammu and Kashmir Himalayas. Comparative analysis showed the close relationship between the Balti and Brokapa groups, while the Kashmiri group recorded the most idiosyncratic species. The study also found that animals were primarily used for medicinal and food purposes, with chest infections being the most frequently treated disease.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Veronica Santafe-Troncoso, Philip A. Loring
Summary: This study explores the cultural impacts of promoting tilapia fish as traditional food in the Ecuadorian Amazon region and reports on the local residents' perceptions of this promotion, its effects on local culture and biocultural conservation, as well as the residents' suggestions for mitigating these impacts. The research fills a gap in the literature by applying a biocultural approach to provide a more comprehensive view of the introduced species in the local food systems.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jiarun Han, Tao Kong, Qi Wang, Jialan Jiang, Qingqing Zhou, Ping Li, Beiwei Zhu, Qing Gu
Summary: This paper reviews the manufacturing processes, microbial metabolic characteristics and flavor formation mechanisms of fermented fish sauces. The precise control of microbial reactions during the production of fermented fish sauces is difficult to achieve, resulting in the loss of traditional flavors. The paper also reviews the safety issues and health benefits of fermented fish sauces, as well as discusses future directions and prospects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
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Ecology
Jennah Green, Pippa Hankinson, Louise de Waal, Emma Coulthard, John Norrey, David Megson, Neil D'Cruze
Summary: This study aims to characterize the social and economic value of wild animal species used in traditional medicine in South Africa, as well as explore plant-based alternatives. The study found a wide range of animal species were used for medicinal and magico-religious purposes, including threatened species. Lions were particularly valued in the traditional medicine market, but their availability has decreased in recent years. The study provides valuable insights into the socio-economic drivers of traditional healing practices and suggests further research is needed to inform approaches to managing pressures on South Africa's wildlife populations.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)