Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Song, Federico J. A. Perez-Cueto, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: This study explored the application of immersive virtual reality (VR) in food product evaluation by comparing the effects of congruent and incongruent VR contexts on consumer acceptance. The results showed that immersive VR induced positive sensations of presence and engagement, and congruent contexts were more effective in enhancing desire and liking for the food product. This highlights the importance of VR as a tool for evaluating contextual factors in new product development.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yasar Dasdemir
Summary: This study compiled a comprehensive dataset to analyze the impact of virtual reality environments on cybersickness, immersion levels, and EEG-based emotion estimation. The findings revealed significant differences between virtual environments and achieved remarkable classification performance. The dataset holds great promise for evaluating cybersickness, differentiating between virtual environments, and informing future research.
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Ecology
Tom Chandler, Anna E. Richards, Bernhard Jenny, Fiona Dickson, Jiawei Huang, Alexander Klippel, Michael Neylan, Florence Wang, Suzanne M. Prober
Summary: The use of virtual reality to model endangered ecosystems, such as the Australian Box Gum Grassy Woodland, has shown potential for effectively communicating ecosystem dynamics. The immersive virtual landscapes were well received by ecologists and managers, demonstrating their potential for education, public engagement, and land management. Potential future directions include developing open-source ecological 3D models and simulating historic landscapes and future climate change scenarios.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Chiu-Shui Chan, Jelena Bogdanovic, Vijay Kalivarapu
Summary: Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) technology can be utilized as a teaching tool, as demonstrated in this paper on teaching architectural history. The research explores the effectiveness of IVR in education and presents tangible student learning outcomes.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sergo Martirosov, Marek Bures, Tomas Zitka
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between different levels of VR immersion and cyber sickness, finding that the fully immersive environment caused the most significant issues for participants but did not impact their fine dexterity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sayali Joshi, Yu Wang, Eric Sparks, Mohammad Marufuzzaman, Mandy Sartain, Junfeng Ma
Summary: Improving awareness of marine debris can lead to significant benefits, but current approaches often lack engagement. A more interactive and innovative educational method is needed. This study uses VR to assess its efficacy and effectiveness compared to traditional video-based education, and the results show that VR-based education has the potential for large-scale prevention and management of marine debris.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Adriana Salatino, Claudio Zavattaro, Roberto Gammeri, Emanuele Cirillo, Maria Luisa Piatti, Maria Pyasik, Hilary Serra, Lorenzo Pia, Giuliano Geminiani, Raffaella Ricci
Summary: In recent decades, new virtual reality (VR)-based protocols have been proposed for the rehabilitation of Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN). However, the optimal type of VR protocol and level of immersion remain unclear. In this systematic review, 26 studies were identified and improvements were found in 84.6% of the reviewed studies. Further randomized control trials are needed to validate the clinical efficacy of VR protocols for USN rehabilitation.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ruby Lipson-Smith, Julie Bernhardt, Edoardo Zamuner, Leonid Churilov, Nick Busietta, Damian Moratti
Summary: The colour-in-context theory posits that people's reactions to colours can vary depending on the environment in which the colours are presented. This study used Virtual Reality to explore mood and preference responses to colours in different contexts, finding that the context in which a colour is presented can impact mood and valence responses, although the effects were not consistent across all clusters.
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Peter Casey, Ibrahim Baggili, Ananya Yarramreddy
Summary: This study presents a security analysis of consumer immersive Virtual Reality (VR) systems, creating new attacks and demonstrating the success of exploiting VR systems to control immersed users through a human participant deception study. Future research directions and ways to enhance the security of these systems are also discussed.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON DEPENDABLE AND SECURE COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Seung-Nam Kim, Hanwool Lee
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using omnidirectional videos and fully immersive virtual experiences for auditing subjective streetscape qualities. The results show that VR audit is more consistent with field audit, particularly for auditing items related to sense of space, behavioral qualities, and overall street atmosphere. However, reproducibility of VR audit is unreliable and it is less cost-effective than other methods and inadequate for auditing items requiring sensory experience other than audiovisual.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Wei Zhu, Shaoyu Guo, Jinhua Zhao
Summary: The study found significant effects of virtual reality on participants' preferences and decision mechanisms, with a stronger impact on female participants. These findings can be used to design better participatory processes.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING B-URBAN ANALYTICS AND CITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yongjoo Cho, Kyoung Shin Park
Summary: Recently, there have been severe environmental changes, including global warming, climate change, and environmental pollution, making environmental education more essential. The purpose of environmental education is to raise awareness among students to recognize and address environmental problems. Virtual reality offers students a realistic spatial and temporal experience, enhancing their understanding through immersion and interaction compared to traditional learning. This research proposes an immersive virtual reality simulation for environmental education based on a virtual ecosystem model and presents two applications developed from this simulation. It aims to encourage students' active participation and motivation in solving environmental problems while experiencing the consequences of environmental interactions in a virtual environment.
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Julio Betancourt, Baptiste Wojtkowski, Pedro Castillo, Indira Thouvenin
Summary: This paper proposes a new virtual control scheme for reducing cognitive overload when operating UAVs. The scheme is based on an interaction system called DrEAM located in a CAVE, and a real robot with an embedded controller based on quaternion formulation. Experimental results show that the proposed virtual control scheme can effectively reduce cognitive overload and the maneuverability of the real drone is also demonstrated in real-time experiments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VISUALIZATION AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heather Iriye, Peggy L. St Jacques
Summary: This study used immersive virtual reality to investigate how visual perspective during encoding influences memories, finding that third-person perspective experiences enhance spatial memory accuracy.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marcel-Alexandru Gaina, Andreea Silvana Szalontay, Gabriela Stefanescu, Gheorghe Gh Balan, Cristina Mihaela Ghiciuc, Alexandra Bolos, Alexandra-Maria Gaina, Cristinel Stefanescu
Summary: This study assessed the effect of immersive virtual reality (iVR) on colonoscopy-induced anxiety and pain. The results showed that iVR interventions could reduce anxiety and pain during colonoscopy, and patient education using iVR improved the quality of bowel preparation and reduced anxiety before the procedure.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Eva Honnens de Lichtenberg Broge, Karin Wendin, Morten A. Rasmussen, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: In an aging population, familiarity and identification ability of food odors decline with increasing age, especially for curry, fried meat, and toasted bread. Increasing the concentration of the odor improves familiarity and enhances the ability to identify odors in older adults.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sigrid Skouw, Ching Yue Chow, Helle Sorensen, Anne C. Bech, Monica Laureati, Annemarie Olsen, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: Methods for measuring food texture preferences in children were developed and validated using a forced-choice pictographic method. The results showed that children's choices in the questionnaire were consistent with their preferences in the paired-preference test, indicating the validity of the method. Additionally, differences in texture preferences were observed based on hardness and particle content.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Katharina Henn, Helene Christine Reinbach, Soren Boye Olsen, Margit Dall Aaslyng, Susanne Margarete Bolling Laugesen, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: Despite the low consumption of pulses in developed countries, additional information about health or environmental benefits can increase acceptance of novel pulse-based products. In a study conducted in Denmark, participants showed the highest preference for familiar chickpea spread followed by the relatively unfamiliar black bean spread. Additional information about health or environmental benefits improved hedonic perception and willingness to pay for chickpea and black bean spreads, but did not significantly impact perception of faba bean spread. These findings suggest that extrinsic cues are more useful for products with an acceptable taste profile, and black beans may be a promising option for further product development.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Reisya R. R. Riantiningtyas, Florence Carrouel, Amandine Bruyas, Wender L. P. Bredie, Camille Kwiecien, Agnes Giboreau, Anestis Dougkas
Summary: The present review highlights the changes in food perception among head and neck cancer patients, including taste, texture, temperature, and other oral sensations. These changes not only have physiological importance but also convey psychological and psychosocial values. Comprehensive assessment of patients' food perception can lead to personalized dietary interventions to improve their eating experience and quality of life. More studies on oral somatosensory perception with larger sample sizes and standardized assessment methods are needed to fully understand its impact on eating behavior and quality of life.
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth Mannion, Christian Ritz, Paola G. Ferrario
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ida Steen, Morten Munchow, Sidsel Jensen, Troels W. W. Kjaer, Sandra S. S. Waehrens, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: The study investigated the effect of an online sensory and cognitive training program on the odor recognition of 36 coffee aromas. The participants showed a significant improvement in their ability to detect the aromas after 6 weeks of training. The new online training program has the potential to enhance the odor recognition of coffee professionals.
JOURNAL OF SENSORY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joseph Mbabazi, Hannah Pesu, Rolland Mutumba, Gareth McCray, Kim F. Michaelsen, Christian Ritz, Suzanne Filteau, Andre Briend, Ezekiel Mupere, Benedikte Grenov, Henrik Friis, Mette Frahm Olsen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of milk protein (MP) versus soy and whey permeate (WP) versus maltodextrin in large-quantity, lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS), as well as LNS itself versus no supplementation, on child development and head circumference among stunted children aged 1-5 years. The results showed that neither MP nor WP had an effect on any developmental domain. Although LNS itself had no impact on development, it resulted in a 0.07cm increase in head circumference.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Suvi T. Kangas, Issa Niamanto Coulibaly, Zachary Tausanovitch, Bareye Ouologuem, Bethany Marron, Elizabeth Radin, Christian Ritz, Salimou Dembele, Cesaire T. Ouedraogo, Jeanette Bailey
Summary: The study aimed to determine the incidence of relapse and associated factors among children recovering from acute malnutrition using the ComPAS protocol. A cohort of 420 children with a MUAC >= 125 mm was monitored for 6 months. The cumulative incidence of relapse was 26.1% for MUAC < 125 mm and/or edema and 1.7% for MUAC < 115 mm and/or edema. Factors such as lower anthropometry at admission and discharge, more illness episodes per month, and certain socio-economic factors were associated with relapse.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sofie Hauerberg Henninger, Anna Yde Fibieger, Faidon Magkos, Christian Ritz
Summary: Current treatment options for overweight and obesity rely on strict diet and exercise regimes, making it difficult to sustain as a lifelong routine. This study explored the effects of mindful eating and YogaDance, individually and in combination, as alternative approaches to manage obesity. The findings suggest modest benefits of an 8-week combination of mindful eating and YogaDance, supporting previous research on the effectiveness of mindful eating, yoga, and dance.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Manuela Rigo, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Russell Keast, Paul Harrison, Meghan Kelly, Annemarie Olsen, Wender L. P. Bredie, Catherine G. Russell
Summary: The quality and quantity of food and energy intake have a significant impact on children's health. This study found that children aged 5-12 primarily base their food preferences and perceptions on the type/flavour of the food, disregarding the portion size and food form. This suggests that children in middle childhood rely mainly on the taste or type of food when making food choices, without considering other important attributes.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ching Yue Chow, Raquel M. Rodriguez, Reisya R. Riantiningtyas, Merete B. Munk, Lilia Ahrne, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: Creating layers in foods is a culinary technique commonly used to diversify sensory experiences. This study investigated the use of dynamic sensory contrasts in layered foods to stimulate liking and appetite, using lemon mousse as a model. The results showed that bilayer lemon mousses with unequal distribution of citric acid across the layers had higher liking and desire scores, as well as increased food intake.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Reisya Rizki Riantiningtyas, Alexandre Valenti, Anestis Dougkas, Wender L. P. Bredie, Camille Kwiecien, Amandine Bruyas, Agnes Giboreau, Florence Carrouel
Summary: Patients with head and neck cancer show lower chemesthetic and thermal sensitivity, as well as decreased salivary functions compared to healthy controls. They also exhibit reduced sensitivity to food texture differences.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rolland Mutumba, Hannah Pesu, Joseph Mbabazi, Eva Greibe, Mette F. Olsen, Andre Briend, Christian Molgaard, Christian Ritz, Nicolette Nabukeera-Barungi, Ezekiel Mupere, Suzanne Filteau, Henrik Friis, Benedikte Grenov
Summary: This study assessed the correlates of iron, cobalamin, folate, and vitamin A biomarkers in stunted children in eastern Uganda. The results showed that these children have deficiencies in iron, cobalamin, and vitamin A. Therefore, interventions addressing stunting should also target these micronutrient deficiencies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Nikiema, Suvi T. Kangas, Cecile Salpeteur, Andre Briend, Leisel Talley, Henrik Friis, Christian Ritz, Ebba Nexo, Adrian Mccann
Summary: In children with severe acute malnutrition, treatment with RUTF improved B12 status but did not fully correct deficiency. Breastfed children had lower B12 status compared to non-breastfed children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rolland Mutumba, Joseph Mbabazi, Hannah Pesu, Eva Greibe, Mette F. Olsen, Andre Briend, Christian Molgaard, Christian Ritz, Ezekiel Mupere, Suzanne Filteau, Henrik Friis, Benedikte Grenov
Summary: Anemia is common among stunted children in eastern Uganda, and micronutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and malaria are associated with low hemoglobin levels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yonghong Ye, Songyan Zheng, Yuanxing Wang
Summary: In this study, the changes of aroma components in Gannan navel orange during growth were systematically studied using HS-SPME-GC-MS. Key aroma components and markers were identified. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic variation of aroma compounds during navel orange growth and have potential for industrial applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia Xu, Yayuan Zhang, Mengke Zhang, Xinlin Wei, Yiming Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of glucosamine selenium on summer-autumn tea, showing that it can enhance nutritional quality, improve sensory characteristics, and increase plant adaptation to environmental changes and abiotic stresses.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuanming Chu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the use of ice glazing containing D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) and vacuum packaging to maintain the quality of large yellow croaker during frozen storage. The results showed that vacuum packaging effectively inhibited ice crystal growth and minimized water loss, while the combination of vacuum packaging and 0.3% DSE-infused ice glazing maintained freshness indicators at low levels throughout the 300-day storage period. This combination was considered the most effective in preserving the quality of the fish.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Ashikur Rahman, Shirin Akter, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Md. Anamul Hasan Chowdhury, A. G. M. Sofi Uddin Mahamud, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the mechanisms and key factors influencing biofilm formation by A. hydrophila in the food industry. It explores the molecular processes involved in various stages of biofilm formation and investigates the impact of intrinsic factors and environmental conditions on biofilm architecture and resilience. The article also highlights the potential of bibliometric analysis in conceptualizing the research landscape and identifying knowledge gaps in A. hydrophila biofilm research.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chujing Wang, Wenni Tian, Zengliu Song, Qun Wang, Yong Cao, Jie Xiao
Summary: Solid lipid ratio in emulsions has significant effects on colloidal stability, mucus permeability, and bioavailability in vivo. Higher solid lipid ratio improves intestinal stability but reduces mucus permeability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dacai Zhong, Liping Kang, Juan Liu, Xiang Li, Li Zhou, Luqi Huang, Zidong Qiu
Summary: In this study, a novel online extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed to comprehensively characterize complex foods. Meanwhile, a characteristic marker screening method and chemometrics modeling were used for the accurate authentication of highly-similar foods. This research has significant implications for ensuring food quality and safety.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Jinyi Yang, Jiahui Li, Lei Zhang, Xiaohai Yan, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the transport and hypoglycemic effects of phenolics in mulberry leaves using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that digested phenolics had higher absorbability and could inhibit glucose digestion and absorption. Phenolics also regulated glucose metabolism. Luteoforol and p-coumaric acid were found to be the primary phenolics strongly correlated with the hypoglycemic ability of mulberry leaves.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanyun Cao, Qingling Wang, Jinou Lin, Yin-Yi Ding, Jianzhong Han
Summary: This study investigated the effects of gallic acid (GA) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) at different ratios on the gel properties of calcium induced-whey protein emulsion gel. It was found that GA and EGCG could promote gel formation, increase gel strength, and delay the release of emulsified oil droplets.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Monique Martins Strieder, Vitor Lacerda Sanches, Mauricio Ariel Rostagno
Summary: This study proposed an integrated and automated procedure for extracting, separating, and quantifying bioactive compounds from coffee co-products. By optimizing the extraction, separation, and analysis method, real-time analysis was achieved. The results suggest that coupling different techniques can efficiently extract, separate, and analyze phenolic compounds, providing an integrated method to produce high-added value ingredients for various applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kyu Sang Sim, Hyoyoung Kim, Suel Hye Hur, Tae Woong Na, Ji Hye Lee, Ho Jin Kim
Summary: Geographical origin plays a crucial role in determining the quality and safety of agricultural products. In this study, ICP analysis was used to determine the inorganic elemental content of onions and identify their geographical origin. Chemometric methods were applied to analyze the ICP results, and the accuracy of distinguishing between Korean and Chinese onions was found to be excellent. The findings suggest that this method can be beneficial for identifying agricultural products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)