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Chemistry, Applied
Emmy Tuenter, Maria E. Sakavitsi, Andres Rivera-Mondragon, Nina Hermans, Kenn Foubert, Maria Halabalaki, Luc Pieters
Summary: A study analyzed the chemical composition of ruby chocolate, identifying 43 compounds in it, with lower levels compared to other types of chocolate. A-type proanthocyanidins were found to be characteristic for ruby chocolate.
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Food Science & Technology
Mandy Bochnia, Joerg Ziegler, Maren Glatter, Annette Zeyner
Summary: HGA originating from certain plants may transfer into milk, but the specific transfer mechanism is still unclear. Therefore, further transfer studies and investigation into the stability of toxins during milk processing are needed.
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Food Science & Technology
Line Pedersen, Anne Sjorup Bertelsen, Derek V. Byrne, Ulla Kidmose
Summary: Fat and sugar-reduced foods and beverages are increasingly popular due to health concerns. However, reducing fat and sugar without compromising sensory properties is challenging. This study examines the sensory interactions between fat and sweetness in chocolate-flavored milk. Findings indicate that reducing fat decreases sweetness intensity, while reducing sucrose reduces cream flavor, fruity flavor, and lactic flavor. The perception of acesulfame-K is also affected by fat concentration. These results highlight the importance of considering the impact of reducing sugar and fat on non-sugar and fat-related attributes.
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Food Science & Technology
Hongtao Liu, Fengkun Zhou
Summary: This study suggests a potential causal association between milk chocolate intake and calf pain, indicating that milk chocolate intake may have a protective effect on calf pain.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
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Hematology
Lubnaa Hossenbaccus, Lisa Thibeault, Julie Grabell, Heather Braund, Wilma Hopman, Paula James
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of the LTP high school outreach program in Grade 9 girls' health classes using quantitative measures like quiz scores, and qualitative feedback from students and teachers. The program successfully increased student knowledge of menorrhagia and bleeding disorders, and received positive feedback from both students and staff.
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Food Science & Technology
Haniyeh Rasouli Pirouzian, Elif Alakas, Merve Cayir, Elif Yakisik, Omer Said Toker, Sevin Kaya, Ozan Tanyeri
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the optimal concentration of milk, whey, and buttermilk powder for the formulation of compound milk chocolate using mixture design. It was found that a combination of 35.660% milk powder, 27.957% whey powder, and 36.383% buttermilk produced the highest quality milk chocolate. Chocolates containing equal amounts of buttermilk and milk powder, as well as equal amounts of whey powder and buttermilk powder, demonstrated high consumer acceptability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Isadora Beghetti, Monica Barone, Luigia De Fazio, Eleonora Laderchi, Elena Biagi, Silvia Turroni, Patrizia Brigidi, Andrea Pession, Luigi Corvaglia, Arianna Aceti
Summary: Human milk is the best feeding option for preterm infants. When mother's milk is not available, pasteurized donor human milk is the best alternative. This study compared the microbiota of pasteurized donor human milk with the milk from mothers who delivered prematurely and assessed the effect of pasteurization on the microbiota. The results showed that pasteurized donor human milk had higher alpha diversity and a different composition compared to milk from mothers who delivered prematurely. Pasteurization also had an impact on the microbiota structure of human milk.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bernardo Andretti, Rafael B. Goldszmidt, Eduardo B. Andrade
Summary: Evidence suggests that the school food environment in Brazil's private schools has low availability of high nutritional value products. However, improving menu quality can lead to increased consumption of healthier products and decreased consumption of unhealthy ones.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Munir A. Al-Zeer, Franziska Prehn, Stefan Fiedler, Ulrich Lienert, Michael Krisch, Johanna Berg, Jens Kurreck, Guido Hildebrandt, Elisabeth Schueltke
Summary: Radiotherapy is crucial in the treatment of lung cancer, but standardized samples are needed to evaluate new therapeutic approaches. 3D bioprinting techniques provide a sophisticated solution to this challenge. A pilot project using 3D printed standardized samples evaluated the effectiveness of radiotherapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Susanne M. Henning, Jieping Yang, Ru-Po Lee, Jianjun Huang, Gail Thames, Michelle Korn, Dina Ben-Nissan, David Heber, Zhaoping Li
Summary: This pilot study demonstrates that ellagic acid and its metabolites are transferred from breast milk to nursing infants and affect the infant gut microbiome. The concentration of ellagic acid metabolites in breast milk increased over time, indicating potential neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory health benefits for infants.
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Environmental Sciences
Runhui Yang, Xinyi Wang, Yumin Niu, Xianggui Chen, Bing Shao
Summary: This study evaluated the health risks of fluorinated liquid-crystal monomers (FLCMs) for infants through breastfeeding and dust ingestion. FLCMs were detected in indoor dust and breast milk at a detection frequency of 100%, with concentrations of 12.00 ng/g dry weight and 133.40 ng/g lipid weight, respectively. BDPrB was the most common pollutant in indoor dust and human breast milk. Significant correlations were found between dust and milk concentrations of FLCMs.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Shilpa G. Jani, Jasmin Ma, Uma Pulendran, Julianna C. Hsing, Jonathan Altamirano, Soleil Shah, Elizabeth Y. Toomarian, Yvonne Maldonado, Chih-Hung Jason Wang
Summary: This prospective study conducted in a K-8 school over a 22-week period demonstrates that secondary transmission of COVID-19 can be limited with comprehensive preventive measures. Surveillance testing and adherence to key mitigation measures, such as masking, were found to be effective in preventing in-school transmission.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zsofia Palya, Kristof Racz, Gergely Nagymate, Rita M. Kiss
Summary: Dog harnesses have a wide variety and this study developed a method to quantify canine gait and compare the effects of different harnesses. The results showed that most parameters of gait were significantly altered by the harnesses, but there is no absolute superior harness.
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Environmental Sciences
Kenta Iwai, Miyuki Iwai-Shimada, Kaname Asato, Kunihiko Nakai, Yayoi Kobayashi, Shoji F. Nakayama, Nozomi Tatsuta
Summary: This study aimed to determine the intra- and inter-day variation of elements in breast milk and developed an accurate and reliable analytical method. The results showed that some elements had minimal variation across different time points, while others showed high variability. Strong correlations between elements in breast milk were also observed.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing-Hua Wang, Sung-Bae Lee, Dong-Soo Lee, Chang-Gue Son
Summary: The study revealed a negative correlation between total antioxidant capacity (TAC) level and severity of hepatic fibrosis in HBV patients, with higher sensitivity of TAC in evaluating liver fibrosis progression compared to APRI. TAC was found to reflect fibrosis levels differently in inactive carriers compared to active carriers, suggesting the involvement of TAC-composing factors in the pathogenesis of hepatic fibrosis in chronic HBV carriers.
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Anne T. Byrne, David R. Just
Summary: This study examines monthly cycles of food pantry visitation to understand household resource allocation over time. Findings show that pantry visitation fluctuates dramatically by day of the month and is highest at the end of the month, especially when SNAP benefits run out.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2021)
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Economics
Vicki L. Bogan, Angela R. Fertig, David R. Just
Summary: This paper examines the impact of mental health on self-employment decisions, particularly for men. The findings indicate that moderate psychological distress may lead men to choose self-employment in an unincorporated business, while long-term mental illness could significantly increase the probability of self-employment in an unincorporated business for both men and women. The results suggest that individual challenges in wage-and-salary employment could be a key factor in this relationship.
REVIEW OF ECONOMICS OF THE HOUSEHOLD
(2022)
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Economics
Robert C. Schell, David R. Just, David A. Levitsky
Summary: Estimations of the lifetime medical care cost externality of obesity vary greatly due to factors like age-related weight gain, differential life expectancy, identifiability, and cost model selection. This study emphasizes the importance of considering age-related weight gain in cost estimates and aims to provide future researchers with the best methods and data for estimating obesity's lifetime external medical care costs accurately.
JOURNAL OF BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Economics
Leonardo C. B. Cardoso, Carlos Frederico A. Uchoa, Williams Huamani, David R. Just, Raul Gomez
Summary: The extent of spatial competition significantly impacts price competition in the fuel market, with the closeness of new rivals playing a crucial role in determining the magnitude of price changes.
PAPERS IN REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julius J. Okello, David R. Just, Wellington Jogo, Norman Kwikiriza, Haile Tesfaye
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of two behavioral interventions on promoting the consumption of biofortified foods in school lunch meals. The results showed that providing information about the nutritional benefits of biofortified foods, combined with the depiction of an aspirational figure, increased the consumption of these foods by children.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Beril Yalcinkaya, David R. Just
Summary: Online reviews have an influence on customer decisions and there are differences in customer evaluations between local and chain businesses. Food is crucial for high ratings in local restaurants, while service quality has a greater impact on customer satisfaction in chain restaurants. Local restaurants need powerful testimonials to differentiate themselves from their local competitors.
CORNELL HOSPITALITY QUARTERLY
(2023)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
David R. Just, Julie M. Goddard
Summary: The study finds that consumer willingness to pay for foods packaged with active packaging depends on the specific product and its relative benefit. Consumer acceptance of the technology is also influenced by how it is framed in comparison to other technologies, information about the developer, and the level of specificity regarding the benefits. The impacts of framing and use cases are mainly seen among consumers who are resistant to the technology.
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Bindu Paudel, Deepthi E. E. Kolady, David Just, Evert Van der Sluis
Summary: Gene-editing is a breakthrough technology for crop improvement that requires public acceptance for its commercial success. Consumer awareness and knowledge of gene-edited foods are lower compared to genetically modified foods. Attitudes towards technology and trust in corporations have an impact on consumer acceptance. Providing information on the technology and its benefits does not affect willingness to consume gene-edited foods. Prior perceptions of agricultural biotechnology and beliefs about safety, benefits, labeling, and technology developers are important determinants of future consumption of genetically modified and gene-edited foods.
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Anne T. Byrne, David R. Just, Christopher B. Barrett
Summary: Among food insecure people in high income countries, only a small fraction uses food pantries due to the stigma of low product quality. This study examines the presence of product stigma among potential pantry clients and finds that the negative perception of food quality is largely offset when participants are shown informative visual depictions of the food.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Anne T. Byrne, David R. Just
Summary: Food pantries provide groceries to millions of households in the United States each year. This study uses an environmental economics valuation approach to estimate the economic value of food pantry access for clients, finding that it could reach between $19 billion and $28 billion annually.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
David Wuepper, Shira Bukchin-Peles, David Just, David Zilberman
Summary: Agricultural and other fields of economics have co-evolved and benefited from each other's insights. The rise of behavioral economics has steered economics towards other social sciences by allowing for greater diversity in decision-making. Agricultural economics, recognizing the need for more realistic economic choice models, has been relevant to policy recommendations due to the complex and uncertain environment of farmers and consumers. The synergy between economic theory and insights from other disciplines and experiences is important for the unification of all social sciences.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Bindu Paudel, Deepthi Kolady, David Just, Mariam Ishaq
Summary: This study used discrete choice experiment data to explore the impact of information and innovation reputation on consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for genome-edited soybean oil and apples. The study found that consumers have higher WTP for genome-edited soybean oil with information on technology and health and environmental benefits, while the information did not affect consumers' WTP for genetically modified soybean oil. The information treatments did not affect WTP for genome-edited apples. The study also revealed that consumers prefer domestic startup firms and universities as developers of genetically modified and genome-editing technologies.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
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Development Studies
David R. Just, Julius J. Okello, Gnel Gabrielyan, Souleimane Adekambi, Norman Kwikiriza, Putri E. Abidin, Edward Carey
Summary: The study shows that in a field experiment conducted in Nigerian schools, using behavioral techniques to promote the consumption of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes rich in pro-vitamin A, children ate more on average when the sweetpotato was introduced alongside behavioral nudges such as songs or association with aspirational figures. These results are consistent with findings in a developed country context.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Business
Helen Pushkarskaya, Michael W-P Fortunato, Nicole Breazeale, David R. Just
Summary: The paper argues that the traditional measures of entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) are insufficient to account for the role of personal reputation in tight-knit communities. The authors propose a new place-based ESE dimension that focuses on individuals' ability to gain respect within their community. They find that while this enhanced ESE measure considers some influences of place, other factors like geographical context continue to moderate the relationship between ESE and entrepreneurial aptitude, highlighting the importance of understanding the dynamics of entrepreneurial activity in different types of environments.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS VENTURING
(2021)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Steven Otto, Gregory Poe, David Just
Summary: Rent-seeking behavior in payment for environmental services auctions can be reduced by using a new auction mechanism called the provision point reverse auction (PPRA). Laboratory experiments show that PPRA yields average offers that are 12.57%-58.17% smaller than in alternate reverse discriminative auctions.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2021)