Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martha M. Robbins, Sylvia Ortmann, Nicole Seiler
Summary: Spatial and temporal variability in food resources can influence a species' diet, space use, sociality, and life history characteristics. This study examines the diet and nutritional content of western lowland gorillas in different locations, revealing significant variability in their food preferences but similarities in the nutritional composition of major food items. The findings highlight the flexibility of diet in a geographically widespread species and its implications for understanding life history characteristics and conservation management plans.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
S. Labu, S. Subramanian, F. M. Khamis, P. Akite, P. Kasangaki, M. Chemurot, C. M. Tanga, F. L. O. Ombura, J. P. Egonyu
Summary: This study investigated the microbial contaminants in edible long-horned grasshoppers in Uganda, finding that deep-fried insects had lower bacterial and fungal counts compared to raw samples. Bacterial counts were highest in whole grasshoppers from markets, while fungal counts were similar across sampling points. Pathogenic bacteria like Staphylococcus sciuri were present in marketed insects but absent in wild-caught ones. Processing through deep frying is necessary to minimize health risks associated with consumption. Further research on specific handling practices is warranted to prevent microbial contamination in grasshoppers.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Stephen Rubanga, Alex Ngabirano, Lawrence Zikusoka
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted countries worldwide with millions of cases and deaths, but also posed a threat to the health and conservation of endangered mountain gorillas. Conservation Through Public Health has been working to mitigate these impacts through integrated programs that improve animal and community health, as well as livelihoods. Collaboration with Uganda Wildlife Authority and other NGOs has led to the implementation of measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission between people and gorillas, and to support non-tourism dependent community livelihoods.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Adil Riaz, Fouzia Ali, Khurram Ashfaq, Anam Bhatti, Shafique Ur Rehman
Summary: This study investigates the influence of green shared vision and green knowledge sharing on eco-innovation types, and further examines the impact of these types on sustainable competitive advantage and sustainable business performance. The results show a significant positive relationship between green shared vision, green knowledge sharing, and eco-innovation types. Additionally, all three types of eco-innovation are significantly related to sustainable competitive advantage and sustainable business performance.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Ben D'Exelle, Arjan Verschoor
Summary: The transition from semi-subsistence farming to more entrepreneurial farming by adopting new crops or improved seeds is crucial for poverty reduction in developing countries. The propensity of farmers in rural societies to experiment with new technologies is influenced by the information and support provided by networks of friends and relatives. Analysis of data from Ugandan farmers reveals that the adoption of new crops or improved seeds increases with the number of friends or relatives who have previously adopted them. Moreover, the effect is stronger when these connections also provide support in the form of gifts or loans.
Review
Agronomy
Nawab Khan, Ram L. Ray, Hazem S. Kassem, Sajjad Hussain, Shemei Zhang, Muhammad Khayyam, Muhammad Ihtisham, Simplice A. Asongu
Summary: This study discusses the impact of innovative technologies on sustainable food systems and highlights the potential of new technologies and innovations in driving the transformation of sustainable food systems. The study also proposes eight action initiatives, including changing mindsets, social licensing, and policy design.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Ronan Gormley
Summary: The 36th EFFoST International Conference, held in Dublin, Ireland on 7-8 November 2022, focused on strategic issues in the agri-food, health, and environment sectors. The five plenary lectures addressed current concerns such as Food Vision 2030, future challenges of the food industry, sensory cues and eating behavior, sustainable and desirable diets, and molecular methods for food safety. The conference also included theme lectures, poster presentations, and special sessions on topics like non-thermal food processing technologies.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Lara Carrasco, Barbara Martin-Maldonado, Miguel Calvo, Montserrat Colell
Summary: This study evaluated the imitation ability of two female western lowland gorillas after training. The findings showed that they were able to imitate certain novel actions, demonstrating true imitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lara M. Southern, Tobias Deschner, Simone Pika
Summary: Intraspecies violence, including lethal interactions, is common in mammals while interspecies violence is mainly studied in the context of predation and competition. The study provides information on two lethal coalitionary attacks of chimpanzees on western lowland gorillas in Gabon, discussing them in relation to theories of predation, competition, and intraspecific interactions. The findings may lead to further research on interspecies interactions and aid in understanding behavioral adaptations and interspecific killing in the hominin lineage.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Dietrich Knorr, Robert Sevenich
Summary: Humans need food processing for ensuring food safety, quality, and functionality to sustain their life. The ongoing debates regarding food processing require rational and scientific data about food processing and processed foods. This study deals with the importance, origins, and history of processing, defining processes and discussing existing food classification systems and provides recommendations for future food process development.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
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Economics
Sizhong Sun, Sajid Anwar
Summary: Using a product variety model and theoretical analysis, optimal product quality can be determined based on consumer utility and production cost, allowing estimation of product quality within industries. The study shows that product quality in China's food processing and food manufacturing industries is continuously improving.
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Talya Shragai, Leisel Talley, Aimee Summers, Hannah Behringer, Maria Wrabel, Heather Stobaugh, Eva Leidman
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of adapted CMAM programs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The results showed that there were no statistically significant changes in program indicators after adaptations, indicating that adapted CMAM programs can remain effective.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Benjamin K. Sovacool, Morgan Bazilian, Steve Griffiths, Jinsoo Kim, Aoife Foley, David Rooney
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the negative impacts of food and beverage consumption on the environment, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions in the industry. It identifies carbon-intensive processes, discusses decarbonization options, benefits, and barriers, and explores the role of financing, business models, and policy in overcoming obstacles to sector decarbonization.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Benoit Letang, Baptiste Mulot, Vanessa Alerte, Thomas Bionda, Lisa Britton, Tjerk ter Meulen, Janos Szantho, Jean-Pascal Guery, Cedric Sueur
Summary: This study evaluated socialization differences between captive juvenile and adolescent male gorillas, finding that castrated adolescent individuals showed more cohesiveness within familial groups. Intact adolescent males in bachelor groups were more isolated, but did not differ from their counterparts in familial groups in terms of positive behavior. These findings suggest that both bachelor groups and castration could be appropriate management strategies for gorilla populations in captivity.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Timothy P. Cleland, Michael L. Power
Summary: This study used mass spectrometry to analyze the milk proteomes of orangutans and gorillas, finding changes in various proteins across lactation and identifying species/individual differences in samples from 8 to 12 months. This research serves as a baseline for other zoo-based milk studies.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2022)
