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ANTHOCYANIN CONTENT AND BENEFITS IN SWEET POTATO (IPOMOEA BATATAS) - A REVIEW
Authors: GREBLĂ-AL-ZABEN Oana Bogdana , BĂBĂLAU-FUSS Vanda , PINZARIU Denisa , VLAD Alexandra , LUMPERDEAN Claudia Carmen , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Anthocyanins are the chemicals responsible for intense colours in several fruits and vegetables. Countless health benefits of anthocyanins have been described, especially in the prevention of diseases associated with oxidative stress. In contrast to their popular content in berries and vegetables, sweet potatoes also contain varied contents of anthocyanins and they also belong to staple foods. Tubers from purple sweet potato varieties contain high amounts of anthocyanins, while leaves of several sweet potato cultivars can even surpass them in anthocyanin content. The current article sets to review the content and several benefits of anthocyanins contained in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), a widely and extensively grown crop.
A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW REGARDING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHILLIES
Authors: KÁDÁR Balázs Csaba , PĂUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , MUSTE Sevastița , CHIS Simona , POP Anamaria
Published: December 2024

Chillies are among the most well-known plant spices in the world. Originating from the South American continent, nowadays it is wildly spread in the culinary world, but it makes a great subject for medical research also. Chillies are part of the genus Capsicum, within the Solanaceae family, which includes approximately thirty-seven wild and five domesticated species: C. annum, C. frutescens, C. baccatum, C. chinense, and C. pubescens. Chillies and fermented chilli sauces differentiate mainly by pungency, which is due to the different content in specific alkaloids, commonly known as capsaicinoids. Peppers represent a good source of carotenoidic pigments which include β-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthyn and two main compounds specific to pepper fruits: capsanthin and capsorubin. Beside these compounds, peppers are rich in vitamin C, phenols, tocopherols and other biologically active compounds. Fermented and unfermented chilli is also studied for its potential health benefits (anti-tumoral, anti-diabetic, etc.), whereas capsaicin in particular is considered to have antimicrobial/antifungal properties.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF HOP (HUMULUS LUPULUS) IN PHARMACEUTICAL USE INCREASE IMPACT OF HOP INDUSTRY IN THE PERFORMANCES OF US ECONOMY
Authors: MURESAN (VIMAN) Ioana Elena , PAUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , MUSTE Sevastița , BELDEAN (TĂTAR) Bianca Vasilica , CHIS Maria Simona , BORDEAN Maria Evelina , MATEESCU Mădălina Alexandra , FOSTOC Georgiana , SZANTO Lidia
Published: December 2024

This article is focusing on numerous health-promoting effects of hop raging from antioxidative, sedative, and anti-inflammatory potentials, over anticarcinogenic features to estrogenic activity. Because of the greatly differences in the structure and properties of the hop natural compounds, there have been developed a wide range of methods for their isolation and chemical analysis, as well as for determining their antioxidative, antimicrobial and antigenotoxic potentials. Even if hop remain the principal ingredient for providing the taste, stability and antimicrobial protection of beer, researchers found applications in the pharmaceutical and other food industries as well, therefore, hop should be more exploited for healing and prevention of several diseases, as the population is more demanding for natural cures with less side effects.The increase of pharmaceutical demands over hop production is impacting US hop industry. As is well known, hop industry is playing an important role in the US economy. We analyze the production of hop in US during the period 1947-2018.
GELLED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT SUPPLEMENTED WITH GUARANA (PAULLINIA CUPANA KUNTH) POWDER. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
Authors: MARȚIȘ (PETRUȚ) Georgiana , MUSTE Sevastița , MUREȘAN Andruța , VLAIC Romina , POP Anamaria , UNGUR Rodica , PUȘCAȘ Andreea , BORDEAN Maria Evelina , MUREȘAN Vlad
Published: December 2024

The main components of Paullinia cupana Kunth which are relevant for food and pharmaceutical industry are procyanidin, caffeic acid and its derivatives. Hence, the enrichment the most consumed foods matrix with phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity revealed by natural plants extract, is a clear and precise way to provide bioactive compounds to consumers. Admitting the fact that food can also be a vehicle that transports substances with a bioactive role in the human body, confectionery products, more precisely a gelled confectionery product, fit perfectly, due to consumption at all ages. This work aims to develop and characterize new functional herbal jelly incorporated with natural ingredients containing guarana powder antioxidants. This preliminary study shows a new functional herbal jelly, fortified with natural ingredients that contain antioxidants from guarana powder.
POMEGRANATE (PUNICA GRANTUM L.) SEEDS POWDER APPLICATION IN NEW BAKERY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Authors: MATEESCU Alexandra Madalina , MUREȘAN Andruța Elena , PUȘCAȘ Andreea , MUREȘAN Vlad , MARC Romina , MURESAN (VIMAN) Ioana Elena , BELDEAN (TĂTAR) Bianca Vasilica , BORDEAN Maria Evelina , MARȚIȘ Georgiana , CHIȘ Maria Simona
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to obtain digestive biscuits, by valorisations of pomegranate seeds powder. In order to obtain the biscuits, pomegranate seeds were valorised, which is a resulted by-product after pressing the juice out of the fruits. The seeds represent around 20% of the whole fruit, being rich in antioxidants, bioactive compounds, nutrients like protein, lipids, minerals (K, P, Ca), and phenolic compounds. Pomegranate seeds can be used as such or in the form of oil, powder and sprouts. They have therapeutic effects and also contain sugars, pectins and sterols. The powder obtained by grounding the seeds have a pleasant smell, sweet taste, special colour, also retaining its antioxidant capacity. In order to obtain products with good sensory characteristics, there were made two samples one with 15% and one with 30% pomegranate seed powder, the rest of the percentage was represented by wheat flour. The final product is characterized by high vitamin and mineral content having a specific taste and colour.
EFFECT OF PRESERVATION METHODS ON THE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF THYMUS VULGARIS
Authors: POP Carmen C. , RUSU Bogdan , ROTAR Ancuţa M. , SALANȚĂ Liana , NISTOR Alina L. , CHIȘ Maria Simona , COLDEA Teodora
Published: December 2024

Thyme (T. is used mainly as a food seasoning, as a source of essential oils with applications in the food sector, but also as a worming and bactericidal agent in medicine . In this study, it was investigated the effect of different preservation methods on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of the bioactive compounds from T. vulgaris The antioxidant properties and total phenols were examined using the stable 2,2 diphenyl 1 picrylhydrazyl hydrate (DPPH) free radical scavenging method and Folin Ci ocalteu method during the storage process.The samples were subjected to screening for their possible antibacterial activities against some human pathogenic bacteria. Results demonstrated that thyme methanol extract possessed the highest antioxidant activi ty, when the plants were dried at room temperature in dark conditions. This storage method could be advisable either for medicinal or food industry usage. The study concluded that the optimal preserving method for thyme is drying at room temperature in lac k of light. After a 5 months storage period, the investigated bioactive compounds were found in high concentrations.
CHARACTERIZATION OF DIFFERENT PLANT EXTRACT TYPES OBTAINED FROM TWO VARIETIES OF BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.)
Authors: RAȚ Adelina M. , MUSTE Sevastiţa , POP Carmen , ROTAR Ancuța M. , NISTOR Alina L. , CHIȘ Maria Simona
Published: December 2024

The paper aim was to compare three types of extracts: aqueous, alcoholic and essential oils from two dried and ground common basil products marketed in Romania. Essential oil was extracted using Clevenger-type apparatus. Antioxidant activity and total polyphenols content of alcoholic and aqueous extracts from basil were examined using DPPH and Folin–Ciocalteu methods. Total polyphenols content was expressed as gallic acid equivalent concentration. Overall flavonoids content was determined through spectrophotometric method (510 nm), expressed as quercetin equivalent concentration. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of samples was assessed against five bacteria strains using the microdilution method. Total polyphenols, flavonoids and antioxidant activity of basil extracts were predominant in methanolic extracts. Antioxidant activity indicated a higher activity in dried basil for both of studied samples (basil C – 60.71% and basil M – 57.14%). Essential oils were the ones that had the highest inhibitory effect against bacterial strains tested.
Five Decades Of Research In The Field Medicinal And Aromatic Plants At The University Of Agricultural Sciencesand Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca (After Year 1970)
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin , MUNTEAN Sorin , MUNTEAN Leon
Published: December 2024

At the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca there is an old and valuable tradition regarding the knowledge and valorification of medicinal and aromatic plants. In this institution, a Medicinal Plant Resort was established (in 1904), with activity until between the two world war period, being known and appreciated in the country and abroad. Starting with 1970 (50 years ago), the scientific researches in the field of medicinal plants were resumed at USAMV Cluj-Napoca, within the Phytotechnics department of this institution. The Cluj Department of Phytotechnics has carried out multi-annual research contracts with the Fundulea Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, since its establishment (in 1975) and has maintained scientific collaborations with the Faculty of Pharmacy from Cluj-Napoca, with Plafar Cluj etc. Since 1993, when The Hop and Medicinal Plants Culture Research Center was established at the Cluj Phytotechnics Department, the investigations in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants have diversified. Under the shield of this research center, since its establishment (in 1993), the journal "Hop and Medicinal Plants" is published, which publishes scientific papers on medicinal and aromatic plants, made at USAMV Cluj-Napoca and other institutions of research in the country and abroad. This paper presents the evolution of investigations in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants within USAMV Cluj-Napoca, highlighting the studies conducted from 1970 to the present. During this period (for five decades)8are presented the doctoral theses referring to medicinal and aromatic plants defended in USAMV Cluj-Napoca. Finally, the paper includes books of medicinal and aromatic plants developed and published by teachers from Phytotechnics in Cluj.
Therapeutic Effects Of Hypericum perforatum L.
Authors: BORCĂ Andreea Mădălina , MUNTEAN Leon , ONA Andreea Daniela
Published: December 2024

Hypericum perforatum L. popularly called St. John's wort is a medicinal plant recognized especially for its therapeutic effects used in moderate depressive states. The article presents the importance of alternative medicine and also highlights the therapeutic effects of St. John's wort explicitly reported following various scientific studies with applicability in human medicine. The species has proven to be effective in the treatment of several cancers such as carcinoma, lymphoma and leukemia, in inflammatory reactions, in the relief of mild and moderate depression. At the same time, the need to know the possible interactions of the active principles present in the plant with other synthetic chemicals was emphasized.
Medicinal and Therapeutic Uses of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) - Review
Authors: COSTIN Alexandru Daniel , MUNTEAN Leon , BUTAȘ Andreea Alexandra , MARIȘ Roxana
Published: December 2024

Red clover has been an important forage plant among agricultural crops for a long time. It has been known for centuries in folk medicine, around the world and in recent years, there has been an increase of interest in red clover as important source of bioactive compounds or a base for herbal medications and dietary supplements. Red clover is a useful plant for humans due to its wide range of medicinal properties and can be used for medicinal purposes like essential oil, medicinal ointment, tea, pills, and others. These medicinal products are used to treat many diseases. Red clover proved to be one of the most important medicinal plants for human health.
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), A Cereal With Medicinal And Health Benefits
Authors: MĂRGINEAN Raluca Roxana , FILIP Emanuela , SUCIU Loredana Alexandra , MUNTEAN Sorin , MOLDOVAN Cristina , SUCIU Dan Laurențiu , DUDA Marcel Matei
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, alternative medicine plays an increasingly important role in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, due to consumer awareness in using alternative medicine and avoiding the chemical industry. Barley grass (Hordeum vulgare L.) offers an alternative to the prevention of such afflictions as cancer, diabetes, obesity, dermatitis, heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Young green barley leaves (H. vulgare L.) are highlighted by their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycaemic, anti-depressant, anti-atherosclerotic and anticancer properties. Therapeutic and medicinal qualities in terms of health benefits have also been demonstrated. This review attempts to provide new information about barley grass, which could be used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, based on its chemical and nutritional value. The bioactive compounds and the properties listed impart the status of a functional food with multiple benefits for the human body. The aim of this review is to synthesize the main uses of barley grass for therapeutic and medicinal purposes, administered as extract, powder, tablets, capsules, juice or as functional food useful for health.
Sambucus graveolens Willd As A Medicinal Plant
Authors: PANTEA Neli , MUREȘAN Crina C. , MARC (VLAIC) Romina A. , SPALLER Giorgiana A. , MUREȘAN Teodora , UNGUR Rodica , BORDA Ileana Monica , MARTIS Georgiana Smaranda , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

Currently, Sambucus is becoming increasingly important due to the property of acting on acute respiratory viral infection (Harnett et al., 2020; Weng et al., 2019). Since folk medicine, certain vegetative parts of shrub varieties elder have had important pharmacological actions and also with immediate positive effects. A few pharmacopoeias have for quite a long time included elderflowers of elderberry, and various perceived course readings and monographs have portrayed the therapeutic utilization of elderberry bloom. This review on edible berries and flowers of Sambucus graveolens is focusing on nutritional, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, as well as health effects.
Antioxidants Of Natural Plants Uses In Food Products
Authors: DODAN Andreea Doina , MUREȘAN Crina , MARȚIȘ (PETRUȚ) Georgiana , MARC (VLAIC) Romina Alina , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

The interest by using natural antioxidants in food products has been focused of counting on the variety of plant materials are known to be natural sources of antioxidants (herbs, spices, seeds, fruits and vegetables). These sources have a low economic impact, considering that the most of them, may be extracted from food by-products and under-exploited plant species. Many foodstuffs that show antioxidant activities have been enriched with plant extracts, characterized by a high concentration of polyphenolic compounds. This article provides an overview of the natural antioxidant potential of polyphenols, the antibacterial effect and their use in food preservation.
Valorization Of Tomato Pomace In Innovative Food Products And Evaluation Of Synergetic Effect With Mentha piperita L. And Anethum graveolens L -A Comprehensive Review
Authors: BOZSOKI Attila , MUSTE Sevastița , POP Anamaria , PĂUCEAN Adriana , CHIȘ Maria Simona , MAN Simona
Published: December 2024

The tomato processing industry generates huge waste like tomato skin, seed, and pulp which creates environmental issues. Tomato consumption is directly associated whit the prevention of different chronic diseases, also the fiber content together whit the protein content of tomato seeds are benefits of their consumption. Tomato peels are the richest source of lycopene. Since tomato pomace and peels contain bioactive compounds and pigments, the present review study is conducted to investigate the effect of tomato pomace on physicochemical characteristics and shelf-life stability of the developed product, also study the synergic effect of lycopene whit Mentha piperita L. and Anethum graveolens L. or other sources.
Cricket Flour, Chemical Compositions And Applications In Food Processing
Authors: BELDEAN (TĂTAR) Vasilica Bianca , CHIȘ Maria Simona , PĂUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , POP Carmen- Rodica , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

Being practiced by 2 billion human beings on earth, entomophagy (insects’ human consumption) allows us to go beyond our comfort zone by exploring our own barriers. Westerners are not yet used to eating edible insects (unlike Asians and Africans), but they hear about them more and more often. Indeed, many people are seduced by the environmental and nutritional qualities of edible insects, but have a psychological difficulty in taking the step to eating them. However, their taste is similar to foods already appreciated such as walnuts, almonds and shrimps. Eating insects provides nutritional, economic and ecological advantages all around the world but arouses many obstacles in western countries. The objective of this article is to explore the notion of edibility of insects.
Valorisation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants by Creating of the Varieties with High Quality
Authors: GONCEARIUC Maria
Published: December 2024

The aim of the research was to improve the quality of medicinal plants by developing new varieties of Salvia sclarea, Lavandula angustifolia and Origanum vulgare. Plant material included 50 heterotic hybrids, 62 inbred lines, 8 varieties derived from hybrids with constant heterosis of S. sclarea; 9 varieties, derived from F1 hybrids of L. angustifolia; 7 varieties of O. vulgare ssp. vulgare, 15 varieties of O. vulgare ssp. hirtum. Early, medium, late inbred lines of S. sclarea were developed; low (0.458-0.700%), medium (0.701-1.000%), high (0.101-1.350%), very high (0.351-1.958 %) essential oil content. S. sclarea hybrids are characterized by their high essential oil content. Resistant to biotic and abiotic factors ‘Ambriela’ variety was developed. Productivity: 26.9t/ha raw material; essential oil content 1.175-1.185% (dry matter), essential oil production, 104.1 kg/ha. Resistant to biotic, abiotic factors varieties of L. angustifolia have been derived from F1 hybrids with the effect of heterosis. The L. angustifolia variety ‘Favoare’ has an essential oil content of 5.154% (dry matter), major components: linalyl acetate, 38.2%; linalool, 39.2%, inflorescence production, 7.4 t/ha, essential oil production, 155.2 kg/ha; ‘Svetlana’, late variety are distinctively by essential oil content 5.157% (dry matter), major components: linalyl acetate: 44,406%, linalool, 37,250%; inflorescence harvest: 7.7 t/ha; essential oil production, 179.2 kg/ha. The O. vulgare ssp. hirtum ‘Savoare’ variety was selected with production of raw matter, 8.9 t/ha; pharmaceutical herba production, 1.88 t/ha; essential oil production, 138 kg/ha; essential oil content, 3.877% (dry matter), major components: carvacrol, 83.917%. The O. vulgare ssp. vulgare ‘Panacea’ variety was developed with production of raw matter of 7.8 t/ha; essential oil production: 8.35 kg/ha. Essential oil content: 0.267% (dry matter). Major essential oil components: germacrene, 31.13%.
Use Of RAPD Markers For Identification Of Different Varieties In Mentha sp.
Authors: BERINDEAN Ioana Virginia , GEABOT Iulia , STOIE Andrei , MUNTEAN Leon , RACZ Ionuț , ONA Andreea , VÂRBAN Dan
Published: December 2024

Ten Mentha varieties collected from Botanical Garden of UASVM Cluj-Napoca were studied for genetic diversity among them and to identify of some commercial variety using molecular RAPD markers. A total of thirteen RAPD primers were used, but after amplification only eight was polymorphic. All eight RAPD primers gave a total of 270 amplified products, with an average of 33 fragments per primer. The smallest amplified fragment was 291 pb obtained by OPA01 and the largest was 2371 pb obtained by OPJ10. The analysis of the genetic distances between the mint varieties calculated on the basis of the Jaccard coefficient showed that the used RAPD primers generated a high level of polymorphism dividing the mint varieties into 2 groups depending on the genetic origin and common morphological characteristics.
Studies On The Morphology Of Damson-Hop Aphid, Phorodon humuli Schrank, 1801
Authors: BUNESCU Horia , FLORIAN Teodora
Published: December 2024

Phorodon humuli Schrank, 1801 (Hemiptera: Aphididae), the damson-hop aphid is the most important pest of superterrestrial organs of hop (Humulus lupulus Linné, 1753). The damages produced by this aphid, could be considerable sometimes compromising the yields. The studies on the morphology of this key-pest carried out until present, has contributed to clearing up of some classical aspects of these problems. The research concerning the morphology of damson-hop aphid were carried out between 1998-2019 in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). The various forms of aphid's life cycle were captured, prepared, photographed and measured, with the corresponding description.
Potato as a Complex Plant with Medical Benefits
Authors: BERINDEAN Ioana Virginia , ONA Andreea D. , MUNTEANU Camelia , RACZ Ionuț , POP Bianca , COSTIN Alexandru D.
Published: December 2024

Although the ”potato’s journey” from its discovery to its introduction into culture took a long time and was skeptical, but now it is ultimately one of the largest crops worldwide. Also being an accessible food and due to the complex of nutrients found in the tubers, are considered both nutritional and medical qualities. Currently, various studies are found in the literature confirming the role and importance of using potatoes in different medical treatments or to improve the health of people. These results and recommendations are based on potato composition rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins by baked or boiled, using also the flesh and the peel. It has been proven that many of the essential components are found in potato peel at a much higher concentration than in the flesh. Also, the peel resulting from the peeling tubers is used in animal feed, but can be used as a solid substrate in various processes (fermentation or the powder as gluten-free flour). In traditional medicine, raw potato are usually used for different treatments like gastrointestinal disorder, gastroduodenal diseases, to reduce fever and hot topical pack are used for pain or for softening furuncles. Potato juice protein concentrate (PJPC) was used to observe its selective activity on different type of cancer cell line.
Artemisia Species: Traditional Uses and Importance in Pharmacology
Authors: BORDEAN Maria-Evelina , MARTIS Georgiana Smaranda , POP Anamaria , UNGUR Rodica , BORDA Ileana Monica , BUICAN Bettina-Cristina , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

In folk medicine, the effects of using Artemisia in the treatment of maladies have been discussed for the past century. Review papers on ethnopharmacology and laboratory studies of the pharmacological effects and herbal components make up the majority of the articles on this plant. Artemisia-based clinical investigations on the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia, etc. are anticipated given the validation of the digestive effects of this plant in traditional medicine in several countries. Regarding the aforementioned discoveries, it was discovered that the use of this substance in traditional literature and indigenous medicine was consistent with the fresh findings, and many of these studies may have their origins in traditional and indigenous uses. This demonstrates the usefulness of this inherited knowledge from our ancestors as a possible modern therapy or treatment
The Potential of Psilocybe Genus Fungi to Treat Depression and Some Addictions
Authors: VLAIC Vanessa Eveline , ONA Andreea
Published: December 2024

The therapeutic use of the substance psilocin produced by the fungi from the genus named Psilocybe has been an interesting but also controversial topic of discussion among researchers since the 1950s until now. These fungi can synthesize several alkaloids such as psilocybin, which has hallucinogenic properties, but also muscarine, which is a toxic substance that stimulates that part of the nervous system called parasympathetic. The use of psilocybin in therapy has been spreading for several decades from America, spreading all over the western world. For the first time, the substance was isolated from a species called Psilocybe mexicana mushroom, but then more than 30 such species were discovered. Psilocybin mushrooms were used by the Aztec shamans in healing, religious and divinatory rituals, but also by the Mesoamerican populations. This natural organic compound is derived from the substance dimethyltryptamine phosphate which is known to be a brain stimulant, and which is found in more than 200 species of mushrooms of the Psilocybe genus. The liver breaks down psilocybin through the phosphorylation process resulting in psilocin, the substance that causes the psychoactive effect. Because the substance is used for relaxing the nervous system, its introduction into medicine and psychotherapy has brought great controversies until now.
Evalation of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Crataegus monogyna
Authors: PUGNA Andreea-Adelina , NAGY Imola-Noemi , SOCACI Sonia-Ancuta , HODIȘAN Bogdan , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Suzana-Elena , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial activity are tremenously importance process that possess the ability to protect the body from damage and infection caused by free radicals and bacteria. The bioactive compounds of Crataegus monogyna were evaluated in order to valorize these products as sources of natural additive. Analytical techniques such as extraction, determination of total polyphenols and flavonoids, demonstrative antioxidant and antimicrobial of extracts from C. monogyna were done in order to evaluate conservation capacity. Polyphenols are the major source of bioactive compounds obtained from the small red fruits of the hawthorn plant. Hawthorn fruit extracts could inhibit the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein. Due to increased interest in fruit consumption and growing of it products, there is positive effect on fruit polyphenols on human healt.
Biostimulators Impact Germination and Leaf Development of Capsicum annum cv. Alexander – a BBCH Scale Assessment
Authors: STOIAN Valentina Ancuța , GÂDEA Ștefania , PAPP Antonia , VÂTCĂ Anamaria , TRUȘCĂ Mădălina , VÂTCĂ Sorin
Published: December 2024

Yeast and coffee grounds were tested as biostimulators on pepper growth. The main aim was to emphasize the growth differences when these two biological agents were added. A number of 40 microcosmos experiments were set up with yeast (D1-3) and coffee ground (C1-3) in three concentrations 1, 2, and 3%, a mixed treatment (MIX) with the middle concentration (2%) and a control (C) treatment in five repetitions. The growth and development were reported on BBCH scale. The yeast (D1) produced 48% of the seedlings in 14 BBCH, D2 produced 16% seedlings in 18 BBCH. The coffee grounds C1 (11 BBCH) and C2 (12 BBCH) produced 12% fewer seedlings than the control treatment. Seedlings from the MIX treatment were at the end very similar with D3 treatment with the higher achievement of 35% in 14 BBCH. Pepper seedlings’ growth and development were easily visible between different treatments tested.
Methods for Obtaining and Analysing Extracts of Sambucus nigra
Authors: NAGY Imola-Noémi , PUGNA Andreea-Adelina , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Elena Suzana , HODIȘAN Bogdan Florin , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

The elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.)  is known for its high anthocyanin content and strong antioxidant activity, which is why multiple extraction methods are being analysed to choose the most favourable method considering both economic and environmental aspects for extracting the analysed plant matrix. The extract obtained must exhibit a certain stability to be included in various food products as a colorant without losing its beneficial properties on the product. This work aims to select the most suitable extraction methods for the analysed plant matrix to achieve the most beneficial results.
Barley Grains and Barley Grass – Nutritional Value and Therapeutic Potential
Authors: FILIP Emanuela
Published: December 2024

Humans are continuously exposed to dangers that threaten their health due to the ready availability of unhealthy foods containing synthetic additives, as well as exposure to free radicals produced by cigarette smoking, alcohol, radiation, or environmental toxins. This fact has raised concerns among consumers, leading to an increased interest in healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Beneficial compounds such as β-glucan, tocols, and resistant starch are abundant in barley grains. Epidemiological studies consistently demonstrate that regular consumption of whole grain barley reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases. These health benefits are largely attributed to the presence of barley fibre, particularly β-glucan, in whole grain barley. Additionally, barley grass is considered the only plant on Earth that can provide complete nutritional support from birth to old age. Young barley grass has been found to have different nutritional content compared to mature barley grains, offering unique healing effects and slowing down the aging process of cells. This review aims to highlight the significant nutritional value and health benefits of both barley grains and barley grass.
Maize and Its Use in Human Food
Authors: POPA Călin , CĂLUGĂR Roxana , RUSSU Florin , VARGA Andrei , MUNTEAN Leon
Published: December 2024

Maize is an import
ant source of nutrition that also plays an
important role in preventing chronic diseases. Maize is used in both human
and animal feed. To improve the biochemical content, remarkable results
have been obtained in terms of improving the content with starch (
amylose
and amylopectin), proteins (lysine, tryptophan, carotenoids), sugars or oil.
The inbred lines from the Agricultural Research and Development Station
Turda germplasm collection, with an increased content in the previously
mentioned components, are u
sed in maize breeding programs, both for the
improvement of the inbred lines uses as the parental genotypes, through
the use of backcrossing, and for the creation of new hybrids, superior from
a qualitative point of view
New Record of Invasive Species, the Lime Seed Bug, Oxycarenus lavaterae Fabricius 1787 (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) in Romania
Authors: BUNESCU Horia , FLORIAN Teodora , DRĂGAN Diana , MARA Arnilva , HULUJAN Ionuţ-Bogdan
Published: December 2024

Oxycarenus lavaterae Fabricius (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae), the lime seed bug or the Mediterranean bug, is an invasive species in urban areas, which colonizes mainly the lime trees, Tilia spp. (Tilia cordata Miller, Tillia americana Linné, Tilia platyphyllos Scopoli, Tilia x europaea Linné, etc.) in parks, gardens and street alignments. The insects feeds on lime trees with seeds and form large aggregations on tree trunks. The bug is invasive, spreading from warm Mediterranian and Afrotropical regions to many european countries. Also is recorded on other plant species belonging to Tilliaceae and Malvaceae families, especially on shrubs and trees. The studies concerning the record and identification of lime seed bug were carried out in 2020-2023 in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). The insects have been observed on large groups as aggregation overwintering covered the trunks and branches of Tilia cordata Miller and than collected, identified, prepared and photographed with the corresponding description.
Quantification of hepatic fat: evaluation of different magnetic resonance imaging measurement strategies in cases of homogeneous and heterogeneous distribution
Authors: Noguerol Eloa de Castro , Souza Luis Ronan Marquez Ferreira de , Muglia Valdair Francisco , Elias Jr. Jorge
Published: December 2024

Abstract Objective: To evaluate three different measurements strategies to quantify hepatic steatosis and to investigate the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous forms of hepatic steatosis. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study conducted by magnetic resonance imaging review. We evaluated three different strategies measures for quantification of hepatic steatosis in two matched groups: homogeneous and heterogeneous steatosis. We considered p < 0.05 significance level in all made tests. Results: In heterogeneous steatosis group, the strategy with a region of interest (ROI) of 1 cm2 to measure the signal intensity in the most altered area showed significant variations in the quantification, while the average of four ROIs of 1 cm2 or representative target area in axial section did not vary significant. In diffuse hepatic steatosis, any strategy used showed no significant difference. The intraclass correlation coefficient ranged between 0.96 and 0.99, with 95% confidence interval of 0.93-0.99. Conclusion: The quantification of fat liver by magnetic resonance imaging using only one ROI is less representative, especially in heterogeneous steatosis. There was no significant difference between the average of four ROIs strategy and the strategy of representative segmentation area of parenchyma.
Pessoas com deficiência e sua inserção no mercado de trabalho: estudo ecológico de séries temporais
Authors: Marques João Paulo Carneiro , Moreira Thereza Maria Magalhães , Freitas Cibelly Aliny Siqueira Lima , Mazza Verônica , Silva Géssica Fernanda Martins da
Published: December 2024

Resumo Introdução O Brasil tem 12,7 milhões de Pessoas com Deficiência (PCD). Das PCD que estão em idade apropriada para trabalhar, apenas 46,2% estão no mercado de trabalho formal. No entanto, faz-se importante assegurar-lhes um ambiente que lhes permita desenvolver suas atividades laborais. Objetivo Avaliar a evolução mensal da proporção de pessoas com e sem deficiência inseridas no mercado de trabalho, segundo áreas do estado do Ceará, no ano de 2018. Método Estudo ecológico de séries temporais. Foram utilizados dados de 52.933 pessoas, do ano de 2018. Foi utilizada a estatística descritiva e empregado o teste de correlação de Pearson. Resultados Dezembro (6%), Janeiro (5,6%) e Julho (5,2%) foram os meses com maiores percentuais de inserção de PCD no mercado de trabalho. A Região Metropolitana 1 apresentou a maior porcentagem de inserção (8,0%), enquanto a Região do Sertão Central apresentou a menor (0,5%). Valores de correlação moderada (r = 0,4-0,5) e forte (r = 0,7) apontam um padrão de inserção de PCD. Conclusão Apesar de a Região Metropolitana 1 ter apresentado valores satisfatórios de inserção de PCD no mercado de trabalho formal, várias localidades da referida unidade da federação não apresentaram notificação, evidenciando uma discrepância e a necessidade de progresso.
Cotas na pós-graduação: a experiência da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Authors: Mendes Bianca Drielly , Karruz Ana Paula
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Introdução: O artigo identifica os desafios da implementação da política de ação afirmativa de cunho racial na pós-graduação stricto sensu a partir do caso da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). Em 2017, a UFMG aprovou uma política de inclusão para negros, indígenas e pessoas com deficiência. A maioria das decisões sobre como operar essa política ficou a cargo dos colegiados dos programas de pós-graduação, numa implementação do tipo bottom-up. Nosso objetivo é responder às seguintes questões: i) quais foram os padrões de implementação dessa política?; e ii) quais foram os obstáculos encontrados para efetivar a política de cotas de cunho racial na UFMG? Materiais e métodos: Conduzimos um estudo de caso de abordagem mista e natureza descritiva, baseado em dois conjuntos de dados. O primeiro foi construído via análise documental dos editais dos processos seletivos dos 79 programas de pós-graduação acadêmicos da UFMG no quinquênio 2018-2022. Foram estimadas regressões para investigar associações entre o percentual de reserva (a variável dependente) e atributos das ofertas. O segundo conjunto de dados foi produzido por entrevistas semiestruturadas com 18 atores envolvidos na elaboração ou implementação da política de cotas. Resultados: Observamos que os percentuais de reserva se concentram no limite mínimo e podem reforçar um certo tipo de estratificação: cursos de Ciências Humanas tendem a praticar um maior percentual que cursos de maior prestígio (das Ciências Exatas e da Terra, Engenharias e Ciências Biológicas). A taxa de ocupação das vagas reservadas é baixíssima: em 2022, apenas 21,1% no mestrado e 12,6% no doutorado. Identificamos dez possíveis explicações para a baixa ocupação das vagas reservadas. Essas explicações incluem falta de identificação com o corpo docente e com as linhas de pesquisa, falta de proficiência em línguas estrangeiras e diferentes manifestações de racismo. Discussão: Apesar de extremamente relevante, a política de ações afirmativas na pós-graduação da UFMG não atingiu, ainda, seu potencial integral. Além da reserva de vagas, a inclusão racial na pós-graduação stricto sensu depende de outras condições viabilizadoras da admissão e da permanência dos estudantes. Parte delas pode ser promovida localmente pelos programas, como ajustes no horário das aulas, de modo a facilitar a conciliação com atividades laborais, e maior receptividade a novos interesses de pesquisa (tais como temas relacionados à negritude).
How does traceability support stakeholders in food recall management? A case study of the beef chain
Authors: Pulita João Guilherme , Pereira Carla Roberta , Silva Andrea Lago da
Published: December 2024

Abstract Complex food supply chains face increasing risks that can affect product quality and safety, which can all lead to recalls. This paper analyzes the role that traceability plays in the different stages of beef recall management. A case study was conducted in two beef supply chains and stakeholders from these chains were interviewed. Content analysis was performed using QDA Miner software. The results are summarized into a framework that describes the role of traceability before, during, and after a recall. In total, 18 roles were identified, including reevaluating partnerships with suppliers. Some of these results had not previously been discussed in the literature. The findings indicate that both the target market segment and company size are key factors influencing the level of investment in traceability. Traceability is an increasingly essential aspect of the beef supply chain, yet empirical studies exploring this from various levels and stakeholder perspectives are limited. This study provides insights for professionals in the food supply chain helping them understand the various roles that food traceability plays in managing potential recalls.
Performance of conventional acrylic resin vs. 3D printed resin in surface roughness, hardness, and mechanical resistance
Authors: SANTOS Heloisa Émilly da Silva , NASCIMENTO Milena Danubia Lima , PENAFORT Klennye Lorranny de Sousa , TÔRRES NETO Antonio José , BARRETO Larissa Araújo Lopes , GRANGEIRO Manassés Tercio Vieira , DIAS Rebeca Tibau Aguiar , FIGUEIREDO Viviane Maria Gonçalves de
Published: December 2024

Resumo Introdução Próteses provisórias protegem os preparos dentários durante o tratamento, com métodos convencionais e digitais disponíveis para sua fabricação. Embora as resinas impressas em 3D apresentem potencial para durabilidade e propriedades mecânicas, mais pesquisas são necessárias para esclarecer suas vantagens em relação às resinas acrílicas convencionais, especificamente quanto à rugosidade de superfície, dureza e resistência em coroas provisórias. Objetivo Comparar a resina acrílica convencional e a resina impressa 3D para confecção de próteses provisórias, através de um estudo in vitro sobre rugosidade superficial, dureza e resistência mecânica. Material e método Barras (25 x 12 x 2 mm) em resina acrílica termopolimerizável (RAT=05) e autopolimerizável (RAA=05), além de resina Impressa 3D (R3D=05) foram confeccionadas para a realização dos testes de rugosidade superficial média (Ra), Dureza Vickers e resistência à flexão três pontos, em seguida os espécimes foram avaliados após a fratura. Também foi realizada a caracterização superficial com espécimes significativos por grupo experimental (N=1), por meio de estereomicroscópio, microscópio eletrônico de varredura e perfilômetro. Resultado Os dados de rugosidade superficial, dureza e resistência mecânica foram submetidos ao teste estatístico ANOVA 1 Fator (p < 0,05), seguido pelo Teste de Tukey quando tenha sido identificada diferença estatisticamente significativa. Os achados da análise superficial e da fractografia foram apresentados de forma qualitativa. O grupo R3D apresentou uma superfície com camadas sucessivas e distinta das demais resinas. Não houve diferença estatística entre grupos para a rugosidade superficial (p=0,220). Para dureza e resistência mecânica (p=0,000) foi identificada diferença estatística entre grupos experimentais. Destacando o grupo R3D com maior média de dureza (19,50 VD) e menor média de resistência mecânica (54,08 Mpa). Os espécimes do grupo R3D apresentam dois ou mais fragmentos após a fratura, já nos demais grupos havia apenas dois fragmentos. Identificou-se semelhança quanto à rugosidade superficial entre as resinas acrílicas convencionais e a resina impressa 3D. Conclusão A resina impressa 3D apresentou desempenho superior e inferior, quando comparada com as resinas acrílicas convencionais, em relação a dureza e a resistência mecânica.
Attributes of primary health care in the view of health professionals: a scoping review
Authors: Gomes Brenda Lorrana de Almeida , Sousa Renata Sant’ana Braga de , Mota Renan Felipe Neves , Nunes Cynthia Assis de Barros , Vieira Nayara Figueiredo , Oliveira Nunila Ferreira de , Gonzalez Roxana Isabel Cardozo , Pagotto Valéria
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the scientific evidence on the performance of PHC, based on the presence and extent of its attributes, in the view of nurses and physicians. Method: Scoping review according to the recommendations of the Joanna Brigss Institute, carried out between January 2023 on eight databases, and updated in December 2023. The keywords “primary health care assessment” and “quality of primary health care” were used. Articles in any language were included, which used the PCATool-Brazil instrument, professional version, with a population of nurses and physicians. Results: Nineteen studies were included, published between 2012 and 2022, in nine Brazilian states. The overall average of PHC performance ranged from 6.5 to 8.2 and only two of the total indicated low performance of PHC services. Regarding the attributes, accessibility showed the worst performance and family orientation the best in all the studies. Specialization and statutory employment were predominantly frequent as associated factors. Conclusion: The results show that access to health services still needs to be strengthened and/or expanded and that, on the other hand, factors such as training and worker attachment strengthen PHC performance.
Atributos da atenção primária à saúde na visão dos profissionais de saúde: revisão de escopo
Authors: Gomes Brenda Lorrana de Almeida , Sousa Renata Sant’ana Braga de , Mota Renan Felipe Neves , Nunes Cynthia Assis de Barros , Vieira Nayara Figueiredo , Oliveira Nunila Ferreira de , Gonzalez Roxana Isabel Cardozo , Pagotto Valéria
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar as evidências científicas sobre o desempenho da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS), com base na presença e extensão de seus atributos, na visão dos enfermeiros e médicos. Método: Revisão de escopo conforme recomendações da Joanna Brigss Institute, desenvolvida entre janeiro de 2023 em oito bases de dados e atualizada em dezembro de 2023. Foram utilizadas as palavras-chave “primary health care assessment” e “quality of primary health care”. Foram incluídos artigos em qualquer língua, que utilizaram o instrumento PCATool-Brasil, versões profissionais, com população de enfermeiros e médicos. Resultados: Foram incluídos 19 estudos, publicados de 2012 a 2022, em nove estados brasileiros. A média geral do desempenho da APS variou de 6,5 a 8,2 e, do total, somente dois indicaram baixo desempenho dos serviços de APS. Sobre os atributos, a acessibilidade apresentou pior desempenho e orientação familiar o melhor em todos os estudos. Ter especialização e vínculo estatutário foram predominantemente frequentes como fatores associados. Conclusão: Os resultados mostram que o acesso aos serviços de saúde ainda precisa ser fortalecido e/ou ampliado e que, por outro lado, fatores como a formação e a vinculação do trabalhador fortalecem o desempenho da APS.
Prática avançada de enfermagem: international gator nursing week
Authors: Toso Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira , Bonfim Daiana , Santos Kelli Borges dos , Freire Neyson Pinheiro , Danski Mitzy Tannia Reichembach , Oliveira Priscilla Caroliny de , Stacciarini Jeanne-Marie Rodrigues
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever a experiência do programa International Gator Nursing Week com enfoque na formação e o escopo de trabalho dos enfermeiros de prática avançada (EPAs) nos Estados Unidos da América. Método: Relato de experiência sobre curso de imersão de uma semana junto à Escola de Enfermagem da University of Florida, descrevendo os aspectos relacionados à estrutura formativa e atuação profissional do EPA em serviços de saúde mental, Atenção Primária à Saúde, pediatria e hospitalar. Resultados: A Prática Avançada de Enfermagem (PAE) refere-se à prática clínica de enfermeiros com formação especializada e habilidades avançadas de cuidados de saúde, sendo os profissionais denominados EPAs. Descreve-se a experiência enfocando na formação educacional e atuação profissional do EPA na atenção primária, na saúde mental, em pediatria, advocacia para o desenvolvimento da PAE, visitas aos serviços de atenção primária e research summit. Conclusão: A vivência intensiva no programa propiciou aos enfermeiros brasileiros a oportunidade de conhecer e participar de experiências de PAE cotidianas naquele país, ampliando o conhecimento dos participantes.