3 Winners from National Presentations 3 Winners from International Presentations 3 Winners from Student Presentations POSTER JUDGEMENT The posters will be judged based on: CRITERIA POINTS Abstract (Clarity, Comprehensiveness, Conciseness) 10 Organization (Clarity of introduction, Objectives, Methods) 10 Quality of visuals 10 Quality and poise of presentation, ability to answer questions, knowledge of subject. 15 Adequacy of experimental design 10 Extent objectives were met 5 Difficulty/Depth of Research 10 Validity of conclusions based upon data 10 Technical merit, Contribution to Science. 10 Judge`s Discretion 10 TOTAL 100 POSTER PRESENTATION SCHEDULE: POSTER NUMBER TITLE OF PAPER AUTHORS INSTITUTION PRESENTATION DATE 1 Isolation and Identification of Cogulase Negative Staphylococcus Species from Homemade Mayonnaise in Modern Restaurants - Omdurman Locality Azza Abdalaziz; Tawfeeg Mohammed Khartoum University, Sudan 19 Nov 2017 2 Detection of Beta Lactam Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Poultry Samples in Dubai Haleama Al Sabbah Zayed University 19 Nov 2017 3 Prevalence of Salmonella Species in Raw Milk Collected from Selected Cites of Southern Punjab- Pakistan Saeed Akhtar Aftab Qamar Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan 19 Nov 2017
4 Antibacterial Control Techniques with Antimicrobial Substances Conveyed with Food Films Claudio Gallottini; ESI Srl; Giancarlo Barraco; Grazia Lupoli ESI - Euroservizi Impresa Srl, University of Perugia, Faculty of Dentistry 19 Nov 2017 5 Controlling Salmonella in Tahini Using RT-PCR in Compliance with Fatima Kobaissi; Atef W Idriss; Rima Al Sakka MEFOSA - MENA Food Safety Associates SARL 19 Nov 2017 6 Automated Ribotyping of Listeria Monocytogenes Isolates using Ecori and Pvuii Enzymes. Dr Mazin Matloob Dubai Municipality 19 Nov 2017 7 Green Food Safety Education Amona Yousif Hamed TSI Quality Services 19 Nov 2017 8 Assessment of Microbial Quality of Organic and Conventional Fresh Leafy Vegetables Consumed in the United Arab Emirates Fayeza Hasan; Hera Rahman; Hadil Saeed; Aysha Zowayed; Riham Ahmad; Tareq M Osaili; Reyad RS Obaid University of Sharjah 19 Nov 2017 9 Effect of Storage Temperatures and Stresses on The Survival of Salmonella Spp in Halva Tareq M Osaili, Anas A Al-Nabulsi; Dima S Nazzal; Reyad S Obaid University of Sharjah 19 Nov 2017 10 Pre-Requisite Program in Milk Preparation Room of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Mahirah Mohamad; Shareena Ishak; Rohana Jaafar; Norrakiah Abdullah Sani University of Kebangsaan, Malaysia 19 Nov 2017 11 Australian Chilled Lamb Exceeds 90 Days Shelf Life in a Gulf Supply Chain John Sumner; Mandeep Kaur; Ian Jenson Meat & Livestock Australia 19 Nov 2017 12 Food Safety in Fast Food Restaurants: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Working Staff Bahareh H Moghaddas; Shaikha Eisa Alnaqb; Aisha Ahmed Alsalami; Aaesha Hasan Alshehhi; Samara Nabil Al Sharif; Reim Saif Obaid University of Sharjah 19 Nov 2017 13 Bacterial Contamination of Drinking Water in Some Poultry Farms in Khartoum State Selma KA Elshiekh; Tawfig E Mohamed Central Veterinary Research Laboratory(CVRL) 19 Nov 2017
14 Pathology of Broiler Chicks Naturally Infected with Salmonella Enteritidis & Salmonella Typhimurium During an Outbreak in Sudan EA Muna; Manal H Salih; AM Zakia; MO Halima; AM Abeer; MM Ameera; Huda O Ali; Sowsan B Idris Central Veterinary Research Laboratory(CVRL) 19 Nov 2017 15 Acrylamide Toxicity in Our Daily Meal Ashish Dev; Jithin C Mohan TUV Nord 19 Nov 2017 16 Assessment of Antibiotic Residues in Milk from Smallholder Farms in Khartoum State, Sudan A Akud; Ishraga Ibrahim; H Osman Khartoum State, Sudan 19 Nov 2017 17 Evaluation of Immunochromatographic Assay for Serodiagnosis Of Bovine Brucellosis in Gezira State, Sudan AM El-Eragi; Manal H Salih; Mihad FEM Alawad; KB Mohammed Gezira State, Sudan 19 Nov 2017 18 The Application of Lactic Acid Bacteria with Antifungal Properties for Fusarium Mycotoxin Reduction in Malting Wheat Grains Using Cheese Whey Permeate Dalia Cizeikiene; Grazina Juodeikiene; Elena Bartkiene; Darius Cernauskas; Daiva Zadeike; Vita Krungleviciute; Vadims Bartkevics Kaunas University of Technology 19 Nov 2017 18A Process Optimization of Deep Fat Fried Sweet Potato Crisps from Different Varieties Sururah Adeola Nasir; GO Olatunde; AA Adebowale; IOO Aiyelaagbe Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 19 Nov 2017 19 Investigation of Campylobacter Presence in Minced Meat at Butchery Shops in Karary Locality, Sudan. Belal Abdallah A. Adam; Mohammed AM Siddig; Ahmed M Hussein; Lymia Elsayed Elhag Mohmmed Shendi University 19 Nov 2017 20 Detection of Oxytetracycline Residues in Table Eggs in Khartoum State Hind E A Osman; KM Ishraga; G Ibrahim; Sabiel YA Central Veterinary Research Laboratory/ University of Khartoum 19 Nov 2017
21 Energy Drink Consumption is Associated with Reduced Sleep Quality Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Ammar Abdulrahamn Jairoun Dubai Municipality 19 Nov 2017 22 Heavy Metal Content of Herbal Health Supplement Products in Dubai, UAE Naseem Mohammed Abdulla; Balazs Adam; Iain Blair; Abderrahim Oulhaj Dubai Municipality 19 Nov 2017 23 Management of Aflatoxin Contamination of Groundnut In Sudan Nafisa E Ahmed; Ibtihag B Eltom Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan. Standards and Measurements Organization, Sudan 19 Nov 2017 24 Quality Assessment of Various Bottled Water Brands in The UAE Eman Alshaikh; Sandra Knuteson; Mohamed Y Abouleish American University of Sharjah 19 Nov 2017 25 Bio Preservative Agents: Antimicrobial Activities of New Probiotics Isolated from Camel Milk in UAE Dr Mutamed Ayyash; Aisha Abushelaibi; Prof Nagendra Shah UAE University 19 Nov 2017 26 The prevalence of complications in Type II Diabetics in Diabetes Centers, Dubai. Haleama Al Sabbah; Moza Alketbi Zayed University, UAE 20 Nov 2017 27 Waterpipe smoking among university students: Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice and Dependence Haleama Al Sabbah; Elias Dabeet Zayed University 20 Nov 2017 28 The local authority’s implication in accelerating food safety implementation Joelle Makdessi GWR Consulting 20 Nov 2017 29 Trainee Dietitian`s knowledge, attitude and training experiences regarding the provision of Food Safety Information for people living with HIV in Lebanon Ellen W Evans; Vicky J Gould; Elizabeth C Redmond; Nisreen Alwan; Laura Hjeij Zero to Five Food Industry Center 20 Nov 2017
30 Organoleptic characteristics of camel and donkey milk - A new opportunity for human people intolerant to milk Claudio Gallottini; ESI Srl; Franco Rapetti; Andrea Piunno ESI - Euroservizi Impresa Srl 20 Nov 2017 31 Monitoring the quality of the foods with real-time sensors for the detection of pathogenic bacteria Grazia Lupoli; Danila Mosconi; Stanislao Maria Di Amato; Giancarlo Barraco; Claudio Gallottini ITA Corporation 20 Nov 2017 32 Water status monitoring of the Lebanese households and fast-food restaurants Fatima Kobaissi; Rima Al Sakka MEFOSA - MENA Food Safety Associates SARL 20 Nov 2017 33 Halal Certification Nasser Zeidan Mohammed; Fatma AbdulRahman Ahmed Dubai Central Laboratory 20 Nov 2017 34 Storage stability of optimized sweet potato crisps in different packaging materials Sururah Adeola Nasir; GO Olatunde; AA Adebowale; IOO Aiyelaagbe Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 20 Nov 2017 35 Effect of vacuum condition and Starch modification on some quality attributes of fried cassava starch-gluten based snack Oladipupo C Oginni; OP Sobukola Federal University of Agriculture 20 Nov 2017 36 Quality assessments of palm oil from selected Nigerian markets Henry Peters; Christine Ikpeme 20 Nov 2017 37 Halal-graded camel skin gelatin extracted under optimization conditions Aysha Alsenaani; Ahlam Abuibaid; Sajid Maqsood UAE University 20 Nov 2017 38 Health risk assessment of selected fruits and vegetables in the United Arab Emirates Fatin Samara; Lameez Luqman; Sandra Knuteson American University of Sharjah 20 Nov 2017 39 The relationship of perceived body image, body mass index and physical activity with weight status among students at the University of Sharjah Hiba Khalid; Leen Al Fityani; Haneen Ismat; Rawand Mohd; Hala Hakim; Alzahra Ayman University of Sharjah 20 Nov 2017
40 Studies on chufa flour and germinated chufa flour used in sweet biscuits for slim people Nadia Assem Food Technology Research Institute 20 Nov 2017 41 Influence of pies supplemented with mushroom and nigella sativa on the blood picture and immunity of the experimental rats Nadia Abdelmotaleb Food Technology Research Institute 20 Nov 2017 42 The development of a pyrene-based chemical sensor for melamine Sana E Zahra Mohammad Murtaza; Dr Mohammad Al-Sayah American University of Sharjah 20 Nov 2017 43 Marine Bioactives: A combat kit to cardiovascular diseases Tabussam Tufail; Huma Bader-Ul-Ain; Farhan Saeed; M Umair Arshad Government College, University of Faisalabad, Pakistan 20 Nov 2017 44 Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitude of college students regarding the role of dietary and lifestyle behaviors in cancer prevention: A cross-sectional study Moez Al-Islam Faris; Mona Hashim; Afrah Sulaiman; Eman Al Sharafi; Kawthar Agha; Liqaa Alaa; Ne’ma Awad; Hani Hamad University of Sharjah 20 Nov 2017 45 High throughput Analysis for processed meat species authentication. Héla Gargouri; Nizar Moalla; Riadh Ben Marzoug; Ahmed Rebai; Hassen Hadj Kacem 20 Nov 2017 46 Association between vending machine use and prevalence of overweight/obesity among students of the University of Sharjah Moez al-Islam Faris; Haydar A Hasan; Rama Hakim; Tala Kayali; Dina Jamal; Rama Al-Beik; Abrar Alshaer University of Sharjah 20 Nov 2017 47 Yogurt containing specific egg yolk Immunoglobulin to suppress Helicobacter pylori in humans Adham M Abdou B; K Horie A; T Horie A; Mujo Kim Research Department, Pharma Foods International Company, Ltd. Kyoto 615-8245, Japan. 20 Nov 2017
48 A Novel approach to apply long acting Photocatalytic Disinfection on Food contact surfaces using Nano Titanium Dioxide Adham M. Abdou B; K Horie A; T Horie A, Mujo Kim Department of Food Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor 20 Nov 2017 49 Risk factors of Protein- energy Malnutrition among children under five years at Musi, Nyla Locality, South Darfur state Ahmed Hussein Salih Shandi University, Sudan 20 Nov 2017 50 Microbiological quality of Dubai water during 2017 summer Dr. Hamid Mohamed Ibrahim; Ahmed Dawood; Shaima Ali Al Blooshi; Badria Ali Hagi Dubai Central Laboratory 20 Nov 2017 51 Detection of Meat Adulteration using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA-Technique) Asma AlMulla, Hessa Al Falasi, Abu baker Kamal, Mazin Matloob Dubai Central Laboratory 20 Nov 2017 52 Detection of Salmonella spp. by Molecular Detection System Technique Yousef Al Madhani, Fatma Kadham Radhi and Nouf AlHammadi Dubai Central Laboratory 20 Nov 2017 Thank you in advance for your participation in DIFSC 2017. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at Email: Helpline: +971 503302470