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The acute effects of caffeine intake on time under tension and power generated during the bench press movement
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Membrane separation processes for the extraction and purification of steviol glycosides: an overview
PublikacjaSteviol glycosides (SGs), as natural sweeteners from Stevia rebaudiana, are currently employed for replacing sugar and its derivatives in several food products and formulations. Such compounds play an essential role in human health. Their usage provides a positive effect on preventing diseases related to sugar consumption, including diabetes mellitus, cancer, and lipid metabolism disorders. The traditional extraction of SGs is...
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Changes in enzymatic activity of fish and slaughter animals meat after high pressure treatment at subzero temperatures
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to determine changes in the activity of proteolytic enzymes and transglutaminase of fish and mammal meat after pressurization at subzero temperatures. The activity was measured at the optimal pHs determined for enzymes from particular types of tested meat. It was found that increasing the pressure in the range of 60–193 MPa, did not change significantly the activity of acidic proteases of cod flesh, while...
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Higher Absorption of Vitamin C from Food than from Supplements by Breastfeeding Mothers at Early Stages of Lactation
PublikacjaThe aim of the present study was to determine the effect of vitamin C supply in the diet of lactating women on vitamin C concentra¬tions in human milk (n = 97) sampled at different stages of lactation. Vitamin C levels were measured by liquid chromatography. Dietary intake of vitamin C was determined based on 3-day food dairies kept by breastfeeding mothers. Maternal dietary intakes of vitamin C from natural sources on lactation...
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Investigation of edible oils oxidation stability using photooxidation and SPME/GC method for determination of volatile compounds - preliminary investigation
PublikacjaOdporność olejów roślinnych na oksydatywną degradację prowadzącą do zjełczenia jest istotnym parametrem w ocenie jakości olejów. Artykuł przedstawia nową obiecującą metodę analizy lotnych produktów reakcji utleniania olejów. Jako czynnik przyspieszający proces utleniania olejów zastosowano promieniowanie ultrafioletowe. Badania zostały przeprowadzone przy zastosowaniu mikroekstrakcji do fazy stacjonarnej połaczonej z kapilarną...
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Methods for determining pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in food samples-problems and challenges
PublikacjaW związku z koniecznością oznaczania szeregu zanieczyszczeń w próbkach środowiskowych i biologicznych, doszło do rozwoju licznych technik i metod analitycznych. Pomimo tych osiągnięć przed analityką nadal stoją liczne wyzwania. Jednym z nich jest oznaczanie pozostałości pestycydów i PCB w próbkach żywności. Najbardziej zaawansowane metody analityczne składają się z wielu etapów, co przekłada się, przede wszystkim, na duże nakłady...
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Effect of high pressure of selected bacteria at subzero temperature
PublikacjaCelem pracy było określenie przeżywalności wybranych bakterii gramdodatnich i gramujemnych poddanych działaniu podwyższonego ciśnienia w zakresie od 60 do 193 MPa w ujemnej temperaturze. Wrażliwość bakterii na zwiększone ciśnienie zależy od fazy wzrostu w jakiej się one znajdują. Z reguły bakterie gramdodatnie są bardziej odporne na ciśnienie niż bakterie gramujemne. Wykazano, że różnice w odporności pojawiają się nie tylko pomiędzy...
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Methods of Selenium Supplementation: Bioavailability and Determination of Selenium Compounds
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Effects of acute ingestion of caffeinated chewing gum on performance in elite judo athletes
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The effects of different doses of caffeine on maximal strength and strength‐endurance in women habituated to caffeine
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Selected Rheological Properties of RS3/4 Type Resistant Starch
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Discrimination of Selected Cold-Pressed and Refined Oils by Untargeted Profiling of Phase Transition Curves of Differential Scanning Calorimetry
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Role of Silicon in Counteracting Cadmium Stress in Pea Plants (Pisum sativum L.): Insights Into Cadmium Binding Mechanisms and Pectin Methylesterase Activity
PublikacjaPurpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of silicon (Si) in counteracting a cadmium (Cd) stress to pea plants (Pisum sativum L.) and to identify the mechanism by which Cd is bound within pea roots. Methods: These goals were achieved through (i) a histochemical study of Cd localization in pea roots, (ii) spectrophotometric determination of pectin content and the activity...
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Predicting the Botanical Origin of Honeys with Chemometric Analysis According to Their Antioxidant and Physicochemical Properties
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In vitro studies of polyphenols, antioxidants and other dietary indices in kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa)
PublikacjaOpisano wyniki badań poziomu protein oraz potencjału przeciwutleniającego w próbkach owoców kiwi, przechowywanych i dojrzewających w atmosferze etylenu ( w ciągu pierwszych 10 dni). Próbki owoców kiwi podzielono (w sposób przypadkowy) na dwie grupy:-próbki nie poddawane obróbce,-próbki poddawane obróbce (dojrzewanie w atmosferze etylenu).W próbkach oznaczano między innymi: wolne cukry, proteiny, polifenole oraz zdolność przeciwutleniającą....
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Trends in edible vegetable oils analysis. Part B. Application of different analytical techniques
PublikacjaW publikacji przeglądowej przedstawiono najnowsze osiągnięcia w instrumentalnej analizie olejów roślinnych. Dotychczas w ocenie stabilności oksydatywnej stosuje się różne metody analityczne, jednak nie są one wystarczające. Dlatego ciągle istnieje potrzeba rozwoju nowych łączonych technik, które umożliwią lepszą kontrolę jakości olejów. Publikacja przedstawia zarówno techniki przygotowywania próbek do analiz jak i metody instrumentalne...
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Trends in edible vegetable oils analysis. Part A. Determination of different components of edible oils - a review
PublikacjaPrezentowana publikacja przeglądowa omawia aktualne podejście do oznaczania związków zawartych w olejach roślinnych. W ciągu ostatniej dekady zwraca się zdecydowanie większą uwagę na dietę uwzględniając oleje i tłuszcze jako źródła zdrowej energii. Jednym z głównych problemów związanych z tłuszczami są reakcje utleniania, których konsekwencją może być znaczne obniżenie wartości odżywczych olejów roślinnych. Publikacja przedstawia...
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"Food Oxidants and Antioxidants" Book review
PublikacjaThe book is the 14th title in the CRC series Chemical and Functional Properties of Food Components, edited since 2001 by Zdzisław E. Sikorski. The editor of the book, a professor in the University of Łódź and member of the Polish Academy of Sciences, is an internationally recognized authority in biochemistry and biophysics of reactive oxygen species. In Poland Grzegorz Bartosz has a reputation as the author of his most interesting...
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3-MCPD: A worldwide problem of food chemistry
Publikacja3-MCPD is a heat-induced food contaminant which has been widely investigated for decades. This paper presents an overview of current knowledge about 3-MCPD including its formation routes, occurrence in various foodstuffs, analytical approach, toxicological aspects and future research perspectives. So far 3-MCPD was determined in its free and bound form in thermally-treated foods, edible oils and fats, and infant foods including...
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The influence of selenium addition during germination of Brassica seeds on health-promoting potential of sprouts
PublikacjaThe correlation among selenium uptake, the content of bioactive compounds in sprouts, and biological activities triggered in cultured human cells by sprout extracts was investigated. Seeds of Brassica crops and rye were treated with SeO2 water solution. The selenium levels in sprouts increased from 1.0-4.1 to 53.3-382 μg/g dw with no influence on plant physiology according to the indices used. Neither the composition of glucosinolates...
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Methods of selenium supplementation. Bioavability and determination of selenium compounds
PublikacjaIn This paper the method of supplementation of selenium in the environment and analytical methods of determining selenium were described
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Correlation between in vitro and in vivo data on food digestion. What can we predict with static in vitro digestion models?
PublikacjaDuring the last decade, there has been a growing interest in understanding food's digestive fate in order to strengthen the possible effects of food on human health. Ideally, food digestion should be studied in vivo on humans but this is not always ethically and financially possible. Therefore, simple in vitro digestion models mimicking the gastrointestinal tract have been proposed as alternatives to in vivo experiments. Thus,...
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The comparison of betalain composition and chosen biological activities for differently pigmented prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) and beetroot (Beta vulgaris) varieties
PublikacjaBetalains are a group of plant originated pigments with chemopreventive potential. The aim of this study was to relate the composition of betalains and chosen biological activities (antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-genotoxic and influence on enzymatic activities) for extracts from differently pigmented varieties of prickly pear (yellow, orange and red) and beetroot (white and red). The assumption was that phytocomplexes of tested varieties...
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Kombucha from alternative raw materials – The review
PublikacjaNowadays, people's awareness about the role of diet in maintaining well-being and good health has increased. Consumers expect that the products not only provide them with essential nutrients but will also be a source of biologically active substances, which are beneficial to their health. One of the "healthy trends," which has appeared among the consumers worldwide is kombucha, a tea drink with high antioxidant potential, obtained...
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Dietary chicory root and chicory inulin trigger changes in energetic metabolism, stress prevention and cytoskeletal proteins in the liver of growing pigs – a proteomic study
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Proteome changes in renal cortex and medulla induced by dietary supplementation with inulin‐type fructans in growing pigs
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Microbial risks in mild hot smoking of fish
PublikacjaGorące wędzenie ryb w łagodnych warunkach, w temperaturze nie przekraczającej 65 stopni Celsjusza wewnątrz ryby i przy niskiej zawartości soli w mięsie tylko częściowo inaktywuje bakterie chorobotwórcze oraz w niewystarczającym stopniu hamuje wzrost drobnoustrojów podczas przechowywania produktu. Wymagane bezpieczeństwo można osiągnąć tylko w przypadku bardzo świeżego surowca i wysokiej higieny podczas jego przetwarzania oraz przechowywania...
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Antioxidative properties of some vegetable products traditional for diets in Central European diet - short report
PublikacjaBadania nad przeciwutleniającymi właściwościami wybranych warzywnych produktów spożywczych prowadzone były przy użyciu testu ABTS i testu kometkowego. Wykazano, że spośród badanych produktów najwyższą aktywność przeciwutleniającą wykazywał koncentrat buraczany oraz kiszona kapusta. Sok z kiszonej kapusty w badaniach przy użyciu komórek białaczki i testu kometkowego miał zdolność ochrony komórek przed aktywnymi formami tlenu.
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Species - specific detection of the toxic mushrooms Amanita virosa and Amanita verna by PCR amplification of the gpd gene fragment
PublikacjaZaprojektowano dwie pary starterów do reakcji PCR, które umożliwiają gatunkowo specyficzną amplifikację unikalnych fragmentów genów gpd dla dwóch grzybów kapeluszowych: muchomora wiosennego (Amanita verna) i muchomora jadowitego (Amanita virosa).
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Sources, properties and suitability of new thermostable enzymes in food processing
PublikacjaW niniejszym artykule przedstawiono przegląd badań wskazujących na przydatność rekombinantowej alfa-amylazy z Pyrococcus woesei i alfa glukozydazy z Thermus thermohilus do jednoetapowego wytwarzania syropów skrobiowych. Rekombinantowa beta-glikozydaza z Pyrococcus woesei może być natomiast stosowana do produkcji bezlaktozowych produktów z mleka i serwatki. Zachowanie aktywności w szerokim zakre-sie pH od 4,3 do 6,6 oraz duża termostabilność...
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The effect of temperature during soybean oil hydrogenation on nickel catalyst poisoning by phospholipids.
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The effect of high pressure and sub-zero temperature on total antioxidant capacity and the content of vitamin C, fatty acids and secondary products of lipid oxidation in human milk
PublikacjaThe objective of this study was to compare of the effects of high pressure of 193 MPa at - 20°C and Low Temperature Long Time pasteurization (LTLT or holder pasteurization, 62,5°C; 30 min) on the content and composition of fatty acids (FAs), concentrations of secondary products of lipid oxidation (TBARS), the total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total vitamin C and ascorbic acid (AsA) content in human milk. It was shown that no significant...
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Hyperbaric Storage at Subzero Temperature – the Effect on the Shelf-Life and Selected Quality Characteristics of Raw Pork Sausages
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to determine the microbiological stability and changes occurring in selected physicochemical properties of raw pork sausages during hyperbaric storage at subzero temperature (HS-ST). It was shown that storage at moderate pressures (up to 111 MPa) led to a reduction in microbial populations. After 21 days of storage under these conditions, no microorganisms were detected in the samples. Additionally, the...
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The biological role of prolyl oligopeptidase and the procognitive potential of its peptidic inhibitors from food proteins
PublikacjaProlyl oligopeptidase (POP) is a conserved serine protease belonging to proline-specific peptidases. It has both enzymatic and non-enzymatic activity and is involved in numerous biological processes in the human body, playing a role in e.g., cellular growth and differentiation, inflammation, as well as the development of some neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. This article describes the physiological and pathological...
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Content malondialdehyde (MDA) in infant formulae and follow-on formulae
PublikacjaZbadano zawartość dialdehydu malonowego, szkodliwego dla zdrowia produktu oksydacji lipidów, w preparatach do początkowego MP i następnego MN żywienia niemowląt, w mleku ludzkim, nieprzetworzonym mleku krowim oraz w oleju sojowym i rzepakowym - składnikach MP i MN. W preparatach stwierdzono znaczne zawartości MDA, w zależności od stosowanej przez producenta technologii produkcji, sposobu pakowania oraz warunków przechowywania gotowego...
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A comprehensive lipidomic analysis of oilseeds using LC-Q-TOF-MS and dispersive micro-solid phase (D-μ-SPE) extraction techniques
PublikacjaGrowing public health awareness increased the demand for natural products with positive health benefits. Vegetable oils containing omega-3 fatty acids (FA) such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) has been proposed as a possible source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In this work, a comprehensive lipidome analysis and comparison of seven oilseeds, including flaxseed, chia, hemp, black cumin, white sesame,...
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Face with Mask Detection in Thermal Images Using Deep Neural Networks
PublikacjaAs the interest in facial detection grows, especially during a pandemic, solutions are sought that will be effective and bring more benefits. This is the case with the use of thermal imaging, which is resistant to environmental factors and makes it possible, for example, to determine the temperature based on the detected face, which brings new perspectives and opportunities to use such an approach for health control purposes. The...
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Pathways of Nitrogen Removal in Hybrid Treatment Wetlands
PublikacjaHybrid Treatment Wetlands (HTWs) are composed of two or more filters with different modes of flow, allowing the benefits of both types of bed to be combined, resulting in better effluent quality (nitrogen and organic compounds removal). Such a heterogeneous environment creates possibilities for different mechanisms of nitrogen removal. The objective of the present study was to investigate the removal of nitrogen versus a range...
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Ground Tire Rubber Filled Flexible Polyurethane Foam—Effect of Waste Rubber Treatment on Composite Performance
PublikacjaThe application range of flexible polyurethane (PU) foams is comprehensive because of their versatility and flexibility in adjusting structure and performance. In addition to the investigations associated with further broadening of their potential properties, researchers are looking for new raw materials, beneficially originated from renewable resources or recycling. A great example of such a material is ground tire rubber (GTR)—the...
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Characterization of immobilized Escherichia coli cells transformed by β-galactosidase gene from Pyrococcus woesei
PublikacjaThermostable β-galactosidase from Escherichia coli transformant containing theenzyme gene from Pyrococcus woesei was immobilized on alginate gel.The benefits of using whole bacterial cells not only exclude expensive, laborious proteinisolation and purification but also stabilize enzymes by cytosol components. Increase inproductivity of enzyme can be achieved by cells permeabilization. To increase permeability ofcytoplasmic membrane...
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Enhancement of lift and drag performances of a NACA0012 airfoil by multi-DBD plasma actuator with additional floating interelectrodes
PublikacjaIt is clear that the improvement of aircraft aerodynamic performances is currently and will continue to be a significant area of research for the aeronautical industry. The current study is focused on theenhancement of aerodynamic airfoil performances by using a multi-DBD plasma actuator mounted around the model leading-edge. Experiments have been conducted at the University of Orleans, in the 2 m x 2 m test section of a large...
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Performance analyses of helical coil heat exchangers. The effect of external coil surface modification on heat exchanger effectiveness
PublikacjaThe shell and coil heat exchangers are commonly used in heating, ventilation, nuclear industry, process plant, heat recovery and air conditioning systems. This type of recuperators benefits from simple construction, the low value of pressure drops and high heat transfer. In helical coil,centrifugal force is acting on the moving fluid due to the curvature of thetube results in the development. It has been long recognized that the...
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Manufacturing Data Analysis in Internet of Things/Internet of Data (IoT/IoD) Scenario
PublikacjaComputer integrated manufacturing (CIM) has enormous benefits as it increases the rate of production, reduces errors and production waste, and streamlines manufacturing sub-systems. However, there are some new challenges related to CIM operating in the Internet of Things/Internet of Data (IoT/IoD) scenarios associated with Industry 4.0 and cyber-physical systems. The main challenge is to deal with the massive volume of data flowing...
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Bridging challenges of clinical decision support systems with a semantic approach. A case study on breast cancer
PublikacjaThe integration of Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) in nowadays clinical environments has not been fully achieved yet. Although numerous approaches and technologies have been proposed since 1960, there are still open gaps that need to be bridged. In this work we present advances from the established state of the art, overcoming some of the most notorious reported difficulties in: (i) automating CDSS, (ii) clinical workflow...
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Elastic Fender-Dolphin Interaction for Economic Design of Berthing Dolphins
PublikacjaThe study addresses the question of the possible design benefits when considering the interaction between a modern marine modular rubber fender and a steel tubular pile substructure of a berthing dolphin. Absorption of the berthing kinetic energy of the vessel by a dualelasticity pile-fender berthing system is described in detail using the interactive treatment method (ITM). Application of the ITM is illustrated by a calculative...
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The computational methods in the development of a novel multianalyte calibration technique for potentiometric integrated sensors systems
PublikacjaIn recent years, integration and miniaturization of ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) have brought many benefits resulting in the possibility of simultaneous determination of the ions concentration in small volume samples. One of the key problems related to the preparation of potentiometric integrated sensors systems (PISSs) is a calibration procedure due to the necessity to calibrate each particular sensor separately. The main aim...
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Software development methodologies and practices in start-ups
PublikacjaSoftware start-ups are aiming to develop cutting-edge software products under highly uncertain conditions, overcoming fast-growing markets under multiple influences. This study aims to identify and analyse the existing scientific literature regarding software development methodologies and practices in software start-ups published between January 2006 and December 2017 using the systematic mapping study. The results identified 37...
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Tailor-Made Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications
PublikacjaPolysaccharides (PSAs) are carbohydrate-based macromolecules widely used in the biomedical field, either in their pure form or in blends/nanocomposites with other materials. The relationship between structure, properties, and functions has inspired scientists to design multifunctional PSAs for various biomedical applications by incorporating unique molecular structures and targeted bulk properties. Multiple strategies, such as...
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Response Feature Technology for High-Frequency Electronics. Optimization, Modeling, and Design Automation
PublikacjaThis book discusses response feature technology and its applications to modeling, optimization, and computer-aided design of high-frequency structures including antenna and microwave components. By exploring the specific structure of the system outputs, feature-based approaches facilitate simulation-driven design procedures, both in terms of improving their computational efficiency and reliability. These benefits are associated...
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From creative writing, virtual environments to nature-based solutions: linking research and education to facilitate transition from sustainable to regenerative cities
PublikacjaChallenges related to the climate crisis and its consequences, such as rising sea levels, urban heat islands or floods, engender pressure on architectural education. Sustainable design often inclines to regenerative one - an emerging trend focused on the restorative power of architecture. The question appears upon the tools and methods that would facilitate both students and academics to address new challenges. This article offers...