In this study, the usage potential of some artificial antioxidants, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) compounds and nano-oxides solutions in wood preservation industry, was investigated. For this purpose, antifungal and antioxidant properties of solutions were determined. Erythorbic acid, ethoxyquin, potassium disulfide, sodium ascorbate, sodium erythorbate and Enginerring and Nature Sciences Faculty (TBHQ) were selected as artificial antioxidants; dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate were used as GRAS compounds and nano MgO, nano CeO, nano ZnO, nano SiO2 and TiO2 were investigated as nano-oxides in this study. Three different concentrations (0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% ) were prepared, and anti-fungal test were carried out. The brown rot fungus Coniophora puteana (Schumach.) P. Karst. (BAM Ebw. 15) was used for the anti-fungal test. Then antioxidant activity of the solutions were determined. Iron (III) ion reducing antioxidant power method (FRAP) was used to determine the antioxidant activity of solutions. All solutions at 1.5% concentration completely inhibited the growth of C. puteana fungus. The antioxidant activity of solutions was sorted as artificial antioxidants>GRAS compounds>nano-oxides, respectively. It was concluded that the tested substances can be used as impregnating agents in wood preservation.

Excessive sugar intake can lead to poor health outcomes. The use of sweeteners is considered as a strategy to reduce added sugar consumption. The presence of sweeteners in food products has increased significantly in many countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the added sugars and sweeteners in packaged products. 1550 (57.9%) out of 2676 food products contained at least one added sugar. Confectionery and desserts (35.38±24.82 g/100 g), and snack foods (20.70±16.20 g/100 g) were the main categories containing the highest amount of added sugar. 229 (8.6%) out of 2676 food products contained various types of sweeteners. The most popular added sugar was sucrose (62.9%), while the most popular sweetener was sorbitol (28.2%). This is the most comprehensive study in the city center of Edirne province in Türkiye reporting on the types and frequency of added sugars and sweeteners in packaged products. This study offers monitoring to improve the legislation of Türkiye on added sugars and sweeteners used in the food supply.

The main goal of this study was to assess the qualitative composition of essential oil (P), a natural extract produced from wasted orange peels in the citrus processing sector. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate the alterations in fish feeds when this essential oil is incorporated and stored. The essential oil was extracted from the orange peels provided for the study using the hydrodistillation method and the Clevenger apparatus. The study determined the volatile components of the oil with 100% accuracy. The primary constituent was identified as D-limonene, comprising 59.27% of the total composition. Subsequently, experimental feed groups were established by including the essential oil in the feed rations at ratios of ‰0 (P0), ‰0.5 (P5), ‰1 (P10), and ‰3 (P30). Under storage conditions, the feeds were stored in feed sacks for 60 days. Periodic samples were collected during storage and subjected to nutritional, microbiological, structural, and oxidation tests. The results of the study show that P had no protective effect in fish diets against the growth of yeasts, molds, and other mesophilic aerobic bacteria (p > 0.05). It was shown that the nutritional values varied over time during storage. However, this variation was not substantially correlated with the amount of P in the diets (p > 0.05). There was no discernible impact of the addition of P on the structural characteristics of the feed grains. Nevertheless, the inclusion of P substantially impeded the process of lipid oxidation in the diet (p<0.05). After the two-month storage period, it was shown that adding at least 1 ‰ of P to the fish meals prevented the peroxide generated from oxidation in the feed from exceeding acceptable levels.

The aim of this study was to define the growth by using nonlinear functions in intensive feedlot system with XGBoost algorithm. To achieve this aim, five nonlinear functions were implemented. To implementation of the study, Brown Swiss (n=41) and Simental (n=95) breed were used. Each nonlinear functions were examined for each breed. According to the results of the nonlinear functions, logistic model was the best prediction model for defining the growth of each breed. In this study, the parameters in the best prediction model were calculated individually and the relationship of these parameters with body weight was evaluated with the XGBoost algorithm. Model comparison criteria such as standard deviation ratio (SDratio), Pearson’s correlation coefficient (PC), determination of coefficient (R2) and Akaike’s information criteria (AIC) were used to evaluate the XGBoost algorithm. In conclusion, the XGBoost algorithm can be an effective and optional approach that allows breeders to estimate live weight from growth parameters. This algorithm can operate on large data sets with high accuracy and speed, leading to significant improvements in agricultural productivity and animal health management. XGBoost enables more accurate predictions by analyzing the effects of various characteristics (e.g., nutritional level, breed, age). Therefore, this method can be used to determine critical parameters such as body weight in animal breeding practices, serving as a powerful support tool for operational decisions.

Tomato buds of cv. Idkawy were cultured in vitro on solid MS medium with 0.2 mg-l BAP. The plantlets that were produced were exposed to different doses of gamma radiation, ranging from 100 to 200 Gy. Afterward, single pieces of nodes were cut and moved to a fresh MS medium with 0.2 mg-l of BAP. The gamma radiation caused a mortality rate of 18.75% to 52.5% among the explants. The surviving plantlets were then cut into single node pieces and transferred to an MS medium containing 0.2 mg-l of BAP, with added NaCl concentrations of either 50 or 100 mM. There was increased mortality of the vegetative buds on the explants with increased salt concentrations. It was shown that the all gamma radiation doses caused reduced the percentage of survival at saline levels. The genetic diversity was assessment by using ten primers for each SCoT and ISSR markers to six irradiated treatments grew under salt stress (100 Gy x 50 mM, 150 Gy x 50 mM, 200 Gy x 50 mM, 100 Gy x 100 mM, 150 Gy x 100 mM, 200 Gy x 100 mM). It was showed that the polymorphism percentage mean of SCoT marker (29.56%) is higher than the ISSR marker (26.78%). The average of PIC values for both markers SCoT and ISSR were 0.197 and 0.288 (PIC ˂0.5), as well as, MI values were 0.077 and 0.081, respectively. In contrast, when considering the number of alleles (Ne), Nei's genetic diversity (H), and Shannon's information index (I) parameters, it was observed that the greatest genetic variation was caused by the combined treatment of 200 Gy x 50 mM NaCl using the SCoT marker. On the other hand, with the ISSR marker, the highest induced genetic variation was seen with the combined treatment of 150 Gy x 50 mM NaCl. The obtained results demonstrate that SCoT marker was more accurate and efficient than ISSR marker for distinguishing and genetic variation analysis of irradiated tomato plantlets grew under salt stress. The relationships within treatments were estimated through cluster analysis (UPGMA) based on SCoT and ISSR analysis.

This study endeavors to elucidate the factors influencing protein preference and consumption patterns in the Ga South Municipality of Ghana. Understanding these determinants is pivotal for promoting environmentally sustainable and healthy dietary habits. Utilizing a random sampling approach, the study collected 150 meticulously structured questionnaires from a representative sample of municipality residents. It delved into the socio-cultural and economic factors shaping protein preferences and consumption behaviors, alongside investigating the impact of awareness, knowledge, and availability of protein sources on dietary choices. The findings unveiled that respondents partake of protein daily, albeit with variations in patterns based on sources: plant protein consumption occurred weekly, while animal protein was consumed daily. Moreover, respondents exhibited awareness of the nutritional benefits associated with protein consumption. While awareness for protein nutrition is high, the price remains a deterrent to accessing protein in Ga South Municipality. Calling on policymakers to support local food production and supply, invest in food literacy, and develop good transportation to reduce logistics bottlenecks that often create a massive difference between farm gate and market prices.

The diverse nutrients found in sweet potato leaves, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offer a range of health benefits. The presence of carotenoids and polyphenols, both powerful health-promoting compounds, highlights their potential contribution to medical science. The main objective of this study was to ascertain essential functionals substances of antioxidant, phenolic compounds, and β-carotene in the leaves of 14 distinct sweet potato lines cultivated in open field. A comprehensive analysis of antioxidant capacity, phenolic content, and β-carotene was conducted using ABTS, Folin-Ciocalteu, and HPLC techniques, respectively. The study showed that the concentrations of total antioxidants, phenols, and β-carotene differed markedly among the leaf materials. Among the lines, SP-13 stands out with the highest concentration of phenols (124.64 mg/g dry weight), while SP-14 comes in at the opposite end with the lowest amount (62.97 mg/g dry weight) under field conditions. In the case of antioxidant content in line SP-3 showed the highest with 3.55 mg/g dry weight, while SP-14 brings up the lowest with 1.88 mg/g dry weight. Line SP-5 showed the most β-carotene (0.51 mg/g dry weight), while SP-11 had the least (0.05 mg/g dry weight). Therefore, it can be concluded that sweet potato leaves are a valuable dietary source of antioxidants, phenolic compounds, and β-carotene which have beneficial health elements.

Zengin bir protein kaynağı olan susam, yağ elde etmek amacıyla yetiştirilen ilk bitkilerden biridir ve dünyanın birçok ülkesinde tarih öncesi çağlardan beri kültürü yapılmaktadır. Susam tohumları yüksek oranda içerdiği yağ asitlerinin (ortalama %80) doymamış yanı sıra insan sağlığı için önemli faydaları olan sesamol ve sesamolin gibi antioksidanları da içermektedir. Ayrıca tohumları önemli bir Ca, Mg ve Se kaynağıdır. Son yıllarda yapılan çalışmalar, susam tohumları ve yağının insan beslenmesi için yüksek enerji kaynağı olmasının yanı sıra insan sağlığı açısından da anti-aging, antikanserojen, antiinflammatuar, antifungal, antimikrobiyal etkilerinin olduğu, karaciğerde alkol ayrışmasını hızlandırdığı, antihipertansif aktivite ve immün düzenleyici aktivitelere de sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. Özellikle siyah susam yağının saç beyazlamasını önlediği de yapılan çalışmalar sonucunda tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, susam bitkisinin farklı kısımlarının özellikle dizanteri gibi hastalıkların tedavisinde uzun yıllardan beri kullanıldığı da bilinmektedir.

Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, sendika üyesi memurların sendikal demokrasi algısı ile sendikal bağlılıkları arasındaki ilişkide etik liderlik algısının düzenleyici rolünü belirlemektir. Nicel alan araştırması niteliğinde çalışma yapılmış olup, araştırmanın evrenini Tarım ve Ormancılık Hizmet Kolunda faaliyet gösteren ve hizmet kolunda yetkili sendika konumunda olan Tarım-Orman Çalışanları Birliği Sendikası (Toç Bir-Sen)’in üyeleri oluşturmaktadır. Bu kapsamda sendika üyelerinden anket yöntemi ile veriler toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini ankete katılan Toç Bir-Sen üyesi 2128 çalışan oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma sonucunda, sendika üyelerinin örgütsel demokrasi algıları ile örgütsel bağlılıkları arasında pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı bir ilişkinin var olduğu, etik liderlik algıları ile örgütsel bağlılıkları arasında anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü bir ilişkinin var olduğu, örgütsel demokrasi algısı ile etik liderlik algıları arasında anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü bir ilişkinin var olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca sendika üyelerinin örgütsel demokrasi algıları ile örgütsel bağlılıkları arasındaki ilişkide etik liderliğin anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü düzenleyici etkisinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Dolayısı ile araştırmanın tüm hipotezleri doğrulanmıştır. Bu sonuçlara göre, sendika yöneticilerinin etik davranışlar sergilemeleri, aldıkları kararların ve uygulamalarının etik kurallara uygun olmasına özen göstermeleri, yönetim ve karar alma süreçlerinin tamamında demokratik tutum ve davranış sergilemeleri sendika üyelerinin sendikal bağlılıklarına pozitif yönde etki edecektir. Çalışma sonuçlarının, örgütsel bağlılık ile etik liderlik arasındaki ilişkiyi ve örgütsel demokrasi ile örgütsel bağlılık arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen literatür çalışmalarına ait sonuçları desteklemesi nedeni ile literatüre katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.

Bu çalışmada amaç, zeytinyağı sanayii yan ürünü olan karasuyun Macar fiğ-tritikale silajlarına farklı dozlarda ilavesinin kimyasal kompozisyon, fermentasyon, fiziksel, mikrobiyolojik özellikleri ve in vitro sindirilebilirlikleri üzerine etkisini incelemektir. Araştırma silajları belirtilen şekilde oluşturulmuştur: (i) %100 Macar fiğ-tritikale silajı (kontrol); (ii) %95 Macar fiğ-tritikale + %5 karasu; (iii) %90 Macar fiğ-tritikale + %10 karasu; (iv) %85 Macar fiğ-tritikale + %15 karasu; (v) %80 Macar fiğ-tritikale + %20 karasu. Silolama dönemi 56 gün devam etmiştir. Sonuç olarak, karasu ilavesiyle silajların koku, organik madde, pH ve suda çözünebilir karbonhidrat içerikleri azalmış; kuru madde, ham kül, ADF, ham yağ ve Fleig puanı artmıştır. Ham protein, ham selüloz, NDF, amonyak azot, laktik asit bakterileri, in vitro kuru madde ve organik madde sindirilebilirlikleri bakımından görülen farklılıklar önemli bulunmamıştır. Araştırma silajlarında sülfit indirgeyen anaeroblar, Listeria spp., Enterobactericeae ve maya içeriğine rastlanmamıştır. Küf içeriği, %15 karasu içeren grupta bir örnekte saptanmıştır. Araştırma sonunda, Macar fiğ-tritikale karışımlarından oluşan silajlara %20 düzeyine kadar karasu ilavesinin herhangi bir olumsuz etkisinin olmadığı sonucuna varılmıştır.