Value Of Products Research Articles

Green Products: Green trust on Green Equity

The aim of this research is to prove the determining factors that can strengthen the value of Sensatia Botanicals brand green products. he criteria used were respondents who had used beauty products who were at least 20 years old and lived in the city of Denpasar and a sample of 100 respondents who were measured based on the number of indicators used. Distribution of questionnaires and interviews will be used as data collection methods. The questionnaire is measured using a Likert scale which will be tested using the validity test and reliability test of the instrument so that the questionnaire is suitable for use. The analysis technique that will be used in this research is a simple linear regression analysis technique. The results of this research prove that green trust has a positive and significant influence on green brand equity. In the future, this research can be used as a reference for companies in implementing policies related to strategies to increase the brand value of green products in a positive direction.

Tujia Ethnic Group Woodcarving Patterns and Their Application in Packaging

Taking the woodcarving patterns of the Tujia ethnic group as the subject of the study, this paper analyzes the characteristics and connotations of the woodcarving patterns and their symbolic meanings. This paper also discusses the spiritual connotations of the thematic patterns commonly used in packaging design and elaborates on the characteristics, artistry, and functionality of the symbolic meanings of the woodcarving patterns. Through the analysis of the application of woodcarving patterns in packaging design, the paper proposes the effective use of these patterns in packaging design to achieve visual effects, convey the cultural connotations of products, and enrich the cultural and artistic value of products. This study also expounds on the significance of spreading the woodcarving patterns of the Tujia ethnic group and the value of researching their integration into packaging design.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI OPTIMALISASI BRANDING PRODUK ORGANIK DI DESA JATILUWIH KABUPATEN TABANAN-BALI

Agriculture is the mainstay sector for Tabanan Regency, especially Jatiluwih Village, Penebel District. Most of the people, 87%, have their main livelihood in the agricultural sector, namely: rice farming, plantations and animal husbandry. There is organic farming land and horticultural farming land with a land area of 114.59 hectares. This service aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the target community regarding product branding in an effort to increase the added value of agricultural products. The methods used in this service activity are observation, interviews, discussions and lectures, where the implementing team conducts dialogues discussing agricultural product branding. The results of the service show that strengthening agricultural products through product branding is able to develop, promote and build public brand awareness of agricultural products. In this way, agricultural products are able to compete in product exhibitions and can be used as souvenirs typical of the Jatiluwih Tourism Village, which has an impact on improving the community's economy significantly

Potential risk assessment: a model for quality evaluation in fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures.

This study presented a model applied for potential risk assessment in an interventional radiology setting. The model of potential risk assessment (MARP) consisted of the creation of a scale of indicators ranging from 0 to 5. The radiation levels were categorized according to gender, kind of procedure, value of kerma air product (Pka), and accumulated radiation dose (mGy). The MARP model was applied in 121 institutions over 8 y. A total of 201656 patient radiation doses (Dose-area product and accumulated kerma) data were launched into the system over time, with an average of 22406 doses per year. In the context of the workers (cardiologists, radiographers, and nurses) monitored during the MARP application, 8007 cases (with an average of 890 per year) of occupational radiation doses were recorded. This study showed a strategy for quality evaluation in fluoroscopy using a model with a compulsory information system for monitoring safety.

ИНДЕКС ФОНДООТДАЧИ: СОВРЕМЕННОЕ СОСТОЯНИЕ И ФАКТОРЫ РОСТА

The scientific article contains an analysis of scientific literature on ensuring the efficient use of fixed assets in enterprises, research on capital productivity and capital intensity, and the development of main directions for the efficient use of fixed capital. The dynamics of the coefficients of renewal and disposal of fixed assets in the economy are presented in graphical form. The information base for the study was data from the official website of the Federal State Statistics Service. The maximum values of the renewal coefficient were observed in 2018, 2019 and 2022, and the minimum in 2015, 2020 and 2021. The maximum values of the retirement rate are presented in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and the minimum in 2019, 2020 and 2021. An econometric study of the capital productivity index showed an inverse and very weak relationship with the value of gross domestic product and the cost of fixed assets (the value of the correlation coefficient (index) (-0.1)): with an increase in the value of gross domestic product and the value of fixed assets in the period under study, no growth was observed capital productivity index. The value of the gross domestic product and the cost of fixed assets have a direct and close relationship (the value of the correlation coefficient (index) is 0.9): the annual growth of the gross domestic product is accompanied by an increase in the cost of fixed assets. A matrix of correlation coefficients (indices) was constructed to calculate the total correlation coefficient (index). The result of calculating the total correlation coefficient (index) (its value is 0.4) showed that there is a direct and weak connection between the capital productivity index, the value of the gross domestic product and the cost of fixed assets: the growth of the capital productivity index is weakly related to the growth of the gross domestic product and the cost of fixed assets funds.

E-Commerce Participation, Subjective Norms and Grassland Utilization Pressure: An Empirical Evidence of Herdsmen in Inner Mongolia, China

The general requirements of China’s rural revitalization strategy are industrial prosperity, ecological livability and rich life. However, the traditional livestock breeding model has struggled to balance the dual requirements of production development and ecological protection, and it is urgent to inject new impetus and explore new development paths. At present, e-commerce has become a bridge between pastoral areas and cities, herdsmen and consumers. E-commerce participation is not only an important starting point for herdsmen to increase the added value and profit space of livestock products, but also an effective way to change the original breeding behavior based on the premise of destroying grassland. Therefore, this paper presents an in-depth study on the issue of e-commerce enabling grassland ecological restoration, aiming to provide more scientific and effective guidance for e-commerce to be used to achieve a win–win situation in economy and ecology. Therefore, based on the data of 271 herdsmen in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, we used the OLS model and the two-stage least squares (2SLS) method to identify the direct impact of herdsmen’s e-commerce participation on grassland utilization pressure. The empirical results show that e-commerce participation can significantly decrease the grassland utilization pressure. The conclusion was still valid after alleviating endogeneity and conducting a robustness test. The results of a mechanism analysis suggest that the reduction effect of e-commerce participation on grassland utilization pressure is mainly due to price incentive, reputation incentive and place identity. Subjective norms can strengthen the inhibitory effect of e-commerce participation on grassland utilization pressure. Furthermore, a heterogeneity analysis demonstrates that e-commerce participation has a better, decreased impact on the grassland utilization pressure on the banners of China’s rural e-commerce demonstration county program. Under a counterfactual assumption, if herdsmen who can participate in e-commerce choose not to do this, their grassland utilization pressure will increase.

The substitution of wheat flour with flour made from Dialium Guianense and Nephelium Lappaceum l. Fruit peel in muffins

Food waste generated by the lack of proper processing of fruit parts, such as peels and seeds, is a global problem, although these by-products could enrich the nutritional value of food products. Thus, this study aimed to develop, characterize, and perform a sensory analysis of functional muffins enriched with flour made from Dialium guianense and Nephelium lappaceum L. fruit peels. Four muffin formulations were developed with different substitution levels (0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5%) of wheat flour with the fruit peel flour. The muffins were analyzed for proximate composition, weight reduction, color, texture profile, sensory profile (color, odor, flavor, texture, and overall appearance), and purchase intention. The results showed that the formulations with flour produced from the fruit residues had higher fiber and lipid content, less weight loss during baking, and darker coloration than standard samples. The sample with 2.5% wheat flour replaced with fruit peel flour showed better sensory parameters and purchase intention. Hence, the physical, chemical, and sensory analyses presented a positive increase in the nutritional and sensory quality of the developed products.

FORMATION OF CONSUMER PROPERTIES OF ELASTIC LEATHER MATERIALS

For the effective use of leather material by the consumer, not only the physical and mechanical properties stipulated by the standard are taken into account, but also the hygienic and aesthetic ones, the role of which is determined by the technological features of manufacturing and operating conditions of the corresponding products. In this regard, there is a need for a comprehensive study of the consumer properties of leather materials, which determine their product quality and value for the consumer. The purpose of the study is to determine the technological features of the formation of consumer properties of elastic leather materials. At the same time, the following tasks were implemented: the filling and finish tanning of the leather semi-finished product of chrome tanning for the elastic material of the model and special purpose shoe upper; a coating is formed on the material for model shoes; consumer properties of leather material for model and special-purpose shoes are established. Research methods: consumer properties of leather materials were determined by a complex of physical-chemical, photographic and organoleptic methods. Research results. The influence of coating compositions based on polyurethane, polyacrylurethane and modified polyacrylate on the complex of physical-chemical and hygienic properties of leather material was investigated. It has been established that leathers with polyacrylic urethane finishing are characterized by high values of physical and mechanical and especially hygienic properties. Finishing of the frontside surface of the semi-finished product with the use of a polyacrylic urethane composition makes it possible to form a leather material of a wide range of colors with consumer properties that determine its intended use.

How Sustainable Luxury Influences Product Value Perceptions and Behavioral Intentions: A Comparative Study of Emerging vs. Developed Markets

How Sustainable Luxury Influences Product Value Perceptions and Behavioral Intentions: A Comparative Study of Emerging vs. Developed Markets

IV-Range Carrot Waste Flour Enhances Nutritional and Functional Properties of Rice-Based Gluten-Free Muffins.

Fortification of bakery products with plant-based functional ingredients has gained interest in recent years. Low-cost fruit and vegetable waste has been proposed to replace wheat flour, but less research has been conducted on gluten-free flours. Rice is generally accepted as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour but is poor in bioactive constituents; thus, the addition of vegetable-based functional ingredients could improve the nutritive value of gluten-free products. In the present work, IV-range carrot waste powder (CP) was incorporated into rice-based gluten-free muffin formulations in different proportions (5, 10, 20, and 30% w/w). The impact of CP addition on physicochemical and antioxidant properties was evaluated in flour blends, doughs, and baked products. Products were also evaluated in terms of water activity, hardness, and colour before and after a one-week storage period under fridge conditions. The results showed that water and oil absorption capacities increased in flour blends with CP addition, whereas the pasting properties of flour blends were affected when adding CP. Rheological measurements revealed an increase of G' and G'' modulus values with CP addition. Colour was also significantly modified by CP addition, since CP provided an orangish and brownish colour, but also due to intensified Maillard reactions during baking. Muffin hardness was reduced in enriched formulations compared to control ones, which was attributed to the fibre being incorporated with CP. It was confirmed that CP addition improved the antioxidant properties of both flour blends and muffins, with the higher the replacement, the better the antioxidant properties. The quality of gluten-free muffins was hindered after one week stored under cold conditions, so that colour was affected, hardness increased, and the antioxidant properties diminished. In conclusion, this work presents an interesting approach for the use of carrot waste flour as a functional food ingredient to improve the nutritional value of new gluten-free rice-based muffins, thus contributing to the circularity of food systems and to the development of healthier and more sustainable diets.

Optimization of 3D printing formulation of shrimp surimi based on response surface method

The Box-Behnken experimental design is an optimization statistical tool. In this study, shrimp surimi was taken as the research object, Box-Behnken experiment design and regression analysis were used, and the addition of cross-linked starch (CLS), soy protein isolate (SPI) and lard oil (LO) were used as experimental factors. The purpose was to explore the effects of adding different mixed ingredients on the properties of shrimp surimi. The study found that in order to improve the accuracy and stability of 3D printing of shrimp surimi, the material characteristics should meet two conditions at the same time: (i) Water holding capacity is controlled between 89% and 92%; (ii) AF value is controlled between 3500 and 4500 Pa·S1/z. When the addition amount of 3.00% LO, 4.50% CLS, and SPI was controlled between 1.58% and 6.53%, or when the addition amount of 3.00% LO, 4.50% SPI, and CLS was controlled between 1.80% and 6.75%, the above two conditions can be met at the same time, making the material properties of shrimp surimi conducive to 3D printing. This study determined the optimization range of the added amount of mixed ingredients to improve the adaptability of 3D printed shrimp surimi, which could meet the needs of consumers for personalized nutritious diets and improve the added value of shrimp surimi products.

Trace ethylene adsorbents Ag/F-Z5(X) for improved preservation of fruits and vegetables: Enhanced adsorption and water resistance

During the storage/transportation of fruits and vegetables, ethylene-induced over-maturation and spoilage is a serious problem. Currently developed ethylene adsorbents exhibit great potentials due to their low cost and high efficiency, but always lack of water resistance. Herein, we developed Ag/F-Z5(X) adsorbents via the modification of ZSM-5 with different amounts of NH4F followed by silver loading, which exhibits enhanced ethylene adsorption and water resistance. Among the samples, Ag/F-Z5(25) featured with the largest capacity (6.44 mg·g−1) and the best water resistance, achieving near-complete removal of trace ethylene (100 ppm) at room temperature. Based on the characterizations, NH4F modification induced a hierarchical structure within the ZSM-5 framework, concurrently enhancing surface acidity, increasing the proportion of Ag+, and improving the dispersion of metals in the adsorbents. These enhancements collectively contribute to enhanced adsorption and water resistance. Further, banana storage experiments confirmed the actual preservation ability of Ag/F-Z5(25) thanks to the better adsorption and water resistance than unmodified Ag/Z5. These findings offer meaningful insights for developing high-efficient and water-resistant adsorbents to remove trace ethylene, consequently mitigating food aste and enlarging the commercial value of agricultural products.

Sustainable and Healthy Gastronomy in Costa Rica – Betting on Sustainable Diets

Abstract Current consumption patterns in Costa Rica, and other countries, are often driven by misinformation and lack of knowledge about the nutritional value and sustainability of food products, which leads to unhealthy diets and loss of food biodiversity. In 2012, Costa Rica launched a multi-stakeholder initiative, The National Plan on Healthy and Sustainable Gastronomy (hereafter referred to as the Plan), to reverse this trend. Healthy and Sustainable Gastronomy (HSG) is an innovative paradigm for the sustainability of natural resources based on the consumers’ decision to prepare and enjoy food to be healthy. It is one of various approaches and solutions provided by One Planet Network, which hosts the UN Sustainable Food Systems Programme. Costa Rica’s Plan promotes a new healthy and sustainable national cuisine as a driving force to create a sustainable food system and improve the health of the population through diet. The cuisine is designed to increase the use of local, traditional and plant-based foods and aims to reduce obesity and micronutrient deficiencies. Additional benefits are food security, increased food biodiversity and tourism through gastronomic food culture. This case study explains the concept of HSG and how Costa Rica implemented it to change consumer behaviour; support local producers; achieve national goals for sustainable development; promote tourism and improve population health. Important progress has been made, but lack of information and awareness about linkages connecting food production and consumption is a major barrier. Information challenges include a lack of traceability systems and eco-labelling to build consumer trust, ongoing consumer education, and ensuring production will satisfy demand. Overall, the authors believe that Costa Rica will act as a model of HSG for other countries to follow in order to achieve sustainable food production and consumption, bridging the gap between emerging markets and Western economies. Information © CAB International 2019

Fuzzy process capability evaluation model for asymmetric tolerance production

Process capability indices (PCIs) are commonly applied assessment tools which enable the evaluation of process quality during production processes and also allow internal engineers to conveniently and effectively communicate with each other. Many studies have indicated that improving process capabilities not only increases product value but also reduces rates of scrap and rework and betters product availability. Furthermore, enhancing product quality also lengthens product lifespan and delays recovery. Clearly, quality is a crucial factor of corporate sustainability. The quality characteristics of many machine products have asymmetric tolerances, so PCIs with asymmetric tolerances are needed to evaluate these quality characteristics. Many researchers have stressed that sample sizes are not usually large due to cost and technical considerations as well as corporate demands for swift responses. Also, small sample sizes are associated with an increased risk of misjudgement. To address this, we developed a fuzzy evaluation method based on confidence intervals for PCIs with asymmetric tolerances. This approach incorporated expert experience and accumulated data to boost evaluation accuracy and diminish the likelihood of misjudgement resulting from sampling errors.

Physico-chemical and nutritional properties of different high-amylose wheat breads

High-amylose wheat flour has the potential to improve the nutritional value of end products due to a higher resistant starch content than common wheat flour. High-amylose (45% amylose) and type 0 (control, 28% amylose) wheat flours were used for the production of bread. In particular, the direct bread-making method where all the ingredients are mixed together was compared with indirect process carried out in several steps. Various parameters like moisture, weight, volume, resistant starch and crumb hardness were evaluated during a storage period of seven days. The collected outcomes showed that bread with a high amylose content had higher moisture content and lower volume after baking and during storage, regardless of the production method used. The amount of resistant starch, which was four times higher than in type 0 control bread, remained unchanged during the storage. The initial and final values of crumb hardness were similar for the different breads, but fitting the hardness data to a kinetic model, it was found that the staling of high-amylose bread was slower than that of type 0 control bread. Overall, the results of this study demonstrated that high-amylose flour can be used to produce high quality bread with improved nutritional properties.

Study on Comparative Analysis of Production of Dry Fruit Economic Forest Products Based on Big Data

The analysis of economic forest products production in Shandong Province mainly focuses on economic forest production and output value as well as economic forest plantation area, capital and labour input. By analysing the above, the basic situation of economic forest products production in Shandong Province can be understood on a macro level, laying the foundation for the subsequent study of the relevant data of the farmers, and at the same time providing a reference for the relevant management. There is an obvious gap between the production value of economic forest products in Shandong Province and that of the whole country. By combining modern information technologies such as 3S, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing and other modern information technologies, we have established an integrated modern forest cultivation technology system ranging from the intelligent evaluation of forest terrain conditions, ecological environment simulation and simulation to the precise monitoring and diagnosis of forest growth, intelligent equipment and variable irrigation and fertilisation, etc. It is of great practical significance to expand the scale of production value of economic forest products in Shandong Province and narrow the gap with the national average level by carrying out research on the production and management efficiency of economic forest products in Shandong Province.

The effects of identity salience on product judgment in a domain of trade-offs

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate a condition under which identity salience effects are weakened. By examining how identity salience influences individuals’ product judgment in a domain of trade-offs, the current research demonstrates that the utilitarian value of a product is an important determinant of the effectiveness of identity salience on product judgment.Design/methodology/approachThis research consists of two experiments. In Experiment 1, the authors examined whether identity salience effects were mitigated when the level of the perceived utilitarian value of an identity-incongruent product was greater than that of an identity-congruent product. In Experiment 2, the authors examined the effectiveness of internal attribution as a moderator that strengthens identity salience effects when the perceived utilitarian value of an identity-incongruent (vs. identity-congruent) product is higher.FindingsIn Experiment 1, the authors show that when the utilitarian value of a product with an attribute congruent (vs. incongruent) with one’s salient identity is lower, individuals do not show a greater preference for the identity-congruent (vs. identity-incongruent) product, mitigating the identity salience effects. Experiment 2 demonstrates that when individuals with a salient identity attribute a decision outcome to the self, they display a greater preference for the identity-congruent product even when its utilitarian value is lower compared to that of the identity-incongruent product.Research limitations/implicationsThe research contributes to previous research examining conditions under which identity salience effects are weakened [e.g. social influence by others (Bolton and Reed, 2004); self-affirmation (Cohen et al., 2007)] by exploring the role of the utilitarian value of a product, which has not been examined yet in prior research. Also, by doing so, the current research adds to the literature on identity salience in a domain of trade-offs (Benjamin et al., 2010; Shaddy et al., 2020, 2021). Finally, this research reveals that when a decision outcome is attributed to the self, identity salience effects become greater. By finding a novel determinant of identity salience effects (i.e. internal attribution), the present research contributes to the literature that has examined factors that amplify identity salience effects [e.g. cultural relevance (Chattaraman et al., 2009); social distinctiveness (Forehand et al., 2002); different types of groups (White and Dahl, 2007)].Practical implicationsThe findings provide managerial insights on identity-based marketing by showing a condition under which identity-based marketing does not work [i.e. when the utilitarian value of an identity-congruent (vs. identity-incongruent) product is lower] and how to enhance the effectiveness of identity-based marketing by using internal attribution.Originality/valueBy exploring the role of utilitarian value, not yet examined in prior research, the present research adds to the knowledge of the conditions under which identity salience effects are weakened. Furthermore, by finding a novel determinant of identity salience effects (i.e. internal attribution), the research contributes to the literature on factors that amplify identity salience effects.

The value of lipid accumulation products in predicting type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study on elderlies over 65 in Shanghai

PurposeAs lifestyle changes, there is an increasing number of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in China. The present study aimed to investigate the predictive value of the lipid accumulation product (LAP) for T2DM in Chinese elderlies over 65 years.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study recruited 2,092 adults from communities of Pudong New Area of Shanghai. Questionnaires were filled and anthropometric and laboratory examinations were completed by all participants. The predictive value of different risk factors for T2DM was analyzed using the receiver operating characteristics curve (ROC).ResultsLAP was found to be closely related to T2DM (adjusted OR: 0.613, 95% CI: 0.581–0.645). Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), LAP, and urea nigrogen (UN) were associated with T2DM in females, whereas FPG, LAP, neck circumference (NC) were associated with T2DM in males. When the cut-off value was 33.8, LAP displayed the optimal predictive performance. A gender difference was observed with an LAP of 37.95 demonstrating the best predictive value in males (AUC = 0.604, 95% CI: 0.577–0.652) and 60.2 in females (AUC = 0.617, 95% CI: 0.574–0.660), respectively.ConclusionLAP is more significantly associated with the risk of T2DM in elderlies than FPG, UN or NC, and it serves as a strong predictor of T2DM. However, this is impacted by FPG and neck circumference to a certain extent. Future large-scale studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in predicting diabetes.

Novel strategy to raise the content of aglycone isoflavones in soymilk and gel: Effect of germination on the physicochemical properties

Germination holds the key to nutritional equilibrium in plant grains. In this study, the effect of soybean germination on the processing of soymilk (SM) and glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) induced soymilk gel (SG) was investigated. Germination promoted soybean sprout (SS) growth by activating the energy metabolism system. The energy metabolism was high during the three-day germination and was the most vigorous on the second day of germination. After germination, protein dissolution was improved in SM, and endogenous enzymes produced small molecule proteins. Small molecule proteins were more likely to aggregate to produce SM protein particles. Germination increased the water-holding capacity of SG induced by GDL but weakened the strength. Furthermore, the dynamic fluctuations in isoflavone content were closely monitored throughout the processing of soybean products, including SS, SM, and SG. Although the total amount of isoflavones in SM and SG processed from germinated soybeans decreased, a significant enrichment in the content of aglycone isoflavones was observed. The content of aglycone isoflavones in SG processed from germinated soybeans on the second day of germination was 736.17 ± 28.49 µg/g DW, which was 83.19 % higher than that of the control group. This study demonstrates that germination can enhance the nutritional value of soybean products, providing innovative opportunities for the development of health-promoting soybean-based products.

The impact of pressure-shift freezing on the three-dimensional network structure and properties of myofibrillar proteins in surimi gel derived from freshwater fish

Freezing treatment can prolong the shelf life of surimi products, but it will lead to deterioration of surimi gel quality. This study compared the effects of three different processing methods — non-freezing processing (control), conventional air freezing (CAF), and pressure-shift freezing (PSF) — on the three-dimensional (3D) network structure of grass carp surimi gel. After PSF treatment, the pores in the 3D gel network structure were denser compared to the control group which facilitates interaction of water and network structure. Furthermore, the ultraviolet and fluorescence spectral analysis indicated that PSF treatment mitigates the decline in stability of the tertiary structure of myofibrillar protein (MP) during freezing. The microstructure of MP showed that PSF treatment promotes the cross-linking of MP to form protein aggregates and then promotes the gelation of MP. Industrial relevancePSF can increase the commodity value of low-value freshwater fish products and has potential in the development of new products of surimi gels. This study reported a novel idea and theoretical basis for the application of PSF technology in the frozen food and aquatic product processing industry.