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Kačániová M, Joanidis P, Lakatošová J, Kunová S, Benešová L, Ikromi K, Akhmedov F, Boboev K, Gulmahmad M, Niyatbekzoda F, Toshkhodjaev N, Bobokalonov F, Kamolov N, Čmiková N. Effect of Essential Oils and Dried Herbs on the Shelf Life of Fresh Goat Lump Cheese. Foods 2024; 13:2016. [PMID: 38998522 PMCID: PMC11241544 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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In recent years, the use of natural preservatives in food products has gained significant attention due to their potential health benefits and effectiveness. A standardized microbiological analysis was conducted on Slovak farm-produced lump goat cheese samples to determine the antibacterial activity of dry herbs and essential oils added to vacuum-packed goat cheese. We employed five dried herbs and five essential oils derived from the same plants. The microbiological quality of 145 fresh and vacuum-packed goat cheese samples was assessed. The number of coliform bacteria, total viable count, lactic acid bacteria, and microscopic filamentous fungi were examined in raw cheese samples stored for 12 days at 4 °C. All cheese samples were vacuum-packed (control samples were packed without vacuum). This study evaluated the potential benefits of using essential oils and dried herbs from thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.), black pepper (Piper nigrum L.), clove (Eugenia caryophyllus Thunb.), mint (Mentha × piperita L.), and basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) as preservatives. The essential oils were obtained from Hanus Ltd., Nitra, Slovakia, and were applied at a concentration of 2%. The dried herbs were obtained from Popradský čaj (Poprad, Slovakia) and Mäspoma Ltd. (Zvolen, Slovakia). The results showed that all microorganism groups were significantly reduced in cheese samples following the application of essential oils throughout the entire storage period. During the preservation of cheese samples in polyethylene bags used for vacuum packing food, Lactococcus garvieae, L. lactis, Enterobacter cloacae, and Serratia liquefaciens were the most frequently isolated microbiota. Essential oils and dried herbs demonstrated antimicrobial potential during the storage of vacuum-packed goat cheese.
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- Miroslava Kačániová
- Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Institute of Horticulture, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, Okopowa 59, 01043 Warszawa, Poland
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Food Production Technology, Technological University of Tajikistan, 63/3, N. Karabaeva Str., Dushanbe 734061, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Production Technology, Technological University of Tajikistan, 63/3, N. Karabaeva Str., Dushanbe 734061, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Production Technology, Technological University of Tajikistan, 63/3, N. Karabaeva Str., Dushanbe 734061, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Production Technology, Technological University of Tajikistan, 63/3, N. Karabaeva Str., Dushanbe 734061, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Production Technology, Technological University of Tajikistan, 63/3, N. Karabaeva Str., Dushanbe 734061, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Technology, Khujand Polytechnic Institute of Tajik Technical University (KPITTU), 226, I. Somoni Avenue, Khujand 735700, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Technology, Khujand Polytechnic Institute of Tajik Technical University (KPITTU), 226, I. Somoni Avenue, Khujand 735700, Tajikistan
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- Department of Food Technology, Khujand Polytechnic Institute of Tajik Technical University (KPITTU), 226, I. Somoni Avenue, Khujand 735700, Tajikistan
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- Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Institute of Horticulture, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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Li F, Zhang H, Weng L, Yan H. A meta-analysis of the causal interpretation of enterprise green innovation: A structural theoretical model. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29889. [PMID: 38694071 PMCID: PMC11061688 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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The escalating environmental challenges have compelled corporations to embark on green innovation initiatives, establishing this as a pivotal strategy for attaining economic sustainability. Yet, there remains a lack of consensus within the scholarly community regarding the precursors and outcomes of green innovation. This research leverages Giddens' structuration theory and employs meta-analytical methods to elucidate the determinants and effects of corporate green innovation. Initially, the study synthesizes 288 effect sizes from 161 distinct scholarly articles, spanning from 2012 to early 2023, guided by the structuration framework. This comprehensive analysis corroborates the influence of several structuration theory antecedents on green innovation, thereby offering fresh empirical backing for the theory. Subsequently, it scrutinizes the link between green innovation and its impacts, evaluated through economic and environmental performance lenses. Furthermore, the research contrasts the meta-analytical findings across large-scale and smaller enterprises, underscoring notable disparities in the dynamics of green innovation across different organizational contexts. This inquiry not only reaffirms the theoretical constructs of structuration theory, such as spatialization, subjectification, and structuration, but also integrates these notions with quantifiable variable models. The paper posits that structuration theory could underpin a theoretical framework for dissecting the influential variables associated with green innovation, thereby fostering further academic investigation into corporate environmental innovation.
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- Fanbo Li
- School of Social Sciences, Tsing Hua University, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, China
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Li C, Teng Y, Zhou Y, Feng X. Can environmental protection tax force enterprises to improve green technology innovation? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:9371-9391. [PMID: 38190067 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31736-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The introduction of an environmental protection tax enables a smooth shift from the sewerage charge system to the environmental protection tax scheme. This, in turn, promotes a more sustainable development of enterprise growth, emphasizing eco-friendliness. This is of immense importance in advancing environmentally aware practices and sustainability. Based on data collected from A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2014 to 2021, this paper investigates the influence of environmental protection taxes on the advancement of green technology and the underlying mechanisms. Taking the execution of the Environmental Protection Tax Law in 2018 as a quasi-natural experiment, a double-difference model is employed to examine the causal relationship between environmental protection taxes and the adoption of green technology by companies. The findings indicate that the introduction of an environmental tax could markedly enhance the extent of green technological innovation within corporations. The evidence arising from the testing mechanism implies that such a tax can encourage firms to boost their investments in research and development, upgrade their innovative human capital, and mitigate financing limitations. The study found that there is heterogeneity in the promotion effect of the environmental protection tax on the green technological innovation of businesses in different regions and provinces with varying tax burdens and types of equity capital. Further research shows that the environmental protection tax has a greater impact on the promotion of utility model patent applications for green technology innovation. This paper presents empirical evidence to support further enhancement of the environmental protection tax system. It recommends designing the environmental protection tax policy with consideration for enterprises and local conditions and bolstering the system's capacity for guiding and stimulating enterprises' green development.
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- Cong Li
- School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- School of Economics and Management, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, China
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- College of International Education, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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- School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Li Z, Rasool S, Cavus MF, Shahid W. Sustaining the future: How green capabilities and digitalization drive sustainability in modern business. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24158. [PMID: 38234898 PMCID: PMC10792582 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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In recent years, the unprecedented growth in environmental vulnerabilities has made the firms realize the need for environmental protection. With this, the rapid surge for ecological preservation has made worldwide businesses divert their focus toward greener practices that ensure the firm's financial and environmental performance. This study examines the relationships between green management strategies (green dynamic capabilities, internal green supply chain management and green technology adoption), and organizational outcomes, specifically environmental and financial performance. The data was collected from the 471 employees working in the manufacturing firms. Utilizing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method via Smart-PLS, our findings show the importance of integrating green practices in supply chain management, dynamic capabilities, and technology adoption to enhance both environmental and financial outcomes under the moderating role of industry dynamism and green knowledge acquisition.
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- Zeying Li
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, PR China
- School of Business, Shantou University, Shantou, PR China
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- Department of Computer Science, Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States
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- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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