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Valorization and recycle of vegetable by-products for the formulation and study of high health value food products to extend their shelf-life
No full textLo scopo di questa tesi di dottorato è stato quello di valorizzare i sottoprodotti vegetali per utilizzarli come nuovi ingredienti per la formulazione di prodotti tradizionali o ricette innovative, per migliorarne le caratteristiche nutrizionali oppure per prolungarne la shelf-life. Il progetto di ricerca, nell’ottica di seguire un’economia sostenibile, di sostenibilità ambientale e di ridurre gli sprechi alimentari, ha mirato a sfruttare i sottoprodotti derivanti da diverse tipologie di frutta e verdura, dimostrando come questi siano degli ingredienti sottovalutati, ma con un grande potenziale. Pertanto, l’obiettivo della tesi di dottorato è stato quello di adottare il concetto di Green Chemistry, ed il concetto di valorizzazione dei sottoprodotti al fine di creare nuovi ingredienti per l’industria alimentare. Inoltre, un trattamento brevettato, non termico, non invasivo e che non necessita di solventi organici è stato applicato per ottenere nuovi ingredienti a partire dai sottoprodotti. Questo è stato il punto di partenza per la produzione di prodotti alimentari arricchiti con sottoprodotti vegetali, con il fine di valutare come la componente polifenolica, l’attività antiossidante, l’interazione proteica, le caratteristiche sensoriali e la crescita microbica potesse essere influenzata. Infine, l’opinione dei consumatori è stata valutata per comprendere l’eventuale attitudine all’acquisto di questi nuovi prodotti arricchiti.This PhD thesis deals with the valorization of vegetable by-products in order to use them as new ingredients for the formulation of traditional and/or new food products to enhance their properties and to prolong shelf-life of foods. This project, by following the concept of circular economy, environmental sustainability and by reducing food waste, aimed at exploit and recover fruit and vegetable by-products, which came from industrial processes and proved that these are underestimated products with a great potential. The aim of this Doctoral thesis was to adopt the concept of Green Chemistry, and the concept of by-products valorization to create new ingredients for the food industries. Thereafter, a patented, novel, non-thermal, non-invasive method that does not use any organic solvent was applied on fruit and vegetable by-products to obtain new ingredients. This was the starting point for the production of foods enriched with vegetable by-products, by understanding how the polyphenolic component, antioxidant activity, protein interactions, sensorial properties and microbial growth were influenced. Finally, the consumers opinion was observed to comprehend their attitude at buying these newly formulated fortified food products
Between Public History of Education and identity dissemination: the role of Italian American Museums
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Il divieto di accompagnamento coattivo del querelante-testimone al vaglio della Corte Costituzionale
No full textGlobal Andrology Forum Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Premature Ejaculation
No full textPurpose: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a commonly encountered male sexual dysfunction (MSD) with various definitions, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, leading to significant heterogeneity and controversy in its management. This study aimed to explore the global practice patterns of the diagnosis and management of PE.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, global, online survey on PE was conducted using a questionnaire developed by an international cohort of experts. Results were analyzed using R version 4.1.2. Additionally, expert recommendations were formulated using a modified Delphi method.
Results: The survey was completed by 264 participants from 41 countries. The majority of respondents were below the age of 45 years and were urologists focusing on andrology and sexual health. PE diagnosis was primarily based (by 61.5%) on an intravaginal ejaculatory latency time of less than one minute. Lifelong PE was the most common category reported (47.7%), and most respondents (84.2%) observed ante-portas PE in less than 25% of cases. Distinguishing PE from erectile dysfunction was challenging for many respondents (60.7%). Diabetes mellitus was the most common comorbidity (17.1%). Pharmacological therapy was the most common treatment method (34.3%), with dapoxetine being the most preferred medication (37.9%). Surgical methods were infrequently used. Emerging treatments like hyaluronic acid gel glans augmentation were favored by only 11.7%. Patient satisfaction was the primary criterion for successful PE treatment (55.9%), and cost was a significant concern for many (35.5%).
Conclusions: This global survey highlights significant diversity in the diagnostic and treatment strategies for PE. Standard diagnostic criteria are generally accepted, off-label medication is widely used in therapy, and the role of surgery is still controversial. A multi-modal therapy approach, tailored to the patient's specific needs, is favored. Further research into the neurobiology of PE and the development of effective and safe options is crucial for improving the management of PE
The Methodologies of Climate and Environmental Risk Analysis and Measurement
No full textThe chapter outlines global and European initiatives to raise awareness of the consequences of climate change in the world of finance. After describing physical climate risk and transitional climate risk and their possible impact on the financial system, we explain the inherent characteristics of climate risk and the difficulties related to its assessment. Climate economy models that are useful for understanding the interactions between the economy and climate and for constructing scenarios for stress tests have been then examined. Finally, we illustrate the impact of climate risks on stock and bond markets and how climate risk can be managed through hedging portfolios
