2,175 research outputs found
Food Industry 4.0 and The Challenges of Food Safety in Italy in Covid-19 Pandemic Era
No full textThe food industry has been hit by the fourth revolution turning it towards digital transformation. Digital technologies are used for production, control and distribution of food with the aim to maintain food industry productive, sustainable and competitive and their implementation are supported by the food legislation. Italy, because of its long tradition in this sector has become one
of the international reference points for Food-Tech research and development.
However, Italian food industry is facing some obstacles in this digital renewal, among these, the lack of specific skills and specific information. The recent pandemic from Covid-19 has forced the world towards digital technologies giving a strong impulse to this sector. In this context, it is confirmed that digital transformation together with smart technologies are already the greatest challenges for the food industry
The use of gamification for food handlers' training in a large–retail company: preliminary outcomes
No full textFood handlers' training is one of the prerequisites to establishing and maintaining a safe food
environment; therefore, adopting effective and efficient training methodologies is
determinant. Conventional lectures can lead to limited effectiveness, loss of attention, lack
of engagement over relevant organizational costs, and poor flexibility. In addition, different
workers’ ethnicities and educational backgrounds can create further limitations and should
be considered to overcome learning barriers. This study aimed to present the initial outcomes
of the implementation of Food Safety Trainer (FST) WebApp, developed as an innovative
training tool for food handlers based on gamification. The project is the result of a partnership
between the University of Pisa and a large retail company. After a design phase, the WebApp
was released online and made accessible from pc. From February to September 2022, FST
underwent a testing phase in 26/94 retailers’ stores of different sizes and complexity,
reaching 1,112 food operators. This testing phase allowed to collect initial feedback on the
new training methodology and assess the technical reliability of the platform. The
administration of a questionnaire to the stores’ managers (20 answers), permitted to gather
first impressions and suggestions about FST use, and to address the later implementation.
Results showed a good appreciation of the gamification method (70% of 4-5 on a scale of 1-
5) and considered it better than the traditional one (70%). Higher engagement and shared
knowledge were considered major strengths. The customized graphical interface and userfriendly
usage are expected to promote an active learning and the option of choosing
between single or multiple game session makes FST appropriate both for individual insight
and team building activity. During 2023 the company will adopt FST in all its stores and the
study will continue with a comparison between the stores’ non-conformities identified before
FST adoption and after a suitable period of its implementation. Meanwhile, other food
companies are adopting FST, that will be tested both as an integration and a full alternative
to traditional training
Le lapidi in volgare
No full textAnalisi delle lapidi in volgare presenti anticamente nella cinta muraria trecentesca di Firenz
Renal Measures in Healthy Italian Trotter Foals and Correlation Between Renal and Biometric Measures: Preliminary Study
No full textThe aim of this study was to evaluate ultrasonographic renal measures in healthy foals aged 1–6 weeks and to verify the correlation between biometric measures to ultrasonographic renal ones. A total of nine Italian trotter foals born in the same stud farm and underwent similar management conditions were enrolled. Inclusion criteria were normal gestation time, unassisted delivery, and normal physical examination at all evaluation times. Length and height of both kidneys were measured by ultrasound weekly from 1 to 6 weeks of life, along with the thoracic and the middle third of the metacarpal area circumferences. Data were expressed as mean and standard deviation, and distribution was evaluated. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied to verify differences related to time. The Pearson correlation test was carried out to evaluate the linearity between time versus all the parameters measured. Student's t test was used to verify differences in ultrasound measures between right and left kidney at all recorded times. The Pearson test was applied to a mean-variance matrix to verify the correlation between each biometrical versus all renal measures. Significance level was set at P <.05. One-way ANOVA showed differences in biometric and renal measures related to time. Correlation test revealed a linear growth. Differences in ultrasound renal measures between right and left kidney were obtained. Correlation was found between biometrical parameters versus kidney measures. Renal measures and differences between left and right kidneys were in line with literature. Correlation test revealed a linear growth. Renal growth is correlated with age and biometric measure
Towards digitalisation of food safety management systems – enablers and constraints
No full textEnsuring the integrity, efficacy, efficiency, and reliability of the food safety management system (FSMS) has become imperative for every food business operator (FBO) as part of the interconnected food supply chains and essential to overcoming global food challenges. The 4th industrial revolution process creates new opportunities for FBOs, prompting a re-evaluation of the design, operation, and maintenance of FSMS. This article presents the findings of a Delphi study aimed to generate insights into the enablers, and technological and managerial constraints of introducing digitalisation in prerequisite programs (PRPs) and HACCP activities, the cornerstones of FSMS. The panel comprised experts from academia, industry, and consultancy to obtain a broad perspective. The experts suggested and agreed on how digitalisation can enable the design, operation, and maintenance of PRPs and HACCP-related activities. Regarding the managerial and technical/technological constraints, we observed a greater dispersion of agreement amongst the experts than the enablers. Typical managerial/organisational-related challenges encompass financial impact, lack of motivation/resistance to change, need for specific digital competencies/training, and absence of a clear regulatory framework. Technical/technological constraints included aspects such as lack of system adaptability/flexibility and user-friendliness, data entry workload, and ensuring system reliability. The research contributes to a better understanding of how digitalisation could enable the design, operation and maintenance of PRP and HACCP-based FSMS, and offers insights into the potential practical and policy implications of FSMS digitalisation. Future research could conduct case studies to evaluate FSMS digitalisation at the firm level, systematically assessing the tangible benefits and the barriers encountered by FBOs
Food safety culture in food companies: evaluation of the perception of food safety culture in three Tuscan food companies
No full textThe Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2021/382 (European Commission, 2021), amending the Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 (European Commission, 2004), introduced the obligation for companies to establish and maintain a food safety culture ( FSC). The methodology to evaluate, implement, and enhance the level of FSC is up to the individual companies. This study aimed to investigate the perception of FSC among the employees of 3 Tuscan medium-sized enterprises in the food sector, producing cured meat ( A), dairy products (B), and frozen fish products (C).The survey was conducted through the development and administration of a questionnaire based on a 5 points Likert scale, referring to different aspects of FSC, organized in 6 sections with 5-6 statements each and subjected to a percentage of employees between 76 and 85%, classified also by the length of service (<= 3 and >3 years). For all the companies, the minimum median and mode value for scores obtained by the different sections was 4, and the minimum median and mode value for the single statement was 3 (A, B; except for a bimodal value 2-4) and 4 (C). The section awareness and perception of risk showed the highest mean scores in all companies. As for the length of service, senior employees gave lower scores than junior ones in all sections in B and 3 sections in C. Overall, the results of the questionnaires showed a good perception of FSC, even though it was possible to identify some partial weaknesses
Martina Drijverová and her literary works for children (author´s portrait)
No full textThis thesis Martina Drijverova and her literatur for children (the author´s portrait) is engaged in work of writer and screenwriter Martina Drijeverová. She is an excellent writer of literature for children. In the first part of this work her story writing is mentioned and the second part deals with her fairy-tale writing. The other author´s work written for children is in the third part. The conclusion of this thesis appreciates the author´s credit in literature for chidlren. Analysis of some books are available. The supplementary part is composed of autor´s biography and her photograph, some book covers, list of the autor´s work {--} televiews, radio plays and serials, audio tapes and CDs, stage plays, books written in Braille
HERStory Makers 2022: Martina Čagalj
No full textMartina Čagalj is a PhD candidate at the University of Split studying seaweeds as a potential source of bioactive compounds. She took part in HERStory Makers 2022.What is HERStory Makers?HERStory Makers is a social media competition for female-identifying early career researchers to share their research, their career journeys, and to inspire the next generation. Winners are selected by public vote. HERStory Makers is also part of EXPLORATHON, Scotland's contribution to European Researchers' Night.In 2022-23, EXPLORATHON was supported by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council [grant number EP/X020894/1].Author contributions to contentMartina Čagalj conceived, planned, and recorded the video content. Kirsty Ross edited the video content to insert HERStory Maker credits, add subtitles, and maintain video length below Twitter/X limit of 2 mins and 20 secs, prior to scheduling the social media posts.</p
The role of data science in software development
No full textauthor: Martina WeberMasterarbeit Universität Innsbruck 201
The role of data science in software development
No full textauthor: Martina WeberMasterarbeit Universität Innsbruck 201
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