Utilization of milk whey still remains one of the most serious problems of the modern world dairy industry. Because of high biological value of whey […]
Experimental research of proximity sensors for application in mobile robotics in greenhouse environment
Mobile robots for greenhouse automation are not yet used commercially, but scientific research are being performed in various aspects of using robots in greenhouses. For […]
Comparative study on anti-oxidant activity of garlic grown in different regions
Currently reliance on natural products such as garlic and other vegetables is gaining popularity to combat various physiological threats including oxidative stress, cardiovascular complexities, cancer […]
A multi-factor approach to evaluate environmental impact statements
The goal of this study is to develop a method for assessing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) according to various criteria, and to develop recommendations to […]
Resource assessment for potato biorefinery: Side stream potential in Northern Ostrobothnia
Potato industry side-streams consist of a significant amount of the original biomass. However, tightened demands of EU legislation together with the costs of side stream […]
Liposomal beta-carotene as a functional additive in dairy products
Encapsulation is of growing use in food technologies for various bioactive compounds. The study addresses the aspect of possible improved physiological activity that encapsulated form […]
Overview of the waste-to-energy sector in Latvia: driving forces for a cluster creation
Waste to energy (WTE) sector includes collecting and pre-treatment of various types of organic and recyclable waste that is used as feedstock for conversion technologies […]
Effect of cold treatment on the amino acid composition of veal
Veal is a promising raw material for use in the daily diet, as well as for production of functional and dietary foods. However the effect […]
The microbiological environment in specific rooms of a university campus
The aim of this paper is to present the results of a microclimatic research focused on the microbiological contamination in different rooms of the campus […]
The feasibility of phase change materials in building structures for saving heating energy in the Nordic climate
The study is based on a nearly two-decade research at the Department of Civil Engineering at the Tampere University of Technology (Finland). The purpose of […]