Post-Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables | Chapter 9 | Current Perspectives in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 7

 Fruit and vegetable harvest management must be done well in order to maximize quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase shelf life. The reasons of post-harvest losses, different post-harvest technologies, and treatments meant to reduce losses and maintain the quality of harvested product. Physiological changes, mechanical damage, incorrect handling and transportation, unfavorable weather conditions, and pest infestations are some of the causes of post-harvest losses. Many post-harvest technologies and treatments have been developed to address these issues. These include the use of technologies to delay senescence and decay, controlled atmosphere storage to control oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and pre-cooling techniques to lower temperature and slow down physiological processes. Post-harvest procedures including washing, sorting, grading, and waxing also aid in lowering microbial contamination and extending shelf life. Additionally, environmentally friendly ways to maintain freshness while minimizing the impact on the environment are provided by sustainable packaging. Real-time monitoring of the supply chain for environmental conditions and produce quality makes it possible to take prompt action to reduce losses and improve storage conditions.

Author(s) Details:

Sandeep Janghu,
Department of Food Technology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh – 791112, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Vikas Kumar,
Department of Food Science and Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, India.

Ashok Kumar Yadav,
Department of Food Technology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh – 791112, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

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Investigating the Awareness of Nutrition and Its Effects on Expectant Mothers in Selected Hospitals in the Greater Kumasi, Ghana | Chapter 04 | Innovations in Science and Technology Vol. 5

 During delivery and breastfeeding, proper nutrition is critical for the mother's and foetus' health. However, there is a lack of information on nutrition awareness and its impacts among pregnant moms in Greater Kumasi, which is the study's goal. For the study, the researchers used a mixed techniques approach. Expectant moms who attended antenatal services at Tafo and Suntreso government hospitals between May and July 2014, as well as nurses at the same facilities, were the study's target group. The questionnaire was used to gather data from pregnant moms, while the interview guide was designed for nurses. The 50 pregnant mothers and five senior nurses from each of the hospitals who agreed to participate in the study were chosen using quota and convenience sampling approaches. The conclusions from the quantitative data were reported using frequencies and percentages. The data was analysed and the results were presented in dabbles and charts using the Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS) Windows version 16.0 software. The study found that pregnant moms in Greater Kumasi had a moderate degree of dietary understanding. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the moms believed that nutritious meals were important for achieving good health and being strong enough to maintain the foetus. It was suggested that expecting moms' husbands, relatives, nurses, and other medical workers encourage them to consume a well-balanced diet.

Author(S) Details

Nkansah Asante Maureen
Presbyterian College of Education, P.O. Box 27, Akropong- Akuapem, E/ R, Ghana.

Osei-Agyemang Millicent
St. Monica’s College of Education, Mampong – Ashanti Region, Ghana.

Kate Bigson
Department of Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management, Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University, P. O. Box 553, Wa, Ghana.

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Effect of Oral Glucose on Pain Response in Infants during Invasive Procedures: A Review Article | Chapter 9 | Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 3

 Infants feel pain in the same way as older children and adults do, and perhaps more intensely. Despite being subjected to painful treatments, pain management in newborn neonates has been largely disregarded in more clinical settings. Furthermore, invasive operations have had a significant impact on newborns and babies, and it is thought that non-pharmacological approaches such as the administration of oral glucose before and during procedures may ease discomfort and provide a safe method of analgesia. This review article will assist us in determining the impact of oral glucose on infants' pain responses during invasive procedures.

Author (S) Details

Nirmali Gogoi
Department of Pediatric Nursing, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam, India.

Doris Lalbiakzuali
Department of Child Health Nursing, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam, India.

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