• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권8호
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• pp.210-216
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• 2023

Demand prediction is an essential component of any business or supply chain. Large retailers need to keep track of tens of millions of items flows each day to ensure smooth operations and strong margins. The demand prediction is in the epicenter of this planning tornado. For business processes in retail companies that deal with a variety of products with short shelf life and foodstuffs, forecast accuracy is of the utmost importance due to the shifting demand pattern, which is impacted by an environment of dynamic and fast response. All sectors strive to produce the ideal quantity of goods at the ideal time, but for retailers, this issue is especially crucial as they also need to effectively manage perishable inventories. In light of this, this research aims to show how Machine Learning approaches can help with demand forecasting in retail and future sales predictions. This will be done in two steps. One by using historic data and another by using open data of weather conditions, fuel, Consumer Price Index (CPI), holidays, any specific events in that area etc. Several machine learning algorithms were applied and compared using the r-squared and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) assessment metrics. The suggested method improves the effectiveness and quality of feature selection while using a small number of well-chosen features to increase demand prediction accuracy. The model is tested with a one-year weekly dataset after being trained with a two-year weekly dataset. The results show that the suggested expanded feature selection approach provides a very good MAPE range, a very respectable and encouraging value for anticipating retail demand in retail systems.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.505-511
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• 2023

This study investigated the effect of transglutaminase (TGase) and polysaccharide kappa carrageenan on the texture, chemical, and microbiological qualities of refrigerated unmarketable rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Gel strength increased substantially in TGase-treated samples, and was adding kappa carrageenan resulted in no significant difference. SDS-PAGE results confirmed that the myosin heavy chain band with a molecular weight of 205-250 kDa was weakened in trout meat treated with 1% TGase, which led to cross-linking reactions between proteins. The volatile basic nitrogen (VBN) increased in all samples during storage at 4℃ for 10 days; however, the samples treated with 0.5% and 1% kappa carrageenan had the lowest VBN. The viable cell count increased in all samples treated with TGase and kappa carrageenan; however, an increase in TGase enzyme and kappa carrageenan concentration successfully hindered total bacteria growth. Thus, adding 1% TGase and 1% kappa carrageenan to refrigerated unmarketable rainbow trout formulations can optimize quality characteristics.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.225-243
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• 2023

Large amounts of additives are used during meat product processing to maintain product quality and shelf life. With the growing interest in healthy foods, natural plant-based additives are being used as alternatives to synthetic additives. In this study, six types of natural extracts with excellent antibacterial activity were selected, and their antibacterial and antioxidant activities against four types of pathogens were evaluated in various combinations. In addition, the pH, color, amount of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), and growth of pathogenic microorganisms were analyzed during the storage of sausages treated with various combinations of these extracts. The natural extract mixtures exhibited different antibacterial activities, depending on the combination. Compared to grapefruit seed extract, a mixture of natural extracts extracted with ethanol (M4) reduced the Escherichia coli content by more than 99.9% after 8 days of storage and slowed the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. by more than 80% after 14 days. Compared to untreated (NC) and grapefruit extract (PC)-treated sausages, sausages treated with the natural extract mixtures showed a significant decrease in CIE L^* and an increase in CIE a^* and CIE b^* (p < 0.05). The pH value was significantly lower in sausages containing natural extract mixtures than in the NC and PC sausages (p < 0.05). The natural plant extract mixtures significantly prevented lipid oxidation (p < 0.05). In summary, different types of natural extract mixtures have a synergistic effect when used together, suggesting that natural preservatives can generally inhibit the growth of microorganisms and oxidation of processed meat.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.169-184
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• 2012

All firms require new stimulus to spurt growth. Therefore it is necessary to successfully develop new products and to employ appropriate marketing practices for the new products to enter and settle in the market. Binggrae, a Korean company that specializes in dairy and processed dairy products, introduced a ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee product, 'a Café la' to expand its business into the coffee market in 2008. Binggrae was a latecomer in the RTD coffee market but a Café la has shown an impressive average sales growth rate of 115% as of 2011 since the launch. Moreover, it is a steady bestselling coffee brand among the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)bottle category. Binggrae found potential and opportunity in the growing coffee market and made efforts to develop a new product that can be differentiated from the existing products. The result was PET bottle coffee, which was more portable and convenient to drink than coffee products offered in cups or cans. PET bottle coffee is produced through the patented Aseptic Filing System, thus the original coffee flavor stays fresh when combined with milk and has a longer shelf life than coffee products in cups. Moreover, as the taste of coffee consumers has become more sophisticated, Binggrae developed a premium product by differentiating the product processing method and by using higher-quality Arabica beans. After launching the new product, the company also employed a well-designed communication strategy. First, Binggrae was able to confirm the level of market demand and market potential for the product by employing BTL (Below the Line) marketing strategies through the consumers' word-of-mouth. Afterwards, the company invested its resources for a full-scale ATL (Above the Line) marketing campaign. Later a Café la's TV commercial effectively portrayed the product's characteristics, and succeeded in raising consumer awareness of the product. As a result, a Café la has become the bestselling brand in the PET bottle coffee market. The successful new product marketing strategy of Binggrae'sa Café la offers many valuable implications for companies planning to launch new products in the future.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.179-190
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• 2023

Currently, various probiotics are being used to improve the nutrition of companion animals. They are widely sold as additives in companion animal foods because of the numerous gastrointestinal and immune health benefits for dogs and cats. Therefore, extensive research is being conducted to improve quality and safety during manufacturing and to extend the shelf life of companion animal foods by adding probiotics. The manufacturing process must be conducted such that the characteristics and efficacy of probiotics added to food are optimally beneficial for companion animals. Therefore, this review aims to address the overall characteristics of the probiotic strains used and to examine the various methods through which probiotics are added to companion animal foods.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.1128-1149
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• 2023

In order to extend the shelf life of refrigerating raw lamb by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, preventing the oxidation of fat and protein, and absorbing the juice outflow of lamb during storage, an active packaging system based on plastic/gelatin bilayer film with essential oil was developed in this study. Three kinds of petroleum-derived plastic films, oriented polypropylene (OPP), polyethylene terephthalate, and polyethylene, were coated with gelatin to make bilayer films for lamb preservation. The results showed significant improvement in the mechanical properties, oxygen, moisture, and light barriers of the bilayer films compared to the gelatin film. The OPP/gelatin bilayer film was selected for further experiments because of its highest acceptance by panelists. If the amount of juice outflow was less than 350% of the mass of the gelatin layer, it was difficult for the gelatin film to separate from lamb. With the increase in essential oil concentration, the water absorption capacity decreased. The OPP/gelatin bilayer films with 20% mustard or 10% oregano essential oils inhibited the growth of bacteria in lamb and displayed better mechanical properties. Essential oil decreased the brightness and light transmittance of the bilayer films and made the film yellow. In conclusion, our results suggested that the active packaging system based on OPP/gelatin bilayer film was more suitable for raw lamb preservation than single-layer gelatin film or petroleum-derived plastic film, but need further study, including minimizing the amount of essential oil, enhancing the mechanical strength of the gelatin film after water absorption.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.729-742
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• 2023

The consumption of king oyster mushrooms has steadily increased owing to their unique flavor and delicate texture. This study extended the storage period of king oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii ) via gamma irradiation. Irradiated samples (0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 kGy) were stored at 4℃ with 80% relative humidity for up to 28 days, and the experiments were conducted every 7 day. Microbiological analysis revealed a dose-dependent reduction in total aerobic bacteria, Pseudomonas spp., and yeasts and molds, and gamma irradiation above 2 kGy effectively controlled microbial contamination for up to 28 days. At the 28th day of storage, the irradiated king oyster mushrooms exhibited delayed browning through the reduction of tyrosinase activity. Moreover, firmness reduction (%) was 80.59±1.89% for the non-irradiated group and 42.80±1.28, 34.57±1.13, 31.05±3.24, and 39.73±0.94% for the irradiated group (0.5, 1, 2, and 3 kGy), respectively. These results were supported by the scanning electron microscopy photos, which showed smaller pores in the irradiated group than in the non-irradiated group. This study demonstrated that 2 kGy of gamma irradiation effectively reduces microbial contamination and delays the browning and softening of king oyster mushrooms for up to 28 days.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.97-108
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• 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the online agricultural and food products market has experienced substantial expansion. This study aims to examine the factors influencing consumers' online purchasing behavior, their satisfaction levels regarding price and quality, the frequency of online transactions, and their future purchasing intentions concerning key short-term non-timber forest products. The analysis is based on survey responses obtained from 1,000 consumers across the nation. Results reveal that while online purchasing of non-timber forest products may not be as active compared to other sectors, various consumer behavior characteristics such as online purchase experience, socio-economic variables, online purchase dependency, and information utilization significantly influence purchasing decisions. These findings shed light on the understanding of consumer behavior through online platforms, particularly in non-timber forest products where analytical attempts have been relatively scarce compared to other agricultural products. The insights derived from this analysis could serve as fundamental data for understanding online consumption patterns, especially in sectors where research on consumer behavior remains limited. To expand the consumption of short-shelf-life perishable goods, which relatively have lower online consumption compared to other fresh agricultural products, it is necessary to conduct analyses that identify the socioeconomic characteristics and corresponding needs of consumers. Additionally, analyses should be conducted to explore the potential for developing and utilizing processed foods for online consumption. These analyses should be carried out in conjunction with an understanding the socio-economic characteristics identified in this study.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.375-382
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• 2015

곰취의 수확 후 품질 유지와 출하시기 연장을 위한 MAP 저장의 기초 연구로서 3년에 걸쳐 CA 환경 최적화 연구를 수행하였다. 4월과 5월에 수확한 곰취는 차압통풍 예냉 방식으로 $4^{\circ}C$까지 품온을 낮춘 후 펀치 홀 MAP(일반 공기 조성과 같은 대조구) 및 CA 환경을 조성하였다. 대조구로서 MA 포장은 펀치 홀 천공 처리한 PP 필름 봉지를 활용하였다. CA 환경은 1년차에는 $O_2$ 1, 3% 2개 농도에 각각 $CO_2$ 5, 10%를 조합한 $2{\times}2$ 요인 처리, 2년차에는 $O_2$ 3% 고정에 $CO_2$ 0, 2.5, 5% 3개 처리, 3년차에는 $O_2$ 3%와 $CO_2$ 2.5, 5% 2개 처리를 설정하여 단계적인 최적화 과정을 거쳤다. 1년차 실험 결과, $O_2$ 1, 3%와 무관하게 $CO_2$ 10% 조합 CA 조건에서는 호흡속도의 감소와 함께 흑변 증상이 심하게 발생하였다. 2, 3년차에는 CA 저장에서도 장해 발생률이 뚜렷하게 나타나지 않았으나 4주 이상 저장 + 유통 후에는 대조구에 비해 다소 높은 경향이었다. 저장 4주 + 유통 5일 후에 조사한 조직감과 외관 상품성은 $O_2$ 3% + $CO_2$ 2.5% CA 저장에서 우수하였으나 CA 조성에 따른 저장기간 연장 효과는 크지 않았다. 연구 결과를 종합해 보면, 곰취는 이산화탄소 장해에 민감한 작물로서 상품성 유지를 위한 안전하고 효과적인 MAP 또는 CA 저장을 위한 $CO_2$ 농도 조성은 2.5% 수준이 적합한 것으로 판단되었다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.415-424
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 포장 한우 등심의 저장 시 각각 다른 저장고 내 온도와 상대습도가 저장 기간별 이화학적 품질과 저장성에 미치는 영향을 살펴보았다. 한우 등심의 냉장저장시 저장온도와 상대습도는 육색을 포함한 식육의 품질특성에 영향을 미치며, 식육의 지방산패와 미생물 증식속도에도 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과 포장된 한우육의 저장 시 온도를 낮추며 상대습도를 55% 수준으로 유지하는 것이 품질을 유지하면서 저장기간을 연장하는데 도움이 되는 것으로 사료되며, 추후 온 습도 뿐만 아니라 저장고 내의 여러 조건들의 조절을 통하여 소비자가 고품질의 한우육을 장기간 보관하며 섭취할 수 있는 방안을 제시하는 것이 향후 한우 소비의 증진을 위해 필요할 것으로 사료된다.