Factors influencing the willingness to pay a price premium for red meat with potential to improve consumer wellness in Australia and the United States of America.

This study determined consumers' attitudes towards physical and mental wellness related to red meat consumption and their willingness to pay (WTP) more for the meat. In 2019, two online surveys of red meat eaters were conducted in the USA (n = 1000) and Australia (n = 523) using commercial platforms. Results showed that over 90% of respondents indicated interest in purchasing red meat to improve their wellness status.

A qualitative study on the facilitators and barriers to adopting the N-of-1 trial methodology as part of clinical practice: potential versus implementation challenges.

Purpose: To investigate opinions among healthcare stakeholders whether implementation of the N-of-1 trial approach in clinical practice is a feasible way to optimize evidence-based treatment results for unique patients.

Methods: We interviewed clinicians, researchers, and a patient advocate ( = 13) with an interest in or experience with N-of-1 trials on the following topics: experience with N-of-1, measurement, validity and reliability, informally gathered data usability, and influence on physician-patient relationship. Interviews were analysed using qualitative, thematic analysis.

Fusion of three spectroscopic techniques for prediction of fatty acid in processed lamb.

The application of individual spectroscopic techniques for meat analysis has been widely explored. Attempts to fuse data from multiple spectroscopic instruments for meat analysis are still lacking. Comparative assessment of the performance of mid infrared (MIR), near infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy to estimate fatty acid (FA) composition in processed lamb was investigated.

Evaluating low- mid- and high-level fusion strategies for combining Raman and infrared spectroscopy for quality assessment of red meat.

The implementation of Raman and infrared spectroscopy with three data fusion strategies to predict pH and % IMF content of red meat was investigated. Raman and FTIR systems were utilized to assess quality parameters of intact red meat. Quantitative models were built using PLS, with model performances assessed with respect to the determination coefficient (R), root mean square error and normalized root mean square error (NRMSEP).

Robustness of hyperspectral imaging and PLSR model predictions of intramuscular fat in lamb M. longissimus lumborum across several flocks and years.

The percentage of intramuscular fat content of lamb meat is a key index of consumer acceptability. Hyperspectral imaging is a potential technique for in-line measurements of intramuscular fat in fresh meat. However, little work has been conducted to investigate the robustness of hyperspectral imaging data and associated multivariate models over time.

Non-invasive spectroscopic and imaging systems for prediction of beef quality in a meat processing pilot plant.

This study evaluated a range of diffuse reflectance spectroscopic (Vis-NIR spectrophotometers) and imaging (Hyperspectral imaging cameras) instruments for predicting pH, IMF and shear force values of beef in a meat processing pilot plant. A total of 364 beef striploin samples were evaluated and prediction models were developed using PLSR. Models for pH and IMF (except Vis snapshot camera) showed good fit with high R (0.

Rapid discrimination of intact beef, venison and lamb meat using Raman spectroscopy.

With increasing demand for fast and reliable techniques for intact meat discrimination, we explore the potential of Raman spectroscopy in combination with three chemometric techniques to discriminate beef, lamb and venison meat samples. Ninety (90) intact red meat samples were measured using Raman spectroscopy, with the acquired spectral data preprocessed using a combination of rubber-band baseline correction, Savitzky-Golay smoothing and standard normal variate transformation. PLSDA and SVM classification were utilized in building classification models for the meat discrimination, whereas PCA was used for exploratory studies.

Assessing factors influencing adolescents' dietary behaviours in urban Ethiopia using participatory photography.

Objective: To assess factors influencing dietary behaviours of adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Design: Using the qualitative participatory method Photovoice, participants received training on the basics of Photovoice and took photographs related to (un)healthy eating in their environment. Transcripts of individual interviews, focus group discussions and photographs were coded for thematic analysis.

Mentor mother support for mothers experiencing intimate partner violence in family practice: A qualitative study of three different perspectives on the facilitators and barriers of implementation.

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is highly prevalent and associated with physical and mental health problems. Mentor mother support is a low threshold intervention in family practice consisting of support by non-professionals trained to support mothers experiencing IPV. A mentor mother support study showed reduced exposure to IPV and decreased symptoms of depression.

Are gynaecological and pregnancy-associated conditions in family practice indicators of intimate partner violence?

Background: Some gynaecological and pregnancy-associated conditions are more common in abused women than in non-abused women, but this has not been examined in family practice.

Objective: We aimed to investigate intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence in family practice and to investigate whether gynaecological and pregnancy-associated conditions are more common in abused women than in non-abused women.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional waiting room survey in 12 family practices in the Netherlands in 2012.

How GPs value guidelines applied to patients with multimorbidity: a qualitative study.

Objectives: To explore and describe the value general practitioner (GPs) attribute to medical guidelines when they are applied to patients with multimorbidity, and to describe which benefits GPs experience from guideline adherence in these patients. Also, we aimed to identify limitations from guideline adherence in patients with multimorbidity, as perceived by GPs, and to describe their empirical solutions to manage these obstacles.

Design: Focus group study with purposive sampling of participants.

GPs' considerations in multimorbidity management: a qualitative study.

Background: Scientific evidence on how to manage multimorbidity is limited, but GPs have extensive practical experience with multimorbidity management.

Aim: To explore GPs' considerations and main objectives in the management of multimorbidity and to explore factors influencing their management of multimorbidity.

Design And Setting: Focus group study of Dutch GPs; with heterogeneity in characteristics such as sex, age and urbanisation.

Implementing mentor mothers in family practice to support abused mothers: study protocol.

Background: Intimate partner violence is highly prevalent and mostly affects women with negative consequences for their physical and mental health. Children often witness the violence which has negative consequences for their well-being too. Care offered by family physicians is often rejected because abused women experience a too high threshold.

Health care utilisation and problems in accessing health care of female undocumented immigrants in the Netherlands.

Objective: To obtain information about the actual use of health care facilities by undocumented women and to identify obstacles they experience in accessing health care facilities.

Methods: A mixed methods study, with structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, was chosen to obtain a complete understanding. One-hundred undocumented women were recruited.

Industrial application to cattle of a method for the early determination of meat ultimate pH.

A method to measure the approximate glycolytic potential of slaughter animals, and thus the ultimate pH, was applied for several months on the slaughter line of a cattle abattoir. The patented method (WO 00112844) determines a so-called glucose value from the hydrolysis of glycogen in a sample of Longissimus lumborum. The value is available before the dressed carcass is weighed and graded.

Comparison of EEG and ECoG for detecting cerebrocortical activity during slaughter of calves.

Parallel electrocorticograms (ECoG) and electroencephalograms (EEG) were recorded during stun-recovery and stun-slaughter of eight calves 4-6 weeks old. Epochs of 8·2 s duration, derived from the ECoG and EEG signals pre-stun, during recovery and during exsanguination, were compared for differences in power content and frequency distribution using Fast Fourier Transform analysis. ECoG signals recorded during the quiescent phase post-stun had a markedly lower power content compared with pre-stun, whereas the EEG signal showed no such reduction in power content.