scholarly journals Disclosure of Nanomaterials under Nanotechnology Product Inventory, Voluntary Certification, and Voluntary Labelling

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Akhmal Hasmin ◽  
Zinatul Ashiqin Zainol ◽  
Rahmah Ismail ◽  
Juan Matmin
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Institutional Approach ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Voluntary Certification ◽  
Certification Programme ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Product Inventory

Nanotechnology has revolutionised the food industry and flooded the consumers’ market worldwide with engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), creating concerns on potential risks towards safety and health. This article analyses the institutional approach for disclosure of information on the presence of ENMs in food products and their limitations. It adopts a doctrinal approach and content analysis by examining relevant literature on disclosure of nanomaterials from journal articles and books from online databases and institutional websites. To overcome the limitations of the institutional approach of nanotechnology product inventories, voluntary certification programme, and voluntary labelling, this article proposes that the information disclosed must be in full and accurate. More importantly, the information on potential risks of exposure, use of nanotechnology, or presence of nanomaterials must be verified and constantly updated. This study hopes to significantly contribute to improving the transparency of nanofood information systems.

scholarly journals Blockchain Technology in the Food Industry: A Review of Potentials, Challenges and Future Research Directions

Logistics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Abderahman Rejeb ◽  
John G. Keogh ◽  
Suhaiza Zailani ◽  
Horst Treiblmaier ◽  
Karim Rejeb
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Illicit Trade ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Business Customers

Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising technology with far-reaching implications for the food industry. The combination of immutability, enhanced visibility, transparency and data integrity provides numerous benefits that improve trust in extended food supply chains (FSCs). Blockchain can enhance traceability, enable more efficient recall and aids in risk reduction of counterfeits and other forms of illicit trade. Moreover, blockchain can enhance the integrity of credence claims such as sustainably sourced, organic or faith-based claims such as kosher or halal by integrating the authoritative source of the claim (e.g., the certification body or certification owner) into the blockchain to verify the claim integrity and reassure business customers and end consumers. Despite the promises and market hype, a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits and challenges of blockchain in FSCs is still missing. To bridge this knowledge gap, we present the findings from a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of sixty-one (61) journal articles and synthesize existing research. The main benefits of blockchain technology in FCSs are improved food traceability, enhanced collaboration, operational efficiencies and streamlined food trading processes. Potential challenges include technical, organizational and regulatory issues. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of our research and present several ideas for future research.

Traumatic Digital Amputations of the Foot Inflicted by Pet Cat upon Individual with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

2013 ◽  
Vol 103 (5) ◽  
pp. 441-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Hoffman ◽  
Kenneth Donovan
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Potential Risks

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common cause of many lower-extremity complications. This case study illustrates the potential perils of pet ownership associated with diabetes and neuropathy. The case describes an incident resulting in traumatic digital amputations inflicted by a patient’s pet feline while she was sleeping. In presenting this case, the potential risks of pet ownership for patients with DPN are discussed along with a review of the relevant literature. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(5): 441–444, 2013)

scholarly journals Travel, Pilgrimage and Health Hazards

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-90
Author(s):  
Shariq Rashid Masoodi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Anticipatory Guidance ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Potential Risks

Today more people are travelling than ever before. Travel uWith more people travelling, health care professionals should become more familiar with some of the unique health issues associated with travel and pilgrimage.Travel has some unique safety and health issues, especially for the young and the elderly. Physicians need to be aware of the health issues related to travelling, identify people at risk for health problems during travel, and provide appropriate anticipatory guidance. Many guidelines have been developed to help inform physicians about some of the health issues of people travelling. These guidelines are to provide information on the risks of travel to people, determine which pre-existing health conditions may be complicated by a particular mode of travel, and offer preventative measures that can minimize potential risks to people during the travel. sed to be a leisure which could only be afforded by a few.... JMS 2012;15(2):87-90

scholarly journals Intangible assets in the process of internationalization

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-78
Author(s):  
Łukasz Bryl
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Employee Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Online Databases

AbstractThe aim of this article is to determine the current state of impact of various forms of intangible assets on the internationalization process. For the purpose of the paper meta-analysis was adopted as a method of the study. English-language peer-reviewed journal articles were analyzed only with the help of: EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, Emerald, JSTOR, ProQuest and Wiley Online databases. The search was aimed at newest papers (after 2012), however some older articles (with regard to their value) were included in the analysis as well. Based on the conducted analysis, there was observed a significant and positive link between the level of employee education and internationalization probability and extent. The effect of the wages on internationalization is stage dependent. Under certain assumptions there is a positive and strong relationship between R&D intensity and internationalization. Advertising spending do not foster the process of internationalization. The practical contribution of this research is twofold. First, it provides valuable insight for practitioners which intangible assets and how foster various modes of the internationalization process. Second, it describes upon which conditions the interrelation between firm intangible assets and internationalization is significant and positive.

scholarly journals Perceptions of nanotechnology utilization in food: a pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Urša Kogovšek ◽  
Boris Kovač ◽  
Katarina Babnik
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Nanotechnology is a science field that includes research and applications carriedout in the sphere of below 100 nanometers. Nanofood is the result of the usageof nanotechnology in food production, processing, and packaging. The paperpresents results of a pilot study on perceptions of nanotechnology and its use infood production. A questionnaire was developed for the purpose of the study thatmeasured knowledge, perceptions and attitudes towards nanotechnology andnanoproducts in general and in food industry. The results of the analysissuggested lack of knowledge about nanotechnology and its utilisation in foodproduction. Motivation of respondents to purchase nanoproducts is low, mostlydue to perceptions of possible changes in food caused by the use ofnanotechnology. The respondents are aware of their poor understanding ofnanotechnology and perceive potential risks related to the utilisation ofnanotechnology. Education of consumers in relation to nanotechnology and itsutilisation in manucaturing, especially in food production, is a necessary step infuture development of this field.

Nanotechnology in the Food Industry

2015 ◽  
pp. 218-239
Author(s):  
Shabir Ahmad Mir ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Shah
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Food Stability

This chapter addresses the potential application of nanotechnology in various areas of the food industry. Nanotechnology is having an impact on several aspects of the food industry, from product development to packaging processes. Nanotechnology is capable of solving the very complex set of engineering and scientific challenges in the food processing industries. This chapter focuses on exploring the role of nanotechnology in enhancing food stability at the various stages of processing. Research has highlighted the prospective role of nanotechnology use in the food sector, including nanoencapsulation, nanopackaging, nanoemulsions, nanonutraceuticals, and nanoadditives. Industries are developing nanomaterials that will make a difference not only in the taste of food but also in food safety and the health benefits that food delivers. While proposed applications of nanotechnologies are wide and varied, developments are met with some caution as progress may be stifled by lack of governance and potential risks.

Blockchain

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikhil Kant
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
Effective Decision ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Effective Decision Making ◽  
Commercial Applications

Blockchain, having proved its commercial applications, is receiving increasing interest in the context of ODL system, which has flourished with the support of ICTs. ODL system cannot remain insulated from the associated potential risks of ignoring it and opportunities of embracing it. ODL institutions tend to gain competitive advantage by enhancing capabilities of combining resources. Intangible resources such as technological innovations are more strategically significant than tangible resources. ODL system is yet to taste the benefits of using blockchain. ODL institutions might use it as a resource to fill the gaps between needs, priorities, models, and practices for effective decision making anticipating future trends. The issue of considering it as a resource of competitive advantage for ODL system faces inadequacy of relevant literature. This chapter is an exploratory study considering blockchain as a resource of competitive advantage for ODL system. The significance of the chapter will be for the professionals, policymakers, researchers, governments, and regulators.

Nanotechnology in the Food Industry

2017 ◽  
pp. 1165-1181
Author(s):  
Shabir Ahmad Mir ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Shah
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Food Stability

This chapter addresses the potential application of nanotechnology in various areas of the food industry. Nanotechnology is having an impact on several aspects of the food industry, from product development to packaging processes. Nanotechnology is capable of solving the very complex set of engineering and scientific challenges in the food processing industries. This chapter focuses on exploring the role of nanotechnology in enhancing food stability at the various stages of processing. Research has highlighted the prospective role of nanotechnology use in the food sector, including nanoencapsulation, nanopackaging, nanoemulsions, nanonutraceuticals, and nanoadditives. Industries are developing nanomaterials that will make a difference not only in the taste of food but also in food safety and the health benefits that food delivers. While proposed applications of nanotechnologies are wide and varied, developments are met with some caution as progress may be stifled by lack of governance and potential risks.

Blue-Green Coalitions: Fighting for the Right to Know

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Mayer
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Right To Know ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Right To Know ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship

The fight for information on the use, storage, and release of toxic substances in and from workplaces has been often referred to as the struggle for the right to know. The frustration of occupational safety-and-health activists in trying to obtain information on product names and potential risks closely mirrors that uphill struggle to access information from the state and industry faced by environmental activists. Given the similarities between the two situations, collaboration on the right to know produced a formidable alliance between the two movements—especially in New Jersey, where the dense population and the close proximity of industry to that population produced a powerful blend of anti-toxics and pro-union activism that redefined the relationship between blues and greens. This blue-green coalition, the New Jersey Work Environment Council, has existed since the 1980s and has continuously led the fight for safer workplaces and a cleaner environment by building bridges between labor groups and environmental activists.

scholarly journals Research Synthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 598-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Roberts ◽  
Emily Gilbert ◽  
Nick Allum ◽  
Léïla Eisner
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Response Error ◽  
Response Strategies ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Different Types

Abstract Herbert Simon’s (1956) concept of satisficing provides an intuitive explanation for the reasons why respondents to surveys sometimes adopt response strategies that can lead to a reduction in data quality. As such, the concept rapidly gained popularity among researchers after it was first introduced to the field of survey methodology by Krosnick and Alwin (1987), and it has become a widely cited buzzword linked to different forms of response error. In this article, we present the findings of a systematic review involving a content analysis of journal articles published in English-language journals between 1987 and 2015 that have drawn on the satisficing concept to evaluate survey data quality. Based on extensive searches of online databases, and an initial screening exercise to apply the study’s inclusion criteria, 141 relevant articles were identified. Guided by the theory of survey satisficing described by Krosnick (1991), the methodological features of the shortlisted articles were coded, including the indicators of satisficing analyzed, the main predictors of satisficing, and the presence of main or interaction effects on the prevalence of satisficing involving indicators of task difficulty, respondent ability, and respondent motivation. Our analysis sheds light on potential differences in the extent to which satisficing theory holds for different types of response error, and highlights a number of avenues for future research.

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