Vector Autoregression (VAR) is an econometric approach widely applied to examine interactions among economic variables, generate forecasts, and guide policy-related decisions. This research primarily captured short- to ...

Food components that offer health benefits are often referred to as bioactive compounds. Many bioactive compounds exhibit their antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects, ...

Psyllium husk, derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, has attracted substantial scientific interest in recent years due to its notable nutritional composition, functional properties, gelforming ability, and potential ...

The moisture content of feed ingredients plays a vital role in poultry feed processing, as it directly impacts the formulation of nutritionally balanced diets while influencing the quality and stability of feed. Therefore, ...

Heat stress is a significant challenge in dairy farming in Sri Lanka, particularly for highproducing Bos taurus breeds like Jersey cows. Unlike the more resilient Bos indicus cows, Jersey cows generate greater metabolic ...

Prebiotics are non-digestible food components that promote the growth and health of beneficial bacteria in the gut. This has the potential to increase the host’s health. Inulin is a widely studied prebiotic, but interest ...

Biomass combustion is a sustainable energy solution that reduces dependency on fossil fuels while minimising carbon emissions. This study aims to design and simulate a biomass combustion cogeneration unit to replace ...

Microplastics (MPs) are worldwide pollutants in water environments, and their global presence has become a major environmental concern. Microplastics are plastic particles < 5 mm, are either purposefully made or the ...

The application of biochar to soil is widely considered for carbon sequestration, primarily due to the higher stability of biochar compared to biomass and soil organic matter. However, carbon is partially lost during ...

As rice consumption continues to increase, large amounts of by-products from rice production are being generated. In South Korea, these rice production by-products account for 70% of all agricultural by-products, with ...