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View article: Beyond hummus—an up-to-date scientific review of chickpeas, health, and environmental impact
Beyond hummus—an up-to-date scientific review of chickpeas, health, and environmental impact Open
Chickpeas ( Cicer arietinum L.), form part of the pulses group and have been cultivated and consumed for many years, providing beneficial nutritional properties, whilst also being considered as sustainable foods. The global market for chic…
View article: Cultural Perspectives on the Sustainable Use and Added Value of Plant-Based Food Dyes—A Case Study from Bulgaria
Cultural Perspectives on the Sustainable Use and Added Value of Plant-Based Food Dyes—A Case Study from Bulgaria Open
Raised personal health awareness and social environmental responsibility put pressure on the agri-food industry to adopt more sustainable ways of production, including the use of more natural ingredients, reducing waste, conservation and t…
View article: Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells Isolated by Explant Culture Method from Wharton’s Jelly and Subamnion Possess Similar Biological Characteristics
Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells Isolated by Explant Culture Method from Wharton’s Jelly and Subamnion Possess Similar Biological Characteristics Open
Human umbilical cord (UC) is an attractive source of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to its easy availability, non-invasive procedure of collection, and no ethical concerns. The ai…
View article: Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus among Equids in Bulgaria in 2022 and Assessment of Some Risk Factors
Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus among Equids in Bulgaria in 2022 and Assessment of Some Risk Factors Open
The aim of this study was to analyze the seroprevalence of West Nile virus (WNV) among equids in Bulgaria, confirm the results of a competitive ELISA versus the virus neutralization test (VNT) and investigate some predisposing factors for …
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Subjective Well-Being among Greek and Cypriot Adults
Exploring the Relationship between Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Subjective Well-Being among Greek and Cypriot Adults Open
Associations between subjective well-being (SWB) and dietary habits, employment status, and habitual activities are increasingly capturing the focus of researchers as well as policymakers worldwide. This study aimed to explore these associ…
View article: Traditionally used wild nitrogen-fixing plants in Bulgaria: the forgotten Lathyrus tuberosus
Traditionally used wild nitrogen-fixing plants in Bulgaria: the forgotten Lathyrus tuberosus Open
Tuberous nitrogen-fixing members of Fabaceae are currently studied as possible alternative crops that would permit cultivation on degraded soils and with reduced water use.The authors explore the historical and recent accounts of Lathyrus …
View article: A Case-Control Study of the Fokl Polymorphism of the Vitamin D Receptor Gene in Bulgarians With Lumbar Disc Herniation
A Case-Control Study of the Fokl Polymorphism of the Vitamin D Receptor Gene in Bulgarians With Lumbar Disc Herniation Open
View article: Sweet Basil between the Soul and the Table—Transformation of Traditional Knowledge on Ocimum basilicum L. in Bulgaria
Sweet Basil between the Soul and the Table—Transformation of Traditional Knowledge on Ocimum basilicum L. in Bulgaria Open
The study tracks the utilization of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil)—a garden plant popular for its ritual and ornamental value in the past, that is currently applied in various forms and ways as medicine, food, insect repellent, etc.—in …
View article: Granulated Animal Feed and Fuel Based on Sea Buckthorn Agro-Waste Biomass for Sustainable Berry Production
Granulated Animal Feed and Fuel Based on Sea Buckthorn Agro-Waste Biomass for Sustainable Berry Production Open
The industrial harvesting of sea buckthorn (SBT) berries with twigs and subsequent pruning creates a large volume of lignocellulosic agro-waste. This study aimed to valorize this agro-waste as a raw material for animal feed and fuel granul…
View article: Catching the Green—Diversity of Ruderal Spring Plants Traditionally Consumed in Bulgaria and Their Potential Benefit for Human Health
Catching the Green—Diversity of Ruderal Spring Plants Traditionally Consumed in Bulgaria and Their Potential Benefit for Human Health Open
The global climate and societal challenges in the recent years urge us to strengthen food security; thus, the rediscovery of wild foods and foraging practices is also part of the sustainability agenda. Utilization of underappreciated sourc…
View article: Double vena cava cranialis in a female Pug – a case report
Double vena cava cranialis in a female Pug – a case report Open
The purpose of the present case report was to describe an extremely rare variation of vena cava cranialis in a Pug dog observed during routine dissection. The right cranial vena cava was normally represented, while the left cranial vein wa…
View article: **Edible Ruderals
**Edible Ruderals Open
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View article: Lamiaceae Plants in Bulgarian Rural Livelihoods—Diversity, Utilization, and Traditional Knowledge
Lamiaceae Plants in Bulgarian Rural Livelihoods—Diversity, Utilization, and Traditional Knowledge Open
Lamiaceae comprises widely distributed medicinal and aromatic plants, many of which are traditionally used in European countries. The current study aimed to document Lamiaceae taxa used in rural Bulgaria (Southeast Europe) and to explore t…
View article: Ethnobotanical Knowledge on Herbs and Spices in Bulgarian Traditional Dry-Cured Meat Products
Ethnobotanical Knowledge on Herbs and Spices in Bulgarian Traditional Dry-Cured Meat Products Open
Artisan food production, with its unique flavors, is a source of knowledge about sustainable use of natural resources. This is because it reflects the skills of local communities in utilizing these resources (e.g., wild and cultivated plan…
View article: Exploring Hedonic and Eudaimonic Items of Well-Being in Mediterranean and Non-Mediterranean Countries: Influence of Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors
Exploring Hedonic and Eudaimonic Items of Well-Being in Mediterranean and Non-Mediterranean Countries: Influence of Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Open
Increased understanding of subjective well-being (SWB), as well as factors that influence it, are essential to enhance well-being at the individual and national level. We have applied a hedonic and eudaimonic 9-item composed tool (SWB scor…
View article: Enough to Feed Ourselves!—Food Plants in Bulgarian Rural Home Gardens
Enough to Feed Ourselves!—Food Plants in Bulgarian Rural Home Gardens Open
The home garden is a unique human-nature interspace that accommodates a diverse spectrum of plant species and provides multiple services to households. One of the most important roles of home gardens is to shelter the agricultural plant di…
View article: Persistent Moderate-to-Weak Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Low Scoring for Plant-Based Foods across Several Southern European Countries: Are We Overlooking the Mediterranean Diet Recommendations?
Persistent Moderate-to-Weak Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Low Scoring for Plant-Based Foods across Several Southern European Countries: Are We Overlooking the Mediterranean Diet Recommendations? Open
The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been sponsored worldwide as a healthy and sustainable diet. Our aim was to update and compare MD adherence and food choices across several Southern European countries: Spain (SP), Portugal (PT), Italy (IT), …
View article: Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Subjective Well-Being in a Sample of Portuguese Adults
Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Subjective Well-Being in a Sample of Portuguese Adults Open
The Mediterranean diet (MD) and other lifestyle characteristics have been associated with well-being, a broad multiparameter concept that includes individual’s subjective assessment of their own well-being (SWB). Some studies have suggeste…
View article: Exploring the Validity of the 14-Item Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS): A Cross-National Study in Seven European Countries around the Mediterranean Region
Exploring the Validity of the 14-Item Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS): A Cross-National Study in Seven European Countries around the Mediterranean Region Open
This study provides comprehensive validation of the 14-item Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (14-MEDAS) in an adult population from Greece (GR), Portugal (PT), Italy (IT), Spain (SP), Cyprus (CY), Republic of North Macedonia (NMK), an…
View article: CLINICAL SIGNS OF EXTENDED ESTROUS FOLLOWED BY PREGNANCY IN BITCH: A CASE REPORT
CLINICAL SIGNS OF EXTENDED ESTROUS FOLLOWED BY PREGNANCY IN BITCH: A CASE REPORT Open
In this report is presented the case of extended estrous accompanied by early embryonic development in bitch. The animal is 3 year’s old Jack Russell terrier, with history of two successful pregnancies. On the day 8 and 9 after the beginni…
View article: Improving the reporting quality of intervention trials addressing the inter-individual variability in response to the consumption of plant bioactives: quality index and recommendations
Improving the reporting quality of intervention trials addressing the inter-individual variability in response to the consumption of plant bioactives: quality index and recommendations Open
View article: Effect of supplementation with inorganic and organic selenium on sperm quality and quantity in north-east Bulgarian merino rams
Effect of supplementation with inorganic and organic selenium on sperm quality and quantity in north-east Bulgarian merino rams Open
Selenium is a trace element, which stimulates antioxidant defenses and improves reproductive functions in human and animals, under the form of selenoproteins. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of selenium, supplemeted a…
View article: Oregonin from<i>Alnus incana</i>bark affects DNA methyltransferases expression and mitochondrial DNA copies in mouse embryonic fibroblasts
Oregonin from<i>Alnus incana</i>bark affects DNA methyltransferases expression and mitochondrial DNA copies in mouse embryonic fibroblasts Open
Oregonin is an open-chain diarylheptanoid isolated from Alnus incana bark that possesses remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibits adipogenesis, and can be used in the prevention of obesity and related metabolic dis…
View article: Effect of the Administration of PGF2α Analogue to Extended Boar Semen on Sperm Motility, Morphology and Kinematic Parameters
Effect of the Administration of PGF2α Analogue to Extended Boar Semen on Sperm Motility, Morphology and Kinematic Parameters Open
The addition of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) to boar semen prior to insemination improves the conception and farrowing rates in sows. It is accepted that this is due to increased myometrial contractility, which improves the spermatozoa moveme…
View article: Regional approach to preservation of food related biodiversity
Regional approach to preservation of food related biodiversity Open
PURPOSE: Strategy and major results of the Environmentally Sustainable Socio-Economic Development of Rural Areas (ESSEDRA) project are presented.The project relies on collaborative network involving 8 Balkan countries (including Turkey) wi…