Impacts of capacity remunerative mechanisms on cross-border trade

The European ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable generation pose a challenge to the generation adequacy. Many European member states are concerned that energy-only markets alone might not be able to deliver sufficient capacity required to meet the future electricity demand and back up shortfalls of energy from renewable energy sources (RES) during periods of low wind and sun. Many EU members consider to re-design their energy-only markets and establish different forms of capacity remunerative mechanisms (CRMs) to maintain the security of supply. There is a certain concern that market design changes at the level of EU member countries might conflict with the European goal of a single market. As soon as many European markets are highly interconnected, uncoordinated CRMs might create negative crossborder effects and hinder the achievement of the Internal Electricity Market in Europe. The pros and cons of capacity markets are well examined at the national level. However, the cross-border effects of capacity markets within the European market aiming at higher integration have received less attention. This doctoral dissertation examines the cross-border effects of unilateral implementation of CRMs applying both theoretical and case study analyses. The results show that capacity remunerative mechanisms (CRMs) may cause negative cross-border effects, especially if they are implemented unilaterally.

Antioxidants in yacon products and effect of long term storage

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Endl.) H. Robinson) is a storage root originally grown in the Andean highlands. The fresh roots are perishable and quickly turn brown during handling and processing. Aiming to prolong shelf-life and to preserve the antioxidant compounds in yacon roots, 3 mm thick yacon slices were dried in a drying cabinet at 40, 50, and 60 ºC to a moisture content of 10-14%, and yacon strips were sun dried to a moisture content of 15-20%. The total phenolic content was measured by the Folin-Ciocalteu method, and the quenching capacity was evaluated by measuring the amount of DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-pidrylhydrazyl) inhibited in samples after drying and after 7 months of storage. The results showed that it is possible to preserve the antioxidant capacity in yacon after cabinet or sun drying. Both yacon chips and strips presented total phenolic content values similar to those of fresh yacon roots. Both products also showed a high inhibition capacity of DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-pidrylhydrazyl). A significant decrease in the phenolic content was observed in the yacon chips after storage, which indicates that the sun dried strips are more suitable for storage.

Quality characteristics of Moroccan sweet paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) at different sampling times

"La Niora" is a red pepper variety cultivated in Tadla Region (Morocco) which is used for manufacturing paprika after sun drying. The paprika quality (nutritional, chemical and microbiological) was evaluated immediately after milling, from September to December. Sampling time mainly affected paprika color and the total capsaicinoid and vitamin C contents. The commercial quality was acceptable and no aflatoxins were found, but the microbial load sometimes exceeded permitted levels.

Variation of glucoraphanin and glucobrassicin: anticancer components in Brassica during processing

Effects of cold storage and three common cooking practices, blanching, sauteing, and microwave cooking at different time intervals, on the content of glucosinolate (GSL) anticancer components in six Brassica vegetables were investigated. Eleven GSLs including progoitrin, glucoraphanin, sinigrin, glucoalyssin, gluconapin, glucobrassicanapin, glucoerucin, glucobrassicin, 4-methoxyglucobrassicin, gluconasturtiin, and neoglucobrassicin were quantified using LC-MS and HPLC. Storage at 4 ºC indicated no significant loss of GSLs in broccoli, kohlrabi, and cabbage, and approximately 90-100% of the total concentration of aliphatic and indolyl GSLs were detected. Interestingly, glucoraphanin and glucobrassicin, known as a cancer prevention agents, increased approximately above 50% in broccoli, kohlrabi, and cabbage, while the amount of glucobrassicin decreased by 5% in cauliflower for 5 days at 4 ºC. Blanching of broccoli at 120 sec significantly (36%) decreased total GSLs; however, sautéing and microwaving decreased by13-26%. Individual GSLs have different response at blanching. These findings suggest that different processing methods for each vegetable would be preferred to preserve the nutritional qualities.

Intelligence acquisition methods in cyber domain : examining the circumstantial applicability of cyber intelligence acquisition methods using a hierarchical model

Phenomena in cyber domain, especially threats to security and privacy, have proven an increasingly heated topic addressed by different writers and scholars at an increasing pace – both nationally and internationally. However little public research has been done on the subject of cyber intelligence. The main research question of the thesis was: To what extent is the applicability of cyber intelligence acquisition methods circumstantial? The study was conducted in sequential a manner, starting with defining the concept of intelligence in cyber domain and identifying its key attributes, followed by identifying the range of intelligence methods in cyber domain, criteria influencing their applicability, and types of operatives utilizing cyber intelligence. The methods and criteria were refined into a hierarchical model. The existing conceptions of cyber intelligence were mapped through an extensive literature study on a wide variety of sources. The established understanding was further developed through 15 semi-structured interviews with experts of different backgrounds, whose wide range of points of view proved to substantially enhance the perspective on the subject. Four of the interviewed experts participated in a relatively extensive survey based on the constructed hierarchical model on cyber intelligence that was formulated in to an AHP hierarchy and executed in the Expert Choice Comparion online application. It was concluded that Intelligence in cyber domain is an endorsing, cross-cutting intelligence discipline that adds value to all aspects of conventional intelligence and furthermore that it bears a substantial amount of characteristic traits – both advantageous and disadvantageous – and furthermore that the applicability of cyber intelligence methods is partly circumstantially limited.

Bioactive compounds in different cocoa (Theobroma cacao, L) cultivars during fermentation

One component that contribute to the flavor and aroma of chocolate are the polyphenols, which have received much attention due to their beneficial implications to human health. Besides bioactive action, polyphenols and methylxantines are responsible for astringency and bitterness in cocoa beans. Another important point is its drastic reduction during cocoa processing for chocolate production and the difference between cultivars. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the modifications in monomeric phenolic compounds and methylxanthines during fermentation of three cocoa cultivars grown in southern Bahia. Cocoa beans from three cultivars were fermented and sun dried and monomeric phenolic compounds and methylxantines were determinated. The results showed that each cultivar have different amounts of phenolic compounds and the behaviour of them is different during fermentation. The amount of methylxantines varied but there was not a pattern for methylxantines behavior during process. In addition a huge reduction in phenolic compounds could be observed after drying. Differently of phenolic compounds, methylxantines did not have great modification after sun drying. So, the differences observed in this study between cultivars, take to the conclusion that the compounds studied in those cocoa cultivars have different behavior during fermentation and drying, which consequently, give to these cultivars differences in sensory characteristics.

Influence of the moisture at harvest and drying process of the grains on the level of carotenoids in maize (Zea mays)

AbstractMaize is considered a source of carotenoids; however, these compounds are highly unstable, degraded by high temperatures, exposure to light and presence of oxygen. The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of the moisture and type of drying applied to grains on the level of carotenoids in yellow maize. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design (2 × 4 factorial), two levels of initial moisture at the harvest (22 and 19%) and three types of drying (in the sun; in the shade and in a dryer) and control (no drying). The samples of grains after drying with 12% of final moisture were analyzed by concentration of total carotenoids, carotenes (α-carotene + β-carotene), monohydroxilated carotenoids (β-cryptoxanthin), and xanthophylls (lutein + zeaxanthin). Initial moisture, type of drying and the interaction between moisture versus drying influence (p≤0.05) the levels of carotenoids in grains. This is the first report about the drying conditions and harvest’s initial moisture as influence on the profile and content of carotenoids in maize grains. Based on the results, this work suggested that the harvest be carried out preferably when the grains present 22% humidity, with drying in a dryer or in shade for further use or storage.

Microwave-assisted extraction of anthocyanin from Chinese bayberry and its effects on anthocyanin stability

AbstractAnthocyanins are present in high concentrations in Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra Sieb. & Zucc. Herein, a microwave-assisted extraction was used to extract the anthocyanins from Chinese bayberry. The HPLC chromatogram of the extracts showed that the anthocyanin components were slightly hydrolysed during the extraction process. Further experiments confirmed that microwave irradiation slightly hydrolysed cyanidin-3-O-glucoside to cyanidin, but did not significantly influence the antioxidant activity of the extracts. Optimized extraction conditions for total anthocyanin content were a solid-to-liquid ratio, extraction temperature, and extraction time of 1:50, 80 °C, and 15 min, respectively. Under these conditions, the anthocyanin content was 2.95 ± 0.08 mg·g−1, and the antioxidant activity yield was 279.96 ± 0.1 μmol.·g−1 Trolox equivalent on a dry weight basis. These results indicated that microwave-assisted extraction was a highly efficient extraction method with reduced processing time. However, under some extraction conditions it could damage the anthocyanins. These results provide an important guide for the application of microwave extraction.

Impact of different drying parameters on color, β-carotene, antioxidant activity and minerals of apricot (Prunus armeniacaL.)

Abstract Apricot is one of the fruits dried by using different methods, such as sun, convective or microwave drying. The effects of drying methods on the components of this fruit differ depending upon the temperature or time parameters. In this research, the impacts of convective, microwave and microwave–convective drying techniques on color, β-carotene, minerals and antioxidant activity of apricots were investigated. The color values (L*, b*,ΔEab, h° and C*ab) of dried fruit were decreased, while the a* values increased. Compared with a fresh sample, the dried apricots showed a 1.4-3.9-fold proportional increase in β-carotene based on the increment of dry matter. The samples dried at high temperature and microwave levels, at 75 °C+90 watt and 75 °C+160 watt, showed lower antioxidant activity. Of the different drying treatments, the microwave-convective method (50 °C+160 watt) obtained a higher β-carotene content while maintaining antioxidant activity with a short drying time.

Estimando o retorno à educação do Brasil considerando a legislação educacional brasileira como um instrumento

Estimating the return to education the Brazilian legislation of education as an instrument considering. This paper aims to estimate the impact of education on wages in Brazil. GDP, Population, and the number of schools in the state and year when the individual was born as instruments for his education level were used. In this context, the paper consider other instrument, the Brazilian education Law 5692 of 1971. The results show that the Law 5692 of 1971 and the number of schools in the individual's year of birth bears a positive relationship with his education, and the returns to education decrease quite substantially when the method of instrumental variables is used.

睡畫二答Shui hua er da.Traité sur le sommeil et traité sur la peinture.

Par le P. Francesco Sambiaso (1582-1649). Publié par Sun Yuan hua, de Yun jian. Introduction de Li Zhi zao (1629). Gravé en 1629.

睡畫二答Shui hua er da.Traité sur le sommeil et traité sur la peinture.

Par le P. Francesco Sambiaso (1582-1649). Publié par Sun Yuan hua, de Yun jian. Introduction de Li Zhi zao (1629). Gravé en 1629.

重廣補注黃帝內經素問Chong guang bu zhu huang di nei jing su wen.Le Su wen (Questions de médecine interne) de Huang di, édition augmentée et commentée.

Édition de Lin Yi, Sun Qi et Gao Bao heng (époque des Song), commentée par Qi Xuan zi. Ouvrage mentionné sous les Han.Livre 20, incomplet. — Cat. imp., liv. 103, f. 1. — Comparer Bibl. coréenne, 2519.

銀海精微Yin hai jing wei.Traité d'ophthalmologie.

Cat. imp., liv. 103, f. 17.Par Sun Si miao, de Hua yuan (581 ? -689) ; revu et publié par Zhou Liang jie Sheng zhi (dynastie régnante). Introduction non datée par Qi Yi jing, de Bei hai. Texte avec figures. Édition gravée à la salle Lao hui xian.

增訂敬信錄Zeng ding jing xin lu.Le livre du respect et de la fu édition augmentée.

Contient : I太上感應篇Tai shang gan ying pian.Le Tai shang gan ying pian ; II感應篇讀法纂要Gan ying pian du fa zuan yao.Principes pour la lecture du Gan ying pian ; III太上洞玄靈寶梓潼本願眞經Tai shang dong xuan ling bao zi tong ben yuan zhen jing. Autre titre : 文昌帝君本願眞經Wen chang di jun ben yuan zhen jing.Le vrai livre sacré des vœux du dieu de la Littérature ; IV文昌帝君陰騭文Wen chang di jun yin zhi wen ; V文昌帝君勸孝文Wen chang di jun quan xiao wen.Traité pour conseiller la piété filiale, par le dieu de la Littérature ; VI南無大慈大悲觀世音菩薩救苦經Na mo da ci la bei guan shi yin pu sa jiu ku jing.Sūtra de Guan yin miséricordieuse qui sauve du malheur ; VII南無大慈大悲觀世音菩薩救苦經Na mo la ci da bei guan shi yin pu sa gan ying bao sheng jing.Sūtra de Guan yin miséricordieuse qui répond aux pričres et préserve les êtres vivants ; VIII文昌帝君救劫寶章Wen chang di jun jiu jie bao zhang.Précieux articles du dieu de la Littérature pour le salut du monde ; IX文昌帝君聖訓 。蕉窻十則Wen chang di jun sheng xun. Jiao chuang shi ze ; X文昌帝君勸敬字紙文Wen chang di jun quan jing zi zhi wen. Autre titre : 勸敬惜字文Quan jing xi zi wen.Traité pour conseiller le respect des caractères d'écriture ; XI文昌聖願十戒Wen chang sheng yuan shi jie.Les dix défenses du dieu de la Littérature ; XII東嶽大帝回生寶訓Dong yue da di hui sheng bao xun.Précieuses instructions du dieu du Dong yue sur la transmigration ; XIII圓明斗帝勸世文Yuan ming dou di quan shi wen. Autre titre : 斗姥勸世文Dou mu juan shi wen.Conseils au monde, traité de la déesse Yuan ming dou mu ; XIV玄天上帝金科玉律Xuan tian shang di jin ke yu lü.Lois de l'Empereur céleste.Quan shi ge yan.Conseils au monde, par l'Empereur céleste ; XV關聖帝君眞經Guan sheng di jun zhen jing. Autre titre : 關聖帝君寶訓Guan sheng di jun bao xun.Le vrai livre sacré du réveil du monde, par le dieu de la Guerre ; XVI魏元君勸世文Wei yuan jun quan shi wen.Conseils au monde de Wei Yuan jun ; XVII蓮池大師放生文Lian chi da shi fang sheng wen.Traité conseillant de mettre en liberté les êtres qui ont vie, par Lian chi ; XVIII純陽祖師延壽育子歌Chun yang zu shi yan shou yu zi ge.Chant sur la longévité et l'obtention de fils, par le dieu Fu you ; XIX袁了凡先生立命篇Yuan liao fan xian sheng li ming pian ; XX俞淨意公遇竈神記Yu jing yi gong yu zao shen ji ; XXI文昌帝君功過格Wen chang di jun gong ge ge. Autre titre : 太微仙君功過格Tai wei xian jun gong ge ge.Échelle des mérites et des péchés, par le dieu de la Littérature ; XXII呂叔簡先生居官戒刑八章Lü shu jian xian sheng ju guan jie xing ba zhang.Huit conseils aux fonctionnaires, relativement aux châtiments ; XXIII遏淫說E yin shuo ; XXIV戒賭十條Jie du shi thiao.Dix articles contre le jeu ; XXV勸戒溺女言Quan jie ni nü yan.Paroles pour interdire l'infanticide des filles ; XXVI感應篇致福靈驗Gan ying pian zhi fu ling yan.Exemples miraculeux de bonheur produit par le Gan ying pian ; XXVII文昌帝君陰隲文靈驗Wen chang di jun yin zhi wen ling yan.Miracles du Yin zhi wen ; XXVIII損子墮胎異報Sun zi duo tai yi bao.Châtiment extraordinaire de l'infanticide et de l'avortement ; XXIX救急五絕良方Jiu ji Wu jue liang fang.Recettes contre cinq genres de mort ; XXX安胎催生藥方An tai cui sheng yue fang.Remèdes pour faciliter l'accouchement ; XXXI異傳不出天花經驗奇方Yi chuan bu chu tian hua jing yan qi fang.Recettes merveilleuses pour éviter la petite vérole ; XXXII經驗瘧疾方Jing yan yue ji fang.Recette contre la fièvre intermittente ; XXXIII經驗救急良方Jing yan jiu ji liang fang.Formules pour les cas urgents, avec suppléments ; XXXIV勸世良言Quan shi liang yan.Conseils au monde ; XXXV百忍說Bai ren shuo.Traité des cent résignations ; XXXVI百忍歌Bai ren ge.Chant des cent résignations ; XXXVII文昌帝君救世文Wen chang di jun jiu shi wen.Traité pour sauver le monde, par le dieu de la Littérature ; XXXVIII道德天尊像Dao de tian zun xiang.Portrait de Lao zi ; XXXIX靈通萬應丸Ling tong wan ying huan.Pilules de la pénétration spirituelle et des 10. 000 effets ; XL敬信陰隲文獲報Jing xin yin zhi wen he bao.Effets miraculeux du Yin zhi wen ; XLI牙頤神方Ya yi shen fang.Formules merveilleuses contre le mal de dents et la fluxion ; XLII功過格分類彚編Gong ge ge fen lei hui bian.Liste méthodique des mérites et des péchés