Economic aspects of fresh apricot production in Turkey

International Scientific Days (ISD) Conference on Agri Food Value Chain - Challenges for Natural Resources Management Society -- MAY 19-20, 2016 -- Nitra, SLOVAKIAWOS: 000391174500018Apricot production is one of most important activity in total world fruit production. It is important source for increase farmers profit in agricultural economy conditions of Turkey. Located at quite suitable conditions in terms of plant production considering its climate and field conditions. Turkey has ranked first in the world with 811,609 tons of apricot production in 2013 by 16.69% Main purpose of this study is to analyze the economic aspects of fresh apricot production between 2004 and 2013 in Turkey and to offer solutions for the encountered problems. Statistical data for 2004-2013, used in the study have been obtained from FAO and TurkStat, The Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Animal Husbandry. Data obtained have been shown in the tables and graphs issued by the use of percentage and index calculations.Slovak Univ Agr Nitra, Fac Econ & Management, Slovak Univ Agr Nitra, Soc Agr Experts, Visegrad Univ Assoc, Soc Agr Experts, Assoc Agr Economists Slovakia, PACAgro, FOODCOST, KLUB POLNOHOSPODARSKYCH SP

THE COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL DRIED APRICOT PRODUCTION: A CASE STUDY FOR TURKEY

WOS: 000406355800030The aim of this study is to comparative analyse economic aspects of the production of organic and conventional dried apricot in Malatya Province of Turkey. Data was collected at farmer level by the production year of 2009-2010 have been obtained as the result of interviews made with 38 organic apricot farmers and with 40 conventional apricot farmers selected from the districts of Akcadag, Darende and Hekimhan in Malatya Province where apricot production is carried out intensively. The fresh and dried organic apricot yield per hectar were determined as 5,969.90 kg and 1,680.90 kg in this research. The fresh and dried apricot yield per hectar were 4,688.60 kg and 1,586.40 kg in the conventional farms. Gross production value per hectar is found as (sic)6,597.25 in the farms producing organic dried apricot and this value is found as (sic)5,197.49 in the farms producing conventional dried apricot. While variable costs per hectar in the organic apricot farms is found as (sic)2,285.32. It is found as (sic)1,812.97 in the farms producing conventional dried apricot. Fixed costs per hectar in the organic and conventional apricot farms are found as (sic)1,005.89 and 996.77, respectively. Gross margin per hectar is determined as (sic)4,311.93 in the farms producing organic apricot and it is determined as (sic)3,384.52 in the farms of conventional apricot production. Net profit per hectar in the organic and conventional apricot farms are found as (sic)3,306.04 and (sic)2,387.75, respectively

Influence of Co-Pyrolysis of Waste Tetra Pak with Waste Motor Oil on Product Distribution and Properties for Fuel Application

In this work, waste tetra pak (WTP) and waste motor oil (WMO), with different blend ratios of WTP/WMO (4:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, 1:4) were subjected to co-pyrolysis at 500 degrees C. For the purpose of comparison, individual pyrolysis of WTP and WMO was conducted under identical conditions. Pyrolysis/co-pyrolysis products were collected as liquids (containing an oil phase and an aqueous phase), solid residue, and gaseous products. The highest oil yield was 72.14 wt % and was obtained at a blend ratio of 1:4 (WTP/WMO). Synergistic effects on oil yields were observed in all blends. Heating values of the oils from blends ranged from 45.2 to 46.1 MJ kg(-1). The heating value of the gas product obtained from the co-pyrolysis of WTP with WMO at a blend ratio of 1:1 (WTP/WMO) was 24.5 MJ Nm(-3). Heating values of the solid residue ranged from 24.2 to 26.7 MJ kg(-1), comparable to that of sub-bituminous coal. These results suggest that WTP could be co-pyrolyzed with WMO to produce liquid, solid, and gaseous fuels

Ruptured distal anterior choroidal artery aneurysm

WOS: 000262348500031PubMed ID: 19013815This report describes a patient with a rare distal anterior choroidal artery (AChoA) aneurysm that developed a right intracerebral haematoma and intraventricular haemorrhage and was treated by surgical exploration and clipping via a transtemporal/ventricular approach. The patient was discharged neurologically intact. We review the literature related to these rare aneurysms within the temporal horn, and the surgical anatomy of the AChoA. Crown Copyright (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Clinical significance of aortic stiffness, carotid intima-media thickness and serum osteoprotegerin level in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Aim of the work: Cardiovascular diseases represent a major source of morbidity and mortality for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The increase in aortic stiffness, carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and serum osteoprotegerin (OPG) have been shown to be independent risk factors for cardiovascular events. This work aimed to investigate the clinical significance of these parameters in RA patients. Patients and methods: 60 RA patients and 30 control with no primary cardiovascular risk factors were included. Disease activity score (DAS28) was assessed in patients. Aortic stiffness was evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography and CIMT evaluated by Doppler ultrasonography. OPG was determined by ELISA. Results: The 60 RA patients had a mean age of 40.8 ± 8.3 years, disease duration of 6.9 ± 4.9 years and were 46 females and 14 males. In RA patients, serum OPG and CIMT (thickest and mean) were significantly higher than the control (60.5 ± 32.4 pg/ml vs 29.4 ± 16.7 pg/ml, p < 0.001; 0.73 ± 0.18 mm vs 0.63 ± 0.13 mm, p < 0.001; 0.61 ± 0.1 mm vs 0, 56 ± 0.1 mm, p = 0.007, respectively). The aortic stiffness tended to be higher in patients (6.9 ± 4.8 vs 5.2 ± 2.5, p = 0.114) and in males (9.7 ± 7.4) vs females (5.7 ± 3.4, p = 0.013). OPG levels were significantly higher in those with erosions (n = 41) (68.6 ± 34.5 pg/ml vs 49.1 ± 22 pg/ml p = 0.038) and in those seropositive (n = 54) (65.4 ± 32.2 pg/ml vs 36 ± 18.3 pg/ml p = 0.012). In patients, CIMT (thickest and mean) correlated significantly with the aortic stiffness (p = 0.02 and p = 0.04 respectively). Conclusion: RA is an independent risk factor associated with cardiovascular events. For determining this risk, measuring the serum OPG, CIMT and aortic stiffness may be a useful guide. Keywords: Aortic stiffness, Atherosclerosis, Carotid intima-media thickness, Osteoprotegerin, Rheumatoid arthritis, DAS2