- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
- Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
- Engineering Technology and Methodologies
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Agriculture and Biological Studies
- Food Quality and Safety Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Animal Nutrition and Health
- Engineering and Environmental Studies
- Enterprise Management and Information Systems
- Digestive system and related health
- Titanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Livestock Management and Performance Improvement
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Agricultural Systems and Practices
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
- Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
Medical University of Sofia
2021-2024
Agricultural Academy
2023-2024
Agricultural Institute
2024
University of Food Technologies
2014-2023
Medical University Pleven
2022-2023
University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
2022
Institute of Refrigeration
2014
Hydrogels can offer many opportunities for drug delivery strategies. They be used on their own, or benefits further exploited in combination with other nanocarriers. Intelligent hydrogels that react to changes the surrounding environment utilized as gatekeepers and provide sustained on-demand release. In this study, a hybrid nanosystem temperature- pH-sensitive was prepared from MCM-41 nanoparticles grafted newly synthesized thermosensitive hydrogel (MCM-41/AA-g-PnVCL). The initial particles...
The antimicrobial activity of polyphenol-enriched extracts from industrial plant by-products (strawberry and bilberry press residues distilled rose petals) against probiotic lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus – S10 S19; Lactobacillus rhamnosus YW S25; gasseri S20; Streptococcus thermophilus S13 S32) was investigated. minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) in most strains tested found to be relatively high (from 6.25 mg.mL-1 12.50 mg.mL-1). maximum polyphenols...
Hydrogels can offer many opportunities for drug delivery strategies. They be used on their own or benefits further exploited in combination with other nanocarriers. Intelligent hydrogels that react to changes the surrounding environment utilized as gatekeepers and provide sustained demand release. In this study, a hybrid nanosystem tempera-ture pH sensitive was prepared from MCM-41 nanoparticles grafted newly synthesized thermosensitive hydrogel (MCM-41/AA-g-PnVCL). The initial particles...
Agar, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, has been modified by grafting it with acrylic (AcA) and methacrylic (McA) acid monomers, resulting in or grafted polymer (AA-g-AcA AA-g-McA) pH-sensitive swelling behavior. Different ratios between agar, initiator were applied. The synthesized grades of both new series characterized using FTIR spectroscopy, NMR, TGA, DSC, XRD to ascertain the intended grafting. percentage (% G), efficiency GE), % conversion C) calculated, models optimal...
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of somatic cell count (SCC) raw cow's milk on volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles yoghurt. Test yoghurt samples were produced from three batches with low, medium and high SCC, respectively. VOCs determined by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis. A lower diacetyl acetoin content a higher 2‐heptanone, butanoic hexanoic acids established in SCC above 1 000 cells/cm 3 . increased had negative
Abstract : Chilled and frozen chicken breast thigh meat were stored at +4±1 oC - 20±1 oC, respectively. Maillard reaction between ribose proteins of the samples was initiated. The changes in ribose-induced rate during chilled storage evaluated on bases corrected absorbance values (A420*) bovine melanoidin equivalent (mg BME/g). Application BME as a measure enables comparability data obtained by different spectrophotometers. It found that for more than 15 days significantly (P<0.05) lower...
In the production of ethanol from cereal grains, besides main product which is ethanol, there are olso very valuable by-product that can be used as animal feed. The dried distilled grains with solubles (DDGS) quite rich in protein and other nutrients. With ever-increasing cost soybeans corn, many scientists studying possibilities using DDGS poultry nutrition. aim present study was to determine effect including corn probiotic compound feeds on productive, slaughter performance some meat...
The enrichment of probiotic dairy products with polyphenol extracts from different plant origins is a good approach to enhance the beneficial health effects functional foods. aim present study was evaluate effect rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) petals extract (RPPE) fortification on lactic acid production and viability Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus S19 ( Lb. ), rhamnosus YW (Lb. ) Streptococcus thermophilus S13 (S. in fermented milk samples during refrigerated storage. RPPE...
The production of grain-based bioethanol is increasing due to the rising demand for biofuels and global decline in fossil fuel sources. Distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) from corn or wheat are main by-product fermentation, primarily through dry milling technology, have been used as low-cost animal feed. With increase ethanol grains, DDGS also increases. Several studies found that has high nutritional value but variable composition, researchers ways enhance its quality safety....
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in incorporating phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) into broiler chicken diets as potential alternatives to traditional growth-promoting additives. This study evaluated the economics of individually either six different dried herbs or their essential oils diets: chamomile, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme and St. John's wort. A total 390 day-old male chicks (Ross 308) were randomly divided 13 groups 30 with three replicates (10...
Abstract The experimental investigation of reinforced concrete structures is a high time resource consuming process. One the best solutions to reduce consumed finite element simulation those structures. biggest challenge for engineers modeling choose proper mathematical model who can represent with good accuracy mechanical behavior. study focused on Numerical behavior column - short corbel assembly repaired and strengthened by bonding composite materials. presented developed in two steps....
The objective of the present work was to investigate effect somatic cell count (SCC) raw cow’s milk on lipolysis and oxidative processes in farmer cheese. cheese samples were produced from three different batches low (about 100,000 cells/mL, batch L), medium (between 500,000 600,000 M), high (above 1,500,000 H) SCC. aged cold-stored at 4 ± 1°C for ten months, respectively. Lipolysis evaluated by monitoring changes fatty acid values peroxide values, as well profile. Results indicated...
The present study aimed to provide scientific information for the effect of somatic cells count (SCC) raw cow milk on fermentation process and quality characteristics ayran. Test ayran samples were produced from three different batches with low (<400,000 cells.cm-3), medium (between 500,000 600,000 cells.cm-3) high (1000,000 SCC, respectively. main physicochemical parameters as pH, total solids, fat, protein, lactose, lactic acid content microbiological viable (TVC) studied. During first...
The aim of the studies was to conduct a veterinary-hygienic assessment changes in eggs productivity laying hens, after use “Prinarovskaya supplement fish (DKR)” their main diet, which is homogeneous dry mass made from chilled river fish, by-products processings, as well grain products (wheat bran). method production additive in-cludes following steps: grinding, cavita-tion heating and subsequent drying resulting mixture. studied contains number amino acids, vitamins minerals, etc. object...
Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate effect somatic cell count SCC raw milk on microbiological and sensory characteristics during ageing storage Farmers cheese. Test cheese samples were produced from three batches cow’s with low (batches L), medium M) high H) SCC, respectively. Regardless differences in physicochemical similar. values had no significant influence content main components, active acidity lactic acid concentration cheeses produced. In made milks SCCs exceeding...
It is usually very difficult for any company to being an energy related project completion. Not only the endeavor associated with great financial risks, but it also decide which technological solution best longterm investment. Furthermore, government bodies shape investment climate in sector by imposing taxes and fees, increases expenditures. Fortunately these market conditions act favorably on production based renewable sources. The purpose of this investigation establish that enable biogas...
Maize and wheat are the main cereal forage crops cultivated at a global scale. They among preferred grains for poultry nutrition. The aim of this study was to evaluate productive performance broiler chickens, whose compound feeds contained either maize, or alone maize +wheat combination. experiment performed with 120 day-old male ROSS hybrid chicks reared on floor 49 days. birds were divided into three groups, each one consisting two subgroups, as follows: group Е1 – fed wheat; Е2 Е3 maize....