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The trend towards health and environmental protection has led to an increase in the consumption of medicinal and aromatic plant (MAP) products. The market for MAP products is influenced by consumer behaviour and therefore the aim of this study was to identify consumer segments that use MAP products for phytotherapeutic, cosmetic and personal care purposes according to their perceptions, attitudes and consumption habits and possible correlations between consumption of MAP products and interest in a healthy lifestyle and sustainable behaviour. Data collection was performed by administering a questionnaire to Cluj-Napoca residents. The final sample consisted of two groups of MAP consumers: the first with 231 respondents who use these products for phytotherapeutic purposes, the second group—with 297 respondents who use them as cosmetic and personal care products. The collected data were statistically analysed using the k-means clustering model, resulting in two distinct clusters in both consumer groups: cluster 1, the “Curious”, and Cluster 2, the “Knowledgeable”. For the consumers of the second cluster, consumption was positively correlated with healthcare and environmental protection, while they exhibited a growing interest in environmentally certified MAP products. The results obtained contribute to a better understanding of the MAP products consumption behaviour while tackling the practical implications for stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry through the development and innovation of products tailored to consumer needs.
Roxana-Larisa Cadar; Antonio Amuza; Diana Dumitras; Mihaela Mihai; Cristina Pocol. Analysing Clusters of Consumers Who Use Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Products. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8648 .
AMA StyleRoxana-Larisa Cadar, Antonio Amuza, Diana Dumitras, Mihaela Mihai, Cristina Pocol. Analysing Clusters of Consumers Who Use Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Products. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8648.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoxana-Larisa Cadar; Antonio Amuza; Diana Dumitras; Mihaela Mihai; Cristina Pocol. 2021. "Analysing Clusters of Consumers Who Use Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Products." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8648.
This paper explores to what extent product and marketing channel diversification contributed to the economic success of small-scale agricultural producers involved in short food supply chains after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted between April and July 2020 in four countries of the European Union–Estonia, Hungary, Portugal and Romania,–resulting in a relatively large sample of farmers (N = 421). The analysis was built on a semi-nonparametric approach. Approximately 19 percent of small-scale producers were able to increase sales during the first wave of the pandemic, although country-level variation was significant. Fruits and vegetables were by far the most popular products. The importance of specific channels varied across countries, but farm gate sales were among the most important marketing channels both before and during the first wave. The importance of channels that were based on digital resources and home delivery increased. Our evidence indicates that diversification was a strategy that paid off, both in terms of marketing channels and different product categories. However, the impact appears to be nonlinear; the initial advantage generated by diversification rapidly tapered off, either temporarily (in the case of products), or permanently (in the case of marketing channels). Later research may clarify whether these findings are generalizable in other socio-economic contexts, as well as in a non-COVID situation.
Zsófia Benedek; Imre Fertő; Cristina Galamba Marreiros; Pâmela Mossmann de Aguiar; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Lukáš Čechura; Anne Põder; Piia Pääso; Zoltán Bakucs. Farm diversification as a potential success factor for small-scale farmers constrained by COVID-related lockdown. Contributions from a survey conducted in four European countries during the first wave of COVID-19. PLOS ONE 2021, 16, e0251715 .
AMA StyleZsófia Benedek, Imre Fertő, Cristina Galamba Marreiros, Pâmela Mossmann de Aguiar, Cristina Bianca Pocol, Lukáš Čechura, Anne Põder, Piia Pääso, Zoltán Bakucs. Farm diversification as a potential success factor for small-scale farmers constrained by COVID-related lockdown. Contributions from a survey conducted in four European countries during the first wave of COVID-19. PLOS ONE. 2021; 16 (5):e0251715.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZsófia Benedek; Imre Fertő; Cristina Galamba Marreiros; Pâmela Mossmann de Aguiar; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Lukáš Čechura; Anne Põder; Piia Pääso; Zoltán Bakucs. 2021. "Farm diversification as a potential success factor for small-scale farmers constrained by COVID-related lockdown. Contributions from a survey conducted in four European countries during the first wave of COVID-19." PLOS ONE 16, no. 5: e0251715.
Purpose The present paper explores Generation Z university students' clusters based on the consumption of daily fruits and vegetables in an emerging market economy, indicating young people's reasons to adopt a healthy diet. Design/methodology/approach Using cluster theory, the authors analyse Generation Z university students who consume fresh fruits and vegetables, highlighting aspects of a healthy diet, in compliance with the WHO recommendations and challenges. Findings Data collected from over 459 Generation Z university students point out the possibility of typologizing them into nine clusters: three consuming fresh fruit and six consuming fresh vegetables. Most cluster members are aware of the value of regular fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in order to maintain health and overall well-being, but the authors also identified a cluster called “urban, but sick humanists at the beginning of their professional careers”, for whom a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables is not a priority. Research limitations/implications Although this research only refers to consumers in the emergent economy Romania, it also allows the delimitation of specific categories which can be utilized by sector stakeholders, in order to identify issues addressed by each cluster member and to find the most appropriate solutions for encouraging/promoting a healthy diet. Social implications The paper also raises awareness of the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption in other emerging economies, given the advancement of processed food and reduction of time available to cook healthy dishes. Originality/value The results contribute to extending studies conducted on emerging markets concerning fruit and vegetable consumption among Generation Z university students, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet, and the proper targeting of these consumer clusters by fresh fruit and vegetable producers and distributors.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Valentina Marinescu; Dan-Cristian Dabija; Antonio Amuza. Clustering Generation Z university students based on daily fruit and vegetable consumption: empirical research in an emerging market. British Food Journal 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Valentina Marinescu, Dan-Cristian Dabija, Antonio Amuza. Clustering Generation Z university students based on daily fruit and vegetable consumption: empirical research in an emerging market. British Food Journal. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Valentina Marinescu; Dan-Cristian Dabija; Antonio Amuza. 2021. "Clustering Generation Z university students based on daily fruit and vegetable consumption: empirical research in an emerging market." British Food Journal ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.
Romanian beekeeping faces a lot of challenges nowadays due to the problems related to climate change, the use of pesticides in agriculture, but also to the pandemic crisis. In this context, organic beekeeping represents an important alternative to traditional apicultural practices. The purpose of the study was to present the current situation of organic beekeeping in Romania, but also to identify some aspects related to sustainability. The research methodology was based on secondary and primary data. An online survey was conducted in 2020 on a sample of 433 Romanian beekeepers. The main findings showed that the majority of participants were aware of organic principles and were familiar with the concept of sustainability in beekeeping. However, only a small percentage of beekeepers were certified in the organic system. The evaluation of the concept of sustainability showed that the most important factor for the surveyed beekeepers was the environmental aspect, followed by the economic and social components. The pandemic crisis has negatively impacted the beekeepers’ activities due to travel restrictions and the limited access to the apiaries. If, in economic terms, they were affected by the sales drop in the first months of the crisis, there were also some positive effects such as the increase in demand for health-related products.
Cristina Pocol; Peter Šedík; Ioan Brumă; Antonio Amuza; Aurica Chirsanova. Organic Beekeeping Practices in Romania: Status and Perspectives towards a Sustainable Development. Agriculture 2021, 11, 281 .
AMA StyleCristina Pocol, Peter Šedík, Ioan Brumă, Antonio Amuza, Aurica Chirsanova. Organic Beekeeping Practices in Romania: Status and Perspectives towards a Sustainable Development. Agriculture. 2021; 11 (4):281.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Pocol; Peter Šedík; Ioan Brumă; Antonio Amuza; Aurica Chirsanova. 2021. "Organic Beekeeping Practices in Romania: Status and Perspectives towards a Sustainable Development." Agriculture 11, no. 4: 281.
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the health-related behaviors among university students, with emphasis on health sciences students from Croatia, Italy, Lebanon, Poland, Romania, Spain and Turkey. We included 6222 students in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports Sciences, Veterinary, and Economics enrolled between April 2018 and March 2020. We assessed dietary patterns, sleeping habits, physical activity and perceived stress among students by means of validated questionnaires. The median age ranged between 19 and 24 years, smoking prevalence between 12.0% and 35.4%, and body mass index (BMI) ranged between 21.1 and 23.2 kg/m2. Breakfast was less often and more often consumed daily in Turkey (36.7%), and Italy (75.7%), respectively. The highest Mediterranean diet score was recorded in Spain and Italy, and the lowest in Turkey, followed by students from Croatia, Lebanon, Poland and Romania. Sleep duration, physical activity and stress perception also differed between countries. Multivariable regression analysis revealed a small, but positive association between BMI and several characteristics, including age, female gender, smoking, physical activity, mobile phone use, and perceived stress. A negative association was found between BMI and sleep duration on non-working days. Self-rated health perception was positively associated with female gender, breakfast, physical activity, and time spent studying, and negatively with BMI, smoking and stress. Our results demonstrated diverse habits in students from different countries, some of which were less healthy than anticipated, given their educational background. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on improving the lifestyle of these adolescents and young adults, who will be tomorrow’s healthcare workers.
Hellas Cena; Debora Porri; Rachele De Giuseppe; Aliki Kalmpourtzidou; Fiorella Salvatore; Marwan El Ghoch; Leila Itani; Dima Kreidieh; Anna Brytek-Matera; Cristina Pocol; Donaldo Arteta Arteta; Gözde Utan; Ivana Kolčić. How Healthy Are Health-Related Behaviors in University Students: The HOLISTic Study. Nutrients 2021, 13, 675 .
AMA StyleHellas Cena, Debora Porri, Rachele De Giuseppe, Aliki Kalmpourtzidou, Fiorella Salvatore, Marwan El Ghoch, Leila Itani, Dima Kreidieh, Anna Brytek-Matera, Cristina Pocol, Donaldo Arteta Arteta, Gözde Utan, Ivana Kolčić. How Healthy Are Health-Related Behaviors in University Students: The HOLISTic Study. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (2):675.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHellas Cena; Debora Porri; Rachele De Giuseppe; Aliki Kalmpourtzidou; Fiorella Salvatore; Marwan El Ghoch; Leila Itani; Dima Kreidieh; Anna Brytek-Matera; Cristina Pocol; Donaldo Arteta Arteta; Gözde Utan; Ivana Kolčić. 2021. "How Healthy Are Health-Related Behaviors in University Students: The HOLISTic Study." Nutrients 13, no. 2: 675.
The main objective of the current study was to conduct an investigation at the national level in order to identify types of consumers depending on their perception of food waste. To do this, an online survey was carried out on a sample of 2541 respondents. Using a K-means clustering model, three clusters of consumers were identified. Cluster 1, “Careless”, consumers who dispose of food and food waste carelessly, are people who come from rural areas or small cities and have a rather low level of education. They do not have much information on the subject of food waste and do not seem to consider it “a problem”. Cluster 2, “Precautious”, composed of responsible people who do not throw away food, are well-informed and consider that all actors in the agri-food chain have a share in the food waste problem. Those who belong to cluster 3, “Ignorant”, are mostly from urban areas and have a high level of education. They were not raised to prevent food waste and therefore lack such habits as adults. They have a fair awareness of this subject, but they do not consider themselves responsible for food waste. The results obtained indicate the need to continue the awareness and education campaigns initiated at governmental and civil society level.
Cristina Pocol; Margaux Pinoteau; Antonio Amuza; Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu; Alexandra-Ioana Glogovețan. Food Waste Behavior among Romanian Consumers: A Cluster Analysis. Sustainability 2020, 12, 9708 .
AMA StyleCristina Pocol, Margaux Pinoteau, Antonio Amuza, Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu, Alexandra-Ioana Glogovețan. Food Waste Behavior among Romanian Consumers: A Cluster Analysis. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (22):9708.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Pocol; Margaux Pinoteau; Antonio Amuza; Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu; Alexandra-Ioana Glogovețan. 2020. "Food Waste Behavior among Romanian Consumers: A Cluster Analysis." Sustainability 12, no. 22: 9708.
The food consumption behaviour is determinant, as it impacts directly on human health. Paradoxically, modern people consume large quantities of food, but predominantly of poor nutritional value, instead of the recommended balanced diet. The young generation is the key for the health and well-being of the society, and therefore, this chapter relies on a survey applied on 2378 students in 7 university centres from Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldavia and focuses on revealing some decisive aspects of their food consumption behaviour in connection to their lifestyle trends, culture and traditions, common values, and economic and societal changes. On an overall basis, university students in this study display excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates, meat and unhealthy fats. A relationship was established between the culinary traditions of these countries, the unfavourable economic environment and students’ food consumption habits. Moreover, their food consumption behaviour aligns to a generalized international trend of fast and cheap eating.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Mihaela Mihai. Food Consumption Behaviour and Lifestyle: A Cross-National Study in Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldavia. Food, Nutrition and the Media 2020, 271 -286.
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Mihaela Mihai. Food Consumption Behaviour and Lifestyle: A Cross-National Study in Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldavia. Food, Nutrition and the Media. 2020; ():271-286.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Mihaela Mihai. 2020. "Food Consumption Behaviour and Lifestyle: A Cross-National Study in Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldavia." Food, Nutrition and the Media , no. : 271-286.
The importance of studying the aspects related to the sustainable food consumption behaviour of students lies in the fact that, at this age, they begin to develop certain consumption patterns that will have long-term effects. The study aimed to identify the type of eating behaviour—sustainable vs. unsustainable—and the socio-demographic factors that influence it, among students in Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova. The research method was a survey based on a questionnaire administered to a sample of 2378 subjects in the 2017–2018 period. The ANOVA test and simple linear regression were used to identify the correlation between the various variables analysed. The results indicate both positive aspects, which characterise a sustainable diet—high consumption of fruits and vegetables, and negative—the adoption of a mixed diet, which will have a long-term impact on the environment. Age is a good predictor of unhealthy eating habits among students, as this behaviour leads to weight gain. Gender, number of household members, rural/urban and country residence are also influencing factors for food consumption behaviour. Eating while standing and having the last meal of the day after 23:00 are practices that also have negative consequences for health. Conducting campaigns to educate students on the adoption of sustainable food consumption is necessary for all three countries to empower them to choose a healthy lifestyle.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Valentina Marinescu; Antonio Amuza; Roxana-Larisa Cadar; Anda Anca Rodideal. Sustainable vs. Unsustainable Food Consumption Behaviour: A Study among Students from Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova. Sustainability 2020, 12, 1 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Valentina Marinescu, Antonio Amuza, Roxana-Larisa Cadar, Anda Anca Rodideal. Sustainable vs. Unsustainable Food Consumption Behaviour: A Study among Students from Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (11):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Valentina Marinescu; Antonio Amuza; Roxana-Larisa Cadar; Anda Anca Rodideal. 2020. "Sustainable vs. Unsustainable Food Consumption Behaviour: A Study among Students from Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova." Sustainability 12, no. 11: 1.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate different profiles of honey consumers in Slovakia and Romania by using a segmentation approach, thus supporting honey producers from both countries and promoting the consumption of honey for both food and health benefits. Design/methodology/approach A paper and online survey was conducted in two representative regions of Slovakia (n=2,138) and Romania (n=1,100), between November 2017 and February 2018. By carrying out a two-step cluster analysis, several segments of honey consumers based on consumption patterns, demographic profile, purchasing behaviour and honey preferences were defined. Findings In both countries, honey is mostly consumed as food product and medicine and the majority of consumers think honey has healing effects. Based on the data, the authors identified similar segments in Slovakia and Romania, in terms of frequency and annual consumption (“maniacs” or “loyal consumers”, “regular consumers”, “occasional consumers” or “sporadic consumers” and “irregular consumers”), but, at the same time, those segments are different in terms of the way in which honey is consumed (multipurpose or direct consumption, spreads, beverages and ingredients for cooking). Originality/value The findings provide honey producers–beekeepers a wider information base, which can increase effectiveness of price, distribution and marketing communication strategies. Furthermore, knowledge from results will allow producers to specialise and place the production by designing different marketing strategies in different segments.
Peter Šedík; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Elena Horská; Mariantonietta Fiore. Honey: food or medicine? A comparative study between Slovakia and Romania. British Food Journal 2019, 121, 1281 -1297.
AMA StylePeter Šedík, Cristina Bianca Pocol, Elena Horská, Mariantonietta Fiore. Honey: food or medicine? A comparative study between Slovakia and Romania. British Food Journal. 2019; 121 (6):1281-1297.
Chicago/Turabian StylePeter Šedík; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Elena Horská; Mariantonietta Fiore. 2019. "Honey: food or medicine? A comparative study between Slovakia and Romania." British Food Journal 121, no. 6: 1281-1297.
Beekeeping sector plays an essential role in agriculture for two main reasons: the process of pollination and the production of honey and other apicultural products. The aim of the paper was to analyse and compare beekeeping sectors between Slovakia and Romania in terms of honey production, market competitiveness and EU funding budget allocation. The secondary data used in the analysis were provided by European Commission reports, the Romanian Institute of Statistics, Slovak statistics, Central Register of Hives in Slovakia, Faostat and Trademap. The competitiveness in honey market was calculated using RCA indices and the Michaely index. Results show that the number of hives as well as honey production increased, while market competitiveness decreased. In conclusion, national beekeeping programmes provide financial support for beekeepers and foster the whole sector, therefore the European Union should continue implementing these programmes to stabilize this sector and increase production capacities in both countries.
Peter Šedík; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Elena Horská. A Comparaison of Beekeeping Sectors between Slovakia and Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 2017, 74, 183 -190.
AMA StylePeter Šedík, Cristina Bianca Pocol, Elena Horská. A Comparaison of Beekeeping Sectors between Slovakia and Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture. 2017; 74 (2):183-190.
Chicago/Turabian StylePeter Šedík; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Elena Horská. 2017. "A Comparaison of Beekeeping Sectors between Slovakia and Romania." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 74, no. 2: 183-190.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Svetlana Ignjatijević; Daniele Cavicchioli. Production and Trade of Honey in Selected European Countries: Serbia, Romania and Italy. Honey Analysis 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Svetlana Ignjatijević, Daniele Cavicchioli. Production and Trade of Honey in Selected European Countries: Serbia, Romania and Italy. Honey Analysis. 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Svetlana Ignjatijević; Daniele Cavicchioli. 2017. "Production and Trade of Honey in Selected European Countries: Serbia, Romania and Italy." Honey Analysis , no. : 1.
D.E. Dumitras; C.B. Pocol; I.M. Jitea; I. Anna S. Olsson; Sofia M. Araújo; M. Fátima Vieira. 65. Can we reach food sustainability through local food? Evidence from Romania. Food futures: ethics, science and culture 2016, 1 .
AMA StyleD.E. Dumitras, C.B. Pocol, I.M. Jitea, I. Anna S. Olsson, Sofia M. Araújo, M. Fátima Vieira. 65. Can we reach food sustainability through local food? Evidence from Romania. Food futures: ethics, science and culture. 2016; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleD.E. Dumitras; C.B. Pocol; I.M. Jitea; I. Anna S. Olsson; Sofia M. Araújo; M. Fátima Vieira. 2016. "65. Can we reach food sustainability through local food? Evidence from Romania." Food futures: ethics, science and culture , no. : 1.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Călin Moldovan Teselios. Perceptions of the support granted to female entrepreneurs in Romania: between anticipation and assessment. Studies in Agricultural Economics 2016, 118, 55 -60.
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Călin Moldovan Teselios. Perceptions of the support granted to female entrepreneurs in Romania: between anticipation and assessment. Studies in Agricultural Economics. 2016; 118 (1):55-60.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Călin Moldovan Teselios. 2016. "Perceptions of the support granted to female entrepreneurs in Romania: between anticipation and assessment." Studies in Agricultural Economics 118, no. 1: 55-60.
Apiculture is often cited as a possible method of empowering rural women. Beekeeping generates a product with high market potential, while being more easily adapted to constraints of low credit and limited land access than other agricultural activities. Beekeepers in Romania are predominantly male, however studies have shown a growing popularity of the activity among women In 2008 and 2011, Heifer International introduced beekeeping to rural families in Sălaj County, Romania, encouraging equal participation among women and men. By “passing on the gift”, the project was also extended in some villages in Cluj county. The goal of the present study was to assess the projects’ impact on female beneficiaries several years later. The methodology used was surveying via a quantitative and qualitative questionnaire. The sample size was 30 women, from nine villages of the Someș River Valley involved in the project. The results of the research shown that women continue to practice subsistence farming and beekeeping remains small-scale. However, improvements in household revenues and women’s participation are observed. Production is focused mainly on honey, which is sold through informal channels. Women welcome the idea of further diversification through value-added products, and further training to improve market access could provide additional benefits. Families consume more honey and the women acknowledge nutritional benefits. The Heifer principle of “passing on the gift” helped build connections among local women beekeepers. The study offers advice and best practices for future apicultural development projects. It reminds practitioners of the importance of activities that facilitate women’s empowerment and agency in rural community development.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Molly McDonough. Women, Apiculture and Development: Evaluating the Impact of a Beekeeping Project on Rural Women’s Livelihoods. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 2015, 72, 487-492 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Molly McDonough. Women, Apiculture and Development: Evaluating the Impact of a Beekeeping Project on Rural Women’s Livelihoods. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture. 2015; 72 (2):487-492.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Molly McDonough. 2015. "Women, Apiculture and Development: Evaluating the Impact of a Beekeeping Project on Rural Women’s Livelihoods." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 72, no. 2: 487-492.
Smoked plums and pears are highly appreciated in Romanian food culture as traditional healthy dessert. Safety concerns about smoked fruits led to the application of slow dehydration at low temperatures (SDLT) as gentle method to prologue the product shelf life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the consumers’ expectations and perception both prior and after tasting of dried plums and pears obtained by SDLT. A questionnaire of 15 questions with 5 point Hedonic scale was addressed to regular consumers of dried fruits (N=79). Alongside with willingness to buy and perception of product quality, the respondent’s expectations were evaluated before tasting the product (for product general appearance, colour and expected taste) and after tasting (for taste and consistency). Promising results were obtained for both pears and plums, thus concluding that the respondents are open to accept new processing methods for traditional products as long as there is a beneficial sensorial advantage in the perceived quality of the product.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Laura Stan; Călin Moldovan Teselios. Sensory Analysis of Dehydrated Plums and Pears. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 2015, 72, 511-512 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Laura Stan, Călin Moldovan Teselios. Sensory Analysis of Dehydrated Plums and Pears. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture. 2015; 72 (2):511-512.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Laura Stan; Călin Moldovan Teselios. 2015. "Sensory Analysis of Dehydrated Plums and Pears." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 72, no. 2: 511-512.
C.B. Pocol; L. Stan. Ethical concerns in Romanian beekeeping. Know your food 2015, 400 -406.
AMA StyleC.B. Pocol, L. Stan. Ethical concerns in Romanian beekeeping. Know your food. 2015; ():400-406.
Chicago/Turabian StyleC.B. Pocol; L. Stan. 2015. "Ethical concerns in Romanian beekeeping." Know your food , no. : 400-406.
Tibor Farkas; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Zsuzsanna Kassai. The Social Context of Local Development in Jebucu, Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 2015, 72, 1 .
AMA StyleTibor Farkas, Cristina Bianca Pocol, Zsuzsanna Kassai. The Social Context of Local Development in Jebucu, Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture. 2015; 72 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTibor Farkas; Cristina Bianca Pocol; Zsuzsanna Kassai. 2015. "The Social Context of Local Development in Jebucu, Romania." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 72, no. 1: 1.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Ioana Delia Pop. The acces of Romanian rural population to the information and communication technology. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 2014, 71, 1 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Ioana Delia Pop. The acces of Romanian rural population to the information and communication technology. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture. 2014; 71 (2):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Ioana Delia Pop. 2014. "The acces of Romanian rural population to the information and communication technology." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 71, no. 2: 1.
The study aims to asses overall satisfaction of the initiative for becoming an entrepreneur among women in Romania. The research was conducted in the Regions of North East, North West and West, on a sample of 602 women entrepreneurs. The research method chosen was the sociological survey. Almost three quarters of the respondents declare to be satisfied having opened a business. The degree of satisfaction regarding this decision is associated with age, education and family income. The main motivations identified are: capital accumulation, independence, lack of employment or the rise of an opportunity. Most frequently, women entrepreneurs feel respect due to their status, this decreasing among those with secondary education, with family incomes below 3000 RON and those who don’t have employees.
Cristina Bianca Pocol; Calin Moldovan-Teselios. Women entrepreneurship in Romania: a regional evaluation. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 2014, 71, 408-416 .
AMA StyleCristina Bianca Pocol, Calin Moldovan-Teselios. Women entrepreneurship in Romania: a regional evaluation. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture. 2014; 71 (2):408-416.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Bianca Pocol; Calin Moldovan-Teselios. 2014. "Women entrepreneurship in Romania: a regional evaluation." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 71, no. 2: 408-416.
Ionel-Mugurel Jitea; Cristina Pocol. The Common Agricultural Policy and productivity gains in Romanian agriculture: is there any evidence of convergence to the Western European realities? Studies in Agricultural Economics 2014, 116, 165 -167.
AMA StyleIonel-Mugurel Jitea, Cristina Pocol. The Common Agricultural Policy and productivity gains in Romanian agriculture: is there any evidence of convergence to the Western European realities? Studies in Agricultural Economics. 2014; 116 (3):165-167.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIonel-Mugurel Jitea; Cristina Pocol. 2014. "The Common Agricultural Policy and productivity gains in Romanian agriculture: is there any evidence of convergence to the Western European realities?" Studies in Agricultural Economics 116, no. 3: 165-167.