1. Comparative study of the bioavailability of two coenzyme Q10 products following single-dose and 3-week oral administration in healthy adultsZala Jenko Pražnikar, Nina Mohorko, Vasilij Valenčič, Dejan Gmajner, Marco Morosetti, Patrick Orlando, Ana Petelin, 2026, original scientific article Keywords: coenzyme Q10, bioavailability, food supplement, microencapsulation
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2. Mapping the Perceived Usefulness and Intentions of Small Farmers in the Czech Republic to Engage in Short Food Supply ChainsLibor Grega, Kristina Somerlíková, Eliska Svobodova, 2015, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: Short food supply chains (SFSCs) represent an innovative approach to the distribution of agricultural products, characterized by minimizing the distance between the producer and the consumer. This approach is increasingly perceived as a key factor in the resilience and sustainability of small farm development. The aim of this paper is to analyze the current use of SFSCs as a tool for strengthening the economic resilience and sustainability of small agricultural farms in the Czech Republic. It focuses on mapping factors influencing the perceived usefulness and ease of engagement and determinants of farmers’ behavioral intention to engage in SFSCs. The theoretical framework of the presented paper is based on the Technology Acceptance Model, which is applied to the agricultural sector. This framework provides a suitable structure for understanding the factors influencing the behavioural intention to adopt new technologies and innovations, including perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, which are key to understanding how farmers perceive their involvement in SFSCs and what their motivations and barriers are. The necessary data were obtained using semi-structured interviews with 156 small farmers in the Czech Republic. Categorical data were subjected to statistical hypothesis testing using contingency tables and the calculation of the χ² (chi-square) test to determine whether there was a statistically significant relationship between the variables. The use of contingency tables allowed for effective summarization and visualization of relationships between individual variables and the identification of patterns and trends in the data, which facilitated the interpretation of factors influencing the involvement of small farmers in the Czech Republic in SFSCs. The paper concludes by summarizing the importance of SFSCs as a tool for strengthening the resilience and sustainability of small agricultural farms. It also contributes to a better understanding of the factors influencing the involvement of small farmers in short food supply chains and provides recommendations for the development of agricultural policies and practices that can support the development of sustainable agricultural systems.
Keywords: short food supply chains, agriculture, economic resilience, Technology Acceptance Model
Published in RUP: 04.03.2026; Views: 307; Downloads: 5
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3. Adaptation Strategies of Small Farms in Short Food Supply Chains during the Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Crisis : A Case Study from the Czech RepublicEliška Svobodová, Kristina Somerlíková, Ivo Zdráhal, Libor Grega, 2015, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: The Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) strategy offers an alternative to conventional (long) food supply chains. It can be an effective strategy for small farmers to establish closer connections with consumers. This closer proximity to consumers allows for faster strategic decision-making and actions on consumer needs. SFSCs are also praised for their contribution to sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. The policies of the European Union also endorse the SFSC model. Small farms constitute a significant share of the total number of farms in the Czech Republic and play important social roles in rural areas. In 2020, the Czech Republic had a total of 28,910 farms, comprising 16,000 farms (55.3%) with an area of less than 20 hectares. The pandemic and subsequent postpandemic crisis affected the entire Czech economy and firms in all sectors. Farmers in SFSCs had to find ways to deal with such a disruptive event. The article aims to evaluate farmers' perceptions of the impact of the pandemic and post-pandemic crisis on the functioning of SFSCs and their impact on farming operations, as well as to discuss the adaptation strategies of small farms in SFSCs in the Czech Republic during the recent crisis period. The article answers two questions: 1) How did the pandemic and post-pandemic crisis affect the functioning of SFSCs and farming operations in the Czech Republic? and 2) What adaptation strategies did small farms in SFSCs in the Czech Republic use during the pandemic and post-pandemic crisis? The data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 73 small farmers involved in SFSCs in the Czech Republic during the years 2024 and 2025 and were analysed using statistical methods. Results indicate that, despite farmers’ perception of the impact of the crisis on their farming operations, their perception was rather negative. In the case of the functioning of SFSCs during the crisis period, their perception was slightly more positive than negative. The reason is that farmers in SFSC often implemented strategies to cope with the situation, e.g. by improving their online sales, e-shops, and social media presence. We argue that changes in marketing practices during the crisis period will enable farmers to improve their SFSC operations in the future.
Keywords: agriculture, pandemic and post-pandemic crisis, short food supply chain, Czech Republic
Published in RUP: 04.03.2026; Views: 303; Downloads: 11
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5. Reducing Food Waste and Boosting Profits through Inventory Management : The Case of Small Slovenian BakeriesŠpela Lipnik, Žiga Čepar, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This article explores the role of inventory management in reducing food waste and improving economic performance in selected Slovenian bakeries, contributing to a more efficient, environmentally responsible and sustainable economy. Using semi-structured interviews with key bakery personnel and an in-depth analysis of business documentation, our study applies the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model and News vendor model to test the following two hypotheses: (H1) improving inventory management at Bakery 1 can reduce total annual procurement costs by more than 15% without causing spoilage or raw material waste, and (H2) minimizing food waste at Bakery 2 may not necessarily align with maximizing profit. The findings confirm that applying these models can enhance production and procurement planning, demonstrating that while cost reductions and waste minimization are achievable, they may not always be fully aligned. The study underscores the importance of strategic inventory management in balancing financial and environmental objectives in small bakeries.
Keywords: EOQ and Newsvendor inventory management models, inventory optimization, food waste minimization, sustainable economy
Published in RUP: 18.12.2025; Views: 533; Downloads: 1
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6. The consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war on the food supply : final diploma projektDaria Eftimova, 2023, undergraduate thesis Keywords: war, Russia, Ukraine, European union, food prices, market, export, sanctions
Published in RUP: 24.11.2023; Views: 3412; Downloads: 39
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7. Hitra prehrana v centru Ljubljane : diplomska nalogaBarbara Osolnik Košar, 2007, undergraduate thesis Keywords: gostinstvo, hitra hrana, fast food, prehranske navade, mladina, tradicionalne slovenske jedi, anketa, intervju
Published in RUP: 21.05.2021; Views: 3294; Downloads: 77
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8. Phenolic compounds in poorly represented Mediterranean plants in istria : health impacts and food authenticationAna Miklavčič Višnjevec, Matthew Schwarzkopf, 2020, review article Keywords: phenolic compound, food authentication technique, health impacts, Punica granatum L., Ziziphus jujuba Mill., Arbutus unedo L., Celtis australis L., Ficus carica L., Cynara cardunculus var. Scolymus L.
Published in RUP: 17.08.2020; Views: 5015; Downloads: 30
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9. Prehranjevalne navade dijakov Srednje zdravstvene šole Celje : diplomska nalogaKatja Jager, 2013, undergraduate thesis Keywords: mladostniki, prehranjevalne navade, zdrava prehrana, prehranske navade, junk food, hitra prehrana, indeks telesne mase, diplomske naloge
Published in RUP: 18.03.2019; Views: 6791; Downloads: 116
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