Scholarship / Why New Zealand study? For adventure and because of my love for research and development [5]

Why did you apply to study in New Zealand?

As a food technologist, I have always wanted to have an outside experience away from my home country on practical food processing due to the limited food processing technologies and dormant research facilities in the country. As a result of this, I had to carry out several researches on the best place to achieve this. According to New Zealand's trade and enterprise, New Zealand is an ideal setting for producing quality foods and beverages. They are a world leader in milk, butter, cheese, dairy products, wine and honey and also a generator of exciting new emerging food products which made me apply to study in New Zealand so I can have an in-depth experience on the operations of New Zealand's food processing industry.

I also applied to study in New Zealand because of my love for adventure. New Zealand is a mysteriously fascinating country with extremely beautiful landscapes, mountains, lakes and unique biodiversity making it an interesting place for me to explore and study.

I also applied to study in New Zealand because of my love for research and development. According to Study options limited, New Zealand is home to internationally prestigious research-led universities many of which are ranked among the best in the world. The country boasts of highly experienced faculty, well-equipped laboratories, access to latest technology, equipment and opportunities that will enable me to undertake my own large independent research project that aims at solving food related problems in my country.

Research Papers / Cashew apple juice concentrate quality. OUTLINE OF PROPOSED RESEARCH TOPIC AND OBJECTIVES [3]

OUTLINE OF PROPOSED RESEARCH TOPIC AND OBJECTIVES

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Hi, please I want a review on my research topic outline.
My research topic: Evaluation of novel drying processes for the production, quality and Shelf-life of cashew apple juice concentrate.

Outline of proposed research topic:
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
Background of proposed research
Statement of Problem
Significance of Research study/Rationale
Objectives of proposed research
LITERATURE REVIEW OF RESEARCH TOPIC
Gap in Existing Research
MATERIALS AND METHODS
RESEARCH PLAN/TIME FRAME
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

Outline of research objectives:
1) To produce cashew apple juice concentrate using different novel drying processes in an attempt to solve short-shelf life and post-harvest losses during transportation and storage of cashew apple fruits.

2) To determine the effect of these drying methods on the quality parameters of cashew apple juice concentrate so as to establish the best drying method that maintains the integrity of the components.

3)To determine the acceptability of cashew apple juice concentrate by sensory evaluation so as to measure consumer's perception on the product.
4)To evaluate the shelf-life stability of the cashew apple juice concentrates in order to know how long the product can be stored before spoilage.

Dissertations / Relevance of research to the development of my country [3]

Hi please help me review this.
How can this research be applied to the development of your country?

Research topic: Evaluation of drying processing technologies for the production, quality and Shelf-life of cashew apple juice concentrate.

The outcomes of this research can be applied towards the creation of new avenues for the utilization of cashew fruits and in extension other fruits, in an effective manner by commercial fruit farmers. About 500, 000 metric tonnes, worth N50 billion of cashew fruits rot annually in Nigeria due to inadequate processing technology (Cashew Producers Association of Nigeria, CPAN). Nigeria is the fourth largest producer of cashew in the world producing a total of 220, 000 metric tonnes of cashews out of the world's total of 2.1 million metric tonnes in 2017 (National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN). Cashew has a vast potential to take many Nigerians out of poverty and in order for this crop to be harnessed, post-harvest losses must be addressed as these wastages/losses reduces the household income (NCAN). Value addition to cashew fruits as a way of preventing these losses/wastages in Nigeria is needed. Therefore the production of juice concentrates from cashew apple fruit at industrial scale will reduce these post-harvest losses as concentrates are easier to handle during storage and transportation.

The outcomes of this research can also be published on local Journals thereby making positive contribution in the field of Agriculture and for reference purposes in Nigeria. The new scientific knowledge will be applied by researchers, Agricultural Institutes, corporations and cashew farmers so as to bring about value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, increase agricultural productivity and achieve sustainable food security.

Scholarship / Specific things to be done to overcome the challenges of living and studying in a different country [3]

Hi, am applying for a scholarship and I need a review on my essay. Thanks in advance

facing challenges abroad

If you are successful on being awarded a scholarship, what specific things will you do to prepare yourself to move to and overcome the challenges of living and studying, in a different country?.

If being awarded a scholarship, I may come across differences in the teaching, study and learning style while studying in New Zealand. In order to curb this challenge, I would find out more about these differences once I get to New Zealand possibly through the specialized international support staff at Massey University and also getting involved in academic and study skill workshops and peer student advisers at the Massey's comprehensive student services. At Auckland University of Technology, I will visit the student Hub on campus which will provide me with a range of services and learning support to succeed in AUT. I will also meet with trained and professional staff available on the student Hub so as to get the support I need in my academics and study. In order to adapt to the teaching and learning style and study pattern, I will also visit the Auckland University Library as they offer a range of services and resources which will help me get the most out of studying in the University.

I may also face language and cultural barriers while studying in New Zealand. To overcome this, I will connect with and explore New Zealand through the official government site "Nau mai NZ" before leaving to New Zealand as this will provide me with trusted information about New Zealand's lifestyle and culture that will help me once am studying and living in New Zealand. I will also learn from other international students by hearing about their stories and experiences and also discover tips about New Zealand's land, culture and language so I can live like a local. In addition, I would also meet new friends who are natives of New Zealand and learn about the Māori language.

I may also face social challenges feeling like an outsider. To overcome this, I will take part in the Massey's vibrant student life by joining the student association and clubs on my campus. Massey University offers a wide range of social and extracurricular student activities available for all students which would provide me the perfect way to make new friends, meet with like-minded students and develop interests out my studies. Auckland University of Technology also offers a wide range of clubs, group and activities which will enrich my university experience while studying.