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Contribution of Port, Offshore, and Marine Energy Projects to Economic Growth Marsa; Nur, Sri Alfika
Journal of Economic Growth and Development Review Volume 3 Issue 1 March 2026
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This journal examines the strategic contribution of port infrastructure, offshore engineering, and marine renewable energy projects to economic growth and sustainable development through an interdisciplinary analytical framework. It evaluates their roles in expanding trade, generating employment, fostering industrial clusters, advancing technological innovation, and strengthening national energy resilience. The study finds that modern ports enhance logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, increase export capacity, and attract foreign direct investment, while also stimulating supporting industries such as warehousing, shipbuilding, and digital logistics services. Offshore engineering projects including oil and gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and offshore wind installations create high skilled employment, encourage technology transfer, and strengthen domestic manufacturing and marine construction sectors. Meanwhile, marine renewable energy such as offshore wind, tidal, and wave power supports low carbon economic transitions, promotes energy diversification, and expands electricity access in remote coastal and island regions. Collectively, the integration of these maritime sectors accelerates GDP growth, strengthens regional connectivity, enhances coastal industrialization, and improves long-term economic competitiveness, particularly in coastal and archipelagic nations, positioning maritime development as a central pillar of sustainable blue economy expansion.
Nutritional and Bioactive Aspects in Functional Food Development Marsa; Putri, Nisya Nadira
Journal of Nutrition and Health Care Volume 3 Issue 1 March 2026
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Functional foods are designed to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition by combining essential nutrients with bioactive compounds such as antioxidants, polyphenols, probiotics, prebiotics, and omega 3 fatty acids. These bioactive compounds help regulate physiological functions by reducing oxidative stress, modulating inflammation, improving gut microbiota balance, supporting immune response, and lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The development of functional foods requires careful selection of raw materials that are naturally rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. Processing techniques such as fermentation, encapsulation, controlled heating, and drying play a critical role in maintaining bioactive stability, enhancing bioavailability, and ensuring sensory quality. Furthermore, interactions between nutrients and bioactive compounds must be considered to optimize health benefits without compromising taste, texture, or safety. Overall, functional food development is a multidisciplinary approach that combines nutrition science, food chemistry, and biotechnology. By integrating evidence-based formulations, manufacturers can produce foods that not only meet dietary needs but also actively promote health, prevent disease, and improve overall quality of life.