Dry matter, organic acids, ascorbic acid, minerals (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium) and polyphenolic profile of a number of non-traditional fruit species and their genotypes, namely blue honeysuckle ( Lonicera spp.), Saskatoon berry ( Amelanchier alnifolia ), black mulberry ( Morus nigra ), Tomentosa cherry ( Prunus tomentosa Thunb.) and jostaberry ( Ribes nigrum x Grossularia uva-crispa ) were investigated. The results showed that Lonicera genotypes displayed high levels of ascorbic acid and they were rich in minerals, with the cultivar ‘Amfora’ achieving the leading position in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content among all lesser known fruit species. Amelanchier cultivars represented a valuable source of ascorbic acid and calcium, ‘Tišňovský’ and ‘Smoky’ together with Morus nigra ‘Jugoslavska’ accumulated the highest level of examined polyphenolic compounds. Regular consumption of studied less common fruit species can bring health benefits so they can represent a high potential value for fruit growers and in addition they can be utilised as functional foods.

The aim of the study was to determine changes in anthocyanin content of 17 selected Klčov's clones of honeyberry (Lonicera kamtschatica (Sevast.) Pojark) during freezing at −18°C for 6 months and find out the relationship between anthocyanins and dry matter, sugar, organic acids and ascorbic acid content in fresh fruits by cluster analysis. Clones of honeyberry can be divided into three clusters according to dry matter, sugar, organic acids and total anthocyanin content and total antioxidant capacity. The total anthocyanin level measured in fresh samples was 5.96-19.80 mg 100 g -1 of fresh mass (FM). The scavenging effect of acidified 80% ethanol extracts on DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) radical ranged from 30.03% to 41.13%. Anthocyanins displayed a negative weak correlation with total antioxidant capacity (R = −0.585).

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Advanced technologies based on design thinking approach of process engineering are applied in process management of business and enterprises. Good practice example in management and applying design thinking approach in practice can contribute education at universities that enable better acquiring abilities to solve issues such way. Recent design thinking approach can inspire education processes including effect of improving the level of education. The combination of design thinking approach and modern technologies still intensifies the solution of educational issues. Wide spread of smart devices from personal computers and notebooks, across mobile communication to smart phones, tablets or signal devices and smart appliances enable to share signals, instructions, opinions, issues and experiences in design thinking approach and to innovate through digital innovation of the content of education. The paper presents current state of the Erasmus+ project 2016-1-BG01-KA203-023719.