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Evidence For Terahertz Acoustic Phonon Parametric Oscillator Based On Acousto-Optic Degenerate Four-Wave Mixing In A Silicon Doping Superlattice, Thomas E. Wilson

Physics Faculty Research

We report evidence for a 1.0-THz self-starting mirrorless acoustic phonon parametric oscillator (MAPPO) produced from acousto-optic phase-conjugate degenerate four-wave (D4WM) mixing in a THz laser-pumped silicon doping superlattice (DSL). The DSL was grown by molecular beam epitaxy on a (100) boron-doped silicon substrate. A superconducting NbTiN subwavelength grating was used to couple the THz laser radiation into the DSL. Superconducting granular aluminum bolometric detection, coupled with Si:B piezophonon spectroscopy, revealed excitation of THz coherent compressional and shear waves, along the ⟨111⟩ direction only. The Bragg scattering condition for distributed feedback, and the energy conservation requirement for the D4WM process, were …

Assessment Of Inequalities In Coverage Of Essential Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, And Adolescent Health Interventions In Kenya, Emily Catherine Keats, Nadia Akseer, Zaid Bhatt, William Macharia, Anthony Ngugi, Arjumand Rizvi, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Importance: Previous work has underscored subnational inequalities that could impede additional health gains in Kenya.

Objective: To provide a comprehensive assessment of the burden, distribution, and change in inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) interventions in Kenya from 2003 to 2014.

Design, Setting, and Participants: This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the 2003, 2008, and 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys. The study included women of reproductive age (ages 15-49 years) and children younger than years, with national, regional, county, and subcounty level representation. Data analysis was conducted from April 2018 to November 2018.

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The Effect On The Postharvest Qualities Of ‘Lianhong’ Citrus Fruit By Using Heat Shock Combined With Ozone Fumigation, Jiang Jing, Zhu Xiangrong, Su Donglin, Fu Fuhua, Zhang Juhua, Li Gaoyang, Shan Yang

Food and Machinery

Effects of heat shock combined with ozone fumigation at low temperature atmosphere were investigated on the storage quality and fruit physiological index of citrus processing varieties (‘Lianhong’ citrus fruit). The fruit was stored in cold storage at 4 ℃ and 90% relative humidity (RH), after treated with hot water (52 ℃, 3 min) and 6.0 mg/m³ of ozone for 15 min. Respiratory intensity, water loss rate, total soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acid (TA), ascorbic acid (V_C), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) activity were determined. The result showed that the combined treatment could enhance …

Optimization On Fast Debitterizing Technologies Of Apricot Seed By Ultrasound With Response Surface Methodology, Zhang Ning, Zhang Xinyun, Fan Xuehui, Zhang Qingan

Food and Machinery

To decrease the waste of energy and resource during the traditional debitterizing processing of apricot seeds, a rapid and novel method was proposed based on the principle of ultrasound-induced in this paper. Firstly, the parameters affecting the dissolution rate of amygdalin such as ultrasonic temperature, time, frequency, power and ratio of material to liquid, were tested by the method of single-factor experiment. Secondly, three parameters affecting the amygdalin dissolution rate were optimized by the response surface methodology, such as ultrasonic temperature, power and frequency, resepectively. The results showed that the optimum conditions were ultrasonic temperature 55 ℃, ultrasonic power 300 …

Research Progress On The Mechanism Of Dietary Anthocyanins On Preventing And Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Lai Dengni, Jiang Yuqin, Tian Yan, Wu Yanyang, Zhao Lingyan, Deng Fangming

Food and Machinery

The main components of anthocyanins in different fruits and vegetables were discussed. And the role of anthocyanins of prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes were explored. The mechanism of anthocyanins in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes by reducing oxidative stress, improving insulin resistance, promoting insulin secretion and protecting β cells was discussed, and provided a theoretical basis for the comprehensive utilization of polyphenolic compounds in fruits and vegetables.

Advances In Studies On The Effects Of Thermal Processing On The Structure, Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Phenolic Compounds In Plants, Ma Zhanqian, Wu Nana, Yi Cuiping, Tan Bin

Food and Machinery

The effects of different thermal processing processes on the structure and antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds was reviewed, and the main problems found were discussed in the present study. We looked forward to the next key ideas, and intended to provide a basis for the development and utilization of nutritious food.

Studies On Curcumin And Cftr: Refutation And Recognition, Luan Jian, Cao Huanhuan, Zhou Xiaofu

Food and Machinery

The research progress of curcumin stimulates mutant CFTR chloride channel since 2004 is summarizes in this review, and the process from discovery to refutation, from resistance to recognition of this theory are also discussed. Scientists prove that curcumin is a natural molecular activator of CFTR chloride channel, and plays an important role in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and the drug development, according the investigation of the experiment methods, mechanisms and pharmacokinetics. This review reveals the potential problems such as safe dose, and aims to provide references for cystic fibrosis drug research and development.

Preservation Effect Of Active Film Containing Oreganoessential Oil On Snakehead Slices, Du Yunfei, Fan Liyuan, Shen Chunhua

Food and Machinery

In order to study the preservation effect of oregano essential oil in plastic films, oregano essential oil, as an antibacterial agent, was added into ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and polyethylene (PE) respectively, then the food preservative films were prepared by extrusion casting. The mechanical properties, transmittance and haze of the preservative film were characterized. The snakeheads were then packaged in the preservative films, and the changes in drip loss rate, pH, thiobarbituric acid (TBA) and total viable count over time were determined. The results showed that the addition of oregano oil has little effect on the basic properties of the …

Infection Of Alternaria Alternata In Postharvest Jiashi Melon And 86-1 Melon, Maerhaba Paerhati, Bai Yujia, Wang Jin, Zhu Wantong, Adilai Tuersun, Feng Zuoshan

Food and Machinery

Jiash melon and 86-1 melon were used as experiment material in this paper. After inoculated with Alternaria alternata by injury, the differences between the two were compared in terms of lesion diameter, pathogen-induced plant protein and protective enzyme activity. The results showed that the lesions of Jiashi melon were less than 86-1, and the diameter of the pericarp was smaller than the sarcocarp. After inoculated with Alternaria alternata, pathogen-induced plant protein and protective enzyme activity of two melons were increased during whole storage period. It played an important role in resisting the infection of Alternaria alternata, especially in the middle …

Development Of 3d Printing Technology Based On Edible Materials, Yang Laixia, Yang Fanrong, Gui Yulian, Li Jiapu

Food and Machinery

The extension of edible materials has accelerated the development of 3D printing technology. However, as compared with engineering materials, the 3D printing technology for edible materials still faces many challenges. This review introduced the current mature 3D printing technology and its application field, and expounded the structure and composition of food 3D printer, as well as explained the research progress of edible material 3D printing at home and abroad. Moreover, the existing problems in the application of 3D printing in edible materials were summarized and analyzed, helping to look forward to a wider range of applications in the future, and …

Research Progress Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Artichoke, Shi Mingyue, Cao Qingming, Zhong Wenhui, Yi Yingjian, Fang Yi, Zhang Zhikun, Zhou Wenhua

Food and Machinery

Artichoke has important nutritional and medicinal value and great development potential in the application of health food. In this review, the recent research results on extraction methods, analytical methods of artichoke, its chemical components and biological activities of polyphenols were summarized. It is hoped that national and international research results, can be popularized and utilized. The recognition of artichoke medicinal value in modern medicine and the promotion of artichoke products will bring great benefits to people's health and longevity.

Research Progress On The Improvement Of Edible Quality Of Brown Rice, Chen Bingjie, Qiao Yongjin, Liu Chenxia

Food and Machinery

From the physical and biological perspective, the methods, principles and characteristics of technologies of improving the quality of brown rice were introduced in the article. Present status and advance of studies on technologies of edible quality improvement for brown rice were overviewed. Synergy technology is also proposed to apply to the improvement of edible quality of brown rice. Combining other technologies and germination technology would become the development tendency. At the same time, the existing problems in the quality improvement of brown rice are also pointed out.

Preparation And Evaluation On Clathrate Compound Of Volatile Oil From Leaves Of Cinnamomum Jensenianum, Mao Xuanrui

Food and Machinery

Taking β-cyclodextrin as the wall material, embedding rate as the detection index, and single factor test results as the basis for orthogonal test, determined the optimal inclusion process of Cinnamomum jensenianum leaves volatile oil. Meanwhile, the inclusion compound was evaluated using thin-layer chromatography (TLC), ultraviolet spectroscopy (UV), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and micrography. The experiment results indicated that, the optimal preparation process conditions for the inclusion compound of Cinnamomum jensenianum volatile oil were as followed: ultrasonication time of 8 min, mass ratio of core material to wall material of 1︰8, ultrasonic wave power of 150 W, mass ratio of β-cyclodextrin …

Advacnes On Biological And Farming Technology For The Prevention And Treatment Of Cadmium In Rice, Shen Junjun, Lin Qinlu, Luo Feijun

Food and Machinery

In this paper, on account of the current situation that some rice have high cadmium content or even exceeds the national standard, the severity and regional distribution currently at home and abroad are analyzed. The necessity of controlling cadmium pollution of rice was revealed, and the methods of biotechnology and farming at home and abroad were systematically integrated,such as screening low cadmium enriched rice varieties using biological technology, hybrid technology and genetic engineering technology that includes transgene technology, gene knockout and gene silencing to improve rice traits. The microbial adsorption method and fermentation technology to reduce the cadmium content in …

Effects Of Microwave On Free Radical Production And Oxidative Properties Of Model Protein, Wang Tingting, Yuan Jiangfeng, Wang Lunji, Zhang Bin, Qiu Zhijun, Gong Minggui, Yin Qihang

Food and Machinery

Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA), a model protein, was used to study the relationship between the free radical production and oxidative properties in the microwave field. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) trapping with 5,5-dimethyl-l-pyrrolin N-oxide (DMPO) was used for the detection of free radical produced by BSA under different microwave treatment conditions. The signal intensity of free radicals arose from BSA solution via the increasing of power, temperature, and time after microwave irradiation. By measuring the carbonyl, thiol and surface hydrophobic oxidative properties of BSA under different microwave temperatures. It was showed that the carbonyl content increased, the thiol content decreased, and …

Effects Of Aging Time And Cooking Degree On Volatile Flavors Of Beef, Wang Hengpeng, Wu Peng, Chen Shengsu, Tu Mingliang, Gao Ziwu, Xie Jing, Yang Tianyi, Chen Chang, Meng Xiangren

Food and Machinery

In order to study the effects of aging time, cooking degree and their interaction on beef flavor components, the longissimus dorsi of Simmental cattle in the process of aging time (3, 5, 7 d) were selected to make steaks of medium, medium well and well done. Volatile flavor components in different aging times and cooking degree were analyzed by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), explored the best aging time and cooking degree which were beneficial to flavor substances formated. Results showed that, a total of 50 volatile compounds were identified in each beef sample. The …

Effects Of Atmospheric And Vacuum Concentrationon Free Amino Acids Of Chicken Soup, Wu Jia, Xia Yangyi, Yan Mengxi, Zhang Guoxing

Food and Machinery

The changes of amino acid and other related indexes in chicken soups which were concentrated under atmospheric pressure and vacuum were studied. The results were as follows: with the increase of concentration ratio, the contents of crude protein, oligopeptide and reducing sugar in chicken soups were gradually reduced. Under the same concentration ratio, the crude protein content in atmospheric concentration chicken soups was higher than that in vacuum concentration chicken soups (P＜0.05), while the oligopeptide content in vacuum concentration chicken soups and the reducing sugar in chicken soups with concentration ratio greater than 1∶2 were higher than that in atmospheric …

Determination And Content Analysis Of Phenolic Compounds In Different Late-Maturing Citrus Of China, Zhang Jing, Zhu Lisha, Zhang Yaohai, Zhao Jing, Dong Chao, Jiao Bining

Food and Machinery

In order to provide scientific basis for the utilization of citrus resource and improvement of comprehensive utilization value of fruits, the ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) was used to determine the main phenolic substances (flavonoied and phenolic acids) in nine Chinese late-maturing citrus. The different phenolic compounds and their contents were analyzed in pulp, juice and peel. The results showed that flavonoids were mainly hesperidin in the parts of the nine citrus varieties, and phenolic acids were mainly ferulic acid, and the content of PMFs in the pericarp was rich. In the juice of nine citrus, the contents of hesperidin and …

Determination Of Benzaldehyde Residues Contents In Honey By Hplc-Ms Using Rhodamine B Hydrazide As The Pre-Column Derivatization Reagent, Peng Xue, Han Rui, Chen Liying, Wang Yue, Zhu Guiping, Cao Ruifang, Zhong Tingting, Shen Guanghui, Luo Qingying, Zhang Zhiqing, Li Shanshan

Food and Machinery

A novel HPLC-MS method was established, using a synthesized rhodamine B hydrazide (RBH) as the new pre-colunm derivatization reagent. After extracted with methanol and derivatized with RBH, the samples were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) coupled with mass spectrometry(MS). The results showed that the reagent RBH has a good sensitivity for mass spectrometry detection, and the derivatization reaction of benzaldehyde was efficient and specific. The benzaldehyde showed a good linear relationship in the range of 0.05～6.00 ng/mL, and the correlation coefficient was 0.996 2. The detection limits and quantitation limits of the method were 0.80×10^-3 ng/mL and 2.71×10^{-3 …}

Migration And Change Of Heavy Metal During The Pickling Of Candied Fruits, Li Wenxiang, Zhou Songhang, Wang Can, Long Qiang, Liu Yang, Lin Wenhua, Cao Xiaoyan

Food and Machinery

In this study, based on the determination of heavy metal residues in raw materials, the migration behavior of heavy metal in candied fruits was preliminary analyzed by monitoring dynamic changes of heavy metal content during pickling. The results showed that the contents of Plumbum, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and Arsenic in raw materials were 0.151 0, 0.024 1, 0.110 0, 0.000 0, 0.013 2 mg/kg, respectively; During the pickling process, residual heavy metal elements could migrate into the pickling solution, and significant differences were found in migration and relative behavior for different heavy metal elements. The contents of Plumbum, Cadmium, Cadmium …

Design Of Intelligent Milk Machine Based On User Behavior Contact, Wang Weiwei, Wang Wei, Li Huanni

Food and Machinery

In order to optimize and upgrade the intelligent milk machine, solve the problems encountered during the operation, a intelligent milk machine that improves the user's operating experience was designed by analyzing the users' behavioral contacts. The users’ behavior were observed to identify the touch points of using process and sort the contact priorities. Moreover, intelligent milk machine was designed by analytic hierarchy process. According to the design method, the demand point was transformed into a design opportunity to construct a intelligent milk machine design framework. Based on user behavior, intelligent milk machine was produced for the users to operate it …

The Changes Intexture And Physicochemical Properties Of Giant Freshwater Prown (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) During Frozen Storage, Liu Jiatong, Jiang Qixing, Yang Fang, Wang Bin, Xu Yanshun, Xia Wenshui, Xu Yan

Food and Machinery

The texture and physicochemical properties of giant freshwater prawn during frozen storage were investigated in this study. The quality differences of frozen whole prawn and headless prawn were compared and analyzed by shear stress, myofibrillar fragmentation index, myofibrillar apparent diameter, TCA soluble peptide and total protease activity. The results showed that the shear force of prawn decreased with the extension of storage time. The shear force of frozen whole prawn decreased more rapidly than headless prawn. After 16 weeks, the shear force of frozen whole prawns and headless shrimp decreased by 36.81% and 25.40%. The myofibril fragmentation index and TCA …

Effect Of Electrostatic Field Combind With Controlled Freezing-Point Storage Technology On The Quality Of Litopenaeus Vannamei In Storage Period, Duan Weiwen, Quan Qinguo, Zhang Xueqin, Zhang Zewei, Chen Ming, Zeng Xuege, Liu Shucheng, Ji Hongwu

Food and Machinery

Used the electrostatic field combined with controlled freezing-point storage technology to preserve the Litopenaeus vannamei, and examined the effects of different electrostatic field（1.5,2.5,3.5 kV）combined with controlled freezing-point storage（-1 ℃±1 ℃）on quality of Litopenaeus vannamei. Some quality index changes were compared in Polyphenol Oxidase （PPO） relative enzyme activity, whiteness, sensory, total bacterial counts, TVB-N, pH, drip loss, K value and rheology property. The results showed that electrostatic field inhibited the PPO relative enzyme activity, the sensory and whiteness significantly better than the controlled freezing-point storage. In the late period of storage, the total bacterial counts was inhibited by electrostatic field and …

Effect Of Wild Oat Beta Glucan On The Quality Of Frozen Cooked Noodles, Fan Jiaxuan, Qiu Qingyang, Wang Jinrong, Guo Xiaona, Zhu Kexue

Food and Machinery

In order to explore the feasibility of application of beta-glucan as the texturizine agent in the processing of frozen cooked noodles. In the present study, the texture indices were measured, and the moisture distribution was determined by NMR as well as the food quality was evaluated by the sensory assessors. The results showed that with the increase of the addition amount of oat beta-glucan, recooking water absorption, pre-cooking loss and recooking loss presented the first increase and then decrease. The quality characteristics of cooked noodles such as the hardness, springiness and chewiness presented the first decrease and then increase. When …

Study Of The Reactions E+E-→Π+Π-Π0Π0Π0 And Π+Π-Π0Π0Η At Center-Of-Mass Energies From Threshold To 4.35 Gev Using Initial-State Radiation, J. P. Lees, V. Poireau, V. Tisserand, E. Grauges, A. Palano, G. Eigen, D. N. Brown, Yu G. Kolomensky, M. Fritsch, H. Koch, T. Schroeder, C. Hearty, T. S. Mattison, J. A. Mckenna, R. Y. So, V. E. Blinov, A. R. Buzykaev, V. P. Druzhinin, V. B. Golubev, E. A. Kozyrev, Milind Purohit, Jeffrey Wilson, Et. Al.

Faculty Publications

We study the processes e⁺e⁻ → π⁺π⁻π⁰π⁰π⁰nγ in which an energetic photon is radiated from the initial state. The data are collected with the BABAR detector at SLAC. About 14 000 and 4700 events, respectively, are selected from a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 469 fb⁻¹. The invariant mass of the hadronic final state defines the effective e⁺e⁻ center-of-mass energy. From the mass spectra, the first precise measurement of the e⁺e⁻ → π⁺π^{− …}

Research Progress In Hydrogen Evolution Low Noble/Non-Precious Metal Catalysts Of Water Electrolysis, Yang Li, Zhao-Yan Luo, Jun-Jie Ge, Chang-Peng Liu, Wei Xing

Journal of Electrochemistry

Hydrogen energy technology with hydrogen as an energy carrier is gaining more and more attention due to its cleanliness and high energy density. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have been listed as one of the ultimate energy technologies in the 21st century. Among them, sustainable hydrogen production technology is a necessary prerequisite for the future development of hydrogen energy economy. Electrolyzed water technology driven by renewable resources represents an important way to support the sustainable development of hydrogen energy economy. The development and utilization of high activity, low cost hydrogen evolution catalysts is a key factor in improving the efficiency and …

Growth Characteristics Of Newly Isolated Indonesian Microalgae Under Different Salinity, Wa Iba, Michael A. Rice, Lucie Maranda, Gary H. Wikfors

Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Faculty Publications

The aim of this study was to investigate the growth characteristics of microalgae strains isolated from Kendari Bay and the Wanggu River estuary, Indonesia. The growth of the isolates, denoted as Kb1-2, Kb1-3, Kb1-5, and Kb2-6, were evaluated under controlled conditions. A batch culture experiment of these strains except Kb2-6 was conducted for 15 days under salinity levels of 20, 25, 30 and 35 gL-1. Tetraselmis chui, Tisochrysis lutea and Chaetocero sneogracile were also culture and used as the growth references. Cell density was measured every day and cell size was measured from 50 live cells during the logarithmic …

Checkpoint Inhibitors: What Gastroenterologists Need To Know., Monjur Ahmed

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

Checkpoint inhibitors are increasingly being used in clinical practice. They can cause various gastrointestinal, hepatic and pancreatic side effects. As these side effects can be serious, appropriate management is essential. The different checkpoint inhibitors with their mechanisms of action and indications, as well as evaluation and management of gastrointestinal, hepatic and pancreatic side effects, are discussed in this article.

Fuel Cell Performance Curve After Mea Optimization Structural Optimization Of Low Pt Membrane Electrode Assembly, Yan Rao, Shang Li, Fen Zhou, Tian Tian, Qing Zhong, Zhao-Hui Wan, Jin-Ting Tan, Mu Pan

Journal of Electrochemistry

Membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) are the key component of proton exchange membrane fuel cell. For a long time, much attention has been paid to develop MEA technology. At present, the research, development and industrialization of fuel cell has entered a new era. More strict requirements for MEA, especially for the reduction of Pt loading with a challenging target of 0.125 mg·W^-1 have to be met. In this paper, the performance losses under low Pt loading are analyzed in terms of activation polarization, ohm polarization and mass-transfer polarization. It is proposed that research should be focused on the activity of …

Morphological Control Of Ptcu2 Octahedron And Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalytic Performance Of Ptcu For Fuel Cell, Long-Sheng Cao, Lei Wan, Zhi-Gang Shao, Hong-Mei Yu, Ming Hou, Bao-Lian Yi

Journal of Electrochemistry

Platinum acetylacetonate (Pt(acac)₂) and copper acetylacetonate (Cu(acac)₂) were co-reduced to prepare PtCu₂ octahedron alloy catalyst in N,N-dimethylformamiade by solvothermal method. The PtCu₂ showed lattice compression, and high ratio of non-oxidized Pt with high electronic binding energy. All those structural features contributed to weak adsorption strength of oxygen species on Pt and lower d-band centre position. The influence of structure-directing agent on morphology of PtCu alloy was systematically studied. In the half cell test, as a result of the uniform morphology and regular octahedron of PtCu₂ formed, the mass activity and area specific activity …