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Effects Of Drying Methods On The Quality Of Preserved Yellow Peach, Liu Gui-Ge, Zhong Yao-Guang, Qiao Yong-Jin, Chen Bing-Jie, Wang Xiao, Zhang Yi

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to select a suitable drying method for preserved yellow peach. Methods: Preserved yellow peach was prepared by hot air drying (HAD), microwave-hot air drying (MHD) and vacuum freeze drying (VFD). Its physical properties, nutritional components, sensory and aroma indexes were studied. Results: Compared with traditional HAD, the efficiency of MHD was increased by 56.1%, and the preserved fruit was significantly better than HAD in color, nutritional composition, sensory evaluation, aroma components and content; The preserved yellow peach fruit by VFD has the best color, the strongest rehydration, the best tissue structure integrity of …

Influences Of Clarification Technology On Clarification Effect And Quality Of The Fermented Wine With Lycopus Lucidus Turcz, Huang Xiao-Lan, He Xu-Feng, Zhou Xiang-De, Wu Rong, Xiong Shuang, Yang Qin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to find the best clarifying method of fermented wine by using L. lucidus Turcz and improve its quality and stability. Methods: The gelatin clarification method, bentonite clarification method, chitosan clarification method, heat treatment method, membrane filtration method and static clarification at different temperatures were used to treat the wine fermented with L. lucidus Turcz. As an evaluation index for the clarification effect, the best clarification method and related parameters were selected by combining turbidity, color, light transmittance, the content of alcohol, total acid, total sugar, caffeic acid and rosmarinic acid, and sensory scores. Results …

Refining And Quality Analysis Of Fish Oil From Mandarin Fish Viscera Byproducts, Wu Yong-Xiang, Yong Zhang, Wang Yin, Wu Li-Ping, Hu Chang-Yu

Food and Machinery

Objective: To optimize the refining process of crude fish oil from mandarin fish viscera and to improve the quality of fish oil. Methods: With phosphoric acid volume fraction, addition amount of NaOH and activated clay as influencing factors, the acid value and peroxide value as the evaluation indexes, the refining process was optimized by Box-Behnken response surface analysis. The sensory quality, physicochemical indexes and fatty acid composition of fish oil before and after refining process were analyzed. Results: The optimal refining conditions were obtained as follows, phosphoric acid volume fraction of 50%, addition amount of 2% NaOH, …

Research Progress On Anti-Fatigue Function Of Marine Bioactive Substances, Xiao Mei-Fang, Wang Li, Tian Hao-Ran, Liu Bin, Zeng Feng

Food and Machinery

This review summarizes the mechanism of fatigue and the research achievements of active components in anti-fatigue such as polysaccharides and peptides from marine organisms in recent years. Finally, discussed the shortcomings and future direction of development of marine bioactive substances.

Research Progress On Active Components And Comprehensive Utilization Of Rubus Chingii Hu, Chen Kui-Lin, Huang Da-Rong, Huang Shao-Jie, Yan Jing, Zhang Hui-Ying, Du Bing

Food and Machinery

This review summarized the latest research progress on the active components and comprehensive utilization of R. chingii Hu, and points out that the active components and functional characteristics of R. chingii Hu should be further explored, and it should be widely used in the fields of medical care, food and daily chemical products.

Research Progress Of The Application Of Clarification And Decolorization Techniques In Sugarcane Sugar Production, Xu Wen-Ting, Wang Zhou, Chen Guo-Qiang, Zhou Zhi-Ruo, Chen Wen-Jie

Food and Machinery

In this review, the clarification and decolorization of sugar solution in the process of sugar production was summarized. The research status of various clarification and decolorization techniques such as adsorption, oxidation and filtration in sugar production process and the deficiencies of existing methods in production and popularization, were compared and introduced. In addition, the research direction of the clarification technology in sugar industry was discussed.

Cost-Benefit Analysis Of The Cope Program For Persons Living With Dementia: Toward A Payment Model, Laura T Pizzi, Eric Jutkowitz, Katherine M Prioli, Ember Yiwei Lu, Zachary Babcock, Heather Mcabee-Sevick, Dorothy B Wakefield, Julie Robison, Sheila Molony, Catherine V. Piersol, Laura N Gitlin, Richard H Fortinsky

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

Background and objectives: There is a critical need for effective interventions to support quality of life for persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Growing evidence supports nonpharmacologic programs that provide care management, disease education, skills training, and support. This cost-benefit analysis examined whether the Care of Persons with Dementia in their Environments (COPE) program achieves cost savings when incorporated into Connecticut's home- and community-based services (HCBS), which are state- and Medicaid-funded.

Research design and methods: Findings are based on a pragmatic trial where persons living with dementia and their caregiver dyads were randomly assigned to COPE with HCBS, or …

Effects Of Silver Carp Drying Process On Quality And Content Of Advanced Glycation End Products, Luan Ao-Nan, Wang Chuan-Yang, Kevin Li, Yu Jian, Wang Fa-Xiang, Liu Yong-Le, Li Xiang-Hong, Li Yan

Food and Machinery

Objective:The effect of dried silver carp process on quality and safety was studied. Methods: Taking the fresh silver carp as the raw material, the curing concentration (NaCl), curing temperature, curing time, drying temperature and drying time as investigating factors, investigated the effects of different processing conditions on the rehydration rate, color, texture and AGEs formation. Results: The concentration of curing salt and drying temperature had significant effects on the sensory evaluation of dried fish products (P＜0.05), and the optimal processing conditions obtained were curing concentration of 9%, curing temperature of 4 ℃, curing time of 3 h, …

Effects Of Raw Material Composition On The Quality Of Fish-Chicken Dual Protein Vermicelli, Ren Yang-Ying, An Yue-Qi, Dang Mei-Qi, Yang Mei, Xu Guo-Dong, Xiong Shan-Bai

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to increase the diversity of surimi products and promote the industrialized production of high-quality traditional food. Methods:Using frozen surimi and chicken breast as raw materials, double-protein vermicelli was prepared by extrusion molding. The effects of raw material composition on the quality of double-protein vermicelli were studied by measuring its holding capacity, pulping value, color, stretch, texture and sensory evaluation. Results: The optimal mixing ratio of surimi and chicken was 8∶2, and the optimal amount of water was 20%. The tensile strength, tensile deformation and total sensory scores of the dual protein fish filaments prepared under …

Determination Of Nine Mineral Elements In Infant Formula Milk Powder By Rapid Wet Digestion-Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrosmetry, Chen Hui, Guo Xing-Xin, Peng Jia-Li, Tao Li-Ping, Wu Hai-Zi

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to provide a rapid and efficient pretreatment method to detect the mineral elements in infant formula milk powder. Methods: Low-temperature rapid wet digestion (digesting temperature was 120 ℃ and digesting time was 90 min) combined with the inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) was used to determine the concentrations of K, Na, Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Zn, Cu, and Mn in infant formula milk powder. Results: The linear correlation coefficients of standard curves for these nine elements were all over 0.999 9. This method was verified by the reference materials in infant …

Effect Of Thawing Methods On Water Retention And Quality Of Ship-Borne Ultra-Low-Temperature Squid Muscle, Wang Jin, Gao Xue-Hui, Chen Yun-Yun, Yu Hai-Xia, Gao Fei, Zhang Xiao-Jun

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the best thawing method of squid in storage and processing. Methods: Three kinds of squid were thawed by four thawing methods: low temperature thawing, ultrasonic thawing, flowing water thawing and hydrostatic thawing. The changes of sensory quality, texture characteristics, thawing loss rate, cooking loss rate, volatile base total nitrogen (TVB-N value), thiobarbituric acid value (TBARS value) and salt-soluble protein content (SSP value) of different squid were investigated during the thawing process. Results: Ultrasonic thawing took the shortest time, but thawing loss rate was high and the juice loss was serious; The …

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: First Case Report From Egypt And North Africa, Ahmed Elsayed Alzamzamy, Ashraf Aboubakr, Hussein H Okasha, Abeer Abdellatef, Shaimaa Elkholy, Mahmoudd Wahba, Mohamed Alboraie, Hussein Elsayed, Mohamed O Othman

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) polyposis is a rare condition in GI diseases. To date about 500 cases of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) have been reported worldwide.

Case summary: We report a 60-year-old female patient who presented with dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and weight loss of 1-year duration. Her physical examination showed alopecia and onychodystrophy. Upper endoscopy revealed diffuse markedly thickened gastric mucosa involving the whole stomach with thickened gastric rugae and numerous polypoidal lesions. Histopathological examination showed marked hyperplasia of the foveolar glands with inflammatory cell infiltration. Endoscopic ultrasound showed a significantly hypertrophic mucosa and muscularis mucosa, while the submucosa and the muscularis …

Poliovirus Immunity Among Children Aged 6-11 And 36-48 Months In 14 Polio High-Risk Provinces Of Afghanistan: A Health-Facility-Based Study, Sajid Bashir Soofi, Maureen Martinez, Noha H. Farag, William S. Hendley, Derek Ehrhardt, Imran Ahmed, Imtiaz Hussain, William Weldon, Ahmed M. Kassem

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Afghanistan is one of two countries where wild poliovirus (WPV) type 1 remains endemic. We conducted a facility-based cross-sectional survey of antipoliovirus antibodies in children in 14 provinces of Afghanistan. The provinces were selected based on programmatic priorities for polio eradication. Children aged 6-11 and 36-48 months attending outpatient clinics were enrolled in the study. We collected venous blood, isolated serum, and conducted neutralization assays to detect poliovirus neutralizing antibodies. A total of 2086 children from the 14 provinces were enrolled. Among the enrolled children, 44.3% were girls; the median age in the 6-11-month group was 9.4 months, and in …

Stress And Eating Behaviors, Britney J. Donovan, Alexander T. Jackson, James P. Loveless, Andrea C. Meggison

River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference

Studies pertaining to obesity, stress, and their impact on organizations are plentiful. Further, there is an abundance of research surrounding stress at work and eating behaviors. However, studies regarding work stress and fasting are absent. Because of this, our study aims to examine the relationship between stress, fasting behaviors, and interoception. Interoception is the perception of physical (body) sensations, such as hunger. We argue that interoceptive awareness will mediate the positive relationships between stress and fasting behavior. We argue that stress fasting behaviors are likely to occur during periods of high stress, such as balancing work and midterm exams. Therefore, …

Poetic Commodities: Exploration Of The Familial Impacts And History Of Indigenous Food Insecurity In “Why I Hate Raisins”, Katarina Rothhorn

Conspectus Borealis

This essay looks at Natalie Diaz's poem "Why I Hate Raisins" and the historical and contemporary implications of Native American reliance on government commodity programs.

Transcript: Presentation On Artificial Intelligence And Discrimination In Healthcare, Sharona Hoffman

Journal of Law and Health

The following is a transcription from The Digital Health and Technology Symposium presented at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law by The Journal of Law & Health on Friday, April 8, 2022. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

Effect Of Cell Cycle On Cell Surface Expression Of Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels And Na+,K+-Atpase, Samantha Edenfield, Abigail M. Sims, Constance Porretta, Harry J. Gould, Dennis Paul

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) are the target for many therapies. Variation in membrane potential occurs throughout the cell cycle, yet little attention has been devoted to the role of VGSCs and Na+,K+-ATPases. We hypothesized that in addition to doubling DNA and cell membrane in anticipation of cell division, there should be a doubling of VGSCs and Na+,K+-ATPase compared to non-dividing cells. We tested this hypothesis in eight immortalized cell lines by correlating immunocytofluorescent labeling of VGSCs or Na+,K+-ATPase with propidium iodide or DAPI fluorescence using flow cytometry and imaging. Cell surface expression of VGSCs during phases S through M was …

Immediate And Residual-Effects Of Sole And Intercropped Grain Legumes In Maize Production Systems Under Rain-Fed Conditions Of Northern Tanzania, E. Mugi-Ngenga, L. Bastiaans, N. P.R. Anten, S. Zingore, K. E. Giller

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Intercropping of maize with grain-legume crops predominates on smallholder farms in East Africa. However, the growth and development of crops and their interaction with fertilizer in intercropping systems are not well understood. We sought to answer the questions: (i) what are the effects of fertilizer on the growth and development of maize-pigeonpea and maize-lablab intercropping systems under variable agroecological conditions? (ii) what are the residual effects of two seasons of sole and intercrops of maize, pigeonpea and lablab on a succeeding maize crop? We studied pure stands of maize, long-duration pigeonpea, medium-duration pigeonpea and lablab, and additive intercropping combinations on …

Impact Of Two Types Of Fitness Programs On Soldier Physical Fitness, Aaron G. Parks, William H. Murrah, Wendi H. Weimar, Paige A. Mchenry, Donald Bigham, Kkevin Giordano, Joellen M. Sefton

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 15(4): 1326-1346, 2022. This study compared an expert supervised, fully resourced physical training (PT) program compared to a traditional physical training PT plan on Army Officer Candidate School (OSC) soldier fitness outcomes. This retrospective cohort study compared 228 OCS soldiers (179 male [26.74±3.78 years] and 49 female [26.55±4.18 years]) in two companies for 12 weeks. One company participated in a fully resourced PT program designed by fitness experts to improve overall fitness and mobility (TAP-C). One company participated in traditional physical training designed to excel on the Army combat fitness test (ACFT, includes deadlift, power …

Developing An Anti-Racist Practice In Occupational Therapy: Guidance For The Occupational Therapist, Justin E. Lerner, Angie Kim

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

A strong anti-racist practice is critical for occupational therapists who represent an overwhelmingly white and female workforce yet serve people from all ethnic and racial backgrounds. These therapists are commonly unprepared to work with a racially diverse clientele because of a lack of reflective and critical practice grounded in anti-racism. This article provides some critical literature about race and racism in occupational science. We present important concepts for therapists to deepen their understanding of anti-racist practice, including intersectionality, agent and target groups, and equity and equality. We then explore some critical theoretical frameworks that can help conceptualize anti-racist practice, such …

State Farm Fire And Casualty V. Jason Hines

2022 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Volume Cxlii, Number 4, October 14, 2022, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

October 14, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Animal Science News (October 14, 2022), Department Of Animal Science

Animal Science Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Ethical Negotiation And Postcapitalist Politics: An Essay For Carrie, Amy J. Cohen

Texas A&M Law Review

In a 1983 article, Legal Negotiation: A Study of Strategies in Search of a Theory, Carrie Menkel-Meadow took stock of what was motivating a diverse range of scholars to want to reimagine negotiation theory. She described these negotiation scholars as shaped by the exigencies of their own political moments. Some were lawyers concerned about too much litigation of an unsatisfying quality. Many, however, were concerned more broadly about “the general level of hostility in the world,” even haunted by the possibility that nuclear weapons could destroy all of humanity. Negotiation scholars included “[e]conomists and game theorists . . . concerned …

Combined Trip13 And Aurora Kinase Inhibition Induces Apoptosis In Human Papillomavirus-Driven Cancers, Soma Ghosh, Tuhina Mazumdar, Wei Xu, Reid T Powell, Clifford Stephan, Li Shen, Pooja A Shah, Curtis R Pickering, Jeffery N Myers, Jing Wang, Mitchell J Frederick, Faye M Johnson

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

PURPOSE: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes >5% of cancers, but no therapies uniquely target HPV-driven cancers.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: We tested the cytotoxic effect of 864 drugs in 16 HPV-positive and 17 HPV-negative human squamous cancer cell lines. We confirmed apoptosis in vitro and in vivo using patient-derived xenografts. Mitotic pathway components were manipulated with drugs, knockdown, and overexpression.

RESULTS: Aurora kinase inhibitors were more effective in vitro and in vivo in HPV-positive than in HPV-negative models. We hypothesized that the mechanism of sensitivity involves retinoblastoma (Rb) expression because the viral oncoprotein E7 leads to Rb protein degradation, and basal Rb protein …

Two Cases Of Autoimmune Syndrome Induced By Adjuvants (Asia): A Multifaceted Condition Calling For A Multidisciplinary Approach, Christine Loftis, Aidee C. Nunez, Mauricio De La Garza, Emilia C. Dulgheru

School of Medicine Publications

Silicone implants have been used for cosmetic enhancement and reconstructive purposes for over 60 years. Despite assiduous efforts to ensure safety, there is continuous evidence that they are not as biologically inert as previously postulated. We present two cases of autoimmune syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) in Hispanic women. The first patient developed biopsy-proven immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy that was successfully treated with the combination of silicone explantation along with immunosuppressive therapy. Findings after implant removal demonstrated rupture and leakage of silicone from gluteal implants. The second patient developed autoimmune hemolytic anemia in the setting of a ruptured silicone breast implant. …

The Relationship Between Nature Connectedness And Physical Activity Patterns In A Sample Of Collegiate Students, Faculty, And Staff, Destinee Waddy

The Winthrop McNair Research Bulletin

PURPOSE: A strong relationship exists between physical activity (PA) and nature connectedness (NC); the most physically active individuals may also be the most nature connected. Designing PA programs and modifying college campuses through the lens of biophilia can provide a more logical, evidence-based approach to improve overall health and wellness. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between physical activity and nature connectedness in a sample of collegiate faculty and students. METHODS: Participants completed two previously validated surveys: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Connectedness to Nature Survey. Demographic data (age, race, campus affiliation) were also …

Brazil's Family Health Strategy: An Examination Of The Experience Of Community Health Workers And Their Impact On The Commonwealth, Ximena Perez-Velazco

The Winthrop McNair Research Bulletin

This study explores the experience of community health workers―front line public health workers― who provide low-level health intervention as they are integrated into multidisciplinary teams of health professionals, under the constitution of Brazil’s Family Health strategy, a policy established in order to provide universal primary care in Brazil. Furthermore, this research looks into how the community health workers’ role in bridging the gap between the public health efforts and the commonwealth initiates health literacy and health practices within the community and the CHWs themselves. There is little to no research on the subject of community health workers’ physical or mental …

Confirming The Factors Of Professional Readiness In Athletic Training, Philip A. Szlosek, M Susan Guyer, Mary G. Barnum, Elizabeth M. Mullin

Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Background: Healthcare professionals such as athletic trainers must be prepared for autonomous practice immediately after graduation. Although certified, new athletic trainers have been shown to have clinical areas of strength and weakness. To better assess professional readiness and improve the preparedness of new athletic trainers, the factors of athletic training professional readiness must be defined. However, limited research exists defining the holistic aspects of professional readiness needed for athletic trainers. Confirming the factors of professional readiness in athletic training could enhance the professional preparation of athletic trainers and result in more highly prepared new professionals. Therefore, the objective of this …