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Research Progress In Enrichment Of Trace Elements Zinc And Selenium In Pleurotus Spp., Jing Zhang, Mengmeng Xu, Liting Zhao, Cui Li, Lei Chen, Song Ming, Zhongyang Ding

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Zinc and selenium are essential trace elements for maintaining human normal physiological function.Deficiency of zinc or selenium can result in immune dysfunction,chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and hyperlipidemia,and even increase the risk of cancer.The human body cannot independently synthesize these trace elements,which can only be obtained from the daily diet.However,natural food sources have low content of zinc and selenium,which is insufficient to meet the bod y’s needs.Therefore,developing fortified foods with trace nutrients is an important approach to meeting residents ’ requirements.Edible fungi serve as natural carriers for enriching trace elements and ideal dietary supplements.Pleurotus spp.,as a typical example,not only …

Construction And Optimization Of An Efficient Tyrosol Biosynthesis System In Escherichia Coli, Yizhe Xiong, Shougang Wang, Zhiming Rao, Meijuan Xu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] An efficient biosynthetic system was constructed in Escherichia coli to achieve high-yield production of tyramine and its key derivative tyrosol.[Method ] Through the analysis of protein expression,enzymatic properties,and whole-cell catalysis results,tyrosine decarboxylase (TDC ) derived from Enterococcus faecalis was selected as the key enzyme for tyramine synthesis.Subsequently,tyramine oxidase (TYO ) was introduced to construct the TDC-TYO pathway for tyrosol production.Meanwhile,the LAAD-PDC pathway for tyrosol synthesis was established.A dual-enzyme co-expression system was established,and the effects of tandem enzyme order,production pathways,and key enzyme sources on tyrosol yield were analyzed.The recombinant strain B 1,carrying the plasmid pET 28a-EfTDC-TYO,was obtained through whole-cell …

Effects Of Single And Mixed Fermentation On Flavor , Composition , And Antioxidant Activity Of Soybean Whey, Taotao Wei, Qian Chen, Xiangjie Tao, Bin Tang, Fusheng Ren, Ping Hu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to explore the impacts of single strain fermentation and mixed fermentation on the flavor,composition,and antioxidant activity of soybean whey.[Method ] Gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS ) was coupled with E-nose and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC ) to a nalyze the flavor and function of soybean whey fermented by the single and mixed strains.[Result ] Compared with single-strain fermentation by Limosilactobacillus fermentum HJS- 1 or Kluyveromyces marxianus HJS- 2,mixed fermentation (Limosilactobacillus fermentum HJS- 1 + Kluyveromyces marxianus HJS- 2) effectively improved the levels of functional substances and antioxidant activity of soybean whey.Compared with non-fermented soybean whey,mixed …

Goat Milk Formula Powder Ameliorates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Intestinal Inflammation, Yi Shan, Xiaoling Liu, Shumei Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aimed to investigate the effects of goat milk formula powder on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced intestinal inflammation and barrier impairment in mice.[Method ] Histopathological observation,real-time quantitative PCR,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to assess changes in intestinal inflammation levels and barrier function-related indicators in mice following intervention with goat milk formula powder.Additionally,the composition of the gut microbiota was analyzed to elucidate its potential mechanisms of action.[Result ] Goat milk formula powder alleviated intestinal histopathology and increased the number of goblet cells.Compared with the model group,the goat milk formula powder intervention reduced the mass fractions of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF- …

Pathways To Better Sleep, Mairead E. Moloney, Emily Slade, Joon Chung, Kory Heier, Daniela C. Moga

Sociology Faculty Publications

Background: Rural Appalachia has some the highest rates of sleep and health disparities in the United States. This study investigates the relationship between social support and insomnia severity in rural Appalachian adults, with specific attention to the potential mediating roles of depression, anxiety, and stress. Methods: Participants from 12 rural Eastern Kentucky counties completed validated measures of insomnia severity, social support, depression, anxiety, and perceived stress. Using R, we calculated descriptive statistics and fit mediation models for depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and stress, with social support as the exposure and insomnia severity as the outcome. Results: Aligning with regional demographics, …

State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

No abstract provided.

Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Over 65 Years Of Age, Tamela Fonseca

General Submissions: Clinical Settings Materials

The study aimed to assess cervical cancer screening practices among at-risk women aged over 65 years, describe adherence to nationally recommended cervical cancer screening guidelines for this same patient group, and provide preliminary insights into adherence among primary care providers (PCPs) and gynecologists.

Study Of Victimization And Perception Of Insecurity In Ecuador: Application Of Hybrid Models With Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, And Neutrosophy, Lorenzo Cevallos-Torres, Mauro M. F. Mediano

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Given the victim's rising profile in contemporary victimology and criminology, this study examines victimization and the impact of perceived insecurity, paying particular attention to the situation in Ecuador, where reports of crime and violence in urban areas are on the rise. The overarching goal is to create a reliable model for victimization risk assessment that may also serve as an analytical tool for public policymaking and preventative efforts. One step is to build a classic logistic regression model that takes into account variables like age, sex, education level, occupational category, and level of physical activity. The goal is to understand …

Vasoactive Drug Use In Children With Community Acquired Septic Shock In Australia And New Zealand, Elliot Long, Stephen Hearps, Amanda Williams, Ben Gelbart, Warwick Butt, Thomas Rozen, Sarah Mcnab, Meredith Borland, Simon Erickson, Shefali Jani, Marino Festa, Eunicia Tan, Natalie Phillips, Sainath Raman, Amit Kochar, Subodh Ganu, Simon Craig, Anna Lithgow, Arjun Rao, Emma Whyte, Stuart Dalziel, Shane George, Fran Balamuth, Scott Weiss, Nathan Kuppermann, Franz Babl

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Vasoactive agents are a critical supportive therapy for children with sepsis. We describe the choice and use patterns of vasoactive agents in children with sepsis.

METHODS: Prospective observational study conducted in 11 hospitals in Australia and New Zealand through the Paediatric Research in Emergency Departments International Collaborative (PREDICT) Network from April 2021 to December 2023. Children aged 0-< 18 years with suspected sepsis were included. Children admitted to hospital and treated with parenteral antibiotics and either 1) a provisional diagnosis of sepsis, and/or 2) treatment for suspected sepsis (fluid bolus to treat poor perfusion). The frequency and sequence of use of vasoactive agents, and contributors to the choice of initial vasoactive were collected.

FINDINGS: 6232 children with suspected sepsis were included; median age of 2.1 years (IQR 0.3-7.1 years), in-hospital mortality of 60 (1.0%), in whom a subset of 306 (4.9%) met Phoenix sepsis criteria. Vasoactive agents were used in 179 (2.9%) children overall …

A Clinical Practice Guideline For Screening For Insomnia In College Students, Ashly Bliss

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Insomnia and sleep deprivation are highly prevalent issues among the U.S. college student population, contributing to a significant health care gap due to the inconsistent performance of routine clinical screening. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project sought to determine the rigor and applicability of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) designed for the early identification of insomnia in college students using a best-evidence screening tool within a rural health clinic. The primary practice-focused question was: In a rural health clinic, will a CPG for implementation of a screening tool based on best evidence for early identification of insomnia in college …

Leveraging Deep Learning Models To Predict The Impact Of Project Changes On Timelines, Costs, And Quality For Enhanced Project Management, Ahmed Alkhard

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Managing projects in the modern world seems to be growing in dimness as it incorporates risks from multiple advancements which cut across technology, interrelationships between regions and developing societal expectations. Typical project management systems do not have the necessary accuracy or flexibility to include the possible impact of change in key components, such as scope change, resource changes, and external factors changes on the end values of performance metrics such as time, cost and quality. Such constraints are overcome in this work by implementing Deep Learning models such as FNN, LSTM networks, Attention Mechanisms or Ensemble models as the predictive …

Cv: Maria Josefina Natividad (Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technican), Maria Josefina Natividad

Health Sciences Department Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Contributors - The Crown, Vol. 2, The Crown

The Crown: Syracuse Honors Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Windkessel Parameter Estimation For Cardiovascular Feature Identification In Photoplethysmography Data, Calvin Boyce

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Features of cardiovascular health such as blood pressure, cardiac output, arterial compliance, and blood viscosity are important in evaluating heart health and disease risk, but are currently largely measured invasively and therefore only in critical settings. Here we explore the potential for Windkessel models to extract cardiovascular features from photoplethysmography (PPG) data in an attempt to evaluate heart health non-invasively. We show the capacity of a constrained Newton's method optimization scheme to estimate parameters and explore the tractability of the resulting parameters. While Newton's method is able to produce parameters that closely approximate PPG data, we found that using a …

Listening To Life In A Noisy World: The Pitfalls And Promise Of Urban Acoustic Ecology, Leah O'Barr

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis examines the application of soundscape ecology principles to urban settings. Soundscape ecology is the study of the entire sonic makeup of a community, composed of biophony (biological sound), geophony (environmental sound), and anthrophony (human-generated sound). By examining the changes in and qualities of the soundscape, researchers can gain information about the biological makeup and ecological quality of an area, and the temporal and spatial distribution of resident species. Recent technological advances in recording equipment and machine learning methods are making soundscape ecology an increasingly relevant and practical tool.

Applying soundscape ecology methods to urban ecosystems introduces unique challenges, …

Rsv In Pediatrics: Immunization Strategies And Treatment Insights, Mike Smith, Maria Deza Leon

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of hospitalization in infants and young children. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Maria Deza Leon to explore the latest in RSV prevention and treatment. From maternal immunization and monoclonal antibodies like Nirsevimab to practical guidance on managing severe cases, we’ll cover what pediatricians need to know this season. Tune in for evidence-based strategies, emerging therapies, and tips to navigate supply and coverage challenges—helping you protect your patients and stay ahead of RSV trends.

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Expanding Access To Justice: The Case For Remote Victim And Family Access To Criminal Trials, Linda Baguma

The Crown: Syracuse Honors Research Journal

No abstract provided.

The Sociology Of Motherhood In The Workplace, Katharine Batista

The Crown: Syracuse Honors Research Journal

Key themes in this paper include delayed childbearing, uncertain career trajectory, role conflict, and identity blending. These topics highlight the idea that childbearing while possessing a position of power in the workplace is uncommon, which can deter mothers from returning to work after maternity leave. Role conflict is the tension between competing demands of being a mother and a professional. This develops the concept that due to this conflict, women are often expected to adopt a motherly role in the workplace. This extremist ideology surrounding the roles women possess in the workplace, leaves them feeling as though their jobs expect …

Mindfulness And Neurodevelopment In Schools: How Mindfulness-Based Interventions Support Self-Regulation And Learning In Youth, Anna Mirer

The Crown: Syracuse Honors Research Journal

Neurodevelopmental difficulties in childhood and adolescence, including challenges with attention, executive function, and emotional regulation, are increasingly documented across diverse educational settings. These chal-lenges are frequently linked to atypical maturation or disrupted connectivity within large-scale brain networks. The prefrontal cortex (PFC), anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), amygdala, and insula contribute to cognitive con-trol, salience detection, and emotion regulation. Dysregulation in these systems has been implicated in stress sen-sitivity, emotional dysregulation, and reduced executive functioning. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly implemented in educational contexts to support the development of self regulatory capacities. MBIs emphasize the practice of nonjudgmental awareness and attentional focus, …

A Spatial Understanding Of Calcium Carbonate Saturation Along The Eastern Coast Of Aotearoa New Zealand: Pacific Oysters Case Study, Anna Isabel Kaufman, Angelina Arcidi

The Crown: Syracuse Honors Research Journal

As ocean acidification continues to become a pressing issue as a result of climate change and increased carbon uptake in the ocean, many species, including the Pacific Oyster, are at risk. This may be due to a decrease in pH levels and, therefore, a decreased calcite saturation state, which in turn hinders their ability to grow and maintain their calcium carbonate shell. The aquaculture in Aotearoa, the Māori word for New Zealand, has become an important socio-economic component for both Māori and Pākehā Aotearoa New Zealand (ANZ) citizens. The following research geographically focuses on the eastern coast of ANZ around …

The Dangers Of Being "Reef Safe": How "Reef Safe" Marketing Fails Consumer Protection Laws At Federal And State Levels, Molly Thorpe

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

The rise of the environmentally-conscious consumer has a corresponding side effect: environmentally-friendly advertising. Because environmental marketing is largely based on science, the average consumer lacks the requisite scientific literacy to determine whether a company’s product claims are legitimate. Although there are consumer protection laws that govern environmental marketing at both the federal and state levels, some forms of advertising fail to meet these standards, including “reef safe” sunscreen claims. “Reef safe” marketing alleges that certain types of sunscreen are better for the coral reefs than others.

This Note argues that “reef safe” advertising violates national and state consumer protection laws. …

Care Court: Unconstitutional And Ineffective, Samantha Moulton

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

The Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act (CARE) subjects Californians with schizophrenia and related disorders to a grueling, invasive, and coercive court process that strips them of their fundamental rights. Worse yet, CARE forces people into this process for no reason because involuntary outpatient commitment does not work to reduce hospitalization, increase compliance with medication, or improve treatment outcomes. CARE is not only unconstitutional—it is morally objectionable. This Note first analyzes how CARE violates the due process clause by subjecting individuals who are not dangerous to themselves or others to a court proceeding and to potential involuntary commitment. Then, it …

Diagnosis Of Platelet Dysfunction In Children: Clinical Predictors And Test Methods, Bhavya S. Doshi, Eric N. Thompson, Walter Faig, Abigail Wax, Amrom E. Obstfeld, Michele P. Lambert

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Evaluation for platelet function disorders (PFD) in children is complicated by their limited exposure to hemostatic challenges, large volumes needed for light transmission aggregometry (LTA) testing, and limited data on the performance characteristics of whole-blood methods such as whole-blood impedance lumiaggregometry (WBILA). The objective of this study was to determine the clinical variables associated with the diagnosis of a PFD. A single-center, retrospective, cohort study of children evaluated for PFD was conducted. Medical charts were abstracted for demographics, medications, testing indications, bleeding sites and severity, and laboratory results. Univariate odds ratios (OR) and multivariable modeling were conducted for association of …

Integrating The Five As Framework To Enhance Person-Centered Care For Adults Living With Obesity, Alexandra Charles

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Obesity has adverse effects on physical health, emotional well-being, and mental functioning. To effectively address this highly prevalent and multifaceted condition, the use of a structured, evidence-informed framework is essential to support providers in delivering consistent, person-centered care for individuals living with obesity. The Five As is a powerful yet not commonly implemented framework in many primary care practices. The Five As framework (Ask, Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist) offers a structured model to guide clinicians in delivering consistent, supportive, and transformative care for individuals with obesity.

The goal of the project was to implement a timely and cost-effective protocol/tool that …

Platforms, Privacy, And Power: Examining Predictors Of Online Intimate Information Disclosure And Expression, Alexis Shore Ingber, Danielle Keats Citron, Jonathon W. Penney

Articles & Book Chapters

When intimate privacy is violated, self- and relational development is impaired to the detriment of individuals and society. Despite these costs, there is a lack of systematic empirical and theoretical study of intimate privacy and efforts to protect it. This research helps fill this void through two complementary studies. Through a longitudinal experimental design, results from Study 1 highlight that partner trust and response-efficacy were not only positively predictive of online intimate disclosure, but also strengthened following knowledge of intimate privacy protections. In Study 2, we find individuals are more likely to engage in public-facing online sexual expression if the …

Cybercamp: An Experience Report On The Transformations Of An Intensive Cybersecurity Summer Camp For High School Students, Jose R. Ortiz Ubarri, Kariluz Dávila Diaz Ph.D., Rafael A. Arce Nazario

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The Cybercamp is a Cybersecurity summer camp for high school students that has been held for the last nine years at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Since its inception in 2016 the Cybercamp has undergone several transformations in response to budget reductions and the COVID pandemic, to finally become its current version: a rich, hands-on learning experience that we believe is easily replicable even in resource-challenged environments.

In this paper, we document the transformations of the Cybercamp and discuss the developed curriculum and materials in hopes that others will reuse, adapt, and improve upon them. In the Cybercamp, we apply active …

The Impact Of Social Media On Social Inclusion: A Case Study On Gun Violence, Ruolin Xu

Honors Scholar Theses

As TikTok increasingly becomes a primary platform for everyday communication and even an important venue for political communication, concerns have emerged about the potential negative effects of its algorithmic design. Prior research suggests the effect of echo chamber that social media may reinforce users' pre-existing attitudes by repeatedly exposing them to belief-consistent contents and limiting opportunities to encounter diverse viewpoints. Such selective exposure can undermine social inclusion by reducing individuals' openness toward people who hold different backgrounds or political beliefs. Meanwhile, gun control, as one of the most polarizing sociopolitical issues in the US, provides a particularly relevant context for …

Effectiveness Of Acupressure At Different Ear Acupoints On Insomnia: A Secondary Analysis Of A Randomized Controlled Trial, Jingyu Zhang, Giulia Castelli, Aomei Shen, Junxin Li, Jennifer Kawi, Hulin Wu, Paul Christo, Claudia M Campbell, Johannes Thrul, Constance M Johnson, Nada Lukkahatai

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: Insomnia is highly prevalent among older adults with chronic low back pain (cLBP), contributing to a cycle of heightened pain sensitivity, impaired physical function, and reduced quality of life. Auricular Point Acupressure (APA), a nonpharmacologic intervention for pain, has shown emerging evidence of improving sleep. We compared the effectiveness of targeted APA (T-APA) versus non-targeted APA (NT-APA) on insomnia in older adults with cLBP.

Methods: This secondary analysis used data from a parent RCT, including 99 adults aged 60 or older with cLBP and clinical insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index [ISI]>7). Participants received four weeks of T-APA or NT-APA. …

Tangible Recommendations To Execute California Assembly Bill 3099: A Proactive Approach To Combatting The Missing And Murdered Indigenous People Crisis, Hannah Marquis

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

Indigenous people across the United States experience disproportionately high rates of violence and relatedly high rates of murders and disappearances. This phenomenon has been coined the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis (MMIP), and as a state with one of the largest Indigenous populations, California also has one of the largest MMIP caseloads. While California has recently taken action towards combatting the MMIP crisis, these have been largely “reactive” steps aimed at bolstering law enforcement responses to already occurring MMIP cases. As it stands, there is a gap in solutions that have a “proactive” focus aimed at lessening the risk …

Development Of An Evidence-Based Nutrition Protocol For Professional Pickleball Athletes, Laura Morales

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

Professional pickleball has expanded rapidly, yet sport-specific nutrition guidance remains absent. Current information available to athletes comes largely from non-professional or industry sources and lacks an evidence-based foundation. This project aims to address that gap by developing a nutrition protocol tailored specifically for professional pickleball players. The approach synthesizes data from pickleball workload studies, racket-sport physiology, and established sports nutrition consensus statements. Key focus areas include fueling strategies, protein distribution for recovery, hydration and sodium planning, heat acclimation and cooling practices, travel and jet-lag management, altitude considerations, and evidence-based supplementation. By integrating findings from racket-sport analogs and intermittent high-intensity training …