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Determination Of Carbendazim Residues In Various Vegetable Oils Based On Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Xiao Jian, Xia Alin, Huang Wei

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To develop a rapid and accurate method for the determination of carbendazim residues in vegetable oils.［Methods］ Three -dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy combined with chemometrics was used for the quantitative analysis of carbendazim residues in vegetable oils.Three different vegetable oil extracts were added to carbendazim to prepare samples,and their three -dimensional fluorescence spectra were measured.Parallel factor (PARAFAC ),full -rank parallel factor (FPA -PARAFAC ),and alternating trilinear decomposition (ATLD ) were used to analyze carbendazim in the samples.The figures of merit (FOM ),such as selectivity,sensitivity,detection limit,and quantification limit,were calculated for the three algorithms,and tested using the elliptical joint confidence region (EJCR ).［Results］］ …

Legislative Research On Health Taxes On High Sugar And High Salt Foods Based On Foreign Experience, Wang Linzhi, Wang Chunyang

Food and Machinery

The health hazards of high sugar and high salt foods have led to an increasing chronic disease burden globally,which has become a major challenge in public health.By analyzing the legislative practices of health taxes in countries including Mexico,Chile,and the United Kingdom,it is identified that foreign health taxes have the advantages and disadvantages of a single,comprehensive,and tiered tax rate model.The public consumption behavior changes,health benefits,and negative issues are also evaluated.Given this,the necessity and feasibility of health tax legislation for high sugar and high salt foods in China are further explored.A health tax legislative framework is proposed,involving tax system elements,procedural rules,and supporting …

Moderate Processing Of Wheat Based On Milling Procedures, Zhang Peijie, Ren Guangyue, Liu Wenchao, Fan Huiping, Zhang Debang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the production procedures for moderately processed wheat flour,with the aim of improving milling efficiency,reducing raw material loss,and enhancing flour quality.［Methods］ The milling process was conducted by regulating key steps (wheat conditioning,sifting,bran milling,and roll spacing adjustment ).Flour quality was comprehensively evaluated based on flour yield and flour characteristics to determine the optimal moderate processing procedure.［Results］］ The roll spacing adjustment -non-conditioning process yielded the highest flour output (72.05 g/100 g),representing an increase of 8.96% compared to the control group and 14.24% compared to the non -conditioning process.Moreover,the protein content of flour obtained through the roll spacing adjustment -non-conditioning method …

Comprehensive Evaluation Of Nutritional Quality And Flavor Properties Of Caidian Characteristic Lotus Sprout, Zhang Xiaomin, Ding Rui, Wu Yangang, Wu Zhengsi, Chen Mengyuan, Liu Yan, Guo Xiao, Gong Zhiyong

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the nutritional quality and flavor characteristics of the unique lotus sprout in Caidian.［Methods］ A texture analyzer,electronic nose,solid -phase microextraction -gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (SPME -GC-MS),and gas chromatography -ion mobility spectroscopy (GC-IMS ) were used to analyze the textural properties and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ) 引用格式：张小敏，丁瑞，吴艳刚，等.蔡甸特色藕带的营养品质及风味特性综合评价 ［J］.食品与机械，2025，41（4）：139-147.C itation:ZHANG Xiaomin,DING Rui,WU Yangang,et al.Comprehensive evaluation of nutritional quality and flavor properties of Caidian characteristic lotus sprout [J].Food & Machinery,2025,41(4):139-147.of three primary lotus sprout varieties,i.e.,"Maosanjie","Baiyuzan 2",and "Elian 5" in Caidian.The nutritional quality of these three lotus sprouts was comprehensively evaluated through principal component analysis.［Results］］ Significant differences were found in the …

Research Progress On The Functional Activity And Mechanism Of Action Of Porcine Peptides, Chen Qian, Chen Hong, Ge Yuxi, He Xiaoyu, Fang Zhengfeng

Food and Machinery

Porcine tissues and organs are rich in proteins.Bioactive peptides hydrolyzed from porcine tissue and organ proteins have been proven to possess various physiological activities,such as blood pressure reduction,antioxidation,antibacterial effects,and bone growth promotion.Differences in substrates and processing conditions result in variations in the functional activity and molecular size of these peptides.This article focuses on the acquisition of porcine bioactive functional peptides,analyzing their amino acid composition and sequence to elucidate their mechanisms of action.Furthermore,it explores the commonalities among different peptide fragments exhibiting the same functional activity and discusses the application prospects of porcine bioactive peptides.

Progress In Chemical Composition , Efficacy , And Delivery Systems Of Plant Essential Oils, Huang Jialin, Bai Weidong, Liu Gongliang, Li Xiangluan, Wang Jingyuan, Wang Hong

Food and Machinery

Plant essential oils,a widely available class of natural products primarily composed of terpenes,oxides,lactones,alcohols,phenols,ketones,aldehydes,and other compounds,exhibit a variety of biological activities including antioxidant,antimicrobial,antitumor,anti-anxiety,and anti -inflammatory properties.In recent years,researchers have explored enhancing the stability and bioavailability of plant essential oils through the development of various delivery systems,including nano -emulsions,microemulsions,microcapsules and liposomes.The research provides a systematic review of the chemical composition,efficacy,and delivery modes of plant essential oils,and offers insights into their future development directions.

Research Progress On Active Components In Different Parts Of Dendrobium Officinale And Their Processing And Utilization, Li Tongyu, Yu Youxiang, Yan Yuxiao, Yan Daoliang

Food and Machinery

Dendrobium officinale is a valuable medicinal material in China,with the stem being its main utilized part,while the use of its flowers and leaves has not been fully developed.This paper,based on recent research on the flowers,leaves,and stems of D.officinale in China and abroad,reviews the main active components and their functional differences in the flowers,leaves,and stems of D.officinale,and discusses the current research progress in the processing and utilization of these parts.

Research Progress On Functional Characteristics Of Lactic Acid Bacteria In Special Habitats, Huang Wanyan, Bi Xiufang, Ni Chunlei, Hao Gang, Huang Meigui, Tang Shanhu

Food and Machinery

A special habitat refers to the specific environmental conditions or unique geographical locations in which organisms survive,and microorganisms often exhibit specialized functions in such environments.Currently,lactic acid bacteria are mainly used in fermented foods,silage fermentation,intestinal inflammation regulation,and environmental remediation.Special -habitat lactic acid bacteria refer to those that thrive in unconventional environments or are isolated from extreme environmental conditions,playing a significant role in both human and ecosystem.This paper summarizes recent research on the functional characteristics of lactic acid bacteria inhabiting high -altitude,high -cold,high -temperature,and high -salinity environments and explores their application prospects in the development of novel fermented products and the bioremediation …

Progress On Quality Characteristics Of Modified Grain Bran And Its Application In Flour Products, Liu Anqi, Chang Shimin, Li Jingfang, Xu Wentao, Gu Dongyue

Food and Machinery

As a major by -product of grain processing,grain bran is rich in various active components.However,its utilization rate remains relatively low due to its high content of insoluble dietary fiber and poor palatability.This article gives an introduction to common modification methods and reviews their effects on the physicochemical properties,active components,and other quality characteristics of grain bran.It compares the influences of grain bran before and after modification on the properties including flavor,sensory,and texture of flour products.

Packaging Defect Detection Method For Boxed Food Production Line Based On Improved Yolov 10, Wang Jinglei, Zhao Yingjie, Li Feng, Wang Chunyu

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To address the problems of low detection accuracy and poor real -time performance in traditional packaging defect detection methods in food production.［Methods］ Based on the analysis of automated food production lines,an improved YOLOv 10 model was applied for packaging defect detection on boxed food production lines.The convolutional block attention module (CBAM ) was introduced after the C 2f modules in the backbone and neck layers to enhance the model's feature localization ability in complex backgrounds.Full -dimensional dynamic convolution was introduced in the backbone and neck layers to reduce computational redundancy and improve detection accuracy.The P 2 layer was added …

How Far-Right Populism Harms Ethnic Minorities’ Health: The Case Of The United States, Dina Rosenberg

Working Papers Series

Public health is a political issue, and the health of ethnic minorities is a key component of it. We argue that far-right populism, whether grassroots or elitist, harms the health of immigrants and minorities. Anti-minority attitudes and policies—such as health chauvinism promoted by far-right populists—along with hate rhetoric and ensuing personal and institutional discrimination create a climate of hostility that negatively affects health outcomes in underprivileged communities. We hypothesize that immigrants and ethnic minorities living in such a climate are more likely to experience health problems and underutilize healthcare. To test this, we leverage the significant variation between U.S. states …

Arts-Based Sustainability: From New York To Malawi, Martha B. Lerski

Publications and Research

Recognizing that libraries serve multiple constituencies and subject areas, this chapter documents and advocates for development of transdisciplinary arts-based research (ABR) and culture-related projects linked to environmental challenges. Libraries contribute collections and spaces, as well as the research of library and information scientists. Libraries are currently among invisible contributors to sustainability planning and services. The chapter will link this invisibility to the value of what visual arts refer to as negative space elements in subjects ranging from traditional ecological knowledge to environmental science. Library collections, projects, and research contribute to education for sustainable development (ESD) as required to achieve the …

Walk A Mile: Exploring Cause-Based Charity Event Participation As A Catalyst For Increasing Physical Activity Behavior, Kimberly S. Fasczewski, Andrey A. Sanko Posada, Meg Hopkins

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Despite the known benefits of physical activity (PA), more than half of U.S. adults do not meet the American College of Sports Medicine’s PA recommendations for health, often resulting in negative health outcomes. Developing programming that increases motivation for PA participation is critical for healthcare professionals to combat physical inactivity. Previous research has demonstrated that framing disease-based PA charity fundraising events as “helping a cause” improved motivation for PA due to the individual’s emotional connection to the cause. There is currently no congruent research on motivation for participation in cause-based charity events. Behavioral economics theory posits that cognitive, emotional, and …

Investigating Solvent Effects On Crystallization Kinetics, Ibrahim Joel

Theses and Dissertations

The use of crystallization for separation is not a recent phenomenon. However, the development of efficient crystallization processes is continually being challenged by the complexity and high cost of new drug substances, coupled with stringent regulatory requirements, which add to the uncertainty surrounding drug launches by pharmaceutical enterprises. Accurate characterization of crystallization kinetics is a key step in crystallizer design, which can be influenced by several factors, including process conditions, scale, and the measurement techniques used for tracking particle evolution. These factors often lead to inconsistencies between kinetic studies, hindering rapid implementation within industrial contexts. This thesis presents a case …

Lower Cross Syndrome In Female Rowers, Mary M. Goodhew

Honors Projects

Rowing is a full-body sport that requires technique, strength and speed, yet allows athletes to compete at all ages. The rowing stroke is completed sitting down with the hip flexors in a shortened position and lower back muscles activated. The combination of short and overactive muscles leads female rowers to be susceptible to lower cross syndrome and back pain. This study examined the prevalence of LCS in female rowers and the effect of PNF stretching of the hip flexors on the LCS. LCS was examined using a posture assessment and Thomas tests. A Biodex isokinetic dynamometer hip extension and flexion …

Is Ride-Hailing A Potential Solution For Older Adults After Driving Cessation? The Role Of Objective And Perceived Accessibility, Minju Kim Song

Dissertations and Theses

Due to age-related physical and cognitive changes, older drivers have a greater risk of crashes and are restricted by age-dependent regulation. Nonetheless, many older adults in the United States maintain a car-dependent lifestyle and still prefer driving. When driving cessation or reduction becomes necessary, a primary concern is finding suitable alternative transportation modes. However, the availability of alternative transportation modes does not guarantee their actual use of these options.

As a relatively new transportation mode, ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, offer on-demand, door-to-door transportation and may be a feasible transportation solution for older adults who stop driving. While …

Two's Company: A Case Report Presenting Diagnostic And Surgical Challenges Of A Rare Congenital Duplicated Gallbladder, Joshua Batista, Andrew Liepshutz, Jorge Rabaza

All Publications

Duplicated gallbladders are a rare congenital anomaly. Most cases are asymptomatic, but duplicated gallbladders can present significant diagnostic and surgical challenges, particularly due to the risk of bile duct injury or retained stones if not recognized preoperatively. Advanced imaging modalities such as ultrasonography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, and intraoperative cholangiography are often required for accurate diagnosis, though variability in anatomical presentation complicates preoperative identification. Clinical vigilance is therefore essential, especially in atypical biliary presentations. We present the case of a 56-year-old male patient with a duplicated gallbladder who successfully underwent robotic-assisted cholecystectomy. The case report adheres to the CARE (CAse REport) …

Judgment Bias, Fear, And Stress Responses Of Red Junglefowl And Athens Canadian Random Bred Chickens, Victor J. Oyeniran, Rosemary H. Whittle, Sara K. Orlowski, Shawna L. Weimer

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Understanding how poultry perceive and interpret their environment is essential to enhancing their welfare. Animal welfare science relies on measures of the behavioral and physiological components of affective states (positive and negative) as welfare indicators. There has been growing interest in using the judgment bias test (JBT) to study birds' affective states by assessing their responses to ambiguous cues. The objective of this study was to investigate the affective state of two chicken breeds with different evolutionary histories: the Red Junglefowl (RJF), the primary ancestor of modern chickens, and the Athens Canadian Random Bred (ACRB), a rustic domesticated breed, using …

Evaluation Of Social Worker Knowledge Of Human Trafficking At The Oregon State Hospital: A Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis Of Education, Training, And Victim Identification, Jamie Sue Pryde

Dissertations and Theses

The prevalence of human trafficking continues to increase worldwide, and the implementation of human trafficking education and victim identification within institutions is slow to catch up. The Oregon State Hospital is a psychiatric in-patient hospital that currently does not provide human trafficking education or a screening tool for staff and does not know how to provide treatment to trafficked victims. Interviews were conducted with employed social workers at the Oregon State Hospital to obtain a baseline understanding of their previous education, training, and knowledge of human trafficking to aid in the creation of a trafficking screening tool. Results indicate participants …

#Clandestini: How Italy's Center-Right Parliamentary Coalition Frames The Migrant Crisis On Social Media, Jenna Lynn Depasquale

Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation examines the intersection of Italian neo-fascism, the Mediterranean migrant crisis, and digital media. Through a qualitative content analysis of the Twitter and Instagram posts made by Italy's center-right parliamentary coalition from 2014-2018, this research outlines frameworks that facilitate both the physical and social deaths of migrants. Twitter is a platform on which bite-sized xenophobic messages characterize migrants as criminals, spoiled youth, spreaders of infectious disease, and future terrorists--sometimes in a contradictory fashion. Instagram is a medium for conveying Italian identity and history, which disregards the longstanding contributions of people of color, including Muslims, in Southern Italy. Comment sections …

What This Work Really Takes: Lessons, Tensions, And Student Perspectives In A Social Justice Math Classroom, Kathryn Elizabeth Roman

Dissertations and Theses

In recent years, there have been growing calls for mathematics instruction that engages students in understanding and critiquing injustice through mathematics. While resources for social justice math (SJM) lessons have become increasingly available, implementing these lessons in real classrooms--with real students, real time constraints, and real pressures--remains a challenge. This dissertation explores how teachers and students navigate this complexity through three connected papers.

The first paper introduces a framework to support teachers and mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) in selecting and modifying pre-designed SJM lessons (PSJMLs). The framework is organized around three guiding principles: (1) center student identity and teacher self-awareness, …

Having A Cow: Exploring The Economic And Mental Health Challenges Of Dairying In The Upper Valley, Ava J. Ori

Environmental Studies Senior Theses

Until late in the 20th century, the dairyman was an influential actor in the fabric of the Upper Valley consisting of Grafton, Orange, Sullivan and Windsor counties (Rozwenc, 1981 & Weld, 1905). Dairy farmers were critical to both the economic growth of the region and the construction of a local identity centered around distinctive high quality dairy products. However, the dairy farmers responsible for the bucolic feel and scrappy independence unique to the Upper Valley are being traded in for massive operations lacking both quality of milk and the cultural intricacy specific to local dairies. In 1905 there were 4,173 …

Effective Strategies For Improving Hospital Safety And Profitability Through Reducing Hospital-Acquired Conditions, Quennise Giles

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The incidence of hospital acquired conditions (HACs) has been a persistent problem in the United States that has negatively affected patient safety, care outcomes, and hospital costs and profitability. Effective strategies to reduce HACs and improve compliance with Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP) requirements are important for hospital leaders. Grounded in the total quality management conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore how six hospital leaders in the Southeast United States successfully reduced HACs and improved HACRP compliance. Data were collected through personal interviews and publicly available documents. Yin’s 5-step process was used for data …

K-8, Private, Midwestern School Principals And Their Experiences Of Work Demand, Emily Madden Roth

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study is increasing job demands and insufficient job resources plaguing K-8 principals across the nation. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate K-8 principals’ perceptions of increased work demands and their influence on excessive stress, burnout, and turnover in a private, Midwestern school district. Bakker and Demerouti’s job demands-resources theory served as the theoretical foundation for this study. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 principals from the same district. Participant responses were analyzed through several rounds of coding, which led to the emergence of the following six themes: …

Allelopathy Of Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, And Western Hemlock On Seed Germination, Lainey E. Mendoza Ms.

Honors Projects

Understanding the allelopathic interactions of native Pacific Northwest conifers, Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar is crucial to understanding the interactions of each species within their ecological niche. As of now there is little research on allelopathy of PNW conifers, specifically how different damaged states of the conifer tissue could impact the germination rates and radicle growth of a model organism. Analyzing these allelopathic interactions may be crucial to help predict forest regeneration of the PNW in the future. Presented here is the analysis of Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar tissue that is undamaged, damaged, …

Molecular Insights Into The Role Of Estrogen Receptor Beta In Ecdysterone Mediated Anabolic Activity, Syeda Sumayya Tariq, Madiha Sardar, Muhammad Shafiq, Hendrick Heinz, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Aftab Ahmad, Zaheer Ul-Haq

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Ecdysterone, often dubbed a “natural steroid,” has garnered significant attention among athletes for its reputed growth-promoting and anabolic properties. Unlike synthetic anabolic steroids, which are classified as controlled substances, ecdysteroids remain largely unregulated in many countries and are widely marketed as dietary supplements. Notably, ecdysterone has been included in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) monitoring program, highlighting its potential impact on athletic performance and raising questions about its regulation. Emerging evidence indicates that, unlike traditional anabolic steroids that act primarily via the Androgen Receptor (AR), ecdysterone’s anabolic effects may be mediated through Estrogen Receptors (ERs), particularly Estrogen Receptor beta (ERβ). …

Accessibility To Public Spaces: Intersections Between The Courts And The Houseless Community, Margaret Maxey

Dissertations and Theses

In an attempt to answer the question of what role the judiciary played in affecting access to public spaces from the 1960's to 2024, this thesis identifies an accumulation of patterns relating to the courts' role in accessibility of public parks and their amenities over this time period. The data supplied for this question is drawn from scholars focusing on judicial decisions and political theory relating to public spaces, including those mentioned above. The result of this study will include a close examination of the role the judiciary holds as a cornerstone institution in not only our democracy, but in …

Cisplatin Palbociclib Combination Differentially Modulates Pten Akt Signaling Via Hsp90 In Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells., Eman Ramadan

Pharmacy

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) presents a significant global health challenge, marked by high mortality and recurrence. This study investigated the synergistic potential of cisplatin and palbociclib (C + P) against HCC cell lines. RT-qPCR revealed that C + P significantly downregulated HCC-related genes, including Hsp90, β-catenin, and components of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, compared to cisplatin alone and controls. Western blotting confirmed a reduction in phosphorylated AKT (P-AKT) with palbociclib and C + P, while PTEN, a tumor suppressor, was upregulated in the C + P group. Annexin V-FITC assays demonstrated a substantial increase in apoptosis in palbociclib and C + P …

Unh Police Sergeant Balances The Badge And The Books, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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Study Examines How Well Wearable Tech Tracks Fitness Metrics, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Many Americans rely on their Apple Watches or similar devices each day to count their steps, track workouts, and measure how many calories they burn. But are those wearable devices accurate?