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Mass Transfer Kinetics And Quality Impact In Pickled Leaf Mustard Under Low-Salt Pretreatment, Huang Kun, Zhang Rui, Zhang Yin, Fang Zhongliang, Chen Hao, Zhao Dan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To further control the quality of leaf mustard (Brassica juncea var. foliosa ) during low -salt brining pretreatment. [Methods] The effects of different low -salt concentrations (3%, 5%, and 8%) and brining durations (0~72 h) on mass transfer kinetics, total bacterial count, color, bitterness, texture, and water distribution during the brining process of leaf mustard were investigated. [Results] Increasing the salt concentration significantly intensified mass loss, water loss, and salt uptake in leaf mustard, and the increments increased with higher salt concentrations. Furthermore, the Peleg model accurately described the mass transfer kinetics during the low -salt brining pretreatment of …

Development And Application Of A Fluorescent Imidazoquinoline-Imprinted Photonic Crystal Dual-Mode Sensor, Sun Yanxu, Hao Huihui, Zhao Xiaolei, He Jinxing

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To achieve rapid detection of 2-amino -3-methylimidazo [4,5-f] quinoline (IQ) in food. [Methods] A novel IQ fluorescent molecularly imprinted photonic crystal sensor is fabricated using the photonic crystal molecularly imprinted polymer (PCMIP )@CdSe/ZnS fluorescent material. [Results] Scanning electron microscopy (SEM ) reveals that the fabricated material possesses a highly ordered, interconnected three -dimensional macroporous structure. Under optimal conditions, the sensor demonstrates robust quantitative detection performance toward IQ. Specifically, the fluorescence method exhibits a linearity of 0.500 to 250 μg/L, with a limit of detection (LOD ) of 0.300 μg/L. Concurrently, the photonic crystal -based reflection peak shift assay shows …

Construction Of An Aupt Bimetallic Nanozyme-Based Sers Sensing Platform For Sensitive Detection Of Thiamethoxam In Agricultural Products, Xu Yongzheng, Yi Guanru, Xu Longhua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a surface -enhanced Raman scattering (SERS ) sensing method based on AuPt bimetallic nanozymes for the detection of thiamethoxam (TMX ) residues in agricultural products. [Methods] SiO2-supported AuPt bimetallic nanozymes were prepared using a reduction method. The excellent peroxidase -like activity of the nanozymes was utilized to catalyze the oxidation of 3,3', 5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB ) by H2O2 to generate oxidized TMB (ox-TMB ). The Raman signal of ox -TMB was enhanced by the localized surface plasmon resonance effect of the AuPt bimetallic nanostructure. Based on the inhibitory effect of TMX on acetylcholinesterase (AChE ) activity, the generation …

Effect Of Continuous Progressive Freeze Concentration On The Quality Of Concentrated Litchi Juice, Zhong Hongji, Zhong Ruimin, Deng Zeyuan, Wang Jinhong, He Huijun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] Through multi -component comparative analysis, this study evaluates the effect of continuous progressive freeze concentration on the quality of concentrated Litchi juice and explores the feasibility of preparing high -quality litchi juice concentrate. [Methods] Freshly squeezed litchi juice is used as the raw material and subjected to two -stage freeze concentration using a pilot -scale continuous progressive freeze concentration equipment. Systematic comparisons are conducted on the changes in sensory attributes, rheological properties, sugar and acid composition, mineral elements, amino acids, physiologically active components, and volatile flavor compounds of litchi juice before and after concentration. [Results] The soluble solids content …

Processing Analysis And Experiment Of Monopterus Albus Bone Removal Machine Based On Recurdyn-Abaqus Co-Simulation, Liu Mingyong, Wang Changqi, Xiang Xue, Wang Lei, Shen Yang, Li Ping

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To address the problems of heavy manual dependence, low efficiency, and poor bone removal quality in the existing Monopterus albus bone removal processing. [Methods] Simulation analysis and experimental research are carried out based on the previously designed bone removal machine and constitutive model of M.albus. Mechanical property parameters of M.albus bone and muscle tissues are obtained through mechanical tests. Subsequently, a third -order Ogden hyperelastic model for the muscle and a brittle fracture model for the spine are established. By coupling Recurdyn multi -body dynamics simulation software and Abaqus finite element analysis software, a simulation model of the M.albus …

Intelligent Optimization Method For Parallel Robot Boxed Yogurt Sorting Trajectory Based On Improved Mopso, Wang Yun, Wang Xiaojie, Guo Xu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the operational efficiency, operational stability, and energy efficiency of food -sorting robots and achieve intelligent and precise optimization of sorting trajectories. [Methods] An intelligent trajectory optimization method for parallel -robot yogurt sorting was proposed by integrating multi -objective optimization with an improved multi -objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO ) algorithm. A 3-5-3-5-3 segmented polynomial interpolation algorithm was used to construct the robot's joint motion trajectories, with the objectives of minimizing sorting time, total energy consumption of the robot, and mechanical impact. The MOPSO model was optimized by improving particle inertia weights, external archive update strategies, and crowding …

Fresh-Cut Processing Suitability Of Different Yam Cultivars, Pang Lingyun, Jiao Yijing, Jia Yingying, Guo Shuihuan, Qu Shanshan, Zhan Lijuan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To select the yam cultivars suitable for fresh -cut processing. [Methods] Five yam cultivars are selected as raw materials. Then, the following variation patterns are analyzed during storage:color difference, browning degree, weight loss rate, total phenol content, malondialdehyde content, polyphenol oxidase (PPO ) activity, and sensory quality. Based on the analysis, the core evaluation indicators are determined to select yam cultivars suitable for fresh -cut processing, while the weights of each indicator are determined through the analytic hierarchy process. Finally, the fresh -cut processing qualities of the five yam cultivars during storage are ranked using grey relational analysis. [Results] …

Heat Pump Drying Characteristics And Quality Evaluation Of Semi-Dried Xiantaoli Litchi Fruits, Liu Fei, Liu Shuping, Wang Xin, Peng Shaodan, Li Jihua, Zhou Wei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the heat pump drying law of Xiantaoli litchi and the quality characteristics of semi -dried Xiantaoli litchi fruits under different moisture contents. [Methods] Heat pump drying treatment was applied to Xiantaoli litchi. Through the determination of key quality indicators and sensory evaluation, the comprehensive quality of semi -dried Xiantaoli litchi fruits with different moisture contents was compared. A sensory quality prediction model was established by stepwise regression analysis. [Results] The drying process of Xiantaoli litchi could be divided into two stages:an acceleration period and a deceleration period, with the maximum drying rate occurring at around 24 h. …

Effects Of Alkali Treatment On The Quality And Digestibility Of Soybean Textured Protein, Jin Jiaming, Wang Chao, Shen Zhicong, Guo Lu, Niu Zhiyong, Peng Mingye

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of sodium carbonate addition levels on the quality and digestibility of soybean textured protein during extrusion expansion. [Methods] Soybean protein isolate is used as the raw material, and sodium carbonate is added at mass fractions of 0,0.25%, 0.50%, and 1.00% during extrusion expansion. Subsequently, the basic physicochemical properties, color characteristics, micro - and macro -morphology, intermolecular forces, and levels of carbonyl and sulfhydryl groups of the samples from different treatment groups are characterized. Additionally, the differences in the formation of high -temperature processing hazards and in vitro digestibility among the samples are comprehensively compared. [Results] …

Evaluation Of The Anti-Aging Effects Of Aqueous Extract From Dendrobium Officinale Leaves On Drosophila Melanogaster, Li Shuting, Yang Lin, Huang Yan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the in vivo anti-aging effects of the aqueous extract of Dendrobium officinale leaves and its potential mechanisms. [Methods] The contents of the main bioactive components, flavonoids and polysaccharides, in the aqueous extract of D.officinale leaves were determined. Using Drosophila melanogaster as a model, the effects of the aqueous extract on the lifespan, locomotor capacity, heat stress tolerance, and tolerance to H2O2-induced oxidative stress in D.melanogaster were evaluated, and the activities of total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD ), cytosolic Cu/Zn -superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD 1), mitochondrial Mn -superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD 2), and catalase (CAT ) were measured. [Results] …

Remodeling Of Gut Microbiota And The Regulatory Mechanisms Of The "Gut-Organ Axis" By Selenium-Enriched Active Components, Wang Zhulin, Muhammad Tayyab Rashid

Food and Machinery

Selenium, an essential trace element for humans, plays a crucial role in maintaining redox balance and immune homeostasis. As safe and effective selenium supplements, selenium -enriched foods play an irreplaceable role in human metabolism and are essential for sustaining physiological homeostasis. The gut microbiota, a vast and complex microbial ecosystem, is regarded as a "super organ" within the human body, and its structural homeostasis and metabolic functions directly determine the nutritional and health status of the host. This article systematically reviews the major forms of selenium in selenium -enriched foods and their mechanisms of reshaping gut microbiota structure and regulating …

Preparation Process Optimization And Antioxidant Activity Evaluation Of Ampelopsis Grossedentata Fermentation Broth, Huang Jia, Chai Jiayue, Zhao Yajun, Lei Qiu, Xu Jiahui, Li Shiyun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To screen the microbial strains for fermentation of Ampelopsis grossedentata (vine tea ) and optimize the mixed -strain liquid -state fermentation process. [Methods] With the content of total flavonoids and dihydromyricetin in the fermentation broth as the primary indicators, the fermentation process is optimized through single -factor experiments combined with response surface methodology. The bioactivity of the fermentation broth produced under optimized conditions is evaluated by in vitro antioxidant assays. [Results] The optimal fermentation conditions for vine tea are as follows:a volume ratio of Lactobacillus plantarum RG11 to Bacillus subtilis KC7 at 2∶3, an inoculum amount of 10%, and …

Effect Of Flavonoid Extracts From Hawthorn Pomace On Quality And Antioxidant Properties Of Yogurt, Duan Jinjiao, Li Ziyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To achieve high -value utilization of hawthorn pomace, a by -product of hawthorn processing, and to develop a novel functional yogurt with both nutritional and functional properties. [Methods] Flavonoid extracts from hawthorn pomace are used as a functional ingredient and added at ratios of 0%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, and 7% to prepare yogurt. The sensory quality, physicochemical indicators (pH, acidity, color, water -holding capacity, fat, and total flavonoids ), antioxidant activity (DPPH free radical, ABTS+ free radical scavenging rate ), bacterial indicators, and texture characteristics of the fermented yogurt in the blank control group and the groups with …

Oil Extraction Process Optimization And Fatty Acid Analysis From Malania Oleifera Cake Residue, Li Chongyun, He Tingyang, Wang Shujie, Wang Juan, Nie Jinggui

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To efficiently recover the oil from Malania oleifera cake residue after mechanical pressing by ultrasound -assisted solvent extraction. [Methods] The effects of solvent type, solid -to-liquid ratio, ultrasonic power, and extraction time on the oil yield are systematically investigated. Furthermore, the physicochemical properties and fatty acid composition of the extracted oil are analyzed. [Results] The optimal conditions for oil extraction are determined as follows:petroleum ether as the solvent, a solid -to-liquid ratio of 1∶25 (g/mL ), ultrasonic power of 250 W, and extraction time of 50 min, achieving a maximum oil yield of 34.30%. The extracted oil exhibits the …

Optimization Of Microwave-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction Of Total Flavonoids From Paeonia Suffruticosa Jinge Petals And Their Antioxidant Activity, Lan Qingjie, Shao Yuru, Ma Haoang, Qiao Qi

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the optimal microwave -assisted enzymatic extraction process of total flavonoids from Paeonia suffruticosa Jinge, and to evaluate their antioxidant activity. [Methods] Taking the extraction rate of total flavonoids from peony petals as the evaluation index, this study investigates the effects of enzyme dosage, hydrolysis time, solid -liquid ratio, hydrolysis temperature, and microwave power on total flavonoid extraction rate. Then, response surface methodology is incorporated to optimize the extraction process, followed by an antioxidant activity analysis. [Results] The optimum process parameters are as follows:a microwave power of 348 W, an enzyme addition of 1.7%, a solid -liquid ratio …

Liquid-State Fermentation Process Optimization And In Vitro Physiological Activity Evaluation Of Lentinus Edodes Polysaccharides, Yang Duan, Li Zhi

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To shorten the extraction cycle of Lentinus edodes polysaccharides and increase their content. [Methods] L.edodes mycelia are used as the raw material for liquid -state fermentation. With mycelial biomass and mycelial polysaccharide content as evaluation indicators, the liquid -state fermentation process is optimized by response surface methodology. The in vitro physiological activities of the obtained polysac charides are then evaluated. [Results] The optimal process conditions for liquid -state fermentation of L.edodes mycelial polysaccharides are corn starch of 43 g/L, yeast extract of 20 g/L, FeSO4 of 2 g/L, and fermentation with shaking at 150 r/min for 7 days. Under …

Research Progress On Effects Of Low-Temperature Processing Technologies On Fruit Juice Quality, Xie Linyu, Zhang Fusheng, Ma Yaqin, Zheng Jiong

Food and Machinery

As fruit juice is rich in bioactive components such as vitamins, polyphenols, and carotenoids, nutrient retention and quality improvement during its processing are of great significance to consumers' health. Traditional thermal processing easily causes color deterioration, aroma loss, and nutrient loss of fruit juice, making it difficult to meet consumers' demand for high -quality fruit juice. Low -temperature processing technologies are processing methods carried out at room temperature or below 60 ℃ with extremely low thermal effects. They feature advantages of high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and high nutrient retention rates and have become research hotspots in the field of fruit …

Research Progress On Classification , Biosynthesis , Functions And Applications Of Aminobutyric Acids, Liu Jun, Cheng Yunhui, Shuai Fucheng, Gao Chun, Lin Qinlu

Food and Machinery

Aminobutyric acids are a class of four -carbon non -protein amino acids that can be classified into three isomers, α-, β-, and γ- aminobutyric acids, according to the position of the amino group on the carbon chain. Due to their diverse biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuromodulatory, and plant stress resistance -enhancing activities, these compounds have demonstrated important application value in the fields of food, agriculture, medicine, and the chemical industry. This article systematically summarizes the molecular structural characteristics and core physiological functions of the three aminobutyric acids and quantitatively compares the advantages and disadvantages of various preparation technologies, including chemical …

A Review Of Sources And Screening Methods For Food-Derived Ace Inhibitory Peptides, Yu Chenliang, Yang Jinlin, Wang Fangfang, Yan Qingguo

Food and Machinery

Angiotensin -converting enzyme (ACE ) inhibitory peptides act as natural and safe agents for hypertension intervention by specifically binding to the ACE active center and thereby blocking the pressor pathway of the renin -angiotensin system (RAS ). In response to the bottlenecks of low efficiency and high cost associated with conventional screening approaches, this paper systematically reviews structure -oriented screening technologies for food -derived ACE inhibitory peptides. Key methodologies are discussed in terms of their principles and applications, including database -based targeted screening, molecular simulation of enzymatic hydrolysis, structure -activity relationship modeling, molecular docking, and kinetic simulation. Furthermore, recent research …

Research Progress On Extraction Process And Bioactivity Of Jujubosides, Ma Siyuan, Chen Liang, Wen Xuna, Deng Gang, Liu Cunfang, Tian Guanghui

Food and Machinery

Jujubosides are a class of compounds with unique bioactivities in Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, mainly consisting of tetracyclic and pentacyclic triterpenoid saponins. Various extraction processes have been developed, and their efficiencies differ. The combined use of multiple extraction methods is expected to improve extraction performance. Jujubosides exhibit significant biological activities, including improvement of insomnia, alleviation of cognitive impairment, antidepressant, anticancer, anti -aging, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective effects. Research on their structure -activity relationships is still being continuously deepened. This article reviews the structures, extraction processes, and biological activities of jujubosides, and prospects the in -depth development and efficient utilization of Ziziphi Spinosae …

Research Progress And Application Of Walnut Shell-Breaking And Kernel Extraction Technologies, Lu Shaomin, Li Wei, Liao Hongsen, Jiang Chenxi, Huang Shengyang

Food and Machinery

Walnut, characterized by its high nutritional value and substantial market demand, has become a globally significant economic crop. However, the intrinsic hardness of the shell and its tight adhesion to the kernel pose considerable challenges to efficient shell breaking and kernel extraction, making this process a critical bottleneck in industrial production. The walnut shell -breaking and kernel extraction process generally encompasses two fundamental stages:shell fragmentation and subsequent shell -kernel separation. This paper systematically reviews the current state of walnut shell -breaking and kernel extraction technologies and analyzes the advantages and limitations of conventional manual and mechanical shell -breaking methods, alongside …

Translational Design Of Yingdu Baba Lantern In Southern Fujian Gongtang Packaging From The Perspective Of Cultural Genes, Liu Yun, Huang Ying

Food and Machinery

To address current issues of insufficient cultural expression and design homogenization in the packaging design of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) foods in the southern Fujian region, this study takes the Yingdu Baba lantern, a national -level ICH item, as the research subject and Gongtang packaging design as the practical carrier. By introducing cultural gene theory, the core cultural factors of the Yingdu Baba lantern are identified and extracted from six dimensions:form, color, pattern, material, behavior, and semantics. A translation framework between cultural genes and packaging design elements is constructed, and corresponding design strategies are proposed. The framework is validated through …

Corrosion Control Of Carbon Steel In 1.0 M Hcl Using 2-(1h-Benzimidazol-2-Ylmethyl)-1h-Benzimidazole: Weight Loss, Adsorption, Sem, And Dft Study, Mohanad Muzahem Khalaf, F. F. Sayyid, Ayad Abbood Abdulhasan

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

The corrosion inhibition performance of 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazole for carbon steel in 1.0 M HCl was investigated using weight loss measurements, adsorption isotherm analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The weight loss results showed that inhibition efficiency increased with inhibitor concentration and reached 95.5% at 1000 ppm. Adsorption of the inhibitor molecules on the carbon steel surface followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, indicating the formation of an adsorbed protective layer. SEM micrographs showed that the inhibited metal surface was smoother and less damaged than the uninhibited surface. DFT calculations, including HOMO and LUMO analysis, provided molecular-level insight …

From "Ice Cave" To "Iced Cave": A Semantic And Process-Based Refinement For Rock-Hosted Caves Containing Perennial Ice, Jan Barabach

International Journal of Speleology

The term "ice cave" is deeply entrenched in speleological literature, but it fails to distinguish between two distinct phenomena: voids carved entirely within glacier ice and bedrock cavities hosting secondary perennial ice. This paper highlights the century-long conceptual ambiguity surrounding this nomenclature and proposes a process-oriented taxonomic reform. Based on grammatical, climatic, and cross-linguistic rationales, this paper advocates adopting the participial modifier "iced cave" as a precise alternative to the noun-noun construct "ice cave" for rock-hosted environments. This shift accurately frames subterranean ice as a dynamic secondary infill rather than a structural matrix, aligning English terminology with established practices in …

Therapeutic Harmony: Combining Music Therapy And Psychedelic Treatments In Psychiatric Care, Dominikus David Biondi Situmorang, Nadiya Kurniati, Gita Arisara, Listya Istiningtyas, Rose Mini Agoes Salim

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Focusing on the synergistic efficacy of music therapy and psychedelic treatment in improving patient recovery, this paper addresses their possible integration in the treatment of psychiatric diseases. The authors give background in the introduction on the need of looking for alternative therapies for psychiatric disorders, presenting music therapy to enhance emotional and cognitive well-being in patients and psychedelic treatment as a hopeful approach for treating conditions untreatable with conventional techniques. An integrative narrative review, choosing studies that address the use of music therapy, psychedelic treatment, and a combination of the two, constitutes the approach taken in this paper. The findings …

College Dating Across Cultures: Exploring Online And Offline Motives, Religiosity, Uncertainty Avoidance, And Perceived Dating Success, Maria Murad

SMU Journal of Undergraduate Research

Drawing on uses and gratification theory, this quantitative study examined the relationship between dating motives (long-term vs. casual), dating modes (online vs. offline), perceived dating success, as well as uncertainty avoidance among college students (n=270) seeking relationships across the globe. Additionally, it studied the cultural and religious aspects of dating behavior, adding to a more complex understanding of modern dating situations.

Results showed that online daters more frequently reported long-term relationship motives than offline daters, and offline daters more frequently reported dating for casual sex than online daters. Long-term motives were positively correlated with perceived dating success, and …

The Use Of Tens To Help Manage Post-Mastectomy Pain, Alyssa B. Carey, Amanda Giarratano, Verena Gorgi, Lauren Vera

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been demonstrated to be an effective non-pharmacological adjunct for postoperative pain management in thoracic surgeries. However, few studies have examined its benefits in managing post-mastectomy pain. This study found that TENS provided positive effects on postoperative pain control, which were associated with improved physical and psychological outcomes. Overall, TENS appears to be a safe and effective modality for managing acute postmastectomy pain.

Whole-Body Vibration As An Adjunctive Modality For Radiation-Induced Fibrosis In Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: A Physical Therapist’S Perspective, Carla Steinberg

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

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Occupational Therapy Interventions For Pediatric Patients With Cancer And Avascular Necrosis: A Case Report, Lucy Weathers, Sandra Murphy, Michael Neel, Raul Riberio

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Background: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a rare disease that can be caused by cancer treatment. AVN can affect multiple joints, which can disrupt one’s ability to perform daily activities. Rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy, are used to improve a patient’s quality of life through skilled conservative interventions that improve daily task engagement. Occupational therapists are trained to address functional deficits experienced by pediatric patients with cancer and may play a key role in treating patients who have AVN. This case report describes the role of OT in addressing self-care for a patient experiencing early multifocal AVN. …

Individualized Aerobic Exercise Prescription As Part Of A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Treatment During Systemic Chemotherapy: A Case Report, Veronica Griesemer

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is commonly seen in cancer survivors. Multiple treatment modalities for breast cancer can cause cardiotoxicity during or even decades after treatment. Aerobic exercise has been well documented to treat non-cancer-related CVD; however, research regarding optimal dosing within the cancer population is needed. This case report discusses the examination, evaluation, and treatment of a patient with breast cancer receiving potentially cardiotoxic chemotherapy.

Case Description: This patient presented with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness, elevated heart rate, and shortness of breath when climbing the stairs after completing systemic chemotherapies doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. She was preparing to start paclitaxel treatments and …