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Anti-Fatigue Effects Of Euglena Extract On Mice, Zhang Jun, Xu Bin, Xi Yanli, Zheng Minghai, Han Yuxuan, Li Huimin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To study the effects of euglena extract on the anti-fatigue and antioxidant free radical levels in mice, and to explore its specific mechanism. [Methods] A total of 40 healthy adult male Kunming mice are randomly divided into a control group (normal saline is used instead of injection to establish fatigue mice models), a low dose group (euglena extract 0.25 g/kg BW), a medium dose group (euglena extract 0.5 g/kg BW), and a high dose group (euglena extract 1.5 g/kg BW). The groups of different doses are administered by gavage. The exhaustive swimming time and fatigue rotarod test time are …

Analysis Of Nutritional Components And In Vitro Antioxidant Activities In Different Parts Of Eucommia Ulmoides, Wang Tingting, Hu Ping, Chang Yingshuang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To study the nutritional components and in vitro antioxidant activities in different parts of Eucommia ulmoides. [Methods] The content of protein, fat, ash, vitamin C, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and chlorogenic acid in different parts of E.ulmoides is determined according to the methods specified in national standards. The antioxidant activities of different parts of E.ulmoides are evaluated based on the ABTS+ free radical scavenging ability, DPPH free radical scavenging ability, and total reducing power. [Results] There are statistical differences in the content of essential nutrients among different parts of E.ulmoides (P<0.05). The ash content and fat content are the highest in the leaves, reaching 13.65 and 6.19 g/100 g, respectively. The protein content and Vc content are the highest in male flowers, reaching 20.8 and 13.9 g/100 g, respectively. The total flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and polysaccharides are the highest in the leaves, reaching 2.45, 1.61, and 1.27 g/100 g, respectively. The results of in vitro antioxidant activity assay show that male flowers have the highest total reducing power, with the IC50 of 10.2 μg/mL. The leaves have the highest ABTS+ free radical scavenging ability and DPPH free radical scavenging ability, with IC50 being 11.19 and 11.40 μg/mL, respectively. The comprehensive evaluation results of membership function method show that the antioxidant effect of the leaves is the best, and that of the cortex is the weakest. [Conclusion] The nutritional value and antioxidant properties of E.ulmoides vary among cortex, leaves, and male flowers. E.ulmoides leaves with both edible and medicinal properties demonstrate certain nutritional value in the development and utilization of food raw materials in the future.

Optimization Of Extraction And Purification Process Of Polyphenols From Prunus Cerasifera Ehrhart And Analysis Of Their Antioxidant Activity, Ayijia Malike, Salamet Adirs, Tajiguli Abulikemu, Atawula Tiemuer, Gulfira Ylham, Nigereyi Yadikaer

Food and Machinery

[Objective] Using the fruits of Prunus cerasifera as raw materials, this study aimed to optimize the preparation process of polyphenols and evaluate their antioxidant activity. [Methods] The optimal extraction conditions for polyphenols from P.cerasifera were determined using ultrasound-assisted compound enzyme extraction, optimized through single-factor experiments and a Box-Behnken response surface design. Macroporous adsorption resin was employed for the enrichment and purification of the polyphenols. The DPPH radical scavenging ability, ABTS ⁺ radical scavenging ability, and total antioxidant capacity of the polyphenols before and after purification were evaluated. [Results] The optimal extraction conditions were as follows:pectinase to cellulase mass ratio of …

Optimization Of Subcritical Butane Extraction Process For Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil And Its Multidimensional Quality Analysis, Niu Xiaotong, Ma Yan, Yang Yuning, Zhang Ting, Zhang Jian, Xu Mingqiang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the extraction efficiency and quality of sea buckthorn seed oil obtained by subcritical butane extraction. [Methods] Taking extraction yield as the evaluation index, response surface methodology was adopted to optimize the process parameters for subcritical butane extraction of sea buckthorn seed oil (Y-sea buckthorn seed oil). The extraction yield, physicochemical properties (acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, saponification value, and insoluble impurities), fatty acid composition, lipid concomitants (vitamin E, phospholipids, tocopherols, squalene, and sterols), total phenols, total flavonoids, DPPH radical scavenging rate, ABTS+ radical scavenging rate, and FRAP antioxidant capacity were compared and analyzed across sea buckthorn …

Effects Of Auricularia Auricula Polysaccharides On Its Rehydration Characteristics, Su Xin, Lu Huiwei, Liu Zhou, Chai Zhenyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the effects of Auricularia auricula polysaccharides on its rehydration characteristics. [Methods] Auricularia auricula polysaccharides are extracted by the hot water-ultrasonic-assisted extraction method. The polysaccharide-removed Auricularia auricula residue is dried to a constant weight and rehydrated. Then, the water content, swelling, rehydration ratio, texture characteristics, and water distribution state of the rehydrated Auricularia auricula are determined to explore the effects of Auricularia auricula polysaccharide content on its rehydration characteristics. [Results] The crushing degree of Auricularia auricula is proportional to the polysaccharide removal rate. Compared with Auricularia auricula and polysaccharide-removed Auricularia auricula of 20~16 mesh, the polysaccharide-removed Auricularia auricula …

Application Of Changsha Kiln Plant Patterns In Food Packaging Design Based On Husserl's Image Consciousness, Huang Jiaqi, Zhang Yushan

Food and Machinery

In view of the superficial and homogeneous application of traditional patterns in current packaging design, Changsha kiln plant patterns are taken as the cultural carrier for the introduction of Husserl's image consciousness theory. The innovative application paths of such patterns are explored to realize the sublimation from visual decoration to cultural image and inject profound cultural connotation and emotional value into modern packaging design. Firstly, the cultural connotation of patterns is interpreted according to the three-level theory of image consciousness. Then, the system design method is built. Specifically, the analytic hierarchy process is used to screen the representative patterns, and …

Evaluating Information - Verifying The Credibility Of Sources, Sandra Teft

Handouts

This in-class assignment was designed for students in a WRT 150 course. The purpose was to get students thinking about the credibility of different sources types, evaluating them based on the criteria presented.

Investigating The Structural And Functional Consequences Of Pathogenic Snps On Human Vegfa Dimer: Insights From Molecular Dynamics Study, Rajib Islam, Jahirul Islam, Mohammad A. Halim

Faculty Articles

Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) is a key regulator of angiogenesis. It forms a homodimer and binds to VEGF receptors to activate signaling pathways important for blood vessel growth and maintenance. In this study, we examined the structural and functional effects of two deleterious mutants, R262Q and C266Y, using integrative computational methods. Molecular dynamics simulations and principal component analysis showed that both mutations disrupted crucial interface interactions, including H-bonds, salt bridges, and disulfide linkages. As a result, the dimer conformation became less stable, which was also supported by binding free energy analysis. In addition, structural superimposition analysis revealed that …

A Guide To Breaking Seed Dormancy Of Common Wetland Plant Species, Samantha R. Kurkowski, Rae Robinson, Sandra E. Johnston, Montana M. Horchler, Adrienne E. Ernst, Margaret D. Haney, Karin M. Kettenring

All Current Publications

This guide was developed from a series of seed dormancy break and germination experiments conducted over 4 years with 41 species. The purpose of this guide is to synthesize the information we learned through these experiments and present the findings for those interested in breaking seed dormancy, such as land managers, restoration practitioners, and wetland researchers. Ultimately, we hope this guidance catalyzes further wetland restoration throughout the Intermountain West.

China’S Revised Arbitration Law, Jillian Farrell

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (CJCR) Blog

Historically, China has been an undesirable venue for arbitration amongst foreign parties. Chinese arbitration institutions had been quasi-governmental, creating concerns about institutional bias and the perception that Chinese arbitrators exercised “ambiguous flexibility” in their decision-making. Chinese courts also had a reputation for not enforcing arbitration awards. Although there has not been empirical data to suggest that Chinese Arbitration proceedings are always biased, the provisions of China’s Arbitration Law itself alongside individual’s experiences painted Chinese Arbitration as unfair and unenforceable.

The print edition of the issue has also been released. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Journal of Conflict …

Higher Education Cybersecurity: A Vulnerability Assessment Of The U.S. South’S Institutional Websites, Zachary W. Taylor, Vivi Vo

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

As technology continues to advance, it is critical to understand how higher education institutions protect digital information of their stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff through cybersecurity measures. Although conceptual research has articulated various aspects of cybersecurity, no empirical research has explored the cybersecurity of higher education (.edu) websites through a vulnerability scan of these websites via an open PortScan and analysis. To fill a critical gap in the literature, this study conducted a vulnerability scan and open PortScan and analysis of all higher education websites in three of the lowest-income states in the United States: Louisiana (n=112), Mississippi (n=52), …

Messages And Misogyny: A Creative Intervention Portraying The Embodied Experiences Of Internalized Misogyny, Margaret Janse Van Rensburg

Faculty and Staff Publications

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Understanding Film Tax Credits In Nevada And Nationally, Michael J. Brown, David F. Damore, William E. Brown Jr.

Policy Briefs and Reports

This policy primer provides an overview of Nevada’s transferable tax credit program for film and other productions and reviews articles, reports, audits, and studies of film tax credits as a tool for economic development in the United States. This review considers a significant body of work analyzing the use of film tax credits in support of economic development. Studies and state audits often show that because film tax credits do not create the number and quality of full-time jobs necessary to merit their costs and do little to stimulate other related industries, they are a poor financial choice for state …

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Preliminary Evaluation Of A Brief Intervention To Enhance Trauma-Informed Attitudes Among Educators And School Mental Health Counselors, Cheri Shapiro, Courtnie Collins, Kara Foster-Lee, Tristan Collier

Publications

In-service training efforts to support trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practices in school and mental health settings have proliferated in recent years. Despite these efforts, a limited number of measurement instruments with known psychometric properties exist to evaluate the impact of professional training efforts on attitudes toward trauma-informed care.  One exception is the ARTIC Scale, developed to assess attitudes related to trauma-informed care among both educators and human services professionals.  Using the ARTIC-35, this pilot, pre-post, single group study examined changes in trauma-informed care attitudes among a sample of elementary school educators and school mental health counselors who underwent a brief training …

Exploring Definitions And Frameworks Of Information Diplomacy: A Scoping Review Protocol, Bethany S. Mcgowan, Tuomas Harviainen

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

Information diplomacy is an emerging concept that bridges information science, public diplomacy, and global communication. Although increasingly cited in scholarly and policy discourse, the term lacks definitional clarity and theoretical consensus. A systematic mapping of its explicit usage across disciplines is needed to support conceptual coherence and guide future applications.

This scoping review aims to identify, analyze, and synthesize existing definitions, frameworks, and applications of the term information diplomacy in scholarly and gray literature. The review will explore how the concept has been articulated across domains such as international relations, information policy, and communication, focusing exclusively on sources that explicitly …

Defect-Driven Degradation Of Mxenes In Aqueous Environments And Mitigation Strategies: Insights From First-Principles, Ana Maria Stratulat, Valentina Nesterova, Vladislav Korostelev, Majid Beidaghi, Vadym Mochalin, Konstantin Klyukin

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

MXenes have attracted considerable attention due to their tunable surface chemistry, high electrical conductivity, and ease of solution processing, making them promising candidates for a wide array of applications. The inherent tendency of MXenes to degrade under environmental conditions constrains their compositional diversity and limits certain practical applications. Our computational study shows that degradation of defect-free Ti₃C₂Txis kinetically limited, whereas common defects markedly lower the activation barriers for water attack. Using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations (AIMD) combined with thermodynamic analysis, we show that titanium vacancies VTiact as active sites for the protonation of subsurface carbon …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes (10/28/2025), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

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Ameliorating Effect Of Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder On Lps-Induced Barrier Damage In Hok Cells, Xie Jinmei, Chen Cailian, Zhang Yong, Zheng Yunjian, Xie Xi

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the protective effect of Haematococcus pluvialis (H.pluvialis) powder on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced oral epithelial damage. [Methods] The effects of different doses of H.pluvialis on the viability of human oral keratinocytes (HOKs) were assessed. In LPS-induced HOKs, changes in the tight junction-associated proteins ZO-1 and Occludin, mitochondrial morphology, reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), mitochondrial superoxide (MitoSOX), and mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) were evaluated. [Results] Compared with the LPS model group, high-dose H.pluvialis significantly upregulated the expression levels of Occludin and ZO-1 to 151.56% and 170.52%, respectively (P < 0.05), and promoted their membrane localization. In addition, H.pluvialis markedly improved LPS-induced excessive ROS and MitoSOX production, the reduction in MMP, and the increase in MPTP in HOKs. [Conclusion] H.pluvialis may alleviate LPS-induced barrier damage in HOKs by improving mitochondrial dysfunction and reducing oxidative stress, suggesting its potential as a functional food for oral mucosal barrier repair.

Extraction And Antioxidant Activity Evaluation Of Functional Peptides In Hongjun Tofu, Feng Yueqing, Xia Min, Lin Xiaoyu, Liang Tingyu, Liu Guo, Qiu Yuanxin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the properties of functional peptides in Hongjun Tofu. [Methods] Functional peptides were extracted from Hongjun Tofu by ultrasound-assisted water extraction. The crude peptide content was used as the evaluation index to investigate the effects of extraction time, pH, extraction temperature, and solid-liquid ratio on peptide extraction. Single-factor and orthogonal experiments were designed to optimize the extraction process, and the antioxidant activity of the obtained functional peptides was evaluated. [Results] The optimal extraction conditions were 35 minutes extraction time, 55 ℃ extraction temperature, pH 11, and a solid-liquid ratio of 1∶40 (g/mL). Under these conditions, the crude peptide …

Research Progress On Active Ingredients And Functions Of Hericium Erinaceus, Wang Kaixuan, Lin Junfang, Guo Liqiong, Zhou Fenglong, Wang Na, Zhong Jingru

Food and Machinery

Hericium erinaceus has a long history in China as a medicinal and edible fungus. With delicious tastes, it also contains various active ingredients. In the current era of increasing emphasis on dietary health, Hericium erinaceus can be an ideal choice for a balanced diet. Based on previous research, this paper comprehensively summarizes the active ingredients contained in Hericium erinaceus, including terpenes, ketones, ergothioneine, and polysaccharides. The specific types and different active functions of corresponding ingredients are elaborated, while the prospect is also given on the future development of active ingredients.

Strategies For Expressing Chinese Patriotic Sentiment In National Brand Food Packaging : A Case Study Of Wahaha Brand, Huang Shujie, Huang Jun

Food and Machinery

The article begins by interpreting the essence of patriotic sentiment as a sense of community with a shared destiny, which can be shaped into perceptible expressions through rich design elements. By introducing the theories of collective unconsciousness and brand archetype, it deduces a three-dimensional expression path for the brand archetype of patriotic sentiment in food packaging design from three dimensions of symbol, function, and narrative. Through a systematic analysis of Wahaha's food packaging, the study verifies how the expression strategies of symbol triggering, function empowerment, and narrative construction activate and materialize the brand archetype. It points out that national brands …

Adherence To Integrative Care, Oncology Healthcare Utilization, Opioid Use And Hospitalization, Eran Ben-Arye, Dan Greenberg, Noah Samuels, Ana Maria Lopez, Tzahit Simon-Tuval

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

Research on the relationship between integrative oncology (IO) programs and dispensing of chemotherapy agents and supportive care drugs, and hospitalization rates is limited. The present study examined these outcomes in chemotherapy-treated patients with cancer, comparing patients highly adherent to integrative care (high-AIC) to those with low adherence (low-AIC). Data from patients with cancer treated with taxane and/or platinum-based agents participating in an ongoing prospective, controlled pragmatic trial were examined retrospectively. Patients were referred to an IO consultation and weekly treatments at 3 medical centers in Northern Israel, with high-AIC defined as attending ≥4 sessions at 6 weeks; low-AIC, 0-3 sessions. …

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Microplastic Pollution In Marine Ecosystems: Sources, Impacts, Andstakeholder-Based Solutions, Seren Acarer Arat

Turkish Journal of Biology

Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles of anthropogenic origin with a size range of 1–5000 μm. Marine MP pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant global environmental challenge. MPs, which enter marine ecosystems from land- and marine-based sources, pose physical, chemical, and biological risks due to the adsorption of various pollutants and the formation of biofilm layers. MPs are found in various organisms from lower to higher trophic levels of the marine food web. The negative effects of MPs on marine organisms depend on their abundance, their characteristics, and the exposure time of organisms to MPs. MPs can adversely affect various …

Application Of Biological And Green Nanomaterials In Wastewater Treatment: Techniques For The Effective Removal Of Dyes, Heavy Metals, And Organic Pollutants, Emi̇ne Sena Kazan Kaya, Zeynep Ci̇ğeroğlu, Tansel Kemerli̇ Kalbaran, Başak Temur Ergan, Zeynep Mi̇ne Şenol, Meral Yildirim Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Wastewater from industrial, agricultural, and residential sources poses significant environmental and public health risks due to the presence of dyes, heavy metals, and organic pollutants. Conventional treatment methods are often inadequate for the complete removal of these pollutants. Therefore, the development of sustainable, environmentally friendly, and highly efficient treatment techniques has become increasingly important. The aim of this review is to evaluate the application of biological and green nanomaterials in wastewater treatment and to compare their effectiveness against different types of pollutants (dyes, heavy metals, and organics).

Materials and methods: This review provides detailed information on the removal of …

A Review Of Deep Learning Architectures For Plant Disease Detection​, Yasi̇n Kaya, Ercan Gürsoy

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: The rapid advancement of deep learning (DL) has revolutionized plant disease detection by enabling highly accurate, image-based diagnostic solutions. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of DL-based methodologies for plant disease detection, systematically structured around the key stages of the modeling pipeline, encompassing data acquisition, preprocessing, augmentation, classification, detection, segmentation, and deployment.

Materials and methods: The review focuses on evaluating convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures such as VGG, ResNet, EfficientNet, and DenseNet across diverse experimental contexts. Classification strategies are categorized according to their integration of visualization techniques (e.g., saliency maps, Grad-CAM) to enhance model interpretability, emphasizing the pivotal role …

Green Carbon Dots In The Era Of Ai: Sustainable Synthesis, Intelligent Drug Delivery, Advanced Diagnostics, And Bioimaging, Emi̇ne Sezer, Fulden Ulucan Karnak, Si̇nan Akgöl

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Green carbon dots (GCDs) are a rapidly developing class of nanomaterials that are revolutionizing various scientific disciplines due to their unique optical properties, low toxicity, and sustainable synthesis. This review offers a comprehensive roadmap for the field, emphasizing the synergy between GCDs and artificial intelligence (AI).

Materials and methods: We begin by detailing the sustainable synthesis of GCDs, highlighting green chemistry principles and the transformative role of AI in optimizing their production. Subsequently, we explore the critical characterization of GCDs, including their structural, optical, and biocompatibility assessment. The core of this study explores the diverse biomedical applications of GCDs, …

Applications Of Transfer Learning In Sunflower Disease Detection: Advances, Challenges, And Future Directions, Yonis Gulzar

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a crop of high economic and nutritional importance that continues to suffer significant yield losses due to foliar diseases. Traditional image-based and laboratory detection techniques remain limited by subjectivity, cost, and scalability. Transfer learning (TL) has recently emerged as an effective approach to overcoming these challenges involving the reuse of pretrained deep models for plant pathology tasks. Presented here is a systematic examination of recent TL-based studies on sunflower disease classification to identify prevailing trends, research gaps, and future opportunities.

Materials and methods: A structured Scopus query was employed to retrieve peer-reviewed articles published between …

Principles Of Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture For Building Resilient And Resource-Efficient Food Systems, Ramazan Çakmakçi, Songül Çakmakçi, Muhammet Fati̇h Çakmakçi

Turkish Journal of Biology

As the demand for greater quantities of higher-quality food grows with population expansion, climate change, urbanization, and unsustainable agricultural practices accelerate the loss of arable land, ultimately threatening agricultural sustainability. Population growth necessitates a transition to nutritious, safe, and healthy food production systems that ensure higher yields, less reduced waste, improved social outcomes, and the integration of economic, social, and environmental sustainability principles. Urgent global challenges such as resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and climate change necessitate the protection of ecosystems and the sustainable use of natural resources. Agricultural systems must enhance food production and supply productivity, strengthen system resilience, and …