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Advances In Salt Tolerance And Fermentation Promotion Mechanism Of Microorganisms In Fermented Foods Under Salt Stress, Jiang Xuewei, Gao Xingbiao, Zhang Xuxu, Zhang Tianjiao, Fang Haiyu, Zhou Dehua

Food and Machinery

With the application of physiological and multi-omics technologies, they will be able to accurately analyse the mechanisms of salt tolerance and fermentation promotion of fermentation microorganisms under salt stress, which will lay the foundation for the effective regulation of salt brine fermentation and enhancement of the flavour of traditional fermented foods. The article reviews the common salt-tolerant microorganisms in fermented foods, the main salt-tolerant mechanisms, the fermentation-promoting properties in high-salt environments, and the methods to study the salt-tolerant and fermentation-promoting mechanisms, as well as the future direction of their development.

Research On Vitamin C Loss Prediction Model Of Extruded Kiwifruit Pork Jerky, Zhang Guangtao, Li Jingpeng, Ma Xiulan, Deng Li

Food and Machinery

[Objective] In order to explore the loss pattern of V_C in kiwifruit pork jerky by twin-screw extrusion and solve the "black box" problem of nutrient loss during the extrusion process. [Methods] In this paper, a twin-screw extruder was used to produce kiwifruit pork jerky, and the V_C content of the material before and after extrusion was determined by high performance liquid chromatography, and the Mean Residence Time （MRT） was used as the reaction time of the material in the barrel, and the V_C loss rate under different extrusion conditions was dynamically analyzed. [Results] Increasing the temperature and …

Influences Of Preparation Process On The Properties Of High Amylose Corn Starch-Stearic Acid Complex, Zhang Wen, Liu Buyu, Wu Weicheng, Yuan Gaofeng, Zhang Zhiguo

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to establish a preparation process for starch-lipid complex with high resistant starch （RS） content and to explore the effects of process parameters on the anti-digestibility of the complex. [Methods] Using RS content as the indicator, one-way experimental and orthogonal designs were employed to study the effects of temperature and time parameters during the pretreatment of high amylose corn starch （HA） and its complexation with stearic acid （SA）. The physicochemical properties, anti-digestibility, and hydration characteristics of the HA-SA complex prepared by the optimal process were analyzed. [Results] Increasing pretreatment temperature in the gelatinization temperature range, prolonging the …

Screening Of Dominant Lactic Acid Fermentation Strains, Identification And Effect On Flavor Quality Of Fermented Radish, A Dali A Liya, Mei Shiyong, Zhang Jifang, He Zhengjin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to screen the excellent lactic acid bacteria strains to construct a special pickle fermentation strain for radish. [Methods] Lactic acid bacteria were isolated from the pickle brines of Laotan sauerkraut collected from different regions by dilution coating method. The species were determined by physiological identification, morphological identification （colony observation, Gram staining）, 16S rDNA gene sequencing and phylogenetic tree construction, and their growth characteristics, tolerance and flavor substances were detected. [Results] Isolation, screening, and physiological identification yielded 120 colonies of round, convex bacteria, which appeared rod-shaped or spherical under the microscope and were all Gram-positive strains. Further …

Changes In Epidermal Waxy Morphology And Related Properties Of Postharvest Sweet Cherry, Zhang Yulei, Cui Qingliang, Wang Yu, Liu Yaping, Zhang Yanqing

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to reveal the reasons of different varieties for sweet cherry's storability and provide theoretical support and technical guidance for edible coating in its postharvest preservation. [Methods] Four representative sweet cherry varieties （Red Light, Rainey, Red Agate, and Friendship） were selected as research objects. The surface morphology of different varieties of sweet cherry skin, the contact angle of skin to different solutions, the changes of surface morphology, contact angle and critical surface tension of Red Agate sweet cherry during storage were investigated. [Results] There were differences in the distribution and morphology of wax on the epidermal of …

Chemical Composition Analysis Of Walnut Leaves And Their Ethanol Extracts, He Jiali, Hu Enming, Wang Jihui, Hu Bokai, Liu Yana

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the chemical constituents of walnut leaves. [Methods] The volatile components of walnut leaves were analyzed by head-space solid micro-extraction and coupled with GC-MS. The chemical composition of ethanol extract was identified using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Exactive). [Results] 88 kinds of volatile compounds were identified in walnut leaves, mainly terpenoids, of which sesquiterpenoids account for 78.35%. 30 kinds of active components were identified from ethanol extracts, including twenty kinds of polyphenols (twelve kinds of flavonoids), four kinds of phenylpropanoids, three kinds of pentacyclic triterpenoids, two kinds …

Analysis Of Main Taste Substances And Sensory Evaluation Of Shuixian Wuyi Rock Tea Narcissus In Different Years, Song Xiaoyue, Wu Zhifeng, Qiu Mutao, Wang Jingwen, Ma Chunhua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the correlation between taste substances and flavor presentation intensity of Shuixian Wuyi rock tea from different storage years. [Methods] The main taste substances, including tea polyphenols, flavonoids, free amino acids, soluble sugars, catechins and other components, were detected in several years of Narcissus (2022, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006 for storage 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 years, respectively) by using chemical methods and high-performance liquid chromatography, and the reasons for the change of the two and their correlation were analyzed by combining with the sensory evaluation of the electronic …

Comparison Of Volatile Compounds Between The Green And Yellow Ripening Fruits Of Four Guava Species, Wang Haibo, Zhong Dan, Lin Zhixin, Ou Qiyun, Qiu Guiyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to analyze the differences in volatile compounds between the mature green and mature yellow fruits of guava. [Methods] The volatile compounds in 4 kinds of guava fruits during the mature green and mature yellow were detected by gas chromatography ion mobility spectroscopy (GC-IMS). [Results] 130 volatile compounds were detected in 4 kinds of guava fruits ("Yanzhihong", "Sijihong", "Baizhenzhu" and "Siji"). Qualitative analysis showed that the fruit flavored ethyl trans-2-butenate, the grass flavored 2-hexenal and hexanal were the volatile compounds with the highest content among the 4 kinds of guava fruits. The content of volatile components in …

Optimization Of The Preparation Process For Propolis Liposome And Antioxidant Activity Analysis, Sun Siyuan, Kong Lingjie, Zhu Hequan, Dong Jie

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to improve the water solubility of propolis, and expand the application of propolis in food industry. [Methods] By utilizing the film dispersion method, propolis liposome was prepared with cholesterol and soy lecithin as the wall material and propolis as the core component. The optimal preparation process for propolis liposome was optimized through a combination of one-factor experiments and response surface methodology with the encapsulation rate as the test index, and its antioxidant activity was also analyzed and evaluated. [Results] The optimal process for preparing propolis liposome consisted of 2.5 g/100 mL soy lecithin, a cholesterol to …

Optimization Of Preparation Process And Molecular Characterization Of Limonin-Albumin Nanoparticles Using Response Surface Methodology, Liang Xinfu, Zeng Zezheng, Chen Deqiang, Huang Li, Dong Qingliang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] The construction of limonin-albumin nanoparticles provides a theoretical basis for the further application of limonin. [Methods] Limonin-albumin nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation-chemical crosslinking method using bovine serum albumin as nanocarriers. The optimal preparation process was determined by single factor experiment and response surface test with embedding rate as index, and the nanoparticles were characterized. [Results] When the amount of bovine serum albumin was 64 mg, the amount of lemon bitter was 4 mg, the specific volume ratio of alcohol to water was 5∶1, and the amount of crosslinker was 125 μL, the average particle size and polydispersion index of …

Biological Activity And Food Application Of Carboxymethyl Pachymaran, Xu Pan, Zhang Fangming, Zheng Hui, Dai Xinwen, Yang Yong

Food and Machinery

Carboxymethyl pachymaran （CMP） is a carboxymethylated modification product of the water-insoluble polysaccharides from Poria cocos. It has many biological activities such as immune regulation, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, liver damage protection and intestinal flora regulation. It has a wide application prospect in functional food, active molecular carrier, medicine and other fields. In this paper, the research of CMP at home and abroad in recent years was focused, the biological activity, preparation, identification and application development of CMP were reviewed, and the future development direction of CMP was prospected.

Research Progress In Manufacturing Technique Of Artificial Meat, You Xiaoyan, Li Yachun, Duan Xu

Food and Machinery

Cultivated meat, as an innovative substitute for conventional meat, is widely recognized as an effective solution to challenges such as meat supply shortages, environmental impacts, and animal welfare concerns. Based on the production technology used, cultivated meat can be categorized into three types: plant-based meat, cell-cultured meat, and microbial protein meat. This review explores the production processes and sensory quality enhancement techniques for these three types of cultivated meat, analyzes their respective technological advantages and challenges, and provides a forecast on the future development trends of cultivated meat products.

Research Progress On The Nutritional Composition, Biological Activity, And Application Of Ganoderma Lucidum, Chen Yijun, Yang Xiaomei, Lin Lihua

Food and Machinery

Ganoderma lucidum has anti-tumor, antioxidant, and immune enhancing effects. This review summarized the latest research progress on the main nutritional components and biological activities of G. lucidum and the current comprehensive utilization status of G. lucidum in medical and health fields, analyzed the existing problems, and prospected the future development direction of G. lucidum.

Research Progress On Extraction Methods And Biological Activities Of Korean Pine Seed Oil, Chen Ping, Wang Jin, Li Hua

Food and Machinery

The natural vegetable oil known as Korean pine seed oil is well-known for its high content of being various unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic, linoleic and pinopuric acid. It has been proved that Korean pine seed oil has several physiological benefits such as lowering blood lipids, enhanceing immunity, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and anti-tumor. This review summarized the extraction methods and pharmacological effects of Korean pine seed oil in recent years, and put forward good suggestions for its application in edible oil and industrial production.

Association Between Diabetes Mellitus And Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes: An Observational Study Using The Us National Inpatient Sample, Sumanth Chandrupatla, Kranti Rumalla, Jasvinder A Singh

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association of diabetes with postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA).

DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study using data from the US National Inpatient Sample (NIS).

SETTING: Study cohort was hospitalisations for primary THA in the USA, identified from the 2016-2020 NIS.

PARTICIPANTS: We identified 2 467 215 adults in the 2016-2020 NIS who underwent primary THA using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes. Primary THA hospitlizations were analysed as the overall group and also stratified by the underlying primary diagnosis for THA.

OUTCOME MEASURES: Outcome measures of interest were the length of hospital …

Can The Necrophagous Blow Fly Calliphora Vicina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Be Reared On Plant-Based Meal?, David F. Cook, Muhammad Shoaib Tufail, Sasha C. Voss

Horticulture Research Articles

The use of the blow fly Calliphora vicina as a potential pollination species to augment the current reliance on honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Australian horticulture requires knowledge of how best to mass-rear this fly species. Calliphora vicina lays eggs onto carrion soon after death, and the resultant larvae that hatch are necrophagous and feed on the decomposing tissues of the dead animal. Newly hatched larvae of this fly were provided with plant-based meals (soya bean and canola) and compared with larvae provided with livestock-derived meatmeal to determine if plant-based meal could be used to mass-rear this blow fly species. Both …

The Influence Of Active, Passive, And Manual Therapy Interventions On Escalation Of Health Care Events After Physical Therapist Care In Veterans With Low Back Pain, John M. Mayer, M. Jason Highsmith, Jason Maikos, Charity G. Patterson, Joseph Kakyomya, Bridget Smith, Nigel Shenoy, Christopher L. Dearth, Shawn Farrokhi

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

Objective The objective of this study was to examine the associations between active, passive, and manual therapy interventions with the escalation-of-care events following physical therapist care for veterans with low back pain (LBP). Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 3618 veterans who received physical therapist care for LBP between January 1, 2015 and January 1, 2018. The VA Corporate Data Warehouse was utilized to identify LBP-related physical therapist visits and procedures, as well as opioid prescription and non-physical therapy clinic encounters. The association between physical therapist interventions with 1-year escalation-of-care events were assessed using adjusted odds ratios from …

Outcomes From Partner2lose: A Randomized Controlled Trial To Evaluate 24-Month Weight Loss In A Partner-Assisted Intervention, Heather Johnson

All Publications

Background: Partner support is associated with better weight loss outcomes in observational studies, but randomized trials show mixed results for including partners. Unclear is whether teaching communication skills to couples will improve weight loss in a person attempting weight loss (index participant).

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of a partner-assisted intervention versus participant-only weight management program on 24-month weight loss.

Methods: This community-based study took place in Madison, WI. Index participants were eligible if they met obesity guideline criteria to receive weight loss counseling, were aged 18-74 years, lived with a partner, and had no medical contraindications to weight loss; …

Full Issue 2024 (Volume 2), Taylor University

Lux et Fides: A Journal for Undergraduate Christian Scholars

This open-access journal endeavors to showcase the excellent academic inquiry of Taylor University students. The content within this issue represents multiple academic disciplines within the humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social sciences, and demonstrates the “Light and Faith” mentality that is so central Taylor University’s educational philosophy. We are grateful to all who submitted articles, our faculty reviewers, and the editorial board.

For the first time, Lux et Fides contains both Research Briefs and articles. Research Briefs are abstract-length summaries of grant-funded faculty-mentored student research projects conducted during the summer of 2023 and allow students to articulate to our …

Effects Of Remote Versus In-Person Training On Metabolic Profiles And Body Composition Of Physically Inactive Adults. Randomized Clinical Trial, Jhonatan Peña, Willlian Martin, Luis Cardozo, John F. Rodriguez, Cristian C. Peña, Luisa Cardenas, Luis Andres Tellez Tinjaca

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(4): 1016-1025, 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the population to adopt increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Faced with this problem, remote training appears as a practical and inexpensive strategy to promote physically active lifestyles. The aim of this research was to compare the effects of remote versus in-person training on metabolic profiles and body composition of physically inactive adults. This research was conducted through a randomized, single-blind clinical trial with balanced block randomization. The sample consisted of 30 physically inactive subjects of both sexes between 18 and 30 years of age. The sample was selected using …

Effect Of Media Literacy On Entrepreneurial Development Of Learners In Adult And Vocational Education, Othuke Valentine Oroka, Columbus D. Bessong, Napoleon Osang Bessong, Agnes Awoli Ewuru, Gloria Iniobong Olori

Journal of Media Literacy Education

Much attention has been paid to the contributions of media literacy to children and adolescent development in most developed countries. This study adopted a non-equivalent control type of quasi-experimental research design involving the experimental and control groups. The sample size for the study was 90 learners drawn from all public adult and vocational education centres across Nigeria. The Entrepreneurial Development Test” (EDT) was the data collecting instrument. Data gathered were analysed using mean, standard deviation and analysis of covariance. Findings show that learners exposed to media literacy had a higher positive effect on entrepreneurial development than basic literacy. Furthermore, the …

New Gardner-Webb Caf Opens With Array Of Food Options And Energized Atmosphere, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

The new Caf is ready to serve the Gardner-Webb University Campus in an energized atmosphere with special events and activities. The larger dining space o!ers updated seating, and improved meal options give students more choices.

Medicaid Coverage As A Critical Component In Care Coordination And Continuity In Health Care Access During Reentry For Justice-Involved Individuals In Maryland, Bernard Bendenkaga Alenda

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Incarcerated individuals in the United States have a high disease burden. Moreover, most of them are released from incarceration without health coverage. The problem is that most incarcerated people in Maryland return to the community from incarceration without health coverage and cannot access health care. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how Medicaid enrollment staff and managers of the Medicaid program perceive the experiences and challenges of justice-involved individuals in navigating the Medicaid system in Maryland. The study was grounded in the behavioral model for vulnerable populations. The main research question aimed at understanding how the enrollment …

Potential Value Of Brazzein-Yeast As A Broiler Chicken Feed Additive, Lauren Ruth Neuleib

Theses and Dissertations

A variety of flavors, including sweeteners, have been used in animal feeds to improve feed palatability and increase feed intake by livestock (Chen et al., 2020). While many of these sweeteners are found in the form of carbohydrates, brazzein is a sweet-tasting protein. This study was conducted to identify the potential of brazzein to influence feed intake by livestock, using poultry as a model. The preliminary study's purpose was to develop methods appropriate for the subsequent feeding study. In the preliminary study, eight pens of five birds were fed one of four treatment diets: Control or the Control plus one …

Prescribing Pattern Of Corticosteroid In Dermatologic Disorder At Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Western Indian, Zankrut Patel, Dhiren Patel, Jatin Patel, Sumit Patel

Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

Based on their potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties, corticosteroids are essential for treating several skin disorders. Due to their lesser systemic toxicity, topical treatments are recommended. The use of corticosteroids in Indian dermatology practice, however, is not well documented. This study aims to analyze the prescribing patterns of corticosteroids for dermatologic disorders. In the outpatient dermatology department of GCS Hospital, Ahmedabad, a cross-sectional, observational study was conducted for six months, from March 2021 to August 2021. We looked at prevalent skin problems and prescribing patterns in 500 prescriptions. A descriptive statistical analysis was done following the compilation of all the …

Association Of High Fibrinogen To Albumin Ratio With Long-Term Mortality In Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Shiping Chen, Yu Zhang, Yangchun Xiao, Xin Cheng, Liyuan Peng, Yixin Tian, Tiangui Li, Jialing He, Pengfei Hao, Weelic Chong, Yang Hai, Chao You, Fang Fang

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The association between fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) and in-hospital mortality in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has been established. However, the association with long-term mortality in spontaneous ICH remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the association between FAR and long-term mortality in these patients.

METHODS: Our retrospective study involved 3,538 patients who were diagnosed with ICH at West China Hospital, Sichuan University. All serum fibrinogen and serum albumin samples were collected within 24 h of admission and participants were divided into two groups according to the FAR. We conducted a Cox proportional hazard analysis to evaluate the association …

Trackins (Trk-Targeting Drugs): A Novel Therapy For Different Diseases, George N Chaldakov, Luigi Aloe, Stanislav G Yanev, Marco Fiore, Anton B Tonchev, Manlio Vinciguerra, Nikolai T Evtimov, Peter Ghenev, Krikor Dikranian

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Many routes may lead to the transition from a healthy to a diseased phenotype. However, there are not so many routes to travel in the opposite direction; that is, therapy for different diseases. The following pressing question thus remains: what are the pathogenic routes and how can be they counteracted for therapeutic purposes? Human cells contain >500 protein kinases and nearly 200 protein phosphatases, acting on thousands of proteins, including cell growth factors. We herein discuss neurotrophins with pathogenic or metabotrophic abilities, particularly brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), pro-NGF, neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), and their receptor Trk (tyrosine receptor …

Students’ Knowledge And Attitude Towards Plagiarism: A Case Of Lusaka Apex Medical University Students, Dalitso Mvula, Treasure Chisakula

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Laws guide societies in the world. These laws are meant to create an environment that ensures citizens’ rights are respected. The same happens in academia. There are guidelines that students follow in the execution of their assignments, examinations and research in higher institutions. These guidelines are meant to ensure that there is no any form of academic dishonesty being perpetuated by the students. This paper investigated Lusaka Apex Medical University students’ knowledge and attitude towards plagiarism. The study sought to assess the knowledge of LAMU students towards plagiarism, examine the attitude of LAMU students towards plagiarism, assess factors that foster …

An Investigation Into The Consumption Of Caffeinated Energy Drinks Among University Students In Ireland, Jessica Holmes, Denas Molotokas, Ralfas Molotokas

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Objectives: To investigate the consumption patterns of caffeinated energy drinks among university students in the south of Ireland

Materials and Methods: An online survey was created using Google Forms to investigate the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks among university students in Ireland. It was distributed to students via social media and email from the 8th of March to the 21st of March 2023 inclusive. A total of 281 responses were analysed and validated by data cleaning on Microsoft Excel, with 10 incomplete responses discarded, yielding 271 validated responses for statistical analysis.

Results: The majority of survey respondents (71.3%) reported consuming …

Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Full Minutes, 2024 July 18, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

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