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Sociology Between The Gaps Volume 10 (2025)

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

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Treating Low-Concentration Methane Emissions Via A Methanotroph-Based Biotrickling Filter: Techno-Economic And Life Cycle Assessment, Waaseyaaban Landgren, Robert Handler, David Shonnard, Mary E. Lidstrom

Michigan Tech Publications

Methane, a greenhouse gas which has a global warming potential 80 times greater than carbon dioxide on a 20-year time scale, greatly contributes to global warming. Removing 1 Gt of atmospheric methane by 2050 would limit global temperature increase from reaching 1.5 °C. Currently, biotrickling filter systems for removing atmospheric methane via methanotrophs exist, but not for very low methane concentrations (< 1 v%). Recent work at the University of Washington to isolate and improve a microbial strain which thrives at 500 ppmv CH4 has removed one obstacle in making this technology feasible. In this study, techno-economic and environmental life cycle assessment analyses conducted on this process have assessed its economic feasibility, greenhouse gas reduction potential, and possible areas of improvement. Study results show that at 500 ppmv CH4, this process could remove atmospheric methane at a cost of USD 3992–5224/tCH4. The best-performing case also produces annual net reductions in warming potential by 276–311 tCO2e/120 m3 process unit deployed. Many opportunities exist to improve the outcomes of the baseline analysis even further, especially related to reducing the transport distance of media and harvested biomass.

October 15, 2025 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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Advances In Application Of Steam Explosion Technology In Edible Mushroom Industry, Jie Yang, Na Zheng, Chunmei Lai, Mingyi Liu, Shibo Li, Shanshan Wei, Pufu Lai, Zheng Xiao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Steam explosion technology,an emerging physical pretreatment method,is increasingly applied in the edible mushroom industry.This technology subjects materials to instantaneous explosion under high-temperature and high-pressure steam,significantly improving their physical structures and chemical composition.It exhibits unique strengths in modifying edible mushroom cultivation substrates,extracting active compounds,and utilizing by-products as resources. This provides a new technical path for the high-quality development of the edible mushroom industry.The author primarily summarizes the equipment,principles,and influencing factors of steam explosion technology,as well as its diverse roles in modifying cultivation substrates,extracting active substances from edible mushrooms,and achieving high-value utilization of edible mushroom by-products.The aim is to promote positive development …

Research Progress In Effects Of Electron Beam Irradiation On The Storage Andquality Of Grains, Xiuxia Chen, Bin Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Conventional grain storage methods have a variety of drawbacks.Electron beam irradiation,as an emerging non-thermal processing technology,has attracted attention due to its high efficiency,environmental friendliness,and minimal impact on grain quality.The author elaborates on the principles of electron beam irradiation and its applications in the food industry,reviews its effects on harmful organisms,physicochemical properties,and sensory quality of grains during storage,and makes an outlook on its future application prospects,with the expectation of promoting the application and popularization of electron beam irradiation in food storage.

Ultrasonic-Microwave Assisted Extraction Of Flavonoids From Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium And High-Purity Purification Of Hesperidin, Weiben Ge, Yiheng Li, Hongxin Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] To explore the application prospects of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium in the food industry and efficiently extract the active component hesperidin,while developing an effective purification process to enhance the purity and functional value of the active ingredients.[Method ] Ultrasonic-microwave assisted extraction (U-MAE ) was employed to extract the hesperidin from Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,followed by a three-stage purification system guided by dissolution characteristics involving alcohol removal by concentration,gradient ethanol washing,and pH adjustment to purify hesperidin.Single factor experiments and response surface methodology were used to optimize the extraction parameters.The antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the final product were also …

Establishment Of A Hplc Method For Simultaneous Determination Of 11 Phenolic Acids In Germinated Black Wheat, Qian Li, Xiaodong Li, Ziyi Yang, Yueyao Zhang, Rui Liu, Zhanglong Yu, Yuanlin Sun

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] In order to study the effects of germination on the mass fractions of phenolic acids in black wheat,a method was established for simultaneous determination of 11 phenolic acids (gallic acid,protocatechuic acid,4-hydroxybenzoic acid,chlorogenic acid,vanillic acid,caffeic acid,syringic acid,p-coumaric acid,ferulic acid,sinapic acid,and salicylic acid ) in germinated black wheat based on high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC ).[Method ] The mobile phase composed of methanol (containing acetic acid at a volume fraction of 1%) and water (containing acetic acid at a volume fraction of 1%) was used for gradient elution at a flow rate of 1 mL/min,a detection wavelength of 280 nm,and …

Dual-Nozzle 3d Printing And Drying Characteristics Of A Hawthorn Snack Based On Dual-Material Combination Gel, Aimiao Wang, Bo Wang, Yuchuan Wang, Jiguang Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims at solving the problems such as long drying time,single product shape,and poor 3D printing capacity (easy blockage and weak bracing ability ) in conventional processing of hawthorn snack products.[Method ] The low-sugar hawthorn jam and high-sugar banana jam were used as gel components.The 3D printing was carried out with the optimization of dual-material combination gel formula and the optimization of dual-nozzle 3D printing process.Furthermore,the drying characteristics of 3D printing were analyzed and compared with those of conventional dried hawthorn products.[Result ] The combination of hawthorn jam with the sugar mass fraction of 26% and banana …

Respiratory Characteristics Of Late-Maturing Sweet Cherry Cultivars And Their Influence By Temperature And Packaging Methods, Huanhuan Zhi, Yu Dong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to develop suitable packaging strategies for sweet cherry varieties with different respiratory characteristics.[Method ] The sweet cherry cultivars ‘Lapins’ and ‘Regina’ were put in closed systems with different O 2 volume fractions at 0,5,and 10 ℃.The changes in O 2 consumption rate,CO 2 consumption rate,and respiratory quotient were monitored.Additionally,the changes of gas components,quality,and physiological disorders were assessed for the two cultivars treated with polyethylene (PE) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP ) after 4 weeks of storage at 0,5,and 10 ℃.[Result ] ‘Lapins’ had lower O 2 consumption rate and CO 2 consumption rate than ‘Regina’ …

Effects Of Ginger Protease On Beef Quality And Protein Degradation, Xinghua Chen, Shuhong Liu, Huaisheng Zheng, Zhaobin Huang, Ping Hu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effects of ginger protease on beef tenderness.[Method ] Ginger protease was extracted from mature ginger via ammonium sulfate precipitation.The fundamental properties of the ginger protease,including enzyme activity,protein mass fraction,optimal temperature and pH,and relative molecular mass,were evaluated.Furthermore,the effects of ginger protease on the physicochemical properties,sensory quality,microstructure,and protein degradation characteristics of beef were examined.[Result ] Ginger protease was mainly composed of two proteins with relative molecular masses of 15 293 and 34 191,with a total protein mass fraction of (574.60±0.25) mg/g,an enzyme activity of (31 787±307) U/g,an optimum temperature of 60 ℃,and an optimum …

Recombinant Pichia Pastoris Fermentation For Biosynthesis Of The Uv Resistant Compound Gadusol, Wenjie Zuo, Ping Zhang, Ruirui Xu, Leyi Zhang, Zhen Kang, Jianghua Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to employ synthetic biology and metabolic engineering techniques to engineer Pichia pastoris (P.pastoris ) for the efficient heterologous synthesis of the UV resistant compound gadusol.[Method ] On the basis of a bioinformatic analysis and codon optimization of the genes involved in the gadusol biosynthetic pathway in Danio rerio,the gadusol fermentation pathway was constructed in P.pastoris via strategies such as promoter engineering,metabolic engineering,and fermentation optimization.[Result ] A high-purity gadusol standard was prepared through optimized extraction and chromatographic separation.The gadusol yield in the recombinant strain P.pastoris HME reached 105 mg/L.By screening of gene expression promoters and optimization …

Effects Of Critical Environmental Factors On The Antimicrobial Activity Of Ε-Poly- L-Lysine, Zhenjie Liu, Peihao Huang, Shu Chen, Shun Rong, Feiting Peng, Ling Chen, Weipeng Guo

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study explored the effects of critical environmental factors [water activity (aw),pH,and temperature ] on the antimicrobial activity of ε-poly- L-lysine (ε-PL),aiming to provide a basis for the application of ε-PL.[Method ] With Staphylococcus aureus as an indicator strain,the micro-broth dilution and agar dilution methods as well as antimicrobial growth kinetics were utilized to determine the antimicrobial activity of ε-PL.The protein leakage assay was employed to evaluate the bacterial membrane disruption activity of ε-PL.Live/Dead fluorescence staining was performed to observe the bacterial membrane permeability.[Result ] The minimum inhibitory mass concentration (MIC ) of ε-PL against Staphylococcus aureus was …

Probiotic Properties Of Three Strains Of Lactobacillus And Their Application In Corn Husk Fermentation, Bo Zhai, Quanxian Shu, Xiaoyan Yang, Yin Mao, Yu Deng, Yunying Zhao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to improve the utilization of maize resources and address the shortage of feed resources.[Method ] The intestinal colonization capacity,tolerance,and antibacterial properties of three Lactobacillus strains,Lactobacillus paracasei ZB- 1 (ZB-1),L.paracasei DY- 2 (DY-2),and L.rhamnosus DY- 4 (DY-4) were evaluated.The most suitable strain for fermenting cornhusks was identified,and its fermentation process was optimized.[Result ] ZB-1 exhibited higher intestinal colonization ability and antibacterial properties than DY- 2 and DY- 4.The antibacterial mechanism of ZB- 1 was likely driven by the action of organic acids in an acidic environment and certain protein-based antimicrobial substances.The fermentation conditions for ZB- 1 …

Diversity Of Fungi On The Surfaces Of Grapes And Raisins In Turpan , Xinjiang, Lei Sun, Laifang Qi, Qiuyan Liang, Jinxuan Han, Tianli Fan, Yuhua Ma

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to understand the potential harmful fungi that may affect the quality of raisins during the drying process of grapes from Turpan,Xinjiang and to explore the relationships between varieties and the fungal community structure and diversity on the surfaces of grapes and raisins.[Method ] Four popular grape varieties (‘Thompson Seedles s’,‘Boert e’,‘Xiangfe i’,and ‘Seedless Blac k’) in a grapery in Turpan were selected as research objects.The fungal diversity on the surfaces of grapes and raisins was analyzed via high-throughput sequencing.[Result ] The dominant fungal phyla on the surfaces of grapes and raisins were Ascomycota and Basidiomycota.The …

Regulatory Effects Of Hesperetin And Eriocitrin On Gut Microbiota In An In Vitro Simulation Model, Zeren Cheng, Xia Meng, Kejing Tang, Ling Shen, Qing Gu, Ping Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to compare the effects of hesperetin and eriocitrin on the gut microbiota in different enterotypes.[Method ] An in vitro gut fermentation model was established,which was combined with 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) technique to evaluate the regulatory effects of the two flavonoids on the gut microbiota in different enterotypes.[Result ] After fermentation,both flavonoids significantly reduced the Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidota ratio (F/B ratio ) in terms of relative abundance at the phylum level in enterotype Bacteroides and enterotype Prevotella.At the genus level,pro-inflammatory bacteria including Paeniclostridium and Sutterella showed decreased relative abundance in treatment …

Effects Of Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction On The Physical And Chemical Properties Of Tortoise Shell Collagen, Xiong He, Rongxing Li, Shaotong Jiang, Jianfeng Lu, Lin Lin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] The effects of different extraction methods on the yield,purity,structural characteristics,and physicochemical properties of tortoise shell collagen were investigated.[Method ] The ultrasound-assisted enzymatic method,acid method,and enzymatic method were used to extract collagen from tortoise shell powder.[Result ] The yield and purity of tortoise shell collagen extracted by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic method were 2.29% and 85.65%,respectively,significantly higher than those extracted by acid method (0.78% and 73.15%) and enzymatic method (1.77% and 75.63%).Ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy,infrared absorption spectroscopy,circular dichroism spectroscopy,and electrophoresis profiles showed that collagens extracted from tortoise shell by three methods were all type I collagen and retained intact triple helix structures.X-ray …

2025-10-15 Seeds Of Change: How Seattle Students Are Growing Community Through Urban Farming, Fatima Ali

The Spectator Online

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Fall 2025 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Jessica Gersony, Jessica Gersony

NRESS Seminars

The field of ecology contains systemic issues and inequalities due to a history of exclusionary forces (e.g. colonialism). In response, there is a push to reimagine research labs outside of these forces. In this talk, Gersony will present the PLACE (PLant physiology, Art, and Community Engagement) lab’s artistic and scientific exploration of northeastern tree responses to climate change, and also discuss the lab’s broader project of reimagining a new way forward centered around joy, art, and community.

Justice Impacted Mothers: An Autoethnographic Study Exploring The Impacts Of Quality Prison Visitation With Children, Sarah E. Gore

PSU McNair Scholars Online Journal

This study explores the impacts of in-person visitation at correctional facilities and how the quality of this contact affects relationships between justice impacted mothers and their children. Little is known about these nuanced lived experiences as revealed by qualitative data and from someone who is mothering during incarceration. The literature on maternal incarceration is vast, but relies heavily on quantitative data. Existing research indicates facility visits, particularly those of high quality, offer constructive benefits such as reductions in maternal recidivism rates. However, separation during incarceration has shown higher risks for adolescent substance abuse, behavioral, and academic struggles. This study expands …

The Lumberjack, October 15, 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

Commonwealth Times 2025-10-15

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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College Of Liberal Arts Faculty Bylaws 2025-2026, College Of Liberal Arts Faculty, Rollins College

College of Liberal Arts Bylaws

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Hydralazine Inhibits Cysteamine Dioxygenase To Treat Preeclampsia And Senesce Glioblastoma, Kyosuke Shishikura, Jiasong Li, Yiming Chen, Nate R. Mcknight, Thomas P. Keeley, Katelyn A. Bustin, Eric W. Barr, Snehil R. Chilkamari, Mahaa Ayub, Sun Woo Kim, Zongtao Lin, Ren-Ming Hu, Kelly Hicks, Xie Wang, Donald M. O'Rourke, J. Martin Bollinger, Zev A. Binder, William H. Parsons, Kirill A. Martemyanov, Aimin Liu, Megan L. Matthews

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

Hydralazine (HYZ), a treatment for preeclampsia and hypertensive crisis, is listed by the World Health Organization as an essential medicine. Its mode of action has remained unknown through its seven decades of clinical use. Here, we identify 2-aminoethanethiol dioxygenase (ADO), a key mediator of targeted protein degradation, as a selective HYZ target. The drug chelates ADO's metallocofactor and can alkylate one of its ligands. The resultant inactivation stabilizes regulators of G protein signaling (RGS4 and RGS5) that ADO normally marks for proteolysis, explaining the drug's vasodilatory activity and comporting with observations of diminished RGS levels in both clinical preeclampsia and …

Daily Eastern News: October 15, 2025, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

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Forecasting Monthly Rainfall In The Pirmam Area, Kurdistan Region, Iraq: A Machine Learning Approach., Sakar Muhamad, Rawshan Ali

Polytechnic Journal

Agriculture, emergency preparedness, and water resource management all depend on accurate rainfall forecasts. This study investigates how well machine learning models predict monthly rainfall in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, specifically in the Pirmam area. Historical weather data was analyzed using a variety of models, such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO), Elastic Net (ELNET), and Ridge Regression. Statistical measures including Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE), Mean Bias Error (MBE), Normalized Root Mean Squared Error (nRMSE), Coefficient of Determination (R2), and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) were …

Understanding Callus Types In Maize By Genetic Mapping And Transcriptional Profiling, Guifang Lin, Yan Liu, Tej Man Tamang, Yang Qin, Mingxia Zhao, Hairong Wei, Et. Al.

Michigan Tech Publications

Plant transformation efficiency is highly dependent on species, individual genotypes, and tissue types. In maize, immature embryos are regularly used for transformation. The process relies heavily on callus development, as it is intricately associated with somatic embryogenesis and subsequent plant regeneration, both of which directly affect transformation efficiency. Immature embryos of the segregation progeny derived from the two inbred parents, a transformation-amenable line A188 and a recalcitrant line B73, can be cultured to form two primary callus types: Type I and Type II. The Type II callus grows faster and is a favorable type for regeneration. Here, Type I and …

Twenty Minutes Of Corsi Block Tapping Task Training Does Not Improve Mental Rotation In Adults With Stroke, Sarah A. Kettlety, Giuliet L. Kibler, Andrew Hooyman, Christina K. Holl, Sydney Y. Schaefer, Kristan A. Leech

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

Background: Visuospatial function is commonly impaired post-stroke and is associated with motor learning and recovery. A single, twenty-minute Corsi Block Tapping Task (CBTT) training session improved visuospatial function in young neurotypical adults; however, it is unclear whether this training would improve visuospatial function in adults with stroke.

Objective: To understand if a single, twenty-minute CBTT training session improved visuospatial function in adults with stroke compared to a no-training control group of adults with stroke.

Methods: Participants post-stroke were assigned to one of two groups. The training group completed twenty minutes of computerized CBTT training. The control group completed a survey …

Exploring The World Of Medical Exoskeleton Robots: A Classification Guide, Javlonbek Rakhmatillaev, Vytautas Bučinskas

Technical science and innovation

This article describes the classification of exoskeletons. This classification is based on the use of exoskeletons in the medical field, shape, power source, generation, parts related to the human body, structural material, and control forms based on sensor and actuator devices. In addition, examples of each category are given. The main goal is to comprehensively evaluate medical exoskeletons, pay special attention to their functions and goals, conduct scientific research, and further develop these devices. As a result, a completely new type of classification of medical exoskeletons was developed. The developed new type of classification serves as an important guide in …

Topology Across Scales On Heterogeneous Cell Data, M. Torras-Pérez, Iris Yoon , '13, P. Weeratunga, L.-P. Ho, H. M. Byrne, U. Tillmann, H. A. Harrington

Mathematics & Statistics Faculty Works

Multiplexed imaging allows multiple cell types to be simultaneously visualised in a single tissue sample, generating unprecedented amounts of spatially-resolved, biological data. In topological data analysis, persistent homology provides multiscale descriptors of “shape" suitable for the analysis of such spatial data. Here we propose a novel visualisation of persistent homology (PH) and fine-tune vectorisations thereof (exploring the effect of different weightings for persistence images, a prominent vectorisation of PH). These approaches offer new biological interpretations and promising avenues for improving the analysis of complex spatial biological data especially in multiple cell type data. To illustrate our methods, we apply them …

Structural And Biological Properties Of Chitosan/Copper Polymetallic Complexes Synthesized From Apis Mellifera-Derved Chitosan, Dilnoza Sohibovna Isomitdinova, Gulnora Akmalovna Ikhtiyarova, Nazira Madusmanovna Kuchkarbayeva, Nafisa Akhrorovna Ergasheva

Technical science and innovation

In this study, a chitosan/copper (Ch/Cu²⁺) polymetallic complex was synthesized from chitosan obtained by the cryogenic method from Apis mellifera bees. The structural and physicochemical properties of the complex were investigated using FTIR, UV-Vis, XRD, TGA, and DLS analyses. FTIR spectra showed shifts in absorption bands at 1400-1339 cm⁻¹ and 1640-1550 cm⁻¹, confirming the coordination of Cu²⁺ ions with amino and hydroxyl groups. UV-Vis spectra revealed absorption peaks in the 410-540 nm range, while XRD analysis indicated new crystalline peaks at 2θ = 24°, 27°, and 37°. Thermal analysis demonstrated high thermal stability of the complex, and DLS confirmed a …