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Introduction To Sociology: Interaction And Social Structure, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

This paper explores the intricate interplay between micro- and macro-sociological perspectives on social interaction, identity, and structure. Through an examination of theoretical approaches such as symbolic interactionism, dramaturgy, and social exchange, it highlights how individuals construct and perform identities within complex webs of social expectations—particularly shaped by factors like race, status, and role dynamics. The discussion extends to the function of social networks in influencing opportunities, notably in the context of employment, underscoring the nuanced role of weak ties. The analysis further delves into the significance of social status, distinguishing between ascribed, achieved, master, and salient statuses, and examines …

Effects Of Self-Monitoring On Teachers’ Behavior-Specific Praise And Students’ Behavior In A Center-Based Classroom, Samantha Walsh

Theses

The current study explores the effects of self-monitoring on teachers' use of behavior-specific praise (BSP) and its impact on student behavior in a center-based classroom. Self-monitoring, a cost-effective and time-efficient intervention, has been proven effective in previous research for enhancing educator performance. However, previous studies have often combined self-monitoring with other interventions, leaving a gap in understanding its effects in isolation. This study aims to replicate the work of Justus et al. (2023) by examining the impact of self-monitoring on paraprofessionals in a center-based classroom with students aged 6-10. Using a multiple baseline design across participants, three paraprofessionals were trained …

Pacific Rxtracts - July 2025, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles:

• First Blood Test Approved For the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Rare Withdrawal Reaction Prompts Label Update for Common Antihistamines
• FDA Approves SUSVIMO: Shifting Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment from Monthly Injections to Continuous Therapy
• Battle Against Resistant Hypertension
• Two Is Better than One: Obicetrapib and Ezetimibe, a Novel Combination Pill for High Cholesterol
• Histo-blood Group ABO System Transferase and Venous Thromboembolism Risk
• GLP-1 Agonists and Thiazolidinedione Combination Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
• Dual Pathway Targeting in Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the Synergy of GLP1- RAs and SGLT2-inhibitors
• Two Vaccines, One Shot: Combined Immunizations Against COVID-19 and Influenza
• Mirikizumab: A New Frontier …

Introduction To Sociology: The Family, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

This paper explores the evolving landscape of modern family structures, analyzing their diverse forms, core functions, and the challenges they face within contemporary society. Drawing on recent research and theoretical frameworks, it examines the transformation of parenthood—especially single fatherhood—the shifting definitions of family and kinship, and the influence of family structure on emotional security, socialization, and reproductive roles. The discussion highlights the rise of dual-career households, increased grandparental involvement, the complexities of blended and single-parent families, as well as the growing acceptance of cohabitation and child-free couples. Special attention is given to persistent social problems, such as the cycles …

Introduction To Sociology: Sex And Gender, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

This paper explores the complex interplay between sex and gender, focusing on how societal structures, historical contexts, and cultural norms shape gender roles and expectations. Drawing on the works of influential theorists such as Margaret Mead and researchers like Maccoby and Jacklin, the discussion distinguishes between biological sex differences and socially constructed gender distinctions. The analysis highlights the pervasive influence of gender socialization through agents such as family, peers, educational institutions, and media, which collectively reinforce stereotypes and stratify opportunities for individuals. The evolution of gender stratification is traced from the post-World War II era to the present, documenting …

Introduction To Sociology: Class And Stratification, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

This paper explores the intricate dynamics of class, stratification, and social inequality, emphasizing the interplay of wealth, power, and prestige in shaping individual opportunities and societal outcomes. Drawing on foundational theories from Marxist and functionalist perspectives, it examines the mechanisms by which economic and social structures reinforce or challenge class divisions. The analysis extends to the evolution of American economic disparity, particularly during the transformative 1980s, and examines policies aimed at addressing poverty, such as those articulated by Sar Levitan and the implementation of the Social Security Act. Through a nuanced discussion of cultural capital, the role of …

Organizational Culture And Work Environment As Determinats Of Teacher Motivation: A Quantitative Study In Slb, Pekalongan Regency, Nur Kholifah, Widya Kusumaningsih, Nurkolis Nurkolis

Journal of ICSAR

This study examines the influence of organizational culture and work environment on the work motivation of Special Needs School (SLB) teachers in Pekalongan Regency. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational approach, data were collected from 103 SLB teachers through a Likert-scale questionnaire. The results show that both organizational culture and work environment have significant and positive effects on teacher motivation, both partially and simultaneously. Organizational culture contributes 46% and work environment 56% to the variation in work motivation, while together they account for 58%. The highest contributions come from intrinsic motivation and the non-physical work environment. These findings emphasize the importance of …

Robust Embeddings Of Genetics, Anatomy, And State Decoded From A Neuron’S Activity, Aidan Schneider

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Neural spike trains are shaped by both extrinsic inputs and intrinsic structural constraints. While prior work has focused on how spike timing encodes externally driven variables, such as stimuli or behavior, this dissertation explores whether principles that organize neural activity in space and time—such as genetic cell type, anatomical location, and arousal state—are also embedded in the spiking output of individual neurons. I hypothesize that these organizing principles are not quenched as irrelevant variability, but rather multiplexed within the neural code itself. To test this, I attempt to decode these principles from the spike trains of neurons recorded in behaving …

Quantum Magnetization Exchange Through Transient Hydrogen Bond Matrix Defines Magnetic Resonance Signal Relaxation And Anisotropy In Central Nervous System, Dmitriy A Yablonskiy, Alexander L Sukstanskii

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The integrity of cellular membranes (lipid bilayers) and myelin sheaths covering axons is a crucial feature controlling normal brain structural and functional networks. Yet, in vivo evaluation of this integrity at the nanoscale level of the cellular membranes organization is challenging. Herein we explore the dual property of biological water in Central Nervous System (CNS), as one of the major stabilizing factors of cellular membranes, and the major source of MRI signal. We introduce the Basic Transient Hydrogen Bond (THB) model of the MR signal relaxation due to the quantum spin/magnetization exchanges within the THB Matrix encompassing water molecules and …

Extrusion Process Optimization Of Sea Red Rice And Its Physicochemical Properties , Digestion Characteristics , And Nutritional Components, Sun Wufei, Wang Zhuo, Zhong Saiyi, Zou Wentao, Hu Jiakang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effects of extrusion technology on the physicochemical properties,digestion characteristics,and nutritional components of sea red rice.［Methods］ The extrusion process parameters for sea red rice are optimized by response surface methodology.The effects of the extrusion treatment on the physicochemical properties of the sea red rice flour are explored by water solubility index (WSI ),gelatinization degree,starch digestion properties (including rapidly digestible starch,slowly digestible starch,and resistant starch ),and the anti -nutritional factor content (phytic acid ).The microstructure,starch crystal form,and crystallinity are 钟赛意（1979—），男，广东海洋大学教授，博士。E-mail：zsylxc@ 126.com引用格式：孙武飞，汪卓，钟赛意，等.海红米挤压工艺优化及理化性质、消化与营养特性研究 ［J］.食品与机械，2025，41（6）：164-172.C itation:SUN Wufei,WANG Zhuo,ZHONG Saiyi,et al.Extrusion process optimization of sea red rice and its physicochemical properties,digestion characteristics,and …

Correction: Turn-On Fluorescent Glucose Transport Bioprobe Enables Wash-Free Real-Time Monitoring Of Glucose Uptake Activity In Live Cells And Small Organisms, Monica S. Hensley, David Hutchings, Abdelrahman Ismail, Micaela Rayne Geborkoff, Thomas Werner, Marina Tanasova

Michigan Tech Publications

Correction for “Turn-on fluorescent glucose transport bioprobe enables wash-free real-time monitoring of glucose uptake activity in live cells and small organisms” by Monica S. Hensley et al., RSC Chem. Biol., 2025, 6, 987–995, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CB00239C.

The authors regret that two contributors, Micaela Rayne Geborkoff and Professor Dr Thomas Werner, were inadvertently omitted from the original author list of this article. Both individuals made significant contributions to the research reported.

Micaela Rayne Geborkoff was involved in the design, planning, and execution of the Drosophila experiments, specifically in the growth and treatment of fruit fly larvae. Professor Dr Thomas Werner provided …

Recurrent De Novo Variants In The Spliceosomal Factor Crnkl1 Are Associated With Severe Microcephaly And Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia With Seizures, Sankalita Ray Das, Rosie Sullivan, Mischa S G Ruegg, Julia Horsfield, Jordan Doran, Gemma Poke, Nathalie De Vries, Sarah Duerinckx, Damien Lederer, Muzhirah Haniffa, Wee-Teik Keng, Gaik-Siew Ch'ng, David A Parry, Andrew P Jackson, Masamune Sakamoto, Naomichi Matsumoto, Noriko Miyake, Shin Nabatame, Hidetoshi Taniguchi, Emma Wakeling, Katrin Õunap, Pilvi Ilves, Ghayda Mirzaa, Andrew Timms, Emily Pao, Kimberly A Aldinger, William Dobyns, Axel Bohring, Beate Behre, Daniel G Calame, James R Lupski, Juan M Pascual, Marc Abramowicz, Gregory Gimenez, Louise S Bicknell

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Splicing is a complex process that is required to create the transcriptomic diversity needed for specialized functions in higher eukaryotes. The spliceosome contains more than 100 proteins and RNA molecules, which coordinate this dynamic process. Despite the ubiquity of splicing, pathogenic variants in spliceosomal components often cause a tissue-specific phenotype, hinting at further complexities that are not yet fully understood. We have identified a cohort of ten families with de novo missense variants in a spliceosomal component, CRNKL1, where nine individuals harbor one of two missense variants that both affect the same amino acid, Arg267. All affected individuals share a …

Amino Acid Transporter Lat1 (Slc7a5) Promotes Metabolic Rewiring In Tnbc Progression Through The L-Trp/Qprt/Nad+ Pathway, Margot Y. Fedoroff, Lei Zhao, Shaomin Wang, Alok Bhushan, Haifeng Yang, Karen M. Bussard, Stephen C. Peiper, Jun He

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Cancer cells uptake excessive nutrients by expressing higher levels of glucose and/or amino acid transporters to meet their increased energy demands. L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1), is regarded as a cancer-specific transporter for the uptake of large neutral amino acids such as L-tryptophan. However, the mechanism by which LAT1 rewires cellular metabolism to promote cancer progression and chemoresistance have not yet been investigated.

METHODS: The protein levels of LAT1, p-PKM2, and p-LDHA were determined in breast cancer tissue arrays by immunohistochemistry staining followed by survival analysis. The orthotopic breast cancer models in mice, syngeneic breast cancer models, and …

Synthesis And Evaluation Of Novobiocin Analogues As Potential Inhibitors Of Polymerase Theta Polθ In Dna Damage And Repair, Mohammed Essam Albuhluli

Theses and Dissertations

Killing tumors while leaving normal cells unharmed is the goal of precision cancer therapy, a challenging feat that is enabled by targeting tumor-specific vulnerabilities [1]. Targeting Polθ potentiates PARP inhibitors (PARPi) in specifically killing homology-directed repair (HDR)-deficient tumor cells and re-sensitize PARPi resistant tumor cells [1]. The induced essentiality between Polθ and HDR-deficiency underscores the value of Polθ as a therapeutic target in the context of tumors with HDR genetic mutations [1]. The helicase-like domain (HLD) is a super family 2 (SF2)-type domain with DNA-dependent ATPase activity [1]. We previously discovered that the antibiotic NVB acts as an inhibitor of …

A Systematic Review Of Flotation-Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (Rest), Elnaz Lashgari, Emma Chen, Jackson Gregory, Uri Maoz

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Background

Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a therapeutic technique that involves immersing an individual in an environment with minimal sensory input or stimulation. The goal of REST is to induce a state of relaxation that is deeper than what can be achieved through other forms of relaxation techniques. Research suggests that REST can help reduce anxiety, alleviate chronic pain, improve sleep, and enhance creativity and cognitive function. Flotation-REST is a popular type of REST that utilizes an enclosed tank filled with buoyant saltwater to facilitate relaxation. This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on studies that investigate the effects …

Strategies For Reducing Employee Turnover In Long-Term Care, Eleanor Denise Gaines

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High employee turnover in long-term care (LTC) facilities contributes to diminished care quality, low staff morale, and increased operational costs. LTC organizational leaders must address high turnover because it disrupts continuity of care, undermines team cohesion, and increases the burden of recruiting and training new staff. This qualitative multiple case study explored strategies used by human resource managers (HRMs) to improve staff retention and morale in LTC settings, motivated by the need to prevent workforce deterioration, enhance competitive advantage, and increase organizational profitability. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of the study was to identify evidence-based practices that effectively …

Parkinson Disease Signaling Pathways, Molecular Mechanisms, And Potential Therapeutic Strategies: A Comprehensive Review, Muhammad S Khan, Somayyeh Nasiripour, Jean C Bopassa

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Parkinson's disease (PD) is considered the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide; treating this disease remains quite challenging. Environmental and genetic factors may play a role in the pathophysiology of PD. α-synuclein aggregation, oxidative stress, ferroptosis, mitochondrial failure, neuroinflammation, and gut dysbiosis are among the known risk factors of PD. The pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease is complicated by the interconnections between these molecular pathways, which also present significant obstacles to treatment development. However, due to its complex mechanism and long latency, PD is difficult to diagnose and detect, which presents a barrier to treatment. In addition, the need to develop …

Direct Inhibition Of Ras Reveals The Features Of Oncogenic Signaling Driven By Ras G12 And Q61 Mutations, Michelangelo Marasco, Dinesh Kumar, Santiago Garcia Borrego, Tessa Seale, Giulia Maddalena, Riccardo Mezzadra, Kylie Belanger, Soren Cole, Brayan Perez, Wei Luan, Radha Mukherjee, Ilinca Aricescu, Vladimir Markov, Yuxin Zhu, Sabrina Arena, Alberto Bardelli, Elisa De Stanchina, Scott W Lowe, Richard A Burkhart, Jacquelyn W Zimmerman, Rona Yaeger, Scott E Kopetz, Neal Rosen, Sandra Misale

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

RAS genes are frequently mutated in cancer, often at codons 12 and 61. With the recent introduction of RAS inhibitors, we can now directly investigate the effects of specific RAS mutations in cancer cells. In this study, we demonstrate that in tumors with RASG12X mutations, mutant RAS can be activated by receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK), and PI3K activation is dependent on mutant RAS. Conversely, RASQ61X mutations activate the MAPK cascade independently of RTKs, and inhibition of RASQ61X impairs MAPK pathway activation but leaves the PI3K pathway unaffected. Our characterization of these distinct features of G12X and Q61X mutations suggests that …

Salmonella Detection Based On Fluorescence Polarization Enhanced By Recombinase Polymerase Amplification, Xue Pengpeng, Chen Wei, Xu Jianguo, Tu Jia, Qu Wei

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To develop a novel fluorescence polarization (FP) detection strategy and achieve highly sensitive Salmonella detection by incorporating recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA ) technology.［Methods］ The detection mechanism relies on homologous sequence recognition between target DNA and specific primers:When Salmonella targets exist,primer and target DNA binding triggers strand displacement and initiates DNA amplification.To enhance sensitivity,two key design features are implemented:5'-end modification of primers with 6-carboxyfluorescein (6-FAM ) as a fluorescent reporter,and selective digestion of unbound primers by exonuclease Ⅰ (Exo Ⅰ).［Results］］ During RPA amplification,the substantially increased molecular weight of amplicons restricts the rotational freedom of 6-FAM -labeled DNA compounds,resulting in significantly …

Interaction And Structure-Activity Relationship Characterization Of Hop-Derived Α-Acid/Xanthohumol And Protein Z, Wang Limin, Peng Mengyan, Ma Changwei, Wu Zijian

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the interaction mechanism and structure -activity relationship between two hop -derived small molecules different in structure (α-acid and xanthohumol ) and barley protein Z.［Methods］ α-acid and protein Z with high purity are prepared through solvent extraction and anion exchange column,respectively.The interaction between α-acid/xanthohumol and protein Z,as well as the conformational change of protein,is characterized by multi -spectral analysis.Finally,the interaction mode and molecular binding mechanism between α-acid/xanthohumol and protein Z are further investigated by molecular dynamics simulation.［Results］］ Both α-acid and xanthohumol can effectively quench the intrinsic fluorescence of protein Z,with α-acid inducing a red shift and xanthohumol causing …

Metabolic Engineering Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae For De Novo Biosynthesis Of Naringin From D-Xylose, Zhao Yifei, Li Gaoyang, Huang Luhong, Liu Juan, Xiao Zhiqiang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To explore the biosynthesis method of naringin,a bioactive compound in citrus.［Methods］ Engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains for naringenin biosynthesis are constructed through enzyme screening,multi -copy integration,and precursor supply.Subsequently,de novo biosynthesis of naringin from D-xylose is achieved by introducing the naringin biosynthetic pathway and optimizing UDP -glucose supply.［Results］］ The optimal flavonoid synthase is identified as PhCHS by screening the key enzymes of the naringenin pathway.The naringenin biosynthesis pathway is further integrated at multi -copy sites.The constructed strain Z39M2 can synthesize 36.53 mg/L naringenin.The overexpression of CAT 2,xPK-PTA pathway,and ACC 1m optimizes malonyl -CoA supply and constructs strain Z 44,with a naringenin …

Online Detection Of Citrus Sugar Content Based On Visible Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy, Li Liqiao, Gao Zongyu, Shi Ruyi, Nie Jing, Chai Jianmin, Liu Wei

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To lower the complexity,improve the accuracy and reduce the damage of the detection process of citrus sugar content.［Methods］ An online detection device for citrus sugar content is designed based on visible near -infrared reflectance spectroscopy.With Jinniu Citrus as the research object,the modeling set and verification set are divided by sample set partitioning based on the joint x-y distance (SPXY ) classification method.The partial least square regression (PLS) modeling and detection effects after pretreatment are respectively compared and analyzed by methods including multiple scattering correction (MSC ),standard normal variation (SNV ),and SG -smoothing (SG) to determine the optimal pretreatment method.At …

Control System Of Different Ratios Of Liquid Eggs Based On Fuzzy Pid, Chi Yuan, Liu Cong, Huang Zilong, Wang Zhenhao, Zhao Guoyu, Chi Yujie

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To optimize the ratio control system for egg yolk and egg white (liquid whole egg ) in liquid egg production.［Methods］ The microcontroller inputs ratio signals of egg yolk and egg white (liquid whole egg ) via the touch screen.The frequency of the frequency converter and the speed of the pump are controlled through a fuzzy PID control algorithm.Compared with the feedback signal monitored online by the conductivity meter,a real -time and accurate ratio of egg white and egg yolk liquid is obtained.The performance of the traditional PID algorithm,particle swarm optimization PID algorithm,and fuzzy PID algorithm is compared by Simulink …

Effects Of Heat Shock Combined With Melatonin Treatment On Low-Temperature Chilling Injury In Green Peppers, Lu Fange, Li Xihong, Ling Ziqin, Li Jiao, Yang Mengjiao

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To reduce the occurrence of chilling injury during postharvest low -temperature storage of green peppers.［Methods］ Green peppers are used as the experimental material to investigate the effects of heat shock (HC) combined with melatonin (MT) treatment on the chilling injury index,relative conductivity,malondialdehyde (MDA ),hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content,antioxidant enzyme activity,and quality parameters during storage at (4±1) ℃ and 85%~90% relative humidity (RH).［Results］］ The HC combined with MT treatment delays the onset of chilling injury by 5 days,reduces weight loss by 52.4%,and decreases H2O2 content by 71.75%.This treatment effectively inhibits the increase in relative conductivity and the accumulation of MDA.The activities …

Preparation And Bioactivity Of Biochanin A Metal Complexes, Wang Youdi, Luo Yingming, Guo Junxiang, Chen Jie, Yan Bin, Xu Juanjuan

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To prepare metal complexes of biochanin A (BA) and explore their biological activities.［Methods］ Biochanin A was used as the ligand to design and synthesize biochanin A -copper (BA-Cu),biochanin A -zinc (BA-Zn),and biochanin A -chromium (BA-Cr) metal complexes.The structures of the complexes were characterized using methods such as ultraviolet spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy.The antioxidant activities of the three biochanin A metal complexes were evaluated using the phosphomolybdate complex method,and their anticancer activities were assessed using the CCK -8 assay.［Results］］ The experiments successfully prepared the three biochanin A metal complexes,i.e.,BA-Cu,BA-Zn,and BA -Cr.All three metal complexes exhibited good antioxidant activities,which were higher …

Optimization Of Fermentation Process Of Anoectochilus Roxburghii (Wall . ) Lindl By Lactobacillus Plantarum And Antioxidant Activity Of Fermentation Broth, Wang Qiongjun, Lin Zeyan, Lin Yanyan, Zhang Qian, Lin Yihua, Fu Dahua

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To analyze the fermentation process and antioxidant activity of Anoectochilus roxburghii (Wall.) Lindl using Lactobacillus plantarum 191046.［Methods］ A.roxburghii was used as the raw material,and L.plantarum 191046 was used as the fermentation strain.The polysaccharide content of A.roxburghii was used as the evaluation index.The fermentation process was optimized by single -factor experiments combined with response surface methodology,and its in vitro antioxidant activity was assessed.［Results］］ The optimal fermentation conditions for A.roxburghii were as follows:L.plantarum inoculum of 4.50 g/L,fermentation time of 17 h,and fermentation temperature of 36 ℃.Under these conditions,the polysaccharide content of the fermentation liquid was (24.84±0.05) mg/mL.The total antioxidant capacity was …

Effect Of White Kidney Bean Extract On The Quality Of Set Yogurt, Wang Zihan, Li Yuexing, Cai Yongjian, Wang Jianhui

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effect of white kidney bean extract (WBE ) on the physicochemical properties and flavor of set yogurt.［Methods］ The pH value,acidity,water -holding capacity,texture properties,and volatile flavor characteristics of set yogurt are analyzed using a pH meter,titrimetric method,centrifugation and weighing method,texture analyzer,and electronic nose,respectively.［Results］］ WBE significantly promotes yogurt fermentation (P<0.05),with water -holding capacity,hardness,and content of benzene volatile flavor compounds all superior to the control group.Adding 0.9% WBE increases the water -holding capacity of yogurt by 13.11%,and the hardness and viscosity by 9.46% and 13.19%,respectively.Besides,the addition of WBE reduces the content of hydrides and nitrogen oxides in volatile flavor compounds of yogurt,while increasing the content of long -chain alkanes in volatile flavor compounds.According to correlation heat maps,the addition of 0.9% WBE is positively correlated with the water -holding capacity,content of long -chain alkanes,hardness,viscosity,absolute value of adhesiveness,and absolute value of cohesiveness of yogurt,indicating that it can synergistically optimize the texture and flavor of yogurt,and enhance the overall quality.［Conclusion］ Adding 0.9% WBE helps yogurt fermentation and significantly improves the texture and flavor characteristics of set yogurt.

Research Progress In Xylo-Oligosaccharides By Hydrothermal Preparation And Its Separation And Purification, Shen Xiaoyan, Chen Liang, Qi Hui, Liu An, Wei Dongning, Deng Ming, Wang Keqin, Wu Xiaofen

Food and Machinery

Xylo -oligosaccharides are functional oligosaccharides with prebiotic activity derived from lignocellulosic biomass.They possess excellent physicochemical properties and physiological functions,such as regulating the intestinal microecological balance and preventing cardiovascular diseases,and have been widely applied in the food,pharmaceutical,and other industries.This paper mainly reviews the latest progress in the hydrothermal preparation of xylo -oligosaccharides and subsequent purification methods,such as solvent extraction,adsorption,membrane separation,and chromatographic separation,and provides an outlook on their future development.

Research Progress Of 3d Printing Technology In Health Food Processing, Wang Guoxia, Li Chunge, Wu Si, Li Mengdan, Song Zongyu

Food and Machinery

As a new food processing technology controlled by digitization,three -dimensional printing technology is featured with diverse shapes,material saving,and balanced nutrition.In modern food processing,more and more consumers have begun to pay attention to healthy food,which can not only alleviate the food shortage but also supplement certain nutrition.Therefore,the combination of 3D printing technology and these substances will become an important direction for the future development of modern food.Based on the discussion over equipment types commonly used in the process of 3D food printing,the current situation of the processing and application of 3D printing technology in health food is summarized.Approaches to improve the …

Research Progress On Active Components In Fruits Of Panax Plants And Its Processing And Utilization, Kong Linghui, Chen Haining, Wang Yingxiu, Jiang Mengmeng, Li Xiangguo, Han Lianhua

Food and Machinery

The fruits of Panax species can serve as raw materials for functional foods and as resources for drug development.Their extracts have achieved preliminary translational applications in the fields of health food and medicine,demonstrating market potential.This article selects five Panax species commonly used in clinical practice,including P.ginseng C.A.Mey.,P.quinquefolium L.,P.notoginseng (Burk.) F.H.Chen,P.japonicus C.A.Mey.,and P.japonicus C.A.Mey.var.major (Burk.) C.Y.Wu et K.M.Feng,and systematically elaborates on the research progress regarding the bioactive components,medicinal value,and current status of development and utilization of their fruits.