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Effects Of Five Drying Methods On The Drying Characteristics And Quality Of Peanuts, Xie Yongkang, Wang Xi, Ju Haoyu, Wang Weina, Wang Xiaodong

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To determine the appropriate mechanical drying technology for peanuts.［Methods］ Fresh peanuts were used as raw materials.The effects of heat pump drying (HPD ),far infrared drying (FID),electric heating drying (EHD ),far infrared combined heat pump drying (FI-HPD ),and natural drying (ND) on drying time,unit energy consumption,drying rate,nutritional quality,color,texture,and germination rate were compared and analyzed.［Results］］ During the four mechanical drying methods,the moisture ratio and drying rate of peanuts decreased with the prolongation of drying time,and the drying process was a falling -rate drying phase.Among these,the FI -HPD group had the shortest drying time and the lowest unit energy consumption.The drying method …

Research Progress On Microbial Inactivation In Food Induced By Magnetic Fields, Xiao Jin, Yang Na, Zheng Panxi, Xu Xueming, Yang Ruijin

Food and Machinery

As a novel non -thermal sterilization technology,the magnetic field has attracted much attention due to its strong penetrability and green and safe characteristics.Oscillating magnetic fields can effectively eliminate microorganisms and prolong the shelf life of food while maintaining the nutritional properties of food,and static magnetic fields have also shown great potential in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in food.However,the mechanisms of inhibition and inactivation of microorganisms in food by different types of magnetic fields have not been systematically elaborated and analyzed.Therefore,this paper reviews the research progress of magnetic fields in eliminating and inhibiting microorganisms in food,encompassing the perspectives of mechanisms …

Advances In Indirect Detection Techniques Of Total Fluorine Content In Food Packaging Materials, Wang Yihan, Feng Tao, Wang Bing, Cao Bowei, Wang Jing, Li Ziyi, Huang Zhigang

Food and Machinery

The technical characteristics of various fluorine content detection methods in recent years are summarized,with three dimensions focused on,namely,detection principle,technical characteristics,and application status,to comprehensively describe domestic and international indirect detection techniques of total fluorine content in food packaging materials.The existing detection methods are sorted out according to the two links of sample pre -treatment and fluorine content determination,and the technical parameters and application scenarios are compared.In addition,key parameters of fluorine content detection techniques are analyzed and evaluated,such as accuracy,precision,stability,detection time,and cost -effectiveness.Suggestions are put forward for further improvement and optimization of the techniques.

Research Progress On Oleogel Preparation And Application In Food, Qu Yanfeng, Liu Ruoming, Kong Zhen, Pei Runan, Zhang Xiaohong

Food and Machinery

As one of the widely recognized semi -solid plastic fat substitutes,oleogel can be used to replace food products,such as margarine and shortening oil,that contain high levels of saturated fatty acids (SFAs ) and trans fatty acids (TFAs ).This paper illustrates four methods for oleogel preparation,including direct dispersion.Besides,the paper presents the characteristics of various gelling agents for oleogels,along with the research status and progress of oleogel application in the food industry.Finally,this paper puts forward prospective outlooks for oleogel applications in food.

Research Progress On The Extraction , Purification , Structure , And Bioactivity Of Polysaccharides From Camellia Nitidissima Chi, Zhu Furong, Cheng Zhong, Tang Yingtong, Xu Haiyan, Liang Siqi

Food and Machinery

Camellia nitidissima Chi polysaccharide is a natural polymer compound with multiple biological activities,including significant antioxidant,antibacterial,and hypoglycemic effects,which has attracted considerable attention.However,research on C.nitidissima Chi polysaccharides still faces issues such as a limited range of extraction methods,insufficient studies on separation and purification,and structural characterization focused mainly on primary structure.This paper provides a systematic review of the current research on C.nitidissima Chi polysaccharides,covering extraction processes,separation and purification,structural characterization,and biological properties,while also discussing future research directions.

What The Uk Can Learn From India About Trans Rights And Inclusive Feminism, Ammel Sharon

Popular Media

The article reflects on the UK Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010, noting its impact on trans inclusion in public spaces. In contrast, Indian feminist and queer movements have embraced more inclusive, self-reflective approaches to gender, resisting fixed legal definitions. Drawing on examples from sports activism, legal scholarship, and grassroots organising, the author calls for collective ethics that expand rather than restrict the possibilities of belonging.

Physical Growth, Adolescent, Alison Datoc, Vijay Bajnath, Lisa K. Lashley, Charles J. Golden

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Adolescents experience a period of substantial growth between puberty and adulthood. This growth spurt typically occurs between ages 12 and 18, and is associated with various physical changes due to fluctuations in hormones. These changes are manifested in an individual’s height, weight, and sexual characteristics, and there is considerable variation between each individual for when these changes occur.

Programmed Cell Death, Skyler Coetzee, Lisa K. Lashley, Charles J. Golden

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Programmed cell death (PCD) is cellular death that is deliberately induced via an intracellular program. There are two main mechanisms of PCD, apoptosis and autophagic cell death. The most common form of PCD in multicellular organisms, including humans, is apoptosis.

Gardner’S View Of Intelligence, Seth C. Courrege, Nathan C. Weed

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Howard E. Gardner’s framework for understanding intelligence is one of the most well-known alternatives to the more widely-accepted Cattell-Horn-Carrol model of intelligence (CHC). In 1983, Gardner published Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, in which he rejected the idea of a single intelligence (g) in favor of multiple, relatively independent intelligences. In his introduction for the third edition of Frames of Mind, Gardner describes a myriad of inspirations for his theory, including a notable lack of research on artistic talents within cognitive psychology. Gardner argues that the traditional definition of “intelligence” is too narrow, and that some of …

Optimizing Hydrogel Performance Composed Of Japanese Pagoda Tree Extract Loaded-Gelatin-Sodium Alginate-Polyethylene Oxide For Biomedical Applications: Influence Incorporated Calcium-Based Metal Organic Frameworks And Zinc Oxide Nps, Reham A. Shams-Eldin, Tasneem Abed, Shaza H. Aly, Rana Haikal, Rana R. Haikal, Shahira Elmosalamy, Esraa Abdelaziz, Mohamed Helmy, Ahmed Ali, Noura Eissa, Yasser Elnakady, Mahmoud Elsabahy, Elbadawy Kamoun

Nanotechnology Research Centre

No abstract provided.

From Dysbiosis To Dysfunction: Investigating The Effects Of Chronic Cocaine Use On Oral Microbial Shifts And Neuropathogenesis, Douglas E. Johnson

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Cocaine use disorder remains a significant public health challenge. However, the mechanisms by which chronic cocaine use contributes to neuroinflammation and cognitive decline are still not fully understood. Chronic non-intravenous cocaine use is associated with oral microbial dysbiosis. Although the gut-brain axis has been widely studied, the impact of cocaine-mediated shifts on the oral microbiome on systemic and neuroinflammation remains a significant yet largely unexplored gap. This dissertation investigates the hypothesis that cocaine-specifically enriched oral Streptococcus parasanguinis triggers neuroinflammation, neuropathology, and cognitive deficits. In a human study, the saliva microbiomes from chronic cocaine users exhibited reduced α-diversity, enriched Streptococcus genus, …

Frequent Failure Of Nutrients To Increase Plant Biomass Supports The Need For Precision Fertilization In Agriculture, Oliver H. Carroll, Eric W. Seabloom, Elizabeth T. Borer, W. Stanley Harpole, Peter Wilfahrt, Carlos A. Arnillas, Erika Hersh-Green, Et. Al.

Michigan Tech Publications

Implementing precision fertilization to maximize crop yield while minimizing economic and environmental impacts has become critical for agriculture. Variability in biomass response to fertilization within fields, among regions, and over time creates simultaneous risks of under-yielding and overfertilization. We quantify factors determining fertilization responsiveness (i.e., biomass increases with fertilization) up to 15 years in 61 unfertilized rangelands on six continents. We demonstrate widespread multi-year variability in responsiveness, with fertilization increasing average yield by 43% but failing to improve biomass 26% of the time. All sites were responsive at least once, but only four of 61 responded in all plots and …

Asymmetric Effects Of The Ebbinghaus Illusion On Relative Depth Judgments In A Perceptual Matching Task, Caden J. Thompson

Honors Theses

The Ebbinghaus illusion, also know as Titchner Circles, is a perceptual illusion that is typically presented as a two-dimensional set of disks. These disks are configured as a central disk surrounded by an annulus of smaller or larger disks. Numerous studies have found the illusion to have an effect on size perception, but fewer studies have analyzed its effects on depth judgments. This study utilized a head-worn virtual reality environment as well as a three-dimensional display to examine the effects of the Ebbinghaus illusion on relative depth judgments in a perceptual matching task. Findings indicated that Ebbinghaus configurations featuring an …

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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A Tetracycline-Inducible Split Turboid System For Specific Biotinylation And Identification Of Nuclear Proteins From Hek293t Cells, Mehmet Sarihan, Fatma Zehra Özen, Murat Kasap, Gürler Akpinar

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: To overcome the limitations of conventional organelle isolation methods including low purity, low yield, sample degradation, scalability and the need for multiple centrifugation steps, an improved nuclear protein enrichment approach was developed using the modified Split TurboID biotin ligase enzyme.

Materials and methods: A construct was created in which the N-terminal domain of TurboID, fused to the FK506-binding protein (FKBP) was targeted to the nucleus. This construct was incorporated into a tetracycline-inducible gene expression vector. Similarly, the C-terminal domain of TurboID was fused to the rapamycin-binding domain of mTOR (FRB) and directed to the nucleus. This construct …

Prooxidant Effect Of Uric Acid On Human Leukocytic Dna: An In Vitro And Ex Vivo Study, Yim Tong Savio Szeto, Vincy Sze Wing Li, Yuen Lam Pon

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Uric acid is a major contributor to the total antioxidant capacity of human plasma. However, this endogenous substance’s antioxidant and prooxidant properties have not yet been reported.

Conclusion: In this study, the comet assay was employed in vitro to determine the effect of uric acid on DNA damage in human lymphocytes and leukocytic DNA damage in hyperuricemia patients with and without renal failure.

Results: DNA damage in lymphocytes occurred at uric acid concentrations of ≥600 μM. Adding catalase to the uric acid solution diminished the damaging effect, indicating that hydrogen peroxide mediated the prooxidant activity. Moreover, …

Intrinsic Apoptotic Effect Of Anatolian Honeybee (Apis Mellifera Anatoliaca) Venom Promoted With Mesoporous Silica Nanocarriers, Batuhan Orman, Ayli̇n Koç, Di̇dem Şen Karaman, Ayşe Nalbantsoy

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: The use of bee products or treatment with bees, as a complement to conventional medicine is attracting considerable attention in cancer research. Although discoveries related to the potential anticancer effects of bee venom are increasing, the unstable nature of venom biomolecules remains a limiting factor for their usage. In this study, we employed mesoporous silica nanocarriers (MSNs) to provide precise dosing and prevent carriers from biomolecule degradation thanks to the outstanding loading capacity provided by the pores, excellent chemical and biological robustness, and ability to improve bioavailability.

Materials and methods: MSNs were synthesized and physicochemical characterizations were …

N-Cadherin Mimetic Hydrogels Drive Superior Regenerative And Paracrine Responses In 3d Cultures Of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Demet Kaçaroğlu, Alper Murat Ulaşli, Aybüke Di̇denur Sak, Seher Yaylaci

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background: Cadherin-based biomaterials play a pivotal role in influencing the fate of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Enhancing the adhesion of adipose tissue-derived MSCs has been shown to augment their paracrine effects while N-cadherin biomaterials have been suggested to regulate the paracrine effects of MSCs via specific growth factors although the precise mechanisms underlying this regulation remain insufficiently understood. This study aims to compare the effects of a 3D N-cadherin mimetic environment on cell viability, apoptosis, extracellular matrix regulation, and growth factor expression with those observed in traditional 2D and 3D spheroid cultures. Additionally, the study seeks to evaluate the …

Quiet Times: The Application Of Self-Management To Private Spiritual Practices, Noah Branson

Honors College Theses

A “quiet time” refers to the private spiritual practice of reading the Bible, praying, and meditating on one’s own initiative outside of religious sanctioned events. This study examines the effect of a self-management intervention on establishing and maintaining the habit of a daily quiet time. The study’s hypotheses predicted there would be an increase in quiet time 1) frequency, 2) duration, and 3) overall satisfaction from the baseline phase to the intervention phase. Data was collected via a daily check-in and pretest/posttest surveys, and participants attended an in-person intervention to determine how to apply self-management tactics to their own personal …

Identification Of Areas Of Weakness In Forensic Footwear Research, Kathryn Roy

Honors Projects

Forensic footwear examinations have been carried out for almost a century, but the foundational validity of identifying a questioned impression to a particular shoe has been questioned by the National Research Council and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The focus of this paper was to identify the current weaknesses present in forensic footwear impression research. Additionally, a future experiment was proposed to address these concerns and improve the foundational validity of footwear impression comparisons. A total of 15 footwear research studies varying in methodology and content were analyzed and contrasted. From this, a lack of studies …

Microgravity Simulator: 3d Clinostat, Camden Bell, George Jekov

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The microgravity simulator is a clinostat that rotates around two axis simulating weightlessness in three dimensions. While not true ‘weightlessness’ this prevents a biological sample from responding to the gravity vector, effectively ‘confusing’ the sample on which way is down.

N.A.U.T.I.L.U.S.: Natural Aquaculture Using Technology In Living Underwater Systems, Joe Ciocher, Abby Vallejo, Cj Gagni, Will Marble, Rana Alghorir, Martin Pham, Roger Jiang

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are small subsets of marine ecosystems with limited to no access to exploitation to promote sustainability and growth of healthy populations of marine organisms.

Where Is The Big Fish?, Declan O'Leary, Eddie Wawrzycki-Stein, Michael Kerestes, Regan Shane

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are subsets of traditional fishing grounds that have been closed to fishing as a major component of fisheries management and sustainability programs worldwide. Fish density is higher in MPAs than in AFRs and reef-wide fish density is higher in reefs with MPAs. The biological and ecological benefits of MPAs are illustrated in this figure.

Mechanatee: A Biomimetic R.O.V., Cannon Bogar, Aidan Calenda, Jackson Clendenin, James Lacey, Laura Mace, Alexandra Staros, Eden Stroman, Jacob Warner

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

The Mechanatee is a Remotely-Operated Vehicle (ROV) meant to discreetly survey Manatee populations in the Indian River Lagoon without disrupting their natural behaviors. Manatees are threatened, local, herbivorous aquatic mammals.

Species-Specific Edna Detection Of Atlantic Tarpon, Paolo A. Soto

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

Florida’s sport fisheries are a vital economic resource for the state, providing $13.9 billion in revenue annually[1]. The Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) is among the most popular target fish in the state due to its large size and fighting ability. Though fishermen use catch-and-release, there are many fishing tournaments that target tarpon and other large species[6]. Even when the fish is released, angling is known to cause increases in stress indicators such as lactate[2]. Additionally, tarpon use structurally complex habitats as nurseries[4], making it difficult for scientists to collect DNA samples for assessing population dynamics. They have declined from overfishing …

Microtubule Instability Drives Developmental Defects In A Tauopathy Model, Joseph Mazzaro

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

TauV337M is a disease-linked allele that induces protein aggregation and causes degeneration in the worm motor cord 1,2. Loss of rpm-1 in TauV337M ameliorates neurodegeneration.

Pressure Induced Gabaergic Neuron Damage In C. Elegans, Pia F. Scarpino

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), particularly from repetitive sublethal blasts, is linked to progressive neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. GABAergic neurons are especially susceptible, yet mechanistic insights remain limited in mammalian models. Caenorhabditis elegans, with its conserved neuroanatomy and genetic tractability, enables high-resolution analysis of neural damage. This study uses a GFP reporter strain to visualize GABAergic damage post-blast, establishing a scalable model for mTBI pathophysiology.

The Use Of International Space Station-Derived Mixed Cultures To Improve Plant Growth, Mckenna Taylor, Steven Elsaid

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Spaceflight is a stressful environment for plant growth, but plants are important for long-term spaceflight for their psychological benefits, supplementing life support, and fresh food. - Plants on Earth utilize interaction with plant growth-promoting bacteria and fungi to improve their yields. - These interactions include improvement of iron and phosphorus intake, promotion of root growth, and regulation of ethylene production. - The same interactions could be useful in microgravity environments such as the International Space Station. THIS STUDY: Arabidopsis thaliana seeds are inoculated with the bacterial species Bacillus subtilis, Paenibacillus pabuli, and Pseudomonas fulvata to test for benefits.

Effects Of Soluble Electron Shuttles On Microbial Iron Reduction And Methanogenesis, Bhim Sen Thapa, Theodore M. Flynn, Zena D. Jensvold, Kenneth M. Kemner, Margaret F. Sladek, Edward J. O'Loughlin, Christopher W. Marshall

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

In many aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, iron (Fe) reduction by microorganisms is a key part of biogeochemical cycling and energy flux. The presence of redox-active electron shuttles in the environment potentially enables a phylogenetically diverse group of microbes to use insoluble iron as a terminal electron acceptor. We investigated the impact that different electron shuttles had on respiration, microbial physiology, and microbial ecology. We tested eight different electron shuttles, seven quinones and riboflavin, with redox potentials between 0.217 and −0.340 V. Fe(III) reduction coupled with acetate oxidation was observed with all shuttles. Once Fe(III) reduction began to plateau, a rapid …

Heredity, Chris Burley, Lisa K. Lashley, Charles J. Golden

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Heredity is the sum of biological processes that result in the transmission of genetic traits from parents to their offspring, making each individual unique. Through the transmission of genetic traits, heredity is responsible for each individual’s genotype, as well as his or her phenotype. The genes that are passed down from generation to generation have a considerable influence on psychological characteristics including intelligence, personality, mental health, and patterns of behavior. However, when considering psychological characteristics passed down through heredity, it is vital that environmental aspects are also considered.