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Factors Influencing The Selection And Change Of Major For Students At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, David Allen

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative exploratory study investigated the selection and change of majors for nine HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students. The study included individual structured interviews that provided data that answered the following research questions: 1) what factors influenced the initial selection of major, and 2) what factors influenced the change of major? Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory (BET), utilizing each of the five layers, was used as the theoretical framework to understand how the students’ backgrounds or their ecology influenced major choices. Participants were asked at the end of the interviews how their change of major impacted their graduation timing. Results …

Rehabilitation Of Urban Heritage To Revive Heritage Villages In Ad Dair Governorate In Jazan Province Of The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (Dra'al-Khatm Heritage Village: Case Study), Meaeel Raee Alraithi

Student Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the rehabilitation of urban heritage in Dra'Al-Khatm village within Ad Dair Governorate, Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the revival of heritage villages as essential cultural, social, and economic resources. Urban heritage, defined by its tangible elements and historical depth, plays a pivotal role in representing civilizations and defining cultural identity. Despite its value, urban heritage in Saudi Arabia faces threats from modernization and neglect, leading to the deterioration of historical sites and villages. This study focuses on Dra'Al-Khatm village, a site of significant historical and architectural value, yet currently in a state of deterioration. The research adopts …

Mechanical Behavior Of Nixcr Alloys With Ti3sic2 Nanoparticle Inclusions Using Molecular Dynamics, Brendan Martin Crutchfield

Student Theses and Dissertations

Many materials used for solid lubrication are expensive and difficult to replace after abrasive wear, thus new compounds have to be considered and explored for their feasibility in solid lubrication. Nickel-chromium alloys are a potential replacement due to its high chemical and thermal stability, and Ti3SiC2 nanoparticle inclusions are considered to improve the wear rate of these materials. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are utilized to assess the mechanical behavior of NixCr (x = 1, 2, 3, 4) alloys with and without Ti3SiC2 nanoparticle inclusions of radii 13, 20, and 27 Å. MD uniaxial tension tests are conducted …

Advanced Transistor-Based Dynamic Equivalent Circuit Modeling Of Mesostructured-Based Solar Cells, Eman Farouk Sawires, Sameh O. Abdellatif

Electrical Engineering

This study introduces a pioneering transistor-based equivalent circuit model explicitly tailored for mesostructured-based solar cells, primarily focusing on dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). By incorporating the experimental data spanning various inorganic, organic, and hybrid solar cell technologies across different optical injection levels, the model aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the electrical behavior of these advanced photovoltaic devices. In addition to the circuit schematic, a Verilog-A script was created to elucidate the behavior of the cells, facilitating the utilization of such a block by the research community in developing interfacing circuits and implementing dc–dc converters …

Development Of Bio-Based Organogels For The Replacement Of Silicone Elastomers In Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications, Courtney A. Lemasney

Theses and Dissertations

Silicone elastomers (SE) are a major component in many cosmetic and personal care products, providing excellent spreading properties, leaving a dry, silky feel on the skin. Unfortunately, the manufacturing of silicone is a high energy consuming process, and these products are not biodegradable. Capryloyl/glycerin/sebacic acid (CGS) copolymers are an economical, nontoxic platform for synthesizing bio-based materials with tailored properties. These polyester networks are formed through esterification with water as its only side product. By altering feed ratios and reaction conditions, final products can vary from branched fluids to highly crosslinked elastomers. This thesis investigated controlling the crosslink density of the …

Effective Integration Of Waste Plastics In Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures: Towards Sustainable Infrastructure, Venkatsushanth Revelli

Theses and Dissertations

The study investigated the potential of waste plastics such as low density polyethylene(LDPE), high density polyethylene(HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate(PET) and polystyrene (PS) for designing superior performing asphalt mixtures. Both wet mixing and dry mixing methods were adopted for designing plastic modified asphalt mixtures. Initially LDPE and HDPE were selected for developing plastic modified binders, based on melting characterization, determined from differential scanning calorimeter(DSC). In wet mixing process, the influence of dosage, size of plastic, blending duration and interaction between plastic and asphalt were assessed. Plastics were found to exhibit phase separation with asphalt, while finer particles take only longer to segregate …

¡Juntos Al Éxito! #27 - Path To R1, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. College Of Sciences, Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, Can Saygin, Thomas B. Spencer

¡Juntos al Éxito! - Empowering Excellence Program Recordings

In this session speakers discussed R1 status and Research Operations.

Investigating The Inhibitory Effect Of Β-Rb1-Lip On Lipid Droplet Accumulation In 3t3-L1 Adipocytes, You Xiaoyan, Liu Hui, Duan Xu, Chen Yue

Food and Machinery

[Objective] β-Sitosterol-modified ginsenoside Rb₁ liposomes （β-Rb₁-Lip） were prepared to reduce the degradation of Rb₁ and enhance the lipid-lowering effects of ginsenoside Rb1. [Methods] β-sitosterol-modified ginsenoside Rb₁ liposomes were prepared by the thin-film hydration method. The biosafety of the liposomes was assessed using the MTT assay. The inhibition of lipid droplet accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes by β-Rb₁-Lip was investigated using Oil Red O staining and triglyceride （TG） content measurement with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. [Results] The prepared β-Rb₁-Lip liposomes had an encapsulation efficiency of 83.74% and …

Isolation, Purification And Structure Characterization Of The Polysaccharide From The Fermentation Broth Of Phlebopus Portentosus, Pan Zhangchao, Wang Yong, Wu Li, Zeng Niankai

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to efficiently utilize the resources of Phlebopus portentosus and develop its polysaccharide functional food. [Methods] The mycelium of P. portentosus was cultured and fermented, and the combined fermentation broth was concentrated at low a temperature and reduced pressure. Then, precipitated by ethanol, separated, purified by DEAE-52 cellulose column chromatography, and the polysaccharide was finally refined by dialysis to remove the small molecular impurities. The total sugar content was determined by phenol-sulfuric acid colorimetry, the monosaccharide composition was determined by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and the impurities such as nucleic acid and protein were detected by ultraviolet …

Comparison Of Physicochemical Properties Of Mung Bean Liquid And Quality Characteristics Of Mung Bean Yuba By Different Thermoultrasonic Treatment, Sun Jiahui, Wang Juntong, Zheng Xiqun, Zuo Feng

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to study the effect of thermal ultrasound on the physicochemical properties of mung bean milk liquid and the quality of yuba. [Methods] Using mung bean as raw material, mung bean slurry was treated with different thermal ultrasonic conditions and made into yuba. [Results] Compared with untreated slurry, with the increase of temperature, the increase in particle size and thiol content showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing. At 50 ℃, the particle size of 100 and 150 W increased from 156.27 nm to 208.06 nm and 191.96 nm, and the thiol content increased from …

Effects Of Enzymolysis And Glycosylation On The Characteristics Of Porcine Skin Collagen, Lu Yuting, Liu Lili, Yu Ying, Su Kenan, Wu Tong

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to improve the processing characteristics of collagen. [Methods] Using pig skin collagen and enzymatic hydrolysis pig skin collagen (H-PC) as a control, the antioxidant, emulsification, and other functional properties of the complex after enzymatic hydrolysis and glycosylation (HG-PC) were analyzed. The structure of HG-PC was studied by UV-VIS spectrum, fluorescence spectrum, and Fourier infrared spectrum. [Results] The results showed that compared with PC and H-PC, the DPPH free radical scavenging rate, water retention, emulsification, emulsification stability, foaming stability, and foaming stability of HG-PC were significantly increased (P＜0.05). While the oil retention, surface hydrophobicity, and …

Comparative Analysis Of Optical Characterization Parameters For Tea Oil Forensics, Guan Jinwei, Li Dapeng, Gong Zhongliang, Liu Qiang, Jiang Han

Food and Machinery

[Objective] In order to compare the ability of optical characteristic parameters [absorption coefficient （μ_a） and approximate scattering coefficient （μ′_s）] to identify adulterated tea oil and to explore the enhancement effect of the combination of extraction methods on the model to achieve a faster and more accurate identification of different kinds of adulterated oils. [Methods] In this study, vegetable oils were used as experimental materials to prepare adulterated tea oils with different mass fractions. Different preprocessing methods were used to preprocess the optical characteristic parameter data, followed by feature band extraction and subsequent establishment …

Study On Simultaneous Determination Of Arsenic Speciation And Selenium Speciation In Selenium-Rich Foods By Hplc-Icp-Ms, Feng Hao, Su Ying, Geng Yawen, Hu Jiayong, Zhang Tao, Lin Jin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] A method for the simultaneous determination of arsenate [As(Ⅲ)], Arsenate [As(Ⅴ)], monomethylarsenate (MMA), dimethylarsenate (DMA), Arsine betaine (AsB), methyl-selenocysteine (MeSeCys) and selenomide in food was developed by high performance liquid phase inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS), and a total of 10 kinds of arsenic and selenium element forms of As and Se, including acid (SeMet), selenocysteine (SeCys2), selenite [Se(Ⅳ)] and selenate \. [Methods] Taking selenium rich rice as the research object, the best extraction method was determined by comparing different extraction methods and different kinds of enzymes. Moreover, different chromatographic columns, mobile phase composition, mobile phase pH, mobile …

Research On Hand-Eye Calibration Method Of Robot Grasping System Based On Visual Guidance, Jia Tong, Bi Dexue, Song Weichen, Mao Xiaotian

Food and Machinery

[Objective] Designing a apace grid-based hand-eye calibration method to reduce robot positioning errors and calibration object Recognition errors in automated food production lines. [Methods] Based on the composition of the attitude matrix, the attitude and position of the end of the robot relative to the camera were obtained by translating and rotating the end of the robot, and a registration method using known corresponding point pairs was proposed to reduce the influence of the robot positioning error on the attitude solution in the translation method. Based on the space circle fitting method, a two-point vector method was proposed to solve …

Simultaneous Determination Of 43 Kinds Of Fungicides In Fruits And Vegetables By High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Triple Quadrupole Linear Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry, Li Qiaolian, Wang Yansong, Luo Jingyang, Xuan Tong

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aims to realize the simultaneous determination of fungicide residues in vegetables and fruits. [Methods] A liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole composite linear ion TRAP-mass spectrometry (LC-QTRAP-MS/MS) method was established for the simultaneous determination of fungicide residues in fruits and vegetables. The samples were salted out with sodium acetate and anhydrous magnesium sulfate in an acetonitrile solution containing 0.1% acetic acid, magnesium sulfate, ethylenediamine-n-propyl silanized silica gel (PSA), octadecylsilane bonded silica gel (HC-C₁₈) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were used for purification. Mass spectrometry was conducted utilizing the enhanced ion scanning mode (MRM-IDA-EPI) and spectral library retrieval technology. …

Fuzzy Pid Design For Rotating Speed Of Rolling Drum Of Tea Twisting Machine Based On Stm32, He Yuchi, Chen Yongle, He Liang, Wu Ruimei, Ling Xuelong, Xiong Aihua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To meet the requirements of constant and adjustable rotation speed of rolling barrel and constant rotation speed of rolling barrel when tea is rolled. [Methods] The 6CR-55 single-column disc twisting machine was used as the research object in this paper. Fuzzy control algorithm and PWM closed-loop control method were investigated to study the stable control of rotating speed of rolling drum, and established the mathematical model of rotating speed control system of rolling drum based on the STM32 single-chip microcontroller. The simulation experiments of uncorrected, PID and fuzzy PID algorithm control system were carried out by MATLAB. [Results] Compared …

Analysis Of Rice Grain Motion Characteristics In A Rice Polisher Based On Particle Image Velocimetry, Duan Feng, Liu Xiaopeng, Hu Peng, Zhang Yonglin, Xie Zeliang, Pei Houchang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] By studying the relationship between the operating parameters of the polishing machine, the motion patterns of rice grains, and the generation of broken rice rates, to seek the basis for optimal parameter control of the polishing machine. [Methods] By analyzing the motion process of rice grains in the polishing chamber, conducting full-factorial experiments, and applying Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) to analyze the trajectory of rice grain movement, clarifiied the relationship between the motion status of rice grains, the rate of broken rice, and the rotational speed of the polishing machine as well as the opening degree of the pressure …

Shelf-Life Prediction Model Of Premna Microphylla Turez Jelly, Wang Wei, Zhao Wuqi, Tian Yuan, He Liucheng, Chen Yueyuan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] The influence of different storage temperatures on the quality and total number of microbial colonies of Premna microphylla Turez jelly was studied, and the shelf-life prediction model based on quality indexes and the total number of colonies were established. [Methods] P. microphylla Turez jelly were stored at temperatures of 1, 4, 10, 15, 20 and 25 ℃, and the hardness, adhesiveness, springiness, chewiness, water holding capacity and total number of colonies were regularly measured. The influence of different temperatures on the quality indexes and the total number of colonies were discussed, and the fitting equations of each monitoring index …

Effect Of High Fat, High Fat And High Fructose Diet On Hyperuricemia In Rats, Che Yingjuan, Chen Yan, Chen Tingting, Luo Shunjing, Liu Chengmei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of high fat diet and high fat and high fructose diet on uric acid level and liver and kidney function in hyperuricemia (HUA) rats. [Methods] 24 rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, high-fat diet group and high-fat and high-fructose diet group. All rats were fed with the corresponding diets, except the control group, 500 mg/kg potassium oxazinate and 100 mg/kg adenine per day. After 6 weeks, serum biochemical indexes such as uric acid and creatinine were determined, and pathological examination of kidney and liver was performed. [Results] The uric …

Fermentation Technology And Effects Of Antioxidant And Anti-Exercise Fatigue Of Quinoa Haskap Complex Fermented Supernatant, Bai Haijun, Pang Weiqiao, Zhang Zhihui, Wang Ying

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to optimize the fermentation process of quinoa-haskap complex fruit fermentation supernatant and develop anti-exercise fatigue food with high nutritional value. [Methods] Using black quinoa and haskap as raw materials, yeast combined with Lactobacillus for collaborative fermentation, the fermentation process conditions of composite fermentation juice were optimized by single factor and orthogonal test, and its anti-exercise fatigue effect on mice was deeply investigated based on animal experiments. [Results] The optimum fermentation conditions of quinoa-indigo fruit complex juice were as follows: initial pH 4.0, fermentation time 32 h, fermentation temperature 37 ℃, white sugar content 8%, and the …

Optimization Of Ultrasound Assisted Acid Extraction Of Pectin From Walnut Green Husk And Analysis Of Its In Vitro Lipid-Lowering And Antioxidant Activities, Lu Jing, Yang Jieru, Zhu Jing, Li Qian, Wei Lingbo

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to realize the high value-added resource utilization of walnut production waste. [Methods] Ultrasonic assisted tartaric acid was used to extract pectin from walnut peel. The extraction process was optimized by response surface test, and its lipid-lowering ability and antioxidant activity were analyzed. [Results] Under the control of the conditions of ultrasonic power of 300 W, ultrasonic temperature of 95 ℃, ultrasonic time of 27 minutes, liquid to material ratio of 19∶1 （mL/g）, and pH of 2, the yield of walnut green peel pectin was the highest, reaching 25.92 mg/g. Walnut green peel pectin had good adsorption …

Application On Efficient Purification Of Isomaltooligosaccharides By Sequential Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography, Ruan Shenghui, Zheng Xiqun, Liu Xiaolan, Li Liangyu, Jiang Caixia

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the production efficiency of the oligosaccharide industry. [Methods] Isomaltooligosaccharides 50 syrup was used as the raw material, and purified by sequential simulated moving bed chromatography. Potassium ion resin was selected as the suitable separation medium by preparative chromatography single column experiment. Then, based onthe principle of material balance and the basic principle of sequential simulated moving bed, the initial operating parameters of separation process were approximately established. Further the separation conditions were optimized. [Results] The best technical parameters were as follows: feed refraction was 60% and column temperature was 65 ℃. At the same time quantity of …

Effects Of Ultrasonic Treatment Time On Meat Quality Of Yanbian Yellow Cattle, Sima Shengxue, Hao Beibei, Wu Zewen, Zhang Jiahui, Xia Guangjun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to improve the quality of Yanbian yellow beef during storage. [Methods] Yanbian yellow cattle eye meat and buttocks were used as experimental materials. Low frequency and high intensity (power 360 W, frequency 40 kHz) ultrasound technology was used to treat beef, and the effects of different ultrasound treatment time (0, 40, 60, 80 min) on the physical and chemical properties of beef during 10 days of storage were investigated. [Results] Extending ultrasonication treatment time significantly decreased the shear stress and redness value of beef (P＜0.05). Moreover, the analysis of myofibrils in beef after ultrasonic …

Optimization Of Selenium-Enriched Germination Process Of Quinoa And Its Antioxidant Activity, Zhang Ling, Zheng Wancai, Lan Yongli, Zhang Wengang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to improve the organic selenium content of quinoa seeds and develop high-quality Se-rich quinoa food raw materials. [Methods] Using Qingbaili No. 1 quinoa as raw material and sodium selenite as a selenium source, the selenium-enriched germination process conditions of quinoa were optimized through one-way experiments combined with orthogonal experiments. The soluble protein, polyphenol content, and antioxidant capacity of selenium-enriched quinoa were further analyzed. [Results] The optimal process conditions for selenium-enriched germination of quinoa were sodium selenite solution concentration of 20 mg/L, soaking temperature of 25 ℃, soaking time of 6 h, soaking solution pH of 7.0, …

Process Parameter Optimization Of Pumpkin Combined Drying Based On Genetic Algorithm, Wu Shaofeng, Qiang Hua, Zhang Xin, Bai Yunjiao, Wu Shihui

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the drying quality of pumpkins. [Methods] This study conducted experiments on hot air drying, vacuum drying, and combined hot air-vacuum drying, these drying characteristics were evaluated and compared based on unit energy consumption, rehydration ratio, and color difference indicators. Combining BP neural network model with genetic algorithm, combined with entropy weight and weighted scoring method, a multi-objective comprehensive optimization was carried out for the combined hot air-vacuum drying of pumpkins. [Results] Under the same conditions, the highest drying efficiency was hot air drying; And the findings revealed that at drying temperatures was 55 ℃, with a moisture …

Screening Of Antimicrobial Peptides From Plants And Their Application In Food, Liu Min, Huang Xiangyu, Wu Hao, Wen Li, Cheng Yunhui, Chen Maolong

Food and Machinery

In recent years, with the emergence of resistance to traditional antibiotics and the growing interest in the development of natural antimicrobials, natural antimicrobial peptides have received extensive attention. Among them, plant-derived antimicrobial peptides have the characteristics of low drug resistance, wide antibacterial spectrum and low toxicity, and because of rich cysteine residues, they can form multiple disulfide bonds, so they have high chemical, thermal and enzymatic hydrolysis stability. In this paper, the classification of plant antimicrobial peptides and the methods of extracting and screening antimicrobial peptides from plant sources were reviewed. The potential applications of plant antimicrobial peptides in the …

Why Is Workforce Development Such A Big Deal Now?, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel

Cornhusker Economics

For those linked to agriculture or agri-business, you are not only dealing with the national constraints of the current workforce, but if you are involved specifically in production agriculture, you are also hit by the changing size and scope of on-farm workforce trends. These are just a few of the reasons why workforce development in general, and especially in the agricultural sector, is a big deal now.

Could A Carbon Tax Improve Utah's Air Quality And Mitigate Climate Change?, Rose Cameron, Kendall Becker, Alexi Elizabeth Lamm, Scott Hotaling

All Current Publications

Urban areas in Utah have suffered from poor air quality since Euro-American settlement in 1847. Because today’s harmful air pollutants and carbon dioxide—the most significant driver of contemporary climate change—are often emitted together, a carbon tax could improve air quality while also mitigating climate change. Here, we explore how Sweden has successfully implemented a carbon tax and consider the viability of a similar approach for Utah. While a carbon tax would pressure Utah’s transportation and energy sectors to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, revenue from the tax could finance renewable energy infrastructure to support companies transitioning away from fossil fuels …

The Bg News September 11, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. September 11, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 03.

Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

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