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Effects Of Different Drying Methods On The Quality And Volatile Flavor Components Of Stropharia Rugosoannulata, Wu Kunlong, Li Yanpo, Liu Biao, Chen Zhilong, Xu Yangli

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of different drying methods on the drying characteristics and volatile flavor of Stropharia rugosoannulata as raw material. Methods： The fresh S.rugosoannulata was dried by freeze-drying, heat pump drying, hot air drying, and microwave drying, and then the physical and chemical indexes were investigated. Results: The contents of crude protein, crude fat, ash, potassium, calcium, total flavonoids, essential amino acids, flavor amino acids and total amino acids are the highest in freeze drying. The six teenamino acids achieved 16.88 g/100 g in the freeze-drying. The rehydration rate and color all play the best …

Effect Of Different Drying Methods On The Edible Quality Of Tibetan Pork Jerky, Lin Hua, Xu Daohuang

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of different drying methods on the edible quality of dried Tibetan pork. Methods: The effects of four drying methods, namely frying, pre-cooking-frying, baking, and pre-cooking-baking, on the edible quality of Tibetan pork jerky were investigated using Tibetan pork as raw material. Results: Different drying methods had significant effects on the quality indexes of dried Tibetan pork such as color rendering, textural characteristics, and nutrient component. Among them, the frying group had the highest sensory score, uniform color, rich meat flavor, moderate hardness, and good eating quality. The baking group had a higher …

Preparation And Quality Evaluation Of Polygonati Rhizoma Modified Powder By Extrusion Cooking, Cao Yuxin, Zheng Tao, Luo Kun, Zheng Hui, Yang Yong

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the functional characteristics of Polygonati rhizoma （PR）. Methods: Using the freeze-dried fresh PR and nine-steam-nine-bask processing PR as control products, the study comprehensively compared and analyzed human sensory, electronic sensory, color, fluidity, dissolving ability, extract content, total polysaccharide content and total saponin content in PR powder modified by extrusion cooking. Results: Extrusion cooking effectively eliminated the bad taste and improved the color and fluidity of PR powder. Compared with the nine-steam-nine-bask processing, extrusion cooking significantly increased the total polysaccharide content and total saponin content, with increase rates of 49.27% and 69.10%, respectively. Conclusion: …

Epa Remedial Project Manager Change, Rocker Operable Unit Of The Silver Bow Creek/Butte Are, Civil Action No 89-39-Bu-Pgh, Jason Rappe

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, March 27, 2024, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

Investigation Of Gas Dynamics In Water And Oil-Based Muds Using Das, Dts, And Dss Measurements, Temitayo S. Adeyemi

LSU Master's Theses

Reliable prediction of gas migration velocity, void fraction, and length of gas-affected region in water and oil-based muds is essential for effective planning, control, and optimization of drilling operations. However, there is a gap in our understanding of gas behavior and dynamics in water and oil-based muds. This is a consequence of the use of experimental systems that are not representative of field-scale conditions. This study seeks to bridge the gap via the well-scale deployment of distributed fiber-optic sensors for real-time monitoring of gas behavior and dynamics in water and oil-based mud. The aforementioned parameters were estimated in real-time using …

Hurricane Impacts On Water Resources: A Look At Nature-Based Solutions To Improve Long-Term Resilience, Fautemeh Sajadi Bami

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Severe storms are a common occurrence in the state of Florida. Hurricane events may cause hazards such as flooding, property damage, death, and many others. Such far-reaching impacts may potentially result in dangerous consequences where they occur. Of interest to this study were the impacts on water resources and water quality caused by storms. Hurricanes can bring about a deluge. An apparent excess of water may cause the notion of water scarcity to seem less significant. However, problems with potable water can be quite frequent due to storms.

This research sought to address the impacts of severe storms on water …

Caring In Social Studies: An Examination Of Teacher Preparation Standards, Vanializ Agramonte

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Care is something we expect educators to demonstrate towards their students, but are theythemselves being taught the importance of care in education and prepared to enact it in their classrooms? The existing literature on care and care theory in education is limited, but shows a link between care and student success; many educators also point to anecdotal evidence of the importance of care. This study sought to examine themes of care in national standards for teacher preparation. Through the use of directed qualitative content analysis, three national teacher preparation standards (the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the Interstate …

Existence Of A Nonzero Worst-Case Ach For Short-Term Exposure In Ventilated Indoor Spaces, K. A. Krishnaprasad, ‪Nadim Zgheib, K. Choudhary, M. Y. Ha, C. Y. Choi, K. S. Bang, S. Jang, S. Balachandar

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

A well-ventilated room is essential to reduce the risk of airborne transmission. As such, the scientific community sets minimum limits on ventilation with the idea that increased ventilation reduces pathogen concentration and thus reduces the risk of transmission. In contrast, the upper limit on ventilation is usually determined by human comfort and the need to reduce energy consumption. While average pathogen concentration decreases with increased ventilation, local concentration depends on multiple factors and may not follow the same trend, especially within short exposure times over large separation distances. Here, we show through experiments and high-fidelity simulations the existence of a …

Mathematical Analysis Of The Electromotive Induced Force In A Magnetically Damped Suspension, Susana Aberturas, Juan Diego Aguilera, José Luis Olazagoitia, Miguel Ángel García, Antonio Hernando

Artículos científicos

Abstract: This study explores the advanced mathematical modeling of electromagnetic energy harvesting in vehicle suspension systems, addressing the pressing need for sustainable transportation and improved energy efficiency. We focus on the complex challenge posed by the non-linear behavior of magnetic flux in relation to displacement, a critical aspect often overlooked in conventional approaches. Utilizing Taylor expansion and Fourier analysis, we dissect the intricate relationship between oscillation and electromagnetic damping, crucial for optimizing energy recovery. Our rigorous mathematical methodology enables the precise calculation of the average power per cycle and unit mass, providing a robust metric for evaluating the effectiveness of …

Centennials Information Ecosystem: A Portrait Of Gen Z As Potential Information Consumers Of Mainstream Media, Andalusia Neneng Permatasari, Ratri Rizki Kusumalestari, Arbaiyah Satriani, Yuki Jauza Hasna Afyadi, Sarry Shafina Saraswati

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Generation Z, also known as the centennials, has been widely discussed in various studies. Gen Z's behavior in consuming news and information is shown in the way they access information, choose news topics and media platforms, and determine which media they will frequently go to specifically. The purpose of this study is to explore Gen Z's consumption of news on mainstream media and the factors that influence it, and to delve into their perceptions of the function of mainstream media in exercising social control and being a trusted source of information. The method used in the research is qualitative with …

Street Art And A New Space Of Democracy In Post-Soeharto Indonesia: Reading Anti-Tank Project Posters, Ali Minanto

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

This article deals with the intertwine between street art and the practice of democracy in post-Soeharto Indonesia. It attempts to investigate the role of street art in the contemporary political landscape of Indonesia, especially two decades after the reformasi (reformation) movement. Reformasi, which was marked by the collapse of the New Order regime in 1998, is regarded as a turning point in Indonesia's democracy after 32 years of authoritarian government. Street art took a crucial part in that historic moment as a medium of protest. This study shows cases of the Anti-Tank Project, one of Yogyakarta’s street artists, posters with …

Hashtag Activism And Football Tragedy Commemoration: Social Network Analysis In The #100harikanjuruhan Hashtag On Twitter, Andi Pajolloi Bate, Haekal Fajri Amrullah

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

This research explores the role of hashtag activism and the 100-day commemoration of the Kanjuruhan tragedy in shaping the structure and dynamics of social relationships on Twitter. The study utilizes social network analysis (SNA) to analyze the social network around the #100harikanjuruhan (100 Days of Kanjuruhan) hashtag and visualize the network model formed through centrality measurements to identify influential accounts in conversations related to the hashtag. The study found that the formed network structure indicates relatively distant actor distances with low connectivity and one-way ties, as well as centralized power with an insignificant distribution. Furthermore, In the social network formed, …

Changing Healthy Living Behavior In The Post-Pandemic Era: New Communication Culture, Kinkin Y. S. Putri, Yasir Riadi, Annisa Putri Suwito

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Changes in human life from 2019 to 2023 were reported to shift behavior, with an emphasis on well-being. In this context, the paradigm of healthy living is important, manifesting as a new cultural phenomenon. Therefore, this research was carried out to explore the transformation of post-pandemic healthy living behaviors into new cultural practices. The paradigms of health communication, healthy living attitudes, and new communication culture were also examined. Previous research supported the hypothesis and a quantitative approach was used by distributing questionnaires in several cities. Meanwhile, the validity and reliability tests of the variables enabled the continuation of the bivariate …

On The Cogent Formulation Of An Elastomeric Silicone Ink Material For Direct Ink Write (Diw) 3d Printing, G. M. Fazley Elahee, Xiang Cheng, Lihan Rong, Ming Wei Xu, Lucio Souza, Rigoberto C. Advincula, Joao Maia

Faculty Scholarship

Adhesives and sealants show fine rheology with good physical and mechanical properties as viscous pastes, a possible starting point for developing direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing ink. However, many commercial adhesives and sealants take days or weeks to cure fully. DIW 3D-printed parts made directly from these sealants are not designed for a scalable manufacturing process and high-volume production. Moreover, most of these adhesives and sealants have volume shrinkage during cure. A systematic understanding of formulation methods and design principles for an elastomeric silicone DIW ink can overcome these issues. This study presents the cogent formulation development of a …

Turkish Preschool Teachers’ Perspectives On The Education Of Advanced Young Learners, Gülçin Bilgener

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to shed light on preschool teachers’ perspectives on education of young advanced preschoolers. I conducted this study in a public preschool in the northwestern neighborhood of a city in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. While choosing this research site I employed convenience sampling based on the accessibility of individuals and the site (Bloomberg & Volpe, 2012). This study designed as a qualitative study, three semi-structured interviews were used as main data collection methods. Two observation sessions took place during participants’ teaching and these observation notes were used as supporting data. I utilized grounded …

Dynamic Fibrillar Assembly Of Αb-Crystallin Induced By Perturbation Of The Conserved Nt-Ixi Motif Resolved By Cryo-Em, Russell Mcfarland, Steve Reichow

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

αB-crystallin is an archetypical member of the small heat-shock proteins (sHSPs) vital for cellular proteostasis and mitigating protein misfolding diseases. Gaining insights into the principles defining their molecular organization and chaperone function have been hindered by intrinsic dynamic properties and limited high-resolution structural analysis. To disentangle the mechanistic underpinnings of these dynamical properties, we mutated a conserved IXI-motif located within the N-terminal (NT) domain of human αB-crystallin. This resulted in a profound structural transformation, from highly polydispersed caged-like native assemblies into a comparatively well-ordered helical fibril state amenable to high-resolution cryo-EM analysis. The reversible nature of the induced fibrils facilitated …

Enhancing Landslide Susceptibility Modelling Through A Novel Non-Landslide Sampling Method And Ensemble Learning Technique, Chao Zhou, Yue Wang, Ying Cao, Ramesh P. Singh, Bayes Ahmed, Mahdi Motagh, Yang Wang, Ling Chen, Guangchao Tan, Shanshan Li

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

In recent years, several catastrophic landslide events have been observed throughout the globe, threatening to lives and infrastructures. To minimize the impact of landslides, the need of landslide susceptibility map is important. The study aims to extract high-quality non-landslide samples and improve the accuracy of landslide susceptibility modelling (LSM) outcomes by applying a coupled method of ensemble learning and Machine Learning (ML). The Zigui-Badong section of the Three Gorges Reservoir area (TGRA) in China was considered in the present study. Twelve influencing factors were selected as inputs for LSM, and the relationship between each causal factor and landslide spatial development …

Enhancing Students' Motivational Capacities In Music Classrooms Through Gamification Of Curriculum, Nikita Mamedov

Student Theses and Dissertations

The study examined the influence of gamification on students’ motivation in the music theory curriculum in eighth through twelfth grades. The study measured students’ motivation by applying a gamified assessment method in the high school music coursework covering music theory in the curriculum. Through educational gamification, self-regulated motivation, interest and enjoyment, competence, and autonomy were assessed within the student motivation. The study employed an experimental research design with 57 participants in the control group and 59 participants in the experimental group enrolled in music courses at the North America International School in Shanghai, China. The control group completed the traditional …

Teacher Perceptions Of The Boundless Learning Professional Development On Instruction In A Co-Taught Class, Debbie Fleming

Student Theses and Dissertations

The concept of serving students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment is a fundamental principle of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This mandate emphasizes that students with disabilities should receive their education alongside their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible. This is often achieved in a co-taught class led by a general education and a special education co-teacher. Frequently, these educators feel unprepared to provide instruction that is adequate to meet the diverse needs of their students. General educators do not feel they have the skills necessary to teach students with disabilities, and special educators question if …

Understanding Effective Elastic Properties And Stress-Strain Evolution In Composite Granular Rocks Using Discrete Element Modeling, Prasad Pothana, Fernando E. Garcia, Kegang Ling

Petroleum Engineering Posters and Presentations

The mechanical behavior of composite granular rocks is a multifaceted phenomenon relevant to various geoengineering applications. Traditional homogenization models and continuum mechanics-based numerical methods often fall short of accurately capturing the intricacies of granular materials. Granular materials exhibit heterogeneity and arching mechanisms governing the force networks that ensure system stability. Unlike continuum-based approaches, particulate discrete element methods have an advantage in assessing effective material properties by considering material heterogeneity and grain-level physical interactions. This study evaluates effective elastic properties using particle flow code using flat-joint contact law for composite binary mixtures with a stiff inclusion embedded within a matrix material. …

Explorations On Non-Covalent Interactions: From Supramolecules To Drug-Like Molecules, Zhanpeng Zhang

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Non-covalent interactions are everywhere in our material world. From the microstructures of organisms to the functional materials used in industrial production, whenever matter exists, there are non-covalent interactions between the molecules that build up the matter.The exploration of non-covalent forces helps people understand the intrinsic principles of life processes, it can be applied to create new supramolecular materials as well. Supramolecular chemistry is a research field focusing on the properties and applications of non-covalent interactions. Various non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, metal-ligand coordination, π-π interaction, hydrophobic interaction, etc., are objects of research in supramolecular chemistry.

Not only supramolecular chemists, …

March 27, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Looks That Kill: The Punitive And Medical Gazes In Maryland’S Prison Healthcare System, Jack Newhouse

Maryland Law Review

No abstract provided.

Sackett V. Epa: When “Adjacent” Means “Contiguous” And Property Rights Eclipse Clean Water Act Protections, Jo Vonderhorst

Maryland Law Review

No abstract provided.

Green Synthesis Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles From Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract Coated With Chitosan For Potential Healing Effects On Diabetic Wounds By Inhibiting Tnf-Α And Il-6/Il-1Β Signaling Pathways, Sammar F. Elhabal, Nashwa Abdelaal, Saeed A.K.S. Al-Zuhairy, Mohamed F. Mohamed Elrefai, Ahmed M.E. Hamdan, Mohamed M. Khalifa, Sandra Hababeh, Mohammad A. Khasawneh, Gehad M. Khamis, Jakline Nelson, Passant M. Mohie, Rania A. Gad, Amira Rizk, Soad L. Kabil, Mohamed K. El-Ashery, Bhaskara R. Jasti, Nahla A. Elzohairy, Tayseer Elnawawy, Fatma E. Hassan, Mohamed A. El-Nabarawi

Pacific Faculty Work

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a multisystem chronic pandemic, wound inflammation, and healing are still major issues for diabetic patients who may suffer from ulcers, gangrene, and other wounds from uncontrolled chronic hyperglycemia. Marshmallows or Althaea officinalis (A.O.) contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics that support wound healing via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Our study aimed to develop a combination of eco-friendly formulations of green synthesis of ZnO-NPs by Althaea officinalis extract and further incorporate them into 2% chitosan (CS) gel. Method and Results: First, develop eco-friendly green Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and incorporate them into a 2% …

Apple Weight Estimation Based On Joint Image Optimal Feature Extraction And Improved Rbf Neural Network, Zhao Min, Wang Chengrong, Li Run

Food and Machinery

Objective: Taking Aksu apples as an example, a joint image optimal feature extraction and improved RBF neural network learning apple weight estimation method is designed to overcome the high cost and large error of manual grading and weighing. Methods: Firstly, an apple image acquisition system was established to obtain apple foreground image information. Secondly, the optimal subset extraction strategy for apple image feature sets was designed, by transforming the process of extracting the optimal subset into an objective function optimization problem, and an improved discrete locust optimization algorithm was designed to obtain the optimal apple image feature subset. Finally, a …

Effects Of Sodium Isoascorbate Treatment On Storage Quality Of Fresh-Cut Lanzhou Lily, Xiong Siguo, Tang Xiaolan, Song Longlong, Pan Xuan, Ge Junqiao, Jiang Aili

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to extend the storage period of fresh-cut Lanzhou lily. Methods: Fresh-cut Lanzhou lily was used as raw materials. Following fresh-cut processing, the raw materials were soaked with 0 (CK), 1, 5, and 10 g/L of SI solution to analyze the quality changes of fresh-cut Lanzhou lily during storage. Results: The soaking treatment with 10 g/L of SI could better maintain the brightness of freshly cut Lanzhou lily. At 21 days of storage, the concentrations of malondialdehyde, soluble sugar, and browning were, respectively, 45%, 8%, and 23% lower than those of the CK group. The SI-treated group …

We Need A Solid Scientific Basis For Nature-Based Climate Solutions In The United States, Kimberly A. Novick, Trevor F. Keenan, William R. L. Anderegg, Caroline P. Normile, Benjamin R. Runkle, Emily E. Oldfield, Gyami Shrestha, D. D. Baldocchi, Margaret E.K. Evans, James T. Randerson, Jonathan Sanderman, Margaret S. Torn, Anna T. Trugman, Christopher A. Williams

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Nature-based climate solutions (NbCS) have courted both enthusiastic support and considerable controversy (1–8). Defined as deliberate human actions that manipulate ecosystems to improve the planet’s greenhouse gas balance, NbCS provoke disagreement, in large part because their implementation has so far outpaced a science-based understanding of their long-term climate mitigation potential.

A Personal Autobiographical Essay On The Origins And Beginning Years Of Genocide Studies, And Some Reflections On The Field Today, Israel W. Charny

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

No abstract provided.