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As-999-26 Resolution On Credit/No Credit Grading Policy On Semesters, Instruction Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Resolves that the Academic Senate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo supports the adoption of the attached Credit/No Credit Grading Policy on Semesters; and be it further resolves that The Academic Senate recommends that the proposed Resolution on Credit/No Credit Grading on Semesters, be reviewed prior to the 28-29 catalog cycle to determine and assure compliance for the Cal Poly Maritime Academy curriculum and licensing requirements.

From Hospitality To Healthcare: How Unh Helped Shape A Different Kind Of Dentist, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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Optimized Photoemission From Organic Molecules In 2d Layered Halide Perovskites, Muhammad S. Muhammad, Dilruba A. Popy, Hamza Shoukat, John M. Lane, Neeraj Rai, Vojtěch Vaněček, Zdeněk Remeš, Romana Kučerková, Vladimir Babin, Chenjia Mi, Yitong Dong, Mark D. Smith, Novruz G. Akhmedov, Daniel T. Glatzhofer, Bayram Saparov

Faculty Publications

In recent years, hybrid organic–inorganic metal halides have been at the forefront of materials research. Typically, the functional (e.g., optoelectronic) properties of hybrid halides are derived from the inorganic structural part, whereas the organic structural units can add extra advantages in terms of stability, rigidity, and processability. Here, we report the design, synthesis, and characterization of two new hybrid materials in which the outstanding photophysical properties originate from the organic structural part. The new compounds, (C₁₅H16N)₂CdCl₄ and((Br)C₁₅H₁₅N)₂CdCl₄, have 2D layered Ruddlesden–Popper-type perovskite structures. These hybrids are blue-white …

The Food Ethics, Sustainability And Alternatives Course: A Mixed Assessment Of University Students’ Readiness For Change, Charles Feldman, Stephanie A. Navarro Silvera

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

Growing interest in food sustainability education aims to increase awareness of food distribution systems, environmental degradation, and the connectivity of sustainable and ethical food practices. However, recent scholarship has questioned whether such pedagogical efforts are meaningfully internalized by students or lead to sustained behavioral change. Prior studies document persistent gaps in students’ understanding of sustainability impacts and the limited effectiveness of existing instructional approaches in promoting transformative engagement. To address these concerns, the Food Ethics, Sustainability and Alternatives (FESA) course was implemented with 21 undergraduate and graduate students at Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ, USA). Course outcomes were evaluated using …

University Joins National Network Empowering Leaders In The Catholic Church, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton is joining a network of 16 Catholic colleges and universities, funded by a $10 million grant, to strengthen "synodality" in the U.S. Catholic Church, or the way the Church engages in listening, dialogue and decision-making.

The Relationship Between Cadet Strength And Musculoskeletal Injury During Basic Training And Physical Program Requirements, Gregory Hess

Doctorate in Kinesiology

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are a leading cause of lost training time and reduced readiness in military populations. This study examined the relationship between muscular strength and MSKI prevalence among New Cadets (NCs) at the U.S. Military Academy during six weeks of Cadet Basic Training (CBT). Using self-reported survey data, muscular strength was assessed via the Army Fitness Test (AFT) three-repetition maximum deadlift (MDL), and injury status was determined from reported bone, muscle, joint, or tendon injuries. Analyses included paired t tests comparing pre- and during-CBT MDL performance, Welch’s t tests by injury status, and Spearman correlations with training behaviors and …

Intelligent Prediction Model For Icing Of Asphalt Pavements In Cold Regions Oriented To Geothermal Deicing Systems, Junming Mo, Ke Wu, Jiading Jiang, Lei Qu, Wenbin Wei, Jinfu Zhu

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

To address traffic safety hazards from asphalt pavement icing in Xinjiang’s cold regions and inefficiencies of conventional deicing and imprecise geothermal deicing systems, this study focused on local asphalt surfaces. Using “outdoor qualitative screening and indoor quantitative verification”, key variables were identified via controlled tests and their coupling effects on the time to complete icing were quantified through an L16(4⁴) orthogonal test (a 4-factor, 4-level design encompassing 16 test groups). A Backpropagation (BP) neural network model (3 inputs, 5 hidden neurons, and a learning rate of 0.7) optimized with 64 datasets was established to predict the time to …

Screening For Combination And Quality Analysis Of Dominant Strains Of Traditional Kombucha, Meng Yuecheng, Zhang Tianqi, Chen Jie, Chen Xuliang, Li Yanhua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To obtain the best strain combination for fermenting traditional kombucha by screening the bacterial strains. [Methods] The strains isolated from traditional kombucha are evaluated in terms of the production of acids and alcohols.Three strains of acetic acid bacteria and four strains of yeast screened out are combined to form 12 fermentation groups for the production of kombucha, which are analyzed by gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS) combined with the physicochemical and microbiological assays and sensory evaluation of the products. [Results] The acidity of the fermentation groups M 6 (Komagataeibacter saccharivorans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and M 12 (Acetobacter and S.cerevisiae) …

Effect Of Microwave Treatment On Structure , Physicochemical Properties , And Digestibility Of Oat Starch, Sun Huijun, Xu Yixuan, Wang Jiameng, Zhou Yibin, Yu Zhenyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effect of microwave treatment on the structure, physicochemical, and digestibility of oat starch. [Methods] Oat starch (OAT) is taken as the research object to analyze the effects of different microwave treatment times on the particle size distribution, microstructure, crystalline structure, short-range ordered structure, thermodynamics, rheology, and digestibility of OAT. [Results] With the prolongation of microwave treatment time, OAT granules are expanded, and the particle size is significantly increased. Additionally, the crystallinity is decreased from 12.32% to 5.33%, the infrared absorption ratio R1 047 cm-1/1 022 cm-1 is decreased from 0.73 to 0.62, and the half width …

Preparation And Characterization Of Nanoemulsions Of Grape Seed Polyphenol-Loaded Camellia Oil, Han Ying, Liu Jiabao, Li Hang, Huang Zonghai, He Xinyi, Li Yun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To develop a highly stable camellia oil nanoemulsion system for loading grape seed polyphenol (GSP) to enhance its antioxidant property and solubility stability. [Methods] The formula is optimized based on the pseudo -ternary phase diagram method (moil phase ∶msurfactant phase =8∶2, mTween 80∶mSpan 80=5∶5, absolute ethanol is used as the cosurfactant, and Km =4).The emulsion stability and water distribution are characterized by Zeta potential and low -field nuclear magnetic resonance, and its antioxidant activity is evaluated. [Results] The obtained W/O nanoemulsion has a particle size of (326.5±2.7) nm, an absolute value of Zeta potential of (46.4±0.2) mV, a polydispersity …

Path Planning Method For Robots In The Ground-Pot Areas Of Fermentation Workshops, Guo Shoujie, Tian Jianyan, Cheng Long, Wang Sugang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To address the path planning challenges for robots in the ground-pot areas of light-flavor Baijiu fermentation workshops. [Methods] A robotic path planning method, named C-EAFO-YBWC, is proposed. First, gamma correction and unsharp masking are used to enhance image quality, combined with the adaptive FAST threshold to improve ORB feature point extraction, ensuring the localization accuracy of the ORB-SLAM 2 algorithm under complex lighting. Second, BiFPN and Coordinate Attention (CA) mechanisms are integrated into YOLOv 10n and optimized with WIoU to detect fermentation pots and generate path points. Finally, by combining robot self-localization and ground-pot detection, the path points are …

Design And Application Of An Online Evaluation System For Blueberry Quality Based On Spectral Image Fusion Technology, Xun Shihu, Xian Jiawei, Wang Weina, Shi Linying, Chen Qiuxi, Fan Wei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To achieve precise non-destructive detection and sorting of blueberry quality. [Methods] An online evaluation system for blueberry quality based on near-infrared spectroscopy and visible light image fusion is designed.The system consists of a fruit box chain conveyor module, a linear array image detection module, a near-infrared spectroscopy detection module, and a control system. A diffuse reflection optical path is designed by the near-infrared spectroscopy detection module, and a partial least squares regression model is established to predict the soluble solids content in blueberries through S-G convolution smoothing, second-order derivative connection preprocessing, and sequential projection algorithm for feature variable extraction. …

Quality Inspection Method For Tomato Processing Production Line Based On Improved Lssvm And Yolov 12, Liu Jun, Cao Xiaoping, Wang Ruiqin, Li Min

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the accuracy and efficiency of tomato quality inspection in automated production lines, and solve the problems of traditional inspection, such as reliance on manual labor, low precision, and poor efficiency. [Methods] Based on the quality inspection system of the tomato automated production line, an integrated internal and external quality inspection system is developed by combining hyperspectral imaging and machine vision technologies. After preprocessing the hyperspectral detection data, an improved least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) model is employed to detect the soluble solids content and hardness of tomatoes, thereby completing internal quality inspection. For external quality inspection, …

Shelf-Life Prediction Of Oil-Preserved Meat Based On Volatile Basic Nitrogen, He Li, Dan Li, Diao Shangpeng, Xing Yage, Yang Lulin, Liu Aiming

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a shelf-life prediction model for oil-preserved meat based on total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N). [Methods] Under the storage conditions of 4, 25, and 37 ℃, changes in the following parameters of oil-preserved meat are determined: water activity, pH value, TVB-N value, thiobarbituric acid (TBARS value), peroxide value (POV value), and sensory quality. A comprehensive analysis is conducted using the first-order kinetic model and the Arrhenius equation. [Results] Storage temperature significantly affects the quality deterioration rate of oil-preserved meat. The TVB-N value is closely correlated with storage time (R2=0.992) and is therefore selected as the key indicator to …

Application Of Vacuum Rotary Nitrogen Preparation With Moisture Control In Soybean Storage, Ning Lele, Liu Yong, Qu Chenling, Li Jihai, Lai Zhenli, Chen Zhenpan, Huang Chao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To solve the problems of high energy consumption, large equipment volume, and the need to use pressure vessels in traditional nitrogen production, this study develops a new pest prevention technology and applies it to the modified atmosphere storage of soybeans to effectively realize pest prevention. [Methods] Soybeans (pile size:35.7 m×25.6 m×6 m) are stored for 3 months using a modified atmosphere storage technology under atmospheric pressure with a closed gas cycle, referred to as vacuum rotary nitrogen preparation with moisture control. The concentration of nitrogen is maintained at 98% for 28d, and then at 95% for 2 months. The …

Effects Of Walnut Paste On Kidney-Yang Deficiency Mice And Their Gut Microbiota, Wang Liping, Zhao Shenglan, Yang Rui, Chen Yanling, Wang Xiaoyan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of walnut paste on kidney-yang deficiency and the gut microbiota. [Methods] Using hydrocortisone [25 mg/(kg·d)] to establish a kidney-yang deficiency mouse model, the experiment is randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a positive control group, and low-, medium-, and high-dose walnut paste groups. The mice are continuously administered walnut paste via gavage for 14 days. Changes in body weight, autonomous activity, and organ indices are analyzed. Serum levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), corticosterone (CORT), testosterone (T), and estradiol (E2) are measured. Pathological conditions of the kidney, testis, …

Comparison Of Key Aroma Compounds And Nutritional Components In Cold-Pressed Camellia Oil And Roasted Camellia Oil, Wang Peng, Zhu Kai, Ma Jianlin, Tang Yeting, Shi Zibin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of processing methods on aroma compounds and nutritional components in camellia oil. [Methods] The aroma compounds in cold-pressed camellia oil and roasted camellia oil are identified by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC×GC-qMS). The key aroma compounds are further identified based on flavor dilution (FD) factor and odor activity value (OAV). [Results] A total of 17 aldehydes, 5 ketones, 12 alcohols, 10 acids, 13 esters, 10 heterocycles, and 8 others are detected in cold-pressed camellia oil and roasted camellia oil. The key aroma compounds in cold-pressed camellia oil are hexanal, 2-heptanol, ethyl …

Construction Of A Laozao-Suansun Composite Fermentation System And Its Nutritional Components And Flavor Analysis, Zhao Yiying, Cheng Hao, Tian Yi, Zhou Chunhong, Du Haiping, Tian Yan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the optimal process of fermented bamboo shoots (Suansun) with sweet rice wine residue (Laozao) and analyze and compare their nutritional and volatile components. [Methods] Process parameters for co-fermentation of bamboo shoots with sweet rice wine residue are optimized using single-factor analysis, Plackett-Burman design, and Box-Behnken response surface methodology. The nutritional and flavor characteristics of the optimized product are compared with those of naturally fermented bamboo shoots. [Results] The optimized fermentation conditions are as follows:lactic acid bacteria inoculum of 0.20%, salt content of 5.00%, calcium chloride addition of 0.07%, and sweet rice wine residue dosage of 16.00%. Under …

Mixing Design And Quality Optimization Of High-Moisture Textured Vegetable Protein, Fan Jiong, Xu Yuanfang, Du Tongshen, Yan Jingxin, Zhang Huien, Chao Shaoqian, Yang Hua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To optimize the overall quality of high-moisture textured vegetable protein products. [Methods] The addition levels of soybean protein isolate, pea protein, wheat protein, and flour were used as experimental factors, with hardness and sensory evaluation as response indices. A D-optimal mixture design was applied to optimize the plant-based raw material formulation. Based on the optimal formulation, the effects of twin-screw extrusion mechanical parameters on the protein textural characteristics of high-moisture textured vegetable protein were further investigated. [Results] The optimal mixture formulation consisted of 59% soybean protein isolate, 30% pea protein, 5% wheat protein, and 6% flour (based on powder …

Optimization Of Deep Eutectic Solvent (Des ) Extraction Process For Astaxanthin From Haematococcus Pluvialis And Evaluation Of Its Antioxidant Activity, Wang Fanghong, Wang Meng, Zhao Xiaoyan, Feng Jinghui, Liu Hongkai

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To optimize the extraction process of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis with deep eutectic solvent (DES) and evaluate the antioxidant activity of the extracted astaxanthin. [Methods] The choline chloride-ethylene glycol system is employed to optimize the astaxanthin extraction process from H.pluvialis through single-factor experiments and response surface methodology, with extraction rate as the key indicator. The DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging activities of astaxanthin are determined, followed by assessment of preservation effects on fresh-cut apples. [Results] The optimal process parameters for the extraction of astaxanthin from H.pluvialis by choline chloride-ethylene glycol are determined as follows: solvent water content of 10%, …

Research Progress On The Molecular Mechanisms And Structure-Activity Relationships Of Morchella Esculenta Polysaccharides In Immune Regulation, Zhou Yangjie, Ming Jian, Rao Zhenan, He Ying, Lei Xiaojuan, Zhao Jichun

Food and Machinery

Morchella esculenta is a precious edible and medicinal fungus,rich in active substances such as polyphenols,polypeptides and polysaccharides. M.esculenta polysaccharides (MEP) are a class of carbohydrates formed by the polymerization of aldose or ketose through glycosidic bonds,exhibiting a variety of biological activities including immune regulation,hypolipidemic effects,and anti-fatigue properties. With the deepening of research,the market demand for MEP is constantly increasing,making it particularly important to optimize its extraction and purification processes. Immune regulation is a key process in living organisms,and as the main active ingredient,MEP has attracted significant attention for its immunoregulatory function. However,its specific mechanism of action and structure-activity relationships remain …

Research Progress On Variation Laws Of Key Dough Components During Vacuum Dough Mixing Process And Application Of Vacuum Dough Mixing Technology In Flour Products, Lu Yuchang, Yi Cuiping, Wu Nana, Tan Bin

Food and Machinery

As an innovative method in flour product processing, vacuum dough mixing technology has attracted widespread attention in recent years for its ability to optimize the structure formation and quality characteristics of dough through the regulation of a low-pressure environment. The variation laws and underlying mechanisms of key dough components, including proteins, starch, and moisture, during the vacuum dough mixing process were systematically reviewed, and the application effects of this technology in various flour products were examined. Vacuum treatment significantly enhanced the rheological properties and freeze-thaw stability of dough by promoting gluten protein cross-linking, optimizing moisture distribution and state transitions, and …

Research Progress Of Non-Thermal Food Processing Technologies, Wei Wenqiang, Bi Hanqing, Xiao Zhaoyin, Pang Guibing, Li Mingying, Zhang Hui

Food and Machinery

Non-thermal food processing technology, as an emerging technology in the food industry, has increasingly attracted attention and plays an important role in improving food nutrition, safety, and quality. This paper focuses on the working principles, mechanisms of action, and applications of non-thermal food processing technologies, including six mainstream methods, i.e., high-voltage electric field, magnetic field, ultra-high pressure, plasma, ultrasound, and radiation. It also discusses the current difficulties and challenges faced by non-thermal food processing technologies and analyzes their future development trends.

Research Progress On The Main Nutritional Active Components And Health Functions Of Hickory, Gao Junlong, Wang Chunxiao, Gao Fei, He Kan, Jin Chao, Wu Weijie, Deng Yangyong

Food and Machinery

Hickory is a natural, pollution-free wild nut that grows in specific natural environments. It is highly favored by consumers for its uniquely crisp and fluffy texture, rich nutritional value, and multiple health benefits. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the main nutritional and bioactive components of hickory, including proteins and amino acids, fats and fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, polyphenols, squalene, and phytosterols.These components are compared with those of commonly consumed nut products to clarify the content levels of the primary bioactive nutrients in hickory. It also focuses on the bioactivities and recent research progress related to hickory …

Fruit Wine Food Packaging Design Based On Youth-Friendly Demands, Li Ruomei, Mo Shaocheng, He Zengxinyue, Xie Dehui

Food and Machinery

The promotion of youth-friendly city construction has been incorporated into the national-level youth development plan. In recent years, China's fruit wine market has shown a rapid growth trend, with young consumers becoming the primary consumer group. This study systematically reviews the current state of fruit wine packaging design and identifies issues such as homogenization in visual presentation and superficial cultural expression, misalignment between market positioning and diverse consumption scenarios, and insufficient sustainable consideration of functional design. To further clarify the focus and user attention of the current fruit wine packaging design, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is employed to experimentally …

Jwst Interferometric Imaging Reveals The Dusty Torus Obscuring The Supermassive Black Hole Of Circinus Galaxy, Enrique Lopez Rodriguez, Joel Sanchez-Bermudez, Omaira González-Martín, Robert Nikutta, Ryan M. Lau, Deepashri Thatte, Julien H. Girard, Ismael García-Bernete, Matthew J. Hankins

Faculty Publications

The dusty and molecular torus is an elusive structure surrounding supermassive black holes, yet its importance is unequivocal for understanding feedback and accretion mechanisms. The torus and accretion disk feed the inspiraling gas onto the active nucleus, launching outflows that fundamentally connect the active nucleus’s activity to the host galaxy. In this work, we utilize the aperture-masking interferometric mode onboard the JWST to achieve a resolution of 0.08" at 4.3 μm and bring out the fainter features in the central 10 pc of the Circinus galaxy. We show that most of the dust mass is located along the equatorial …

Safety And Effectiveness Of Bolt-Mounted Versus Tunnelled External Ventricular Drains: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis And Trial-Sequential Analysis, Shaan Patel, Shiva A. Nischal, Ayush Sinha, Kush Kale, Pious D. Patel, Jack Jallo, Srinivas K. Prasad

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: External ventricular drains (EVDs) are fundamental to neurocritical care, yet substantial procedural heterogeneity persists, particularly regarding bolt-mounted versus tunnelled catheter fixation. The relative safety and effectiveness of these approaches remain unclear, with conflicting data from observational studies and a lack of trial-level evidence.

OBJECTIVE: To compare bolt-mounted and tunnelled EVDs across accuracy, reoperation, and key safety outcomes using systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial-sequential analysis.

METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched (November 2025) for randomised or observational studies comparing bolt-mounted with tunnelled EVDs in adults. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk …

Induction Of Moderate Dna Damage Enhances Megakaryopoiesis And Platelet Production, Virginia Camacho, Luis Francisco Zirnberger Batista, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Megakaryocytes (MKs) are large, hematopoietic cells with a polyploid, multilobulated nucleus. Although DNA replication in MKs (endomitosis) is well studied, limited investigations have examined the impact of DNA instability on megakaryopoiesis. Poly-adenosine diphosphate (ADP) ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors are chemotherapeutics that result in accumulation of DNA damage and are commonly associated with thrombocytopenia, presumably mediated through platelet progenitors, MKs. To explore PARP inhibitor-induced thrombocytopenia, we treated mice with the PARP inhibitor niraparib. Although high-dose niraparib treatment led to thrombocytopenia, consistent with clinical observations, lower-dose treatment led to a significant increase in bone marrow MKs, MK progenitors (MkPs), and circulating platelets. …

Fortifying Technologic Innovation In National Defense: Strategic Security Imperatives For Research And Acquisition, Diane Dieuliis, James Giordano

Strategic Insights

This commentary examines new Department of War initiatives designed to strengthen security protections for defense-funded research within the U.S. defense industrial base. The authors argue that safeguarding innovation is now as critical as accelerating it, particularly as strategic competition intensifies in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum information science, and advanced materials. The article highlights the importance of a “security-by-design” approach that integrates risk assessment, monitoring of foreign influence, and protection of intellectual property throughout the research and development process. It also emphasizes collaboration among government, academia, and industry to protect sensitive technologies while preserving scientific openness. Strengthening research …

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