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3rd Place Contest Entry: Cultural Attitudes Towards Ethnic Cuisine In Italy, Rachel Berns

Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize

This is Rachel Berns' submission for the 2024 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize, which won third place. It contains their essay on using library resources, their bibliography, and a sample of their research project on cultural attitudes toward ethnic cuisine in Italy.

Rachel is a fourth-year student at Chapman University, majoring in Health Sciences. Their faculty mentors are Dr. Anuradha Prakash and Dr. Sara Mattavelli.

Investigation Of Potential Gut Health Biomarkers In Broiler Chicks Challenged By Campylobacter Jejuni And Submitted To A Continuous Water Disinfection Program, Tilemachos Mantzios, Despoina E. Kiousi, Georgia D. Brellou, Georgios A. Papadopoulos, Vangelis Economou, Marili Vasilogianni, Elisavet Kanari, Evanthia Petridou, Ilias Giannenas, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Aglaia Pappa, Alex Galanis, Vasilios Tsiouris

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The exploration of novel biomarkers to assess poultry health is of paramount importance, not only to enhance our understanding of the pathogenicity of zoonotic agents but also to evaluate the efficacy of novel treatments as alternatives to antibiotics. The present study aimed to investigate potential gut health biomarkers in broiler chicks challenged by Campylobacter jejuni and subjected to a continuous water disinfection program. A total of 144 one-day-old hatched broiler chicks were randomly allocated to four treatment groups with four replicates each, according to the following experimental design: Group A received untreated drinking water; Group B received drinking water treated …

Pea And Hemp Protein-Polyphenol Complexes For Improved Curcumin Delivery Via Emulsion System, Muhammed Suhail Ashraf

Theses

This study focuses on producing and characterizing protein-polyphenol complexes derived from pea and hemp proteins, paired with a variety of polyphenols including 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, Ferulic acid, and Rutin. The complexes were characterized using various techniques: UV-visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, total phenolic content analysis, and radical scavenging activities. Further, oil-in-water emulsions stabilised using these protein-polyphenol complexes and starch were explored as delivery systems for curcumin respectively. The formation of complexes was revealed by UV-visible spectroscopy, which indicated significant changes in the spectra of hemp and pea proteins upon complexation with polyphenols. The findings from UV-visible spectroscopy were supported by data from …

Simultaneous Extraction And Quantitative Analysis Of S-Methyl-L-Cysteine Sulfoxide, Sulforaphane And Glucosinolates In Cruciferous Vegetables By Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry, Armaghan Shafaei, Caroline R. Hill, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Mary C. Boyce

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Sulfur containing compounds including glucosinolates (GLS), sulforaphane (SFN) and S-methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide (SMCSO) have been proposed to be partly responsible for the beneficial health effects of cruciferous vegetables. As such, greater understanding of their measurements within foods is important to estimate intake in humans and to inform dietary intervention studies. Herein is described a simple and sensitive method for simultaneous analysis of 20 GLS, SFN and SMCSO by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Analytes were effectively retained and resolved on an Xbridge C18 column. Detection can be achieved using high resolution or unit resolution mass spectrometry; the latter making the method more …

Desalination As A Source Of Freshwater, Jacob Pensky

Best Integrated Writing

Jacob Pensky's article deals with technology we use to make saltwater drinkable. Drought-stricken coastal communities need desalination plants, especially as Earth's climate warms, but they are expensive and energy-intensive. This article describes ways to reduce the environmental and monetary costs.

Assessment Of The Genotoxic Effect Of Pesticide (Profenophos And Cypermethrin) On Allium Cepa L. Through Comet Assay, Ali Hasnian, Muhammad Rizwan, Hamed Dadkhah-Aghdash ., Zahid Mehmood, Ayesha Iqbal, Zarbab Zulfiqar, Bin Yameen, Hafiz Naveed Anjum, Sohaib Muhammad, Muhammad Luqman, Andleeb Anwar Sardar, Muhammad Umer Farooq

Journal of Bioresource Management

Pesticides are specially designed to control pests and help in increasing the yield of crops. This study aims to investigate the genotoxic effect of the major ingredients of commonly used pesticides (Profenophos and Cypermethrin) on Allium cepa L. in different regions of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Profenophos and Cypermethrin pesticides are extensively used by local farmers. Six different dilutions of Profenophos and Cypermethrin pesticide ranging from, 0.5 ml/L, 1 ml/L, 1.5 ml/L, 2 ml/L, 2.5 ml/L and 3.0 ml/L were applied initially on seeds germination. Seeds grown in a 3.0 ml/L concentration showed a lower radical length percentage as …

Effect Of Harvest Season On The Physical Properties, Fatty Acid Composition, And Volatile Compounds Of Roasted Cacao Beans, Amornrat Chumthong, Nuttarisa Limjumrern, Chutikarn Saensano, Pornthep Teerawattanapong, Aekkaraj Nualla-Ong, Adirek Rugkong, Rawee Chiarawipa

Makara Journal of Science

The prevailing climate is an important factor affecting the development of the physical quality and flavor of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) beans. The influence of harvest seasons on the physical, chemical, and flavor characteristics of cacao beans from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand, was assessed. Among cacao beans, those harvested in the rainy season (R) had the highest fresh and dry weights and the lowest bean count per 100 g (87.00 ± 2.83). Although the overall fat content remained relatively constant across harvest seasons, cacao beans harvested in R exhibited a significantly higher fatty acid (C16:0, C18:1, and …

Research Advances On The Association Between Human Milk Oligosaccharides And Infant Health, Jiang Yikang, Dong Ling, Liu Hongfei, Pan Lina, Hu Yibo, Peng Xiyang, Kang Wenli, Peng Xiaoyu, Wang Jiaqi, Li Wei

Food and Machinery

Human milk oligosaccharides （HMOs） are a group of complex glycans in human milk and play an important role in promoting the growth and development of infants, and more than 200 kinds of HMOs have been identified so far. In this paper, the types and structures of HMOs and their roles in improving infant intestinal health, promoting immune system development and brain development were reviewed. The application status of HMOs was summarized, the possibility and necessity of industrial production and application of HMOs in the future were prospected.

Research And Challenges Of Micropumps And Microvalves In Microfluidic Systems, Liu Linbo, Jiang Zhuo, Shen Xuanxuan, He Ye

Food and Machinery

Microfluidic chips are driven by microfluidic pumps and controlled by microfluidic valves in microfluidic systems to achieve accurate manipulation of microfluidics. With the continuous improvement of microfluidic chip integration, liquid channels have become more complex and have smaller volumes. How to achieve fluid drive and control at the micro scale has become a key focus in chip design. The paper elaborates on the current research status, key technologies, and development trends of micro pumps and micro valves both domestically and internationally, aiming to provide reference and guidance for the development of related industries and technological research.

Discovery, Preparation And Identification Of A New Type Of Oxyphenisatine Di（Acetate） Analogue In Dietary Supplement, Xia Jintao, Wu Wanqin, Zhu Songsong, Jiang Feng

Food and Machinery

Objective: To find, prepare and identify a new oxyphenisatine di（acetate） analogue. Methods: A suspected derivative of oxyphenisatine di（acetate） was found by high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry during the routine screening of weight loss healthcare product. The compound was isolated and purified by column chromatography, and the possible structures were inferred from the information of isotope mass spectra, secondary ion mass spectra, one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR spectra. Finally, all possible structures were prepared by de novo synthesis strategy, and their fine structures were confirmed by spectral comparison. Results： The compound was identified as 5-Cl oxyphenisatine di（acetate）, a new type of oxyphenisatine di（acetate）, …

Optimization Of Culture Conditions For Maximum Viable Count Of Brevibacillus Laterosporus Based On Mtt Colorimetry And Response Surface Methodology, Song Peng, Li Lixiang, Zhao Biao, Wang Zele, Sun Xingxin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the optimal medium composition and culture conditions for obtaining the maximum viable count of Brevibacillus laterosporus. Methods: Based on establishing the correlation regression equation between the MTT colorimetric method and plate counting method, the optimal medium composition (carbon source, nitrogen source, inorganic salt) and fermentation conditions (initial pH, temperature, inoculation amount, KH₂PO₄) for obtaining the maximum viable count of B. laterosporus were optimized. Results: A significant linear correlation for viable count determination between MTT colorimetry and plate counting (R²>0.999) was found; Maltose, CaCl₂, initial …

Green Analysis Of Glyphosate And Its Metabolite Amino Methyl Phosphoric Acid In Tea, Li Beibei, Wang Wei, Jiang Feng, Wang Huixia, Chen Li

Food and Machinery

Objective： This study aimed to develop an ion chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (IC-MS/MS) for the analysis of glyphosate and its metabolite amino methyl phosphoric acid (AMPA) residues in tea without derivatization. Methods： Tea samples were ultrasonically extracted with 20 mmol/L NaOH aqueous solution and cleaned up by dispersive solid-phase extraction (150 mg primary-secondary amine (PSA), 15 mg C₁₈, 15 mg graphitized carbon black (GCB)). The samples were separated on an ion chromatographic column AS11-HC-4 μm (2 mm×250 mm) by using an isometric elution procedure of 35 mmol/L aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide as mobile phase. A multiple reactions monitoring …

Rice Fatty Acid Detection Method Combining Hyperspectral Technology With Improved Lssvm, Fu Juanjuan, Chen Chunru, Huang Zhenlin, Sun Feng

Food and Machinery

Objective: To solve the problems of low accuracy and poor efficiency in the existing rice quality testing methods of food enterprises. Methods: Based on a hyperspectral data acquisition system, a fast and non-destructive detection method for stored rice quality was proposed, which combined an improved bacterial foraging algorithm and least squares support vector machine. By applying the improved bacterial foraging algorithm, the hyperparameters (regularization parameter and kernel parameter) of the least squares support vector machine were optimized to achieve rapid and non-destructive detection of rice quality. its performance was analyzed through experiments. Results: The proposed method can achieve rapid and …

Rapid Determination Of Moisture Content Of High Cellulose And Lignin Materials By Near-Infrared Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy, Yao Li, Li Zongjun, Zhu Menjun, Dai Hairong, Li Xiaoyan

Food and Machinery

Objective: To establish a rapid method for moisture detection of high cellulose and lignin materials. Methods: The areca nut, a Chinese herbal medicine containing high cellulose and lignin, was selected. Use a near-infrared spectrometer to collect near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectra. Apply NIR Cal modeling software to preprocess the spectral data, select the optimal feature wavelengths, and use partial least squares (PLS) analysis to establish a quantitative model for areca nut moisture content. Results: A quantitative model for areca nut moisture content was acquired, with the coefficient of determination of 0.994 2, the root mean square of the calibration error (RMSEC) …

Establishment And Experiment Verification Of Screw Thrust Model Of Spiral Robot For Granary, Zhao Xianfeng, Yin Qiang, Yu Junpeng, Yang Liu, Zhang Yonglin

Food and Machinery

Objective： To clarify the interaction mechanism model between screw and grain in grain pile depth, and to determine the mechanical characteristics of screw of spiral robot for granary at different speeds and depths, so as to provide the design basis for the motion control system. Methods： Using mathematical model, combining Janssen grain storage pressure theory and Janosi shear-displacement equation, the shear stress model was established, and then the thrust model of screw was derived from the shear stress model. Through the design and construction of the experimental device, the combination of different speed and pressure was used to carry out …

Simulation Research On The Transfer And Collection Part Of Warehouse Bottom Surplus Grain Cleaning Device, He Yingzhen, Wang Mingxu, Wang Wei, Li Shubo

Food and Machinery

Objective: To verify whether the structure design of the conveying part and the collecting part of the cleaning device designed for the surplus grain at the bottom of the cottage warehouse is reasonable, and to determine the key parameters of the device operation, so as to avoid the waste of procurement and manufacturing. Methods: Based on discrete element method, EDEM simulation software was used to simulate the operation effect of the transfer part and the collection part, and the drop rate was used as the evaluation parameter. Results: Through the observation and analysis of the simulation results, it was concluded …

Simulation And Analysis Of Forced Air Precooling Performance Of Apples With Different Fruit Diameters, Tian Jinjin, Gu Xudong, Zhang Zhe, Zhu Zhiqiang, Ji Xian

Food and Machinery

Objective: To analyze the effect of apples of different fruit diameters on differential pressure precooling under the same box. Methods: Based on the spherical analogy model and heat transfer theory, the CFD unsteady SST k-ω turbulence model was used to numerically simulate the differential pressure precooling of apples with different air supply air speed, temperature, box opening size and fruit diameter, and three different working conditions were selected for accuracy. The simulation scheme of mixed orthogonal test was used to discuss the effects of different factors and different fruit diameters on the cooling rate and pre-cooling uniformity. Results: …

Study Of Quality Changes In High Moisture Wheat After Hot Air Drying, Fan Mengke, Chen Pengxiao, Liu Ye, Zhu Wenxue, Jiang Mengmeng, Zhang Yurong, Wang Xiaowan, Wu Jianzhang

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the effects of different drying processes on the quality of high moisture wheat. Methods: Investigates the changes of wheat quality under different drying processes in three dimensions: appearance quality, nutritional quality and processing quality. Three indicators, namely colour, wet gluten content and drying rate, were selected as response values and combined with response surface analysis to predict the optimal drying process for high moisture wheat. Results: Drying temperature was the main influencing factor. As the temperature increased, the colour of the wheat deepened, the crude protein content decreased, the wet gluten content decreased, the water absorption of …

Phenolic Compositions And In Vitro Antioxidant Activities Of Tartary Buckwheat Wine Lees, Zhao Jiawei, Zheng Jia, Li Mao, Zhang Weijian, Yan Junlin

Food and Machinery

Objective: Explored the composition and content of phenolic compounds in tartary buckwheat wine lees, and study their antioxidant activity. Methods: Phenolic compounds in tartary buckwheat wine lees were analyzed by HPLC and LC-MS. And evaluating its antioxidant activity. Results: 7 phenolic compounds were identified from tartary buckwheat wine lees, including 5 flavonoids, with the highest content of rutin of （9.350±0.050） mg/g, followed by quercetin, isoquercetin, kaempferol-3-o-rutoside and kaempferol of two phenolic compounds. At 0.5 mg/mL, the scavenging rates of hydroxyl free radical, ABTS⁺ and DPPH free radical reached （73.29±0.09）%, （96.21±0.25）% and （82.55±0.68）%, respectively, with FRAP value of …

Changes Of Volatile Aroma Components And Biochemical Components In Fenghuang Dancong Tea During Processing, Li Zhangwei

Food and Machinery

Objective： This study aimed to optimize the processing technology of Fenghuang dancong tea. Methods： Headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME), Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and spectrophotometer were used to extract, determine and analyze the volatile aroma and non-volatile biochemical components of Fenghuang dancong tea in different stages of processing. Results: The alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and esters showed a decreasing trend while the alkanes and aromatic ring substances exhibited an increasing trend during the processing. The contents of tea polyphenols, amino acids, caffeine, and catechin in non-volatile biochemical components decreased gradually during processing. The contents of soluble sugar and water extract increased …