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Evaluation of soybean oil‐wax oleogel as a healthy ingredient for aerogel whipped cream rich in unsaturated fatty acids
Authors: Ma Yongzhe , Baek Chung Hun , Ma Sang Yong , Jung Mun Yhung 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAerosol whipped cream, widely used in various foods, relies on solid fats rich in saturated fatty acids (SFAs) for stable gas entrapment. In this study, the potential of oleogels as a healthy fat substitute for formulating aerosol whipped cream was studied. The analysis focused on the effects of different types (beeswax [BW], rice bran wax [RW], and carnauba wax) and the quantities of wax on the properties of the aerosol whipped creams. The BW‐oleogel‐based aerosol whipped cream exhibited the highest foam ability and foam stability. The superior physical properties of the bees wax‐oleogel were attributed to the higher overrun and height stability of its whipped cream compared to RW and carnauba oleogels. The 6% BW‐whipped cream showed significantly higher overrun and cream stability. The 6% BW oleogel whipped cream contained 4.4 times lower SFAs than the dairy milk fat whipped cream. This study represents the first exploration into the feasibility of formulating oleogel‐based aerosol whipped cream using liquid vegetable oil.
Effect of edible coating of gelatin‐sodium alginate with the addition of green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract on the characteristics of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) during storage
Authors: Ulfa Lale Rahmawati , Ningrum Andriati , Supriyadi  
Published: August 2024

AbstractStar fruit has a good nutritional value but was very easy to damage. Edible coating can be used to extend the shelf life of star fruit. Green tea had been added to improve the mechanical properties and functional value of edible coating. This study aimed to evaluate the application of edible coating gelatin‐sodium alginate with the addition of green tea to the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of star fruit. This research was conducted by making edible coating solutions from gelatin, sodium alginate, glycerol, and green tea of various concentrations (0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%). The coating solution was applied to star fruit and stored for 1, 6, and 13 days to determine the effect of coating on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of star fruit. The results showed that adding green tea was not significantly different from the color change of the coating solution. However, there was a change in viscosity and pH along with the concentration of green tea extract (p < 0.05). FTIR analyses indicated that an interaction existed between gelatin‐sodium alginate and green tea extract. The addition of green tea to star fruit with an edible coating of gelatin and sodium alginate could prevent weight loss (25.84%), reduce respiration rate (11.035 mg CO2/kg/h), maintain fruit anatomy, protect against color change, inhibit pH changes (4.22), total titrated acid (0.22%), increase vitamin C (244.55 mg/g), and even reduce damage for up to 13 days of storage. This study indicates that edible coating with the addition of green tea might be effective to retain the quality and extend the storage life star fruit.
Effect of cooking conditions on chickpea flour functionality and its protein physicochemical properties
Authors: Hong Shan , Xiao Ruoshi , Chen Gengjun , Zhu Yi , Garay Antonio , Yang Jun , Xu Yixiang , Li Yonghui 
Published: August 2024

AbstractChickpea is an important food legume that usually undergoes various processing treatments to enhance nutritional value and functional properties. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different cooking conditions on physicochemical, structural, and functional properties of chickpea, especially its protein macromolecules. Kabuli chickpea seeds were processed by water cooking at different temperatures (63, 79, 88, and 96°C), followed by evaluating flour solubility, water‐holding capacity (WHC), pasting property, as well as the total protein profile and fractionated protein distributions. Cooking treatments significantly decreased flour solubility (from 39.45 to 25.21 g/100 g flour) and pasting viscosity (peak and final viscosities, from 1081 to 300.5 cP and 1323 to 532 cP, respectively), while increasing WHC (from 0.862 to 1.144 g H2O/g flour) of chickpea flour (p < 0.05). These behaviors were enhanced by increasing cooking temperature. Meanwhile, cooking induced a significant change of chickpea proteins, modifying the albumin‐ and globulin‐like fractions of chickpea protein to display glutelin‐like behavior. The current study provides potential approaches for manipulating chickpea flour functionalities (e.g., solubility, viscosity, and WHC) to address the process and product challenges and favor product innovation.
A ritual building from the Umm an‐Nar settlement, Dahwa 7 in al‐Batinah Plain, Northeast Oman
Authors: Douglas Khaled A. , Al‐Jahwari Nasser S. , Hesein Mohamad A. , de Vreeze Michel 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study makes the argument for the presence of a category of small‐sized ritual buildings at the Umm an‐Nar (2700–2000 BC) sites of Dahwa 1 (DH1) and Dahwa 7 (DH7). These buildings are DH1.S20 and DH7.S1. The architectural features and associated finds point to their ritual function. Building DH7.S1 will be the focus while presenting arguments for its ritual role. Besides domestic buildings within a clustered settlement system and a monumental tomb dating to the Umm an‐Nar period, the site might give unique evidence of a form of small buildings that served a ritual purpose. These buildings have no clear parallel in the excavated Umm an‐Nar period settlements so far but adhere to the principles of cultic structures from elsewhere around the Near East that support their interpretation as cultic buildings.
The performance and complications of long peripheral venous catheters: A retrospective single‐centre study
Authors: Krath Julie , Fredskilde Jesper , Christensen Simone Krogh , Baltsen Cecilie Dahl , Valentin Kamilla , Offersen Ryan , Juhl‐Olsen Peter 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundIntravenous therapies are essential for hospitalised patients. The rapid dissemination of portable ultrasound machines has eased ultrasound‐guided intravenous access and facilitated increased use of long peripheral venous catheters (LPCs). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance and complications of LPCs.MethodsRetrospective, observational single‐site study. Data from all consecutively inserted LPCs during a period of 18 months was evaluated. The primary endpoint was the all‐cause incidence rate of catheter removal. Secondary endpoints included specific reasons for the catheter removal and the associations between predefined characteristics of the patients, the infusions and the catheters with catheter failure.ResultsDuring the period, 751 PVCs were inserted in 457 patients. The reasons for catheter removal were recorded in 563 cases. The overall incidence rate of catheter removal was 95.8/1000 catheter days (95% CI 88.4–103.8). The median dwell time was 8 days (IQR 5–14), and the total dwell time was 6136 days. Catheter failure occurred in 283 (50.3%) cases, of which the most common cause was phlebitis (n = 101, 17.9%). In multivariable analyses, the use of the cephalic vein was significantly associated with both all‐cause catheter failure (p < .001) and catheter failure due to phlebitis (p < .001). In multivariable analyses, vancomycin infusion was not significantly associated with all‐cause catheter failure (HR 1.15 (0.55–2.42), p = .71) or catheter failure due to phlebitis (HR 1.49 (0.49–4.53), p = .49).ConclusionThe overall incidence rate of catheter removal was 95.8/1000 catheter days, and the most common causes of catheter failure were phlebitis, infiltration and unintended catheter removal. The use of the cephalic vein was significantly associated with catheter failure in multivariable analyses. We did not find an association between vancomycin infusion and catheter failure in multivariable analyses.
Racial and ethnic disparities in post‐liver transplant outcomes for patients with acute‐on‐chronic liver failure: An analysis of the UNOS database
Authors: Lee David Uihwan , Shaik Mohammed Rifat , Bhowmick Kuntal , Fan Gregory Hongyuan , Schuster Kimberly , Yousaf Abdul , Refaat Mohamed , Shaik Nishat Anjum , Lee Ki Jung , Yang Sarah , Bahadur Aneesh , Urrunaga Nathalie H. 
Published: August 2024

SummaryBackgroundThe incidence of hospitalisations related to acute‐on‐chronic liver failure (ACLF) is increasing. Liver transplantation (LT) remains the definitive treatment for the condition.AimTo evaluate the influence of race and ethnicity on LT outcomes in ACLF.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis utilising LT data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database. White patients served as the control group and patients of other races were compared at each ACLF grade. The primary outcomes assessed were graft failure and all‐cause mortality.ResultsBlacks exhibited a higher all‐cause mortality (Grade 1: aHR 1.36, 95% CI 1.18–1.57, p < 0.001; Grade 2: aHR 1.27, 95% CI 1.08–1.48, p = 0.003; Grade 3: aHR 1.19, 95% CI 1.04–1.37, p = 0.01) and graft failure (Grade 1: aHR 2.05, 95% CI 1.58–2.67, p < 0.001; Grade 2: aHR 1.91, 95% CI 1.43–2.54, p < 0.001; Grade 3: aHR 1.50, 95% CI 1.15–1.96, p = 0.002). Hispanics experienced a lower all‐cause mortality at grades 1 and 3 (Grade 1: aHR 0.83, 95% CI 0.72–0.96, p = 0.01; Grade 3: aHR 0.80, 95% CI 0.70–0.91, p < 0.001) and Asians with severe ACLF demonstrated decreased all‐cause mortality (Grade 3: aHR 0.55, 95% CI 0.42–0.73, p < 0.001).ConclusionBlack patients experienced the poorest outcomes and Hispanic and Asian patients demonstrated more favourable outcomes compared to Whites.
Low incidence of postoperative infectious complications following laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer in older adult patients above 75 years: Propensity score‐matched comparison with open distal gastrectomy
Authors: Morimoto Yosuke , Sakuramoto Shinichi , Sugita Hirofumi , Nishibeppu Keiji , Ebara Gen , Fujita Shohei , Fujihata Shiro , Oya Shuichiro , Miyawaki Yutaka , Sato Hiroshi , Yamashita Keishi 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIntroductionThis study compared the short‐term outcomes of older adult patients with locally advanced gastric cancer who underwent open distal gastrectomy (ODG) with those who underwent laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) using propensity score matching analysis.MethodsOverall, 341 consecutive older adult patients aged 75 years with gastric cancer who underwent ODG or LDG between January 2013 and December 2020 were retrospectively assessed. Among them, 121 patients with locally advanced gastric cancer were included. To compare short‐term outcomes, a 1:1 propensity score matching analysis was performed.ResultsAfter matching, 29 patients were included in both groups. Compared with the ODG group, the LDG group had a longer operative time (mean, 290 vs. 190 min; p < .0001) and lower estimated blood loss (mean, 39 vs. 223 mL; p < .0001). Overall postoperative complications of grade 2 and higher were observed in 2 (6.9%) and 12 (41%) patients in the LDG and ODG groups, respectively (p = .0046). Of these, the LDG group had a significantly lower incidence rate of infectious complications than the ODG group (3.4% vs. 27.6%; p = .025). Furthermore, in multivariate analysis, the laparoscopic approach was an independent protective factor against postoperative complications (p = .029).ConclusionsLDG is safe and feasible for locally advanced gastric cancer in patients aged ≥75 years. Moreover, it may be a promising alternative to ODG with better short‐term outcomes, including significantly lower incidence rates of postoperative complications.
Emergency department diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism
Authors: Wrenn Jesse O. , Kabrhel Christopher 
Published: August 2024

SummaryDespite advances in clinical decision support, the diagnosis, prognostic risk stratification, treatment and disposition of emergency department patients with pulmonary embolism remain challenging. The use of diagnostic risk stratification tools and D‐dimer can decrease unnecessary exposure to radiation and intravenous contrast; however, D‐dimer is elevated in many conditions including normal pregnancy, so imaging is often indicated. Once diagnosed, prognostic risk stratification tools can inform treatment decisions across the risk spectrum, including identifying low‐risk patients with pulmonary embolism who can safely be treated at home. For patients requiring hospitalization, alternatives to unfractionated heparin can improve time to therapeutic anticoagulation and reduce treatment‐related bleeding risk.
Immigrant labour, rural economies, and the question of housing
Authors: Bragg Bronwyn 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThere is a renewed interest in policy initiatives that aim to ruralize and regionalize immigration in Canada. These efforts are visible through temporary foreign worker programs linked to Provincial Nominee Programs, as well as the increase in the number of refugee resettlement programs in smaller communities. Against this backdrop, cities in Canada are experiencing a housing crisis. There is a tacit assumption that immigrants in smaller and more rural settings will fare better with respect to housing. This paper examines the assumptions underpinning efforts to ruralize and regionalize immigration—namely that immigrants to smaller centres will find more affordable and available housing. By presenting two case studies of small towns that have successfully leveraged immigration to meet their labour market needs, this paper demonstrates that housing remains a critical issue for newcomers, even outside of large urban centres. Further, the paper argues that discussions about housing need to be linked to broader policy conversations about immigration and labour, especially in contexts where transnational corporations leverage immigration and temporary labour programs to secure their workforce, without parallel investments in infrastructure and housing.
CCL5/CCR5/CYP1A1 pathway prompts liver cancer cells to survive in the combination of targeted and immunological therapies
Authors: Wang Yafei , Gao Biao , Jiao Tianyu , Zhang Wenwen , Shi Huizhong , Jiang Hao , Li Xuerui , Li Junfeng , Ge Xinlan , Pan Ke , Li Chonghui , Mao Guankun , Lu Shichun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractCombination therapy of anti‐programmed cell death protein‐1 (PD‐1) antibodies and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has significantly improved the prognosis for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but many patients still have unsatisfactory outcomes. CD8 T cells are known to exert a pivotal function in the immune response against tumors. Nevertheless, most CD8 T cells in HCC tissues are in a state of exhaustion, losing the cytotoxic activity against malignant cells. Cytokines, mainly secreted by immune cells, play an important role in the occurrence and development of tumors. Here, we demonstrated the changes in exhausted CD8T cells during combination therapy by single‐cell RNA sequencing (scRNA‐seq) analysis on tumor samples before and after treatment. Combination therapy exerted a substantial impact on the exhausted CD8T cells, particularly in terms of cytokine expression. CCL5 was the most abundantly expressed cytokine in CD8T cells and exhausted CD8T cells, and its expression increased further after treatment. Subsequently, we discovered the CCL5/CCR5/CYP1A1 pathway through RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq) on CCL5‐stimulated Huh7 cells and verified through a series of experiments that this pathway can mediate the resistance of liver cancer cells to lenvatinib. Tissue experiments showed that after combination therapy, the CCL5/CCR5/CYP1A1 pathway was activated, which can benefit the residual tumor cells to survive treatment. Tumor‐bearing mouse experiments demonstrated that bergamottin (BGM), a competitive inhibitor of CYP1A1, can enhance the efficacy of both lenvatinib and combination therapy. Our research revealed one mechanism by which hepatoma cells can survive the combination therapy, providing a theoretical basis for the refined treatment of HCC.
Innovative approaches to financial analytics education: Kolb's theory in SEC IPO analysis
Authors: Olsen David H. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study presents an innovative educational approach, integrating David A. Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) into financial analytics education, with a focus on the analysis of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) via the SEC's EDGAR database. Through the application of ELT, this article explores the effective melding of experiential learning methodologies with advanced analytical tools such as Python, SQL, and various data analytics platforms. The teaching exercise outlined emphasizes the importance of hands‐on activities—ranging from data scraping and analysis of SEC filings to conducting sentiment analysis—aimed at fostering not only technical proficiency among students but also enhancing their critical thinking and ethical decision‐making skills. By detailing the execution and outcomes of utilizing ELT in the context of financial analytics, this work contributes to the discourse on modern finance education, advocating for a model that prepares students for the challenges of an increasingly complex and ethical finance industry. This approach underscores the need for educational practices that are both theoretically robust and practically relevant, ensuring students are well‐equipped for dynamic roles within the finance sector.
Where Now for Visible Unity?
Authors: Heckel Ulrich 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAgainst the background of the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, which will take place in 2025 around the theme “Where now for visible unity?” this article explores the marks of visible unity set out in the Gospel of John and the Letter to the Ephesians. The two texts show an astonishing convergence. Following a biblical exegesis, the article concludes that discussions about the visible unity of the church need first to establish the similarities and differences in the understanding of the eucharist. The question of the understanding of ministry must first be clarified in a differentiated way. If the unity of the church consists in the confessional fellowship of believers, then it is not the institutionalized uniformity of the ministerial structure that is decisive, but rather unity in faith in the one shepherd and Lord as head of the church and Saviour of the world. Unity becomes visible above all in common prayer and worship, not only within different traditions as in Ephesus, but even more so when different church traditions celebrate ecumenically.
Advancing anomaly detection in cloud environments with cutting‐edge generative AI for expert systems
Authors: Demirbaga Umit 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAs artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, Generative AI emerges as a transformative force, capable of generating novel content and revolutionizing anomaly detection methodologies. This paper presents CloudGEN, a pioneering approach to anomaly detection in cloud environments by leveraging the potential of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). Our research focuses on developing a state‐of‐the‐art Generative AI‐based anomaly detection system, integrating GANs, deep learning techniques, and adversarial training. We explore unsupervised generative modelling, multi‐modal architectures, and transfer learning to enhance expert systems' anomaly detection systems. We illustrate our approach by dissecting anomalies regarding job performance, network behaviour, and resource utilization in cloud computing environments. The experimental results underscore a notable surge in anomaly detection accuracy with significant development of approximately 11%.
Identification of the macrokinetic limiting stage of the oxidation rate of encapsulated green tea catechins
Authors: Dmitrievich Yanovskiy Matvey , Olegovich Lomovskiy Igor 
Published: August 2024

SummaryGreen tea catechins are efficient absorbers of reactive oxygen species in vitro and can also act as in vivo antioxidants. However, low bioavailability and degradation of catechins during storage and digestion are the key limitations for their use, thus being a hindrance for getting the maximum benefit for one's health. To a certain extent, this problem can be solved using encapsulation. This paper focuses on stability of maltodextrin‐encapsulated green tea catechins subjected to thermal treatment in air. A positive effect of encapsulation on the stability of green tea catechins during thermal treatment was shown. Catechi stabilisation is shown to occur due to catechin–polysaccharide interaction; diffusion hindrance has almost no effect on stability of the resulting particles.
Antioxidant activity, structural and physical properties of soy‐based textured vegetable protein with added cannabis leaves as affected by extrusion process
Authors: Jangchud Kamolwan , Kantrong Hataichanok , Tepsongkroh Benjarat , Jangchud Anuvat , Sangchum Khanchat , Prinyawiwatkul Witoon 
Published: August 2024

SummaryThe effects of cannabis leaf powder substituted for defatted soy flour (CP; 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%) and the moisture content of the mixture (MC; 25%, 35% and 45% on a wet basis) on physical properties and antioxidant activities of textured vegetable protein (TVP) prepared using a twin‐screw extruder were studied. Increasing CP and MC decreased expansion, resulting in small air cells within the structure, which, in turn, led to an increased bulk density and decreased water absorption capacity, water holding capacity and water solubility index. After rehydration, TVP with the higher CP and MC levels tended to exhibit higher hardness and cohesiveness. An increase in CP significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of TVP as determined by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays. The preliminary consumer acceptance test indicated that TVP containing less than 10% CP and 25% MC tended to have higher overall liking score, with the texture resembling that of meat.
Particle size and morphology in food science and technology: a review
Authors: Dacanal Gustavo Cesar 
Published: August 2024

SummaryThe size and morphology of particles impact the quality and functionality of food in derived particulate systems. This review presents an extensive bibliometric analysis targeting food science and technology. Through keyword compilation and bibliographic coupling analysis, the research topics identified are as follows: stability and functionality of food systems, ultrasound‐assisted processes, food oral processing and digestion, starch properties and modifications, and spray drying and microencapsulation. This comprehensive overview details the primary methods employed in particulate systems and highlights the influence of particles in the design of food systems.