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Effect of using biodegradable film constituting red grape anthocyanins as a novel packaging on the qualitative attributes of emergency food bars during storage
Authors: Yekta Reza , Dabbagh Moghaddam Arasb , Hosseini Hedayat , Sharifan Anousheh , Hadi Saeed , Hosseini‐Shokouh Seyyed‐Javad 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study presents a novel packaging film based on whey protein isolate/κ‐carrageenan (WC) with red grape pomace anthocyanins (RGA) to investigate its impact on some qualitative attributes of emergency food bars (EFBs) for 6 months at 38°C. Increasing the RGA dose in WC films from 5% (WCA5) to 10% (WCA10) reduced hydrogen bonding between polymers and polymer homogeneity in the matrix according to FTIR and SEM. Tensile strength slightly declined in WCA5 from 7.47 ± 0.26 to 6.97 ± 0.12, while elongation increased from 27.74 ± 1.36 to 32.36 ± 1.25% compared to WC film. The maximum weight loss temperature (TM) increased by incorporating 5 wt% RGA from 182.95°C to 244.36°C, whereas TM declined to 187.19°C in WCA10 film. WVP and OTR slightly changed in WCA5 (from 7.83 ± 0.07 and 2.57 ± 0.18 to 8.41 ± 0.03 g H2O.m/m2.Pa.s × 10−9 and 1.79 ± 0.32 cm3 O2/m2.d.bar, respectively), but significantly impaired in WCA10 compared to WC film. WCA5 and WCA10 films had high AA%, 68.77%, and 79.21%, respectively. WCA10 film presented great antimetrical properties against Staphylococcus aureus with an inhibition zone of 6.00 mm. The light transmission of RGA‐contained films in the UV spectrum was below 10%. The WCA5 film effectively restrained moisture loss and hardness increment until the end of the storage period, which were 14.33% and 28.76%, respectively, compared to day 0. Antioxidant films provided acceptable resistance against oxidation to EBF treatment. Sensory panels scored WCA5 and WCA10 higher in overall acceptance with 5.64 and 5.40 values, respectively, while complaining about the hardness of OPP treatment. The results of this investigation demonstrated that incorporating RGA, preferably 5 wt%, into WC‐based film effectively improved the qualitative properties of EFB during the 6‐month shelf life. This film might be a promising alternative for packaging light and oxygen‐sensitive food products.
Parenting the parent without losing sight of the child. A qualitative study of therapists’ experiences with intergenerational adversities in perinatal psychotherapy
Authors: Fjeldheim Heidi , Werner Anne , Anke Teija , Moe Vibeke , Norheim Helen Suizu , Aalberg Marianne 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe complex work of addressing intergenerational adversities, like violence, abuse, and neglect through perinatal psychotherapy, is understudied. Especially noticeable is the paucity of studies giving voice to the therapists. This study explored therapeutic processes through the perspectives of seven Norwegian therapists. A qualitative approach was chosen with individual interviews and a follow‐up focus group. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. We identified one overarching theme: To maintain a reflective therapeutic capacity, and two main themes with associated subthemes: 1) Alliance work when a caring system comes to therapy to fight generations of adversities and 2) The complex therapeutic work of addressing generational adversities in perinatal psychotherapy. Findings from the present study indicate that maintaining a reflective stance is essential yet challenging when addressing intergenerational adversities, requiring a holding environment for the therapists. The primary vehicle of change was perceived as a safe enough therapeutic alliance to explore new ways of being together, contrasting earlier experiences. A key question raised was how to give caregivers enough time to trust the therapist without compromising the safety and development of the child. The essence of the therapeutic work was to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors through multiple ports of entry.
Borax‐catalyzed product selective high temperature pyrolysis of waste polyethylene using solar energy
Authors: Hussain Zahid , Khan Aizaz , Naz Mohammad Yasin , Khan Khalid Mohammed , Sulaiman Shaharin Anwar , Gulab Hussain 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe present work is a focus on getting selectivity of the products using intense heat and employing borax vacant orbitals for catalysis. A DC‐arc‐type reactor was used for the pyrolysis of waste polyethylene. The third point of its novelty is utilization of the solar energy as arc through photovoltaics and indoor use of solar energy for high‐temperature heating. The combined action of high temperature, faster heating, and vacant orbital catalysis is intended for the product enhancement, selectivity of the process, and efficient management of the waste plastics. The process involves photovoltaic transformation of sunlight into electrical energy followed by storage in lead acid battery and discharge of heat in the form of arc. A graphite rod was used for the arc in the reactor. The high temperature and faster heating pyrolyzed the waste polyethylene into oil, fuel gas, and char. The reactor's efficiency was found to depend upon the rod length and time. The product gases were analyzed by chemical tests while the oil was analyzed using GC–MS. The gaseous product was highly combustible. The oil density (0.7 g/cm3) was found in gasoline range. The chemical tests indicated that the gas contains alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and hydrogen gas.
Predictors of standardized in‐service examination performance and residency outcomes in a graduate periodontics program
Authors: Kim Han S. , Johnson Thomas M. , Stancoven Brian W. , Inouye Kimberly Ann , Millan Claudia P. , Lincicum Adam R. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurpose/objectivesThe objectives of this study were to assess the influence of learner‐ and education‐related factors on standardized in‐service examination performance and determine whether in‐service examination scores predict residency outcomes.MethodsAmerican Academy of Periodontology (AAP) In‐service Examination (AIE) scores from 10 periodontics residency classes at a single center were recorded and compared against a panel of learner‐ and education‐related variables using multiple linear regression models. Defined residency outcome measures were analyzed against AIE scores using binomial logistic regression.ResultsNo evaluated learner‐ or education‐related variable was a statistically significant predictor of AIE score in this study sample. Likewise, AIE score was not a statistically significant predictor of any assessed residency outcome.ConclusionsThe AAP has performed a tremendous service to periodontics residents and programs by marshaling the leadership and expertise necessary to offer a professionally constructed assessment instrument. However, in the current study, no relationship could be identified between AIE score and any outcome, including first‐attempt board certification. The AAP In‐service Committee appears well situated to provide additional leadership focusing on exam implementation, which may enhance AIE value in competency decision making.
Statistical downscaling of maximum temperature under CMIP6 global climate models and evaluation of heat wave events using deep learning methods for Indo‐Gangetic Plain
Authors: Chaturvedi Manisha , Mall Rajesh Kumar , Singh Saumya , Chaubey Pawan K. , Pandey Ankur 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe rising global temperature is one of the primary concerns of the world as it impacts the economy, environment and healthcare of any country which are more pronounced a regional level. Assessment of regional impacts of climate change at a local level requires fine resolution of climate data for which a robust and fast downscaling method is needed. In this study, we use three deep learning‐based methods, namely long short‐term memory network (LSTM), deep neural network (DNN) and recurrent neural network (RNN), to downscale CMIP6 13 GCMS models data (1.25° × 1.25° resolution) global climate model (GCM) maximum temperature (Tmax) at a regional scale of 0.5° × 0.5° spatial resolution for the period 1991–2010 over the Indo‐Gangetic Plain (IGP). In addition to the temperature prediction, heat wave events have been also analysed in the study. The study found that LSTM method performs better than DNN and RNN in downscaling of all GCM model datasets when evaluated against observed maximum temperature data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in terms of RMSE (0.9–3.5), average of all grid MAE value between (1.2 and 2.68), correlation (0.68–0.9) along with and spatiotemporal variability. LSTM also performed better in heat wave prediction over the region with similar temporal range (12–36 events) and spatial occurrence as compared to the observation (12–28 events). Overall, the study concludes that LSTM performs better than two methods for Indo‐Gangetic Plain with best hyper parameter tuning. Hence, we propose to utilize a deep learning framework based on LSTM for downscaling GCM dataset at a finer resolution.
Effect of magnetic field‐assisted fermentation on the in vitro protein digestibility and molecular structure of rapeseed meal
Authors: Betchem Garba , Dabbour Mokhtar , Tuly Jamila Akter , Lu Feng , Liu Dandan , Monto Abdul Razak , Dusabe Keza Dominique , Ma Haile 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDThere has been a significant growth in demand for plant‐derived protein, and this has been accompanied by an increasing need for sustainable animal‐feed options. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of magnetic field‐assisted solid fermentation (MSSF) on the in vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) and functional and structural characteristics of rapeseed meal (RSM) with a mutant strain of Bacillus subtilis.RESULTSOur investigation demonstrated that the MSSF nitrogen release rate reached 86.3% after 96 h of fermentation. The soluble protein and peptide content in magnetic field feremented rapeseed meal reached 29.34 and 34.49 mg mL−1 after simulated gastric digestion, and the content of soluble protein and peptide in MF‐FRSM reached 61.81 and 69.85 mg mL−1 after simulated gastrointestinal digestion, which significantly increased (p > 0.05) compared with the fermented rapeseed meal (FRSM). Studies of different microstructures – using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) – and protein secondary structures have shown that the decline in intermolecular or intramolecular cross‐linking leads to the relative dispersion of proteins and improves the rate of nitrogen release. The smaller number of disulfide bonds and conformational alterations suggests that the IVPD of RSM was improved.CONCLUSIONSMagnetic field‐assisted solid fermentation can be applied to enhance the nutritional and protein digestibility of FRSM. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Effects of medicine food homologous materials on food allergy‐associated factors: intestinal oxidative stress, intestinal inflammation and Th2 immune response
Authors: Xu Xiaoqian , Wang Qian , Tong Ping , Li Xin , Meng Xuanyi , Wu Yong , Yuan Juanli , Chen Hongbing , Gao Jinyan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDFood allergies could be regulated via Th1/Th2 balance, intestinal oxidative stress and inflammation, which were considered as food allergy‐associated factors. Medicine‐food homologous materials (MFHM) were considered as a significant factor with respect to preventing human diseases. To evaluate the associations between MFHM and food allergy‐associated factors, two types of MFHM with the remarkable function of anti‐oxidation and anti‐inflammation, Gardeniae fructus (Gar) and Sophorae glos (Sop), were chosen.RESULTSBy constructing an H2O2‐induced oxidative stress model of Caco‐2 cells and an intestinal inflammatory cell model of Caco‐2 cells with tumor necrosis factor‐α and interleukin (IL)‐13, the contents of anti‐oxidative enzymes (SOD and GSH), inflammatory factor (IL‐8) and tight junction proteins (zonula occludens‐1, occludin and claudin‐1) in Caco‐2 cells were determined. Moreover, the anti‐allergic effects of digestive Sop and Gar were evaluated by measuring the levels of Th1/Th2/Treg cytokines in the spleen cells of sensitized mice. The results showed that the SOD and GSH were obviously increased and the gene and protein expression of IL‐8 and claudin‐1 were improved with the incubation of digested Sop. Th2 cytokine was reduced and Th1/Th2 balance was promoted on coincubation with ovalbumin (OVA) and digested Sop in the splenocytes. However, the digested Gar had no effect.CONCLUSIONThe digested Sop not only had suppressive effects on intestinal oxidative stress and inflammation, but also had regulative effects on Th1/Th2 balance. This finding demonstrated that not all of the MFHM with anti‐oxidant and anti‐inflammatory effects have anti‐allergic activities. The present study may be contributing toward establishing a screening model to identify the anti‐allergic MFHM. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Elevated BMI impacts brain‐state dynamics within the sensorimotor‐to‐transmodal hierarchy
Authors: Han Jinfeng , Zhuang Kaixiang , Dong Debo , Yang Yingkai , Liu Yong , He Qinghua , Feng Tingyong , Lei Xu , Qiu Jiang , Chen Hong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectiveOverweight and obesity, as commonly indicated by a higher BMI, are associated with functional alterations in the brain, which may potentially result in cognitive decline and emotional illness. However, the manner in which these detrimental impacts manifest in the brain's dynamic characteristics remains largely unknown.MethodsBased on two independent resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging data sets (Behavioral‐Brain Research Project of Chinese Personality, n = 1923; Human Connectome Project, n = 998), the current study employed a Hidden Markov model to identify the spatiotemporal features of brain activity states. Subsequently, the study examined the changes in brain‐state dynamics and the corresponding functional outcomes that arise with an increase in BMI.ResultsElevated BMI tends to shift the brain's activity states toward a greater emphasis on a specific set of states, i.e., the metastate, that are relevant to the joint activities of sensorimotor systems, making it harder to transfer to the metastate of transmodal systems. These findings were reconfirmed in a longitudinal sample (Behavioral‐Brain Research Project of Chinese Personality, n = 34) that exhibited a significant increase in BMI at follow‐up. Importantly, the alternation of brain‐state dynamics specifically mediated the relationships between BMI and adverse functional outcomes, including cognitive decline and symptoms of mental illness.ConclusionsThe altered brain‐state dynamics within the sensorimotor‐to‐transmodal hierarchy provide new insights into obesity‐related brain dysfunctions and mental health issues.
Biocompatible antiviral Pickering emulsion‐based formulation for plant root protection from tobamovirus‐infected soil
Authors: Mani Karthik Ananth , Berenice Meche , Cohen Raz , Feldbaum‐Amar Reut , Dombrovsky Aviv , Mechrez Guy 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe soil‐borne virus known as tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has a low rate of around 3% soil‐mediated infection when the soil has root debris from a previous 30–50 day development cycle of tomato plants infected with ToBRFV. This study presents anti‐viral coating formulations based on Pickering emulsion. The coating formulation is based on water‐in‐canola oil emulsions stabilized using commercial hydrophobic silica, with water‐soluble polymer (sodium polyacrylic acid). The structure of the emulsions and their stability were characterized by confocal microscopy, centrifugal analysis using a LUMiSizer®, used to confirm the emulsion stability. We tested a few different silica concentration‐based formulations, which were prepared with or without the addition of various virus disinfectants. We found that under conditions of 100% soil‐mediated ToBRFV infection of uncoated positive control plants, root‐coating with formulations based on silica Pickering emulsion were prepared with the disinfectant chlorinated‐trisodium phosphate (TSP‐Cl) showed low percentages of soil‐mediated ToBRFV infection. These formulations had no adverse effect on plant growth parameters when compared to negative control plants grown under non ToBRFV inoculation conditions.
Dynamical mechanical and impact strength behavior of 3D‐printing testing specimens manufactured by fused filament fabrication of isotactic polypropylene/functionalized titania nanotubes nanocomposites: Influence of β‐crystal promoting
Authors: Flores Johann Alberto Ramírez , Martínez Diego Villarreal , Padilla Jose Manuel Mata , Armendáriz Alonso Edgar F. , Camarillo Armando Almendarez 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThermomechanical and impact properties of isotactic polypropylene nanocomposites reinforced with titania nanotubes (TiNTs) at weight distributions of 0.5, 1, and 1.5 wt% were investigated. The goal of this study was to create a novel iPP‐based nanocomposite filament fused filament fabrication (FFF) with improved thermo‐mechanical and impact properties to enable the creation of more customized geometries. First, TiNTs were chemically functionalized with pimelic acid (PA) to promote the β‐crystalline phase using Ca as anchoring. FTIR results revealed the presence of new bands at 1575 and 1413 cm−1, which were attributed to the anchoring of the PA molecule on the TiNT surface. TEM images of the TiNTs confirmed its tubular morphology before and after the functionalization, while the SEM/EDS analysis showed the good dispersion of carbon which can only come from the organic molecule employed in the functionalization. The nano‐reinforcements were incorporated by extrusion generating a filament to produce 3D‐printed specimens. The efficacy of the modified reinforcement as a β‐crystalline phase promoter was evaluated by wide‐angle x‐ray diffraction. The nanocomposite with 1% modified TiNTs showed the highest β‐crystal promotion with a kβ‐index of 89% while the nanocomposites reinforced with unmodified TiNTs reached only 15%. Furthermore, the thermomechanical and impact properties were characterized by dynamic mechanical analysis and Izod. In the first, the storage modulus (E′) was higher than the raw iPP for all nanocomposites, with an increase of about 148% and 107%, while the nanocomposite with a high percentage of β‐crystal showed an increase of 183% in the impact strength properties. A shift of Tg to higher temperatures was attributed to better interfacial interactions polymer/nano‐reinforcement because of the functionalization. The modified nano‐reinforcement was able to generate a 3D‐printed nanocomposite with higher stiffness and impact strength properties than the raw iPP.
Social media use and health promotion among cancer survivors
Authors: Atarere Joseph O. , Onyeaka Henry K. , Chido‐Amajuoyi Onyema G. , Adewunmi Comfort , Nwaneki Chisom , Dosunmu Gideon T. , Faith Chilotam O. , Amonoo Hermioni L. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectiveSocial media is becoming recognized as an effective platform for cancer health promotion, education, care, and support. However, its utility as a health promotion tool remains relatively unexplored.MethodsUsing cross‐sectional data from the 2017–2020 Health Information National Trends Survey, we evaluated health‐related usage of social media among cancer survivors and individuals without a history of cancer. We also examined the participant characteristics associated with social media usage and evaluated the relationship between social media use and positive health behaviors among the cancer survivors.ResultsOverall, cancer survivors (n = 2579) were as likely as individuals without a history of cancer to use social media for health promotion. Males [OR 0.65; 95% CI (0.45, 0.93)] and older adults (>60 years old) [OR 0.27; 95% CI(0.10, 0.77)] were less likely to use social media, while higher income [OR 2.27; 95% CI (1.05, 4.92) middle income; OR 1.90; 95% CI (1.17, 3.09) high income] and educational levels [OR 3.29; 95% CI (1.85, 5.84) some college; OR 2.36; 95% CI (1.30, 4.28) college graduate or more] were associated with more health‐related social media use among survivors. Cancer survivors used social media for online support groups more than other individuals, and those who used at least one form of social media for health‐related purposes increasingly meet national recommendations for strength training compared to non‐users [OR 2.15; 95% CI (1.48, 3.13)].ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate the potential utility of social media to promote positive health behaviors among cancer survivors. Further research is needed to describe the efficacy of social media‐based interventions for improving health behaviors in diverse cancer populations.
Benzo‐bisimidazole based nanosheets having porphyrin like internal core with high second order nonlinear optical response: A theoretical perspective
Authors: Kumar Rajneesh , Singh Ajeet 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe 2D network having porphyrin like internal core are well established in literature due to their remarkable molecular tunability, photophysical and optoelectronics properties. Therefore, in the quest to attain the high performance nonlinear optical (NLO) response we have designed single Benzo‐bisimidazole (BIZ) unit which has porphyrin like motif and expanded it strategically in such a way that it forms cage and further it convert into 2D nanosheet. Density functional theory (DFT), sum‐over‐state models and time dependent‐DFT (TD‐DFT) simulation were performed for geometric and electronic properties calculation. Expanding the BIZ plays a pivotal role in enhancement of the first static hyperpolarizability (βtot) from 205.65 to 13754.59 au. Further, alkali metals substitution leads to gigantic enhancement of βtot value from 2200.17 to 636673.60 au which is enormously higher than that of recently reported porphyrin derivative (47950 au). Calculated results revealed that the gap between highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) become narrow down from 6.28 eV (1) to 1.70 eV (6). It is to note that the designed molecules exhibit red shift of absorption. Further, density of states (DOS), and transition density matrix (TDM) analysis have also performed to explore the charge transfer and structure property relationship.
Imputed quantile vector autoregressive model for multivariate spatial–temporal data
Authors: Jinwen Liang , Maozai Tian 
Published: January 2024

AbstractImputing missing values in multivariate spatial–temporal data is important in many fields. Existing low rank tensor learning methods are popular for handling this task but are sensitive to high level of skewness. The aim of this paper is to develop an alternative method with robustness and high imputation accuracy for multivariate spatial–temporal data. In view of the fact that quantile regression is robust to noises and outliers, we propose an imputed quantile vector autoregressive (IQVAR) model. IQVAR can simultaneously impute missing values and estimate parameters of quantile vector autoregressive model. The objective function includes check loss and nuclear norm penalization. We develop an ADMM (Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers) algorithm to solve the resulting optimization problem. Simulation studies and real data analysis are conducted to verify the efficiency of IQVAR. Compared with other approaches, IQVAR is more robust and accurate.