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Drying and Rehydration Kinetics of Peeled and Unpeeled Green Apple Slices (Granny Smith CV)
Authors: Riveros-Gomez Mathías , Baldán Yanina , Román Celia , Fabani Paula , Mazza Germán , Ana Rodriguez Rosa 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Dried fruit consumption is increasing due to its nutritional and healthy properties. Apples are an important source of essential nutritional compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fibers. In this work, the kinetics of drying and rehydration of green apple slices peeled and unpeeled (Granny Smith cv) were studied. The apple slices were dried at 50, 60, and 70 ºC, and after that, rehydrated at ambient (Ta) and boiling temperature (Tb). The drying kinetics were adjusted with the Dincer and Dost model, giving a good fit (R2 > 0.98). Effective diffusivity (Deff) and the convective mass transfer coefficient (hm) were also determined, both coefficients increase with drying temperature, being 1.25×10-9 m2.s-1 and 9.53×10-7 m2.s-1 the highest values obtained for the peeled apple slices respectively. Subsequently, Peleg and Weibull models were adjusted to the rehydration experimental data obtaining a good fit (R2 > 0.99). Deff values increase significantly with rehydration temperature but take similar values between peeled and unpeeled samples. Equivalent diameter, pH, acidity, soluble solids, and moisture content were determined to compare the fresh apple slices with those after dehydration and post rehydration process. The apple slices rehydrated at boiling temperature better preserved the characteristics of fresh samples due to the short immersion times in water, no significant differences were observed between peeled and unpeeled apples. According to the obtained results, it is convenient to dry the apple slices unpeeled at 70 °C and rehydrate them at Tb.
Analyze The Factors Of Clean Energy Consumption In China: Do Environmental Stringency Policies, Environmental Law, And Human Capital Matter?
Authors: Wu Feng , Ji Yanting , Maqbool Adnan , Andlib Zubaria 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Environmental stringency policies and education are becoming fundamental policy instruments for clean energy consumption but no study has been done to explore their impacts on clean energy consumption especially in China. The study addresses this gap by assessing the asymmetries of these two instruments in clean energy consumption for the period 1993 to 2019 by applying the NARDL approach. Further, we also explore the role of environmental law and education in clean energy consumption. Electric power consumption is used to measure the clean energy consumption effect, however, nuclear and renewables consumption is also used for checking the robustness of the findings. We found that positive change in environmental policy stringency leads to an upsurge in electric power consumption and nuclear and renewable energy consumption, while, negative change in environmental policy stringency has also a positive impact on electric power consumption and nuclear and renewable energy consumption in the long-run. Education and environmental law have a positive impact on electric power consumption; however, it does not affect nuclear and renewable energy consumption in the long-run. The findings suggest that environmental policy stringency, environmental law, education are effective policy measures for clean energy consumption in China.
Optimal Synthesis of Organic@Inorganic (Algea@Cu) Hybrid Nanoflowers and Their Fenton-like Catalysis and Antioxidant Properties
Authors: KOCA Fatih Doğan , MUHY Haydar Matz , HALICI Mehmet Gökhan , GOZCELIOGLU Bülent , KONUKLUGİL BELMA 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Organic@inorganic hybrid nanoflowers (hNFs), which are widely used in enzyme purification and catalytic activity applications, consist of organic and inorganic components. Herein, hNFs was synthesized by the coordination of Ascoseria mirabilis extract and Cu in PBS, depending on concentration and medium pH, instead of expensive and difficult to obtain molecules (enzymes, DNA etc). According to the FE-SEM images, the morphology of hNFs depend to the pH of the PBS (synthesis did not occur at pH 5) and the volume of extract. The presence of Cu and other components was detailed with EDX mapping. The presence of functional groups playing key role in the synthesis was discussed with FT-IR peaks. Cu hNFs exhibited peroxidase like catalytic activity against guaiacol, and antioxidant activity. It is thought that this study will shed light on hNFs synthesis and catalytic activity application studies with bioextracts instead of biomolecules obtained by expensive and complex processes.
CO2, N2O and CH4 Emissions and C Storage in Eucalyptus Forests with Different Managements of Harvest Residues
Authors: de Melo Raphael Oliveira , de Barros Nairam Felix , Teixeira Rafael Silva , Fonseca Aymbire Angeleti , Valadares Samuel Vasconcelos , Martins Ricardo Previdente , Melo Iago Nery 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate CO2, N2O and CH4 fluxes and C fixation in the soil-plant system, in an area with different managements of eucalyptus harvest residues. Before the experiment was set up, a plot was selected at the end of the third rotation (5 years) and harvested using the Harvester + Forwarder system. After harvest, the coppicing system was adopted and three types of residue management were established: 1. Maintenance of all harvest residues and litter from the previous rotation (HR+L), 2. Maintenance of litter from the previous rotation (L), 3. Removal of harvest residues and litter from the previous rotation (WR). Soil gas flux was sampled 5 days before harvest and at 4 times (distributed along the dry and rainy seasons) over 22.3 months. To collect the gases, PVC chambers were introduced into the soil to a depth of 5 cm in the planting rows and inter-rows. Subsequently, the gas samples were analyzed by gas chromatography. To evaluate C inputs in the system, the quantity of C in the plants and organic matter content in the first ten centimeters of soil were quantified at the end of the experiment (22.3 months). There was higher CO2 equivalent flux in the soil in the area with HR+L at 0.3 and 9.3 months after harvest, with no differences between the treatments WR and L. CO2 equivalent fluxes were similar among all treatments in the samplings performed at 15.8 and 22.3 months after harvest. No differences were observed in the treatments regarding organic matter content in the soil and C fixation in plant biomass.
The Many Dimensions of Mental Health and Personality: N=13, 626
Authors: Kang Weixi , Steffen Francois , Pineda Sònia , Widuch Kaya 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Individuals are different in a relatively constant pattern of thoughts, feeling, behaviors, which are called personality traits. Mental health is a condition of well-being in which people may reach their full potential and deal effectively with stress, work efficiently, and contribute to their communities. Indeed, the link between personality and mental health as indicated by general health questionnaires (GHQ) has been well-established according to evidence found by decades of research. However, GHQ comprises many questions asking about different dimensions of mental health. It is unclear whether or not these components are associated with dimensions of personality. In this paper, we try to address this question. We replicated the factor structure of GHQ-12 and found that not all components of GHQ-12 are significant predictors of personality. Our study is the first study that used mental health to predict personality and argue against the notion that all subcomponents of mental health are associated with all dimensions of personality.
Mechanism of Cr(VI) reduction by an indigenous Rhizobium pusense CR02 isolated from chromite mining quarry water (CMQW) at Sukinda valley, India
Authors: Sahoo Hrudananda , Kisku Kanika , Varadwaj Kumar S.K. , Acharya Prasannajit , Naik Umesh Chandra 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Toxicological assessment of CMQW generated due to chromite mining activities at Sukinda, valley has revealed high chromium contamination along with Zn and Fe. The present study focused on mechanism of chromate reduction by an indigenous multi-metal tolerant bacterium Rhizobium pusense CR02 isolated from CMQW. Isolated strain has shown resistance upto (520 mg/L) of Cr(VI) with IC50 value of 385.4 mg/L. The highest reduction rate 8.6×10-2/h was recorded with 20 mg/L of initial concentration of Cr(VI). Extracellular (3.06±0.012 U/mL), intracellular (3.60±0.13 U/mL) and membrane (1.89±0.01 U/mL) associated chromate reductases were found to be involved for reduction. The extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) produced by the isolate also enhanced reduction activity of 46.32±1.69 mg/L after 72 h with initial concentration of 50 mg/L. FTIR analysis revealed the involvement of functional groups –OH, -CO and –NH for Cr(VI) biosorption whereas P=O, -CO-NH- and -COOH interacted with Cr(III). Zeta potential with less negative surface charge favored reduction of Cr(VI). Treatment of CMQW by bacterial isolate detoxified Cr(VI) minimizing chromosomal aberrations in root cells of Allium cepa L., suggesting the role of Rhizobium pusense CR02 as a promising bio-agent for Cr(VI) detoxification.
Toxic Effects on Dunaliella salina, Mysidopsis bahia, and Mugilogobius chulae from Ship Exhaust Gas Closed-loop Scrubber Wash Water
Authors: Ji Zhiyi , Yang Yunqi , Zhu Ying , Ling Yun , Ren Dezhang , Huo Zhibao , Zhang Nahui 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
To meet the strict requirements of reducing sulfur emission, more and more commercial ships have installed exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCSs). However, wash water produced during cleaning process is discharged back to the marine environment. We investigated effects of the closed-loop scrubber (natrium-alkali method) wash water on three trophic species. Severe toxic effects were found when Dunaliella salina, Mysidopsis bahia and Mugilogobius chulae were exposed to 0.63-6.25, 0.63-10 and 1.25-20% concentrations of wash water, respectively. EC50-96 h of D. salina was 2.48%, corresponding to total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) or heavy metals were 22.81, 23.67 µg L−1. LC50-7 d of M. bahia and M. chulae were 3.57 and 20.50%. The LOEC of M. bahia and M. chulae were 1.25% and 2.5%, corresponding to total PAHs and heavy metals were 11.50, 11.93 and 22.99, 23.86 µg L−1. M. bahia’s body weight was negatively correlated with concentrations of wash water. Although wash water contained high concentrations of PAHs (e.g., naphthalene) and heavy metals (e.g., Cr, Ni, Cu and Zn), none of the single pollutant could explain the high toxicity of wash water. The measured toxicity might arise from synergistic effects among several contaminants or from other more toxic contaminants we know very little about. We highly recommend that wash water should be treated prior to being discharged to the marine environment.
NCOA4 is a Prognostic Biomarker Associated with Immune Infiltrates in Glioblastoma
Authors: Liu Lingyu , Liu Yufei 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Background Glioblastoma (GBM) is a malignant primary craniocerebral tumor with median survival of less than 15 months. Nuclear receptor coactivator 4 (NCOA4) can regulate the growth of various malignant tumors by participating in various biological processes. However, in glioblastoma, the specific regulatory role and mechanism of NCOA4 have not been clearly explained.Methods We collected GBM patient information from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). The expression of NCOA4 in GBM and normal tissues and the relationship between NCOA4 and various clinicopathological features, further the enrichment pathway of NCOA4 as well as the relationship between NCOA4 and prognosis of patients and the NCOA4-related nomogram for patient survival were analyzed by various bioinformatic tools including Wilcoxon rank sum test, Logistic regression analysis, Gene ontology term analysis (GO), Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA), Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression comprehensively.Results Our study showed that NCOA4 was significantly overexpressed in GBM, and the higher the expression of NCOA4, the longer the survival. In order to further explore the potential role of NCOA4, we conducted enrichment analysis on NCOA4, established a NCOA4-related PPI network. We found that the expression of NCOA4 was negatively interrelated with the infiltration degree of NK CD56bright cells, and positively interrelated with the infiltration degree of mast cells, B cells, T cells, T helper cells. We created a Nomogram in order to predict the prognosis of patients with GBM.Conclusion High expression of NCOA4 is associated with better prognosis and is associated with immune cell infiltration in GBM.
Depression and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases
Authors: Sundström Jacqueline , Rahm Sol-Britt 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
This cross-sectional study was carried out to find prevalence and possible relation between decreased quality of life and depression among patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Aims: Due to possible common biological pathways between inflammation in IBD and depression and due to the high burden of depression on both patient and health care institution, it is important to identify and initiate treatment to improve quality of life, disease outcome and reversed events associated with depression. Methods: 41 patients with either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis participated in a questionnaire-based interview. Beck’s depression inventory was used for depression assessment and quality of life. Peripheral blood was collected for analyzing inflammatory and anemia markers. Data was then used for statistical analysis. Results: most patients were clinically free of depression. However, there was a strong correlation between number of exacerbations and depression in patients with Ulcerative Colitis, there was a negative correlation between serum leukocytes and depression, and the use of Mesalazine had a protective effect. Conclusion: inflammation in the gut may provoke depressive phenotype and vice versa. This may be caused by biological, social and psychological factors. Depression may also cause decreased quality of life, why it is necessary to identify these symptoms early and thereby reduce the risk of decreased quality of life.
Impact of amendment with hog, cattle manure, and biochar on N2O, CO2, and CH4 fluxes of two contrasting temperate prairie agricultural soils
Authors: Hangs Ryan D , Schoenau Jeff 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Liquid hog manure (LHM) and solid cattle manure (SCM) are valuable soil amendments for the nutrients and organic matter they augment. However, desire to mitigate the N2O, CO2, and CH4 fluxes associated with their use has led to the question of whether biochar co-applied with LHM and SCM could mitigate these greenhouse gas fluxes. A split-plot design was used at two agricultural field sites with contrasting soil types (Brown and Black) in Saskatchewan, Canada, to assess the effect of LHM and SCM (100 kg N ha-1), alone and in combination with two different biochars applied at 8 Mg C ha-1; produced using either slow or fast pyrolysis of willow (Salix spp.) feedstock. Intact cores were collected from the plots and the N2O, CO2, and CH4 fluxes were measured during a six-week lab incubation. The cumulative N2O emissions (37.9-1956.8 mg m-2), net CO2 fluxes (665.2-1233.2 g m-2), and CH4 consumption (28.3-90.0 mg m-2) were consistent with previously reported Canadian temperate agricultural soils, with and without LHM, SCM, or biochar addition. The impact of manure amendment on greenhouse gas fluxes was more apparent with LHM than SCM; reflecting higher inorganic N content, narrower C:N, and more easily mineralizable carbon in LHM. Overall, co-applying biochar with the manure sources reduced the manure-related N2O emissions 31.5 to 43.1% and increased CH4 consumption 94.1% to 2.1× compared with manure alone. Regardless of soil type, neither of the biochars co-applied with the manures affected the net CO2 fluxes compared with manure alone. The N2O emissions were principally influenced by the impact of biochar addition on NO3-N supply and pH, while the net CO2 fluxes were controlled by the opposing effects of heterotrophic (i.e., CO2 production) and autotrophic (i.e., CO2 consumption) respiration. The CH4 consumption was related to the NH4-N supply and its influence on autotrophic methanotrophy. Co-application of biochar along with manure, particularly the combination of slow pyrolysis biochar and LHM, decreased N2O emissions and increased CH4 consumption in these young temperate prairie soils; presumably, through enhanced abiotic sorption and biotic N immobilization, in addition to promoting greater methanotrophic activity.
Gravidity, Parity and Knee Breadth at Midlife – a Population-based Cohort Study
Authors: Junno Juho-Antti , Keisu Asla , Niinimäki Maarit , Niinimäki Jaakko , Lehenkari Petri , Oura Petteri 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Introduction: Gestation increases the biomechanical loading of lower extremities. Gestational loading may influence anthropometrics of articular surfaces in similar means as bone diaphyseal properties. This study aimed to investigate whether gravidity (i.e. number of pregnancies) and parity (i.e. number of deliveries) is associated with knee breadth among middle-aged women. Methods: The study sample comprised 815 women from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. At the age of 46, questionnaires were used to enquire gravidity and parity, and knee radiographs were used to obtain two knee breadth parameters (tibial plateau mediolateral breadth (TPML) and femoral condylar mediolateral breadth (FCML)) as representatives of articular size. The associations of gravidity and parity with knee breadth were analyzed using general linear models with adjustments for height, weight, leisure-time physical activity, smoking, and education years.Results: In the fully adjusted models, gravidity and parity showed positive associations with knee breadth. Each pregnancy was associated with 0.11—0.14% or 0.08—0.10 mm larger knee breath (p ≤ 0.045), and each delivery accounted for an increase of 0.20% or 0.14 mm in knee breadth (p ≤ 0.008). Between-group comparisons showed that multiparous women had 0.68—1.01% or 0.49—0.71 mm larger knee breath than nulli- and primiparous women (p ≤ 0.021).Conclusions: Pregnancies and deliveries seem to increase the mediolateral breadth of the knee. This increase is potentially associated with increased biomechanical loadings during gestation.
Green-synthesis of superparamagnetic Fe3O4/alginate bio-nanocomposites for heavy metal contamination removal from industrial wastewater
Authors: Ince Muharrem , INCE OLCAY KAPLAN , Aydogdu Burcu , Alp Hevidar 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
In present study, an efficient superparamagnetic Fe3O4/alginate nanocomposite material (SPFe3O4/alg-NCM) was green-synthesized and used as nanosorbent to remove some heavy metals from industrial wastewater. Green-synthesized SPFe3O4/alg-NCM was characterized by using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) with attenuated total reflection (ATR) unit, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) techniques. For determination the experimental conditions to ensure maximum adsorption capacity and to find the effects of various variables including initial heavy metal concentration and flow rate on the adsorption efficiency in column system central compoiste design (CCD) was used. To predict of responses and ANOVA a regression model were derived from CCD. The adsorption efficiencies and capacities of SPFe3O4/alg-NCM were calculated as 31.93 mg g-1 for Cd2+ and 58.8 mg g-1 for Co2+. The obtained results have proven that nanosorbent can be used successfully and effectively to remove metals from industrial wastewaters. In addition, being reusable and inexpensive are other important advantages of nanosorbent.
Adaptive dynamic surface constraint control of rolling mill torsional vibration under current harmonic
Authors: Chen Shuzong , Jia Cheng , Hua Changchun , Chen Jiaqiang 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
In this paper, an adaptive dynamic surface control strategy is proposed to suppress torsional vibration, for the main drive system of rolling mill with nonlinear friction, nonlinear damping, current harmonic, time-varying stiffffness and unknown disturbance. A disturbance observer is proposed to estimate the external disturbance. Based on the adaptive estimation of harmonic amplitude, a fifinite time predetermined performance control method is proposed to make the speed tracking error of main drive system converge to the prescribed boundary in a given time. The torque control law of the motor is obtained based on the backstepping method, and the stability of the closed-loop system is strictly proved by Lyapunov theory. The actual numerical simulation verififies the effffectiveness of the proposed control strategy.
Alteration of Symbiotic Microbiome Following the Decline of Korean Fir (Abies Koreana) and Its Relationship with Soil Environment in Regions of Mt. Hallasan, Jeju Island, the Republic of Korea
Authors: Jeong Minsoo , Tagele Setu Bazie , Kim Min-Ji , Ko Suk-Hyung , Kim Kwon-Su , Koh Jung-Goon , Jung Da-Ryung , Jo YoungJae , Jung YeonGyun , Park Yeong-Jun , Kim Min-Sueng , Lim Kyeongmo , Shin Jae-Ho 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Background
The Abies koreana (Korean fir) population is declining at an accelerating rate on Mt. Hallasan in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. Several prior studies have reported various inconclusive reasons, indicating that additional data, such as data on microbial communities that promote plant growth and resistance to abiotic stresses, are required to further understand the phenomena. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first investigation that documents the changes in the microbial community as the result of the decline of the Korean fir forest. Here, high throughput sequencing data were provided for the rhizosphere microbiome of a Korean fir, identifying the bacterial and fungal composition differences between the rhizosphere soil of healthy Korean fir (HKF) and dead Korean fir (DKF).
Results
The results showed that the DKF soil of the fungal community was distinctly separated from the HKF soil. Interestingly, HKF soil comprised dominant symbiotic fungi (Russula, Sebacina, Inocybe, and Phenoliferia), whereas the microbial composition in DKF samples comprised abundant saprotrophs, such as Trichoderma, Ascocoryne, and Umbelopsis. It was also observed that symbiotic fungi, such as Russula, act as a hub in the co-occurrence network. Additionally, the representative fungal genera in HKF soil had a strong positive correlation with only a few soil physicochemical features: K+, Na+, Avail P, and cation exchange capacity (CEC).
Conclusions
Our findings shed light on the rhizosphere microbiota of dead and live A. koreana plants and their relationship with edaphic factors. The woody plant-associated symbiotic fungi, including ECMs, was also highlighted as a potential strategy to enhance the Korean fir forest ecosystem health.