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Enzymatic Time-Temperature Indicator Prototype Developed by Immobilizing Laccase on Electrospun Fibers to Predict Lactic Acid Bacterial Growth in Milk during Storage

Nanomaterials, 2021
Laccase was immobilized on a chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/tetraethylorthosilicate electrospun film (ceCPTL) and colored with guaiacol to obtain a laccase time–temperature indicator (TTI) prototype.
Ting-Yu Tsai, Shih-Hsin Chen, Li-Chen Chen, Shih-Bin Lin, Shyi-Neng Lou, Yen-Hui Chen, Hui-Huang Chen   +6 more
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Alcohol-impaired driving in US counties, 2002–2012

Population Health Metrics, 2018
Background Excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol-impaired driving remain significant public health problems, leading to considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly among younger populations.
Jacob E. Sunshine, Laura Dwyer-Lindgren, Alan Chen, Sam R. Sharar, Erin B. Palmisano, Eileen M. Bulger, Ali H. Mokdad   +6 more
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Chemical Composition and Chronic Toxicity of Disc-Cultured Antrodia cinnamomea Fruiting Bodies

Toxics, 2022
Antrodia cinnamomea (AC) is a popular fungus for use as folk medicine in health maintenance and disease prevention and treatment. Disc culture is a novel technique for producing AC fruiting bodies. This study aimed to investigate the bioactive components
Shou-Chou Liu, Tung-Ying Wu, Tai-Hao Hsu, Ming-Nan Lai, Yang-Chang Wu, Lean-Teik Ng   +5 more
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Embracing inclusivity: the case against the term 'citizen science' [PDF]

Research Ideas and Outcomes
Participatory science and "amateur" participation in scientific data collection and work has been common for hundreds of years, but has become a more formalised field of practice in recent decades.
Christine Christian, Gilbert Gwilliam III, Matt von Konrat, June Ahn, Colleen Bailey, Daniel Dodinval, Elizabeth R. Ellwood, Kate Golembiewski, Lila Higgins, Camille Jones, Vanessa Martinez, Miguel Ordeñana, Gregory Pauly   +12 more
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Revisiting the effects of exercise on cerebral neurovascular functions in rats using multimodal assessment techniques

iScience, 2023
Summary: Physical activity in the form of aerobic exercise has many beneficial effects on brain function. Here, we aim to revisit the effects of exercise on brain morphology and neurovascular organization using a rat running model.
Shaoyu Yen, Hong-Yi Wu, Yuhling Wang, Chih-Mao Huang, Changwei W. Wu, Jyh-Horng Chen, Lun-De Liao   +6 more
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Complex Tannins Isolated from Jelly Fig Achenes Affect Pectin Gelation through Non-Specific Inhibitory Effect on Pectin Methylesterase

Molecules, 2019
Jelly fig (Ficus awkeotsang Makino) is used to prepare drinks and desserts in Asia, owing to the gelling capability of its pectin via endogenous pectin methylesterase (PE) catalyzation.
Shang-Ta Wang, You-Jiang Feng, Ying-Jang Lai, Nan-Wei Su   +3 more
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Influence of Bioadditives Made from Sugarcane Bagasse on Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

International Journal of Polymer Science, 2020
To achieve a sustainable bioeconomy, various bioderived additives have been developed to produce biocomposites, but only a handful of research on biocomposites focuses on the effect of bioderived additives on interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs ...
Kuan-Liang Liu, Pei-Yu Kuo, Jin-Lin Han, Kuo-Huang Hsieh   +3 more
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Parameter Estimation of the Thermal Network Model of a Machine Tool Spindle by Self-made Bluetooth Temperature Sensor Module

Sensors, 2018
Thermal characteristic analysis is essential for machine tool spindles because sudden failures may occur due to unexpected thermal issue. This article presents a lumped-parameter Thermal Network Model (TNM) and its parameter estimation scheme, including ...
Yuan-Chieh Lo, Yuh-Chung Hu, Pei-Zen Chang   +2 more
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Retrieve the Optimal Parameters and Structures of Adaptive Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System for Typhoon Precipitation Forecast Modeling

Advances in Meteorology, 2015
This study aims to construct a typhoon precipitation forecast model providing forecasts one to six hours in advance using optimal model parameters and structures retrieved from a combination of the adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS ...
Chien-Lin Huang, Nien-Sheng Hsu, Chih-Chiang Wei, Chun-Wen Lo   +3 more
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Subsurface Structure, Fault Zone Characteristicsand Stress State in Scientific Drill Holes of Taiwan Chelungpu Fault Drilling Project [PDF]

Scientific Drilling, 2007
No abstract available.
J.-H. Hung, K.-F. Ma, C.-Y. Wang, S.-R. Song, H. Ito, W. Lin, E.-C. Yeh   +6 more
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