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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingwen Zhu, Anqi Qiu
Summary: This study constructed a multimodal brain atlas for a Chinese aging population, including T1, HARDI, and rs-fMRI atlases. Using spectral clustering, 20 brain functional networks were generated, and joint independent component analysis was used to explore coherent markers for aging and gender.
Review
Plant Sciences
Boda Ravi Kiran, S. Venkata Mohan
Summary: Microalgae, versatile photosynthetic microorganisms with rich species diversity and biomass production potential, play a crucial role in nutraceuticals, functional foods, and animal/aquaculture feed industries through their bioactive compounds. Recent interest in industrial production of microalgal-based bioactive compounds through biotechnological interventions highlights their potential for human health and environmental sustainability.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Dharmendra Kumar, Milan Kumar Lal, Som Dutt, Pinky Raigond, Sushil Sudhakar Changan, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Kumar Nishant Chourasia, Vikas Mangal, Brajesh Singh
Summary: The current trend of health-conscious consumers and healthy food habits has led researchers to explore the development of food products with synbiotic benefits. This review article explores the alternative sources of probiotics and highlights various methods for making non-dairy synbiotics based on dietary fibers.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shoufu Lin, Lian Xiao, Xiaojiong Wang
Summary: This study investigates the negative impact of air pollution on technological innovation, mainly manifested in hindering innovation output and crowding out innovation funds. Innovation fund input plays a mediating role between air pollution and technological innovation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jennifer C. Taylor, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Juliana Chen, Julia M. Gauglitz, Dina Hamideh, Marta M. Jankowska, Abigail J. Johnson, Anna Rangan, Donna Spruijt-Metz, Jiue-An Yang, Eric Hekler
Summary: The study of food consumption and related concepts faces challenges in defining and measuring consumption processes. This paper introduces a consumption process framework as a tool to support researchers in conceptualizing these processes and promoting collaboration between theoreticians, practitioners, and methodologists.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Economics
Martin Kalthaus, Jiatang Sun
Summary: This study found that monetary subsidies provided by regional governments play a decisive role in the diffusion of electric vehicles, while the diminishing effects of subsidies from the central government over time, non-monetary ownership policies, and the availability of public charging infrastructure are also important factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Social Issues
Jan Henrik Gruenhagen, Stephen Cox, Rachel Parker
Summary: This study examines the drivers and barriers to technology development, adoption, and diffusion in an innovation system. By analyzing case study data, the research identifies the prevailing factors influencing technology developers in the mining industry and establishes connections to key innovation processes at the firm level. The study also explores strategies employed by firms to overcome barriers and enhance innovation processes.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yi-Zhen Huang, Zheng Jin, Zhe-Ming Wang, Li-Bo Qi, Shuang Song, Bei-Wei Zhu, Xiu-Ping Dong
Summary: Oral diseases are a major global public health issue influenced by various factors. The main prevention strategy is inhibiting plaque bacteria growth through tooth brushing and other methods. Marine bioactive compounds show promise for oral health but have been understudied so far.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Horticulture
Vikas Kumar, Ramandeep Kaur, Poonam Aggarwal, Gurvinder Singh
Summary: Citrus fruits are well-known for their nutritional and medicinal value, thanks to their desirable phytochemical profile. However, some lesser-known citrus species are underutilized and only known to local communities. These species are rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, antioxidants, carotenoids, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Studies have shown their potential as antioxidants, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-atherosclerosis agents, as well as regulators of glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. This review explores the bioactive and medicinal properties of these underutilized citrus species and highlights their potential in the food and pharmaceutical industry. Further studies on large scale processing and clinical trials are recommended to fully explore their health potential.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu, Thanh-Do Le, Itthanan Suttikhana, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: The global population of 8 billion people requires dietary protein from sustainable sources. Hemp proteins and peptides have gained interest worldwide and are reported to have various health benefits. This study focuses on the composition and nutrition of hemp protein, as well as the production of hemp peptides. The goal is to explore the therapeutic potential of hemp peptides for multiple diseases.
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Business
Sebastian Losacker
Summary: This paper investigates the spatial diffusion of green technologies through analyzing a patent licensing network. The findings suggest that geographic proximity, network effects, and local technology supply and demand are all important factors influencing the diffusion process. Additionally, the study identifies the complex role of environmental regulations.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Chun Yang, Xuqi Chen, Jie Sun, Chao Gu
Summary: This paper aims to model consumers' perceptions and preferences toward alternative foods. The role of food innovation quality (FIQ) and consumer expectations are discussed, highlighting the importance of meeting consumer expectations in promoting alternative foods. The paper suggests that promoting alternative foods through innovative design can energize the market, alleviate meat production issues, and increase the sustainability of food production.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Guo-Qing Huang, Fu-Sheng Tsai
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased hunger among millions around the world, especially impacting the poor. Food security and tourism poverty alleviation are intertwined when discussing social issues and development.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Yurong Cai, Pengfei Zhou, Yiting Zhang, Yang Shen
Summary: This study investigates the impact of natural resources on carbon emissions in China from 1989 to 2021, as well as other critical control factors such as forest exploitation, technological innovation, and GDP. The findings indicate that coal, forest, gas and mineral rents have a positive impact on emissions. These results have policy implications for halting the overexploitation of natural resources and the continued logging of China's forests.
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Environmental Sciences
Chunhui Zhu, Yuncai Ning, Xudong Sun, Muhammad Abdullah
Summary: The idea of using energy taxes and innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable energy future is becoming popular. A study examines the asymmetric impact of energy taxes and innovation on CO2 emissions in China using linear and nonlinear ARDL econometric methods. The results show that long-term increases in energy taxes, energy technological innovation, and financial development lead to reduced CO2 emissions, while economic development leads to increased CO2 emissions. In the short run, energy taxes and energy technological innovation reduce CO2 emissions, while financial development promotes CO2 emissions. Chinese policymakers should focus on promoting energy taxes and innovations to achieve green sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
