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Nutrition & Dietetics
Diogo Vale, Clelia de Oliveira Lyra, Natalie Marinho Dantas, Maria Eduarda da Costa Andrade, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli da Costa Oliveira
Summary: Brazilian adolescents have diverse dietary and nutritional profiles, which are influenced by sociopolitical and economic contexts, family material and school circumstances, and the behavioral and psychosocial health factors of individuals.
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Food Science & Technology
Lucia Gonzalez-Mulero, Cristina Delgado-Andrade, Francisco J. Morales, Marta Mesias
Summary: Acrylamide content of foods served at breakfast and lunch in Spanish school canteens was evaluated using a duplicate diet method in this study. Biscuits had the highest acrylamide values, exceeding the European Regulation benchmark level. Breakfasts were the major contributors in the lower bound scenario, while lunches were the main responsible in the upper bound scenario.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas Hormenu
Summary: This study examined the dietary practices, socio-demographic disparities, and factors influencing dietary choices among in-school adolescents in Ghana. The prevalence of healthy dietary practices was found to be low, while the consumption of soft drinks and sweets was high. Gender, academic performance, and geographical location were significantly associated with dietary practices among in-school adolescents in the region.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaohui Wang, Bo Wu, Guogen Sun, Jia Gao, Teng Huang, Jing Liu, Qing Zhou, Xiaoyu He, Shu Zhang, Cong-Yi Wang, Zixiong Zhang, He Zhu
Summary: Imbalanced nutrient intake leads to abnormal energy metabolism and obesity. Selenium-rich foods have been suggested to alleviate obesity and improve public health, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study found that supplementation of selenomethionine (SeMet) at 150 μg/kg effectively protected against obesity and insulin resistance, while promoting energy expenditure through the beiging process in white adipose tissue. Additionally, SeMet was found to promote the differentiation of beige adipocytes. These findings highlight the potential of SeMet supplementation in attenuating high-fat diet-induced obesity and its association with type 2 diabetes.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Yanjun Zhou, Haixia Sui, Yibaina Wang, Ling Yong, Lei Zhang, Jiang Liang, Jing Zhou, Lili Xu, Yanxu Zhong, Jinyao Chen, Yan Song
Summary: A duplicate diet collection method was used to estimate dietary exposure to glutamates in children aged 2-5 years in selected provinces of China. Results showed that glutamates content was highest in mixed meals, followed by powdered formula and milk and dairy products. The total mean daily dietary exposure for subjects was below the recommended daily intake by regulatory authorities, indicating a low risk of glutamates exposure in this group.
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Environmental Sciences
Yujie Ning, Minhan Hu, Sijie Chen, Feiyu Zhang, Xiaodong Yang, Qingping Zhang, Yi Gong, Ruitian Huang, Yanli Liu, Feihong Chen, Leilei Pei, Xiong Guo, Lianke Kang, Xinyi Wang, Yan Zhang, Xi Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the selenium intake of children in endemic areas after termination of selenium supplementation, and evaluate their nutritional status and dietary structure. The results showed that the selenium levels and dietary selenium intake of children in endemic areas were significantly lower than those in non-endemic areas. The dietary structure of children in endemic areas was undiversified, leading to limited intake of multiple nutrients.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yukiko Fujii, Giulia Poma, Govindan Malarvannan, Fumio Soeda, Akihisa Toda, Koichi Haraguchi, Adrian Covaci
Summary: The study measured the levels of selected organohalogenated contaminants in complete meal sets of Japanese infants and found that DDTs and PCBs were the highest among the POP groups. The intake of these pollutants mainly came from food, with seafood and seaweed consumption showing correlations with certain contaminants. Seaweed was identified as a potential exposure source of TBP, based on analysis of seaweed samples and dietary intake data.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Harry Sultan, Jessie P. Buckley, Heidi J. Kalkwarf, Kim M. Cecil, Aimin Chen, Bruce P. Lanphear, Kimberly Yolton, Joseph M. Braun
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between dietary quality and macronutrient intake with serum PFAS concentrations in US adolescents, and found that higher dietary quality and dietary fiber intake were associated with lower PFAS concentrations. These findings can inform future policies in reducing human exposure to PFAS.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lara Gomes Suhett, Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff, Bruna Clemente Cota, Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro, Nitin Shivappa, James R. Hebert, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Juliana Farias de Novaes
Summary: The study analyzed the association between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) or the children's C-DII and cardiometabolic risk and inflammatory biomarkers in children and adolescents. All papers found a positive association, indicating that a proinflammatory diet is linked to a higher risk of early development of cardiometabolic and inflammatory changes during childhood.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
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Sport Sciences
Andreas Froberg, Anna-Karin Lindroos, Lotta Moraeus, Emma Patterson, Eva Warensjo Lemming, Gisela Nyberg
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between participation in leisure-time organised physical activity (LTOPA) and dietary intake in Swedish adolescents. The study found that LTOPA was associated with lower sugar-sweetened beverages intake among boys and girls, higher fruit intake among boys, and lower vegetable intake among girls. However, LTOPA was unrelated to overall healthy eating index and candy intake.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Liguori, Rebecca Pradeilles, Amos Laar, Francis Zotor, Akua Tandoh, Senam Klomegah, Hibbah A. Osei-Kwasi, Agnes Le Port, Nicolas Bricas, Richmond Aryeetey, Robert Akparibo, Paula Griffiths, Michelle Holdsworth
Summary: Evidence on the individual-level drivers of dietary behaviours in deprived urban contexts in Africa is limited. This study used qualitative Photovoice interviews to identify 37 factors across four domains (biological, demographic, cognitions, and practices) that influence dietary behaviours. Income/wealth, nutrition knowledge, and cooking skills were found to be important facilitators or barriers to healthy eating. Additionally, pregnancy/lactating status and the wider food environment were also found to influence dietary behaviours.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sofia Alfaro-Gonzalez, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil
Summary: The present study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and psychological problems and to examine the relationship between different food groups of the MedDiet and various patterns of psychosocial health problems among Spanish adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 700 adolescents aged 12 to 17. Adherence to the MedDiet was measured using the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for Children and Teenagers (KIDMED), while psychosocial health problems were assessed with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The findings revealed that adolescents with low adherence to the MedDiet had higher scores in SDQ total difficulties, conduct problems, and hyperactivity problems, and lower scores in pro-social behavior compared to those with medium and high adherence. Additionally, the intake of fruits, nuts, and legumes was associated with better psychosocial health, whereas consuming sweets, skipping breakfast, or having a high consumption of pasta or rice for more than 5 weeks was linked to higher psychosocial health problems. These results suggest that higher adherence to the MedDiet may have positive effects on psychosocial health in adolescents.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Katarzyna Socha, Katarzyna Klimiuk, Sylwia K. Naliwajko, Jolanta Soroczynska, Anna Puscion-Jakubik, Renata Markiewicz-Zukowska, Jan Kochanowicz
Summary: The study examined selenium, copper, zinc, and total antioxidant status (TAS) in the serum of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) compared to healthy individuals. Lower concentrations of selenium, zinc, and TAS, as well as a higher copper:zinc ratio, were observed in the serum of AD patients. Dietary habits were found to have a significant impact on the concentrations of these parameters in the serum of individuals with AD.
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Food Science & Technology
Xiaodan Wang, Nannan Qiu, Chi Zhang, Shuang Zhou, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu, Yun Yun Gong
Summary: This study evaluated DON exposure in 199 Chinese population samples from Anhui Province, with the highest concentrations found in wheat-based products. Adolescents showed elevated contaminant levels, indicating a potential health risk. The excretion rate of adolescents was approximately 2.5 times that of adult participants, possibly indicative of higher metabolic activity, requiring further investigation.
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Veterinary Sciences
Javiera Perez-Valenzuela, Madelaine Mejias, Daniela Ortiz, Pablo Salgado, Liliana Montt, Ignacio Chavez-Baez, Francisca Vera-Tamargo, Dinka Mandakovic, Jurij Wacyk, Rodrigo Pulgar
Summary: Selenium supplementation can improve the response of salmonids to P. salmonis infection, reducing cell mortality and increasing antioxidant capacity.
VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Gregor Muri, Branko Cermelj, Radojko Jacimovic, Tina Ravnikar, Andrej Smuc, Janja Tursic, Polona Vreca
JOURNAL OF PALEOLIMNOLOGY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Radojko Jacimovic, Maria Angela de B. C. Menezes, Gregory Kennedy, Peter Vermaercke
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Aimor Dutra Neto, Maria Angela de B. C. Menezes, Ana Clara Oliveira Pelaes, Radojko Jacimovic
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Lojze Gacnik, Klemen Ambrozic, Sebastjan Rupnik, Vladimir Radulovic, Radojko Jacimovic
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ana Jerse, Radojko Jacimovic, Nina Kacjan Marsic, Mateja Germ, Helena Sircelj, Vekoslava Stibilj
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2018)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Tricia Hoffmann, Radojko Jacimovic, Lian Jie Bay, Julieta Griboff, Marta Jagodic, Magdalena Monferran, Nives Ogrinc, Ivan Podkolzin, Daniel Wunderlin, Jose Almirall
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Majda Pavlin, Arkadij Popovic, Radojko Jacimovic, Milena Horvat
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Borut Smodis, Ljudmila Benedik, Radojko Jacimovic
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Editorial Material
Instruments & Instrumentation
N. Hatamleh, M. Puelles, H. Lozano, M. Khan, L. Yang, I. G. Pihillagawa, K. Nadeau, Z. Mester, C. Wei, X. Li, D. W. M. Sin, W. H. Fung, Y. T. Tsoi, L. Bergamaschi, T. O. Okumu, C. Uribe, A. Stakheev, R. Shin, R. Jacimovic, U. Thiengmanee, H. Klich, J. Raouf, N. Chaabene, S. Chaieb, H. T. Ngo
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Chemistry, Analytical
Hana Cho, Kishore B. Dasari, Radojko Jacimovic, Rolf Zeisler, Nicholas E. Sharp, Sun-Ha Kim, Gwang Min Sun, Yong-Hyeon Yim
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kishore B. Dasari, Hana Cho, Radojko Jacimovic, Gwang-Min Sun, Yong-Hyeon Yim
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gregor Muri, Milena Horvat, Joze Kotnik, Bostjan Muri, Polona Vreca, Radojko Jacimovic
Summary: Analysis of sediment core from Triglav Lake in Slovenia revealed different distribution patterns of elements, with some associated with organic matter and others with redox sensitivity. Two events around 1915 and in the 1940s/1950s were identified, both linked to increased inputs of allochthonous material. These events significantly affected the distribution of elements in the lake.
JOURNAL OF PALEOLIMNOLOGY
(2021)
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Physics, Nuclear
V Radulovic, R. Jacimovic, A. Pungercic, I Vavtar, L. Snoj, A. Trkov
NUCLEAR DATA SHEETS
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hana Cho, Kishore B. Dasari, Myung Chul Lim, Gwang Min Sun, Radojko Jacimovic, Yong-Hyeon Yim
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Angela de B. C. Menezes, Ingrid Falnoga, Zdenka Slejkovec, Radojko Jacimovic, Nilton Couto, Eleonora Deschamps, Jadran Faganeli
ACTA CHIMICA SLOVENICA
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)