Article
Food Science & Technology
Benedetta Coluccia, Giulio Paolo Agnusdei, Pier Paolo Miglietta, Federica De Leo
Summary: The study provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the agri-food sector, highlighting the vulnerability of fresh and perishable products and the resilience of transport and logistics in ensuring the supply of storable products. It serves as a valuable tool for researchers, policy makers, and managers to develop suitable strategies for sector resilience during unprecedented times.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Trey Malone, K. Aleks Schaefer, Jayson L. Lusk
Summary: The pandemic caused retail and farm-gate prices for table eggs to increase significantly, while prices for breaking stock eggs decreased. FDA regulatory changes played a role in pushing prices back towards pre-pandemic levels. The decrease in premiums for credence attributes suggests that consumer willingness-to-pay for animal welfare and environmental sustainability has declined during the pandemic.
Article
Business
Lu Yang, Jun Zhang, Xiutian Shi
Summary: The research demonstrates that platforms and suppliers in the supply chain can enhance consumer trust by adopting blockchain technology, leading to an all-win situation. However, not all supply chain contracts can achieve coordination in the presence of blockchain.
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Business
Alok Raj, Abheek Anjan Mukherjee, Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour, Samir K. Srivastava
Summary: This paper investigates the challenges faced by manufacturing organizations in emerging economies due to the COVID-19 outbreak, using a conceptual framework based on the dynamic capability theory. Ten major challenges are identified and their relationships are analyzed using the Grey-Decision-making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory method. The scarcity of labor and material are found to be the most significant challenges, with inconsistency of supply being the challenge most correlated with other factors. The paper also provides guidelines and strategies for addressing supply chain challenges post-COVID-19 outbreak.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Jeff Luckstead, Rodolfo M. Nayga, Heather A. Snell
Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on labor in the food supply chain and workers' decisions to accept essential jobs is discussed, with results suggesting that respondents shifted their views towards food being a national security issue and showed increased empathy for H-2A workers. Regression analysis indicates that gender, current agricultural work experience, and information on COVID-19 and agricultural field workers influenced respondents' attitudes.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amin N. Olaimat, Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Mohammad O. Nour, Tareq M. Osaili, Hana Alkhalidy, Murad Al-Holy, Mutamed Ayyash, Richard A. Holley
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of restaurant owners and workers in Jordan regarding COVID-19, as well as the impact of COVID-19 precautions on food safety measures in foodservice establishments. The findings revealed that only a small percentage of workers had good knowledge about COVID-19, but most had positive attitudes and decent practices. Some participants observed that the precautions and preventive measures implemented during the pandemic improved the application of key food safety regulations at their workplaces. However, more training is needed to ensure effective implementation of regulations, prevent the spread of COVID-19 and food-borne pathogens, and enhance food safety.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Sube Singh, Ramesh Kumar, Rohit Panchal, Manoj Kumar Tiwari
Summary: The deadly COVID-19 outbreak has not only taken lives and crippled the economy, but it has also disrupted supply chains across various sectors. The study reveals challenges in matching supply and demand in food supply chains during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of resilient supply chains in times of crisis. The proposed simulation model aims to develop a responsive and robust food supply chain network to adapt to changing demands and travel restrictions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mojtaba Palouj, Rasool Lavaei Adaryani, Amir Alambeigi, Maryam Movarej, Yahya Safi Sis
Summary: This study surveyed the impact of the coronavirus on the poultry supply chain and found that the pandemic significantly affected input supply and supply chain governance. Additionally, transportation-dependent stages were seriously impaired due to the persistence of the pandemic.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marta Wincewicz-Bosy, Adam Sadowski, Katarzyna Wasowska, Zbigniew Galar, Malgorzata Dymyt
Summary: This study is the first to reveal the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the military food supply chain in Poland. Through process mapping, the study illustrates the diversity of military food supply chains and focuses on the disruptions and dysfunctions affecting both internal and external supply chains. The contribution of this article lies in the identification of four types of internal military food supply chains using a situational crisis management approach, and providing practical guidance for addressing issues during the pandemic.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abderahman Rejeb, Karim Rejeb, Andrea Appolloni, Mohammad Iranmanesh, Horst Treiblmaier, Sandeep Jagtap
Summary: This study provides an overview of research on the food supply chain (FSC) during the COVID-19 pandemic using bibliometric techniques. The findings indicate a rapid expansion of FSC research during the pandemic, with a focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the FSC and agriculture, FSC resilience, food waste and insecurity, fisheries and aquaculture, blockchain technology, and governance and innovation.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Reza Yekta, Leily Vahid-Dastjerdi, Sahar Norouzbeigi, Amir M. Mortazavian
Summary: Currently, food products may act as potential carriers for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, leading to the suggestion of implementing precautionary measures in food processing units.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Carollyne Maragoni-Santos, Thaiza Serrano Pinheiro de Souza, Julia Rabelo Vaz Matheus, Talita Braga de Brito Nogueira, Douglas Xavier-Santos, Roberta Fontanive Miyahira, Adriane Elisabete Costa Antunes, Ana Elizabeth Cavalcante Fai
Summary: The article discusses food safety during the COVID-19 period, mentioning the unconfirmed transmission of the virus through food, emphasizing the strengthening of food safety and hygiene measures, and looking ahead to innovative food serving methods in the post-pandemic scenario.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruigang Wang, Gang Liu, Lin Zhou, Zhenni Yang, Zhenchuang Tang, Shijun Lu, Mingjun Zhao, Huiwu Sun, Chuang Ma, Guangyan Cheng
Summary: Addressing food loss along the supply chain in developing countries, especially China, is crucial due to limited data availability. A survey conducted from 2015 to 2019 reveals that China's animal product loss rate is comparatively lower than industrialized countries, but efforts should be made to mitigate increasing loss considering dietary structure changes and environmental challenges in the future.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jan M. Brauner, Soren Mindermann, Mrinank Sharma, David Johnston, John Salvatier, Tomas Gavenciak, Anna B. Stephenson, Gavin Leech, George Altman, Vladimir Mikulik, Alexander John Norman, Joshua Teperowski Monrad, Tamay Besiroglu, Hong Ge, Meghan A. Hartwick, Yee Whye Teh, Leonid Chindelevitch, Yarin Gal, Jan Kulveit
Summary: Research has found that closing educational institutions, limiting gathering sizes, and closing face-to-face businesses are effective nonpharmaceutical interventions in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, while the additional effect of stay-at-home orders is relatively small.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Weimin Zhang, Huiyu He, Lin Zhu, Guozhen Liu, Long Wu
Summary: Understanding food safety hazard risks is crucial in preventing potential negative health impacts in the food supply chain post-COVID-19. Developing strategies for virus control in foods is essential for food safety and verification. Early warning, tracing, and detection should be integrated to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, with a focus on detecting SARS-CoV-2 in food sources.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuezhen Zhao, Bing Lyu, Lei Zhang, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu, Zhixiong Shi
Summary: Based on the 6th China Total Diet Study, both legacy and novel brominated flame retardants (BFRs) were found in animal-derived foods across China. The levels and estimated dietary intakes (EDIs) of most BFRs showed a significant decrease compared to previous studies conducted from 2007 to 2011. Meat consumption was identified as the primary source of dietary BFR intake. However, daily dietary intakes of BFRs were still unable to cause significant health risks to the general population in China.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Danxia Gu, Zelin Yan, Chang Cai, Jiaping Li, Yanyan Zhang, Yuchen Wu, Jiaxing Yang, Yonglu Huang, Rong Zhang, Yongning Wu
Summary: In this study, the efficacy of three different methods for the rapid detection of carbapenemases (KPC, NDM, IMP, OXA-48, and VIM) was evaluated. The NG-test Carba 5, colloidal gold immunoassay (CGI) test, and Xpert Carba-R assay showed reliable performances in carbapenemase detection, with Xpert Carba-R being recommended for the detection of KPC variants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zongshan Zhao, Haimei Li, Jiaqiang Yao, Jing Lan, Yan Bao, Lining Zhao, Wansong Zong, Qing Zhang, Henner Hollert, Xingchen Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of brominated flame retardant (BFR) binding and corona formation on polystyrene nanoplastics (PNs) using human serum albumin (HSA) as a model protein. HSA helped disperse PNs under physiological conditions but promoted aggregate formation in the presence of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and S (TBBPS). The aggregates became larger and had fewer electrostatic repulsion effects at pH 4. The effects of HSA and BFR binding varied due to structural differences of TBBPA and TBBPS.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Weixia Chang, Wei Wang, Zhangsheng Shi, Guodong Cao, Xingchen Zhao, Xiuli Su, Yi Chen, Jiabin Wu, Zhu Yang, Chaolei Liu, Lianguang Shang, Zongwei Cai
Summary: Cadmium pollution poses risks to rice production and human health. NH224 exhibits stronger Cd-tolerance ability compared to NH199, with lower Cd translocation factor. Metabolomic analysis reveals that NH224 has more active amino acids biosynthesis, hormone metabolism, lipids-related metabolism, phenylalanine metabolism, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathways, associated with antioxidant defense, cell wall biosynthesis, phytochelatins synthesis, and plasma membrane stability maintenance.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaqian Xu, Yu Hu, Xin Wang, Xianping Wei, Qingqing Zhu, Ligang Hu, Chunyang Liao, Guibin Jiang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the exposure of novel high-molecular-weight synthetic antioxidants in children's urine from different regions in China. The study found that the analytes were detected in children's urine, and significant differences were observed in the concentrations of certain synthetic antioxidants between the eastern and western regions of China. The study also assessed the health risk of the synthetic antioxidants and found that the estimated daily intakes were lower than the tolerable daily intake values, indicating a low health risk to children.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shiyu Li, Lin Yang, Jialong Wu, Linlin Yao, Deming Han, Yong Liang, Yongguang Yin, Ligang Hu, Jianbo Shi, Guibin Jiang
Summary: Developing practical and cost-effective adsorbents for mercury (Hg) remediation is crucial for protecting the aquatic environment and public health. In this study, a recyclable hierarchical MoS2/Fe3O4 nanocomposite was developed for the selective removal of Hg(II) from aquatic samples. The nanocomposite exhibited high adsorption capacity, fast kinetics, broad working pH range, excellent selectivity, and great reusability. It showed promising efficiency in removing Hg(II) from natural water and industrial effluents. The study provides insights into the mechanism of Hg(II) removal and highlights the potential of MoS2/Fe3O4 for sustainable water treatments.
Article
Allergy
Hua Feng, Jiangdong Zhou, Yuanan Lu, Qian Zhao, Zifei Yang, Xiujuan Xiong, Nan Luo, Yan Chen, Lianglu Wang, Yongning Wu
Summary: The prevalence of self-reported food allergy among adults in China is approximately 4.0%, with 3.1% in men and 4.8% in women. The most common allergic symptom is skin reaction, reported by 63.9% of participants with self-reported food allergy. Shrimp, mollusks, and mango are the most common allergenic foods, accounting for 39.8%, 20.8%, and 18.7% of cases respectively. Gender, age, and other allergic conditions are associated factors with food allergy in adults.
WORLD ALLERGY ORGANIZATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Yuan, Lan Lin, Xiuqin Xie, Zhiqiang Zhao, Ligang Hu, Tiangang Luan, Baowei Chen
Summary: In this study, metagenomic approaches were used to analyze water samples collected from the Pearl River and Pearl River Estuary for the presence of pathogenic bacteria. A total of 71 putative pathogenic bacterial species were identified, with Bacteroidetes being the predominant phylum. The concentration of pathogenic bacteria ranged from 1.59 x 107 to 1.46 x 108 cells/L, with a decreasing trend from the Pearl River to the Pearl River Estuary. Pathogenic particle-attached bacteria accounted for a significant proportion of the total pathogenic bacteria, and various virulence factor genes were detected, with those related to bacterial adherence being the most abundant. This study highlights the importance of suspended particulate matters in the transport of pathogenic bacteria and suggests that particle-attached bacteria may contribute to potential health risks.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Junpeng Zhang, Dingyi Wang, Yingying Li, Lihong Liu, Yong Liang, Bin He, Ligang Hu, Guibin Jiang
Summary: The latest progress in 3D printing technology in the field of environmental analysis is comprehensively reviewed in this paper. By optimizing printing materials, enhancing equipment structure, and integrating multidisciplinary technology, 3D printing offers opportunities to solve the challenges faced by traditional processing techniques and promote the high performance and versatility of environmental analysis devices.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lei Li, Anthony S. Wexler, Xue Li, Ligang Hu, Guibin Jiang
Summary: Bioaerosol transmission is an important pathway for COVID-19 and other infectious respiratory diseases caused by viral infection. In situ and real-time detection of bioaerosols and their encapsulated pathogens is crucial for early warning and monitoring of epidemics and pandemics. However, the lack of a powerful analytical tool for distinguishing between bioaerosols and nonbioaerosols, as well as identifying pathogen species, is a major challenge in this field.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Feng Sun, Yuming Guo, Chi Xu, Ying Liu, Xu Zhao, Qian Liu, Erik Jeppesen, Haijun Wang, Ping Xie
Summary: Minimal research has been done on airborne algal toxins. This study reports that air eutrophication may be accelerated under the catalyst of anthropogenic forcings, posing a threat to public health and the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ke Min, Shenxi Deng, Zhao Shu, Yong Li, Bo Chen, Ming Ma, Qian Liu, Guibin Jiang
Summary: This study reports a matrix-free laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry method for simultaneous analysis of elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) species. By using this method, the adsorption process of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on carbon black (CB) was successfully monitored, and hydrophobic interaction was found to be the dominant adsorption mechanism. Furthermore, environmental substances such as humic acid and surfactants significantly affected the adsorption of PFASs on CB.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiu Huang, Yong Li, Guangbo Qu, Xue-Feng Yu, Dong Cao, Qian Liu, Guibin Jiang
Summary: By using laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS), the degradation pathways of black phosphorus (BP) were revealed at the molecular level without any chemical labeling. BP-based materials were found to generate characteristic peaks in LDI-MS, allowing the monitoring of the degradation processes. A new degradation pathway, nitrogen (N-2)-addition oxidation, was discovered using LDI-MS fingerprinting. These studies provide valuable insights into the chemical instability of BP and demonstrate a powerful platform for monitoring and characterizing material transformation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinde Liu, Qiao Rong, Chunxiao Zhang, Ali Tariq, Lin Li, Yongning Wu, Feifei Sun, Michal Tomczyk
Summary: It has been reported that Mori Folium (MF) and Eucommiae Cortex (EC) exhibit pharmacological effects in the treatment of immunosuppression. This study aimed to explore the mechanism of action of MF and EC against immunosuppression using network pharmacology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and animal experiments. The results obtained from network pharmacology identified important components, hub targets, and signaling pathways involved in the treatment of immunosuppression. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations confirmed the stable binding of certain critical components to hub targets. Animal experiments also demonstrated the significant effect of MF and EC in treating immunosuppression. These findings suggest that MF and EC may have a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mode of action in treating immunosuppression.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luyao Zhang, Jialu Liu, Bufan Xu, Di Wu, Yongning Wu, Guoliang Li
Summary: In this study, the effects of exposure to different concentrations of beta-carbolines norharman and harman on the survival rate and behaviors of C. elegans were assessed. The changes in antioxidant system, neurotransmitter levels, and acetylcholinesterase activity were evaluated. RNA-seq analysis identified potential molecular mechanisms underlying the toxic effects of norharman and harman. The results suggest that long-term exposure to low doses of beta-carbolines in food poses a risk of neurotoxicity.
