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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Simon Knapen, Soubhik Kumar, Diego Redigolo
Summary: We investigated the physics case for a dedicated trigger-level analysis for very low mass diphoton resonances at ATLAS and CMS, and introduced a new photon isolation criterion. This significantly increases the acceptance for light particles at the cost of a somewhat larger Standard Model background. We showed how such an analysis would likely provide new experimental coverage for axionlike particles below 15 GeV, bridging the gap with the region covered by flavor factories.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Binsheng Luo, Arvind Bhatt
Summary: This paper explores the self-responses of rural communities during the pandemic, focusing on their rational utilization of natural resources and home garden management. It also provides suggestions for local governments in policy-making and discusses the future development of ethnobiology in China.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Cesar Ojeda-Linares, Gonzalo D. Alvarez-Rios, Carmen Julia Figueredo-Urbina, Luis Alfredo Islas, Patricia Lappe-Oliveras, Gary Paul Nabhan, Ignacio Torres-Garcia, Mariana Vallejo, Alejandro Casas
Summary: Mexico is a key region for the domestication of edible plant species, with its cuisine considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Traditional Mexican fermented beverages (TMFB) are diverse, but some are endangered, highlighting the need for conservation efforts. Research focuses on microbiological applications of certain bacteria and yeasts, but there is a lack of attention on uncommon beverages and cultural aspects. TMFB are valuable biocultural reservoirs that require policies to promote their conservation.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Viktor Loki, Jeno Nagy, Zsolt Nemenyi, Attila Hagyo, Andras Nagy, Zoltan Vital, Attila Mozsar, Balazs Andras Lukacs
Summary: Fishing is a popular activity, and recreational fishers possess valuable ecological knowledge that can enhance our understanding of nature and prioritize conservation tasks.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Helen Coulson, Paul Milbourne
Summary: This paper examines various political philosophical conceptualizations of justice and how they are applied in food justice scholarship. The authors suggest three interconnected dimensions of justice that deserve further attention and propose the concept of 'justice multiple' to bring together diverse framings and practices of justice. Through empirical research with practitioners and activists in the UK, the authors argue for a plurivocal, relational conceptualization of socioecological justice to enhance the multiple politics of food justice.
AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN VALUES
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Pieroni, Gabriella Morini, Maria Piochi, Naji Sulaiman, Raivo Kalle, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Andrea Devecchi, Cinzia Franceschini, Dauro M. Zocchi, Riccardo Migliavada, Julia Prakofjewa, Matteo Sartori, Nikos Krigas, Mushtaq Ahmad, Luisa Torri, Renata Soukand
Summary: This study documents the ethnobotanical knowledge of wild greens in Ikaria Isle, Greece, through interviews and provides insight into their culinary uses and tastes. The findings show a similarity between the wild greens in Ikaria and those in other areas of the central-eastern Mediterranean, particularly in terms of bitter-tasting botanical genera. The study emphasizes the importance of preserving and documenting the bio-cultural gastronomic heritage of Chorta as part of the Mediterranean diet, and recommends further attention from nutritionists, food scientists, historians, policymakers, and practitioners.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maryam Faiz, Muhammad Altaf, Muhammad Umair, Khalid S. Almarry, Yahya B. Elbadawi, Arshad Mehmood Abbasi
Summary: The study documents the ethnomedicinal uses of 62 species of vertebrates and invertebrates in the Himalayan region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including flesh, fat, bone, milk, and skin. It highlights the strong connections of these communities with local ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Stephanie Walton, Corinna Hawkes, Jessica Fanzo
Summary: In order to expedite policymaker action in reshaping food systems for healthy diets, it is crucial to identify the essential actions needed. This study engaged various stakeholders and found diverse opinions on proposed actions, but highlighted the significance of school food programs as being essential.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Adam J. M. Devenish, Petra Schmitter, Nugun. P. Jellason, Nafeesa Esmail, Nur M. Abdi, Selase K. Adanu, Barbara Adolph, Maha Al-Zu'bi, Amali A. Amali, Jennie Barron, Abbie S. A. Chapman, Alexandre M. Chausson, Moses Chibesa, Joanne Davies, Emmanuel Dugan, Glory I. Edwards, Anthony Egeru, Tagel Gebrehiwot, Geoffrey H. Griffiths, Amleset Haile, Henry G. Hunga, Lizzy Igbine, Ousman M. Jarju, Francis Keya, Muhammad Khalifa, Wamba A. Ledoux, Lemlem T. Lejissa, Pius Loupa, Jonathan Lwanga, Everisto D. Mapedza, Robert Marchant, Tess Mcloud, Patience Mukuyu, Labram M. Musah, Morton Mwanza, Jacob Mwitwa, Dora Neina, Tim Newbold, Samuel Njogo, Elizabeth J. Z. Robinson, Wales Singini, Bridget B. Umar, Frank Wesonga, Simon Willcock, Jingyi Yang, Joseph A. Tobias
Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to face challenges of a doubling population and a tripling food demand in the next quarter century. In this study, researchers identified 100 key questions that, if answered, would have a positive impact on addressing trade-offs between food production, social inequality, and ecosystem health. The questions were gathered through opinions of 331 experts from 55 countries and prioritized through online voting and participatory workshops. The study aims to guide future research and funding decisions in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Richard P. Clement, Joseph Runyogote, Jofrey Raymond, Musa N. Chacha
Summary: The traditional food system of the Maasai people helps protect against metabolic diseases. The system includes a variety of animal-based products, cereals, pulses, fruits, roots, and vegetables. Food processing technologies, diverse dishes and flora species, as well as cultural preferences and restrictions, contribute to the health and cultural benefits associated with the Maasai food system.
AGROECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael J. Gibney
Summary: There is an increasing interest in studying the impact of food processing on health and nutrition. Multiple definitions of the degree of processing have been proposed, however, the observed effects on health outcomes vary when applied to a common database of variables. The subjective nature of defining food processing and coding foods accordingly is prone to error. Furthermore, more research is needed to understand the relative importance of food processing and formulation on health outcomes and obesity.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bart Herle, Georg Spaeth, Lucas Schreyer, Alois Fuerstner
Summary: This study demonstrates a novel approach to synthesizing a large estate of 16-membered macrolide antibiotics using a unified method. Key building blocks were prepared through an asymmetric vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction, leading to the creation of two structurally distinct series of antibiotic targets. Notable late-stage maneuvers included rare catalytic reactions and the underutilized possibility of forging complex macrolactone rings.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wassie Mersha Takele, Lukasz Piatkowski, Frank Wackenhut, Sylwester Gawinkowski, Alfred J. Meixner, Jacek Waluk
Summary: The study investigates the Raman scattering properties of different molecules under vibrational strong coupling conditions. While polariton states are observed in the IR transmission spectra, they are not detected in the Raman spectra. Results also suggest that changes in the Raman spectra are not necessarily caused by strong coupling, but by surface enhancement effects.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
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Geography
Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, Mary Jo Dudley, Anna Zoodsma, Bhavneet Walia, Rick Welsh
Summary: Drawing on US Department of Labor data and a qualitative case study of New York state horticultural growers, this article explores farmers' experiences with the H-2A agricultural guestworker visa program. The study finds that the program is particularly challenging for small to mid-scale farmers due to its high costs, bureaucratic structure, and political dependency. However, farmers who use the H-2A program still consider it the best option for accessing reliable and experienced farm labor.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jaqueline Rocha, Vanessa Silva, Patricia Poeta, Joao Botelho, Celia M. Manaia
Summary: This study investigates whether environmental mecA* S. aureus can thrive as clinical isolates and their accessory genome may suggest adaptation. The genomes of environmental isolates and clinical isolates were compared, and it was found that they were highly similar in core genome and sequence types. Several antibiotic resistance-related genes were more frequent in environmental isolates, while some antibiotic resistance and virulence-related genes were more frequent in clinical isolates. This suggests that mecA* S. aureus can be exchanged between clinical and environmental settings, with different accessory traits.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)