Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesUltrasonic Microwave Assisted Extraction, Chemical Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Polysaccharides from Fig LeavesBaikangzhe Zheng, Yang Miao, Yi Zhou et al.This study employed ultrasonic-microwave-assisted extraction (UMAE) to isolate water-soluble polysaccharides from fig (Ficus carica L.) leaves (FLPs). Polysaccharide yield was used as the primary index to evaluate extraction efficiency. The effects of material-liquid ratio, microwave power, extraction temperature, and extraction time on polysaccharide yield were systematically investigated through single-factor experiments, followed by response surface methodology optimization. Structural characterization and antioxidant … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 3 Mar 2026 · 1,676 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesExtraction Optimization and Antibacterial Property of Total Flavonoids from Zizania Latifolia Bracts and the Effect on Chilled Pork PreservationChen Pan, Shuyi Zhu, Na Niu et al.Zizania latifolia isa widely distributed aquatic vegetable, and its bracts are an agriculturalwaste with a large proportion. In this study, Total Flavonoids of Z. latifoliaBracts (TFZB) were extracted with Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction(UAEE) for the first time, and the extraction process was optimized usingResponse Surface Method (RSM), and compared with other methods. Then, theantibacterial activity of TFZB extracted with optimized UAEE … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 15 Sep 2022 · 6,013 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesComprehensive Assessment of Spatial Distribution of Road-Network Vulnerability in South AsiaPan Yuqi, Jiang Penghui, Li Manchun, Chen DengshuaiUnexpected phenomena-natural disasters, accidents and wars-can disrupt regional traffic systems because of the incapacities of road networks to sustain inflicted impacts. Therefore, the assessment of road-network vulnerability becomes integral to traffic-safety-maintenance and accident-prevention procedures. This study demonstrates the development of a comprehensive network system based on suggested improvements in node extraction, road construction and network attribution. An indicator system for … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 6 · 24 Dec 2021 · 6,452 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesExtraction Optimization of Essential Oil from Medicago hispida and Preliminary Inhibitory Mechanism Against Escherichia coliXiulan Chu, Qianfeng Chen, Tong Wang et al.In this study, the extraction optimization, characterization, antioxidant evaluation and preliminary inhibitory mechanism against Escherichia coli of the essential oil from dried Medicago hispida (EOMH) were explored to uncover the pending questions that had been raised in our previous work and to enlarge the industrial potential of EOMH production. The optimal parameters for EOMH extraction were: Extraction time of 7 … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 20 Nov 2021 · 5,791 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesOrigin Detection of Illicium Verum Hook. f. Based on Sensor Array OptimizationPang Tao, Lv Lu, Chen Xiaoyan et al.In order to improve the identification ability of electronic nosetostar anise from different areas, this study uses sensor array optimization, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) to effectively improve the discrimination and prediction ability of electronic nose. Firstly, the initial sensor arrays are selected according to the aroma components of star anise. On the basis of extracting … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2022 · 6,437 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesA Study of Criteria for Evaluating the Performance of World Expo Taiwan PavilionHan-Chen Huang, I-Ying Chang, Su-Ling Wu, Wen-Pang LiaoUnder the circumstance of severe fund shortage of local governments in Taiwan, an exhibition pavilion's commitment to inheriting and passing down diverse cultures and the exhibition pavilion's business performance grows more important. This study utilizes the balanced scorecard concept, as proposed by Kaplan and Norton, reviews relevant literature, uses the Delphi method to gather and systemize opinions of experts in … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 7 · 29 Aug 2015 · 6,759 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesDeveloping the Environment of Information Technology Education using Cloud Computing InfrastructureChen-Feng Wu, Liang-Pang HuangThe education of Information Technology (IT) in Taiwan has been promoted since 1997. However, there were still problems with the current environment of IT education. Problem statement: The major problem was that students were unable to practice after school with the same environment and there was no appropriate space to save their files for students, so it was not convenient … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 9 · 1 Aug 2011 · 7,656 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) in Focus on the Reproductive System and Toxicity in Rat or Mammalian ModelVenkataramanaiah Poli, Srinivasulu Reddy MotireddyAbsalan, F., Saremy, S., Mansouri, E., Moghadam, M. T., Moghadam, A. R. E., & Razie, G. (2016). Effects of Mono-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate and Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Administrations on Oocyte Meiotic Maturation, Apoptosis and Gene Quantification in Mouse Model. Cell Journal, 18(4), 503–513. https://doi.org/10.22074/cellj.2016.4717 Acevedo‐Rodriguez, A., Kauffman, A. S., Cherrington, B. D., Borges, C. S., Roepke, T. A., & Laconi, M. (2018). Emerging … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 6 Jun 2024 · 13,008 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProtective Role of Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharides Against Stress Induced by Heavy Metals in Caenorhabditis elegansHuixiu Ma, Dehui Dai, Guicai Chen, Weilian HuAli, H., Khan, E., & Ilahi, I. (2019). Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of Hazardous Heavy Metals: Environmental Persistence, Toxicity, and Bioaccumulation. Journal of Chemistry, 2019, 6730305. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6730305 Aljerf, L., & Aljerf, N. (2023). Food products quality and nutrition in relation to public. Balancing health and disease. Progress in Nutrition, 25(1), e2023024. https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v25i1.13928 Aljerf, L., Williams, M., Ajong, A. B., Onydinma, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 18 May 2024 · 6,949 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBig Data Framework for Predicting Infectious Diseases to Improve Healthcare by Discovering New Symptom PatternsAmal Mohamed Mounir, Mohamed Ibrahim Marie, Laila Abd-ElhamidThe utilization of big data in infectious disease control represents a captivating opportunity, as these novel data streams offer the potential to enhance the timeliness of preventive measures. Various healthcare providers in both the public and private sectors generate, store, and analyse extensive datasets to enhance the quality of services they deliver. Recently, the outbreak of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 10 · 2 Aug 2024 · 4,922 accessesView PDFCite