Targeting an energy sensor to prevent energy excess in the liver

Temperature dependence of GE is discussed for three widely used equations linear and nonlinear in parameters. It is shown that the Wilson equation predicts always positive excess heat capacity regardless of values of its parameters. Several temperature modifications of the Redlich-Kister, Wilson and NRTL equations are discussed with respect to the sign of the excess Gibbs energy, excess enthalpy and excess heat capacity.

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Erratum to: A new analysis of the MiniBooNE low-energy excess

Journal of High Energy Physics ◽

10.1007/jhep02(2021)078 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 (2) ◽

Author(s):

C. Giunti ◽

A. Ioannisian ◽

G. Ranucci

Keyword(s):

Low Energy ◽

Correct Version ◽

Energy Excess

After publication we discovered that some entries in table 2 and the corresponding contours in figures 3 and 4 have been misprinted. We provide here the correct version of table 2 and figures 3 and 4. The discussion and conclusions in the text of the paper remain unchanged.

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Plasma level and expression of visfatin in the porcine hypothalamus during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-88103-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tadeusz Kaminski ◽

Marta Kiezun ◽

Ewa Zaobidna ◽

Kamil Dobrzyn ◽

Barbara Wasilewska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Plasma ◽

Estrous Cycle ◽

Early Pregnancy ◽

Energy Homeostasis ◽

Plasma Concentrations ◽

Tissue Samples ◽

Hormone Synthesis ◽

Energy Sensor ◽

Gene And Protein Expression ◽

Hormonal Milieu

AbstractVisfatin appears to be an energy sensor involved in the regulation of female fertility, which creates a hormonal link integrating the control of energy homeostasis and reproduction. This study evaluates the expression levels of visfatin gene and protein in selected areas of the porcine hypothalamus responsible for gonadotropin-releasing hormone synthesis: the mediobasal hypothalamus (MBH) and preoptic area (POA), and visfatin concentrations in the blood plasma. The tissue samples were harvested from gilts on days 2–3, 10–12, 14–16, and 17–19 of the estrous cycle, and on days 10–11, 12–13, 15–16, 27–28 of pregnancy. Visfatin was localized in the cytoplasm and nucleus of cells creating both studied hypothalamic structures. The study demonstrated that visfatin gene and protein expression in MBH and POA depends on hormonal status related to the phase of the estrous cycle or early pregnancy. Blood plasma concentrations of visfatin during the estrous cycle were higher on days 2–3 in relation to other studied phases of the cycle, while during early pregnancy, the highest visfatin contents were observed on days 12–13. This study demonstrated visfatin expression in the porcine hypothalamus and its dependence on the hormonal milieu related to the estrous cycle and early pregnancy.

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Bluetooth low energy sensor networks for railway applications

2017 IEEE SENSORS ◽

10.1109/icsens.2017.8234163 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Angela Hernandez ◽

Antonio Valdovinos ◽

David Perez-Diaz-de-Cerio ◽

Jose Luis Valenzuela

Keyword(s):

Sensor Networks ◽

Low Energy ◽

Bluetooth Low Energy ◽

Energy Sensor

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Photoacoustic Energy Sensor for Nanosecond Optical Pulse Measurement

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s18113879 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 3879 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Pil Sang ◽

Junseok Heo ◽

Hui Park ◽

Hyoung Baac

Keyword(s):

High Energy ◽

Hybrid Structure ◽

Ultrasonic Pulse ◽

Acoustic Frequency ◽

Pulse Measurement ◽

Optical Energy ◽

Energy Meter ◽

Energy Sensor ◽

Energy Pulse ◽

Spectral Ranges

We demonstrate a photoacoustic sensor capable of measuring high-energy nanosecond optical pulses in terms of temporal width and energy fluence per pulse. This was achieved by using a hybrid combination of a carbon nanotube-polydimethylsiloxane (CNT-PDMS)-based photoacoustic transmitter (i.e., light-to-sound converter) and a piezoelectric receiver (i.e., sound detector). In this photoacoustic energy sensor (PES), input pulsed optical energy is heavily absorbed by the CNT-PDMS composite film and then efficiently converted into an ultrasonic output. The output ultrasonic pulse is then measured and analyzed to retrieve the input optical characteristics. We quantitatively compared the PES performance with that of a commercial thermal energy meter. Due to the efficient energy transduction and sensing mechanism of the hybrid structure, the minimum-measurable pulsed optical energy was significantly lowered, ~157 nJ/cm2, corresponding to 1/760 of the reference pyroelectric detector. Moreover, despite the limited acoustic frequency bandwidth of the piezoelectric receiver, laser pulse widths over a range of 6–130 ns could be measured with a linear relationship to the ultrasound pulse width of 22–153 ns. As CNT has a wide electromagnetic absorption spectrum, the proposed pulsed sensor system can be extensively applied to high-energy pulse measurement over visible through terahertz spectral ranges.

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The Influence of Cloudiness on The Net Radiation Balance of A Snow Surface with High Albedo

Journal of Glaciology ◽

10.1017/s0022143000023388 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 13 (67) ◽

pp. 73-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 84

Author(s):

W. Ambach

Keyword(s):

Greenland Ice Sheet ◽

Short Wave ◽

Mean Value ◽

Wave Radiation ◽

Radiation Balance ◽

Net Radiation ◽

Long Wave ◽

Energy Excess ◽

Overcast Sky ◽

Long Wave Radiation

The short-wave and long-wave radiant fluxes measured in the accumulation area of the Greenland ice sheet during a mid-summer period are discussed with respect to their dependence on cloudiness. At a cloudiness of 10/10, a mean value of 270 J/cm2 d is obtained for the daily totals of net radiation balance, whereas a mean value of only 75 J/cm2 d is observed at 0/10. The energy excess of the net radiation balance with overcast sky is due to the significant influence of the incoming long-wave radiation and the high albedo of the surface (average of 84%). High values of net radiation balance are therefore correlated with high values of long-wave radiation balance and low values of short-wave radiation balance.

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Studying the low-energy excess in cosmic-ray iron: a possible evidence of a massive supernova activity in the solar neighborhood via primary 60Fe

10.22323/1.395.0159 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nicolo Masi ◽

M. J. Boschini ◽

S. Della Torre ◽

M. Gervasi ◽

D. Grandi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cosmic Ray ◽

Solar Neighborhood ◽

Low Energy ◽

Energy Excess

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You aren't what you eat, you become what you eat

10.1101/2021.08.23.21262191 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Christopher R Stephens ◽

Jonathan F Easton ◽

Heriberto Roman Sicilia

Keyword(s):

Weight Gain ◽

Energy Intake ◽

Energy Gap ◽

Age Groups ◽

Population Level ◽

Energy Imbalance ◽

Obesity Epidemic ◽

Daily Energy ◽

Large Populations ◽

Energy Excess

Obesity (and the consequent obesity epidemic) is a complex, adaptive process, taking place over a time span of many years. Energy intake is recognized as a potentially important driver of obesity, especially in the context of an identifiable energy imbalance which, it is surmised, must lead to weight gain. Similarly, energy expenditure must play an important role. However, both show an enormous degree of individual variation. Therefore, measuring them is an exceedingly difficult task, especially in the context of large populations and long time periods. It has been argued that population-level observed weight gain can be traced back to very small daily energy imbalances while, at the same time, positing that a much larger maintenance energy gap is responsible for maintaining the energy requirements of the increased weight population. In this paper we examine the relation between BMI and energy intake as functions of age. The convexity of the BMI curves as a function of age and gender demonstrate the enhanced obesity risk apparent in young adults and women, and imply that no settling points exist at the population level. Consistent with other studies, overall weight increases are consistent with a very small daily energy imbalance, about 7 cal. Consumption as a function of age shows a small, steady, linear decrease of about 8 cal per year, and can be associated with a maximal energy excess/deficit of about 250cal for the youngest and oldest age groups. By examining weight differences between age groups as a function of age, we argue that this excess/deficit is an important motor for the observed weight differences, and argue that the apparent energy imbalance of 250 cal, due to excess consumption, leads to an effective imbalance of only 7 cal due to the existence of various physiological and behavioral mechanisms that enhance weight homeostasis and effectively reduce the energy excess from 250 cal to 7 cal. We discuss several possibilities for such mechanisms.

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Overview of Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia: Case Study in Aru Islands Regency, Dobo City, Southeast Maluku

Journal Of Tropical Pharmacy And Chemistry ◽

10.25026/jtpc.v5i3.272 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 209-217

Author(s):

Rifatolistia Tampubolon ◽

Hapsari Probowati ◽

Judith Devi Manutilaa

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Body Weight ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽

Risk Increase ◽

Energy Excess

Background: Preeclampsia is a syndrome in terms of hypertension after 20-week pregnancy referring to a pregnant woman that previously had normal blood pressure, followed by having hypertension, proteinuria, edema and generally occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is one of five main causes of maternal mortality up to 12% in the world as well. Objective: This study was conducted to describe nutritional status of pregnant women with preeclampsia in Aru Islands Regency, Dobo City, Southeast Maluku. Methodology: This study used mix methods, namely, quantitative and qualitative research with Case Study design. Qualitative research was to determine nutritional status of pregnant women with preeclampsia and quantitative research was to record nutrition intake of pregnant women and measure nutritional status of pregnant women with preeclampsia. Results & Discussion: Characteristics of participants with preeclampsia were more than 27 years old, worked as housewife that could be one of stress triggers and had some risk to increase preeclampsia cases because of stress that caused blood pressure increase. Preeclampsia was detected in pregnancy term of participants about 20-30 weeks according to Maternal and Child Health data. Preeclampsia risk was doubly by every increase in body weight (5-7 kg). Participants had body weight increase ranging from 8-25 kg which caused preeclampsia risk increase. Parameters of recommended dietary allowances of pregnant women including energy excess, protein deficit, fat excess, calcium and zinc deficiency were secondary factor of preeclampsia risk increase in Aru Islands Regency, Dobo City, Southeast Maluku.

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