Automatic Fruit Recognition Based on DCNN for Commercial Source Trace System

The population of grey seals Halichoerus grypus in Canadian waters is currently used as a commercial source of meat for human consumption. As with domestic livestock, it is important to understand the occurrence in these seals of infectious agents that may be of public health significance and thus ensure appropriate measures are in place to avoid zoonotic transmission. This study examined the prevalence of antibodies against Brucella spp., Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, 6 serovars of Leptospira interrogans, and Toxoplasma gondii in 59 grey seals and determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) the presence of these potentially zoonotic agents in specific organs and tissues of seropositive animals. The presence of encysted Trichinella spp. larvae was also investigated by digestion of tongue, diaphragm and other muscle samples, but none were detected. Seroprevalence against Brucella spp. and E. rhusiopathiae was low (5 and 3%, respectively). All 59 seals tested had antibodies against L. interrogans, but no carrier of this bacterium was detected by PCR. Seroprevalence against T. gondii was 53%, and DNA of this protozoan was detected by PCR in 11/30 (37%) seropositive animals. Standard sanitary measures mandatory for commercialization of meat products for human consumption should greatly reduce the potential for exposure to these infectious agents. However, special consideration should be given to freezing seal meat for at least 3 d to ensure destruction of tissue cysts of T. gondii.

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Resistant Starch Contents of Native and Heat-Moisture Treated Jackfruit Seed Starch

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2015/519854 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Ornanong S. Kittipongpatana ◽

Nisit Kittipongpatana

Keyword(s):

Resistant Starch ◽

Temperature Treatment ◽

Ordered Structure ◽

High Moisture ◽

Pharmaceutical Application ◽

Treatment Conditions ◽

Moisture Treatment ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Commercial Source ◽

Significant Change

Native jackfruit seed starch (JFS) contains 30% w/w type II resistant starch (RS2) and can potentially be developed as a new commercial source of RS for food and pharmaceutical application. Heat-moisture treatment (HMT) was explored as a mean to increase RS content of native JFS. The effect of the conditions was tested at varied moisture contents (MC), temperatures, and times. Moisture levels of 20–25%, together with temperatures 80–110°C, generally resulted in increases of RS amount. The highest amount of RS (52.2%) was achieved under treatment conditions of 25% MC and 80°C, for 16 h (JF-25-80-16). FT-IR peak ratio at 1047/1022 cm−1suggested increases in ordered structure in several HMT-JFS samples with increased RS. SEM showed no significant change in the granule appearance, except at high moisture/temperature treatment. XRD revealed no significant change in peaks intensities, suggesting the crystallinity within the granule was mostly retained. DSC showed increases inTgand, in most cases,ΔT, as the MC was increased in the samples. Slight but significant decreases inΔHwere observed in samples with low RS, indicating that a combination of high moisture and temperature might cause partial gelatinization. HMT-JFS with higher RS exhibited less swelling, while the solubility remained mostly unchanged.

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Evaluation of Herbal Extract of Gentiana diffusa for Antianxiety Activity

Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.32553/jbpr.v10i5.877 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Sudipta Dakua ◽

Rakesh Gawaly ◽

Pratyush Jain ◽

Alok Pal Jain

Keyword(s):

Methanolic Extract ◽

Positive Control ◽

Herbal Extract ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Active Constituent ◽

Plus Maze ◽

Anxiolytic Agent ◽

Commercial Source ◽

Higher Doses ◽

Different Doses

The present study was designed to authenticate the anti-anxiety activity (by using elevated plus maze model) of methanolic extract of the leaves of Gentiana diffusa. by authors Swiss Albino mice were treated with different doses of the leaf extracts (200 mg / kg p.o.) and Diazepam (2mg/ kg, p.o) was used as a positive control. Results of study show that methanolic extract in higher doses (200 mg/kg) possesses marked anti-anxiety activity and was comparable to the effect produced by diazepam. The plant can be developed as a commercial source of anxiolytic agent. Further studies are in process to isolate the active constituent responsible for this activity and mechanism of action. Keywords: Leaves, Methanol, Anxiety, Diazepam

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New high-speed induction motor driven by a commercial source

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics ◽

10.1109/tmag.1987.1065307 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 3020-3022 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Yamada ◽

A. Takeuchi ◽

K. Bessho

Keyword(s):

Induction Motor ◽

High Speed ◽

Commercial Source

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Maximum Achievable Control Technology: What a Shipbuilder Should Know for Environmental Compliance

Journal of Ship Production ◽

10.5957/jsp.1998.14.4.255 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 14 (04) ◽

pp. 255-264

Author(s):

Bhaskar Kura ◽

Praveen Mookoni

Keyword(s):

Environmental Protection Agency ◽

Air Pollutants ◽

The United States ◽

Control Technology ◽

Hazardous Air Pollutants ◽

Commercial Source ◽

Maximum Achievable Control Technology ◽

Source Category ◽

Control Technologies ◽

Ship Repair

The new system for the control of air toxics being developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency called the "Maximum Achievable Control Technology" requires the development of technology based standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants within a specific industrial or commercial source category. This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive understanding of the rule and its applicability to shipbuilding and ship repair industry. The reasons for selecting California regulations as the shipyard maximum available control technology, the compliance procedures, the control technologies for paints as-supplied and paints as-applied and other general requirements under the MACT rule are discussed in detail in this paper.

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Microalgae: A potential sustainable commercial source of sterols

Algal Research ◽

10.1016/j.algal.2019.101772 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 101772 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ankitha Randhir ◽

Damian W Laird ◽

Garth Maker ◽

Robert Trengove ◽

Navid Reza Moheimani

Keyword(s):

Commercial Source

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A Simple and Efficient Method for the Partial Synthesis of Pure (3R,3’S)-Astaxanthin from (3R,3’R,6’R)-Lutein and Lutein Esters via (3R,3’S)-Zeaxanthin and Theoretical Study of Their Formation Mechanisms

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules24071386 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (7) ◽

pp. 1386 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eloy Rodríguez-deLeón ◽

J. Jiménez-Halla ◽

José Báez ◽

M. Bah

Keyword(s):

Health Risks ◽

Density Functional ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Formation Mechanisms ◽

Chemical Transformations ◽

Partial Synthesis ◽

One Pot ◽

Commercial Source ◽

The One ◽

First Time

Carotenoids are natural compounds that have important roles in promoting and maintaining human health. Synthetic astaxanthin is a highly requested product by the aquaculture industry, but natural astaxanthin is not. Various strategies have been developed to synthesize this carotenoid. Nonetheless, these approaches have not only provided limited global yields, but its main commercial source also carries several health risks for humans. In this contribution, the one-pot base-catalyzed reaction of (3R,3’R,6’R)-lutein (1) esters has resulted in a successful isomerization process to easily obtain up to 95% meso-zeaxanthin (2), which in turn is oxidized to (3R,3’S)-astaxanthin (3) with a global yield of 68%. The same oxidation performed with UV irradiation (365 nm) for 5 min provided the highest global yield (76%). These chemical transformations have also been achieved with a significant reduction of the health risks associated with its potential human consumption. Furthermore, this is the first time only one of the configurational isomers has been obtained semisynthetically. The poorly understood formation mechanisms of these two compounds were also investigated using Density-Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. These theoretical studies revealed that the isomerization involves a base-catalyzed deprotonation at C-6’, followed by C-4’ protonation, while the oxidation occurs via free radical mechanisms.

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Pt Nanocluster Co-Catalysts for Photocatalytic Water Splitting

C – Journal of Carbon Research ◽

10.3390/c4040064 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 64 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Cameron Shearer ◽

Jason Alvino ◽

Munkhbayar Batmunkh ◽

Gregory Metha

Keyword(s):

Catalyst Activity ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Co Catalyst ◽

X Ray ◽

Pt Nanoclusters ◽

Co Catalysts ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Degussa P25 ◽

Commercial Source ◽

Photocatalytic Reactions

Degussa P25 is a benchmark form of TiO2 used worldwide in photocatalysis studies. Currently, no such benchmark exists for co-catalysts, which are essential for many photocatalytic reactions. Here, we present the preparation of Pt nanocluster co-catalysts on TiO2 using an unmodified commercial source and equipment that is commonly available. Transmission electron microscopy reveals that the procedure produces TiO2 decorated with Pt atoms and nanoclusters (1–5 atoms). Optical reflectance and X-ray diffraction measurements show that the procedure does not affect the TiO2 polymorph or ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorbance. Gas phase photocatalytic splitting of heavy water (D2O) shows that the Pt nanocluster-decorated TiO2 outperforms Pt nanoparticle (produced by photodeposition) decorated TiO2 in D2 production. Pt nanoclusters, produced directly from a commercial source, with high co-catalyst activity, are prime candidates to be used in benchmark photocatalytic reactions.

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Rubber/Fiber Interactions During the Tearing of Rubber Coated Polyester Fabrics

Rubber Chemistry and Technology ◽

10.5254/1.3547878 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 78 (2) ◽

pp. 199-210 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Z. Tao ◽

J. Chen ◽

R. G. Stacer ◽

J. L. Mead

Keyword(s):

Composite System ◽

Critical Role ◽

Dip Coating ◽

Butyl Rubber ◽

Zone Structure ◽

Polyester Fabrics ◽

Yarn Properties ◽

Commercial Source ◽

Coated Fabrics

Abstract Results on the characterization of the tearing behavior of a series of uncoated and butyl rubber coated polyester plain weave fabrics are reported. Polyester fabrics were obtained from commercial source to cover a broad range of fill yarn properties. Dip coating was used to obtain coated fabrics. Data indicates that the tear behavior of this composite system can be analyzed in terms of initiation and arrest loads, stiffness, and number of yarns per peak. Results show that yarn mobility and subsequent del zone structure play a critical role in each of these characteristics.

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