Abstract Gelatin (GEL) and whey protein isolate (WPI) are often taken into account as carriers of phytoantioxidants for developing active packaging. The materials obtained, however, have not yet been systematically compared to demonstrate their potential benefits drawbacks. Fireweed extract (FE) is a rich source polyphenols with high antioxidant activity. Therefore, in this study, the structura...

Reports have shown that potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in air, water, and soil systems expose humans to carcinogenic non-carcinogenic health risks. In southeastern Nigeria, works used data-driven algorithms predicting PTEs groundwater are scarce. addition, only a few simulated water quality indices using machine learning modelling methods the region. Therefore, this study, physicochemical an...

Rebaudioside (Reb A) is a natural high-intensity sweetener available for commercial use. Its application has been hampered, however, by its unnatural sweetness profile and bitter aftertaste at higher concentration thresholds. The goal of this research was to mitigate these shortcomings increasing the sweetening power, thus lowering amount needed achieve desired sweetness, specifically in acidic...

Abstract C. trachomatis infections in women may cause pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pain, and infertility. In the mouse model, genital Chlamydia disseminates systemically to infect spleen. Removal of spleen (splenectomy) abrogates hydrosalpinx pathology female reproductive tract (FRT), although it does not affect FRT clearance. Ascension upper (uteri, ovaries, oviducts) is critical for d...

Oil-in-water nanoemulsions were prepared by emulsification and solvent evaporation using whey protein isolate (WPI), lactoferrin and Tween 20 as emulsifiers. Protein-stabilised nanoemulsions showed a decrease in particle size with increasing protein concentration from 0.25% to 1% (w/w) level with Z-average diameter between 70 and 90 nm. However, larger droplets were produced by Tween 20 (120-45...

This paper develops a conceptual framework resulting in an alternative method for selecting principal variables for computing a Water Poverty Index (WPI) at the national scale. To this end, a principal components variable selection strategy is applied to the 2002 data obtained for 147 countries on five key components resource, access, capacity, use, and environment compiled by Keele University....

1 WPI, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, and Biomedical Engineering Department, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, [email protected]. 2 WPI, Center for Education, Development, Technology, and Assessment (CEDTA), 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, [email protected]. 3 WPI, Biology and Biotechnology Department, and CEDTA, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, jmiller@...

Whey protein (WP) from cow's milk is a rich source of essential and branched chain amino acids. Whey protein isolates (WPI) has been demonstrated to support muscle accretion, antioxidant activity, and immune modulation. However, whey is not readily digestible due to its tight conformational structure. Treatment of WPI with hyperbaric pressure results in protein unfolding. This enhances protein ...

In developing the PLAN, WPI sought to address concerns inherent to its then traditional curriculum that was rigid, unresponsive to differences among students, and was compartmentalized by independent departments so that intellectual growth was fragmented. The PLAN was an entirely new and different educational program responsive to the needs of students and society while nurruring sensitivity to...