The psychometric properties of fear of childbirth instruments: a systematic review.

Background: Anxiety disorders with a specific focus on fear of childbirth (FOC) are the most common mental health challenges in perinatal women. The accurate measurement of FOC is important for correctly identifying women with FOC, as well as for identifying the target population for treatment. We aimed to review FOC scales and evaluate their psychometric properties via the COSMIN methodology to identify the most suitable available instruments.

Physicochemical stability and controlled release of vitamin D-loaded emulsions stabilised by whey protein isolate-basil seed gum conjugates.

Aim: The present study was conducted to produce a new carrier containing whey protein isolate-basil seed gum (WPI-BSG) conjugate to achieve superior physicochemical stability of emulsions containing vitamin D (Vit-D).

Methods: Zeta-potential and particle size analysis, spectrophotometric method, encapsulation efficiency, loading capacity and dialysis bag method were used to examined physicochemical stability and Vit-D release from the emulsions.

Results: The conjugate-stabilised emulsion showed maximum encapsulation efficiency (87.

Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds reinforced with therapeutic lithium/manganese-doped calcium phosphates: Advancing skin cancer therapy through apoptosis induction.

In the current study we fabricated potent materials by incorporating therapeutic elements into calcium phosphates (CPs) to combat cancer. This involved synthesizing manganese (Mn)- and lithium (Li)-doped CPs and loading them into electrospun nanofibers (NFs) composed of chitosan (CS) and polyethylene oxide (PEO). The characterized CPs exhibited excellent properties, including a particle size of 47-75 nm, surface charge of -(30-56) mV, and specific surface area of 75-266 m/g.

The emulsifying capacity and stability of potato proteins and peptides: A comprehensive review.

The potato has recently attracted more attention as a promising protein source. Potato proteins are commonly extracted from potato fruit juice, a byproduct of starch production. Potato proteins are characterized by superior techno-functional properties, such as water solubility, gel-forming, emulsifying, and foaming properties.

Efficient phosphate removal utilizing N, Zn-doped carbon dots as an innovative nanoadsorbent.

The primary goal of this study is to examine PO adsorption from aqueous solutions using zinc-doped carbon dots (Zn-N-CDs) as a new adsorbent and cost-effective technique. Zn-N-CDs were produced through a hydrothermal process and subsequently identified using various techniques. The effect of reaction time, temperature, pH, ionic strength, adsorbent dosage, initial PO concentration, and anion competition (NO , Cl, HCO , and SO ) on PO adsorption using Zn-N-CDs were investigated.

Sandwich-type aptamer-based biosensors for thrombin detection.

Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, plays an essential role in catalyzing many blood clotting reactions. Thrombin can act as a marker for some blood-related diseases, such as leukemia, thrombosis, Alzheimer's disease and liver disease. Therefore, its diagnosis is of great importance in the fields of biological and medical research.

Bioactive foamulsion gels: a unique structure prepared with gellan gum and Acanthophyllum glandulosum extract.

Background: Foamulsions have become increasingly popular in the food industry due to their ability to enhance the textural, sensory and health-promoting properties of food products. This study was therefore aimed to design and prepare a novel gelled structure, foamulsion gel containing 0-600 g L oil, with gellan gum (GG; 7, 10 and 13 g L) and saponin-rich antioxidant Acanthophyllum glandulosum extract (AGE; 2, 6 and 10 g L).

Results: The interaction between components was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy.

Current Innovations in the Development of Functional Gummy Candies.

Nowadays, consumers are aware of the necessity of following a healthy diet and there is demand for natural and nutritious food products, especially for children. Consequently, new trends in the food industry are focused on the development of foods with low levels of sucrose and artificial additives (e.g.

Fabrication of green colorimetric smart packaging based on basil seed gum/chitosan/red cabbage anthocyanin for real-time monitoring of fish freshness.

Novel green intelligent films based on basil seed gum (BSG)/chitosan containing red cabbage extract (RCA) (0, 2.5, 5, and 10, % (v/v)) as a colorimetric indicator for food freshness detection were fabricated by casting method. The physicochemical, barrier, mechanical, and antioxidant characteristics, as well as sensitivity to pH and ammonia gas of smart edible packaging films, were investigated.

Hydro- and aerogels from quince seed gum and gelatin solutions.

The composite hydro/aerogels were designed using gelatin and quince seed gum (QSG) at total polymer concentration (TPC) of 1, 1.5 and 2% and gelatin/QSG ratio of 1:0, 1:0.5 and 1:1.

Recent advances in qualitative and quantitative characterization of nanocellulose-reinforced nanocomposites: A review.

Nanocellulose has received immense consideration owing to its valuable inherent traits and impressive physicochemical properties such as biocompatibility, thermal stability, non-toxicity, and tunable surface chemistry. These features have inspired researchers to deploy nanocellulose as nanoscale reinforcement materials for bio-based polymers. A simple yet efficient characterization method is often required to gain insights into the effectiveness of various types of nanocellulose.

Characterization of active Cerish fructan-sumac extract composite films: Physical, mechanical, and antioxidant properties.

The biodegradable active films have the potential to increase the shelf life and safety of food products. In this study, the properties of (Cerish) root fructans (ESRF) film and its combination with L. (Sumac) extract (RCLE) at different concentrations (1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% w/w) were investigated.

Behavior of protein-polysaccharide conjugate-stabilized food emulsions under various destabilization conditions.

The sensitivity of protein-stabilized emulsions to flocculation, coalescence, and phase separation under destabilization conditions (i.e., heating, aging, pH, ionic strength, and freeze-thawing) may limit the widespread use of proteins as effective emulsifiers.

Green leaf proteins: a sustainable source of edible plant-based proteins.

The rise in the global population, which is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, has resulted in an increased demand for proteins in the human diet. The green leaves of many plants are an affordable, abundant, and sustainable source of proteins suitable for human consumption.

Evaluation of the effect of basil seed gum, tragacanth gum, pectin, and coating formulation with corn flour on oil absorption and sensory properties of watermelon rind chips.

The current study aims to produce coated watermelon rind chips with the approach of reducing oil absorption and optimal use of waste and investigating its physicochemical, textural, and sensory characteristics. The effect of coating with basil seed gum, Tragacanth gum, pectin, and coating formulation with corn flour on oil absorption rate, moisture loss, and color of white skin slices of fried watermelon was studied. The results indicated that due to the controlling role of water in the amount of oil absorption, the amount of oil in all the samples coated with gum and corn flour was decreased compared to the samples coated with gum and the samples without coating.

Changes in fat uptake, color, texture, and sensory properties of gel-coated eggplant rings during deep-fat frying process.

There is a widespread use of deep-fat frying in both domestic and industrial sections, and deep-fat fried foods are extremely popular due to their taste, color, and crispy texture. Human health can be, however, seriously compromised by the excessive consumption of oil, especially saturated fats and trans fatty acids. The use of hydrocolloids in inhibiting oil absorption has garnered considerable attention.

ERCC2 rs13181 Polymorphism Association with Glioma Risk: an Update Meta-Analysis.

Glioma is the most common type of primary brain tumour which accounts for about 30% of all brain and central nervous system tumours, and approximately 70% of adult malignant brain tumours. Numerous studies have been performed to assess the relationship between ERCC2 rs13181 polymorphism and the risk of glioma development, yet these findings of these studies are often inconsistent and contradictory. Therefore, the aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the role of ERCC2 rs13181 in glioma developing.

A review on curcumin colon-targeted oral drug delivery systems for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Synthetic drugs and monoclonal antibodies are the typical treatments to combat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, side effects are present when these treatments are used, and their continued application could be restricted by the high relapse rate of the disease. One potential alternative to these treatments is the use of plant-derived products.

Zinc- and Copper-Doped Mesoporous Borate Bioactive Glasses: Promising Additives for Potential Use in Skin Wound Healing Applications.

In this study, zinc (Zn)- and copper (Cu)-doped 13-93B3 borate mesoporous bioactive glasses (MBGs) were successfully synthesized using nitrate precursors in the presence of Pluronic P123. We benefited from computational approaches for predicting and confirming the experimental findings. The changes in the dynamic surface tension (SFT) of simulated body fluid (SBF) were investigated using the Du Noüy ring method to shed light on the mineralization process of hydroxyapatite (HAp) on the glass surface.

Rheological and thermal properties of reinforced monoglyceride-carnauba wax oleogels.

Background: Oleogels can be used in the food industry to reduce the consumption of solid fat in the human diet and diminish some of the industrial-technological issues of using oil instead of fat. Regarding the structural weakness of neat monoglyceride oleogel and the waxy mouthfeel of pure carnauba wax oleogel, as a result of the high melting and crystallization points, the present study aimed to diminish these defects.

Results: Carnauba wax (CBW) was used as a co-gelator with distilled monoglyceride (DMG) at different weight ratios (100:0, 85:15, 70:30, 55:45, 40:60, and 0:100) (DMG: CBW) and two total gelator concentrations (50 and 100 g kg ) to improve the DMG oleogel characteristics.

Screening of lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from Iranian traditional dairy products for GABA production and optimization by response surface methodology.

A total of 50 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates from Iranian traditional dairy products (Motal and Lighvan cheeses, and artisanal yogurt) were screened for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) production. Firstly, a rapid colorimetric test was performed to evaluate the glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) activity among the LAB isolates examined. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) was then performed on selected strains to identify isolates with high/moderate GABA producing capacity, and a GABase micro-titer plate assay was employed to quantify GABA.

Effects of substitution level and particle size of extruded soybean hull fractions on physicochemical and sensorial properties of high-fiber pan bread during storage.

The effect of adding different fractions of extruded and non-extruded soybean hull to wheat flour at 20% and 30% and two-particle size levels (smaller and larger than 150 μm) was studied on the physicochemical, sensorial properties, and the shelf-life of high-fiber molded bread. Increasing the amount of all different fractions of the soybean hull raised the water absorption of the dough. It also increased the ash and crude fiber contents, bread crust lightness, redness and yellowness, bread crumb hardness as well as the cells number per unit area of the crumb.

Pharmacotherapeutic potential of walnut (Juglans spp.) in age-related neurological disorders.

Global and regional trends of population aging spotlight major public health concerns. As one of the most common adverse prognostic factors, advanced age is associated with a remarkable incidence risk of many non-communicable diseases, affecting major organ systems of the human body. Age-dependent factors and molecular processes can change the nervous system's normal function and lead to neurodegenerative disorders.

Investigating the Probiotic Properties and Antimicrobial Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from an Iranian Fermented Dairy Product, Kashk.

In the present study, kashk samples were collected from two regions of Iran, the Fars (Abadeh) and Razavi Khorasan (Kalat) provinces. Fifteen bacteria were isolated and physiological and biochemical assays were performed. After identification to the genus level, eight isolates were identified as lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and subjected to molecular identification and probiotic properties assays.