Corrigendum To: Goldie Extending Modules

This corrigendum is written to correct the proof of Theorem 5.3 of Akalan et al. [1 Akalan , E. , Birkenmeier , G. F. , Tercan , A. ( 2009 ). Goldie extending modules . Comm. Algebra 37 : 663 – 683 .[Taylor &; Francis Online], [Web of Science ®] , [Google Scholar]].     

The Strong Three-body Weak Interaction Contribution in the Nonmesonic Weak Decay of p-shell Λ Hypernuclei

The fundamental motivation to study the non-mesonic weak decay (NMWD) of hypernuclei is that it provides the unique means for study of baryon–baryon weak interaction in SU3 _f symmetry group. The new channel of NMWD, namely the recently confirmed three-body channel, seems to have a surprisingly big branching ratio so that it makes its accurate measurement prerequisite of the baryon–baryon weak interaction study. We report a new result of ${\Gamma_{2N}(^{11}_{\Lambda} {\rm B})}$ from E508 experiment of KEK-PS, though preliminary yet, which agrees with the previous result of ${^{12}_{\Lambda}}$ C from the same experiment, those from FINUDA experiment and those of the recent theoretical predictions.     

Combined small scale high dimensional model representation

Nowadays the utilization of High Dimensional Model Representation (HDMR), which is an algorithm for approximating multivariate functions, is becoming more pervasive in the applications of approximation theory. This extensive usage motivates new works on HDMR, to get better solutions while approximating to the multivariate functions. One of them is recently developed “Combined Small Scale High Dimensional Model Representation (CSSHDMR)". This new scheme not only optimises HDMR results but also provides good approximation with less terms than HDMR does. This paper presents the theory and the numerical results of the new method and shows that it is possible to apply approximation to multivariate functions by keeping only constant term of HDMR. From this aspect CSSHDMR can be used in any scientific problem which includes multivariate functions, from chemistry to statistics.     

Hydrogen thermal desorption spectra: insights from molecular simulation

Thermal desorption spectra of a number of metal-organic frameworks were studied using grand canonical Monte Carlo simulation. Our simulation results are in qualitative agreement with experimental results but also show that great care must be taken when choosing the force field to describe the hydrogen/framework interaction. As the simulations additionally yield the positions and potential energies of the adsorbed molecules it is straightforward to assign the peaks and features in the thermal desorption spectra to specific adsorption sites. We show that the location of the peaks is directly related to the hydrogen-framework interaction which is a complex function of the chemical and topological environment of the pore space, the pore size and the presence of specific interaction sites such as open metal sites. Finally, we demonstrate that an IRMOF-8 sample used to obtain an experimental thermal desorption spectrum must have indeed been catenated as previously suspected. Overall, molecular simulation is a useful tool to complement the interpretation of experimental thermal desorption spectra.     

Motions in Taub-NUT–de Sitter spinning spacetime

We investigate the geodesic motion of pseudo-classical spinning particles in the Taub-NUT–de Sitter spacetime. We obtain the conserved quantities from the solutions of the generalized Killing equations for spinning spaces. Applying the formalism the motion of a pseudo-classical Dirac fermion is analyzed on a cone and plane.     

Valorization and Application of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes and By-Products for Food Packaging Materials

The important roles of food packaging are food protection and preservation during processing, transportation, and storage. Food can be altered biologically, chemically, and physically if the packaging is unsuitable or mechanically damaged. Furthermore, packaging is an important marketing and communication tool to consumers. Due to the worldwide problem of environmental pollution by microplastics and the large amounts of unused food wastes and by-products from the food industry, it is important to find more environmentally friendly alternatives. Edible and functional food packaging may be a suitable alternative to reduce food waste and avoid the use of non-degradable plastics. In the present review, the production and assessment of edible food packaging from food waste as well as fruit and vegetable by-products and their applications are demonstrated. Innovative food packaging made of biopolymers and biocomposites, as well as active packaging, intelligent packaging, edible films, and coatings are covered.     

Synthesis of novel 1,2,3-thiadizoles and 1,2,3-selenadiazoles as new antimicrobial agents

Abstract

A series of novel 1,2,3-thiadiazoles and 1,2,3-selenadiazoles having a long alkyl chain were synthesized by reacting semicarbazones with SOCl₂ and SeO₂, respectively. The structures of the target compounds 5–12 were confirmed by spectroscopy (IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and MS) and elemental analysis. Their antibacterial and antifungal activities were evaluated against six bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus) and three fungi (Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis). The results of bioassays indicated that the compounds 5-Dodecyl-4-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-[1-3]selenadiazole (7), 4-Methyl-5-tetradecyl-[1-3]selenadiazole (8) and 5-Dodecyl-4-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-[1-3]thiadiazole (11) displayed moderate antibacterial activity against S. Epidermidis. On the other hand, according to antifungal screening results, compounds 5-Dodecyl-4-phenyl-[1-3]selenadiazole (5), 4-p-Tolyl-5-undecyl-[1-3]selenadiazole (6), and 5-Dodecyl-4-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-[1-3]selenadiazole (7) exhibited significant antifungal activities studied yeast strains.