The enormity of the zinc deficiency problem and available solutions; an overview

The societal cost of micronutrient deficiency (MND) or the “hidden hunger” is in millions of dollars/year, reducing the GDP of some countries by as much as 11%. Zn is an important micronutrient for both plants and animals. An estimated 17% of the world population, or around 1.1 billion people, are at the risk of zinc (Zn) deficiency. The deficiency has been related to adverse pregnancy outcomes, stunted growth, premature deaths, immune system dysfunctions, neuro-behavioral disorders, and recently with the failure to recover from COVID-19. These health risks associated with Zn deficiency have compelled FAO and WHO to recommend Zn fortification of diet. Correcting Zn deficiency is a challenge due to several reasons. Close to half of the agricultural soils are Zn deficient, and chemical Zn fertilizers are costly and ineffective. Developing Zn-rich crops through plant breeding and genetic engineering is challenging. Zn-dense diet is costly and cannot be implemented in the low-income region most affected by Zn deficiency. Lack of consensus among regulatory bodies on defining and diagnosing Zn deficiency in plants and Humans. Awareness and other sociocultural issues. Among the most important available solutions are zinc biofortification of the cereal crops, use of zinc biofertilizers, development of Zn-efficient crops with reduced phytate content. The use of Zn supplements, dietary modification, and diversification, especially with fish, are proposed as the most accessible and affordable solutions. Awareness programs in areas suffering the most from Zn deficiency are required. Despite the suggestions from FAO and WHO, global efforts to combat Zn deficiency matching those for combating diseases like HIV are not in place. Coordinated efforts of the international community, especially policy-makers, agricultural scientists, dieticians, physicians, and others, are required to address the issue of hidden hunger.     

Analysis of ginseng root and leaf by multiple columns and detections liquid chromatography

Abstract

A multiple columns and detections liquid chromatography system, including size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and reversed phase liquid chromatography (RPLC), for the analysis of macromolecules and micromolecules in ginseng root and leaf was developed. The columns were connected by two switching valves. Macromolecules were separated on a SEC column (TSK gel SuperMultipore PW-H column, 6?mm× 150?mm, 8?μm) by isocratic elution of 50?mM ammonium acetate aqueous solution, 0.3?mL/min of flow rate and detected by evaporative light scattering detection (ELSD). Micromolecules were analyzed on a Poroshell RP column (Agilent Poroshell 120?SB-Aq column, 4.6?mm × 50?mm, 2.7 µm) with gradient elution of water and acetonitrile, 0.6?mL/min of flow rate and detected by ultraviolet detection (UV). As a result, in the macromolecules chromatogram of ginseng root sample showed two main peaks while only one major peak for ginseng leaf. For micromolecules analysis, 17 compounds (3 nucleosides + 14 saponins) and 17 compounds (3 nucleosides + 1 flavonoid + 13 saponins) were found in ginseng root and leaf, respectively. The developed method is helpful for the quality evaluation of ginseng root and leaf.     

汇率变动对进出口影响的实证分析

本文研究了汇率变动对中国进出口的影响,在间接标价法下对论文中所用到的汇率贬值改善国际收支的三个必要条件给出了结论和证明(弹性法);在经济理论及经验研究的基础上,建立了论文中所需要的所有模型并且根据模型对相关经济问题利用现代计量经济学方法进行了实证研究.通过实证研究我们得到的结论是:我国满足汇率贬值改善国际收支的必要条件;出口增加有助于GDP的增长,进口增加对GDP的影响是反向的且随着进口增加这种影响逐渐减弱最终趋于零.     

生晒参、全须生晒参中19种有机氯残留农药的毛细管气相色谱测定

建立了生晒参、全须生晒参中19种有机氯农药残留的毛细管气相色谱分析方法。对样品中六六六的4种异构体、滴滴涕的5种异构体、四氯苯胺、六氯苯、五氯硝基苯、七氯、五氯苯胺、艾氏剂、百菌清、环氧七氯、狄氏剂及异狄氏剂共19种有机氯农药的残留量进行了测定。以石油醚-丙酮混合物作为提取剂,样品采用索氏提取,提取液用弗罗里硅土柱层析净化。采用OV-1701石英毛细管气相色谱柱分离样品,ECD检测器进行检测。在3个水平添加时的回收率(n=5)分别为75.7%~96.1%、78.8%~111.6%和81.7%~115·2%;相对标准偏差分别为2.4%~10.6%、2.1%~9.8%和1.4~10.0%。方法用于生晒参和全须生晒参样品中农药残留的测定,结果满意。     

Determination of the arc-root position in a DC plasma torch

The behavior of an arc operated in the nontransferred mode with a conical-shaped cathode and a nozzle-shaped anode is studied by applying general tyro-dimensional conservation equations and auxiliary relations for the simulation of arc channel flows. The position of the arc-root attachment at the anode surface is determined by using Steenbeck's minimum principle, which postulates a minimum arc voltage for a given current and certain given boundary conditions. The overall effects of the anode-arc root on the plasma flow are, studied by comparing the results with those of the transferred mode of operation. Specific arc-channel diameters are chosen in the simulation in order to verify flit, numerical model through comparisons with experimental results. The results show that Steenbeck's minimum principle is useful for determining the position of the arc-root attachment at the anode surface. Application of this method for control of the arc-anode attachment may be valuable in the design and operation of plasma spray torches to avoid jet instabilities.     

超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定人参、黄芪中多种除草剂残留量

建立了人参和黄芪中55种除草剂残留量的超高效液相色谱-串联质谱检测方法.样品中残留的药物经乙腈提取,石墨化碳黑固相萃取柱净化,甲醇-二氯甲烷洗脱,最后采用电喷雾串联质谱在正离子多反应监测模式下进行测定.55种农药的检测限和定量限分别为0.4 ～20 μg/kg和2～100 μg/kg.在各自的浓度范围内,55种药剂的线...     

川芎栽培土壤中重金属镉的动态监测

目的：连续多年监测彭州敖平镇川芎药材栽培土壤中重金属镉的含量,分析其对川芎药材中镉含量的影响。方法根据前期研究结果选取敖平镇部分川芎种植地固定采集样品。按照国家标准方法,采取0～20 cm连续根系土柱和川芎药材。采用火焰法对抽样土壤及川芎药材中镉的含量进行检测分析。结果采样区域内土壤中镉含量均符合国家二级土壤环境质量标准;部分土壤中镉的含量呈明显增长趋势。结论川芎种植土壤中镉含量与环境有较高关联,水泥厂粉尘等污染源是土壤中镉含量增加的重要来源。     

四元数矩阵理论中的几个概念间的关系

本文指出并改正文［１］中的错误，给出弱特征多项式［２］与重特征多项式［３］间的显式关系，同时也给出行列式［２］与重行列式［４］间的显式关系，最后讨论了左特征值、右特征值、特征值和特征根之间的关系及最小多项式与弱特征多项式根之间的关系．     

基于Bootstrap的厚尾相依序列持久性变点检验

基于修正方差比率函数给出一种检验厚尾序列持久性变点的统计量.在无变点的假设下得到了统计量的渐近分布.为避免检验渐近分布中的厚尾指数,构造Bootstrap抽样方法来确定渐近分布的经验临界值.数值模拟研究结果说明修正方差比率统计量及Bootstrap抽样方法的有效性.     

主成分分析法在产业关联度研究中的应用

在产业经济学中，影响力系数和感应度系数是常用的评价产业部门拉动作用和推动作用的方法。本文针对影响力系数和感应度系数的缺陷，采用主成分分析法对投入产出表中的完全消耗系数进行研究，分析产业关联度，以确定国民经济主导产业。最后以中国1997年投入产出表为例进行了分析。结果表明，本方法更加符合实际，具有重要的参考价值。