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Chitosan-based biodegradable functional films for food packaging applications

Elsevier,

Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, Volume 62, June 2020

Chitin is the structural material of crustaceans, insects, and fungi, and is the second most abundant biopolymer after cellulose on earth. Chitosan, a deacetylated derivative of chitin, can be obtained by deacetylation of chitin. It is a functionally versatile biopolymer due to the presence of amino groups responsible for the various properties of the polymer. Although it has been used for various industrial applications, the recent one is its use as a biodegradable antimicrobial food packaging material.

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Sustainable consumption and production; Food Packaging, Global

Outcomes Among Minority Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in a Safety-net Health Care System

Elsevier, Clinical Colorectal Cancer, Volume 19, June 2020
Metastatic colorectal cancer outcomes continue to improve, but they vary significantly by race and ethnicity. Hypothesizing that these disparities arise from unequal access to care rather than intrinsic biology, we showed that survival of 103 consecutive patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated at an academic safety-net hospital that treats the underserved, predominantly minority population of Harris County, Texas, was superior to that of subjects enrolled in the CRYSTAL (Cetuximab Combined with Irinotecan in First-Line Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer) trial.
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Diversity and inclusion; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

The SDG Impact of COVID-19: The view of Terry Slavin, Editor of Ethical Corporation

17th June 2020
The SDG Impact of COVID-19 podcast series gathers expert opinion exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals. In this segment, we get the view of Terry Slavin, Editor of Ethical Corporation.
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Green economy; Health and wellbeing, Global

Indigenous waste plant materials: An easy and cost-effective approach for the removal of heavy metals from water

Elsevier,

Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Volume 3, June 2020
Figure showing the stepwise procedure for the preparation of bi-sorbents and removal of heavy metals from water.
This research explores the use of indigenous waste plant materials for an easy and cost-effective approach for the removal of heavy metals from water.
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Health and wellbeing; Water and sanitation, Global

Building the Future of Food Safety Technology - Chapter 11: Food deserts and food insecurity: in tribal lands and from coast to coast

Elsevier,

Building the Future of Food Safety Technology, Blockchain and Beyond, 2020, Pages 121-125
This book chapter addresses SDGs 3 and 10 by explaining how stakeholders can ensure the most accurate data about food security for policymakers.
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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Health and wellbeing, Global

The SDG Impact of COVID-19: The view of Monika Froehler, CEO of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

15th June 2020
The SDG Impact of COVID-19 podcast series gathers expert opinion exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals. In this segment, we get the view of Monika Froehler, CEO of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens.
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Health and wellbeing; Education; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Human rights, Global

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States: Chapter 8 - Mental and behavioral health in immigrant populations: Assessment and interventions for culturally competent practice

Elsevier,

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States, Cultural, Environmental, and Structural Factors, 2020, Pages 157-178
This chapter advances SDGs 3 and 10 by exploring how to achieve a culturally competent practice while continuing efforts are needed across various race and ethnicities as well as age groups to provide a more holistic approach to mental health treatment as well as promote protective factors such as a positive cultural identity of immigrants in the United States and worldwide.
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Diversity and inclusion; Health and wellbeing, Global

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States: Chapter 11 - The immigrant mental health advantage in the US among ethnic minority and other groups: Findings and potential mechanisms

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Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States, Cultural, Environmental, and Structural Factors, 2020, Pages 219-252
This chapter advances SDGs 3 and 10 by addressing the prevalence of mental disorders among the ethnic minority groups (African American, Latinx, and Asian American) in the United States according to immigration status.
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Diversity and inclusion; Health and wellbeing, Global

Effects of levothyroxine on lung inflammation, oxidative stress and pathology in a rat model of Alzheimer's disease

Elsevier,

Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, Volume 277, June 2020
Alzheimer's disease may cause respiratory disorders. Levothyroxine can reduce lung inflammation and oxidative stress. Treatment with Levothyroxine may partially improve Alzheimer's disease.
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Health and wellbeing, Global

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States - Chapter 8: Mental and behavioral health in immigrant populations: Assessment and interventions for culturally competent practice

Elsevier,

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States, June 2020, Pages 157-178
This book chapter advances SDG 3 and 10 by providing information on various culturally sensitive methods to assess and treat mental health conditions onset by factors contributing to the immigration process for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
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Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Africa; Antarctica; Asia; Europe; Global; Middle East; North America; Oceania; Pacific; South America

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