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Toxic Plant Metabolites, Cyanogenic Glycosides, Poisoning Mechanisms, Health Risks, and Analytical Method Development for Detecting Toxicants in Food

Saurabh Dilip Bhandare, Sarika Shivaji Malode

Food and Drug Safety · 114-146 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.1019

This study presents a novel robust titrimetric analysis method for detection and quantification of cyanide in food samples artificially spiked with cyanogenic compounds derived from bamboo and cassava species. The titration approach demonstrated a strong linear correlation between cyanide concentration and the volume of titrant

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Natural Resources Management, Sustainability, Production and Consumption in the Agricultural Sector in the Cilento National Park (Italy)

Antonio Bertini, Tiziana Vitolo

New Countryside · 89-108 · 10.55121/nc.v5i1.589

To contribute to the overall environmental and socio-economic rebalancing of Italy, the paper proposes to identify policies, strategies, and tools useful to local communities that intend to pursue the valorisation of Campania’s inland protected areas. Starting from an in depth analysis of the territories using the territorial me

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Barrel Medic Bloom Extract: A Natural Aid against Breast Cancer

Raghad Salman Mouhamad

Food and Drug Safety · 103-113 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.935

Breast cancer continues to be the foremost cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Medicago truncatula (Barrel medic) is acknowledged as a herbaceous plant possessing significant therapeutic and anticancer properties. The investigation examined the cytotoxic and inhibitory effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts p

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Biochemical and Microbiological Safety Risks in Salted Fish Products: A Review

Mario Nosić

Food and Drug Safety · 88-102 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.1082

Salting is one of the most widely used fish processing methods, although fish prepared in such a way is exposed to many biochemical changes. There is still insufficient information on the mechanisms of reactions that occur during salting, so the process is still conducted on an experimental basis. Sodium chloride (NaCl) reduces

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Food Packaging Materials: Risks of Contamination

Nabila Bouhadi, Lilya Boudriche, Nora Ghaliaoui, Ouahiba Nait Abderrahmane

Food and Drug Safety · 77-87 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.892

Food packaging performs multiple essential functions: it protects, preserves, contains, markets, stores, and facilitates the transport of food products. Throughout the food supply chain, packaging plays a critical role in maintaining food quality, safety, and shelf life. Growing consumer expectations and evolving market trends h

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Integrating Japanese Dragon Ball Anime Characters into Superhero Therapy: A Viable Approach to Motivating Substance Use Recovery

Ajibola Abdulrahamon Ishola, Olusegun Akande

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 61–73 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.992

This paper focuses on the inclusion of Japanese Dragon Ball anime characters into Superhero Therapy for the purpose of encouraging people with substance use and addiction to change. Drawing on qualitative data, the study looks into the nature of these characters, specifically Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo, as symbols of struggle, tr

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Integrated Workplace Well-Being: A Biopsychosocial Systems Framework for Behavioural Health

Satchidananda Mishra

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 44-60 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.1261

Workplace health is increasingly shaped by complex interactions among physical, psychosocial, and organisational factors, challenging traditional occupational health models that primarily emphasise hazard identification and control. Although such approaches have contributed to reductions in physical risk, they remain limited in

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Evening Social Media Use, Sleep Quality and Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey with Mediation Analysis

Sora Pazer

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 31-43 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.1177

Evening social media use has been increasingly discussed as a behavioral factor influencing sleep quality and mental health in young adults. Although previous research has demonstrated associations between intensive social media use and depressive symptoms, the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood. The present

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Beyond Distraction and Dependency: A Dual-Theoretical Framework of Cell Phone Use and Academic Performance

Suresh C. Joshi

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 14-30 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.1023

The relationship between cell phone use (CPU) and academic performance remains empirically inconsistent, with prior studies reporting negative, positive, and null effects. This study aims to develop an integrative theoretical framework capable of explaining these contradictions by identifying the underlying cognitive and self-re

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The Mental Health Consequences of Climate Change: A Review of the Current Evidence and Emerging Challenges

Ashutosh Kumar Singh

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 1–13 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.960

Climate change is an increasing global threat with clear mental health implications. Its effects are manifested in both direct and indirect ways. Direct effects include post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression after a flood, hurricane, or fire. The indirect effects are more persistent and stem from displacement, economic i

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