Deciphering olfactory receptor binding mechanisms: a structural and dynamic perspective on olfactory receptors by Jingtao Wang, Jingtao Wang, Qidong Zhang, Wu Fan, Qingzhao Shi, Jian Mao, Jianping Xie, Guobi Chai, Guobi Chai, Chenglei Zhang

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Determination and Difference Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Smokers’ Saliva and Mainstream Smoke by Xiaoxi Si, Jianyun Yang, Fengmei Zhang, Ruizhi Zhu, Chunbo Liu, Wei Jiang, Qingpeng Shen, Pei He, Shiyun Tang, Zhenjie Li, Zhihua Liu, Junheng You, Zhang Di

“…The contents and distributions of phenolic compounds in tobacco smokers’ saliva and mainstream smoke were compared. …”
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Classification of Cigarette Types Using Computer Vision: An Analysis of Smoke Aggregation Features by Shishuan Guan, Lei Jiao, Zengyu Wang, Xiaofei Ji, Hongwei Zheng, Cunfeng Yu, Hongtao Li, Liwen Zheng, Shuaishuai Sun, Qiang Sun, Jun Li, Guangwei Jiang, Kezhi Wu, Erge Lin, Xinlong Zhang

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Modeled Respiratory Tract Deposition of Smoke Aerosol from Conventional Cigarettes, Electronic Cigarettes and Heat-not-burn Products by Yawen Li, Huapeng Cui, Li Chen, Meijuan Fan, Junlan Cai, Junwei Guo, Caner U. Yurteri, Xiaoxi Si, Shaofeng Liu, Fuwei Xie, Jianping Xie

“…Combined with knowledge of the harmful aerosol constituents, these deposition data will provide important information for hazard evaluation of new tobacco products.…”
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Genus <i>Nicotiana</i> L.: a review of traits significant for ornamental crop production by E. G. Baranova, K. I. Ivanitsky, V. I. Suchkov

“…The collection of Nicotiana L. species (Solanaceae) maintained at the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Tobacco, Makhorka and Tobacco Products (VNIITTI) is a valuable genetic resource used in breeding and genetic research on interspecific hybridization, cytoplasmic male sterility, and as a genebank for resistance to major tobacco diseases. …”
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Insights into bacterial cellulose for adsorption and sustained-release mechanism of flavors by Jingyi Hu, Longfei Wang, Menglan Xiao, Weihua Chen, Meng Zhou, Yihan Hu, Yujie Zhang, Miao Lai, Aimin He, Mingqin Zhao

“…BC was prepared from tobacco stem waste extract (TSWE), and better adsorption capacity (124.98 mg/g) was obtained through response surface optimization. …”
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Gender differences in the price elasticity of demand for waterpipe and cigarette smoking in Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine: a volumetric choice experiment by Ramzi G Salloum, Mohammed Jawad, Aya Mostafa, Yousef Khader, Rima Nakkash, Niveen ME Abu-Rmeileh, Ali Chalak, Ruba Abla, Sameera Awawda

“…Objectives This study assessed the extent to which the elasticity of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco products differs between men and women. We also explored the levels of substitution and complementarity in tobacco products among men and women.Setting The study examines tobacco elasticities in three Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan and the West Bank of Palestine.Participants We used data from nationally representative surveys of adults aged ≥18 years in Lebanon (n=1680), Jordan (n=1925) and Palestine (n=1679). …”
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Evaluation of Local Organic Materials as Source of Organic Pesticides for Pest Control in Carrots. by Kanyesigye, Arozious

“…The black ants population under control increased by 31%,5%,26%and 26% compared to tobacco leaf extract, a mixture of wood ash and tobacco leaf extract, and cypermethrin respectively. …”
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Pharmacological Effects of JTT-551, a Novel Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B Inhibitor, in Diet-Induced Obesity Mice by Makoto Ito, Sumiaki Fukuda, Shohei Sakata, Hisayo Morinaga, Takeshi Ohta

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Combination Therapy of an Intestine-Specific Inhibitor of Microsomal Triglyceride Transfer Protein and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ Agonist in Diab... by Shohei Sakata, Yasuko Mera, Yukiharu Kuroki, Reiko Nashida, Makoto Kakutani, Takeshi Ohta

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Effects of Unilateral Nephrectomy on Renal Function in Male Spontaneously Diabetic Torii Fatty Rats: A Novel Obese Type 2 Diabetic Model by Yoshiaki Katsuda, Yusuke Kemmochi, Mimi Maki, Ryuhei Sano, Yasufumi Toriniwa, Yukihito Ishii, Katsuhiro Miyajima, Kochi Kakimoto, Takeshi Ohta

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Authenticity Assessment of (E)-Cinnamic Acid, Vanillin, and Benzoic Acid from Sumatra Benzoin Balsam by Gas Chromatography Combustion/Pyrolysis Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry by Deshou Mao, Liu Hong, Lei Fu, Zhiyu Li, Jianhua Chen, Chengming Zhang, Yiqin Wu, Wen Xiong, Jin Wang

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Evaluation of Organic Pesticides for Pest Control in Cabbages (Brassica Oleracea). by Tubenawe, Ignatious

“…Five(5) treatments were used namely wood ash extracts, tobacco leaf extracts, a mixture of wood ash+tobacco leaf extracts, cypermethrin, and control(no pesticide used) were arranged in a randomized complete block design and replicated three(3) times. …”
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Characterization of microbial communities in flavors and fragrances during storage by Yingjie Feng, Tingting Zhang, Jinchu Yang, Wenzhao Liu, Yongfeng Yang, Jihong Huang, Shen Huang, Zongcan Yang, Qianjin Liu, Wenchao Zheng, Qing Zhou, Qing Zhou

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The US perspective on e-cigarettes and harm reduction by Mitch Zeller

“…The reality of the nicotine marketplace in US is that today, unlike 60-70 years ago, nicotine can be deliver­ed without having to burn tobacco leaves and inhale the tobacco smoke. And that’s significant because while there are misperceptions about the safety of nicotine, the reality is that nicotine does not directly cause the cancer, the lung disease and the heart disease associated with the use of cigarettes and other combustible products. …”
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UK policymaker and expert perspectives on the smoke-free generation policy: a qualitative study by Rachael L Murray, Joanne Morling, Nathan Davies, Tessa Langley, Manpreet Bains

“…Introduction The UK smoke-free generation (SFG) proposal seeks to ban the sale of tobacco products to those born in or after 2009. There is substantial evidence for the benefits of raising the age of sale of tobacco but, despite several governments proposing SFG, the policy has faced significant challenge and has not been implemented at nation-state level. …”
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Ocular Inflammation in Uveal Tract in Aged Obese Type 2 Diabetic Rats (Spontaneously Diabetic Torii Fatty Rats) by Yusuke Kemmochi, Katsuhiro Miyajima, Takeshi Ohta, Tomohiko Sasase, Yuzo Yasui, Kaoru Toyoda, Kochi Kakimoto, Toshiyuki Shoda, Akihiro Kakehashi

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Bacterial wilt disease alters the structure and function of fungal communities around plant roots by Jiemeng Tao, Jingjing Jin, Peng Lu, Shizhou Yu, Mengli Gu, Jinbang Wang, Jianfeng Zhang, Peijian Cao

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New Zealand policy experts’ appraisal of interventions to reduce smoking in young adults: a qualitative investigation by Janet Hoek, Heather Gifford, Jude Ball, El Shadan Tautolo

“…Objectives Reducing smoking in young adults, particularly young Māori and Pacific, is vital for reducing tobacco harm and health inequalities in New Zealand (NZ). …”
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Use of Classical Adsorption Theory to Understand the Dynamic Filtration of Volatile Toxicants in Cigarette Smoke by Active Carbons by Peter J. Branton, Kevin G. McAdam, Martin G. Duke, Chuan Liu, Maria Curle, Michele Mola, Christopher J. Proctor, Robert H. Bradley

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