Brown Paper Research Articles

Effect of Different Types of Bagging Materials and Its Timing on Quality Mango Production in Barind Region of Bangladesh

To improve the quality fruits of mango (cv. Banana) in Barind areas of Bangladesh three bagging materials were used for three time points e.g. 35, 45 and 55 days. Based on the paper bag three treatments (T1, T2 and T3) were undertaken for the study. Here, T1 = brown, T2 = white, T3 = black polyethylene bag, and for the Control (C) no paper bag was used. When the fruit size was around (7.24 cm long) the bagging materials were applied for its proper covering. Results showed that for all cases like- fruit color (green-yellowish), length (13.75-15.24 cm long), diameter (4.70-5.08 cm long), weight (293.20 g to 350.12 g), TSS (27.00-32.33%), yield (25.34-30.41 t/ha), skin colour (skin sunburn), and fruit quality (reducing splitting and mechanical damage, internal quality of mango), and finally for the ix) shelf life (15.25 days) the brown paper bag gave the best results at 35 days comparisons with other treatments. Without paper bag the control gave the poor results of the studied parameters. Results showed that the shortest shelf-life (8.56 days) was found in control. From this finding it may be concluded that for quality fruits production the bagging types and the duration is very much important. It is clear to us that the bagging with brown paper at 35 days showed better and it is recommended for mango traders, growers and all stakeholders in Bangladesh. It is important for small organic growers who want to sell high quality and healthy fruit of Banana mango to our local and foreign market. This technology is very environment friendly and also cost-effective. J. Bio-Sci. 32(2): 83-92, 2024

Apple fruit as a biological suppressant for potato tuber sprouting during ambient storage

In many countries, potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a crucial carbohydrate-rich crop and staple food. However, sprouting during storage can adversely affect the quality of the harvested tubers. To maintain the postharvest quality, this study assessed the potential of apple fruit as one of the biological suppressants for potato tuber sprouting at ambient storage. Potato tubers were obtained from four commercial farms. Thereafter, they were stored in a brown paper alone (control) or with apple fruit at ±23 °C for 30-day period. Potato tubers were evaluated for their weight loss, sprouting percentage, decay and soluble sugars during storage duration. Tubers stored with apple fruit had significantly (P < 0.05) reduced physiological weight loss after 30-day storage compared to the control. The results indicated that sprouting was significantly lower on tubers stored with fruit compared to the control. Sucrose, glucose and fructose increased in tubers stored with apple fruit compared to the control, especially in tubers obtained from Jamba and Leeubult. Tubers stored with apple fruit decayed significantly compared to the control in tubers from Jamba and Leeubult. Furthermore, dry matter and starch content were significantly lower tubers stored with apples compared to the control. In conclusion, apple fruit could serve as an effective sprout suppressant for potatoes at ambient storage. Therefore, apple fruit can be adopted as an alternative sprout suppressant to synthetic ethylene gas and various chemicals such as Chloropropham.

Effect of fiber content on flexural properties of jute fiber reinforced perlite/gypsum composite core-based sandwich structures

In this work, two types of sandwich structures were fabricated to develop sustainable building materials using renewable and waste resources. The chopped jute fiber reinforced perlite-filled gypsum composite was used as the core and the brown paper and the woven jute fiber reinforced epoxy composite (JFRC) were used as skins to manufacture the sandwiches. The effect of jute fiber content (10 g - 20 g) in the core on the flexural properties was studied. The flexural test was conducted to determine the flexural strength, modulus, energy absorption, and the load-bearing capacity of brown paper skin-based sandwiches (BPSS) and JFRC skin-based sandwiches (JFSS). The results of this study show that the flexural properties of both BPSSs and JFSSs are improved significantly with increasing jute fiber content up to 17.5 g indicating the optimum fiber content. The flexural strength and modulus of BPSS at 17.5 g jute fiber content are respectively 8.44 % and 30.16 % greater than those at 10 g jute fiber content. On the other hand, the JFSSs show 30.24 % and 60.36 % increase in flexural strength and modulus respectively at 17.5 g jute fiber content compared to those at 10 g fiber content. The flexural energy absorptions of BPSS and JFSS are also increased by 45.40 % and 22.90 % respectively when jute fiber content in the core is increased from 10 g to 17.5 g. The specific load-bearing capacity of JFSSs is 130.38 % - 216.56 % greater than BPSSs depending on the fiber content in the core.

Effects of perlite content and jute fiber reinforcement on flexural behavior of the gypsum/perlite composite core-based sandwich structures

Gypsum wallboards are widely used as a building material, but limitations exist in their weight and brittleness. The incorporation of various fillers in the gypsum makes them lightweight, stiff, and capable of resisting catastrophic failure but with the cost of strength. Sandwiching the filled gypsum using a low-cost material as skin may be an innovative approach to improve the flexural properties. In this work, sandwich structures were fabricated using jute fiber reinforced and unreinforced perlite-filled gypsum as cores and low-cost brown paper as skins. The density, flexural strength, modulus, and toughness of the resulting sandwich structures were investigated. It is found that the increase in perlite content in pure gypsum and jute fiber-reinforced gypsum significantly enhances the flexural strength, modulus, and toughness of the sandwich structures. However, previous research on jute fiber-reinforced and unreinforced gypsum/perlite composite panels (without skin) showed a decrease in flexural strength due to an increase in perlite content. The maximum flexural strengths of unreinforced sandwich (URS) and jute fiber reinforced sandwiches (JRS) at a perlite content of 15 g are found to be 13.29 % and 40.79 % greater than the control sandwich with pure gypsum core. The maximum flexural toughness of the JRS at a perlite content of 20 g and that of the URS at a perlite content of 15 g are respectively 118.31 % and 79.14 % greater than the control sandwich. A significant difference in load-displacement curves between JRSs and URSs is noticed despite the similar failure sequence i.e. core cracking→skin yielding→skin tearing.

CHARACTERIZATION OF UNBLEACHED PULP FROM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCHES OF OIL PALM AS A RAW MATERIAL FOR BROWN PAPER

Improper disposal of palm biomass wastes resulting from industrial palm oil production may contribute to the environmental issues in Indonesia. However, given their abundance and availability, empty fruit bunches (EFB) can be potentially considered as a raw material for unbleached pulp. In this study, unbleached pulp was produced from oil palm EFB by a pulping process with alkaline pretreatment. FT-IR analysis confirmed the presence of cellulose in the pulp, with absorption peaks at 3332 cm-1 corresponding to the O-H stretching and at 1029 cm-1 assigned to the stretching of the C-O-C bond, respectively. SEM images revealed the aspect of individual fibers, with a rigid appearance, in the pulp obtained from EFB biomass. The major crystalline peak was observed at 2θ of 22.41°, indicating the presence of cellulose. Brown paper was made from the unbleached pulp (A4 size, with a grammage of 134 g/m2 and a thickness of 219.3 μm) and proved to have excellent mechanical strength. Therefore, unbleached pulp from oil palm EFB can be recommended to be used in the manufacture of brown paper.

Rancang Bangun Mesin Digesting Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit Sebagai Bahan Baku Brown Paper

Indonesia's pulp and paper production capacity was 5.5% of global production capacity in 2021. As an effort to support the development of the pulp and paper industry in Indonesia, pulp from empty oil palm fruit bunches (EFB) waste which are currently abundant is being tried to develope as raw material for brown paper. To simplify the process of developing pulp quality from EFB, the authors tried to design a rotary digester on a laboratory scale as a EFB digesting machine. The steps used in this research are assembling digester, making pulp, and finally analyzing the data. The digester machine was successfully designed to carry out the pulping process with operating conditions at a pressure of 7 bar, a temperature of 160°C, and a stirrer speed of 80 rpm with a maximum capacity of 1.3 L. The designed rotary digester is capable of producing pulp with an optimal yield level (43%) under reaction conditions, a temperature of 100°C and a NaOH concentration of 5%.

Cost Effective Methods of in Vitro Multiple Shoot Production in Two Commercial Diploid Bananas of Kerala

Cost-effective methods for in vitro propagation of two commercial diploid bananas of Kerala, namely Musa (AB) ‘ Njalipoovan’ and Musa (AA) ‘ Nivedyakadali’ were carried out to reduce unit production cost. Sword sucker, peeper sucker and eye bud explants were found to be equally effective concerning the number of axillary shoots from a single explant in both cultivars. Sucrose 3.0 per cent and table sugar 2.0 per cent produced the maximum number of multiple shoots in Njalipoovan. In the case of Nivedyakadali, table sugar at 2.0 per cent recorded the maximum number of multiple shoots. Half strength of vitamins in full MS medium observed more multiple shoots in cv. Njalipoovan. Half a tablet of vitamin B complex (2.0mgl-1) in the medium resulted in more shoots in the case of cv. Nivedyakadali. Agar 0.7 per cent recorded a significantly higher number of multiple shoots per culture in both cultivars. The treatments involving different types of paper support (filter paper, brown paper and ordinary paper) in liquid media were inferior to agar 0.7 per cent treatment.

Revolutionizing Warehouse Efficiency with Shared and Class-Based Storage

This study addresses inefficiencies in the warehouse layout of a paper production company in Pasuruan, East Java, which led to delayed deliveries. By implementing shared storage (SS) using FIFO and class-based storage (CBS), the research aimed to optimize space and improve material handling efficiency. Data collection involved observation, interviews, and company records. The proposed layout reduced space usage from 59.45% to 16.95% and achieved significant time savings: 17.84% for brown paper, 8.84% for white paper, and 28.51% for custom-colored paper. The findings suggest that a systematic layout can greatly enhance warehouse efficiency. Future studies should consider the cost factors associated with these improvements. Highlights: Space Efficiency: Reduced usage from 59.45% to 16.95%. Time Savings: Up to 28.51% for custom-colored paper. Data-Driven: Used observations, interviews, and records for layout optimization Keywords: Warehouse layout, material handling, shared storage, class-based storage, efficiency improvement

Chemical Changes in Mango (CV.Fazli) as Affected by Fruit Maturity and Condition of Ripening

An experiment was carried out at the Department of Horticulture and Department of Biochemistry of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The objectives of the experiment were to evaluate the pattern of chemical changes associated with ripening and the numbers of days required for full ripening of mango (CV.Fazli) harvested at three maturity stages and preserved under different ripening conditions, viz; control, spread over brown paper, bamboo basket covering with straw, spread on straw and calcium carbide. The fruits were assessed for chemical changes during ripening. Some of the chemical properties such as sugar content (reducing, non-reducing and total), total soluble solid and pH of pulp increased while titratable acidity and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content decreased with the increase in the duration of ripening. In respect of all chemical parameters, mature fruits kept in bamboo basket covering with straw showed best performance whereas CaC&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2 &amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;treated fruits showed poorer performance though good colours were developed. The ripening conditions maturity stages showed significant variations in relation to days required for full ripening. Among the treated and untreated mature mango fruits, bamboo basket covering with straw and spread on straw exhibited better ripening performance. Over- mature mango kept in bamboo basket covering with straw required the lowest days for full ripening but at 9th day of ripening some fruits were not in edible conditions whereas mature fruits kept in the same conditions were in edible conditions.

A Raw Material Truck’s Queue System Optimization

We present a field study investigating the impact of raw material supply chain optimization within PT Mekabox International, a producer of high-quality brown papers utilizing recycled sources. To ensure consistent productivity, maintaining supplier interest is crucial due to limited raw material availability. Our findings reveal that expediting unloading processes significantly improves supplier satisfaction beyond pricing alone. Through quantitative analysis using a multi-channel single-phase queuing model, we demonstrate that adding one additional unloading team reduces truck waiting times from 33 to 17 minutes. These improvements enhance operational efficiency, foster stronger relationships with suppliers, and ultimately contribute to sustainable growth in the brown paper industry.&#x0D; Highlight :&#x0D; &#x0D; Optimizing the raw material supply chain for brown paper production can be achieved by expediting unloading processes, which improves supplier satisfaction.&#x0D; Quantitative analysis using a queuing model shows that adding one more unloading team can reduce truck waiting times from 33 to 17 minutes.&#x0D; These improvements lead to better operational efficiency, stronger relationships with suppliers, and contribute to sustainable growth in the brown paper industry.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: brown paper, raw material, supplier satisfaction, unloading, queuing model

To study and analyse the different packaging materials on shelf-life study of banana (Musa paradisiaca var. Robusta): A Review

Packaging plays an important role to maintain the shelf life of banana thereby providing nutritional and market value alongside to the farmer losses as well. The present review study is to determine how different banana cultivars’ shelf lives were affected by the materials used for packaging. The banana cultivars, referred to locally as Robusta var., would be packed using five different materials a perforated low density polyethylene bag, dried banana leaf, gunny bag, brown paper bag, cling wrap, and no packaging material. Three replications of a factorial combination were used in the Randomized Complete Block Design experiment. Every four days, a variety of physical characteristics were evaluated, such as weight loss, pulp hardness, pulp dry matter, pulp to peel ratio, peel colour, pulp thickness, decay, and loss % of marketability. The present review revel on different packaging materials to increase shelf-life banana, latest packaging technologies used in banana’s packaging and future research in banana packaging would revel.

Saccharification of Various Wastepaper Materials by Cellulase from Brown Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) at Different Incubation pH Values

Increased solid waste pollution and the negative effect of fossil fuel consumption on the environment are issues that would require more scientific attention and application to deal effectively with these phenomena. Wastepaper, a major component of solid waste, is classified as organic waste due to the presence of cellulose, a glucose-based biopolymer that is part of its structural composition. The saccharification of cellulose into glucose, a fermentable sugar, can be achieved with a hydrolytic enzyme known as cellulase. Although cellulase from fungal species such as Trichoderma, Aspergillus, and Penicillium are well described, knowledge about cellulase isolated from the brown garden snail is limited as it has not been the subject of many research endeavors. The waste paper has been described as a suitable resource for bio-energy development due to cellulose, a structural component of this bio-material that can be degraded into glucose, a fermentable sugar. Although paper materials such as newspaper, office paper, filter paper, Woolworths and Pick and Pay (retailers) advertising paper, as well as foolscap paper, were saccharified by different cellulases, the degradation of these paper materials by garden snail cellulase is a novel investigation from our laboratory. With the effects of temperature and incubation time on this cellulase action when degraded paper materials have already been investigated and reported, this study dealt with the garden snail cellulase action when degraded paper materials at different pH values. Most of the paper materials were degraded optimally at a pH value of 6.0, while optimum saccharification was observed at pH 4.5 when newspaper and brown envelope paper were degraded, with office paper showing maximum bioconversion at pH 7.0. The difference in the structural composition of the paper materials also affects the degree of saccharification, as the amount of sugar released from the various paper materials at optimum pH values is not similar. Together with other catalytic parameters, the pH value of this enzymatic catalysis is also to be considered when designing the development of waste paper as a bio-product resource, with limiting environmental pollution as an additional advantage of this process.

Effect of bagging materials and time on fruit quality of litchi (Litchi chinensis) cv. Shahi in Nagaland

The present experiment was conducted during 2020–22 at research farm of School of Agriculture Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus, Nagaland on effect of bagging in quality of litchi fruits cv. Shahi was Experiment conducted by using3 different bagging materials, i.e. Non- woven Polypropylene White (PPW), Polypropylene Pink (PPP), Brown paper Bag (BPB) and control (no bagging) were used to bagged the fruit bunches at three different days after fruit set, viz. 15 DAFS, 25 DAFS and 30 DAFS. Results indicated that PPP bags gave the best result with higher total sugar (15.21%), TSS (21.30 ºB), TSS: acid ratio (50.34) and low incidence of sunburn (3.59%), fruit cracking (1.71%) in comparison to control, whereby, higher values of anthocyanin content (26.11 mg/100 g) and fruit weight (23.12 g) were recorded in BPB. PPP and BPB bagging materials were found to be the best of the treatments to create mean microclimate inside bag to improve fruit colour and other quality parameters. In the case of time of bagging, 15 DAFS was found to give higher performance as compared to 25 DAFS and 30 DAFS with maximum individual TSS content (21.30 ºB), TSS-acid ratio (50.34) and low Sunburn (3.59%) and cracking percentage (1.71%). As such, bagging with PPP at 15 DAFS was found to give the best treatment.

Fruit Bagging: An Approach for Control of Fruit Fly Infestation and Quality Improvement in Guava

This study executed at experimental site of Horticultural Research Institute, Faisalabad (central Punjab) during March- July 2020-2021 to scrutinize the impact of fruit bagging to control fruit fly infestation and overall quality of guava fruit. Three bagging materials viz. butter paper, brown paper (Chinese), non-woven selected for the research purpose and unwrapped fruits were taken as control treatment (To). The research was planned according to randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated thrice. All the treatments exhibited significant impact on different traits evaluated. Enhanced fruit firmness, fruit size, ascorbic acid contents and fruit weight noted in wrapped fruits in comparison to un-wrapped fruit. Fruits attained maximum size (3108.25mm2) and weight (133.25a g) under brown paper bag followed by non-woven bag (3091mm2) and (131g) respectively. Total soluble solid (TSS) contents of the fruit were observed maximum (10.18 Brix) in non-woven bag whereas highest titratable acidity (0.77%) was recorded under control treatment. Highest ascorbic acid contents (214.25mg /100g) were recorded in non-woven bag. Disease incidence (2.25%) and fruit fly infestation (2.13%) were found minimum in non-woven bag. Among all the treatments, non-woven material was observed to be the best to control fruit fly infestation as well as overall improvement in Guava fruit quality.

Effect of pre-harvest fruit bagging on biotic stresses and postharvest quality of banana

A study was conducted to determine the impact of pre-harvest fruit bagging on banana maturity, pest and disease management, and postharvest quality. The bunch was wrapped in a variety of bags, including white polythene bag, blue polythene bag, muslin cloth bag, gunny bag, brown paper bag and non-bagging (control). The study was designed as a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates. The results showed that banana bunch covered with brown paper bags were ready to harvest 16 days earlier than those in the control. In addition, bagging increased fruit length, diameter, weight, and pulp weight in comparison to non-bagged fruit. Moreover, the brown paper bag treatment significantly reduced pest infestation (15-fold), disease infection (12-fold) and physiological disorder (6.5-fold) compared to control. The firmness, total soluble solids, and total sugar content were found maximum with brown paper bagged fruit, while Vitamin C content was higher in control fruits. Brown paper bagged fruit exhibited the longest shelf life (12 days) as compared to the control (09 days). Bagging presented a significant effect on the color and overall expression of the fruit, although it did not influence the flavour of the fruit. In conclusion, brown paper bags can help to prevent diseases and insect infestation and improve the fruit quality of bananas.

Influence of Fruit Bagging on the Physical Qualities and Shelf Life of Mango cv. Alphonso under Ultra-High-Density Planting

The present experiment was conducted to study the effect of preharvest fruit bagging on the physical parameters and shelf life of mango cv. Alphonso during 2023. Mango fruits were bagged 35 days after the fruit set with various types of bags viz: T1: Brown paper bag; T2: Double layered bag; T3: Transparent bag; T4: Non-woven bag; T5: Butter paper bag; T6: Control (no bagging). The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with six treatments and four replications. The result indicated that preharvest fruit bagging had a significant effect on physical parameters, shelf life and days required for harvest after bagging. Bagging with Double layered bag increased fruit retention (75.03%), fruit length (9.35cm), fruit weight (295.36g), pulp weight (228.30g), shelf life (18.5 days) and decreased physiological loss of weight (8.16%). Therefore, preharvest fruit bagging improved fruit retention, physical parameters and shelf life in mango cv. Alphonso.

Impact of Different Packaging Materials on the Quality and Shelf Life of Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)

The experiment carried out on the “Impact of Different Packaging Materials on The Quality and Shelf Life of Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)".Under the study the packaging treatments include T1 (Control or no packaging), T2 (Fruits packed in Newspaper), T3 (Fruits wrapped in Brown paper bags), T4 (Fruits packed in Aluminium Foil), T5 (Fruits wrapped in LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene), T6 (Fruits packed in Rice stubble), T7 (fruits packed in Perforated boxes), T8 (Fruits packed in Gunny bags), T9 (Fruits packed in Nylon net bags). The main objective of the experiment was to evaluate the effect of various packaging materials on physico-chemical characteristics of Kinnow fruit during storage. The physico-chemical evaluation of the fruits of each treatment was done upto 24 days and all the observations were recorded at every 6 days interval. The Fruit Weight, Polar Diameter, Radial Diameter, Peel weight having the decreasing trend, the highest mean was found in T5 during storage which were (151.70), (57.58), (59.11), (36.08) respectively. The TSS(0Brix) and pH were recorded lowest in the fruits packed in T5 during storage which were (10.45) and (4.02) respectively. Specific gravity of fruits had decreasing trend during storage period and found highest (0.86) in T5 at 24 days while ascorbic acid and titrable acidity had decreasing trend and mean values was found highest (17.89) and (0.89) in T5 respectively during storage. On basis of study results shown by physico-chemical characteristics of kinnow, it was concluded that kinnow fruits packed in T5 LDPE packing has highest overall acceptability at 24 days of storage. These practices may be passed on for obtaining higher returns with B:C ratio of 2.39.

Effect of Different Packaging Materials on the Preservation of Juice and Gur of Date Palm

The purpose of this research is to evaluate packaging materials and technologies for preserving date palm juice and gur for longer periods of time. It is necessary to develop a method for preserving juice that has a long storage life. Three different jars, including a clay pot (T1 ), stainless steel jars with insulation and an ice-cooling system (T2 ), and a stainless steel jar without insulation and an ice-cooling system (T3 ), were used to collect and preserve the juice. Gur samples were packaged in a variety of materials, including newspaper, earthen pot, painted earthen pot, and brown paper. Gur samples were collected from a variety of sources, including gur prepared by SAU-designed machines, contact growers by traditional method, Jashore and Khulna local markets. The findings revealed that juice collected in stainless steel jars with insulation performed better than the other juice collectors in terms of shelf life and quality. Gur prepared by SAU designed machine had the highest total soluble solid and ascorbic acid content, while gur collected from Jashore and Khulna markets had the lowest. However, gur procured from markets (Jashore and Khulna) showed the highest levels of microbial activity and reducing sugar, while gur produced by machine showed the lowest levels of microbial activity. Among all packaging materials, the painted earthen pot effectively extends the shelf life of gur.

Evaluation of Gamma Irradiation in Controlling Post-Harvest Rot of Ginger and Improvement of Shelf Life

Gamma irradiation has emerged as a promising method to enhance the shelf life and control of ginger rot after harvesting. By effectively reducing microbial contamination and inhibiting the growth of spoilage organisms, gamma irradiation offers significant potential in improving storage stability and prolonging the freshness of ginger. This study was carried out at the Division of Plant Pathology located at the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) in Mymensingh, to explore the effectiveness of Gamma irradiation in controlling post-harvest storage rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum in ginger. The study was conducted using a design of complete randomization, and it was replicated three times, and six doses of Gamma irradiation (20, 40, 60, 300, 500, 700 Gy) were applied to ginger rhizomes, which were then stored in three types of containers: natural condition (on brown paper), gunny bag, and poly bag. The experiment also included chemical fungicide, bio-fungicide, and control (without radiation) treatments for comparison. The results showed that the highest suppression of mycelia growth (76.86%) was achieved with a dose of 700Gy. No sprouting was observed at doses of 60, 300, 500, and 700 Gy, even after three months of storage. The lowest incidence of rhizome rot (56.83%, 68.15%, and 87.89% after three months of storage) was recorded at 700Gy on brown paper, gunny bag, and poly bag, respectively. This resulted in a corresponding suppression of rhizome rot of 35.72%, 24.83%, and 12.11% over the control treatment. Overall, Gamma irradiation was found to be advantageous in increasing the shelf life of stored ginger by suppressing sprouting and in lowering the incidence and severity of post-harvest storage rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Therefore, Gamma irradiation may be considered as a suitable management practice for controlling post-harvest storage rot in ginger, without any adverse environmental effects.

Fifty in the Sock Drawer

Ad LibitumMay 2023Fifty in the Sock DrawerVirus Log 04.26.2020Maryella Desak Sirmon, MDMaryella Desak Sirmon, MDUniversity of South Alabama Mobile, AlabamaSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M22-3068 Audio Reading - “Fifty in the Sock Drawer” Audio. Michael A. Lacombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads “Fifty in the Sock Drawer” by Maryella Desak Sirmon, MD Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail She walked outside, skirt swishing,handed a brown paper bagthrough the car window,paid online, delivered curbside.I extended a folded piece of currency,“For the tip jar.”We stilled, suspended in the moment …sealed together in a rarefied envelope,so unlike the morning sun's bright corona.“That's too much,” she said,an almost imperceptible step backward,left hand raised to breast level,wrist flexed back—right one holdinga dun-colored scarf across her face,this hasty mask leaving her eyes free.I looked to the bookshop behind her.I needed her dream to be therein a week, a year—for both of us.“It ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Maryella Desak Sirmon, MDAffiliations: University of South Alabama Mobile, AlabamaCorresponding Author: Maryella Desak Sirmon, MD; e-mail, [email protected]com. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement Audio Reading - “Fifty in the Sock Drawer” Audio. Michael A. Lacombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads “Fifty in the Sock Drawer” by Maryella Desak Sirmon, MD Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoStar Stuff Maryella Desak Sirmon Waiting for the Ambulance Maryella Desak Sirmon Star Stuff Maryella Desak Sirmon Metrics Current IssueMay 2023Volume 176, Issue 5Page: 731 ePublished: 16 May 2023 Issue Published: May 2023 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2023 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...