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An Insight to the Sedimentological Developments of Quaternary Detritus Ring Fluvial Network, Altun Kupri Paleolake, NE IRAQ
Authors: Mustafa Hisham Khalil
Published: September 2021

During the Quaternary, an active basin in the shape of open lake originated along the Lesser Zab river at Altun Kupri area. The radial complex of fluvial deposit morphologically initiated by the coarse detritus material, that were transported by the Lesser Zab river and other surrounded valleys in a shape of delta towards the proximal part of coastal plain and the fine sediment to the distal part of it. The coarse one prograde along the fine gradually resulting in the accumulation of about 60 m thickness of continuous Pleistocene fluvial succession mostly of coarse grained sediments with minor sand, silt and clay intervals and some tongues and bands of calcareous mud. The bulk of basin fill is made of two depositional systems, the western and southwestern side was filled up by progradation delta systems, but the northern side was gradually filled up by fluvial sediment of Lesser Zab channel. The water impounded in this lake because of Awanah anticline as a ridge in front of the lake which is open with output channel that crosses the shallow gorge and the gorge became deeper and deeper gradually till the water drooped from the lake. There are several possibilities that this ring shape depression of Altun Kupri paleolake generated, first: the depression at Altun Kupri is formed as a result of dissolving lenses of Anhydrite and gypsum of the Fat’ha Formation beneath the northern limb of Awanah Anticline after the collapse of the cavity roof. second: the presence of ring shape cliffs of about 50m thick and depression is bounded by 8km in diameter of cross bedded conglomerates and sandstone and the third: the depression of Altun Kupri paleolake can be developed by meteoritic impact, with several sedimentological and structural evidence such as a delta distributary fan, and there was a hanging terrace at a high level along the gorge
An Integrated Hydrogeological and Remote Sensing Modeling Approach to Evaluate the Climate Change and Over-Irrigation Impact on Groundwater Depletion in North Jordan
Authors: Al-Raggad Marwan
Published: September 2021

Groundwater is an essential source of freshwater for the severely water-deprived country of Jordan. Thus, understanding abstracted amounts of the ground water is essential for sustaining this resource. More than 50% of the annual abstracted groundwater is used for irrigation, indicating the need to correctly estimate this usage and minimize the uncertainties. Thus, this study aims to assess actual groundwater abstraction in North Jordan by implementing a new geographic information system–remote sensing multi-method approach. The results are promising and show that the announced GW abstraction volumes provided by the Water Authority of Jordan and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation are not particularly accurate, especially for areas where extensive agricultural practices are present. This fact may explain the discrepancies between official reports on declining groundwater levels and the results of several studies that assessed North Jordan groundwater abstraction. This study showed that irrigation is a crucial factor that affects this discrepancy and that the crop water requirements are generally higher than what is reported by the governmental sector. The results showed a 31 MCM discrepancy between the official recorded groundwater abstraction volumes and the actual (crop-based) water consumption. Increasing the irrigation efficiency by 20% will aid in sustaining the groundwater in the study area, maintaining the current groundwater wells and save the farmers money.
Evaluation of Reservoir Fluids Mobility, Mauddud Reservoir (Albian), Khabbaz Oil Field, Kirkuk Area, NE Iraq
Authors: Al-Qayim Basim
Published: September 2021

The Albian Mauddud reservoir of the Khabbaz Oil Field is consisting of 170 m alternating shelf carbonates and pervasive dolomite horizons of coarse to fine crystalline mosaic. Core analysis and log measurements reveal the occurrence of three electrofacies units (A, B, and C) with variable petrophysical properties. Unit A with good reservoir quality shows average porosity of 18.8 % and average permeability of 27.5 md. The other two units (B and C) are less attractive and have an average porosity of 9.6 % and 9.2 % consequently. Pore size ranges between macro to meso types and related mainly to vugs, fractures and intercrystalline porosity, especially in the dolomite units. The reservoir fluids saturation, bulk volume, and mobility are evaluated using resistivity logs measurements and porosity logs (Neutron-Density porosities) in addition to other reservoir laboratory data. Calculations and cross data plotting of the related petrophysical parameters were applied to the three units of the Mauddud reservoir in seven wells of the field. It shows an overall good reservoir fluids mobility. Results indicate that the formation water of Khabbaz Oil Feld is a non-movable type especially for the crestal wells which make most of these wells produce water-free hydrocarbon. Variability within well’s hydrocarbon mobility is noticed and related to units and subunits lithology and porosity variation. Other variations seem to be related mainly to permeability, pores geometry and variability of water saturation in addition to the location of well with respect to oil pool within the field structure.
Interprofessional Scenario-Based Learning for New Graduates in a Regional Setting: A Pilot Study
Authors: Martin Priya , Newby Matthew , Moran Monica , Browne Matthew , Kumar Saravana
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Globally there is an increased emphasis on the provision of high quality healthcare and improved productivity under mounting financial constraints. Interprofessional collaboration and practice are considered crucial in promoting teamwork and optimising patient outcomes. However, there is a lack of structured, evaluated interprofessional learning opportunities for graduates in regional and rural health services in Australia. This pilot study reports on a novel interprofessional new graduate learning program that was developed and implemented to address the lack of structured post-qualification interprofessional learning opportunities in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Methods: Twenty-one participants enrolled in the six-month program, which consisted of six ninety-minute sessions. A mixed method exploratory design was used to collect data using the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale before and after the program, and a reflective summary at program completion. Results: Results indicated that participation in the program had a positive effect on participants’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours regarding interprofessional practice as measured on the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale. Various themes about the usefulness of the program to participants were elicited from the reflective summary data. These included enhanced understanding of interprofessional practice, increased confidence in own professional role, improved understanding of the roles of other professions, increased collaboration with others, improved patient outcomes and improved networking with colleagues. Conclusions: It was concluded that the new graduate interprofessional learning program was a feasible and effective way to facilitate interprofessional learning among health graduates in a regional health service.
Clinical Educator and Student Perceptions of iPad™ Technology to Enhance Clinical Supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EFFI)
Authors: Snodgrass Suzanne , Rivett Darren , Farrell Scott , Ball Kyle , Ashby Samantha , Johnston Catherine , Nguyen Kim , Russell Trevor
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Growing demands placed upon healthcare systems require more health professionals to be trained. Clinical placement education is an integral component of health professional training, however accommodating increasing numbers of student placements is a challenge for health services. Personal digital assistants such as iPads™ may assist in delivery of clinical education, by facilitating transfer of knowledge and skills from clinical educators to health professional students, however such an initiative has not been formally investigated. The present study sought to explore perceptions of clinical educators and allied health students regarding the impact of an iPad™-based feedback delivery system on student reflection and learning. Methods: A pilot study was performed using iPads™ with specialised software to deliver electronic formative feedback to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology students during clinical placements. Students and clinical educators completed a questionnaire exploring advantages and disadvantages of the technology. Results: Nine clinical educators and 14 students participated and completed the survey. Clinical educators largely (n=7, 78%) reported the electronic feedback system was easy to use and 67% (n=6) reported it improved the quality of feedback provided to students. Five (56%) clinical educators thought electronic feedback improved student performance. Most students (n=10, 71%) reported electronic feedback facilitated reflection upon performance, and 64% (n=9) reported improved performance as a result. Disadvantages included poor wireless internet access and software inefficiencies (n=7 [78%] clinical educators, n=7 [50%] students), and difficulties using iPads™ in settings requiring infection control (n=2 [22%] clinical educators). Conclusions: Clinical educators and students perceived electronic feedback as a positive adjunct to student learning on clinical placement, however technological and software interface factors need to be considered for implementation in some settings.
A Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Learning Activity to Examine Student Collaboration and Collaboration Readiness: An Intraprofessional Educational Process
Authors: Brooks Salome , Gorman Renae
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND: Workforce responsibilities in the clinical setting between the physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) emphasize the necessity to develop intraprofessional skills fostering discipline collaboration. These skills impact the team process and the achievement of interprofessional patient centered outcomes. Collaboration is a skill that is sought after in inter- and intraprofessional teams. Intraprofessionalism is occurring within teamwork and collaborative activities labelled or described in interprofessional terms and tools. Health science professional programs have received recent mandates to address interprofessional collaboration skills within curricula. But disciplines that contain multiple professional roles need to address the within discipline, prerequisite intraprofessional skills prior to the field being represented in the care setting. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine PT and PTA student readiness to learn team collaboration skills within an academic setting and reveal the characteristics of intraprofessional education through the completion of a “professionalism” classroom focused project. METHODS: Following an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach, 54 PT and PTA students completed pre/post the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) and Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale (IEPS). Qualitative data collected included student previous supervisory work experiences, independent student meeting process descriptors, and student performance self/peer evaluations. RESULTS: The results showed that the overall RIPLS score increase pre to post was influenced by the strong values within the subscale “Teamwork and Collaboration” expressing the student perspective. IEPS subscales scores indicated consistently a student value for collaboration. The independent student meeting process was conducted without PT/PTA degree level distinctions and task accomplishment appeared seamless. Peer evaluations revealed the existence of collaboration characteristics within groups and individual student qualities. CONCLUSIONS: The results from the interprofessional tools used in this study support the inclusion of intraprofessional collaboration skills development in the classroom. Intraprofessional skills can be fostered in the academic setting as promoted by interprofessional education (IPE) mandates prerequisite to entering the clinic.
Pattern of Alteration in Foot Mechanics When Carrying Loads Unilaterally in Hand
Authors: Harithasan Deepashini , Omar Baharudin , Paungmali Aatit
Published: September 2021

PURPOSE: Carrying weight in one hand is a common functional activity. This study investigated the effects of incremental loads carried in one hand unilaterally and its influence on the foot mechanics [plantar pressure, maximum force and contact area]. METHOD: Twenty healthy individuals were tested, in standing and walking, while carrying different weights (no load, 5 kg, 7.5 kg and 10 kg) using their right hand. ANCOVA was conducted separately for the right and left leg to address the effect of incremental loads on the foot mechanics within each leg with navicular drop index and Q angle as covariates. Paired t-test was conducted to address the effect of different loads on the foot mechanics between the legs. RESULTS: Results showed a significant increase in plantar pressure (pCONCLUSION: The fundamental changes in foot mechanics under the influence of different loads may be used to interpret the changes seen in the foot mechanics among different pathological condition.
Marktchancen für "nachhaltigere Chemie" durch die REACH-Verordnung - Am Beispiel globaler Lieferketten in der Textil- und Sportartikel-Industrie (SuSport)
Authors: Kleihauer Silke , Führ Martin , Schenten Julian
Published: September 2021

Dieser Bericht dokumentiert die Ergebnisse des Forschungsprojekts „Marktchancen für ‚nachhaltigere Chemie‘ durch die REACH-Verordnung [Sustainable Sporting Goods - SuSport]“. Ziel des im Jahr 2018 abgeschlossenen Projektes ist es, eine „nachhaltigere Chemie“ in der textilen Lieferkette zu unterstützen und dabei den Blick von der „reaktiven“ Compliance Position auf eine „proaktive“ Beyond Compliance Perspektive zu erweitern. Strategisch stützt sich dieser Ansatz auf folgende Überlegung: Wer morgen noch „Compliant“ sein will, muss heute bereits „Beyond Compliance“ agieren. Mit einer solchen Strategie ist nicht nur die Rechtskonformität gewährleistet, es lassen sich viel-mehr auch neue Marktchancen erschließen.4 Die Notwendigkeit für diesen Perspektivenwechsel ergibt sich bereits aus der normativen Ausgangssituation Ein solcher Perspektivenwechsel und die damit verbundenen Veränderungen bedeuten für die Akteure der Textilbranche eine große Herausforderung Denn letztlich führt dies zu der Frage, wie man ein Chemikalienmanagement in der globalen Lieferkette organisiert Aus diesem Kontext ergeben sich die Empfehlungen für die Akteure der textilen Lieferkette Methodisch bestand die Herausforderung darin, die vorherrschenden Denk- und Argumentationsmuster der beteiligten Akteure der textilen Kette für die Ziele dieses Vorhabens zu öffnen Es bleibt abzuwarten, ob der entstandene Prozess ein Momentum erzeugt, der zu den gewünschten Veränderungen in der textilen Lieferkette führt erste Schritte in diese Richtung sind aber bereits erkennbar.
Brazilian Universities – Problems, COVID-19 & Efforts
Authors: Rios-Campos Carlos , Macias Patricia Mercedes Tapia , González Julissa Elizabeth Reyna , Araujo Michael Roberto Quispe , Tirado Willam Cristian Guevara , Castro Miguel Ángel Vásquez , Palacios Miguel Ángel Peña , Herrera David Salcedo
Published: September 2021

It is necessary to know the state of the brazilian universities. In this paper the general objective was determine the situation of brazilian universities: Problems, COVID-19 & efforts. Methodology, in this research, 36 documents have been selected, carried out in the period 2016 - 2021; including: scientific articles, review articles and information from websites of recognized organizations. The keywords used in the searches were: Brazilian universities and COVID-19. Results, brazilian universities stand out for the great effort they make in the training of researchers, as well as in the publication of numerous scientific articles and patent registration. Each year they manage to rank better in the Latin American and international rankings. Conclusions, brazilian universities have been affected by the pandemic, largely due to the ineffective response of the current government. Therefore, it is necessary for the university community to work in coordination to overcome this critical situation. Brazilian universities are an important example for the rest of Latin American universities, due to their outstanding position in international rankings and their continuous effort in scientific research.

Es necesario conocer el estado de las universidades brasileñas. En este trabajo el objetivo general fue determinar la situación de las universidades brasileñas: problemas, COVID-19 y esfuerzos. Metodología, en esta investigación se han seleccionado 36 documentos, realizados en el período 2016 - 2021; incluyendo: artículos científicos, artículos de revisión e información de sitios web de organizaciones reconocidas. Las palabras clave utilizadas en las búsquedas fueron: universidades brasileñas y COVID-19. Resultados, las universidades brasileñas se destacan por el gran esfuerzo que realizan en la formación de investigadores, así como en la publicación de numerosos artículos científicos y registro de patentes. Cada año logran posicionarse mejor en los rankings latinoamericanos e internacionales. Conclusiones, las universidades brasileñas se han visto afectadas por la pandemia, en gran parte debido a la respuesta ineficaz del gobierno actual. Por tanto, es necesario que la comunidad universitaria trabaje de forma coordinada para superar esta situación crítica. Las universidades brasileñas son un ejemplo importante para el resto de universidades latinoamericanas, por su destacada posición en los rankings internacionales y su continuo esfuerzo en la investigación científica.
Development and Validation of RP-HPLC Method for the Determination of Sorafenib in Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Authors: Sankar P. Ravi , A. Viswanath , M.M. Eswarudu , B. Divya , K. Neelima , K. Rama Devi
Published: September 2021

A sensitive, rapid, precise, accurate high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for the estimation of Sorafenib (SOR) in the tablet dosage form. Chromatographic separation of SOR was carried out utilizing thermo-scientific model C18 column (4.6 mm i.d. X 250 mm; 5µm particle size) (based on 99.99 % ultra-high purity silica) using mobile phase that consisting of acetonitrile: methanol (40:60 v/v) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The absorption maximum (?max) of SOR in the mobile phase was found to be 265.5 nm. It had a retention time of 3.223 min. The calibration curve was in linear function of the drug in the concentration range of 2-10 µg/mL (r2 = 0.999) for the optimized method. The regression equation for SOR was found to be Y = 68228 x + 8071. The Detection Limit (DL) & Quantitation Limit (QL) results of SOR were found to be 0.526 µg/mL and 1.594 µg/mL respectively. The developed method was validated in pursuance of ICH Q2 (R1) guidelines. The method was linear, precise, accurate with recoveries in the range of 98 - 102 %, and minimum values of % RSD indicate the accuracy of the method. The detailed quantitative results of the study show that this method is precise, accurate, and cost-effective. Thus, the developed RP-HPLC method can be successfully feasible for the routine quality control analysis of SOR in a pharmaceutical dosage form.
Formulation and Evaluation of Sintered Gastroretentive Tablets of Pioglitazone
Authors: Rani E.Veena
Published: September 2021

The aim of the present study is to prepare sintered gastroretentive tablets of Pioglitazone and to study the effect of sintering on
invitro dissolution study, hardness and friability. Sintering is defined as the process of compaction or formation of compact at a
temperature below the melting point of solid constituent for the purpose of increasing its strength by bonding the particles together. EVA 1802, stearic acid, carnauba wax, and natural polymers like almond gum, xanthun gum, guar gum were used. The tablets were prepared by direct compression and wet granulation technique using PVP as binder and EVA, carnauba wax, stearic acid in different concentration of 10%, 15% were used in preparation. The prepared tablets were subjected to sintering at three different
temperatures of 50, 60, 70°C for three different time periods of 1hr, 2hr, 3hrs in hot air oven. Precompression and post compression
parameters were performed. Results showed that the release rate of the drug was inversely related to the sintering temperature and
time of sintering. The optimum drug retardation occurred in the tablets at 70°C for 3hrs. increasing the temperature and time of
exposure to a particular temperature often decreases the release rate of the drug. In addition, the hardness of the sintered tablets
was increased with increasing sintering temperature and duration of sintering whereas friability of tablets was found to be decreased
with increasing time. The optimized formulations F3(SA+CW+XG), F4(SA+CW+EVA) sintered at 70°C for 3hrs showed the maximum
release of 70-80%. from the kinetic profile it shows that the drug release followed zero order and nonfickian diffusion mechanism.
Thus, the formulations F3 and F4 was considered to be the best formulations among all the 6 formulations sintered at various
temperature and various time periods. Hence it shows the suitability of EVA,SA,CW, natural polymers for preparing the sintered gastroretentive tablets of Pioglitazone.
Covid- 19 and Diabetes Mellitus; An Overview
Authors: V Dr Reshna
Published: September 2021

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a long-term metabolic disorder that affects many organs in the body. Diabetes may be linked to a serious type of Coronavirus Disease in 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 will make people with diabetes three times more likely to become seriously ill or die. They discovered that advanced age, obesity, and other medical conditions linked to diabetes are also associated with
increased risk. In the countries hardest hit by the pandemic, increased morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in diabetic patients have been observed, and this link, as well as the best management of infected diabetic patients, deserve further investigation. Antidiabetic medications that can minimise inflammation while maintaining good glycemic control are ideal. Patients admitted to the hospital with extreme COVID-19 can need changes to their diabetes care, such as stopping current medications and starting insulin therapy.
How Effective is Curcumin in Prevention of Cancer
Authors: Paul M Mercy , A V Alekhya , L Dr. Krishnamurthy
Published: September 2021

The human physiology is a significant and a complex process, which is designed accordingly with multitude of functions. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds found in plants, have modulating potential which is useful regarding chemoprevention. Curcumin (diferuloyl methane) is the dried ground rhizome of the perennial herb “Curcuma Longa” Linn, under the family of “Zingiberaceae”. It is readily soluble in ethanol or acetone, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), glacial acetic acid, poorly soluble in water since it is lipophilic in nature. In India, the average intake of turmeric is reported to as high as 2.0-2.5 g/day (approx. up to 0.1g of curcumin) no adverse effects have been studied at the population level. Curcumin triggers multiple biological mechanisms in tumour environment at different stages. Curcumin act on different cancer types such as colorectal, prostate, pancreatic, skin, headneck squamous cell carcinoma, breast, brain and glioblastoma. Various formulations have been prepared to improve the bioavailability and solubility of curcumin which includes nanoparticles, liposomes, phospholipid complexes, structural analogs, cyclodextrins, nanogels, solid dispersions etc.,
Modalities of Protein Denaturation and Nature of Denaturants
Authors: Acharya Vaishali V. , Chaudhuri Pratima
Published: September 2021

Denaturation of protein is a biological phenomenon in which a protein loses its native shape due to the breaking or disruption of
weak chemical bonds and interactions which makes the protein biologically inactive. It is the process where properly folded proteins
formed under physiological conditions is transformed to an unfolded protein under non-physiological conditions. The process of denaturation of proteins can occur under different physiological and chemical conditions. Denaturation can be reversible or
irreversible. Denaturation mostly takes places when the protein is subjected under external elements like inorganic solutes, organic
solvents, acids or bases, and by heat or irradiations. The denaturing agents or denaturants widely used in protein folding or unfolding
experiments are urea and guanidinium chloride (GdmCl). In denaturation, the alpha-helix structure and beta sheets structure of the native protein are disrupted and unfolds it into any random shape. We can also say that denaturation occurs due to the disruption of bonding interactions which are responsible for secondary structure and the tertiary structure of the proteins.
Impact of Curcumin on Nucleic Acids in Diethanolamine Induced Toxicity in Mus musculus
Authors: Doctor Hetal , Samova Sanman , Verma R.J.
Published: September 2021

Tremendous hike in the use of chemicals in every consumables worldwide, led researchers to investigate the effects of various
products and their ingredients that are being used in routine. Diethanolamine (DEA) is one such organic compound used in various industries and several personal care products that are being used daily. To evaluate DEA toxicity on nucleic acid content, Swiss strain male albino mice were chosen as animal model for in vivo experiments. Mice were exposed to DEA (110, 165, 330 mg/kg body
weight/day) for 30 days. Animals were sorted into nine different groups, each containing 10 animals per group. In untreated control
groups of animals no significant changes in nucleic acid content were noted whereas in DEA exposed animals, nucleic acid content
decreased significantly (p<0.05) in a dose-dependent manner. However, more decrease were noted in high dose (330 mg/kg body
weight/day) exposed animals as compared to other groups of animals. For the mitigation of the toxicity generated by DEA, curcumin, a miraculous antioxidant, which is an active component of turmeric was used. Curcumin (10, 20, 30 mg/kg body weight/day) was orally administered for 30 days along with the high dose of DEA. After completion of treatment, animals were humanly sacrificed and liver was quickly isolated for further biochemical evaluations. In animals exposed to curcumin for 30 days the nucleic acid content increased significantly (p<0.05) as compared to DEA-HD treated groups of animals. The effect was dose-dependent. The ameliorative effect of curcumin might be due to its high antioxidant potency.
Liposomes: A Novel Carrier for Targeted Delivery of Active Agents against Schizophrenia
Authors: R Arulkumar , P Muthumari , S Mounisha , C Indrapriyadharshini , P.V Ardra Krishna
Published: September 2021

Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder in which people have abnormal perceptions of reality. Schizophrenia can cause hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior. Schizophrenia, contrary to popular belief, is not a split or multiple personality disorder. The term "schizophrenia" literally means "split mind," but it refers to a disruption in the normal balance of thoughts. Clozapine is currently the only medication approved by the USFDA for the treatment of refractory schizophrenia. However, for patients who do not respond to clozapine or for whom clozapine therapy fails to treat refractory schizophrenia, a combination of antipsychotics is used. Overall, the focus of this article is to summaries the most recent findings and news concerning liposome technology in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as to demonstrate the potential of this technology for the development of novel therapeutics and the potential applications of liposomes in the two most common Schizophrenia disorders.
Development and Validation of RP-HPLC Method for Estimation of Teneligliptin and its Impurity in Tablet
Authors: Patel Bhoomi Dineshkumar , Dharsandiya Nidhi J. , Chaudhary Ankit
Published: September 2021

The objective of the study is a simple, precise and accurate stability RP-HPLC method has been developed and subsequently validated
for the estimation of Teneligliptin and its impurity in tablet formulation. The adequate separation was carried out using Grace Smart C18 column (250mm x 4.6mm, 5?m particle size), mixture of 0.05M Potassium dihydrogen phosphate PH 4.0 and Acetonitrile 80:20 % v/v as a mobile phase with a flow rate of 1 ml/min and the effluent was monitored at 242 nm using PDA detector. The retention time of Teneligliptin, Impurity B and Impurity G were 7.443 min, 6.650 min and 8.473 min respectively. Linearity for Teneligliptin, Impurity B and Impurity G were found in the range of 500-3000 µg/ml (R2 = 0.998), 5-15 µg/ml (R2 = 0.994) and 5-15 µg/ml (R2 = 0.998) respectively. The accuracy of the present method was evaluated at 50%, 100% and 150%. The % recoveries of drug were found to be in range of 99.315 ± 0.283 for Teneligliptin. Precision studies were carried out and the RSD values were less than two. The method was found to be robust. The proposed method was found to be specific, accurate, precise and robust can be used for simultaneous estimation of these drugs in tablet dosage form.
Mentorship – Propitious Methodology to Improve Low Performers
Authors: Sripad Desi Vidya , Nichenametla Gautam , Guhan V Naga , Ghoshal Joy A , Dharmalingam Amudharaj
Published: September 2021

Mentorship program have a wide array of benefits which imparts an important role in reversing the decline of academics and helps
in understanding the challenges encountered. The main objectives of the MP are 1) To address the student’s problematic areas and
identify sectors where they need more support. 2) To provide immediate support network to the Low performers and establish small group mentoring program which was based on performance basis. A total of 50 students and 28 faculty were involved in the study. All the 50 students were allotted mentor, in a lottery basis picked by the students, with the mentor to mentee ratio of 1:2. The marks obtained in Mid Term 1 exam was taken as baseline and compared with subsequent exam marks to identify the effectiveness of mentorship program. Further, at the end of terminal exam, 13 students were identified as low performers and were given an extra focused care other than regular mentoring. At the end of the 1st year MBBS, a preformed questionnaire with four Likert scale was taken to understand the effectiveness of mentorship. The marks were expressed in mean ± SD. The marks between the exams were compared using Paired t Test. SPSS 26.0 was used for all statistical procedures. Among the low performers, the comparative improvement in the marks between Terminal and Mid Term II was 18% in Anatomy(p<0.000), 9% in Physiology (p<0.005) and 8% in Biochemistry(p<0.01). Further the comparative improvement in the marks between Mid Term II and Final Professional exams was 5% in Anatomy(p<0.029), 5% in Physiology and 11% in Biochemistry(p<0.001). In addition, analysis of students feedback revealed that 38% of the students have agreed and 54% of them have strongly agreed that mentorship program was effective and beneficial to them. Mentorship Program should be a part of the academic plan and should be implemented in all medical Colleges to bring out efficient Doctors and prevent dropouts of medicos. Students with effective mentors as role
PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE IN SELECTED PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Authors: Firisa Weynshet , Onsongo Lister , Mugo Judy
Published: September 2021

Purpose: This study sought to assess the prevalence of hypertension in pregnancy and associated risk factors among women attending antenatal care clinics in selected Pubic Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Materials and Methods: The research employed a cross-sectional descriptive study design. Study population was pregnant women who attended ANC care in selected hospital.  The respondents were randomly selected from Tikur Anbesa specialized, Zewuditu Memorial and St. Paul’s Millennium medical college hospitals. Respondents for interview were selected using systematic random sampling at an interval of nine until a sample size of 297 was reached. The study used an adopting both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires from pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics while qualitative data was collected using key informant interview schedules and Focused Group Discussion guides with Nurses in charge of antenatal care clinics and primary respondents respectively. Key informants and focused group discussants were purposively selected. Descriptive data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20.0 with the aid of Microsoft Excel program to generate frequency tables, graphs and pie-charts. Qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis and results triangulated with quantitative data as direct quotes or narrations. Inferential statistics were calculated using Chi-Square tests done at 95% confidence interval and a margin of error of 0.05 to establish the association between variables. Information generated were presented in the text in the form of tables, bar graphs and pie charts.

Results: The study results revealed that the prevalence of pregnancy induced hypertension in Addis Ababa was 21.9%. Socio-demographic factors such as age (p=0.030), occupation (p=0.031), income (p=0.0014), highest level of education (p=0.001) and health insurance (p=0.001) were significantly associated with occurrence of hypertension in pregnancy. Rreproductive and obstetric factors such as age at first pregnancy (p=0.001), gravidity (p=0.046), parity (p=0.001), history of obesity (p=0.001) and occurrence of gestational diabetes (p=0.002) were significantly associated with hypertension in pregnancy. More than a half (51.9%) of respondents had negative attitude towards hypertensive disorder in pregnancy. The level of attitude (p=0.040) was significantly associated with occurrence of hypertension in pregnancy.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the management of the 3 health facilities together with other stakeholders in health empower women to start income generating projects to increase their financial access to antenatal care services consequently reduces hindrances that may lead to pregnancy complications such as hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
A Case Study of Mrs. Bector Food Specialties Ltd
Authors: D’Silva Reema Jenifer , S. Ganesh Bhat
Published: September 2021

Purpose: In these days, women are exhibiting their entrepreneurial spirit and competencies. They have come to the forefront of development process and have proved themselves successful in their multitasking roles at home and office. Entrepreneurship among women improves the wealth of their families and the nation as well. Some women have managed to break the proverbial glass ceiling against the odd and have established their businesses successfully in food processing sector. Women are more inclined for food processing enterprises since they spend most of their time in the kitchen normally. Many women have the expertise in preparing new cuisines, so they start small and grow further to become a much-acclaimed food processing entrepreneurs. The food processing industry in India has great potential and it brings about the synergy between the consumer, industry and agriculture. Therefore, there is a need to inspire, encourage, motivate and co-operate with women entrepreneurs for developing the spirit of enterprise among every segment of the society. The purpose of the paper is to highlight the success story of Mrs. Bector in the food processing sector and the challenges faced by her. This study proved that Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties Ltd. owned by Mrs. Bector, based at Punjab has enough growth opportunities but to sustain itself in the market, the company has to pursue more competitive strategies to widen the operations and customer base.
Design: For the purpose of analysis, this study used secondary data sources - open access journals, Google, Google scholar and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties Ltd. websites. Furthermore, the literature is used to analyze the position of this company within SWOC framework and Michael Porter’s Five Forces analysis.
Findings: Based on the analysis, it is suggested that Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties Ltd. has to expand its business beyond northern India and initiate campaign for its brand awareness. The study concludes that Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties Ltd.’s competitive pricing strategy is clearly defined to capture the market, but more proper execution of strategies is required to thrive in a competitive climate.
Value: This paper focuses on the growth of Mrs. Bector Food Specialties Ltd. in terms of its current status and future opportunities. Based on findings and their interpretation, new knowledge in the form of suggestions is presented.
Paper Type: Case study-based Research Analysis
Evolution historique du travail social en Turquie: De la république à nos jours
Authors: Güzel Bekir
Published: September 2021

Dans cette étude, les pratiques de travail social menées en Turquie après 1923 seront systématiquement discutées dans une perspective chronologique. Il y a deux points importants qui distinguent cette étude des études précédentes. Le premier de ces points est que cette étude est traitée dans une structure chronologique différente et discutée avec une perspective critique. Un autre point est que cette étude est rédigée en français, contrairement aux langues précédemment publiées (turc, anglais ou allemand). Dans cette étude, le développement historique du travail social en Turquie est divisé en certaines périodes et discuté comme suivant; (1) Entre 1923-1945: période du parti unique en Turquie, (2) Entre 1946-1979: période initiale de pratique professionnelle du travail social en Turquie, (3) Entre 1980-2000: Transformation néolibérale et pratiques d'institutionnalisation, (4) Les années 2000 et au-delà: le processus de candidature de la Turquie à l'UE, les efforts de regroupement de toutes les pratiques de travail social sous un seul ministère et la folie de la formation des travailleurs sociaux.
Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve Driving Performance in Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early-Stage Dementia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Spargo Claire , Laver Kate , Berndt Angela , Adey-Wakeling Zoe , George Stacey
Published: September 2021

Importance: For a person with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia, driving is important for independence. However, driving presents safety concerns for both the person and family members. It is important to determine whether occupational therapy interventions can prolong safe driving for this population.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions to improve driving performance in older people with MCI or early-stage dementia.

Data Sources: We conducted a search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and gray literature using Google Scholar.

Study Selection and Data Collection: Studies were included if they evaluated interventions that (1) aimed to improve the driving performance of older people (M age ≥60 yr) with MCI or early-stage dementia and (2) could be designed or delivered by an occupational therapy practitioner who specializes in driving. Citations were reviewed independently by two authors, and quality appraisal was conducted using the Cochrane risk-of-bias guidelines.

Findings: One Level I randomized controlled trial (RCT) and 4 Level III quasi-experimental studies were included; these studies had 231 participants in total with reported M ages of 65.6–72.5 yr. One study evaluated a compensatory approach, whereas the others evaluated a remedial approach. The studies used different measures to assess outcomes and reported mixed effects.

Conclusions and Relevance: Low strength of evidence suggests that occupational therapy interventions may improve the driving performance of older people with MCI or early-stage dementia. More RCTs are needed that include long-term follow-up measures and address clinically important outcomes.

What This Article Adds: In the absence of conclusive evidence from research studies and best practice guidelines, occupational therapy practitioners must rely on their clinical experience and their clients’ abilities. Development of evidence and guidelines in this area is critical. It is also important for practitioners to work closely with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to carefully monitor fitness to drive.
Testing the Power Transition Theory with Relative Military Power
Authors: Koch Charles J.
Published: September 2021

This article tests the power transition theory using relative military power within a dyad pair. The author hypothesizes that when a dyad pair achieves relative military power parity, the two states are likely to initiate war. Furthermore, when a dyad pair no longer maintains relative military power parity, the probability of war between the two states decreases. Although the sample population used to test this hypothesis is small (n=3), the mixed-method analysis indicates support to the power transition theory. Furthermore, results are more substantial when using military expenditure and surplus domestic when compared to results using military personnel and surplus domestic product. No statistically significant difference exists (p=.99) when comparing military expenditure and surplus domestic product with a combination of military expenditure, military personnel, and surplus domestic product. These results indicate that relative military power possesses the potential to provide researchers an additional quantitative measure to test the power transition theory. Although these initial results are promising, further research is required to test a larger sample population of dyads.
Analysis of offensive and defensive actions of young soccer goalkeepers
Authors: Santos João , Malico Sousa Paulo , Pinheiro Valter , Jorge Santos Fernando
Published: September 2021

Purpose

The study aimed to investigate the defensive and offensive technical-tactical actions of elite young football goalkeepers.

Methods

The goalkeepers who participated in our study (n = 3; mean age: 16.6 years) had 8 years of experience in the position, were Portuguese, and competed in the Portuguese National Championship U-17. Thirty championship games were observed. The observational instruments used were constructed and validated for the investigation, and the technical-tactical actions were coded with the Lince® software. The data were processed through a descriptive analysis, by using the Microsoft Excel® computer program.

Results

Defensive actions with most occurrences were goal defence (25.33 ± 8.14), deviation to punch (13.67 ± 12.5), with 2 hands (45.66 ± 21.38), and in zone 1 (50.33 ± 34.81). Offensive actions started more frequently with delayed pass (38.33 ± 28.01), for zone 1 (28.7 ± 20.60). The goalkeepers executed goal kick most frequently (17.33 ± 14.29), followed by short hand replacement (16.67 ± 12.06) and short pass (14.33 ± 10.02). The preferred pass zone was 9 (17.33 ± 10.26), and actions sought to initiate positional attack (86 ± 61.02).

Conclusions

In the defensive process, the goalkeepers’ actions are mostly focused on the objective of goal defence; in the offensive process, technical actions with the hands and feet are important in the participation in positional attack construction.
Das Wunder: Papier!
Authors: Isensee Till , Bähr Sonja
Published: September 2021

Oder sollte es besser das Papierwunder heißen? Es kann alles: kompostierbar, recycelbar, „auf dem Weg in eine abfallfreie Zukunft“ und rundum nachhaltig. Aber das ist nur die halbe Wahrheit.
Mit bis zu 80 Prozent weniger Kunststoff verpacken
Authors: Meierotto Nicole
Published: September 2021

Ein Hersteller schmackhafter Fleisch- und Wurstprodukte aus Norddeutschland setzt seit vielen Jahren auf GEA Verpackungsmaschinen. Seit dem Frühsommer 2020 kommt zum sicheren Verpacken von mariniertem Fleisch die Kartonschalen-Folien-Kombinationslösung FoodTray zum Einsatz. Eine Verpackungslösung für mehr Nachhaltigkeit.
Pralinen fest im Griff
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: September 2021

Piab stellt eine kleinere Ausführung des Soft Gripping Tools Pisoftgrip vor, das speziell für Anwendungen in der Lebensmittel- und Süßwarenindustrie entwickelt wurde.
Auf die richtige Auswahl kommt es an
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: September 2021

Mondi stellt aktuelle Neuheiten aus dem Unternehmensbereich Uncoated Fine Paper (UFP) vor. Als einer der Hauptlieferanten von ungestrichenem Feinpapier in Europa, hat Mondi auch in Covid-19-Zeiten die Innovation stets fest im Blick behalten.
Brotpapier mit kunststofffreier Beschichtung
Authors: Bauer Dieter , Sängerlaub Sven
Published: September 2021

Damit verpacktes Brot nicht austrocknet, benötigt ein gutes Brotpapier eine Barriere. Wie lässt sich diese nachhaltig gestalten? Ein Projekt gibt Aufschluss.
Das „Internet of Everything“ steht kurz bevor
Authors: Hirschmann Martin
Published: September 2021

In unserer Serie zum Thema Smart Packaging betrachten wir diesmal die immer weiterreichende Vernetzung auf Objektebene. Wieso das „Internet der Dinge“ auch im Verpackungssektor immer wichtiger wird, erklärt Alastair Hanlon, Chief Commercial Officer bei PragmatIC Semiconductor (Cambridge, Großbritannien).
Ein Ersatz für Kunststoffverpackungen?
Authors: Sachs Melanie
Published: September 2021

Bislang zeigte der Trend bei flexiblen Verpackungen klar in Richtung Kunststoffe. Durch neue Barrierepapiere gewinnt aber auch Papier in der flexiblen Verpackung an Bedeutung für die Lebensmittelindustrie.
PLA zu 100 Prozent heimkompostierbar
Authors: Perrin Laura
Published: September 2021

Auf Kunststoffe für Verpackungen lässt sich nur schwer verzichten. Mithilfe eines Enzyms sollen sich Kunststoffe aus PLA nun auch zu Hause kompostieren lassen.
Die Vorteile des Digitaldrucks ausnutzen
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: September 2021

Die Nachfrage nach wiederverwertbaren, papierbasierten Verpackungen als Ersatz für weniger nachhaltige Materialien steigt. Sappi und HP Indigo haben sich zusammengeschlossen, um den Anforderungen einer sich verändernden Welt gerecht zu werden.
Kontrolle ist alles
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: September 2021

Optima Pharma hat eine Vial-Abfülllinie mit Isolatoren und Gefriertrocknungsanlagen realisiert, die mit einer Vielzahl von digitalen Sicherheitsfeatures und einem Massenspektrometer ausgerüstet ist. Der Kunde, ein global tätiges Pharmaunternehmen, legt großen Wert auf Produktionssicherheit und den Einsatz zukunftsweisender Technologien.
Wohin geht die Reise 2021?
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: September 2021

Vertreter der Branchenverbände der Schweizerischen Verpackungswirtschaft ziehen eine gemischte Bilanz zum Pandemie-Jahr 2020 und blicken vorsichtig optimistisch ins neue Jahr 2021. Ihr Fazit: Flexibel bleiben und situativ reagieren bleibt für Unternehmen eine zentrale Aufgabe. Die Interviews wurden in der ersten Januarhälfte geführt.
Auf das Know-how kommt es an!
Authors: Zopfi Andreas
Published: September 2021

Gerade in Zeiten der Veränderung kann man auf ein Fundament sicher bauen: die Bildung. Wer gut ausgebildet ist, hat bessere Chancen auf einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz und höhere Bezahlung. In der Verpackungswirtschaft sind Fachkräfte gesucht. Mitarbeiter mit höheren Bildungsabschlüssen müssen oft sogar im benachbarten Ausland rekrutiert werden. Dabei bietet die SVI Academy stufengerechte und branchenspezifische Weiterbildung für jeden Bedarf an.