Introduction
Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles
Atomic Models
Developments leading to Bohr’s Model of atom
Bohr’s Model for Hydrogen atom
Quantum Mechanical Model of the atoms
Introduction
Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles
Atomic Models
Developments leading to Bohr’s Model of atom
Bohr’s Model for Hydrogen atom
Quantum Mechanical Model of the atoms
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DEGRADATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS.
Physical Factors
Loss of volatile constituents
Loss of water
Absorption of water
Crystal growth
Polymorphism changes
Colour changes
Chemical factors
Hydrolysis
Oxidation
Carboxylation
Decarboxylation
Isomerization
Polymerization
Definition
Application
Difference between molecular and Colloidal dispersion
Characteristics of dispersed phase
Classification of colloidal dispersion
Purification of colloidal dispersion
Natural Resources
Renewable and non-renewable resources
Forest Resources
Water Resources
Mineral Resources
Food Resources
Energy Resources
Land Resources
Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources
MICROBALLOONS: A NOVEL APPROACH IN GASTRO-RETENTION FLOATING DRUG DELIVERY SY...Snehal Patel
ABSTRACT
Oral controlled release dosage forms face several physiological restriction like inability to retain
and position the controlled drug delivery system within the targeted region of the gastrointestinal
tract (GIT) due to fluctuation in gastric emptying. This results in non uniform absorption
pattern, inadequate medication release and shorter residence time of the dosage form in the
stomach. As the fallout of this episode there is inadequate absorption of the drug having
absorption window predominantly, in the upper area of GIT. These contemplations have
provoked to the development of oral controlled release dosage forms with gastroretentive
properties. Microballoons (Hollow microspheres) hold certification as one of the potential
approaches for gastric retention. Microballoons are spherical empty particles without core and
can remain in the gastric region for delayed periods. They significantly increase the gastric
residence time of medication, thereby enhance bioavailability, improves patient compliance by
reducing dosing frequency, lessen the medication waste, enhance retention of medication which
solubilize only in stomach, enhance solubility for medications that are less soluble at a higher pH
environment. The present review preparation methods, characterization, advantages,
disadvantages, mechanism of drug release from microballoons, applications and list of the drugs
formulated as microballoons are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Microballoons, Gastro-retention, Floating drug delivery system (FDDS).
MICROSPONGE: A NOVEL APPROACH IN GASTRO-RETENTION DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (GRDDS)Snehal Patel
Oral controlled release dosage forms face several physiological restriction like inability to retain and position the controlled drug delivery system within the targeted region of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) due to fluctuation in gastric emptying. This results in non‑uniform absorption pattern, inadequate medication release and shorter residence time of the dosage form in the stomach. As the fallout of this episode there is inadequate absorption of the drug having absorption window predominantly, in the upper area of GIT. These contemplations have provoked to the development of oral controlled release dosage forms with gastroretentive properties. Microsponge hold certification as one of the potential approaches for gastric retention. Microsponge are porous spherical empty particles without core and can remain in the gastric region for delayed periods. They significantly increase the gastric residence time of medication, thereby enhance bioavailability, improves patient compliance by reducing dosing frequency, lessen the medication waste, enhance retention of medication which solubilize only in stomach, enhance solubility for medications that are less soluble at a higher pH environment. In the present review method of preparation, characterization, advantages, disadvantages and applications of floating microsponge are discussed. Please cite
Design, Development, Evaluation and Optimization of Microballoons of TelmisartanSnehal Patel
Abstract: In present study an attempt was made to prepare microballoons of
Telmisartan by emulsion solvent diffusion technique for sustained delivery by
using polymers like Ethyl cellulose to extend the drug release for about 12 hours in
the upper GIT, which may result in enhanced absorption and there by improved
bioavailability. Formulation optimization of Telmisartan loaded microballoons was
carried out by using different concentration of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Ethyl
cellulose. Total 9 batches were formulated. All 9 batches were evaluated for
entrapment efficiency (EE) and buoyancy. Among all batches DP4 shows
maximum entrapment efficiency (EE) and buoyancy and was considered as
optimized formulation. DP4 batch was further used for process optimization. The
process optimization was carried out at three different stirring speeds i.e. 1300,
1500 and 1700 rpm for three different stirring time period i.e. 1hr, 2hr and 3 hr and
another 9 batches were formulated. Out of all the batches DP13 showed the
spherical shape of microballoons without formation of flakes. Optimized batch
DP13 was evaluated for Zeta Potential, Particle Size Distribution which show -
41.8mV and 1.344 μm particle size, SEM, XRD Analysis. Batch DP13 was
charged for stability and were placed in glass vials container and stored at ICH
storage condition (2°C - 4°C Refrigeration condition , 30 ± 2°C / 60% ± 5% RH ,
40 ± 2°C / 75% ± 5% RH ) for a period of 30 days. The samples were analyzed for
physical appearance, buoyancy and for the drug release after 30 days. After 1
months samples were withdrawn and microballoons showed no change in physical
appearances, buoyancy and drug release, which indicate that the microballoons
were stable.
Keywords: Telmisartan, Microballoons, Emulsion solvent diffusion technique,
Buoyancy, Entrapment Efficiency.
Introduction
Mechanisms of protein drug binding
Kinetics of protein drug binding
Classes of protein drug binding.
1. Binding of drug to blood components.
(a) Plasma proteins
(b) Blood cells
2. Binding of drug to extravascular tissue protein
Determination of Protein-drug Binding
Factors affecting protein drug binding
Significance of protein/tissue binding of drug
Two general methods are used for microbiological assays
Method A: Cylinder plate method or cup plate method.
Method B: Tube assay method or titrimetric method.
Introduction
Sterilization method
Equipment's involved in large scale sterilization
Sterilization indicators
Evaluation of efficiency of sterilization /Sterility testing
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DEGRADATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS.
Physical Factors
Loss of volatile constituents
Loss of water
Absorption of water
Crystal growth
Polymorphism changes
Colour changes
Chemical factors
Hydrolysis
Oxidation
Carboxylation
Decarboxylation
Isomerization
Polymerization
Definition
Application
Difference between molecular and Colloidal dispersion
Characteristics of dispersed phase
Classification of colloidal dispersion
Purification of colloidal dispersion
Natural Resources
Renewable and non-renewable resources
Forest Resources
Water Resources
Mineral Resources
Food Resources
Energy Resources
Land Resources
Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources
MICROBALLOONS: A NOVEL APPROACH IN GASTRO-RETENTION FLOATING DRUG DELIVERY SY...Snehal Patel
ABSTRACT
Oral controlled release dosage forms face several physiological restriction like inability to retain
and position the controlled drug delivery system within the targeted region of the gastrointestinal
tract (GIT) due to fluctuation in gastric emptying. This results in non uniform absorption
pattern, inadequate medication release and shorter residence time of the dosage form in the
stomach. As the fallout of this episode there is inadequate absorption of the drug having
absorption window predominantly, in the upper area of GIT. These contemplations have
provoked to the development of oral controlled release dosage forms with gastroretentive
properties. Microballoons (Hollow microspheres) hold certification as one of the potential
approaches for gastric retention. Microballoons are spherical empty particles without core and
can remain in the gastric region for delayed periods. They significantly increase the gastric
residence time of medication, thereby enhance bioavailability, improves patient compliance by
reducing dosing frequency, lessen the medication waste, enhance retention of medication which
solubilize only in stomach, enhance solubility for medications that are less soluble at a higher pH
environment. The present review preparation methods, characterization, advantages,
disadvantages, mechanism of drug release from microballoons, applications and list of the drugs
formulated as microballoons are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Microballoons, Gastro-retention, Floating drug delivery system (FDDS).
MICROSPONGE: A NOVEL APPROACH IN GASTRO-RETENTION DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (GRDDS)Snehal Patel
Oral controlled release dosage forms face several physiological restriction like inability to retain and position the controlled drug delivery system within the targeted region of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) due to fluctuation in gastric emptying. This results in non‑uniform absorption pattern, inadequate medication release and shorter residence time of the dosage form in the stomach. As the fallout of this episode there is inadequate absorption of the drug having absorption window predominantly, in the upper area of GIT. These contemplations have provoked to the development of oral controlled release dosage forms with gastroretentive properties. Microsponge hold certification as one of the potential approaches for gastric retention. Microsponge are porous spherical empty particles without core and can remain in the gastric region for delayed periods. They significantly increase the gastric residence time of medication, thereby enhance bioavailability, improves patient compliance by reducing dosing frequency, lessen the medication waste, enhance retention of medication which solubilize only in stomach, enhance solubility for medications that are less soluble at a higher pH environment. In the present review method of preparation, characterization, advantages, disadvantages and applications of floating microsponge are discussed. Please cite
Design, Development, Evaluation and Optimization of Microballoons of TelmisartanSnehal Patel
Abstract: In present study an attempt was made to prepare microballoons of
Telmisartan by emulsion solvent diffusion technique for sustained delivery by
using polymers like Ethyl cellulose to extend the drug release for about 12 hours in
the upper GIT, which may result in enhanced absorption and there by improved
bioavailability. Formulation optimization of Telmisartan loaded microballoons was
carried out by using different concentration of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Ethyl
cellulose. Total 9 batches were formulated. All 9 batches were evaluated for
entrapment efficiency (EE) and buoyancy. Among all batches DP4 shows
maximum entrapment efficiency (EE) and buoyancy and was considered as
optimized formulation. DP4 batch was further used for process optimization. The
process optimization was carried out at three different stirring speeds i.e. 1300,
1500 and 1700 rpm for three different stirring time period i.e. 1hr, 2hr and 3 hr and
another 9 batches were formulated. Out of all the batches DP13 showed the
spherical shape of microballoons without formation of flakes. Optimized batch
DP13 was evaluated for Zeta Potential, Particle Size Distribution which show -
41.8mV and 1.344 μm particle size, SEM, XRD Analysis. Batch DP13 was
charged for stability and were placed in glass vials container and stored at ICH
storage condition (2°C - 4°C Refrigeration condition , 30 ± 2°C / 60% ± 5% RH ,
40 ± 2°C / 75% ± 5% RH ) for a period of 30 days. The samples were analyzed for
physical appearance, buoyancy and for the drug release after 30 days. After 1
months samples were withdrawn and microballoons showed no change in physical
appearances, buoyancy and drug release, which indicate that the microballoons
were stable.
Keywords: Telmisartan, Microballoons, Emulsion solvent diffusion technique,
Buoyancy, Entrapment Efficiency.
Introduction
Mechanisms of protein drug binding
Kinetics of protein drug binding
Classes of protein drug binding.
1. Binding of drug to blood components.
(a) Plasma proteins
(b) Blood cells
2. Binding of drug to extravascular tissue protein
Determination of Protein-drug Binding
Factors affecting protein drug binding
Significance of protein/tissue binding of drug
Two general methods are used for microbiological assays
Method A: Cylinder plate method or cup plate method.
Method B: Tube assay method or titrimetric method.
Introduction
Sterilization method
Equipment's involved in large scale sterilization
Sterilization indicators
Evaluation of efficiency of sterilization /Sterility testing
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
The ability to recreate computational results with minimal effort and actionable metrics provides a solid foundation for scientific research and software development. When people can replicate an analysis at the touch of a button using open-source software, open data, and methods to assess and compare proposals, it significantly eases verification of results, engagement with a diverse range of contributors, and progress. However, we have yet to fully achieve this; there are still many sociotechnical frictions.
Inspired by David Donoho's vision, this talk aims to revisit the three crucial pillars of frictionless reproducibility (data sharing, code sharing, and competitive challenges) with the perspective of deep software variability.
Our observation is that multiple layers — hardware, operating systems, third-party libraries, software versions, input data, compile-time options, and parameters — are subject to variability that exacerbates frictions but is also essential for achieving robust, generalizable results and fostering innovation. I will first review the literature, providing evidence of how the complex variability interactions across these layers affect qualitative and quantitative software properties, thereby complicating the reproduction and replication of scientific studies in various fields.
I will then present some software engineering and AI techniques that can support the strategic exploration of variability spaces. These include the use of abstractions and models (e.g., feature models), sampling strategies (e.g., uniform, random), cost-effective measurements (e.g., incremental build of software configurations), and dimensionality reduction methods (e.g., transfer learning, feature selection, software debloating).
I will finally argue that deep variability is both the problem and solution of frictionless reproducibility, calling the software science community to develop new methods and tools to manage variability and foster reproducibility in software systems.
Exposé invité Journées Nationales du GDR GPL 2024
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
Phenomics assisted breeding in crop improvementIshaGoswami9
As the population is increasing and will reach about 9 billion upto 2050. Also due to climate change, it is difficult to meet the food requirement of such a large population. Facing the challenges presented by resource shortages, climate
change, and increasing global population, crop yield and quality need to be improved in a sustainable way over the coming decades. Genetic improvement by breeding is the best way to increase crop productivity. With the rapid progression of functional
genomics, an increasing number of crop genomes have been sequenced and dozens of genes influencing key agronomic traits have been identified. However, current genome sequence information has not been adequately exploited for understanding
the complex characteristics of multiple gene, owing to a lack of crop phenotypic data. Efficient, automatic, and accurate technologies and platforms that can capture phenotypic data that can
be linked to genomics information for crop improvement at all growth stages have become as important as genotyping. Thus,
high-throughput phenotyping has become the major bottleneck restricting crop breeding. Plant phenomics has been defined as the high-throughput, accurate acquisition and analysis of multi-dimensional phenotypes
during crop growing stages at the organism level, including the cell, tissue, organ, individual plant, plot, and field levels. With the rapid development of novel sensors, imaging technology,
and analysis methods, numerous infrastructure platforms have been developed for phenotyping.
Deep Behavioral Phenotyping in Systems Neuroscience for Functional Atlasing a...Ana Luísa Pinho
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides means to characterize brain activations in response to behavior. However, cognitive neuroscience has been limited to group-level effects referring to the performance of specific tasks. To obtain the functional profile of elementary cognitive mechanisms, the combination of brain responses to many tasks is required. Yet, to date, both structural atlases and parcellation-based activations do not fully account for cognitive function and still present several limitations. Further, they do not adapt overall to individual characteristics. In this talk, I will give an account of deep-behavioral phenotyping strategies, namely data-driven methods in large task-fMRI datasets, to optimize functional brain-data collection and improve inference of effects-of-interest related to mental processes. Key to this approach is the employment of fast multi-functional paradigms rich on features that can be well parametrized and, consequently, facilitate the creation of psycho-physiological constructs to be modelled with imaging data. Particular emphasis will be given to music stimuli when studying high-order cognitive mechanisms, due to their ecological nature and quality to enable complex behavior compounded by discrete entities. I will also discuss how deep-behavioral phenotyping and individualized models applied to neuroimaging data can better account for the subject-specific organization of domain-general cognitive systems in the human brain. Finally, the accumulation of functional brain signatures brings the possibility to clarify relationships among tasks and create a univocal link between brain systems and mental functions through: (1) the development of ontologies proposing an organization of cognitive processes; and (2) brain-network taxonomies describing functional specialization. To this end, tools to improve commensurability in cognitive science are necessary, such as public repositories, ontology-based platforms and automated meta-analysis tools. I will thus discuss some brain-atlasing resources currently under development, and their applicability in cognitive as well as clinical neuroscience.
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).