Implementing a Current Research Information System (CRIS) in Canada

The practice of research information management (RIM) is becoming more important as the research environment becomes increasingly complex, competitive and globalized. National mandates and requirements of national funding agencies regarding open access and research data management are creating added incentives for universities to showcase their publications and make them available in an open access format. Libraries are well situated to offer expertise throughout the adoption of a research information management system by a university. In aligning themselves with the wider strategic plans of the institution, libraries can use this as a platform to further their own goals and communicate their value and place in the institution by championing open access, ensuring discoverability and supporting the researcher endeavour. Dalhousie University is in the process of implementing a Research Information System (RIS) with the goal of providing a number of benefits to the university and its researchers. RIS serve to aid researchers when applying to funding agencies by creating consistent, standardized CVs, decrease workload when generating annual reports, increase the visibility and discoverability of an institution to potential collaborators and research contacts, augment the research currently being performed at an institution and make it more widely available, and manage and measure the research impact of individual researchers and institutions. While some challenges exist at Dalhousie that require mitigation and attention, the institution stands to benefit greatly from the implementation of this system

Broncho Dilator and Anti-Histaminic Activity of Activity of Vellai Erukkan Samula Parpam (Calotropis Gigantea,Linn) & Anti-Cancer Activity of Guru Pathangam

BRONCHO DILATOR AND ANTI-HISTAMINIC ACTIVITY OF ACTIVITY OF VELLAI ERUKKAN SAMULA PARPAM: Vellai Erukkan Samulam was collected in erode and purified and dried in sunshade and make into ash and make a gajapudam and stored in the airtight container. This drug was subjected for various studies by the author. Vellai erukkan samula parpam was selected for this study to establish the action on swasa kasam. To collect information about the drug, various text books, literature the title were referred. From them, the authour came to an idea about the drug and its efficacy on swasa kasam. A brief description in botanical aspect of vellai erukkan samula parpam, its identifying characters and phytochemical datas given. The wide use of vellai erukkan samula parpam according to gunapadam aspect as well as in various siddha literature were discussed with much importancde to that of preparation related to anti kapha properties. Chemical analysis of the drug shows that it is soluble in hcl. Qualitative analysis revealed the presence of calcium, iron are important in respiratory diseases. The pharmacological analysis is showed that the drug has got significant anti histamine and bronchodilator activity action.Clinical studies of 50 patients diagnosed as swasa kasam according to siddha aspect as well as laboratory investigation and peak flow meter reading of both sex selected. They were treated as both out patient and inpatient. All the patients received vellai erukkan samula parpam in a dose 100mg twice a day with honey after meals. It revealed that the test drug possess good relief. Moderate relief and mild relief. During the clinical trail all the patients receiving vellai erukkan samula parpam has no complaints of adverse effects. ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITY OF GURU PATHANGAM: In the buccal cancer, treatment aspect of modern side is surgery, radiation, chemotherapy. Above said treatments are given more side effects and the buccal area is so important for other activities also. So we preserve it only way by correct medications. So the need of internal drug for buccal mucosa is urgent need for the world. In the present study with the drug “GURUPATHANGAM” the following inferences could be attained. Gurupathangam is the type of alchemic process medicine. Siddha literature evidences that this drug effectively teats buccal cancer. The chemical analysis showed the presence of essential elements like calcium, sulphur (cancer preventer) SEM analysis shows the particle size of the drug and gives the hope to the chronic and killer disease. The acute toxicity and subacute toxicity study revealed that the drug belonged to classI I and hence we are used in long period. So, based on the results it can be concluded that the Guru Pathangam falls under the category of drug with high toxicity and it can be suggested that the use of Guru Pathangam more than 5mg/kg clinically for long-term therapy orally may cause severe toxic symptoms like liver damage, respiratory ailments and kidney damage. Therefore the dose reduction is essential to avoid untoward effects on long-term therapy. The anticancer study of the drug in experimental animal Dalton lymphoma celline models proved it to be an effective anticancer drug. The clinical study showed its efficacy in treating buccal cancer in humans too

EUCEET 2018: 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering Education: Challenges for the Third Millennium

World economy is changing rapidly. On the one hand, issues like health and safety, quality, resilience, sustainability, social justice and environment are increasing their weight for decision makers compared with traditional pecuniary considerations. On the other hand, the advent of cheap powerful computers, smart phones and robots is changing society drastically and also the economic interactions. The general agreed on professional requirements for future generations are the ability to interact with computers and robots, and the ability to do what these are not able to do (the so called soft skills as ethics or creativity). Civil Engineer practice is also impacted by this change. In the frame of Bologna Treaty, most universities are striving to adapt their educational contents as well as their training methods. Is Civil Engineering Education able to keep pace? In this book, this question is answered addressing the following topics: 1. New contents and capabilities: Resilience, sustainability, BIM (Building Information Modelling), soft skills, automation, artificial intelligence, smart cities, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). 2. Methodology: Student centered teaching methods, online learning, flip learning, active learning, PBL (Project Based Learning) 3. The impact of educational policies: quality management, quality control and accreditation agencies, links between teaching, research and practicePostprint (published version

Перспективы социально-экономического развития приграничных регионов

Материалы VI международной научно-практической конференции «Перспективы социально-экономического развития приграничных регионов» (26-28 сентября 2019 года) включают избранные статьи участников конференции. Материалы посвящены многоаспектным актуальным и дискуссионным вопросам современного положения и развития приграничных регионов России и зарубежных стран. Адресуется специалистам экономических, социальных, экологических, политологических, исторических и культурологических научных направлений, а также представителям федеральных, региональных и муниципальных органов власти, преподавателям и студентам высшей школы, и, безусловно, всем, кто интересуется вопросами приграничного сотрудничества РФ и ее регионов. Материалы представлены в авторской редакции, статьи отражают позицию их авторов