Informetrics on accidents and trauma

MEDLINE database has been analysed for 1995-97 on index Accidents and Trauma. Publications output has been classified year-wise country-wise, journal-wise and other fine structure characteristics have been found. High frequency keywords have been identified. Other valuable data have been compiled. The value of informater for decision-making is brought out by this study and the comprehensive data compilation by MEDLINE is established

COMPARISON BETWEEN KOTHARI EDUCATION COMMISSION AND NEP-2020

This research article conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of two significant educational policies in India: the Kothari Education Commission of 1964-66 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It seeks to discern the objectives, strategies, and outcomes of these pivotal policies, shedding light on their contributions to the evolution of the Indian education landscape. The Kothari Education Commission emerged during the post-independence era, addressing the urgent need to expand educational access while promoting quality and equity. In contrast, NEP-2020, developed against the backdrop of globalization, technological advancements, and shifting work dynamics, aims to equip learners for the challenges of the contemporary world. Through a meticulous examination of curriculum and pedagogical recommendations, strategies to enhance access and equity, approaches to teacher training and professional development, and implementation challenges, this study offers a nuanced understanding of the historical and contextual foundations of these policies. It also delves into their profound impact on education systems, students, and society. By juxtaposing these significant policies, this research article endeavours to uncover enduring lessons, achievements, and limitations. It aims to contribute to ongoing dialogues on education reform and policy development in India, fostering a deeper comprehension of the dynamic evolution of educational aspirations and strategies. It underscores India's steadfast commitment to education as a transformative force that shapes its destiny. The comparative analysis presented herein serves as an invaluable resource for policymakers, educators, researchers, and all stakeholders invested in India's educational future, providing insights from the past and present to guide the way forward

Amidoalkyl Naphthols: Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) Catalyzed One-Pot, Multi-Component Synthesis

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) was found as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of amidoalkyl naphthols from aromatic aldehydes, β-naphthol and acetamide/benzamide under solvent free condition at 80o C. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, 1H NMR and Mass spectra. The advantages of the new method were good yields, short reaction times, simple work-up, inexpensive and easily available catalyst and economical due to absence of solvent. Therefore, this method could be an attractive alternative to existing methods for the synthesis of biologically important amidoalkyl naphthols

Microalgae Production from Power Plant Flue Gas: Environmental Implications on a Life Cycle Basis

Power-plant flue gas can serve as a source of CO{sub 2} for microalgae cultivation, and the algae can be cofired with coal. This life cycle assessment (LCA) compared the environmental impacts of electricity production via coal firing versus coal/algae cofiring. The LCA results demonstrated lower net values for the algae cofiring scenario for the following using the direct injection process (in which the flue gas is directly transported to the algae ponds): SOx, NOx, particulates, carbon dioxide, methane, and fossil energy consumption. Carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons emissions were statistically unchanged. Lower values for the algae cofiring scenario, when compared to the burning scenario, were observed for greenhouse potential and air acidification potential. However, impact assessment for depletion of natural resources and eutrophication potential showed much higher values. This LCA gives us an overall picture of impacts across different environmental boundaries, and hence, can help in the decision-making process for implementation of the algae scenario

Dynamical systems analysis in f(T,ϕ)f(T,\phi) gravity

Teleparallel based cosmological models provide a description of gravity in which torsion is the mediator of gravitation. Several extensions have been made within the so-called Teleparallel equivalent of general relativity which is equivalent to general relativity at the level of the equations of motion where attempts are made to study the extensions of this form of gravity and to describe more general functions of the torsion scalar $T$. One of these extensions is $f(T,\phi)$ gravity; $T$ and $\phi$ respectively denote the torsion scalar and scalar field. In this work, the dynamical system analysis has been performed for this class of theories to obtain the cosmological behaviour of a number of models. Two models are presented here with some functional form of the torsion scalar and the critical points are obtained. For each critical point, the stability behaviour and the corresponding cosmology are shown. Through the graphical representation the equation of state parameter and the density parameters for matter-dominated, radiation-dominated and dark energy phase are also presented for both the models.Comment: 15 pages, 4 figure

Synthesis and antibacterial activity of some new schiff bases and 2-Azetidinones containing iodohyydroxy biphenyl moiety

2-Hydroxy-5-phenylbenzaldehyde on iodination yielded 2-Hydroxy-3-iodo-5-phenylbenzaldehyde. This aldehyde on facile condensation with substituted aromatic amines in presence of catalytic amount of acetic acid to afford new series of Schiff bases. Further these Schiff bases on cyclocondensation reaction with chloroacetyl chloride afforded a biologically active 2-azetidinones derivatives. The structure of newly synthesized compounds characterized on the basis of elemental analysis and spectral data. The compounds prepared were tested against Xanthomonas citri, Escherichia coli, Erwinia carotovora and Bacillus subtilis. Some of these compounds showed potential antibacterial activity

Science with an ngVLA: Resolving the Radio Complexity of EXor and FUor-type Systems with the ngVLA

Episodic accretion may be a common occurrence in the evolution of young pre-main sequence stars and has important implications for our understanding of star and planet formation. Many fundamental aspects of what drives the accretion physics, however, are still unknown. The ngVLA will be a key tool in understanding the nature of these events. The high spatial resolution, broad spectral coverage, and unprecedented sensitivity will allow for the detailed analysis of outburst systems. The proposed frequency range of the ngVLA allows for observations of the gas, dust, and non-thermal emission from the star and disk.Comment: 8 pages, 1 figure, To be published in the ASP Monograph Series, "Science with a Next-Generation VLA", ed. E. J. Murphy (ASP, San Francisco, CA

A Study of drug utilization and clinical outcomes in indoor patients of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are an important determinant of drug use during pregnancy. The aim of study was to assess the clinical outcome and evaluate drug utilization according to WHO core drug prescribing indicators in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.Methods: This prospective, observational study in a tertiary care hospital was conducted in 150 pregnant women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy from January 2014 and December 2014 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Antepartum and intrapartum care and the maternal and perinatal outcome were noted. The data was analyzed to evaluate clinical outcome and drug utilization according to WHO core drug use indicators.Results: Gestational hypertension was most common among hypertensive disorders of pregnancy seen in 62/150 (41.3%) women. The most common symptom was headache (48%) while sign noted was edema (69%). A total of 66% women had preterm delivery and 42% babies weighed less than 2.5 kg. Average number of drugs per encounter was 9.7. Percentage of drugs prescribed by generic name and from essential drug list was 64% and 79% respectively. The most commonly used drugs were vitamins and minerals prescribed in 100% patients followed by antihypertensive drugs (92%). The most common antihypertensive used were calcium channel blockers and anticonvulsant was magnesium sulphate.Conclusions: There was increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and operative intervention among pregnant women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Most of the drugs were used appropriately and were in accordance with standard guidelines. The important problems identified were inappropriate use of antimicrobials, use of sublingual nifedipine and use of brand names in 1/4th of prescriptions.