The Impact of Integrating an SBDC Program into a College/University Career Center

With a new approach for integrating the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program in Alameda County, the Ohlone Community College District (Ohlone College) has introduced a new model for hosting an SBDC program on a college/university campus. While many other educational institutions across the nation have hosted an SBDC program (Cook Center for Entrepreneurship - Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, n.d.; University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | Helping NEPA & Northern Tier Small Businesses Start, Grow & Prosper., n.d.; Olson, 2006), most have treated the program as a separate entity or department, often leading to the program existing as a silo on the campus. Ohlone College, however, has instead taken the program and has fully integrated the program and all of its services into an existing career services center. The Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center now serves as the host of the county-wide SBDC program. This approach for hosting an SBDC program in a college/university career services center is fairly new and innovative. Ohlone College officially became the host of the Alameda County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in January of 2019 (Our Host: Ohlone College | Alameda SBDC, n.d.). With only two years since the start of this integration, it is difficult to discern yet whether this “new model” for running an SBDC program has been successful, or even viable. However, it is possible to apply a methodology to analyze the impact that this integration has had on the productivity (and thus, success) of the SBDC program, using models of evaluation that have been used for this purpose in the past. With a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the productivity of the program, it would then be possible to determine whether this integration is indeed a “successful” one

A case report: venous sinus thrombosis in pregnancy

Venous sinus thrombosis (VST) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all unexplained central nervous system disorders of sudden onset. Etiological factors are subclinical forms of several common thrombophilic states occurring together, rather than the typical inherited and rare causes. Diagnosis is often missed because of the heterogeneity in clinical presentation and radiological investigation is essential for the diagnosis. Prognosis depends on the early detection. By correcting the cause, the complications can be prevented

Carbon-Nitrogen Ratios in Rangeland Soils in Various Agriculture Response Units in Three Watersheds in the Central Himalayas, India

CN ratios of rangeland soils in selected agriculture response units (ARUs) prevailing in three watersheds, Kosi, Alaknanda, and Pindar, in the Indian Central Himalayan mountains were analyzed. The ratios varied significantly (P\u3c0.05) with ARUs and seasons. Interaction between ARUs and season was also found significant (P\u3c0.05). In Alaknanda Watershed soil CN ratios ranged from 6.62 to 20.58. Soil CN ratio values differed significantly (P\u3c0.05) with seasons and ARUs. Soil CN ratios in the rangelands of Pindar Watershed were recorded between 6.54 and 11.29. The ratios varied significantly (P\u3c0.05) in seasons and ARUs. Interaction between ARUs and season was also found significant (P\u3c0.05). Rangeland soil CN ratio values of all ARUs were further statistically analyzed in all three watersheds. Minimum soil CN ratios were seen at Pindar and maximum at Alaknanda watershed. The ratios variation was seen in all the rangelands and it was found significant at a significance level of 5%. Interaction between Kosi and Alaknanda was found non-significant while between Kosi and Pindar and Alaknanda and Pindar it was significant (P\u3c0.05) throughout the study. Variation in soil CN ratios in both agricultural and rangeland soils was seen in each watershed. In the Kosi watershed, soil CN ratios ranged from 6.74 to 15.06; in Alaknanda from 6.36 to 20.58 and in Pindar from 5.75 to 14.38. CN ratios have an absolute relationship with temperature and are higher when higher rainfall occurs and moisture prevails. The ratios also impact soil acidity and other soil quality parameters

Učinak hromosti na folikularnu dinamiku u postpartalnom razdoblju u anestričnih križanih krava

Lameness affects the reproductive performance of cows. It is not clear whether follicular dynamics is involved. Ovarian ultrasonography was performed once daily in eight non - lame (N) and 11 lame (L) cows for a period of 30 days each. Recurrent follicular waves could be detected every 8.3 ± 0.4 and 7.6 ± 0.5 days, respectively, in the N and L cows. There were no appreciable differences in the day of selection (Day 2.3 ± 0.2 versus Day 2.8 ± 0.2), maximum diameters (8.9 ± 0.6 mm versus 9.2 ± 0.5 mm) and certain characteristics pertaining to growth, static and regression of the dominant follicles (DFs) in the N versus the L cows. The L cows, however, had a tendency to have a higher number (P3≤5 mm). In conclusion, lameness did not affect the DFs that developed but failed to ovulate, but more the number of small follicles, both identifi ed and unidentifi ed, hints at some perturbance in the follicular characteristics of lame cows that needs to be addressed in the light of the mechanisms governing follicular dynamics.Hromost utječe na reprodukcijsku sposobnost krava, ali nije sa sigurnošću ustanovljeno utječe li i na folikularnu dinamiku. Jajnici osam normalnih i 11 hromih krava ultrazvučno su bili pregledavani jednom dnevno u razdoblju od 30 dana. Povratni folikularni valovi mogli su se ustanoviti svakih 8,3 ± 0,4 u normalnih i 7,6 ± 0,5 dana u hromih krava. Nisu bile ustanovljene znatne razlike u selekciji (dan 2,3 ± 0,2 u normalnih, 2,8 ± 0,2 u hromih), najvećem promjeru (8,9 ± 0,6 mm u normalnih, 9,2 ± 0,5 mm u hromih) određenim značajkama rasta, postojanosti i regresije dominantnih folikula u normalnih u odnosu na hrome krave. Međutim hrome krave pokazivale su tendenciju većeg broja (P3≤5 mm). Zaključuje se da hromost nije utjecala na dominantne folikule koji su se razvili, a nisu ovulirali, ali veći broj malih folikula, identifi ciranih i neidentifi ciranih, upućuje na neke smetnje folikularnih značajki u hromih krava koje se moraju uzeti u obzir u svjetlu mehanizma što upravlja folikularnom dinamikom

Case Study: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Increased HbA1C

Several metabolic problems and clinical symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism. According to some research, hypothyroidism may cause blood sugar levels to rise. It has been shown that people with diabetes who also have hypothyroidism may have higher Hemoglobin A1C values (HBA1C). This test is used to diagnose and monitor diabetes patients' blood   sugar control. A high HBA1C typically implies poor diabetes management. Patient was suffering from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, which was diagnosed through blood investigations and was given treatment as per functional medicine approach. HbA1c was seen high in start, which reduced significantly after functional medicine treatment and therapies. Our study suggests that we should be cautious while interpreting HbA1c values in patients with hypothyroid and treating patients while observing all their symptoms and treating them by working on their root cause i.e., functional medicine approach

Method for Determination of Tinidazole using Direct UV-Visible Spectrophotometry and Differential Spectrophotometry in Pure and Tablet Dosage Forms

Three simple, rapid, selective, precise and accurate spectrophotometric methods for the determination of tinidazole in tablet formulation were developed. The first method was based on the direct absorbance measurements of tinidazole in 0.5 N NaOH with a λmax of 368.6 nm and linearity range of 20 – 150 μg/ml. The second method was based on direct measurement of absorbance at 279.2 nm for tinidazole in 0.5 N HCl whereby the linearity range was 50-150 μg/ml. The third method was based on the differential spectra between tinidazole solution in 0.5 N NaOH and 0.5 N HCl. The maxima recorded was 368.8 nm while the minima was 276 nm with a linearity range of 20 – 120 μg/ml. The methods were validated by determining accuracy, precision, limit of detection, limit of quantitation and performing recovery studies. The developed methods were successfully applied in the analysis of commercial samples of tinidazole and could therefore be used in the routine analysis of tinidazole formulations.Keywords: Tinidazole, direct colorimetry, UV-visible spectrophotometry, differential spectrophotometryEast and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 14 (2011) 75-8

Comparison of the effect of different medicaments on surface reproduction of two commercially available Polyvinyl Siloxane impression materials: an Invitro Study

Objective:To determine the effect of different retraction cord medicaments on surface detail reproduction of polyvinyl siloxane impression materials and compare this effect on any two brands of commercially available polyvinyl siloxane impression materials. Material and methods: Four stainless steel dies were made according to ADA specification no.19. Three dies were treated with aluminium chloride (5%), ferric sulphate (13.3%) and epinephrine (0.1%) while the fourth one was left untreated to serve as control. Two impression materials (Dentsply and 3M ESPE) were used. Results: All the three medicaments adversely affected the surface detail reproduction of both the brands of the polyvinyl siloxane impression materials. These effects were statistically significant as compared to untreated control. The impressions of 3M ESPE brand have shown better surface detail reproduction as compared to Dentsply impression material. Conclusion: Surface detail reproduction of the polyvinyl siloxane impression materials is adversely affected by the retraction cord medicaments. The presence of moisture or any traces of the medicaments should be removed from the tooth surface to provide a dry field for the correct reproduction of the surface detail of these material

Correlation between dental caries experience and mutans streptococci counts using saliva and plaque as microbial risk indicators in 3-8 year old children. A cross Sectional study

Objectives: Determination of the relative amounts of mutans streptococcus in both saliva and plaque and to study its correlation with dental caries in children. Study Design: The study comprised of 60 children aged 3-8 years divided into 2 groups (30 children in each): Group A- Children with more than 4 carious teeth and Group B- Children without caries. Saliva and plaque was collected from children of both the groups with the help of Dentocult SM strip test kit (Orion Diagnostic). Following incubation, mutans streptococcus scores (from 0 to 3) in each individual was evaluated and compared between both the groups. Results: On comparing the two groups, mean ± SD of saliva score and plaque score was 2.40 ± 0.675 and 2.40 ± 0.621 respectively in group A, whereas it was 0.60 ± 0.498 and 0.83 ± 0.531 in children of group B showing a significant correlation ( p = < 0.001) between mutans streptococci scores in both saliva and plaque and dental caries experience. Conclusions: There is a direct and strong co-relation between the salivary and plaque mutans streptococcus counts and caries activity in children aged 3-8 years

Sensorineural hearing loss in patients with unilateral safe chronic suppurative otitis media

Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is the major cause of hearing impairment, mainly conductive type of hearing loss. The occurrence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in CSOM is controversial and the controversy is more for safe mucosal type. This study aims to assess the association between SNHL and safe mucosal CSOM and its relation to patient’s age, sex, duration of disease, active or inactive disease and speech frequencies.Methods: 100 patients with unilateral mucosal type of CSOM with normal contralateral ear were included in the study. The infected ear was taken as study ear and normal ear as control ear in all patients. All patients underwent hearing assessment by pure tone audiometry for both ears. In case of active disease, ear discharge was first cleared and then audiometric assessment done. Results were statistically compared in all patients for both study and control ears using parameters of patient’s age, sex, duration of disease, speech frequency and active or inactive disease.Results: There was significant higher number of study ears with CSOM having average bone conduction threshold of all frequencies above 25 decibels which implies SNHL (21%) compared to control contralateral ears without infection (5%). There was higher incidence of SNHL at higher speech frequencies. The incidence also increased with age of patient and duration of disease. The incidence was higher in active stage than inactive or quiescent stage. There was no difference among males and females.Conclusion: Safe mucosal CSOM can cause significant SNHL and risk increases with increasing age, duration of disease, higher speech frequencies and presence of active disease.