Optimal Concentration for SU(1,1) Coherent State Transforms and an analogue of the Lieb-Wehrl Conjecture for SU(1,1)

We derive a lower bound for the Wehrl entropy in the setting of SU(1,1). For asymptotically high values of the quantum number k, this bound coincides with the analogue of the Lieb-Wehrl conjecture for SU(1,1) coherent states. The bound on the entropy is proved via a sharp norm bound. The norm bound is deduced by using an interesting identity for Fisher information of SU(1,1) coherent state transforms and a new family of sharp Sobolev inequalities on the hyperbolic plane. To prove the sharpness of our Sobolev inequality, we need to first prove a uniqueness theorem for solutions of a semi-linear Poisson equation (which is actually the Euler-Lagrange equation for the variational problem associated with our sharp Sobolev inequality) on the hyperbolic plane. Uniqueness theorems proved for similar semi-linear equations in the past do not apply here and the new features of our proof are of independent interest, as are some of the consequences we derive from the new family of Sobolev inequalities.Comment: 24 pages, 1 figur

The Use of Art Therapy in Alleviating Mental Health Symptoms in Refugees: A Literature Review

There are over thirty million refugees globally with severe experiences of trauma. Art therapy intervention allows for nonverbal expression and could alleviate mental health symptomatology among refugees. The present review’s aim was to integrate and summarize the previous research which examined the effects of visual arts on alleviating psychological conditions of refugees. However, due to the paucity of studies which solely used visual arts, we included studies that used visual arts alongside other modalities as part of an expressive arts therapy intervention. The present review synthesizes studies that examined the effect of art therapy on mental health issues of refugees from January 2000 to March 2021. Seven studies (child and adolescent sample, N = 5 and adult sample, N = 2) with a total of 298 refugee participants (n = 298) met our inclusion criteria. The participants were from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Southeast Asia, and Europe. We found three commonly reported mental health disorders, namely Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and Major Depression Disorder. The research highlights how art therapy interventions could be a great starting point to alleviate symptomatology among refu-gees. Four additional benefits of art therapy which were commonly reported across the seven studies emerged from this review: working with traumatic experience/loss, rebuilding social connection and trust, nonverbal communication and self-expression of loss and trauma, and retelling stories. Art therapy interventions could be used as a starting point in the healing process of traumatized refugees to encourage verbal articulation of their feelings and reduce mental health symptoms. Despite these promising findings, due to a dearth of robust methodologies, further research is required to assess the long-term effectiveness of art therapy

Assessment of trend and etiological factors for cesarean delivery among women residing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Background: Cesarean section (CS or C-section) is a surgical intervention and it is the 2nd commonest surgery performed on women in India after tubectomy operation. So, the study was conducted with objectives to assess the socio-demographic profile of recently delivered women and to assess the trend and etiological factors of cesarean delivery among women.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among recently delivered women of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India during April to September 2015. Pretested performa was used for study after informed consent. Total 200 women were selected for study.Results: Majority (56%) of women were belongs to 25 to 30 year. age group. Few (5%) of women were found illiterate. 31% women were delivered through cesarean section. Majority (63.5%) of women were delivered at Government hospitals. Most common reason (23%) for cesarean delivery was previous history of LSCS. Most preferred (33%) first choice of contraceptive method was barrier method.Conclusions: Commonest reasons for cesarean deliveries were previous history of LSCS, Oligohydramnios and prolonged labor. Most preferred first choice of contraceptive method was barrier method followed by Oral Contraceptive pills

Analysis of caesarean sections according to modified Robson’s ten group classification system at a tertiary care centre in Western India

Background: The increasing trends for Caesarean section (CS) in India and worldwide have been a cause of concern. The aim is to compare and analyse CS rates across the globe, WHO recommends the Robson’s ten group classification system (TGCS). This will help to target appropriate group of women for reduction of overall CS rates.Methods: This was a retrospective study design using hospital records for women delivered in December 2017. Data was entered and analysed using excel 2007 and presented using modified Robson’s ten group classification system.Results: Out of total 650 women delivered during the study period, 184 (28.3%) delivered by CS. Group 1 and group 2 included a total of 49.53% women in the present study. The CS rates varied from 100% in group 5 (previous CS), group 7 (breech, multiparous) and group 9 (abnormal lie) to as low as 0.9% in group 3. The present study highlights that group 5 i.e. women with previous CS, contributed maximum (37%) to the overall surgical deliveries with group 2 being the second largest contributor (21%).Conclusions: The findings of the study indicate that group 5-women with prior CS and group 2-women with induced labour contributed maximum to overall CS rates. TOLAC should be a routine and not optional. Simultaneously Judicious selection of women for induction, strict implementation of induction protocols to decrease the cases of failed inductions will also reduce primary CS. To monitor the CS rates and take appropriate actions it is recommended that Robson’s TGCS be used continuously in all health institutions

Penerapan Diversi Terhadap Anak Yang Berhadapan Dengan Hukum Pada Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak (Studi kasus PN Gunung Sitoli Nomor : 3/Pid.Sus-Anak/2016/PN.Gst)

Anak merupakan amanah dari Tuhan Yang Maha Esa yang dalam dirinya melekat harkat dan martabat sebagai manusia seutuhnya. Setiap anak mempunyai harkat dan martabat yang patut dijunjung tinggi dan setiap anak yang terlahir harus mendapatkan hak-haknya tanpa anak tersebut meminta. Anak sangat rentang sehingga mudah melakukan kejahatan atau menjadi korban kejahatan maka dari situ tujuan dari tesis ini dengan mencari tau dasar pemberlakuan dan penerapan diversi terhadap anak, agar dapat terlindung dari pemberian hukuman dan tidak menjalani hukuman seperti pada pemberian hukuman terhadap orang dewasa. Prinsipnya, tugas dan kewenangan pengadilan anak sama dengan pengadilan perkara pidana lainnya. Meski pada prinsipnya sama, namun yang harus tetap digaris bawahi adalah perlindungan anak merupakan tujuan utama sebab anak merupakan potensi dan penerus cita-cita bangsa. Anak merupakan bibit yang diharapkan mampu membawa perubahan yang lebih baik dimasa yang mendatang. Negara sebagai tempat berlindung warganya harus memberikan regulasi jaminan perlindungan bagi anak,menyelesaikan perkara anak yang nakal bagusnya di selesaikan di tingkat kepolisian lebih awal agar tidak sampai ke proses Pengadilan agar menghasilkan restorative justice terhadap anak.Pengadilan anak dibentuk sebagai upaya pembinaan dan perlindungan dalam rangka menjamin pertumbahan dan perkembangan anak tersebut. Oleh karena itu, ketentuan mengenai penyelenggaraan pengadilan bagi anak dilakukan secara khusus Dengan demikian maka diharapkan agar kasus anak yang berhadapan dengan hukum maka dapat ditanganin para aparat penegak hukum dan dapat menyelesaikan secara mediasi antara korban dan pelaku. Dan ini merupakan suattu catatan untuk pemerintah lebih serius lagi untuk menyelesaikan kasus anak yang berhadapan dengan hukum dan memberikan keadilan yang tidak merugikan satu pihak. Ini adalah Pentingnya diversi agar anak terlindung dan menghasilkan keadilan restorative justice./ The child is a mandate from God Almighty in whom he is attached dignity and dignity as a whole person. Every child has the dignity and dignity that deserves to be upheld and every child born must have his rights without the child asking. Children are so far apart that it is easy to commit crimes or become victims of crimes, so from there the purpose of this thesis is to find out the basis for the implementation and application of diversion to children, so that they can be protected from punishment and not serve sentences as in the punishment of adults. In principle, the duties and authorities of juvenile courts are the same as those other criminal case courts. Although in principle it is the same, what must still be underlined is that child protection is the main goal because children are the potential and successors of the nation's ideals. Children are seeds who are expected to be able to bring about better changes in the future. The state as a shelter for its citizens must provide regulations for the guarantee of protection for children, resolving cases of delinquent children who are good at the police level early so as not to get to the Court process in order to produce restorative justice against children. Juvenile courts are established as an effort to foster protect in order to ensure the growth and development of the child. Therefore, the provisions regarding the administration of courts for children are carried out specifically Thus, it is hoped that the case of children facing the law can be handled by law enforcement officials and can resolve mediation between the victim and the perpetrator. And this is a record for the government to be even more serious about solving cases of children and providing justice that does not harm one party.The importance of diversion so that children are protected and produce restorative justice

QUALITY BY DESIGN BASED DISSOLUTION TEST DEVELOPMENT OF OMEPRAZOLE EXTENDED RELEASE FORMULATION

Objective: The objective of the current work is to develop dissolution method for the formulation contains mix pellets of omeprazole delayed release(DR) and extended release.Methods: The dissolution method design was based on the quality by design principles, the selection of dissolution media, apparatus and drugrelease specification was based on scientific understanding of drug release mechanism and stability of omeprazole. Design of experiments (DOE)employed to assess the huskiness of the dissolution test using pH, volume of media and concentration of surfactant as critical test parameters.Results: Omeprazole DDR formulation shows more than 85% cumulative drug release at 105 minutes with the % RSD less than 5 among six units.Based on p values (<0.1) of Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, Response-1 and 2 are statistically analysed with ANOVA statistics. The ANOVA analysisshows significant effect of ‘volume' and ‘pH' of dissolution media (p<0.05) on Quality Target Test Profile.Conclusion: The outcome of DOE assessed with 95% confidence interval ANOVA statistics, which reveals that the dissolution test is rugged and canbe used for routine quality control test of omeprazole dual DR formulation.Keywords: Dissolution, Development, Omeprazole, Quality by design, Design of experiments, ANOVA

Culture and the psychological impacts of natural disasters: Implications for disaster management and disaster mental health

In recent decades, natural disasters have caused extensive losses and damages to human psychological wellbeing, economy, and society. It has been argued that cultural factors such as social values, traditions, and attachment to a location influence communities facing and responding to natural disasters. However, the issue of culture in disaster mental health seems to have received limited attention in policy and practice. This review highlights the importance of cultural background in the assessment of vulnerability to the psychological impacts of disasters, disaster preparedness, and provision of disaster mental health services. In particular, this paper suggests the importance of cultural competence in the planning and delivery of effective disaster mental health services. In order to address the varying circumstances of people with different cultural backgrounds, disaster mental health services must be developed in a culturally sensitive manner. Development of culturally competent disaster mental health services requires significant changes in policy making, administration, and direct service provisio

Undergraduate teaching assistantships: exploring career readiness and relationality among Emirati students

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to pilot an undergraduate teaching assistantship for Emirati students, an area of scholarship underexplored in the Middle East. The teaching assistantship was developed to better prepare students for the workforce, amidst the push for Emiratization. Design/methodology/approach: Over the course of one semester, four undergraduate teaching assistants documented their experience through reflexive journals that were analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis. Findings: Undergraduate teaching assistants characterised their experience as providing professional development and learning to connect with student learners. Findings suggest that relationality may be an important factor in student engagement and learning. Practical implications: Understanding the experience of undergraduate teaching assistants can help develop targeted opportunities to enhance career readiness. Exploring the role of relationality could be important in the training and development of the Emirati workforce and help address some of the gaps in skills. Understanding the way in which undergraduate teaching assistants perceive their teaching experience can also provide faculty with insight into their teaching practices. Originality/value: This exploratory study shows that students are able to acquire skills that may be applied in a variety of work settings (e.g. balancing multiple responsibilities). However, undergraduate teaching assistants expressed wanting to connect with student learners; this may be more culturally rooted and is less explored within the Emirati context. Given the socio-cultural context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), female Emiratis may benefit from work-type opportunities, which to the authors’ knowledge has not been explored previously

Independent modulation of engagement and connectivity of the facial network during affect processing by CACNA1C and ANK3 risk genes for bipolar disorder

IMPORTANCE: Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) indicate that single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the CACNA1C and ANK3 genes increase the risk for bipolar disorder (BD). The genes influence neuronal firing by modulating calcium and sodium channel functions, respectively. Both genes modulate γ-aminobutyric acid-transmitting interneuron function and can thus affect brain regional activation and interregional connectivity. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the genetic risk for BD associated with 2 GWAS-supported risk single-nucleotide polymorphisms at CACNA1C rs1006737 and ANK3 rs10994336 is mediated through changes in regional activation and interregional connectivity of the facial affect-processing network. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Cross-sectional functional magnetic resonance imaging study at a research institute of 41 euthymic patients with BD and 46 healthy participants, all of British white descent. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Blood oxygen level-dependent signal and effective connectivity measures during the facial affect-processing task. RESULTS: In healthy carriers, both genetic risk variants were independently associated with increased regional engagement throughout the facial affect-processing network and increased effective connectivity between the visual and ventral prefrontal cortical regions. In contrast, BD carriers of either genetic risk variant exhibited pronounced reduction in ventral prefrontal cortical activation and visual-prefrontal effective connectivity. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Our data demonstrate that the effect of CACNA1C rs1006737 and ANK3 rs10994336 (or genetic variants in linkage disequilibrium) on the brain converges on the neural circuitry involved in affect processing and provides a mechanism linking BD to genome-wide genetic risk variants