Tahira Khan on Women as Weapons of War: Iraq, Sex and the Media by Kelly Oliver. New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2007. 208pp.

A review of: Women as Weapons of War: Iraq, Sex and the Media by Kelly Oliver. New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2007. 208pp

Generic Features of Social Science and Natural Science Thesis Introductions in Pakistani Context

The present study aims at identifying the generic features of Pakistani M. Phil thesis introduction section. For this purpose dataset of 40thesis introductions, broadly categorized under social science and natural sciences, has been compiled and analyzed. The center of attention of this study is introduction parts, specifically, of M. Phil thesis of natural sciences and social sciences at Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF). The present research has revealed macro structures (move analysis) of M. Phil theses introduction section. For the present study, the introduction parts of 40 M. Phil theses have been selected, 20 of them are from the social sciences and 20 are from natural sciences. Macro structures have been examined by using the CARS amended model proposed by Swales (2004). The results of analyses have revealed differences in terms of both the moves and step patterns in theses introductory part different disciplines. Keywords: genre analysis, Pakistani thesis, Move analysis, sealed CARS mode

Tahira Khan on Wives, Widows, Concubines: The Conjugal Family Ideal in Colonial India by Mytheli Sreenivas. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2008. 169pp.

A review of: Wives, Widows, Concubines: The Conjugal Family Ideal in Colonial India by Mytheli Sreenivas. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2008. 169pp

Identification of symptom domains in ulcerative colitis that occur frequently during flares and are responsive to changes in disease activity

The aim of this study was to determine which symptom domains in ulcerative colitis (UC) are important in the evaluation of disease activity. An important symptom is that which 1) occurs during flares, 2) improves during effective therapy, and 3) resolves during remission. Twenty eight symptom domains were evaluated. Sixty subjects were surveyed, rating each symptom on three criteria with a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Important symptoms were defined a priori as those whose median VAS rating for all 3 criteria was significantly greater than 50. Thirteen of the 28 symptom domains proved to be both frequent in UC flares and responsive to changes in disease activity. Seven of these were novel symptoms derived from UC patient focus groups. In conclusion, development of survey measures of these symptom domains could significantly improve the assessment of disease activity in UC

A study of the priorities selected by public health staff nurses for making home visits to antepartal patients

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston Universit

Primary hyperparathyrodism in pregnancy and review of literature

hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is rare condition during pregnancy; however, it can carry significant risks to both mother and foetus during and after the pregnancy. The definitive treatment is parathyroidectomy undertaken preferably in the second or early third trimester. A case of asymptomatic PHPT diagnosed and treated by parathyroidectomy in the third trimester is described

Internationalization of Higher Education: Potential Benefits and Costs

AbstractInternationalization of higher education is the top stage of international relations among universities and it is no longer regarded as a goal in itself, but as a means to improve the quality of education.  The knowledge translation and acquisition, mobilization of talent in support of global research and enchantment of the curriculum with international content are considered to be the benefits of internationalization of higher education. Though, internationalization holds many positives to higher education, there are grave risks associated with this multifaceted and growing phenomenon. Negative aspects include commercial profit, academic colonization and difficulty in ensuring quality education. The current review has implications for educational policy makers to ensure positive and reciprocal benefits to the higher education institutions and the countries concerned.

From Gels To Aerogels: Creating Multifunctionality Via Solvent Removal

Gels containing water or other solvents abound in applications with considerable efforts being made to fabricate new ones with enhanced functionalities. An area that remains less explored is the creation of aerogels by replacing the liquid matrix of gels with air. Can we preserve the structure of these systems on liquid removal and can we create materials that are just as versatile by doing so? We attempt to answer these questions by presenting a facile and sustainable solid templating approach to fabricate highly porous, flexible and superhydrophobic aerogels of composite nanofibers of cellulose acetate and silica which are produced through sol gel electrospinning. Scanning Electron Microscopy helps us to understand the architecture of these aerogels which consists of large secondary pores in the size range of 30-50 mm interconnected by a network of entangled nanofibers with 2-5 mm primary pores. In contrast to many other highly porous substances, these aerogels have very low densities (5-8 mg/cm3) in combination with flexible structure. Thermal crosslinking of the aerogels further stabilizes their structure and flexibility without compromising on porosity. Thermally crosslinked aerogels display superhydrophobicity while maintaining high absorption affinity for oils. In-situ Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometry and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy are used to understand the structural features of the resultant aerogels while thermal studies demonstrate enhanced thermal stability and flame retardancy. Ease of processing, thermal stability, high porosity, superhydrophobicity and superoleophilic nature of these aerogels make them just as promising, if not more, than their liquid-based analogs

EXTRACTION OF FLAVONOID FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF COUROUPITAGUIANENSIS AND ITS EFFICACY AGAINST PATHOGENIC BACTERIA

Objective: Quantitative, qualitative, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis of flavonoids content from different parts of Couroupita guianensis and antibacterial activity against various pathogenic bacteria.Methods: Different parts of C. guianensis such as leaves, stem bark, flower anther, flower petals, fruit rind, and fruit pulp were collected and used for extraction  of active constituents. The phytochemical analysis was conducted to identify the presence of flavonoids in different plant parts. The amount of flavonoids were analyzed by quantitative analysis. Furthermore, HPLC analysis was performed to isolate and identify the flavonoids from the different parts. The methanol extract of different plant parts was also used to test the antibacterial efficacy in different human bacterial pathogens.Results: Flavonoids demonstrate a wide range of biochemical and pharmacological effects. In this study, we identified the flavonoids content in different parts of C. guianensis. The HPLC analysis has significantly proved the presence of flavonoids in different plants parts and amount of flavonoids differs in different parts of the plant. The results also showed the significant efficacy of its extract to the different pathogenic bacterial strains.Conclusion: Our study suggested that C. guianensis is a richer source of flavonoids and due to a higher amount of flavonoids; it may have enormous potential to scavenge the free radicals, oxidative damage of cell during different stresses including bacterial infections. We also suggested that HPLC analysis is efficient method to isolate and identify the different compounds and study can further extend to identify and isolate the different novel compounds from C. guianensis.Keywords: Couroupita guianensis, High performance liquid chromatography, Flavonoids, Antibacterial activity

Umbilical cord prolapse--a review of diagnosis to delivery interval on perinatal and maternal outcome

Objective: To determine the significance of the Diagnosis to Delivery Interval (DDI) on perinatal outcome and maternal complications in patients with umbilical cord prolapse.Methods: This was a case series of 44 patients identified with Umbilical cord prolapse during a 10-year period at the Aga Khan University Hospital. Data was retrieved for gestational age, foetal presentation, DDI, incision to delivery time, delivery method, apgar score, birth weight and outcome, and maternal complications. The influence of DDI on perinatal mortality, apgar scores at 5 minutes, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission and maternal complications resulting from mode of delivery with cord prolapse was assessed.Results: The hospital based incidence of cord prolapse was 1.4 per 1000 deliveries. The mean DDI was 18 minutes, with 64% of women delivering within this time. Of the 13(29 %) neonates transferred to NICU with \u3c 7 apgar score at 5 minutes, 10/13(76%) delivered within the mean DDI. There were 4 perinatal deaths, of which 2 were term pregnancies with birth asphyxia, whereas 2 were \u3c 28 weeks. There was no statistically significant impact of DDI on 5-minute apgar scores, perinatal mortality, NICU admissions and maternal complications in patients with cord prolapse.Conclusions: DDI may not be the only critical determinant of neonatal outcome. Most neonates with poor apgar scores had DDI within the average time. Artificial rupture of membranes should be performed cautiously with preexisting CTG trace abnormalities. In-utero resuscitative measures may help reduce further cord compression and improve outcom