scholarly journals Initial posting—a critical stage in the employment cycle: lessons from the experience of government doctors in Gujarat, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhaskar Purohit ◽  
Tim Martineau
Keyword(s):  
Critical Stage ◽  
Employment Cycle

Russian Federalism at the Critical Stage of Development

2008 ◽  
pp. 70-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bukhvald
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Municipal Reform ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Basic Course

Transformations in the sphere of federal relations concern the most important directions of the reforming processes in the country. However, not all proposed and actually developing components of the federal reform seem well-argued and corresponding to long-term, strategic interests of the Russian statehood. The basic course of reform should meet the objective requirements of further decentralization of governing economic and social processes and the need to ensure strengthening the responsibility of RF subjects’ executive bodies and local self-management for steady social and economic development of their territories. The solution of these problems calls for a new model of federal policy of regional development, specification of some important components of the municipal reform as well as inserting certain amendments into the system of intergovernmental fiscal relations in order to stir up their stimulating function.

HPLC analysis and activity to determine the effect of drying and extraction on Ficus benghalensis leaves

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Nithyakalyani K
Keyword(s):  
Extraction Method ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Chemical Constituent ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Drying Method ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Ficus Benghalensis ◽  
Assisted Extraction

Ficus benghalensis is one of those taboo plants in India, which was claimed to be possessed and have weird effects on human health. Apart from this ficus species has a great variety of chemical constituents and an abundant amount of antioxidants. Drying is the most critical stage of improving the activity or preventing the loss of chemical components from a drug. There is another stage of ensuring high chemical constituent content in the plant and that is the extraction procedure. So the point of focus in the current research is to find the effect of extraction method and drying on the anti-inflammatory potential of the plant. The result of the extraction method and drying method of the plant was investigated and found that the ultrasound-assisted extraction of the shade dried leaves was found to give the highest yield of flavonoids and activity.

Minimization of total trim loss occurring in pipe cutting in shipbuilding with genetic algorithm

2021 ◽  
pp. 147509022199169
Author(s):  
Abdullah Türk ◽  
Dursun Saral ◽  
Murat Özkök ◽  
Ercan Köse
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Search Space ◽  
Cutting Process ◽  
Genetic Operators ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Trim Loss ◽  
Pipe Systems

Outfitting is a critical stage in the shipbuilding process. Within the outfitting, the construction of pipe systems is a phase that has a significant effect on time and cost. While cutting the pipes required for the pipe systems in shipyards, the cutting process is usually performed randomly. This can result in large amounts of trim losses. In this paper, we present an approach to minimize these losses. With the proposed method it is aimed to base the pipe cutting process on a specific systematic. To solve this problem, Genetic Algorithms (GA), which gives successful results in solving many problems in the literature, have been used. Different types of genetic operators have been used to investigate the search space of the problem well. The results obtained have proven the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Malformation of the Extremity in the Mouse Foetus Caused by X-radiation of the Mother During Pregnancy

Development ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 549-569
Author(s):  
Ujihiro Murakami ◽  
Yoshiro Kameyama ◽  
Hiroshi Nogami
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Malformations ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Early Stages

While producing malformations in the mouse foetus with X-rays, the authors recognized an abnormal shortening of the extremities in a group treated on the 11th day of pregnancy. Such shortenings were caused by the absence, shortening, curvature, flexure or synostosis of the long bones of the extremities. Furthermore, in foetuses treated on the 12th day of pregnancy, numerous cases of ectrodactylism were found. Recently it has been noted that thalidomide taken during the early stages of pregnancy is liable to produce congenital malformations of the extremities such as phocomelia, defects of radii and thumbs, ectrodactylism, etc. in human beings. Lenz & Knapp (1962) pointed out that there is a critical stage when such serious malformations of the extremities caused by the use of the drug become manifest. The critical stage for the onset of serious malformation of extremities in the mouse foetus resulting from X-radiation corresponded well with the critical stage of the reduction malformations of the extremity caused by thalidomide.

Children and Childhood in Shona Proverbs

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwin Makaudze
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Integral Component ◽  
People’S Perception ◽  
Children And Childhood

Childhood is not a neatly definable concept as it differs among cultures. Among the Shona, a child and childhood are defined in terms of age, marital status, behaviour and also relations to other members in society. The Shona, like other ethnic groups, have a plethora of ways through which their worldview is fashioned and conveyed, and these include songs, folktales, riddles and proverbs, among others. In this article, Shona proverbs are analysed in terms of how they present Shona people’s perception and conceptualisation of childhood. Afrocentricity is used to analyse the content of proverbs selected from the anthologies Tsumo Chimbo neMadimikira (Zvarevashe 1984) and Tsumo-Shumo (Hamutyinei and Planger 1987). Among its findings, the article observes that Shona childhood falls into two main categories: early childhood and mid-cum-adult childhood. Children are perceived as an integral component of any Shona marriage, and society is ambivalent regarding who is more important between the boy and girl child. Also, early childhood is perceived as a very precarious and critical stage that can either make or break a child, thus warranting responsible shepherding from parents and society. Child behaviour is also believed to be largely modelled after that of parents and so it is important that parents behave responsibly so as to positively influence their children. It also emerges that it is quite common for children to disappoint their parents, but that should not lead the parents into despair. While all stages show that childhood is considered a position laden with responsibilities, which should be carried out for the good of all, the mid-cum-adult childhood stage is viewed as one where one should start moving towards or even exercise total independence and self-reliance. Overall, it emerges that the Shona people’s perception and conceptualisation of children and childhood have a lot of positives that can be drawn from for the good of today’s humanity.

scholarly journals The Health Reforms: Time for Reflection or Acceleration?

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (9) ◽  
pp. 310-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Alessi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Stage ◽  
Health Reforms

The health reforms in England are at a critical stage. Much has been written about them, both for and against. It may be helpful to take stock of what the options are before forming a view as to whether to pause or proceed.

“House Arrest” or “Developmental Arrest”? A Study of Youth Under House Arrest

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (14) ◽  
pp. 4381-4402
Author(s):  
Elad Chamiel ◽  
Sophie D. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Critical Stage ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
House Arrest ◽  
Developmental Arrest ◽  
Daily Schedule ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Successful Rehabilitation

Studies have examined the potential benefits and risks of alternative forms of detention, such as house arrest, for adults but, despite its growing use, little research has examined the implications of house arrest for juveniles. The current research examined the experience of 14 adolescents under house arrest. Six main themes were identified in the narratives of the participants: the experience of detention, daily schedule and utilization of time, emotions and self-reflection, relationships with peers, relation to parents and supervisor(s), and contact with professionals. Findings emphasized the potential developmental dangers of house arrest at the critical stage of adolescence. Yet, analysis also showed that the period of house arrest has the potential to be a period of positive changes, and can be used for successful rehabilitation.

scholarly journals SEED GERMINATION AND PLANT DEVELOPMENT IN Escobedia grandiflora (OROBANCHACEAE): EVIDENCE OF OBLIGATE HEMIPARASITISM?

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edison CARDONA-MEDINA ◽  
Sandra Bibiana MURIEL RUIZ
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Parasitic Plants ◽  
Paspalum Notatum ◽  
Percentage Germination ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Germination Speed ◽  
Total Plant ◽  
Root Parasitic Plants

<p>Root parasitic plants can be facultative or obligate. Facultative parasites are able to complete their life cycle and their seeds can germinate without a host. <em>Escobedia</em> <em>grandiflora</em> is a poorly studied species in spite of its ancestral importance as dye of foods and medicinal use. The present study evaluates the states of seed, seedlings and mature plants, under presence and absence of possible hosts, for inferring the type of parasitism exhibited by <em>E. grandiflora</em>. Seeds were evaluated using two conditions each of light (12 and 0 hours) and temperature (20 ºC and 25 ºC); percentage germination, and germination speed were determined. The seeds did not require a host to germinate, as is typical of facultative parasitic plants.  Percentage of germination varied between 66 % and 85.3 % and was not affected by light or temperature although germination speed was greater at 25 ºC. Larger seeds had a higher percentage of germination and produced larger seedlings. The seedlings planted without a host did not survive, while those planted with <em>Paspalum notatum</em> had a 45 % survival rate, demonstrating that this is a critical stage of development, even with a host. <em>Escobedia grandiflora</em> plants sowed with grasses began the reproductive stage at the 28<sup>th </sup>week, and those planted with <em>Pennisetum</em> <em>purpureum</em> showed better performance, expressed in more haustoria, higher dry matter of total plant, rhizome and aerial stems. Plants sowed alone lived for more than six months, but they did not produce flowers or fruits. According to the behavior of seedlings and plants, <em>E. grandiflora</em> is an obligate parasite. </p><p><strong>Germinación de semillas y desarrollo de plantas en <em>Escobedia</em> <em>grandiflora</em> (Orobanchaceae): ¿Evidencia de hemiparasitismo obligado?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Las plantas parásitas de raíces pueden ser facultativas u obligadas, las primeras pueden completar su ciclo de vida y sus semillas pueden germinar sin un hospedero. <em>Escobedia</em> <em>grandiflora</em> es una especie poco estudiada, a pesar de su importancia ancestral como colorante de alimentos y uso medicinal. Este estudio evaluó los estados de semilla, plántula y planta adulta, en presencia y ausencia de posibles hospederos para inferir sobre su tipo de parasitismo. En las semillas se evaluaron dos condiciones de luz (12 y 0 horas) y temperatura (20 ºC y 25 ºC), el porcentaje y velocidad de germinación. Las semillas no requirieron la presencia del hospedero para germinar. El porcentaje de germinación osciló entre 66 y 85,3 %  y no fue afectado por la luz o la temperatura, aunque la velocidad de germinación fue mayor a 25 ºC. Las semillas con mayor tamaño presentaron mayor porcentaje de germinación y produjeron plántulas más grandes. Las plántulas sembradas sin hospedero no sobrevivieron, mientras que las sembradas con <em>Paspalum notatum</em>, tuvieron una sobrevivencia del 45 %, evidenciando que este estado es crítico, aún con hospedero. Las plantas de <em>Escobedia grandiflora</em> sembradas con pastos, iniciaron la etapa reproductiva en la semana 28, y aquellas sembradas con <em>Pennisetum</em> <em>purpureum</em> presentaron más haustorios, y mayor materia seca en la planta total, rizoma y tallos aéreos. Las plantas sembradas solas vivieron más de seis meses, pero ellos no desarrollaron flores y ni frutos. Según el comportamiento de las plántulas y las plantas, <em>E. grandiflora</em> es parásita obligada.</p>

OVARIAN FOLLICULAR ACTIVITY IN LATE PREGNANCY

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. D. T. GOVAN
Keyword(s):  
Granulosa Cells ◽  
Histological Study ◽  
Follicular Development ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Thecal Cells ◽  
Duration Of Pregnancy ◽  
Follicular Activity

SUMMARY A histological study was made of ovaries obtained from patients in the latter half of pregnancy; the duration of pregnancy ranged from 26 to 40 weeks. During the first 7 weeks of this period there was little evidence of follicular activity. From 33 weeks to term new Graafian follicles, rarely exceeding 4 mm in diameter, appeared in progressively increasing numbers. This may be a critical stage in follicular development when the follicle must either go on to complete maturity or suffer atresia. Luteinization of the granulosa layer occasionally occurred in these follicles but it was not accompanied by proliferation of granulosa cells; the surrounding thecal cells frequently showed no sign of luteinization and were sometimes atrophic. The factors responsible for granulosa luteinization seem not to be the same as those necessary for theca luteinization, nor are they identical with the mechanisms responsible for luteal proliferation.

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