Archives-December 2018

Context: Despite the seriousness of domestic violence and its consequences, it is largely underestimated, and many female victims cannot receive appropriate assistance. Despite the psychological consequences of domestic violence, women who are victims of such violence are not primarily intended for the psychiatrist. Objective: To study the profile of women who have been victims of domestic violence and to assess their psychopathological impact. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out for 76 women victims of domestic violence recruited in the ANNAJDA help center in Rabat during a period from March 2017 to May 2017. The instruments used were: a data collection sheet for socio- demographic, clinical and violence characteristics, the PCL-S scale was used to assess Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale was used to assess anxiety and depression and the DSM 5 criteria were used to assess addiction. Results: 76 female victims of domestic violence were included in the study. The average age of the mothers was 34.62 years. 47.3% have a low socio-economic level. 63.2% of the victims were unemployed. All our victims have been subjected to psychological violence. 68.4% of our sample has a post-traumatic stress condition. 82.9% of victims show definite anxiety. 61.8% of women have a definite depressive disorder. 14.5% a dependence on a substance. There was a significant association between sexual violence and anxiety and drug use, between financial violence and drug use, between physical violence and depression. Keywords: domestic violence; women; consequences; psychopathological impact.

Heavy organic deposition in the production and processing of crude oil has been a problem in the oil and gas sector. Although, some efforts have been made to minimise it such as changes in composition, pressure and/or temperature; this study attempts to address the Nigerian situation. The article investigated the onset of heavy organic precipitation by transmitting microscopy study of the precipitant volumes reported for single nC5; nC6; nC7 and nC8 alkane precipitants as 5.02ml, 5.05ml, 6.00ml and 7.10ml respectively to start precipitation in 1:1 (v/v) precipitant: toluene solution to 2±0.5g crude oil. Their varied binary mixtures nC5:nC6; nC5: nC7; nC5: nC8; nC6: nC7; nC7: nC8 showed onset of HO precipitation with ratios of 7:3, 1:1, 4:1, 3:2 and 9:1 respectively with no onset volume detected for nC6: nC8 within the ratio range being investigated. Hence, the outcome of these results of the precipitant volumes at onset of HO precipitation for single n-alkanes and volume ratios of binary mixture n-alkane solvents should not be altered or exceeded during injection of fluids for enhanced oil recovery or as diluents into Afiesere heavy crude oil to improve flow properties.

Skill development is an important driver to address poverty reduction by improving employability, productivity and helping sustainable enterprise development and inclusive growth. It facilitates a cycle of high productivity, increased employment opportunities, income growth and development. However, this is just one factor among many affecting the productivity whose measurement differs for individuals, enterprise and economy. The increase in productivity could be due to availability of skilled & healthy manpower; technological up gradation and innovative practices; and sound macroeconomic strategies. The manifestations of improved productivity can be in the form of improvement in real gross domestic product (economy), increased profit (enterprises) and higher wages (workers). In this study, an attempt has been made to conceptually analyse the skill development process in India and the agencies involved in its promotion.

The aim of this paper is to evaluate current regulatory guidelines for clinical research, drug development and the evolution and reforms in current and evolving practices in the United States, and Canada, with a detailed focus on India’s regulatory reforms and growing market. The United States is the largest pharmaceutical market, and the epicenter of clinical trials and research. Canada is the world’s second largest center of clinical trials and has pioneered many discoveries in diabetes care. India is gaining ground in clinical research with strengths in research, large drug manufacturing capabilities, world class hospital and medical facilities and infrastructure. The proficiencies of researchers in English, good clinical skills, a large population and prevalence of most disease types in India’s are also reasons for its position in clinical research and a favorable destination. India’s regulators have undertaken reforms of regulatory requirements to improve processes and ensure consistency with international standards. The over reliance by the Indian pharmaceutical industry on generics in sustainability and future growth of the industry may be dampened as the inevitable crowded space by international competitors and other manufacturers will likely cause ceding of some market share. Utilizing the immense talents in new drug development may provide new areas of economic opportunities. The promise for developing innovative and next generational products and marketing are immense. Continued investment in quality, discovery, achieving parity with international regulatory standards will expectedly fulfill great expectations and the inarguable tremendous potential India holds. The regulatory affairs and drug development discussion in India is further related to Type 2 Diabetes in India, as the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes is escalating exponentially worldwide and needs urgent therapeutic and management solutions.

Wetlands are one of the most important aquatic ecosystems that play a significant role in modifying the quantity and quality of water, providing economic and tourist opportunities as well as drinking water and livelihood for aboriginal people. Establishing and maintaining a suitable water regime as well as wise use of wetland ecosystems in such a way to preserve their functions and values are considered as the most important management issues in wetlands. The basin of the Parishan International Wetland is located between 51° and 44' and 51° and 51' of east longitude and 29° and 32' and 30'' of north latitude of Fars province. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hydrology and determine the environmental abonne of Parishan Wetland to preserve and rescue this international wetland. Aiming at this goal, remote sensing techniques and the data recorded by related organizations were used. The results of the study showed that the currents of water entering the wetland over the solar year of 1380 consisted of runoff (20.06 million cubic meters), rainfall (14.75 million cubic meters), springs (5.487 million cubic meters) and groundwater leakage to the wetland (34.663 million cubic meters); the output of the wetland was also subject to evaporation (85.1 million cubic meters). Also, the amount of ecological water required by the wetland is equivalent to 110.96 million cubic meters.

We are very happy to announce that from 13th December 2018, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Ahmed Heniegal has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Civil Engineering. Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Ahmed Heniegal is working as Professor (Structural Engineering),Civil Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Suez, Egypt. The appointment of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Ahmed Heniegal as member, Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

We are very happy to announce that from 13th December 2018, Dr. Hasan. A. M Al Dabbas has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Hasan. A. M Al Dabbas is working as Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan. The appointment of Dr. Hasan. A. M Al Dabbas as member, Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

We are very happy to announce that from 13th December 2018, Dr.P.malyadri has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Commerce. Dr.P.malyadri is working as Principal, Government Degree College, Rayalaseema University, Srisailam Project, Kurnool (Dt), 518102, Andhra Pradesh., INDIA. The appointment of Dr.P.malyadri as member, Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

We are very happy to announce that from 13th December 2018, Mr.Ebrahim Jamshidi has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Educational Management. The appointment of Mr.Ebrahim Jamshidi as member, Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

We are very happy to announce that from 13th December 2018, Mr. Abhisek Shrestha has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Agriculture. The appointment of Mr. Abhisek Shrestha as member, Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.