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Author(s): Ritesh A. Bhavsar [sup.1] , Venugopal B. Raghavendra [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.464770.6, 0000 0004 1776 8649, Asian Paints Limited, R&T center, Plot No. C-3B/1, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC [...], Hollow sphere polymeric pigments prepared from styrene-acrylate copolymer referred to as organic opacifiers (OP) are the primary substitutes of TiO.sub.2 in water-based architectural paints. This study describes the method for the quantification of OP in water-based paints using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA). The significance of DMTA in visualizing the glass transitions over differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is showcased. The glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) of OP was found to be ~109°C by DSC method and ~125°C by DMTA method. The peak intensity of tan [delta] at T.sub.g of OP in paints (tan [delta].sub.2) is not affected by the curing time and linearly increases as a function of OP concentration in water-based paints, irrespective of the difference in volume solids. DMTA can efficiently quantify OP in paint film if it is [greater than or equal to]3.3% (w/w). Increasing concentration of a coalescing solvent in water-based paints has a detrimental effect on the peak intensity of tan [delta].sub.2. Two commercially available grades of OP having difference in the core-shell morphology have been studied. Internal morphology of the OP studied by scanning electron microscopy has a significant effect on the peak intensity of tan [delta].sub.2 thereby affecting its opacity performance in paints. Owing to the limited effect of curing time, volume solids and coalescing solvent on the peak intensity of tan [delta].sub.2 of paints, this method can be used for the quantification of OP in paints, as it has been validated with seven commercially available paints with known OP contents.

The" Right to Food" and "Food Security" are closely interweaving topics that differ in implications and definitions. Food security supports all people in terms of social and economic aspects by providing sufficient and nutritious food at all times. It should provide their preferred diet to make them active and healthy. Food security increases the stability of providing food to all people at any time with availability, affordability, and accessibility without any disruption due to abnormal factors. The right to food is a fundamental human right that guarantees access to adequate, available, and affordable food for all individuals at all times. This right is enshrined in international law and legal frameworks. Food security is a time-to-time action that depends on the government distribution system and vigilance. Food security is a time-to-time action that depends on the government distribution system and vigilance. Six important factors, such as availability, stability, access, utilization, agency, and sustainability, must be incorporated into the RTF, which helps to understand its conceptual and legal performance. However, food security is still challenging in developing countries due to variations in climate, poverty, and war, worsening hunger and malnutrition. Thus, food security and the RTF are included as one of the goals under SDG (SDG-2 Zero Hunger), which has a fixed target to remove hunger and ensure that all people can access their food by 2030. This paper explores how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) influence food security, outlines the associated challenges, and discusses the development strategies anticipated in developing countries. It explains the strategy employed to realize the RTF, with agriculture, political, and socio-economic programs incorporated internationally. A detailed survey, case study, and data collection, this research projects the effectiveness of the approaches and highlights the research gap that encumbers their victory. This paper presents a summary that recommends strategies to strengthen SDG-2 and promise the output of the RTF. It also explains the integration of multiple strategies to overcome the existing challenges against food security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic disorder and leading cause of death and disability in the world. Magnesium deficiency can lead to development of diabetic complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy, thrombosis and hypertension. This is a cross sectional study designed to determine whether there is any association between serum magnesium concentration [Mg2 +] and the rate of renal function deterioration in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2). Materials & Methods: A cross sectional study was done in randomly chosen 50 Type 2 diabetic patients without renal dysfunction,50 diabetic with renal dysfunction of age between 40 and 60 years, 50 non diabetic controls with age and sex matched attending our institute during November-February2018 were included. All patients and controls underwent thorough clinical examination and estimation of serum Magnesium, FBS, PPBS, hemoglobin A(1C), urinary albumin creatine ratio(UACR), as well as history of hypertension and pharmacy profiles were retrieved. Results: The mean serum magnesium levels among Type 2 DM with renal dysfunction , Type 2 DM without renal dysfunction and healthy controls were 0.795±0.199mg/dl, 1.319±0.103mg/dl, 2.33±0.28mg/dl respectively. Conclusion: There was a significant reduction in serum Magnesium [Mg] levels in diabetics compared to the controls. Lower “Mg” is associated with a faster renal function deterioration rate in Type 2 DM patients

Risk of massive intraoperative hemorrhage and the difficulty to control it makes the laparoscopic treatment of giant hepatic hemangiomas (GH) a challenge for minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeons. Symptomatic GHs of more than 20 cm (extremely giant hepatic hemangiomas) are typically treated with an open resection. There is a paucity of literature on laparoscopic resection of extremely giant hepatic hemangiomas. We describe (with video), here, the technical nuances of pure laparoscopic resection of an extremely giant hepatic hemangioma using modified port positions and the anterior approach.

Identifies five types of museum accessibility: (1) physical; (2) socio-cultural; (3) economic; (4) sensory; and (5) intelligence/learning accessibility. Considers ways to coordinate museum services to ensure accessibility for potential museum patrons who are disabled. Describes various programs launched by the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi to accomplish this goal. (WRM)