Comparative evaluation of phytochemical profiles and identification of flavonoids in cereal grains

The phytochemicals including flavonoids and phenolic acids mainly contained in the outer layer of the kernels are key factors responsible for the biofunctionality of whole grains. The phytochemical profiles of twelve grain samples comprising 6 wheats, 3 barleys and 3 oats were studied for comparative evaluation of their antioxidant properties. Total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activities (DPPH and ORAC) of the grain extracts were measured. The bound phenolic acids were identified and quantified using HPLC and mass spectrometry. The flavonoids in different grain were analyzed using HPLC and tandem mass spectrometric techniques. TPC in acidified methanol extracts ranged from 164 to 226, 264-391, and 308-331 mg/100 g for wheat, oats and barley, respectively. Similarly TPC in acetone extracts were 78 to 118, 223 to 351 and 367 to 433 mg/100 g. Acetone extracts had significantly (p < 0.05) higher TPC than acidified methanol extracts for barley samples. On the contrary, acidified methanol extracts from wheat and oats had higher TPC than their acetone extracts. The results showed that for both acetone and acidified methanol extracts, barley samples had significantly higher antioxidant activity than oats and wheat samples although even some of the oats had similar or even higher TPC compared to barley samples. Wheat extracts had low antioxidant activity assayed using both DPPH and ORAC assays. Oats had the highest levels of bound phenolic acids (431 to 656 mg/100 g) followed by wheat samples (91 to 153 mg/100 g). The bound phenolic acid contents of barley samples ranged from 81–105 mg/100 g. The major flavonoids in barley samples are dimers and trimers of proanthocyanidins, while flavone glucosides are the major flavonoids for wheat. The phytochemical including flavonoid profile may explain the antioxidant activity for different cereal grain rather than TPC

Attributes of graduate entry nurses: An integrative review

Second degree graduate entry (GEN) programmes transition graduates into the nursing workforce using the candidate’s first degree to fast track a career change. This presentation explores the attributes of graduate entry nurses as background to developing a graduate entry Master of Health Science degree in nursing. A qualitative integrative review approach was used to synthesise the findings of 24 published research reports on attributes of graduate entry nurses. Data bases searched included CINAHL, Proquest, Science Direct, and open source data bases included Pubmed, DOAJ and CORE, using keywords ‘graduate entry nursing’, ‘academic performance’, ‘readiness for practice’, ‘socialisation’, and ‘perceptions’. The Critical Appraisal Programmes (CASP, 2017) Checklist was used to ascertain the quality, relevance and validity of the articles identified in the database and other search approaches. A thematic synthesis approach (Thomas & Harden, 2008) was used to analyse the qualitative information presented as findings in the articles. This approach used three levels of analysis; coding of text line by line, the identification of descriptive themes, and the creation of analytical themes. Descriptive themes were used to group statements from the text of the articles, and analytical themes were developed as interpretive explanations created in the conceptual synthesis. The analytical themes developed included; confidence, motivation, and competence as learners; emotional intelligence within relationships; focus on research-based practice; and challenges for faculty. GEN students require professional socialisation that takes account of the attributes they bring to nursing. GENs need educational approaches and supervision that offer opportunities for critical reflection and peer support

Cultural Summit II Work Book

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'Letting the children lead: The Jeely Nursery' - A second interim report for the Robertson Trust

This is the second interim report undertaken for the Robertson Trust of an ongoing project developed by the Jeely Nursery (JN) in Castlemilk, Glasgow, from 2007-10

Our Endangered Heritage Exhibition General Guidelines

OklahomaThe inspiration for the traveling exhibit came about after seeing the Illinois traveling exhibit. Oklahoma modified its panels to appeal to a public audience, as one of its goals is to engage the public in supporting collections care.Traveling Exhibit, Our Endangered HeritageInstitute of Museum and Library Service

Curtis\u27s botanical magazine.

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Curtis\u27s botanical magazine.

v.136=ser.4:v.6 (1910) [no.8292-8351

A mental health baseline study of men who have sex with men in Mumbai, India: Executive summary

"Men who have sex with men (MSM) are an identified risk group for HIV in India. In addition to the HIV risk, this population faces multiple and complex challenges which should be accounted for in HIV prevention and treatment interventions. Little to no research exists on the mental health of MSM in India. Challenges that this population face include stigmatization, family pressures to get married, homophobia of the society, hate crimes,criminalization, and discrimination. These stressors can lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and suicidality." The purpose of the present study was to document the prevalence of mental health problems and related behavioral and psychosocial risk factors for HIV, and to examine the relationship between these variables

Protecting a Portion of the Beaver Dam Heath Conservation Focus Area and Initiating Innovative Conservation Financing in Berwick, Maine

This project permanently protected 28 acres in the Beaver Dam Heath Conservation Focus Area through a bargain sale of the fee simple interest. The Grants Meadow III parcel is 85% wetland. The remainder of the upland lies along Diamond Hill Road with adequate frontage for 2-3 house lots. This project involved outreach to the Town of Berwick for project funding to match the PREP funding awarded. GWRLT also received NAWCA funds to complete the project