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Aim and Objectives. The ultimate aim of this work was to characterize formulations for the delivery of pDNA and develop methods for their characterization, which could subsequently be adapted for the delivery of siRNA. Specific objectives related to pDNA delivery were: • Measure the impact of using biorelevant media (HBSS vs water) on the physicochemical properties of the formulations, • Investigate the effect of charge ratio on the formulation properties and transfection efficacy in Calu-3 respiratory epithelial cells, • Compare the physicochemical properties of the formulations with their transfection efficacy in respiratory cells in vitro.

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Aim and Objectives. That all staff are able to gain knowledge, skills, experience, qualities and attributes through appropriate training, that they become competent and maintain that competence throughout their career.

Aim and Objectives. This study aimed to conduct a new analysis of data from a previously published system- atic review of health promotion interventions for low-income groups (Bull et al., 2014), applying behavioral science frameworks and new statistical methods to understand more about their effectiveness. While the previous paper found interventions to have small, positive effects, the current paper investigates which critical features of intervention con- tent and delivery may contribute to their effectiveness. The association between a range of intervention components, individually and in combination, with variability in intervention effect sizes was examined. There were two specific objectives:

Aim and Objectives. 5.1 Depict and display the history of former owners and occupiers of the homestead and pioneers of Greater Geraldton and Greenough as appropriate with respect for other Museums in the region. 5.2 Collect, conserve, research, exhibit and interpret objects relevant to its CMP. 5.3 To inform and educate the public of our economic, social, cultural and environmental history and heritage through research, publications, talks and displays. 5.4 Encourage schools and local communities to carry out educational/social activities at the museum, providing these events are not detrimental to the integrity of the museum and its collection. 5.5 Open the Museum to visitors a minimum of 5 days per week, 48 weeks per year, including public holidays.

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Aim and Objectives. The study was seeking to examine what service users, carers, registered nurses (RNs) and healthcare assistants (HCAs) perceived to be the meaning of compassionate care in acute mental health care settings.

Aim and Objectives. 1.1. The aim of the agreement is to improve the quality of life of The Gateshead Housing Company customers through the delivery of high quality, cost effective environmental services that are responsive and flexible to the customers needs. The Company believes that a clean and well-maintained environment has a crucial role in creating vibrant communities. Most importantly The Gateshead Housing Company is committed to ensure customers’ priority of a clean and well-maintained environment outside their home and estates is delivered to a high standard. 1.2. Customers will play an integral role in monitoring performance. Customer’s views will continuously feed into the service agreement reviews and improvement plans. 1.3. To ensure that residents and The Gateshead Housing Company receive quality, cost effective and timely services based on co-operation between the parties, whilst adopting a proactive and innovative approach to service provision. 1.4. To ensure that environmental services are designed and delivered whilst taking into account customers views through; customer involvement in setting standards and monitoring the delivery of services. 1.5. To ensure that the services provided by Local Environmental Services are reviewed on a six monthly basis and key issues highlighted in these reviews are fed into the service improvement plans. 1.6. To ensure the Gateshead Housing Company and Local Environmental Services work together to ensure improvement in management and delivery of environmental services. 1.7. To provide training to The Gateshead Housing Company, Board members and Local Environmental services employees as required. 1.8. To ensure that changes in legislation and regulation are monitored and the implications of the changes are taken into account. 1.9. To ensure that best practice is monitored and considered in the delivery of innovative environmental services. 1.10. To ensure that local variations in environmental standards are reflected In the delivery of environmental services 1.11. The objectives are designed to reflect the three core aims of the partnership between The Gateshead Housing Company and Local Environmental services which are: ▪ Being customer focused. Innovative and professional - involving customers in what we do. ▪ Locally sensitive ▪ Achieve performance excellence

Aim and Objectives. The overall aim was to improve the methane yield in anaerobic digestion. To achieve this aim, the idea was to add FOGs to semi continues anaerobic digestion systems. Due to the high methane potential of the FOGs, this addition will increase the methane yield, however it will also increase the risk of process failures. Thus, this thesis investigates if these drawbacks can be reduced whilst the operator still can reap the benefits of the FOGs high methane potential. Based on the work presented above, it has been hypothesised that HC could improve FOGs’ solubilisation, enhancing methane yield and process stability. Therefore, the following questions have been formulated: 1. How does HC impact on FOG solubilisation and emulsion stability? 2. Which are the significant HC factors in solubilisation of FOGs? 3. What is the impact of HC on biosludge (BiSl)? 4. How does HC pre-treatment of FOGs and BiSl affect semi continues anaerobic digestion? 5. How does HC pre-treatment fare from an energy perspective? 3.1 Experimental Approach In order to answer the research questions, the project was divided into two phases: the process optimisation and the Semi-Continues Anaerobic Digestion Experiment (SCADE). Basic principal understanding obtained in the process optimisation will be lead to identify optimal condition of operation for the HC treatment to be implemented in the SCADE. The process optimisation was primarily designed to find the optimal pre-treatment conditions. This was determined by testing three different factors: oil addition, number of cavitation cycles and orifice type. The FOG solubilisation and the emulsion stability was measured spectroscopically (turbidity), chemically (COD) and with visual observations (VO) on oil and water samples. To determine HCs impact on BiSl, the soluble oxygen chemical demand (sCOD) and the biomethane potential of cavitated BiSl samples were investigated. The solid content of pre-treated BiSl and BiSl mixed with FOG was analysed to gauge how efficiently the FOGs were dispersed into the BiSl. With the information from process optimisation in mind, the focus shifted to the SCADE. It consisted of a set of two CSTR reactors which were operated under the same conditions expect that in one of the reactors the BiSl and the FOG were cavitated. By monitoring the methane production in these digesters and the energy consumption in the pre-treatment, the impact and the energy balance could be determined.

Aim and Objectives. The aim of this case study project is to perform a rapid appraisal of the continuum of care for DM/HTN for IDPs, refugees and the vulnerable host population. We will focus on prevention, identification of people at high NCD risk and the patient pathway once diagnosed, including access, quality and integration of care across health system sites and levels (including family/community level). The specific objectives are to: 1. Describe the current DM/HTN continuum of care for IDPs/refugees/host population in Sumeil district, Dohuk governorate, at sites to be determined with the implementing partners, ICRC and DRC. a. Describe the existing NCD-related activities and services at community, primary and secondary level in Sumeil district. b. Explore the pathway and experience of navigating the current care and support systems, including information, access, and facilitators or barriers to healthy living practices and self-care for those identified as high risk in the community and those with established diagnoses already engaged in care. 1 Global Health Observatory Data, World Health Organization, 2015 2 Xxxxxx, K., Sharma, D., Xxxxxxx, R., & Singh, S. (2015). Burden of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality Following Humanitarian Emergencies: A Systematic Literature Review. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, Feb;30(1), 80-88. c. Better understand the process and experience of decentralisation of DM/HTN care to PHCC level, exploring access and quality from patient, provider and key stakeholder perspectives and the impact of Covid-19. d. Explore the integration of care between different service levels and sites from community through to secondary/tertiary care (Gulab/Azadi), focussing on referral pathways, outcomes of referrals and impact of Covid-19. 2. If potential gaps in the continuum of care or synergies between ICRC/DRC/IRCS are identified by the findings of Objective 1, propose an adapted model(s) or extension of the current model to improve the delivery of integrated, continuous DM/HTN care for IDP, refugee and the vulnerable host population (as appropriate and taking into account operational priorities). 3. Along with key stakeholders, including service users, explore implementation pathways of any proposed adapted model(s) via a Theory of Change workshop. 4. In collaboration with the implementing study partners (ICRC/DRC/IRCS) draft a protocol for the implementation and evaluation of such model(s), as appropriate.