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Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Education: Challenges, Policy Perspectives, and Institutional Strategies for Student Support
(Book Rivers, 2026) Abdul Moeed, Rakesh Kumar
School students across the world are increasingly facing challenges related to mental health and well-being. Pre-service teachers are often expected to address these concerns, despite having limited formal training in identifying and responding to students' mental health needs. This chapter examines how mental health literacy, emotional resilience, and intervention strategies can be integrated into pre-service teacher education programmes. A comprehensive review of the literature highlights key issues, including the prevalence and impact of mental health disorders among students, the preparedness of teachers, the importance of emotional resilience training, effective intervention strategies, collaborative approaches, and the integration of mental health education into teacher preparation programmes. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in seven adolescents experiences a mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety among the most prevalent conditions. However, existing research suggests that many pre-service teachers lack the necessary knowledge and training to identify and respond effectively to the mental health needs of their students. To address this gap, the chapter proposes a comprehensive framework aimed at equipping pre-service teachers with essential knowledge and skills. The framework encompasses mental health literacy, emotional resilience and self-care, early identification and intervention skills, and collaboration within referral networks. The chapter further discusses the implications for teacher education programmes and emphasizes the need to integrate mental health training as an essential component of teacher preparation through interdisciplinary coursework, practical activities, and appropriate assessment mechanisms. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of a proactive and comprehensive approach to mental health education in teacher preparation, enabling teachers to better support student well-being and contribute to the development of mentally healthy educational environments.
Role of Indian Philosophical Traditionsin Cultivating Inner Peace and Stability
(Book Rivers, 2026) Noorain Anas
Indian philosophical traditions have long emphasized the cultivation of inner peace, emotional balance, and spiritual stability as essential goals of human life. In the contemporary world, characterized by stress, anxiety, materialism, and social conflicts, these traditions offer profound insights into achieving mental harmony and psychological well-being. The philosophical systems of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Yoga provide practical and ethical frameworks for self-discipline, mindfulness, compassion, detachment, and self-realization. Concepts such as Karma Yoga, Ahimsa, meditation, mindfulness, non-attachment, and the pursuit of truth contribute significantly to the development of emotional resilience and inner equilibrium. This chapter explores the major Indian philosophical traditions and examines their role in promoting peace and stability at both personal and societal levels. The discussion further highlights the relevance of these traditions in modern education, mental health, and value-based living. The chapter concludes that Indian philosophical wisdom remains highly relevant for fostering holistic well-being and sustainable peace in the modern age.
Nanotechnology based Transdermal Drug Delivery
(IJPHI Global Publisher Pvt. Ltd., 2026) Manisha Mishra, Pooja Pradhan, Himanshu Sign
Transdermal drug delivery systems have gained significant attention as an alternative to conventional routes because of their ability to bypass first-pass metabolism and provide controlled drug release. However, the major limitation of traditional transdermal systems is the barrier function of the stratum corneum, which restricts the permeation of many therapeutic agents. To overcome this challenge, nanotechnology-based approaches have been widely explored. Nanocarriers, such as nanoparticles, liposomes, niosomes, and nangemulsions, enhance drug permeation through the skin by improving solubility, stability, and controlled-release characteristics. These nangsystems interact with the skin at the molecular level, facilitating deeper penetration and targeted delivery of drugs. Additionally, they can reduce the dosing frequency and minimize systemic side effects, thereby improving patient compliance. In this approach, the formulation and optimization of nanocarrier-based transdermal systems focus on parameters such as particle size, surface charge, drug entrapment efficiency, and release kinetics. The integration of nanotechnology with transdermal delivery offers a promising platform for delivering a wide range of drugs, including poorly soluble and potent molecules. Overall, nanotechnology-based transdermal drug delivery represents an advanced and effective strategy for achieving enhanced therapeutic outcomes and overcoming the limitations of conventional drug delivery systems.
Patent Strategies and Intellectual Property Management in Nanotechnology Based Drug Delivery
(IJPHI Global Publisher Pvt. Ltd., 2026) Himanshu Singh, Abdul Baseer Khan, Harshit Verma, Vandana Tiwari, Sushma Cahudhary
The development of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems has revolutionized modern drug research by providing targeted drug delivery, improving drug efficacy, controlling drug release, and minimizing systemic drug toxicity effects. A wide range of nanocarriers, such as liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanocrystals, and lipid-based nanocarriers, have been developed in recent years owing to the rapid progress in nanomedicine. The protection of intellectual property (IP) has become an integral component in the protection of innovation, attracting investment, and successful commercialization of these technologies as they move from the laboratory to commercial products. Strategies to protect new formulations, manufacturing processes, surface modifications, and therapeutic uses are key factors in successful patent protection in the face of changing regulatory and legal conditions. This chapter provides a detailed account of IP management and patent strategies in nanotechnology-based drug delivery. It provides an overview of the basics of IP rights, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, with a focus on the application of patent protection to innovations in nano pharmaceuticals. The chapter discusses the conditions for patentability, the analysis of prior art, drafting patents, patent filing process, and international patent protection mechanisms. It also explores issues of patenting nanomedicines, including overlapping technologies, regulation, freedom to operate, and issues of lifecycle management. Recent case studies and new trends in AI-driven patent analytics. global patent landscapes, and commercialization strategies are also emphasized. This chapter is designed to offer practical insights to researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers in the field of protecting and commercializing nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems into viable pharmaceutical products by combining scientific innovation with IP management.
Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Strategies in Nanotechnology-Based Pharmaceutics
(IJPHI Global Publisher Pvt. Ltd., 2026) Abdul Baseer Khan, Reetu, Ashutosh Kumar Yadav
The convergence of nanotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences has established nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems as a transformative therapeutic paradigm, while simultaneously generating unprecedented challenges for intellectual property (IP) frameworks. This chapter examines intellectual property rights (IPR) and patent strategies in nanopharmaceutics, encompassing foundational patentability criteria, nanomedicine-specific IP challenges, lifecycle management strategies, and a comparative regulatory analysis across the United States, European Union, and India. Recent advances between 2022 and 2025 in CRISPR-based nanomedicine patents, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Al-assisted drug delivery design, personalized mRNA cancer vaccines, and next-generation lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technologies are critically evaluated. The role of Al patent tools, including PatSnap, Derwent Innovation, and Lens.org, is assessed with respect to its capabilities, limitations, and ethical concerns. Case studies encompassing Doxil, Abraxane, ONPATTRO, and mRNA-4157/V940 illustrate applied IP strategy. Ethical dimensions, including equitable access, evergreening, and technology transfer obligations, are also discussed.