Specific research tricks in pharmaceutics

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1. Specific Research Tricks in Pharmaceutics Presented by: Pooja Prashant Kharosekar Department: Pharmaceutics Organized by :RESEARCH TRICKS Date: 12/10/2025

2. Introduction • Research in pharmaceutics aims to improve drug delivery, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy. • Smart research techniques reduce time, cost, and experimental errors. • Objective: To highlight practical tricks for successful formulation research.

3. Trick 1 – Smart Literature Search • Use Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect for updated references. • Apply Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine searches. • Focus on recent 5-year studies for relevance. • Manage references with Mendeley or Zotero.

4. Trick 2 – Preformulation Shortcuts • Assess solubility using the shake-flask method. • Check drug–polymer compatibility via FTIR or DSC. • Start with small-scale trials to avoid material loss. • Predict stability using accelerated testing conditions.

5. Trick 3 – Design of Experiments (DoE) • Apply factorial design to optimize formulations. • Use software like Design-Expert or JMP. • Identify critical formulation parameters affecting responses. • Reduces batch numbers and improves reproducibility.

6. Trick 4 – Formulation Optimization • Adjust polymer ratios and surfactant concentrations systematically. • Employ Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for analysis. • Focus on key parameters: particle size, entrapment efficiency, drug release.

7. Trick 5 – Characterization Techniques • Microscopy (SEM/TEM): Surface morphology. • Particle size & zeta potential: Dynamic light scattering (DLS). • Drug content & release: UV-Vis, HPLC. • Thermal analysis: DSC, TGA for stability insights.

8. Trick 6 – Data Analysis and Interpretation • Analyze results using GraphPad Prism or MS Excel. • Fit data to release kinetic models (Zero, First, Higuchi, Korsmeyer–Peppas). • Present data visually (graphs > tables). • Perform statistical validation (ANOVA).

9. Trick 7 – Presentation & Publication Skills • Maintain clear, labeled lab notebooks. • Follow IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). • Choose relevant journals and avoid predatory publishers. • Use plagiarism checkers before submission.

10. Conclusion • Effective research = Smart design + Proper analysis + Clear reporting. • These tricks enhance accuracy, efficiency, and innovation in pharmaceutics. • Continuous learning ensures consistent research excellence.

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