Significance of Testing methods

Testing methods encompass a variety of procedures tailored to assess different substances across multiple fields. In the context of diamonds, techniques like scratching and immersion tests are used for authenticity verification. Food safety is evaluated through reactions in animals and observing cooking changes. In pharmaceuticals, standardized procedures ensure identity, strength, and purity, while shampoo formulations undergo assessments for effectiveness and safety. Additionally, testing methods include confirming COVID-19 infections via RT-PCR and detecting viral infections through molecular and serology tests.

Synonyms: Testing techniques

In Dutch: Testmethoden; In Finnish: Testausmenetelmät; In Spanish: Métodos de prueba

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Hindu concept of 'Testing methods'

Hinduism Books

Testing methods in Hinduism encompass techniques for evaluating food safety through animal reactions and cooking changes, and procedures for assessing diamonds' authenticity, including scratching and immersion tests.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) Various techniques employed to assess the safety of food, including observing reactions from animals and analyzing changes during cooking.[1]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
Purana Books

From: Garuda Purana

(1) Procedures employed to assess the authenticity and characteristics of diamonds, including scratching and immersion tests.[2]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

The concept of Testing methods in scientific sources

Science Books

Testing methods are essential procedures for ensuring food safety, as they identify the purity of food items and help detect harmful adulterants, thereby safeguarding public health and maintaining regulatory standards.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) Various techniques, including mPCR and serological assays, used to identify Leptospira infections.[3]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.