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Christine E. Gould Shruti Shah Sarah R. Brunskill Krista Brown Nancy L. Oliva Charissa Hosseini 《Educational gerontology》2017,43(8):379-392
We describe the development of a telephone-based program, Recreation, Education, and Socialization for Older Learning Veterans (RESOLV) that aims to connect Veterans with one another by phone and thereby reduce loneliness. The program was developed through a collaboration between VA and a community-based organization, Episcopal Senior Communities Senior Center Without Walls (SCWW). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 rural and non-rural dwelling older Veterans to identify leisure interests and potential barriers to participating in leisure activities. Program feasibility was examined with questions about telephone use and interest in and perceived benefits of a telephone community. We conducted content analysis to quantify Veterans’ leisure interests and thematic analysis to characterize barriers to participation. Veterans expressed interest most frequently in groups focused on conversation, support, gratitude, and technology. Rural and non-rural participants did not differ significantly in interests. Barriers to current activity participation included limited access to activities, limitations due to physical conditions, and transportation difficulties, which were consistent themes for both rural and non-rural participants. Themes related to perceived benefits of socialization that emerged include connectedness, learning from others, being active despite limitations, and distraction from limitations. Our findings demonstrate how a telephone-based socialization program could be developed and tailored for older Veterans. It seems that such a program is feasible and may be of benefit for older Veterans in rural and non-rural areas. Further evaluation is needed to ascertain the direct benefit of such a program to older Veterans. 相似文献
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This paper presents the design and performance analysis of Proportional Integral Derivate (PID) controller for an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) system using recently proposed simplified Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) also called Many Optimizing Liaisons (MOL) algorithm. MOL simplifies the original PSO by randomly choosing the particle to update, instead of iterating over the entire swarm thus eliminating the particles best known position and making it easier to tune the behavioral parameters. The design problem of the proposed PID controller is formulated as an optimization problem and MOL algorithm is employed to search for the optimal controller parameters. For the performance analysis, different analysis methods such as transient response analysis, root locus analysis and bode analysis are performed. The superiority of the proposed approach is shown by comparing the results with some recently published modern heuristic optimization algorithms such as Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm and Differential Evolution (DE) algorithm. Further, robustness analysis of the AVR system tuned by MOL algorithm is performed by varying the time constants of amplifier, exciter, generator and sensor in the range of ?50% to +50% in steps of 25%. The analysis results reveal that the proposed MOL based PID controller for the AVR system performs better than the other similar recently reported population based optimization algorithms. 相似文献
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K. Devika Rani N. Suneetha Shruti Mohanty Pragna Rao 《Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB》2008,23(2):150-153
This study is conducted in chronic alcoholics to assess the association of an Individual’s level of serum homocysteine with
the success of achieving alcohol deaddiction in the patient. The patients’ nutrition status is also assessed. 50 chronic alcoholics
admitted to a deaddiction center were inducted into the study. Patients underwent an 8 weeks holistic program to promote rehabilitation
from alcoholism. All the patients were addicted to alcohol for 8 – 10 years. Of the 50 patients enrolled, 39 of them completed
the 8 weeks program including complete abstinence from alcohol during this period. Fasting blood samples were collected on
admission and again after 8 weeks of alcohol abstinence for analyses of serum homocysteine and serum prealbumin, transferrin,
total proteins and albumin, gammaglutamyl transferase (GGT) and alanine transaminase (ALT). Of the 50 patients enrolled in
the study, 39 completed the 8 weeks rehabilitation program. 11 patients discontinued within 2 weeks of admission. During the
8 weeks of complete alcohol abstinence, patients were given a balanced diet and multivitamin supplements. A significant improvement
in their nutritional status was noted by the elevation of serum levels of prealbumin, transferrin, total proteins and albumin.
Serum homocysteine levels decreased significantly (p<0.002) to normal levels from previous hyperhomocytenemia. This was accompanied
by decrease in serum GGT and ALT levels indicating improved liver functions. Serum estimation of homocysteine in chronic alcoholics
is important to assess whether the patient will have a successful rehabilitation. Normal homocysteine levels are achieved
after dietary changes and abstinence from alcohol. Timely correction of hyperhomocysteinemia also provides successful rehabilitation. 相似文献
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Nihar Ranjan Dash Biswajit Mohanty 《Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB》2012,27(1):100-102
Multiple myeloma is a group of B-cell disorders resulting in the secretion of a specific and unique monoclonal immunoglobulin
(M-protein). Protein electrophoresis is advised whenever multiple myeloma is suspected. The monoclonal protein migrates as
a single entity in the electric field and is detected by the non-specific protein stain as a more intensely stained band superimposed
on the usual protein pattern. The M-protein usually migrates in the gamma or beta region of the normal protein pattern; very
rarely it may appear in the α2 or even in α1 region. Here we have given an atypical case presentation where the patient with
multiple myeloma presented with two M-spike one each in α2 and β-globulin region on agarose gel protein electrophoresis with
hypoglobulinemia but with reversed A:G ratio. 相似文献
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Manorama Swain Truptirekha Swain Binoy Kumar Mohanty 《Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB》2005,20(1):9-17
Background: Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD), a common organ specific autoimmune disorder is seen mostly in women between
30–50 yrs of age. Thyroid autoimmunity can cause several forms of thyroiditis ranging from hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis)
to hyperthyroidism (Graves’Disease). Prevalence rate of autoimmune mediated hypothyroidism is about 0.8 per 100 and 95% among
them are women. Graves’ disease is about one tenth as common as hypothyroidism and tends to occur more in younger individuals.
Both these disorders share many immunologic features and the disease may progress from one state to other as the autoimmune
process changes. Genetic, environmental and endogenous factors are responsible for initiation of thyroid autoimmunity. At
present the only confirmed genetic factor lies in HLA complex (HLA DR-3) and the T cell regulatory gene (CTLA 4). A number
of environmental factors like viral infection, smoking, stress & iodine intake are associated with the disease progression.
The development of antibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPO) thyroglobulin (TG) and Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSH
R) is the main hallmark of AITD. Circulating T Lymphocytes are increased in AITD and thyroid gland is infiltrated with CD4+
and CD8+ T Cells. Wide varieties of cytokines are produced by infiltrated immune cells, which mediate cytotoxicity leading
to thyroid cell destruction. Circulating antibodies to TPO and TG are measured by immunofluorescense, hemagglutination, ELISA
& RIA. TSHR antibodies of Graves’ disease can be measured in bioassays or indirectly in assays that detect antibody binding
to the receptor. 相似文献
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Michelle Rodrigues Nina Sokolovic Sheri Madigan Yiqi Luo Victoria Silva Shruti Misra Jennifer Jenkins 《Child development》2021,92(2):554-577
In a series of meta-analyses, paternal sensitivity was associated with children’s (age range: 7 months–9 years) overall cognitive functioning (N = 3,193; k = 23; r = .19), including language skills (k = 9; r = .21), cognitive ability (k = 9; r = .18), and executive function (k = 8; r = .19). Paternal sensitivity was not associated with children’s overall socioemotional functioning (N = 2,924; k = 24; r = −.03) or internalizing problems, but it was associated with children’s emotion regulation (k = 7; r = .22) and externalizing problems (k = 19; r = −.08). In the broad cognitive functioning, executive function, broad socioemotional functioning, and externalizing problems meta-analyses, child age was a significant moderator. 相似文献
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Mukesh Nandave Ipseeta Mohanty T. C. Nag Shreesh Kumar Ojha Rajan Mittal Santosh Kumari Dharamvir Singh Arya 《Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB》2007,22(1):22-28
The present study evaluated the cardioprotective potential of vitamin-E by studying its effect on hemodynamic parameters,
lipid peroxidation, myocyte injury marker and ultrastructural changes in model of isoproterenol-induced myocardial necrosis
in rats. Wistar albino male rats (150–200 g) were randomly divided into saline, ISP control, and vit E groups. Vitamin E group
was administered vitamin E at a dose of 100mg/kg/day while saline and ISP control groups received saline orally for one month.
On 29th and 30th day, ISP (85 mg/kg, sc) was administered at an interval of 24 h to vit E and ISP control rats. On 31st day, rats of all groups were anesthetized and hemodynamic parameters were recorded. At the end of experimentation, animals
were sacrificed; hearts were excised and processed for biochemical and ultrastructural studies. ISP administration produced
marked cardiac necrosis as evidenced by significant decrease in my ocardial creatine kinase-MB as well as increase in malonaldialdehyde
levels. ISP-induced myocardial necrosis resulted in myocardial dysfunction as evidenced by significant depression in heart
rate and mean arterial pressure in the ISP control group as compared to saline control. Salient ultrastructural changes including
extensive loss of myofibrils, muscle necrosis, loss of mitochondria, and formation of several intracytoplasmic vacuoles and
lipid droplets further confirmed the ISP-induced myocardial damage. However, subsequent to ISP challenge, vit E treatment
significantly preserved the myocardium by restoring myocardial CK-MB activity, inhibiting the ISP-induced lipid peroxidation
and ultrastructural changes. Additionally, pre-and co-treatment of vit E prevented the deleterious ultrastructural changes
caused by ISP. These beneficial effects of chronic vit E treatment also translated into significant restoration of the altered
hemodynamic parameters. The present study clearly demonstrated the cardioprotective potential of vit E at dose of 100 mg/kg
in ISP-induced model of myocardial necrosis in rats. The significant restoration of altered hemodynamic parameters, myocardial
CK-MB activity, prevention of ISP-induced rise in lipid peroxidation and ultrastructural changes may confirm its cardioprotective
effect. 相似文献
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Ganesh Mohanty John Gretes Claudia Flowers Bob Algozzine Fred Spooner 《Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education》2005,18(2):139-151
Student evaluation of instruction in college and university courses has been a routine and mandatory part of undergraduate and graduate education for some time. A major shortcoming of the process is that it often relies exclusively on the opinions or qualitative judgments of students rather than the learning or transfer of knowledge that takes place in the classroom. To develop a more objective system of assessment, this research focused on a learning-centered approach to course work and teaching evaluation. Standardized testing tools were developed suitable for measuring the content knowledge of students in a representative group of undergraduate courses. Course evaluations were conducted using two systems of assessment: the traditional student questionnaire feedback system and one based on the learning-centered approach using a computer-based question bank and on-line testing. Significant performance differences were evident in pretest/posttest comparisons of student learning. Favorable ratings of instruction are reflected in opinions on student questionnaires. No relationship was demonstrated between learning and traditional course evaluation outcomes. Our hypothesis that the learning-centered approach provides information that is not available using the traditional student feedback system was supported.Support for this research was provided in part by Grant No. P116B981224-00 from the U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Programs awarded to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Education, and no official endorsement should be inferred. 相似文献
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Sabitha Suneetha Shruti Mohanty Pragna Rao 《Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB》2009,24(3):266-268
Breast cancer is a hormone dependent neoplasm. Conflicting results regarding the clinical correlation between breast cancer
and thyroid diseases have been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the association of anti — TPO levels
in patients having complaints of a lump in breast. Serum samples and Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) samples were collected
from 31 female patients with a lump in breast between the age group of 20–75 years. 31 age matched normal healthy controls
were also examined for the same parameters. Serum samples were analyzed for its anti — TPO levels. FNAC reports confirmed
patients as having duct cell carcinoma. They had raised serum anti — TPO levels compared to controls. FNAC results of others
(n=26) were reported as fibroadenoma whose anti — TPO levels were less than the controls. 相似文献
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Gagan B. Mohanty 《Resonance》2013,18(3):241-247
In this article, we provide a bird’s-eye view of the discovery of a new particle at CERN in Geneva, which very much seems like the long sought-after Higgs boson. We conclude on a celebratory note of the Indian connection to this epochmaking discovery. 相似文献