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Studies on in-vivo Wound Healing Activity of Leaf Extract of Hypericum mysorense with Different Wound Model in Rats

The wound healing potential of the methanol extract of Hypericum mysorense Wight and Arn. Leaves (Family: Hypericaceae) was evaluated on different experimental models of wounds in rats. The methanol extract of leaves of Hypericum mysorense (HMM), in the form of ointment in two different concentrations (5% and 10% w/w ointment of aerial part extract in simple ointment base) was evaluated for wound healing potential in excision wound model and incision wound model in rats. Both the concentrations of the methanol extract ointment showed significant responses in both the wound types tested when compared with the control group. The effect produced by the extract ointment, in terms of wound contracting ability, wound closure time, regeneration of tissues at wound site, tensile strength of the wound and histopathological characteristics were comparable to those of a standard drug Nitrofurazone ointment.
Advisor and Student Experiences of Summer Support for College-intending, Low-income High School Graduates

Summer melt occurs when students who have been accepted to college and intend to enroll fail to matriculate in college in the fall semester a er high school. A high rate of summer melt contributes to the lower postsecondary a ainment rates of low‐income students, in par cular. This ar cle presents qualita ve findings from two interven ons intended to reduce summer melt among low‐income, urban high school graduates who had been accepted to college and indicated their inten on to enroll. Results from student and counselor surveys, interviews, and focus groups point to a web of personal and contextual factors that collec vely influence students’ college prepara on behaviors and provide insight into the areas of summer supports from which students like these can benefit. The data fit an ecological perspec ve, in which personal, ins tu onal, societal, and temporal factors interact to affect students’ behaviors and outcomes. A model of summer interven on shows that obstacles in comple ng college financing and informa onal tasks can lead college‐intending students to re ‐open the ques on of where or whether to a end college in the fall a er high school gradua on. Given the pressure of concerns about how to actualize their offer of admission, students rarely engage in the an cipatory socializa on ac vi es that might help them make op mal transi ons
The provision of self-management support to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in routine primary care: the development, validity and reliability of a screening instrument

Title: The provision of self-management support to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) in routine primary care: the development, validity and reliability of a screening instrument (SI). Background: Practice nurses (PNs) differently integrate self-management support into their consultations. As a result, there is a lack of insight into the provision of self-management support to patients with DM2 in routine primary care. Although it is recommended to collect and record this information, there is no SI which can be used for this purpose. Aim: To develop and assess the validity and reliability of a disease-transcending (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and DM2) SI. This paper exclusively reports on the results obtained for patients with DM2. Method: This study was conducted in three phases. In the first phase a literature review was performed. In the second phase the face validity was assessed by nursing researchers. The content validity was assessed by two focus groups (one with patients with COPD, asthma and DM2 and one with PNs) and one expert panel, using the Content Validity Index (CVI). The inter-rater reliability was assessed in the third phase. Results: The final SI consists of 10 themes and 15 items. The face validity was rated with an 8.7 (themes) and 7.7 (items). The focus groups added valuable information about the relevance of the themes and items from the participants’ perspectives. The scale-level CVI was 0.99. A percent agreement and kappa of 83.7 and 0.72 were found for the themes and of 88.1 and 0.75 for the items. Conclusion: The SI has excellent validity and good of reliability. Recommendations: The SI can be used in practice and future research to obtain insight into the provision of self-management support to patients with DM2 in routine primary care.
Teaching Americans to be International Citizens: World Music and Dance on Television's Omnibus

Abstract In the 1950s, Omnibus, a US television variety show sponsored by the Ford Foundation, provided US viewers with their first encounters with classical music and dance from Japan and India and folk traditions from Yugoslavia. Omnibus was an important part of a popularization of world music and dance as part of a greater arts and cultural literacy campaign in the 1950s, aimed at educating and entertaining the average American. As the US government sought to “promote world peace” through the multifaceted economic interventions of endeavors like the Marshall Plan, private organizations such as the Ford Foundation also spent massive sums in the US and abroad. This article contributes to a broader understanding of US postwar cultural diplomacy by examining how international musical guests on Omnibus helped develop an American self-concept that was culturally and politically internationalist.
Children and adults learning english in a study abroad context

ESTA TESIS INVESTIGA LA INTERACCION ENTRE LAS VARIABLES EDAD Y CONTEXTO DE APRENDIZAJE. CON ESTE OBJETIVO, SE COMPARA EL PROGRESO ORAL Y ESCRITO DE DISTINTOS GRUPOS DE PARTICIPANTES DE DOS EDADES DISTINTAS (NINOS Y ADULTOS) QUE APRENDEN EL INGLES COMO SEGUNDA LENGUA EN DOS CONTEXTOS DISTINTOS (EN UNA INSTITUCION EN EL EXTRANJERO Y EN SU INSTITUCION OFICIAL EN CATALUNA). LAS AREAS DE LA SEGUNDA LENGUA ANALIZADAS SON: FLUIDEZ, RIQUEZA LEXICA, COMPLEJIDAD Y CORRECCION, TANTO ORALES COMO ESCRITAS. LOS RESULTADOS INDICAN QUE: A) EL CONTEXTO DE INMERSION EN EL PAIS DE LA SEGUNDA LENGUA ES MAS BENEFICIOSO QUE EL DE SU INSTITUCION EN SU PAIS DE ORIGEN, B) DICHAS ESTANCIAS EN EL EXTRANJERO SON MAS BENEFICIOSAS PARA LOS ADULTOS EN CUANTO A GANANCIAS ABSOLUTAS, PERO SON MAS BENEFICIOSAS PARA LOS NINOS EN CUANTO A GANANCIAS RELATIVAS, C) UN MES DE DIFERENCIA EN EL EXTRANJERO NO PARECE TENER UN MAYOR BENEFICIO, Y D) LA CANTIDAD DE CONTACTO CON LA SEGUNDA LENGUA NO PARECE TENER UN IMPACTO MUY IMPORTANTE EN RELACION A LA MEJORIA DE LA SEGUNDA LENGUA.
The Role Of Patient Involvement In Practice Based Commissioning Within The UK's National Health Service

Over the past decade there has been mounting debate about the desirability of public and patient involvement in the commissioning of health services in the UK. This issue has arisen partially due to the National Health Service management moving from a system control by health practitioners to that of a devolved managerial approach with tight central financial control and an agenda for efficiency. Yet, it is often unclear within this debate about what constitutes as public and patient involvement. The aim of this study is to investigate what is meant by public and patient involvement, and to assess the effectiveness of public involvement initiatives associated with Practice Based Commissioning. In order to achieve this, the study has utilised quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse health inequalities and public involvement within the North-east of England. In order to measure patient and public involvement qualitative interviews were conducted with patients and health professionals in the Easington area of East-Durham. The conclusion of the research was that the public had little interest in the process of commissioning, but volunteers were keen to be involved in practical projects such as fitness promotion programmes, long term care initiatives and projects to encourage healthy activities in the community. The authors construct a model of involvement ranging from ‘passive’ involvement where volunteers simply discuss issues at meetings to ‘active’ involvement where they actually help organise activities. The study suggests that active involvement schemes could promote health and reduce health inequalities.
Predicting Future Condition and Conservation Costs from Modelling Improvements to the Indoor Environment: The Monumental Munch-Paintings in the University of Oslo’s Aula Assembly Hall

The aim of this work was to assess how improvements to the indoor environment could affect the future condition, frequency and costs of major conservation-cleaning campaigns on the monumental paintings (1909–1916) by Edvard Munch, centrally located in the Aula assembly hall of the University of Oslo. A lower soiling rate is expected to reduce the need for frequent and major cleaning campaigns. Estimations were performed using the freely available NILU-EnvCul web-model. The conservation of these large, mostly unvarnished, oil paintings is challenging, and it is important to understand the potential benefits of preventive conservation measures. The results from the model suggested benefits from preventive conservation in protecting the paintings, and as a cost-efficient strategy to reduce the soiling and cleaning frequency. The model results indicated that an improvement in the indoor air quality in the Aula, of 50–80% as compared to the 1916–2009 average, would increase the time until the next similar major conservation cleaning campaign from approximately 45 years to between about 85 and 165 years. This should give a 45–70% reduction in the respective conservation costs. This saving was probably initiated by improvements in the recent past, before the last Aula campaign in 2009–11.
Investigating Hemodynamic Responses to Electrical Neurostimulation

Since the 1900s, the number of deaths attributable to cardiovascular disease has steadily risen. With the advent of antihypertensive drugs and non-invasive surgical procedures, such as intravascular stenting, these numbers have begun to level off. Despite this trend, the number of patients diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease has only increased. By 2030, prevalence of coronary heart disease is expected to increase approximately by 18% in the United States. By 2050, prevalence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease is expected to increase approximately by 98% in the U.S. No single drug or surgical intervention offers a complete solution to these problems. Thus, a multi-faceted regimen of lifestyle changes, medication, and device or surgical interventions is usually necessary. A potential adjunct therapy and cost-effective solution for treating cardiovascular disease that has been overlooked is neurostimulation. Recent studies show that using neurostimulation techniques, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), can help to reduce ischemic pain, lower blood pressure, increase blood flow to the periphery, and decrease systemic vascular resistance. The mechanisms by which these hemodynamic changes occur is still under investigation. The primary aim of this thesis is to elucidate these mechanisms through a thorough synthesis of the existing literature on this subject. Neurostimulation, specifically TENS, is thought to modulate both the metaboreflex and norepinephrine release from sympathetic nerve terminals. To test the hypothesis that TENS increases local blood flow, decreases mean arterial pressure, and decreases cutaneous vascular resistance compared to placebo, in which the electrodes are attached but no electrical stimulation is applied, a protocol was developed to test the effect of neurostimulation on healthy subjects. Implementation of this protocol in a pilot study will determine if neurostimulation causes significant changes in blood flow using the most relevant perfusion measurement instrumentation. Before conducting this study, pre-pilot comparison studies of interferential current therapy (IFC) versus TENS, low frequency (4 Hz) TENS versus high frequency (100 Hz) TENS, and electrode placement on the back versus the forearm were conducted. The only statistically significant difference found was that the application of IFC on the back decreased the reperfusion time, meaning that the time required to reach the average baseline perfusion unit value after occlusion decreased. Further pre-pilot work investigating these different modalities and parameters is necessary to ensure that favorable hemodynamic changes can be detected in the pilot study.
Development of a semi quantitative progesterone enzyme immunoassay for determination of ovulation time in bitches.

*Corresponding Author P. Sridevi drpsridevi84@yahoo.co.in A solid phase residual binding progesterone enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for determination of ovulation time in bitches was developed using polyclonal antibodies against progesterone-BSA and progesterone-3-CMO-HRPO conjugate. The assay was optimized with 1:100 dilution of progesterone polyclonal antibody, 1:1000 dilution of progesterone -3-CMO HRPO conjugate and 1:10 dilution of serum samples. Validation of the developed assay for its sensitivity, specificity and accuracy by comparing it with vaginoscopy showed an overall agreement of 97 per cent between EIA and vaginoscopy. The diagnostic sensitivity of the progesterone EIA in predicting the preovulatory, ovulatory and post ovulatory periods were 96.42, 91.66 and 100 per cent respectively. The diagnostic specificity of the assay was 100 per cent. Comparison of the developed EIA with Chemiluminescence assay (CIA) gave a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.92.
THE NEW SOUTH: A CASE ANALYSIS OF LATINO STUDENTS ATTENDING A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY IN NORTH CAROLINA

Title of Dissertation: THE NEW SOUTH: A CASE ANALYSIS OF LATINO STUDENTS ATTENDING A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY IN NORTH CAROLINA Salvador Bienvenido Mena, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013 Directed By: Professor Susan Komives Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Latino students attending a historically Black university in North Carolina. The study was guided by the revised campus climate framework by Milem, Chang, and Antonio (2005). A case study methodological research design was used to explore the following two research questions: (a) What is the Latino student experience at an HBCU that is intentionally seeking to promote Latino student success? (b) How is the campus climate, as defined by Milem et al. (2005), experienced by Latino students at an HBCU? Individual interviews with 13 students, 3 faculty, and 2 staff members were conducted along with the examination of the case site (e.g., review of the institution’s strategic plan). The study revealed five areas of focus for understanding and enhancing the Latino student HBCU experience: 1. The decision-making process by Latino students for enrolling at an HBCU; 2. Latino student acclimation to the HBCU campus environment; 3. The cultural dissonance experienced by Latino students in the HBCU setting; 4. The benefits of diversity derived from Latino student enrollment at an HBCU; and 5. Latino student engagement within the HBCU environment. Recommendations for future research and practice based on these five identified areas were made. THE NEW SOUTH: A CASE ANALYSIS OF LATINO STUDENTS ATTENDING A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY IN NORTH CAROLINA by Salvador Bienvenido Mena Dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Maryland, College Park in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2013 Advisory Committee: Professor Susan Komives, Chair Professor Karen K. Inkelas Professor Marylu K. McEwen Professor Sharon Fries-Britt Professor Noah Drezner © Copyright by Salvador Bienvenido Mena 2013
Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants Born Between 35 -37 6/7 Weeks Gestation

Background: The late preterm (35-36 6/7 weeks gestation) and early term (37-37 6/7 weeks gestation) infant exhibits physiologic risk for less than adequate nutritional intake when exclusively breastfeeding. There is little evidence to support the best practice to produce the outcome of sustained breastfeeding in this population. Purpose: The purpose of this pilot, exploratory, correlational study was to determine the prevalence of sustained breastfeeding in late preterm and early term breastfeeding infants at one and two months of age and to identify the factors that were related to sustained breastfeeding. Methods: Subjects were identified through purposive sampling, consented to participate, and completed the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Lactation support, supplemental feeding methods used, hospital course and demographic factors were collected. At one and two months of age, telephone structured interviews determined the current feeding status and assessed post discharge lactation support. Analysis and Results: Descriptive statistical, contingency table methods and bivariate logistic regression analysis were conducted on the sample of 125 mothers. Of those mothers, 82% experienced sustained breastfeeding at 1 month, and 71.2% experienced
A Changing Focus: The Evolution of Irish Step Dancing Competitions in Australia

Considerable differences exist between Irish step dancing competitions in the current era and those which were held in the late nineteenth century. This article traces the evolution of step dancing competition praxes in Australia, exposing the multiple transformations which have occurred over time. It focuses on the shift from cultural representation to individual aesthetics and the ways in which this change has resulted from disparate influences both within the genre itself and from the broader sociocultural status of Irish immigrants in Australia.
Botulinum toxin type A in subjects with spastic cerebral palsy from Eastern India

Abstract Study on use of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) in subjects with spastic cerebral palsy is rare in Indian literature. So, we planned to observe the role of BTX-A in subjects with spastic cerebral palsy unresponsive to conventional therapy. This open label study was conducted with the approval of Institutional Ethics Committee and parents. A total of 63 cases (age range 1 to 19 years; mean 6.07 years) received the toxin (dose range 50–200 units) after proper assessment based on modified Ashworth scale, visual analogue scale, passive range of motion with goniometer, physician rating scale and assessment of global functional status. A total of 13 cases were lost in follow up. Out of 50 cases who received the injection, tone and pain reduction was significant in different subgroup of patients. Improvement of functional status was noticed in 10% of cases. Thus, BTX-A is effective in reduction of tone and pain, but significant functional improvement was noted in a limited number of cases.
The Effects of a Therapy Animal on College Student Stress and Arousal

Colleges are facing increasing levels of distressed students and need a wide variety of tools to assist them. One such modality is animal-assisted interaction; an integrative practice with minimal side effects. This study attempted to demonstrate that spending time with animals will decrease a college student’s stress level. It was based on a 2004 study by Charnetski, Brennan and Riggers which studied the effect of a dog on college students’ immune systems. This study consisted of four …
Professionals' perceptions of the effectiveness of online versus face-to-face Continuing Professional Education courses

Professionals‟ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Online versus Face-to-face Continuing Professional Education Courses. (August 2010) Jie Ke, B.A., Anhui University; M.B.A., EDHEC Co-Chairs of Advisory Committee: Dr. Fredrick M. Nafukho Dr. Homer Tolson With the increasing use of the computer and the Internet in the training sector, there are constant debates about the effectiveness of e-learning versus traditional face-toface (FTF) education since the early 1990s. However, limited empirical studies have been conducted for this purpose in the field of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), on which the flexibility in time and place of e-learning have made and will potentially make a greater impact. Even fewer such studies were situated in a non-academic context for professions other than nursing or healthcare. Moreover, the learners‟ voice is often absent in the debates. This exploratory study was designed to a) obtain professionals‟ perceptions concerning the effectiveness of online versus FTF CPE courses from two pedagogical aspects of adult learning: professional knowledge and practice development and technology context link, and b) assess if professionals‟ perceptions varied as a function of their sociocultural and professional contexts.
Why does productivity vary across NHS hospital trusts in England? Untangling how management competence and the use of ICTs shape hospitals' performance

A bstract: The NHS is one of the largest UK industries, yet the study of health service productivity has historically been very strongly limited by an inability to measure outputs or to control for quality variations across outputs, together with a now past prejudice against directly seeking to measure government sector productivity. Even the best modern analyses have also been constrained by difficulties in specifying relatively intangible independent variables that are of central interest. We contribute to overcoming these barriers by developing a cost-weighted and quality-weighted measure of outputs across 153 NHS hospital trusts in England covering inpatient hospital stays and outpatients appointments. We ally this with a web-census method for developing indicators of hospital trusts’ management practices and development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in services provision. We explore the influence of these two independent variables on productivity and find significant but interactive effects. Where acute trusts are poorly managed, developing ICTs has a striking effect in improving hospital productivity, but this effect tapers off in medium and well managed trusts. Improving management practices in trusts with already good levels of ICT has negative effects on productivity. Our findings also show strong London versus regional, and specialist hospital effects.
A. SolariA. MottaL. MendozziP. AridonR. BergamaschiA. GhezziG.L. Mancardi C. MilaneseE. MontanariE. Pucci Italian version of the Chicago multiscale depression inventory: translation, adaptation and testing in people with multiple sclerosis

Depression is the commonest psychiatric distur- bance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), with prevalence higher than in the general population and other chronic dis- eases. However, accurate assessment of depressive symptoms can be biased by somatic symptoms which are part of both MS and depression. We translated and adapted into Italian the Chicago multiscale depression inventory (CMDI) and assessed its acceptability, internal consistency and test-retest reliability in 213 MS outpatients and 213 individually matched healthy controls. The questionnaire was also tested in 32 people with major depression. Acceptability, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were good overall. We found greater odds for depressive symptoms in people with MS than healthy controls, with highest odds ratio for somatic symptoms (vegetative subscale). The Italian CMDI is charac- terized by good acceptability, internal consistency, and test- retest reliability. These findings support the use of the CMDI in Italian subjects with MS to screen for and follow depres- sive symptoms.