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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Renal Diet on the Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Attending Tertiary Care Centre

Background: Lot of advancement is taking place every second in the medical field. There is an influx of information available. So, it is important to convey right information to the patients who are affected tremendously by diet. Most of the patients attending the OPDs belong to the old age group. The relationship between dietary protein and renal function has been studied for over half a century. Soon after, it was established that increased protein intake elevated rates of creatinine and urea excretion. Common mechanism underlying increased excretion rates was eventually attributed to changes in GFR. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme of the CKD patients on the knowledge about renal diet. Methods: The present study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding renal diet for the CKD patients attending renal OPD. The researcher selected the single group pre and post-test experimental design. An average of 25 to 30 patients attended per day in OPD and a total of 200 to 250 patients attended in a month. 60 samples were selected as per the inclusion criteria for the present study. The sampling technique adopted was convenient sampling method. Results: Assessment of baseline knowledge of the samples was done using a tool (questionnaire comprising of 20 questions). Conclusion: The effectiveness of structured programme was evident as 95% of population gained very good knowledge (score between 85-90%) regarding renal diet after the structured teaching programme and 5% of population had good knowledge (score between 75% to 80%) after structured teaching programme.
Is the impact of AGOA heterogeneous

The literature reports the mean impact of trade preferences. The literature on the agoa impact is no exception. The mean impact can be sensitive to heterogeneity in the adoption of preferences by recipients. Nonetheless, the choice of countries included in the sample can play a role in determining the level of the impact. A small increase at the bottom of the distribution is more likely to present a large impact (in percentage terms) compared to the top 20\% -- 5\%. In this paper, we investigate the gains to developing countries focusing on where they lie on the export distribution. This way, heterogeneity can be controlled for and the impact at various percentiles of the distribution can be estimated. We carry out a quantile regression on a sample of countries selected by matching countries on an estimated propensity score as well as the full sample for comparison. Secondly, we decompose the impact using methodology in the spirit of the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition found in Machado and Mata (2005) for quantile regressions. We find that gains to agoa recipients is confined to the top 5\% of the export distribution. On the contrary the gains to the recipients from exporting to the EU is mainly at the bottom 25\% and the median. There is an unambiguous decline in their exports to the rest of the world relative to the counter-factual countries they are compared with. The decomposition exercise supports the quantile results and shows that both coefficient and the covariate differences between the two groups explain the difference in the total change at the various quantiles.
TURBULENT SHEAR FLOW DOWNSTREAM OF A SPHERE WITH AND WITHOUT AN O-RING LOCATED OVER A PLANE BOUNDARY

Flow-structure interaction of separated shear flow from the sphere and a flat plate was investigated by using dye visualization and the particle image velocimetry technique. Later, a passive control method was applied with 2mm o- ring located on the sphere surface at 55 o from front stagnation point. The experiments were carried out in open water channel for Reynolds number value of Re=5000. Flow characteristics have been examined in terms of the 2-D instantaneous and time-averaged velocity vectors, patterns of vorticity, streamlines, rms of velocity fluctuations and Reynolds stress variations and discussed from the point of flow physics, vortex formation, lengths of large-scale Karman Vortex Streets and Kelvin-Helmholtz vortices depending on the sphere locations over the flat plate. It is demonstrated that the gap flow occurring between the sphere bottom point and the flat plate surface has very high scouring effect until h/d=0.25 and then unsymmetrical flow structure of the wake region keeps up to h/D=1.0 for smooth sphere. For the sphere with o-ring, the wake flow structure becomes symmetrical at smaller gap ratios and reattachment point on the flat plate surface occurs earlier. Moreover, o-ring on the sphere diminishes peak magnitudes of the flow characteristics and thus it is expected that the flow-induced forces will be lessened both on the sphere and flat plate surface. Vortex formation lengths and maximum value occurring points become closer locations to the rear surface of the sphere with o-ring.
HIRZEBRUCH-RIEMANN-ROCH THEOREM FOR DIFFERENTIAL GRADED ALGEBRAS by DMYTRO SHKLYAROV AN ABSTRACT OF A DISSERTATION submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Recall the classical Riemann-Roch theorem for curves: Given a smooth projective complex curve and two holomorphic vector bundles E,F on it, the Euler form χ(E,F ) = dim Hom(E,F )− dim Ext(E,F ) can be computed in terms of the ranks and the degrees of the vector bundles. Remarkably, there are a number of similarly looking formulas in algebra. The simplest example is the Ringel formula in the theory of quivers. It expresses the Euler form of two finite-dimensional representations of a quiver algebra in terms of a certain pairing of their dimension vectors. The existence of Riemann-Roch type formulas in these two settings is a consequence of a deeper similarity in the structure of the corresponding derived categories those of sheaves on curves and of modules over quiver algebras. The thesis is devoted to a version of the Riemann-Roch formula for abstract derived categories. By the latter we understand the derived categories of differential graded (DG) categories. More specifically, we work with the categories of perfect modules over DG algebras. These are a simultaneous generalization of the derived categories of modules over associative algebras and the derived categories of schemes. Given an arbitrary DG algebra A, satisfying a certain finiteness condition, we define and explicitly describe a canonical pairing on its Hochschild homology. Then we give an explicit formula for the Euler character of an arbitrary perfect A-module; the character is an element of the Hochschild homology of A. In this setting, our noncommutative Riemann-Roch formula expresses the Euler characteristic of the Hom-complex between any two perfect A-modules in terms of the pairing of their Euler characters. One of the main applications of our results is a theorem that the aforementioned pairing on the Hochschild homology is non-degenerate when the DG algebra satisfies a smoothness condition. This theorem implies a special case of the well-known noncommutative Hodge-tode Rham degeneration conjecture. Another application is related to mathematical physics: We explicitly construct an open-closed topological field theory from an arbitrary Frobenius algebra and then, following ideas of physicists, interpret the noncommutative Riemann-Roch formula as a special case of the so-called topological Cardy condition. HIRZEBRUCH-RIEMANN-ROCH THEOREM FOR DIFFERENTIAL GRADED ALGEBRAS by DMYTRO SHKLYAROV A DISSERTATION submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Department of Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Manhattan, Kansas 2009
The micro-mechanical behaviour of artificially cemented sand particles under compression and shear

The mechanical behaviour of cemented sands at macro-scale has been widely studied in the past, while there is still a lack of laboratory test data for the micro-mechanical response. Therefore, a series of uniaxial compression and tangential shear tests on artificially cemented sand particles have been conducted using a microscope to observe their behaviour. First, the consistency of cemented particles with different cementing agents is discussed. Three breakage modes are proposed according to the images taken using a microscope camera. A new parameter named ‘local roundness at contact’ is introduced to emphasise the effect of contact morphology on sample strength. Moreover, the effect of bond thickness on the mechanical response of cemented particles has been investigated. Finally, the shear strength parameters of artificially cemented sand samples have been determined for two different sample diameters.
The Use of Wikispace in Engineering Education

Wikispaces was piloted as an educational tool for improving teaching and learning at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales with class of 54 enrolled students. An active and self-directed learning approach was used in this subject based on interactive/ discussion-based lectures and tutorials, debates and presentations as well as private study. Students' experiences and readings were to be reflected through contributions to class and wiki discussions to facilitate brain-storming, inquisitions and facilitate students' learning from each other. This paper reflects on the use of Wikispaces as a teaching strategy and presents results of students' responses to a questionnaire about the use of the wiki tool, and general teaching and learning of the subject. Analyses of responses suggested that students expressed positive experiences using wikispaces and that wikispaces correlated positively with students' performance.
Implementation of a Pharmacist-Directed Cardiovascular Risk and Medication Management Program for Participants in a Construction Trade Benefit Trust Fund

Objectives: (1) To report the results of a pharmacist-directed cardiovascular risk management program; and (2) to identify obstacles faced by the pharmacists in the program implementation. Methods: The collaborators in this study included two local unions, a health benefit consulting company, and a community pharmacy. A total of 750 union workers with cardiovascular risk were informed about the cardiovascular risk management program. The program lasted six months, and the participation was voluntary. There were three group educational sessions with each session followed by a medication management service. A staff person of the health benefit consulting company and two pharmacists were interviewed via telephone. The interview questions were created according to the Gaps Model of Service Quality. The Gaps Model theorizes five gaps among consumer expectations, consumer perceptions, management perceptions of consumer expectations, service quality, service delivery, and external communications to consumers. The following data were collected: (1) types and quantity of drug therapy problems, (2) pharmacists' recommendations and prescribers' response, (3) patients' quality of life, disability days, and sick days, and (4) the experience of involved parties. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Results: Fifteen union workers participated in the program. For the participants, 35 drug-related problems were identified, with "need for additional therapy" and "dose too low" being the most common problems. To address these drug-related problems, pharmacists made 33 recommendations to prescribers, and prescribers accepted 55% of the recommendations. According to the interviews, there were three barriers faced by pharmacists to implement the program: lack of consensus about the recruitment, union workers' unawareness of the program's benefits, and limited support from the unions and the health benefit consulting company. Conclusions: It was difficult to recruit participants into the program. Clear agreement among collaborators on both the program's benefits and the specific roles of each collaborator may be the key to successfully implement similar programs in the future. Type: Case Study
Determination of the photosynthetic capacity of grapevine leaves

At fully irrigated, container-grown vines (cv. Riesling) kept outdoor, measurements of stomatal conductance and photosynthesis of leaves were performed in the morning and in the afternoon. The results revealed reductions of the photosynthetic capacity (maximal net photosynthesis at saturating light conditions and at saturating CO 2 partial pressure) in the afternoon. This observation was associated with a higher sensitivity of stomata to CO 2 in the afternoon: 0.0016-mu-bar-1 in the morning, 0.0046-mu-bar-1 in the afternoon. Due to inhibition of photorespiration determinations of photosynthetic capacity in the morning at 1-2% O 2 revealed maximal values at lower CO 2 partial pressures and, thereby, at maximal stomatal conductance. These values, corrected for photorespiration, were close to those obtained at ambient O 2 and high CO 2 partial pressures. Thus, it is assumed that in our experiments stomata did not limit the rates of photosynthesis which were determined in the morning. To avoid reduction of photosynthesis by photoinhibition it is proposed to minimize the duration of exposure of leaves to high light and to reduce light intensity to values where photosynthesis begins to reach light saturation.
Damage Tolerance and Fail Safety of Welded Aircraft Wing Panels

An investigation is presented on fatigue crack growth behavior and fail safety of integral stringer panels typified by welded aircraft fabrications. The stringer panel is made of aluminum alloy 2024-T351 and fabricated by the variable-polarity plasma-arc welding process. The sample simulates a part of the lower-wing skin structures. Based on the linear elastic fracture mechanics, numerical simulations are performed for two configurations, two-stringer and nine-stringer panels, and three damage scenarios, in which welding-induced longitudinal residual stresses are taken into account. A typical load spectrum for large transport aircraft is employed for the analysis. For the two-stringer panel life predictions have a reasonably good correlation with the test results. Based on this validation, large-scale nine-stringer panels with three manufacture options, that is, riveted, integrally machined, and welded integral, are simulated for a skin crack under a broken central stringer propagating to two-bay length. Useful comparisons are made among the three variants. Finally, remedies to improve damage tolerance and fail safety of integral stringer panels are explored. The incorporation of crack retarder straps bonded to the inner surface of an integral panel has greatly improved the fail safety behavior of the component with dramatically increased crack growth live.
Assessing the role of the research in the transition to organic farming by using the Actor Network Theory: lessons from two case studies in France and Bulgaria

This paper explores the potential of Actor Network Theory (ANT) in understanding how the process of interaction and translation between human and non-human actors contribute to the development, adoption and diffusion of science-based innovations linked to the transition to organic farming. The study relies on two case studies, the French Camargue case covering a range of technical and social innovations, and the case from Bulgaria focusing on the development of a technical and product innovation, i.e. a veterinary product for organic beekeeping. The paper shows the limitations of classical approaches in studying innovations since they underestimate the role of heterogeneous actors, their status, and how they interact with each other. We argue that focusing on actors’ interactions helps to better understand the so-called “uncertainties” and “turning points” in the innovation development, as well as to interpret them as natural elements. Moreover we argue that challenges to tackle should be problematized to increase the success of research programs. We also stress the importance of opinion leaders during the implementation and diffusion phase of the innovation.
Time, Efficacy and Cost Considerations of e-Collaboration in Online University Courses

Tres cursos online e um presencial foram pesquisados para melhor compreender os efeitos de diferentes formas de comunicacao e colaboracao sobre o processo de aprendizagem e ensino. Uma enfase especial foi dada ao estudo do tempo gasto pelos estudantes e instrutores em ambientes online, envolvendo o uso de e-mail, foruns de discussao e sessoes de chat. As pesquisas sugerem que os resultados de aprendizagem e a retencao em cursos online ministrados na SU sao comparaveis com os resultados obtidos em versoes presenciais dos mesmos cursos. Porem, os estudantes reportam haver gasto um pouco mais tempo estudando nas versoes online e os professores reportam ter gasto muito mais tempo. Uma analise de custo-eficacia sugere que uma consideracao importante no design inicial de um sistema de eLearning e se a nova tecnologia vai suplementar ou substituir os recursos instrucionais previamente utilizados. Outras consideracoes importantes incluem questoes de igualdade de acesso a tecnologia, de tempo exigido dos estudantes e, especialmente, do pessoal docente. O estudo investiga abordagens para a integracao desses fatores no processo de julgamento de custo-eficiencia e custo-eficacia de cursos online.
A METHOD TO INCORPORATE METEOROLOGICAL EFFECTS WITHIN A ROAD TRAFFIC MODEL

CoRTN (Calculation of Road Traffic Noise) by the UK Department of Transportation, Welsh Office has been extensively used to model road traffic noise in Australia for many years. The CoRTN model is relatively simple to use manually and, with the use of a computer, to use in complicated road layouts and terrain. This paper proposes a method to incorporate meteorological effects within the framework of the CoRTN model approach. The paper details how to calculate and apply the curved noise path resulting from the local meteorology. The method has been designed to permit hand calculation and relies on existing excess attenuation factors within the CoRTN model. The results of the application of the curved path to CoRTN algorithms are expected to improve predictive accuracy of noise models.
Space use by wild Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) in a relict grassland of central Argentina during the non-breeding season

To determine movement patterns and home range of wild Greater Rhea (Rhea americana), two subadult males were radio-tracked during the non-breeding season in a relict grassland of San Luis Province, Argentina. The average home range was 452.8 ha, the average daily distance travelled was 1.08 km/day, and the maximum distance from the capture/release site was 13.66 km. Rheas showed differences in habitat types used throughout the day. Grasslands were more frequently used early in the morning and late in the afternoon, whereas cultivated pastures (Medicago sativa) were used at noon. Although data is considered preliminary due to the small sample size, the importance of this study is here emphasized because it provides the first records of the spatial ecology of wild individuals for this species.
Clarifying the Relationship Between Bullying and Fear of Victimization: The Contribution of Collective Efficacy

Clarifying the Relationship Between Bullying and Fear of Victimization: The Contribution of Collective Efficacy Karen R. Spence Department of Sociology, BYU Master of Science The rate of fear of victimization has declined in recent years but remains a prevalent problem among adolescents. Fear has been explained in past literature by three main theories: victimization theory, social integration theory, and social disorganization theory. However, the prediction of fear of victimization can be done more concisely by the contribution of collective efficacy, a concept that combines a community’s feelings of social cohesion with a willingness to intervene for the common good. Using data collected from Philadelphia middle schools in 1993-1994, this study tested the direct and interacting effects of bullying and collective efficacy on fear of victimization with hierarchical linear modeling. The results indicated that bullying is positively related to fear of victimization, and collective efficacy is negatively related to fear of victimization. Contrary to the hypothesis, the moderating effect of collective efficacy on bullying and fear was not statistically significant. Implications for policy and future research are discussed.
The Relationship Between Fear of Falling, respectively, Fear of Choking and Emotional and Cognitive Functioning in Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia: a Review

Context: Choking and accidental falls are common incidents in patients with Huntington’s disease (HD). It is not clear which emotional and cognitive factors contribute to the development of fear of choking (FoC) or fear of falling (FoF). Objective: To explore the relationship between cognition, awareness and anxiety and experiencing FoC or FoF in HD, Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia. As the literature on HD is expected to be limited, the study population will be expanded by also looking at PD and dementia, both of which are neurodegenerative diseases that share symptoms and signs with HD. Methods: A systematic review of English, German and Dutch articles using the electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Psychinfo. Only studies describing the influence of cognition, awareness and anxiety on the outcome measures FoF and FoC in patients with HD, PD or dementia were included Results: For HD, no reports were found related to the objective of the study and no studies on FoC were found for PD or dementia. The results of studies addressing FoF in PD and dementia were contradictory as far as the relationship with cognition (PD n=5; dementia n=8) and anxiety (PD n=2) was concerned. No study on FoF in relation to awareness was found in any patient group. Conclusions: Although dysphagia and accidental falls are common symptoms of HD, PD and dementia, data on emotional and cognitive factors and their relationship with FoC and FoF are limited. Available data are inconsistent. Future research focusing specifically on these topics might lead to better insight into the relationship between FoC, FoF and cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning of patients with these diseases. Better insight in these subjects could result in therapeutic options for patients or guidelines for caregivers, with regard to prevention and coping strategies, to improve quality of care.