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S. K. Chaturvedi , Albert Michael , P. John Mathai , P. S. Gopinath

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This study examines the relationship between marked or prominent negative symptoms as Affective flattening, Alogia, Avolition, Anhedonia and Attentional schizophrenic (D.S.M. III) patients were rated on the scale for assessment of negative symptoms (SANS) and the association between those negative symptoms and age, sex and certain illness variables were evaluated. Marked negative symptoms were more in elderly age group. Attentional impairment was significantly more in patients with longer duration of illness and those continuing medications. No other significant correlation could be established between negative symptoms and age or sex, duration of illness, duration of hospitalisation or current medications.

Keywords

Chronic Schizophrenia, Negative Symptoms, SANS, Hospitalisation, Medications

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S. K. Chaturvedi , P. S. Gopinath , Sanjeev Sarmukaddam , T. Murali , V. K. Radha Krishnan , P. P. Saleem

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This report presents data on the duration of stay of 139 schizophrenics coming for day care treatment in the occupational therapy and rehabilitation centre over a period of 5 years. Results reveal that females, elder age group patients and those with poor social support had significantly longer duration of stay. Paranoid schizophrenics had significantly (P < .025) shorter stay as compared to chronic and residual schizophrenics. Patients who had a duration of illness longer than 5 or 10 years tended to stay longer (P < .001). Patients with episodic course or with continuous illness also stayed longer. No other clinical or demographic variable was significantly related to duration of stay. The results help in identifying groups of patients likely to stay longer in a day care centre and measures to reduce this stay can be planned.

Keywords

Schizophrenic Patients, Day Care, Rehabilitation, Duration of Stay

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K. B. Balaraju , M. P. Upadhyaya , S. K. Chaturvedi

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A controlled prospective study of the pattern of outpatient referrals from neurology to psychiatry was conducted. Forty-six patients were referred from neurology constituting 9% of total new cases and 54% of referred cases. When compared to control group these patients differed significantly in terms of their clinical presentation, mental status examination and psychiatric diagnosis. Majority of the referred patients presented with multiple somatic complaints, were found to be depressed and/or anxious, and were clinically diagnosed more often as neurosis.

Keywords

Referrals, Neurology, Psychiatry, Liaison

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M. P. Upadhyaya , K. B. Balaraju , S. K. Chaturvedi

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In this part of the prospective controlled study patients referred form neurosurgery to psychiatry outpatient (n=27) were evaluated regarding their sociodemographic features, reasons for referral, psychiatric signs and symptoms, nature of chief complaints and diagnosis. Referred patients differed significantly from non-referred random patients (control group) as regards chief complaints and diagnostic pattern. Multiple somatic complaints and anxiety features were the main chief complaints and neurotic illnesses were the commonest psychiatric diagnosis in patients referred from neurosurgery.

Keywords

Referrals, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Consultation, Liaison Psychiatry

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S. V. Prema , S. Chandra Prabha , S. K. Chaturvedi

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This study was conducted to establish a relationship between acute psychiatric admissions and phases of the menstrual cycle. 134 women admitted to a psychiatric hospital over 3 months were studied. A slight non significant increased rate of admissions was noted in the premenstrual, ovulatory and immediate post-menstrual phases. A distinct decrease in admissions during the menstrual period and during the early luteal phase was also noted. Menstrual cycle phase did not have a significant relationship with the elective or emergency nature of psychiatric admissions.

Keywords

Emergency Psychiatric Admissions, Menstrual Phase, Pre-menstrual Period

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Reeni M. George , S. K. Chaturvedi , T. Murali , P. S. Gopinath , Shivaji Rao

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This study was carried out on 120 chronic schizophrenic patients to assess their cognitive functions in relation to their demographic variables and quality of life. The main tools used for assessment were, Minimental status examination, Quality of life scale, Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms and Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms. Sixty-three per cent of the patients had their age range between 30 to 45, 81% were from rural background and 61% hailed from nuclear family. The cognitive deficits were significantly greater in those without employment and those from the rural background. The cognitive deficits were more in those with predominant negative symptoms and the cognitive deficits were found to add to the poor quality of life of schizophrenics.

Keywords

Chronic Schizophrenia, Quality of Life, Cognitive Deficits, Positive and Negative Symptoms

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N. C. Sethi ¹, S. K. Chaturvedi ¹

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1 M. G. M. Medical College & M. Y. Group of Hospitals, Indore (M.P.), IN

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S. K. Chaturvedi ¹, D. D. Pant ¹

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1 Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, IN

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Mechanism of pollination, attachment of pollinia with various body parts of insect visitors of order hymenoptera and lepidoptera and their role in pollination of a few asclepiads, viz. Asclepias curassavica L., Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br, Wattakaka volubilis (L.) Stapf. Leptadenia reticulata R.Br., Sarcostemma (Oxystelma) secamone (L.) Bennett. and Pergularia daemia (Forsk) Blatt. has been discussed. However, autophily by insu germination of Pollinia in three genera, viz., Hemidesmus indicus Br. Gymnema sylvestre Br. and Tylophora hirsuta (Burm f.) Merr. has been reported for the first time in family Asclepiadaceae.

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N. Khare ¹, S. K. Chaturvedi ¹

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1 National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Department of Ocean Development, Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa - 403 804, IN

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S. K. Chaturvedi ¹, G. Nanjappa ¹, T. P. Jain ¹, V. N. S. Tomar ¹

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1 Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur, IN

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S. K. Chaturvedi ¹, R. Prabhakaran ¹

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1 Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23508, US

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Results are presented from an NSF supported project that validate the hypothesis that students` learning gains can be enhanced through integration of web-based interactive simulation and visualization modules in engineering courses. The implemented modules were used in the "supplementation" mode wherein students used these modules along with conventional lecture or laboratory classes. In order to gage the effectiveness of each implemented module a "control" group, without access to the module, and an "experimental" group, with access to the module, were identified. Performance of students in both groups in an identical quiz was analyzed statistically to determine if the introduction of web-based modules favorably affected students learning outcomes. Since both "control" and "experimental" groups may have different demographic profiles-different age, ethnicity, gender etc.-a demographic factor analysis was also conducted for each module to assess if the impact of demographic factors rises to the level of statistical significance.

Results of statistical analysis indicated that of the twenty eight learning outcomes tested in eight engineering courses, fifteen showed statistically significant improvement in quiz scores for "experimental" groups over corresponding "control" groups. Even though for thirteen outcomes the quiz scores were generally higher for the "experimental" groups, improvement in quiz scores over the control group performance was not statistically significant. The demographic factor analysis also showed that whereas gender, ethnicity, course load and math SAT scores are not significant factors for the pedagogy of learning with the web-based simulation and visualization modules, the cumulative GPA was a significant factor in five out of nine modules.

The results presented in this large scale study, spanning over three engineering disciplines, demonstrates the favorable impact of web-based simulation and visualization modules on student learning. The project has not only led to enhanced student learning in engineering courses and faculty development but it has also contributed to engineering pedagogy by demonstrating the effectiveness of web based simulation and visualization modules when used in the "supplementation" mode with conventional lectures or lab classes.

Keywords

Visualization, Simulation, Assessment, Web-Based Modules.

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S. K. Chaturvedi ¹, Amit Kumar Pandey ²

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1 Naraina Group of Institutions, Kanpur, IN
2 Department of Management, Gautam Buddh Technical University, Lucknow, IN

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E-detailing is one of such selling processes recently adopted by pharmaceutical companies in India for communicating product messages to the HCPs (Health Care Professionals). As this is a new way of communication, it is necessary to identify the key success factors in the pharmaceutical industry for adopting e detailing as marketing and communication tool. The purpose of this study is to uncover the factors influencing the scope and acceptability of edetailing concepts recently started by pharmaceutical companies in India. As viewed by the sales force, internal factors like easy to use edetailing, easy interaction, top management support, type of products, improved quality of work, quick task accomplishment, clear and understandable interaction, managerial readiness and operational capabilities are the most important factors responsible for proper acceptability of e-detailing programme. Other stimuli which work as external factors are brand acceptance, audience acceptance, business environment, market accessibility, market trends, convenience mode of communication and relationship with customers. This has a positive impact on overall business of the companies. Results of this study will help pharmaceutical companies working in India to understand factors influencing scope and acceptability of e-detailing as an important promotional tool. Pharmaceutical companies may plan their promotional strategies based on the discussions.

 

Keywords

E-Detailing, E-Marketing, Factor Analysis, Health Care, Health Care Professionals, PSRs.

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S. K. Chaturvedi ¹, G. Victor Rajamanickam ¹

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1 School of Civil Engineering, SASTRA University, Thanjavur-613401, Tamil Nadu, IN

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A total of 44 (forty-four) pre- and post-tsunami surface sediment samples collected from various coastal geomorphic units at the same locations along 35 km long coastal stretch of Central Tamil Nadu coast between Poompuhar and Nagoor were utilized for foraminiferal studies to trace the tsunami signature. A total of twenty-five foraminifera species belonging to eleven genera and eight families have been identified from the study area. While comparing the foraminifera of the pre-tsunami sediments with the post tsunami sediments, it has been observed that in the post tsunami sediments, the total foraminiferal numbers (TFN) have been increased quite significantly along with the occurrences of several new genera and species of foraminifera in the area where the beach width are wide. The present study indicates that the chances of the preservation of tsunami sediments are more in those tsunami affected coastal area where the beach width are wide.

Keywords

Indian Ocean Tsunami, Foraminifera, Sediment, Coast.

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