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Sharma, P. "Physical Research Laboratory, India (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)." Resonance 4, no. 7 (July 1999): 92–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf02839018.
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Chua, Patrick S. K. "The Pneumatics Module as Part of an in-House Practical Training Programme." International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education 26, no. 1 (January 1998): 25–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030641909802600104.
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This paper presents details of the pneumatics module which is one of several modules of the in-house practical training programme (IHPT) of the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The IHPT, which is a unique and compulsory eight-week practical training programme, is an integral part of the secondyear curriculum. The programme was implemented in the early 1980s and, having undergone various improvements over the years, has now evolved into its present form. The paper discusses the merits of having the pneumatics module, the assessment criteria, how students are grouped, student feedback, the roles played by the supervisors, laboratory technicians assisting the supervisors, and the students. It also presents some typical exercises which students are required to complete in the module.
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Bajpai, Shrish, and Sushant Khare. "Mechatronics Engineering Education in India." Comparative Professional Pedagogy 5, no. 4 (December 1, 2015): 73–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/rpp-2015-0069.
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Abstract Present paper aims to give an insight in the field of Mechatronics, specifically its standard of education in India. We have investigated this field right from its origin. We have analyzed how it expanded as a proper discipline of engineering and in which direction the development in this field is going now and, at the same time, its status of education in India and where we are in addressing the industry’s need both in terms of quality and quantity of students. We have also assessed why Mechatronics is an essential branch considering its multi-disciplinary nature. The pount is that it holds blatant importance for time to come. Life’s most complicated problems cannot be addressed by the knowledge of only one engineering science. In today’s world we need professionals who are “good jack(s) of all trades and master(s) of one” changing the old saying. For implementing this edited saying students will need to address real-world problems, so laboratory-based learning should be even more emphasized in this branch. Consequently, we have also looked on the laboratory works that are included in these courses, considering what aspects should be covered in them. Skillsets required by students such as implementation of hardware, coding, system modeling have been also discussed. Future prospects in this discipline have also been explored. The epilogue consists in recommendations to educational institutions based on our findings.
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Kummerfeldt, V. D. "Developing The Next Generation Of Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisors: A Study Of Supervisory Competencies In Clinical Laboratory." American Journal of Clinical Pathology 154, Supplement_1 (October 2020): S120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqaa161.263.
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Abstract Introduction/Objective Developing the next generation of clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) supervisors who are competent and comprehensively prepared to meet the industry’s healthcare demands can be challenging. When a CLS is promoted to a supervisory position and then found to be incompetent due to the lack of experience, skills, knowledge and/or abilities. To identify the root cause of this phenomena a comprehensive review of the literature explored management competency theories and concepts (Katz’s three-skills approach, the Peter principle, Sandwith’s competency domain model, and National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s health leadership competency model). The management competency theories provided the foundational theoretical framework for this study. Methods Quantitative and qualitative data was used to address the research questions. A modified Tipton’s instrument/survey was used. The survey used demographic, open-ended, and Likert-type questions. Results This study had a total of 247 participants, who self-identified as CLS supervisor or manager, and completed an online survey. The results showed an increased competency level due to experience, continuous learning, mentors, formal education, leadership programs and delegation of tasks. The majority of the participants did not feel that the College of American Pathologists regulatory standard of a general CLS supervisor was sufficient to produce a competent CLS supervisor. Training and education was recommended to help transition CLS practitioner into the role of CLS supervisor. Other recommendations include mentors, succession planning, career ladder/leadership programs, experience, and support. Conclusion In order to develop the next generation of CLS supervisors, who are comprehensively prepared to meet the industry’s healthcare demands, healthcare organizations are going to need to employ evidence-based human resource management strategies. Human resource management strategies, such as training and development programs, leadership programs, mentor programs, and succession planning, should include administrative and interpersonal domain knowledge, skills, abilities and experience
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Basantia, T. K., and J. H. Alom. "Rehabilitation of Special Needs Children at Pre-school Level: A Study of Attitude of Integrated Child Development Services Functionaries and Parents." International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 13, no. 1 (May 5, 2021): 203–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.9756/int-jecse/v13i1.211023.
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The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a significant scheme that works for rehabilitation of different categories of children including special needs children at pre-school level in India. For rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level, the ICDS functionaries and parents (of the children) play the vital role. For developing the favorable attitude of ICDS functionaries and parents towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level, it is important to study the attitude of ICDS functionaries and parents towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level. Hence, in this study an attempt was made to study the attitudes of ICDS functionaries (Child Development Project Officers, Supervisors and Anganwadi workers) and parents towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level. The study was a descriptive survey-cum-comparative type research. 36 Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), 108 Supervisors, 108 Anganwadi workers (AWWs), and 216 parents under thirty six ICDS projects from nine administrative districts of Assam were taken as participants of the study. A self-developed attitude scale was used to collect data from the participants. Mainly quantitative data analysis techniques were used to analyze the data of the study. The major findings of the study indicated that all the ICDS functionaries and parents have shown high attitude towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level; and CDPOs possess better attitude than the supervisors, and parents possess better attitude than the supervisors towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level. And from the study, it is also found that the background variable ‘experience’ of the supervisors acts as a determining factor in determining the attitude of the supervisors towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school whereas no other background variable of the supervisors and none of the background variables of the CDPOs, AWWs and parents acts as a determining factor in determining their attitude towards rehabilitation of special needs children at pre-school level.
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Rukiyah, Ai Yeyeh, Iim Wasliman, and Supyan Sauri. "Education Quality Management of Midwife Clinical Laboratory in Improving Graduates' Competence." Jurnal Pendidikan Nusantara 1, no. 1 (December 17, 2021): 21–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.55080/jpn.v1i1.3.
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Higher Education has the function of developing capabilities in order to educate the nation's life in accordance with Law Number 12 of 2012 concerning Higher Education. The aim of this research is to analyze and describe in depth through a field study of the quality manajement of midwifery clinical laboratories in increasing the competence of graduates (case studies of midwifery practice at Polytechnic Bhakti Asih Purwakarta and Stikes Kharisma Karawang. The research method in this dissertation used a qualitative approach. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation study. The data of this study were checked for correctness and reliability through the triangulation process. Based on the results of the research, the implementation process of the midwifery clinical laboratory practice learning at the Bhakti Asih Polytechnic of Purwakarta and Stikes Kharisma Karawang went well. The method taught to students when conducting laboratory practice simulations makes a positive contribution to student competence and graduate competence. Weak points that arise in the implementation of learning are limitations in the infrastructure and facilities in each institution, and practice supervisors are still lacking in clinical experience in the field so that manajement has an impact on the quality of midwifery clinical laboratory manajement.
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Humpenöder, Melanie, Giuliano M. Corte, Marcel Pfützner, Mechthild Wiegard, Roswitha Merle, Katharina Hohlbaum, Nancy A. Erickson, Johanna Plendl, and Christa Thöne-Reineke. "Alternatives in Education—Rat and Mouse Simulators Evaluated from Course Trainers’ and Supervisors’ Perspective." Animals 11, no. 7 (June 22, 2021): 1848. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11071848.
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Simulators allow the inexperienced to practice their skills prior to exercise on live animals. Therefore, they bear great potential in overcoming the dilemma between the present demand for high-quality practical training involving live animals whilst implementing the 3R principle according to the Directive 2010/63/EU. Currently, one mouse and six rat simulators are commercially available. As data on their impact are lacking, this project aimed at providing an overview of the awareness, implementation, and methodical and practical satisfaction provided by 35 course trainers and supervisors of laboratory animal training courses for mice and rats regarding the simulators available. Although simulators facilitate training of relevant techniques and relatively high awareness of them seemed to be present, their implementation is currently very low, possibly due to lack of meeting the respondents’ demands. Thus, this study revealed the overall approval of simulator training and general demand for user-optimized, realistic, and financially affordable simulators and, hence, indicates a strong impulse for new developments strengthening the 3Rs as a benefit to all animals used in research.
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Kandiko Howson, Camille, Ian M. Kinchin, and Karen Gravett. "Belonging in Science: Democratic Pedagogies for Cross-Cultural PhD Supervision." Education Sciences 12, no. 2 (February 10, 2022): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci12020121.
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This research used Novakian concept mapping and interview techniques to track changes in knowledge and understanding amongst students and their supervisors in the course of full-time research towards a laboratory science-based PhD. This detailed longitudinal case study analysis measures both cognitive change in the specific subjects that are the topic for research, and the understanding of the process of PhD level research and supervision. The data show the challenges for students and supervisors from different national, ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds and traditions with a focus on how this impacts the PhD research process and development. Working cross-culturally, and often in a setting different from either the student or the supervisor’s background and training, can lead to a lack of common language and understanding for the development of a pedagogically oriented supervisory relationship. Documenting change in knowledge and understanding among PhD students and their supervisors is key to surfacing what the joint processes of mutual democratic research and of supervision may entail. This study explores how one of these key processes is a student’s developing sense of belonging (or non-belonging). Specifically, this paper engages the concepts of belonging, and democratic education through mutual learning, to explore the practices of working across national, cultural, ethnic, and diverse academic backgrounds, for both supervisors and students. Doctoral study is understood as a situated context in which belonging also acts as a gateway for who can join the global scientific community.
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Irma Aldiani and Yualiana Nelisma. "Penguatan Sumber Daya Manusia Melalui Reformasi Lembaga Pendidikan dan Tenaga Kependidikan di Sumatera Barat." Al-fahim : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam 4, no. 2 (September 30, 2022): 100–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.54396/alfahim.v4i2.305.
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The purpose of this research is that education is a big responsibility of a nation. All components and factors supporting the success of education have a very close relationship. Educational staff include school/madrasah principals, education unit supervisors, administrative staff, librarians, laboratory personnel, technicians, study group managers, tutors and cleaners. In the context of educational institutions, one of the key factors for the success of managing educational institutions is the leadership of school/madrasah principals, pesantren caregivers, deans, rectors, and all elements of education. This research is a conceptual research using qualitative methods. The results of the study indicate that human resources are company assets that must be maintained. Empowerment of human resources that is managed regularly and systematically will produce quality and competitive human resources.
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Baker, Hannah. "Teaching the scientists of tomorrow: Introduce someone to research with a Summer Vacation Studentship." Biochemist 28, no. 6 (December 1, 2006): 55–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/bio02806055.
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The next application deadline for Summer Vacation Studentships is 28 February 2007. Forms, rules and guidelines can be found at http://www.biochemistry.org/education/vacation.htm The Learning Curve feature in the August 2006 issue of The Biochemist provided a snapshot of the Society's Summer Vacation Studentship Awards and the expectations of the ten students about to embark upon 8-week research projects at institutions across the globe. In this followup article, I catch up with the undergraduates and their supervisors to find out how they each benefited from a summer in the laboratory.
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Vitri, Oktaria, Retno Kusumawiranti, and Suwarjo Suwarjo. "Implementasi Kebijakan Standar Pelayanan Minimal Pendidikan Dasar di Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Sleman." POPULIKA 7, no. 1 (January 10, 2019): 22–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.37631/populika.v7i1.25.
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The aim of this research is to find out and examine the implementation of basic minimum service standard (SPM) policies in the Sleman District Education Office. The type of research is qualitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Analysis of the data with qualitative analysis. The implementation of policies related to the fulfillment of the Basic Education SPM which is the authority of the Sleman Regency Government has not yet reached 100%. In the indicator of basic education quality services from the side of access distance has been fulfilled while the indicators of study groups (rombel) have not been fulfilled. In the indicators of basic education quality services in terms of laboratory availability has not been fulfilled while the availability of teacher rooms already meets SPM standards. In basic education quality services in terms of teacher education qualifications, principals and supervisors have been fulfilled, but in terms of teacher qualifications the educator certified has not been fulfilled. Whereas the indicators for the realization of visits by supervisors to educational units are carried out once every month and each visit is carried out for 3 hours to carry out supervision and guidance not fulfilled. Therefore, in order to fulfill SPM Dikdas, it is best to: give sanctions to schools whose number of classes exceeds SPM, allocate funds with the SPM fulfillment priority scale, provide (support to teachers of PPG trainers) and optimize school supervisor performance.
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Banerjee, Soumitro. "New Undergraduate Laboratory Experiments on Induction Generators." International Journal of Electrical Engineering & Education 29, no. 2 (April 1992): 163–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002072099202900213.
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New undergraduate laboratory experiments on induction generators With the increased importance of induction generators in energy conversion from nonconventional sources, it has become necessary to cover this subject extensively at the undergraduate level and offer experiments on it. This paper presents a few undergraduate experiments on induction generators developed at I.I.T. Kharagpur, India.
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Bootwala, Ahad, Phuong Nguyen, Shivani Kachwaha, Rasmi Avula, Sebanti Ghosh, Thomas Forissier, Purnima Menon, and Melissa Young. "Understanding How the Strategic Use of Data Can Improve the Implementation of Maternal Nutrition Interventions in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 945. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa054_017.
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Abstract Objectives Maternal undernutrition remains high in India and is associated with maternal mortality and adverse birth outcomes. To address this challenge, Alive & Thrive (A&T) aimed to strengthen interpersonal counseling, micronutrient supplement provision, and community mobilization through the government antenatal care (ANC) platform in UP. The nutrition-intensified ANC (I-ANC) intervention facilitated regular use of data to enable corrective actions. We aimed to understand how maternal health data was used for improving the delivery of maternal nutrition services and to identify factors associated with data use. Methods In-depth interviews (N = 35) were conducted among sub-district government staff, frontline worker (FLW) supervisors and A&T staff in two districts in UP. Systematic coding of verbatim transcripts and detailed summaries was undertaken to elucidate themes and patterns related to data use and facilitators and barriers. Results Sub-district government staff reported using government data (i.e., HMIS) to estimate demand for prenatal supplements. Sub-district government staff, FLW supervisors and A&T staff used government and intervention monitoring data to understand the impact and reach of services delivered to women. Key indicators on the attendance of pregnant women at community health events and number of women receiving adequate supplements was discussed with FLWs in monthly review meetings. Data review guided identification of areas of low FLW performance (i.e., monitoring weight gain) and prompted refresher trainings. Facilitators of data use included collaboration between sub-district health department officials on data analysis and monthly review meetings to provide feedback on improving performance (including counseling topics and stock of supplements). Barriers to data use included staff vacancies, education level of FLWs and conflicts between FLWs and supervisors. Conclusions Use of data for decision making is critical for supporting intervention planning and providing targeted supervision and support for FLWs. Collaboration facilitated the use of data, but structural barriers such as staff vacancies need to be addressed to improve the implementation of maternal nutrition interventions. Funding Sources Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (through Alive & Thrive, managed by FHI 360) and Emory University.
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R. Macasiab, Marites, and Norrie E.Gayeta. "Revitalizing Science Instruction in Basic Education in the Province of Batangas." International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 3, no. 2 (June 16, 2021): 84–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.54476/iimrj289.
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This study assessed Science instruction in basic education in Batangas Province for the purpose of developing a management program to revitalize instruction toward quality education. The study covered the respondents’ profile and assessment of Science instruction and investigated the managerial potentials of administrators and the issues and concerns in managing Science instruction. The study employed the descriptive research design and used a questionnaire as main data gathering tool. Respondents of the study were 117 administrators and 300 Science teachers. Frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, t-test, and ANOVA were used as statistical tools. Results showed that both respondents were at the middle-aged, married females, were master’s degree holders, had considerable years of service and were active in attending seminars. Both respondents assessed Science instruction in all areas as evident but considered materials and facilities as moderately evident. Significant differences were noted on the assessments of teachers on the areas of methods and strategies when grouped according to civil status. Study also revealed that both respondents manifested managerial potentials specifically concurring on their leadership, and supervisory functions. Sufficiency of laboratory equipment, and availability of Science laboratory room were the primary issues and concern in Science instruction. The proposed management program highlights some specific activities and suggested strategies and covered the issues and concerns in managing Science instruction. The study recommended that Science instruction be revisited to effectively address issues affecting the delivery of instruction. Furthermore, the proposed management program may be shown to Science supervisors and other DepEd authorities for their suggestions and enhancement before the implementation.
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Mehta, Dr Rashesh P., Sushil Joshi, Pankaj Savani, Aditya Danayak, and Mitul Munjani. "Development of Numerical Protection Laboratory through Industry Institute Interaction." Journal of Engineering Education Transformations 36, no. 2 (October 1, 2022): 101–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2022/v36i2/22158.
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Abstract—The development of a numerical protection laboratory is implemented through industry-institute interaction under an MOU. This paper documents the contribution of the major project of final year students on using a digital over-current and earth-fault relay. The latest numerical protection relay has been provided as a replacement for an older version by ABB India Ltd. as a part of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The laboratory experimental panel has been developed through the major project of the final year student group. There was the active participation of ABB India Ltd. by way of providing dedicated training to the student group and faculty members involved in the installation, commissioning, and design of the experimental panel. The results obtained from various case studies are reported in this paper. The facilities created are used for regular laboratory practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The laboratory manuals are prepared to facilitate the implementation of the experiments. The laboratory curriculum has been updated for the UG course "Power System Protection" and the PG course "Advanced Power System Protection and Switchgear". It has resulted in improvement in the placement of UG and PG students. The training of industry and state power utility engineers can also be performed on the experimental panel developed. The outcome of this academic innovation related to industry-institute interaction is that the industry readiness of students has increased. Keywords : Industry Institute Interaction; Power system protection; laboratory development; Test setup; Over-current protection.
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Rajesh, J. Irudhaya, and L. Suganthi. "The satisfaction of teachers with their supervisors’ interpersonal communication skills in relation to job burn-out and growth satisfaction in southern India." Management in Education 27, no. 4 (September 23, 2013): 128–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0892020613498521.
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Prakash K. R., Santhosh M. S., Purushothama G. K., and Ramya M. V. "An Approach to Convert Conventional Laboratories Into IoT-Enabled Laboratories." International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies 16, no. 5 (September 2021): 108–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijwltt.20210901.oa6.
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Practical learning methodologies have become the need of the hour in the education sector, in particular in engineering education, to achieve technical competencies and skills. Advancements in web-based learning strategies have evolved over the years, and technology has played a major role in creating e-learning resources, among which remote labs are the ones transforming engineering laboratory delivery structure. In the present work, the methodology of improvising an existing traditional automation laboratory into an internet of things (IoT)-enabled laboratory with remote operation is presented. The implementation process of industrial internet of things (IIoT) for enabling remote operation of automation laboratory at the NIE, India is described in this paper. This paper describes the implementation of novel learning platform for programmable logic controllers (PLC), industrial PC (IPC), and hydraulic laboratories using a common IIoT architecture and framework. Additionally, user-level web-based application is created to control the use of all laboratory equipment from remote locations.
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Hallett, Jessica, and Santanu De. "Global Education in STEM and Healthcare: Implications of COVID-19." Advanced Journal of Social Science 10, no. 1 (March 21, 2022): 14–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.21467/ajss.10.1.14-29.
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The Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic in March of 2020. Since then, most schools, colleges, and universities across the globe stopped delivering classes face-to-face and transitioned into virtual modalities of instruction. This reformation of academics has had an impact on every field of study, especially those students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and in the realm of healthcare education. Ranging from middle/high school to undergraduate and graduate programs, STEM degrees require intensive curricula integrating extensive lectures on theoretical topics and laboratory exercises to apply those concepts in a practical setting. Likewise, healthcare education involves hands-on, clinical lab components working on patients, guided by supervisors. The guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States recommended refraining from these physical learning environments since social distancing has been an important preventative measure against the contagion. As in-person classes, labs, and residencies across the world were disrupted, students, faculty, staff, and administrators of STEM and healthcare fields had to face and navigate multifarious challenges to continue the education effectively, while maintaining safety. This review encapsulates such effects of the pandemic on STEM and healthcare education in various countries. The analysis aims to provide an insight into the strategies of distance education and alternative pedagogies for these disciplines adopted by institutions globally in the light of COVID-19, which could potentially serve as a reference model during any future pandemics.
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Ghai, Gauri, Ritesh Raj, and Ravneet Kaur. "An Inclusive Science Laboratory for Visually Impaired Students." Journal of Engineering Education Transformations 36, no. 2 (October 1, 2022): 87–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2022/v36i2/22157.
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Abstract : Education is a powerful tool that has the potential to improve the social and economic condition of a person in a developing country like India. The greatest challenge for the Government is the accomplishment of quality education in inclusive and accessible arrangements for persons with disabilities. The teaching techniques adopted in traditional classrooms aren't usually designed to cater to the need of visually impaired students. Visually impaired students are usually held back from pursuing STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) education and are encouraged to take up humanities and commerce. The lack of resources is mostly responsible for holding back visually impaired students from pursuing Science along with other factors such as the incompetence and attitude of the facilitators. In this work, an inclusive science laboratory for visually impaired students is envisaged using assistive technology that can facilitate them in performing lab experiments. Assistive technology plays a crucial role in the shift of the education system for visually impaired students to an inclusive model. Low cost, easy to use and store, hardware modules with talkable features has been designed to measure temperature, time, to detect contrast and color using Arduino UNO. With the help of these modules, a visually impaired student can be assisted to perform laboratory experiments effortlessly, which otherwise is not made accessible to them. Keywords: Arduino, assistive technology, Inclusive science laboratory, visually impaired.
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Coelho, Camila H., Gaspar E. Canepa, Gunjan Arora, and Patrick E. Duffy. "Integrating Scientific English into Biological Sciences PhD Programs in Developing Countries: Strategies from Trainees and Mentor." Education Research International 2019 (March 3, 2019): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3807951.
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Successful researchers in the biological sciences communicate their work to a global audience and must do so in English to be widely recognized and cited. This applies equally to scientific talks, posters, and published articles; thus, scientific English must be prioritized in nonnative English-speaking (NNES) academic institutions to prepare their trainees for successful careers. Here, we propose strategies for integrating scientific English into PhD programs operating in NNES countries. Many graduate students from NNES countries strive for an international career and encounter English as an important barrier. Based on our own experiences as NNES postdoctoral fellows at a US institution, or as a US mentor of these trainees, we contend that conventional learning processes at home institutions do not sufficiently prioritize scientific English as the medium for regular discussions of laboratory-generated data. Principal investigators, mentors, and supervisors are key in promoting English language usage as a structured component of PhD training. If these stakeholders routinely integrate English training and education within the research laboratory program, graduates will be equipped to pursue international academic careers. The ideas presented here are intended for NNES PhD students (and their mentors) who seek an international scientific career in the biological sciences.
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Arul, Pitchaikaran, Magesh Pushparaj, Kanmani Pandian, Lingasamy Chennimalai, Karthika Rajendran, Eniya Selvaraj, and Suresh Masilamani. "Prevalence and types of preanalytical error in hematology laboratory of a tertiary care hospital in South India." Journal of Laboratory Physicians 10, no. 02 (April 2018): 237–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jlp.jlp_98_17.
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: An important component of laboratory medicine is preanalytical phase. Since laboratory report plays a major role in patient management, more importance should be given to the quality of laboratory tests. AIM: The present study was undertaken to find the prevalence and types of preanalytical errors at a tertiary care hospital in South India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 118,732 samples ([62,474 outpatient department [OPD] and 56,258 inpatient department [IPD]) were received in hematology laboratory. These samples were analyzed for preanalytical errors such as misidentification, incorrect vials, inadequate samples, clotted samples, diluted samples, and hemolyzed samples. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of preanalytical errors found was 513 samples, which is 0.43% of the total number of samples received. The most common preanalytical error observed was inadequate samples followed by clotted samples. Overall frequencies (both OPD and IPD) of preanalytical errors such as misidentification, incorrect vials, inadequate samples, clotted samples, diluted samples, and hemolyzed samples were 0.02%, 0.05%, 0.2%, 0.12%, 0.02%, and 0.03%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The present study concluded that incorrect phlebotomy techniques due to lack of awareness is the main reason for preanalytical errors. This can be avoided by proper communication and coordination between laboratory and wards, proper training and continuing medical education programs for laboratory and paramedical staffs, and knowledge of the intervening factors that can influence laboratory results.
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Choudhury, Pradeep Kumar. "Student assessment of quality of engineering education in India: evidence from a field survey." Quality Assurance in Education 27, no. 1 (February 4, 2019): 103–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qae-02-2015-0004.
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Purpose This paper aims to discuss students’ assessment of quality related issues in engineering education in India. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses primary survey data of 1,178 undergraduate engineering students in Delhi, India, in 2009-2010. Students’ experience and views of four important aspects such as teaching methods used in the classroom, evaluation pattern, skills acquired by students during the course and the involvement of students in different activities other than classroom teaching are discussed using descriptive statistics and correlation to examine the quality issues. Findings The study finds that the lecture method is still dominant in the teaching and learning of engineering institutions compared to technical demonstration and laboratory work. Around half of the engineering students reported that they had never gone through any field work or industrial visits during their entire program of study. Involvement of students in the activities other than classroom teaching (e.g. working on research projects, attending engineering internships, studying a foreign language and opting for interdisciplinary courses) is more prevalent in government institutions compared to private institutions. The findings suggest that engineering institutions (particularly private colleges) should change their focus from traditional methods of teaching and evaluation of students to interactive methods of learning to improve the quality of technical education in India. Originality/value The literature reveals that the quality assessment of engineering and technical education in India is largely based on the information collected from stakeholders other than students. Therefore, this study contributes a new dimension to the existing literature by considering students’ assessment of the quality of engineering education.
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Ahmad, Ahmad. "Pemantauan Pelaksanaan Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer (ANBK) Sekolah Dasar Binaan Kecamatan Kopang Kabupaten Lombok Tengah Tahun 2021." Jurnal Paedagogy 9, no. 1 (January 7, 2022): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.33394/jp.v9i1.4619.
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The purpose of this study is to describe the monitoring of the Implementation of the Computer-Based National Assessment (ANBK) at the Kopang District Primary Schools in 2021. The research method used is a descriptive method. The research data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. While the data analysis technique used descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of the study indicate that in order to improve the quality and quantity of the implementation of ANBK in the future, it is necessary to: (1) Improve the competence of educators and education staff in preparing literacy and numeracy-oriented questions in each subject through workshops. (2) Capacity building of educators and education staff in implementing school digitization through IHT. (3) Increasing the provision of ANBK facilities and infrastructure by procuring at least one IT laboratory space in one school cluster through DAK. (4) Increasing the availability of computer/laptop equipment through the use of Regular/Affirmative/Performance BOS funds. (5) Capacity building of school principals in school management. (6) Increasing the capacity of school supervisors in academic supervision and managerial supervision. (7) Empowerment of KKG, KKKS and KKPS forums in completing their respective main tasks and functions.
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DiMaria, Michelle, Brian Schultz, Jennifer Falvo, Edward Matthews, Michelle Ward, Jordan Land, Danna Tauber, and Suzanne Beck. "0502 Harmony in the Sleep Lab: A Focus on Recognition of Hypoventilation and Direct Feedback Improves Quality of Pediatric Titrations." Sleep 45, Supplement_1 (May 25, 2022): A222. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsac079.499.
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Abstract Introduction Over 350 pediatric polysomnogram titrations (T-PSGs) are performed each year at the Sleep Laboratory at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in three locations by 24 different polysomnography technologists (PSGTs) on a diverse patient population, typically performed as outpatient procedures and occasionally at the bedside as inpatients. PSGTs are responsible for titration of continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure based on flow, work of breathing, arousals, and/or gas exchange. PSGTs have varying degrees of experience; thus, maintaining quality of T-PSGs is challenging. We hypothesized that a quality improvement (QI) approach to reviewing T-PSGs with interdisciplinary education and regular feedback would improve T-PSGs. Our goal was to have >/= 80% of titrations of optimal quality. Methods Each T-PSG record was reviewed by a sleep physician for optimal quality, defined as appropriate signal integrity, titration, and documentation to permit definitive interpretation. Exclusion: RAM cannula use, illness, or external signal interference. Titration QI (T-QI) comments were reviewed by the sleep lab QI team bi-weekly to plan feedback. Improvement interventions for PSGTs included didactic education: lectures, presentations, and cases focusing on recognition of hypoventilation; direct feedback with teaching points by sleep physician and small group sessions with clinical supervisors to review areas for improvement; and communication of specific titration goals. Satisfaction surveys regarding recognition/titration for OSA/hypoventilation, transcutaneous CO2 signal integrity, and documentation were administered to sleep physicians. Results From September 2020-November 2021, PSGT education included: 1 synchronous and 2 asynchronous didactic presentations; 1:1 review of didactics with each night PSGT (n=24); T-QI feedback (2/week); and small group review sessions (4/week). 408 titrations were completed; 42 (10.3%, 2.8/month) were excluded; 366 (89.7%, 24.4/month) were reviewed for T-QI. 54.8% [50,71%] were deemed optimal during the first three months (pre-intervention) vs. 80.1% [63,96%] during the intervention period. QI satisfaction survey showed improvement in 3 of 4 domains. Conclusion Quality of T-PSG is enhanced by QI review of each titration, highlighting teaching points and areas for improvement via direct feedback and small group review. Education and communication among physicians, supervisors and technologists are important to support development which can result in better titrations and satisfaction. Support (If Any) none
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Das, Kaushik. "Significant of Mathematics Laboratory Activities for Teaching and Learning." International Journal on Integrated Education 2, no. 5 (October 16, 2019): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v2i5.127.
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Abstract:The present study examined the significance of the Mathematics Laboratory for Mathematics teaching in Schools, Colleges & Teacher Training Institutes in India. Researchers present the overview of Math-Lab for effective mathematics teaching and discuss the important roles of the mathematics laboratory for mathematics learning. The mathematics laboratory classroom solves this problem by combining these environments. Laptop computers address the needs of software and networking but there are fewer pro levels that help maintain a more balanced classroom environment. In the teaching and learning of mathematics, the mathematics laboratory, with the support and companionship of both the student-teachers, can play a significant role and can have a significant impact on the progress of the students in mathematics. The main objective of the present study is to find out the major factors of Mathematics Laboratory in Mathematics-Education. This study discusses the concepts of mathematics in the classroom, the mathematics laboratory and its importance, and how to use the mathematics laboratory for trained teachers, from beginning to elementary level mathematics education. The methodology of the study is a mixed type involving an interpretative approach where qualitative data were collected and study secondary sources, like books, articles, journals, thesis, university news, expert opinion, and websites, etc. Finally, meaningful suggestions are offered.
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Sekhar, Chandra. "The inclusion of sustainability in management education institutions." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 21, no. 2 (February 21, 2020): 200–227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-02-2019-0100.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers to including sustainability in management education institutions (MEIs) in India, and subsequently, to analyze the structure of the causal relationships among the barriers. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory methodology are applied to analyze the structure of the causal relationships among the identified sustainability barriers. Findings Through an extensive literature review and expert interviews, this paper identified 4 primary barriers and 46 sub-barriers. Encompassing sustainability in Indian MEIs results in changes in behavior involving increased respect for the environment, hence, leading to improved sustainable efficiency. Research limitations/implications The present study is limited to MEIs in India. Practical implications The inclusion of sustainability in MEIs equips future managers with the economic, ecological and technical knowledge required to demonstrate sustainable behavior in the workplace. It assists also equips managers with the ability to affect social change at an organizational level. MEIs has been acknowledged as playing a crucial role in societal transformations, including the need for transformation toward sustainability. Originality/value The present study adds to the current knowledge base regarding the structure of the causal relationships among the identified sustainability barriers. To the author’s knowledge, this is the first paper to identify such barriers to including sustainability in an Indian MEI context.
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Peterson, Lisa K., Anne E. Tebo, Mark H. Wener, Susan S. Copple, and Marvin J. Fritzler. "Assessment of antinuclear antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence assay: report from a survey by the American Association of Medical Laboratory Immunologists." Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) 58, no. 9 (August 27, 2020): 1489–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/cclm-2019-1262.
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AbstractBackgroundThe indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) using HEp-2 cell substrates is the preferred method by some for detecting antinuclear antibodies (ANA) as it demonstrates a number of characteristic staining patterns that reflect the cellular components bound as well as semi-quantitative results. Lack of harmonized nomenclature for HEp-2 IFA patterns, subjectivity in interpretation and variability in the number of patterns reported by different laboratories pose significant harmonization challenges. The main objectives of this study were to assess current practice in laboratory assessment of HEp-2 IFA, identify gaps and define strategies to improve reading, interpretation and reporting.MethodsWe developed and administered a 24-item survey based on four domains: educational and professional background of participants, current practice of HEp-2 IFA testing and training, gap assessment and the perceived value of International Consensus on Antinuclear Antibody Patterns (ICAP) and other factors in HEp-2 IFA assessment. The Association of Medical Laboratory Immunologists (AMLI) and American Society for Clinical Pathology administered the survey from April 1 to June 30, 2018, to members involved in ANA testing. This report summarizes the survey results and discussion from a dry workshop held during the 2019 AMLI annual meeting.ResultsOne hundred and seventy-nine (n = 179) responses were obtained where a significant number were clinical laboratory scientists (46%), laboratory directors (24%), supervisors (13%) or others (17%). A majority of respondents agreed on the need to standardize nomenclature and reporting of HEp-2 IFA results. About 55% were aware of the ICAP initiative; however, among those aware, a significant majority thought its guidance on HEp-2 IFA nomenclature and reporting is of value to clinical laboratories. To improve ICAP awareness and further enhance HEp-2 IFA assessment, increased collaboration between ICAP and the clinical laboratory community was suggested with emphasis on education and availability of reference materials.ConclusionsBased on these suggestions, future efforts to optimize HEp-2 IFA reading, interpretation and reporting would benefit from more hands-on training of laboratory personnel as well as continuous collaboration between professional organizations, in vitro diagnostic manufacturers and clinical laboratories.
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Lahane, Rohan D., Harsh R. Bhatt, and Arvind Paranjpye. "To measure the wavelength of the light of a LED using LDR: a simple and an inexpensive method." Physics Education 57, no. 3 (April 5, 2022): 035013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/ac5b7f.
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Abstract Students are introduced to the term wavelength in optics at school level. In this paper, we present an inexpensive and simple method to measure the wavelength of the light of a light emitting diode using a light depending resistor. This experimental set-up is developed at Science Laboratory, Nehru Planetarium (Mumbai), India. It is useful as an experimental tool to teach the concepts of light in a simpler way.
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Lilley, C. M., M. J. Marin, J. Wiencek, L. Fu, K. Wolniak, C. E. Kanakis, D. Hermelin, et al. "The Utility of PathElective.com as a Curricular Adjunct in Laboratory Medicine Education." American Journal of Clinical Pathology 156, Supplement_1 (October 1, 2021): S36—S37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqab191.072.
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Abstract Introduction/Objective PathElective.com was founded as a means of combating stagnating resident and medical student education due to halting of in-person educational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The site has since grown to be included in medical student and resident training programs at numerous institutions across the world, serving as a unique means of delivering high-quality and trackable laboratory medicine education. Methods/Case Report The PathElective website was developed using Squarespace, video lectures were recorded by each professor or sourced from openly available web resources incorporating virtual slides, reading assignments, or relevant podcasts at the course director’s discretion. Monthly website traffic data were obtained through Squarespace analytics for the first 11 months of the website being available (May 1, 2020, to April 22, 2021). Geographic and source data were obtained through deidentified IP address analysis built-in to Squarespace analytics. Students who registered to take the online courses were assessed before and after interacting with the course materials using a dual form crossover quiz design to prevent memorization of questions and assess comprehension. Quiz data were all anonymous and improvement was determined using a paired t-test. Comparisons between courses were made via percentage improvements. Results (if a Case Study enter NA) Over the tracking period, PathElective.com received 352,012 page views, 73,550 visits, 33,225 unique visitors, and accrued 5,815 registered users. Most of the visitors (72.8%) arrived at the site via a direct URL input, 14.9% through a search engine, and 10.6% through social media. Most visitors were from the US (43.8%) or India (11.9%). With a total of 1598 test pairs being analyzed from all clinical pathology modules, the average increase in score was 14.4% (95%, CI=10.3-18.6, p=0.0052). All courses experienced a statistically significant increase in scores except for Clinical Chemistry lesson 3.2 (7%, -1.8-15.9% CI, p=0.12). Courses were well received with a median satisfaction score was very satisfied in all six assessment categories. Conclusion PathElective.com is a free and effective means of enhancing clinical pathology training in medical education. Students liked the online format, the quality of the lectures, and course faculty, and felt they could get help if needed. An area of improvement for this platform would be the interaction with students on social media.
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Shaheen, Musarrat, MD Sikandar Azam, Mahesh Kumar Soma, and T. Jagan Mohan Kumar. "A competency framework for contractual workers of manufacturing sector." Industrial and Commercial Training 51, no. 3 (March 4, 2019): 152–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ict-10-2018-0080.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a competency dictionary and model for contractual workers of the steel manufacturing sector of India.Design/methodology/approachIn-depth interviews with 30 supervisors and behavioral events interviews (BEIs) with 40 contractual workers were conducted to identify and validate the competencies of the contractual workers.FindingsThe competencies identified are arranged according to the similarity and dissimilarity between it under three broad categories of competencies, i.e., knowledge, skills and attitudes. These categories are used to develop a competency dictionary which has behavioral indicators, and a framework that can be used to map and evaluate the competencies.Practical implicationsThe competency dictionary and the framework developed in the present study will assist human resource practitioners in implementing competency-based human resource processes such as recruitment and selection, training and development and performance management for the contractual workers in the manufacturing sector.Originality/valueThe present study is among the few empirical studies that provide a competency dictionary and a framework of contractual workers in the manufacturing sector of India.
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Palsokar, Gouri, and Madhukar Tajne. "POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES IN INDIA: A SURVEY OF SELECT PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS." International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research 9, no. 4 (July 14, 2017): 161. http://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2017v9i4.20983.
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Objective: Research is a systematic investigation that involves the study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Post-graduate pharmaceutical education develops the necessary skills among students which help them build their professional carriers and contribute towards the betterment of the healthcare industry and society in general. Hence, it is essential and mandatory to carry out some appropriate research work as a requirement of post-graduate courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences in India and abroad. In an era, where technology is changing rapidly, the research carried out by students must always be relevant to the present day, so that it can act as a bridge between innovation and utility with regard to patient care and compliance. The present work aims to investigate, as to how, the research at postgraduate level in pharmacy, could be carried out in a way so that it benefits the students and make their research relevant to the current industry needs.Methods: The opinions of academicians from select academic institutions, professionals from pharmaceutical industries and postgraduates and Ph. D. students across India, were collected through questionnaires and by taking personal interviews. Data thus obtained was subjected to standard mathematical interpretations.Results: About 48% (65) of faculty members and 46% (156) of Postgraduate and Ph. D. students from various parts of the country opined that projects in postgraduate courses should be executed partly in academic institutions and partly in industries. However, about 61% (180) respondents from the pharmaceutical industry were of the view that the postgraduate students should undertake industrial projects. At the same time, some professionals were of the view that, students carrying out research work fully in the industry are many times left on their own as their industrial supervisors are unable to spare time to guide them.Conclusion: The execution of research work carried out by post-graduate students should be evenly distributed in academic institutions as well as pharmaceutical industries, under the supervision of faculty and with active inputs from the industry.
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Mishra, Arundhati, Vijayshri, and Suresh Garg. "A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS LABORATORY INSTRUCTION OFFERED AT IGNOU." Asian Association of Open Universities Journal 5, no. 2 (September 1, 2010): 56–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/aaouj-05-02-2010-b002.
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In the undergraduate physics laboratory, a student is expected to make precise measurements, hone investigative skills and discover the interplay between experimentation and fundamental principles underlying physical phenomena. But in India, the mainstream conventional UG physics laboratory instruction has all along been cookbook in nature. In such a scenario, incorporating innovative and meaningful laboratory experience in Open and Distance Education programmes becomes a formidable challenge. Recently we evaluated the physics laboratory courses, which are integral to the B.Sc (Physics) programme of IGNOU offered at a distance, for their quality, relevance and effectiveness. Our findings reveal that these courses are being received well particularly by those students who are pursuing the B.Sc (Major) in Physics. The success rates improve as learners evolve in the system and their satisfaction levels are high. However, factor analysis of learners' perceptions brings forth six factors guided approach, student-centered learning and assessment, emphasis on self-learning, use of multimedia and innovative non-conventional teaching strategies, increased student participation and emphasis on problem solving as key determinants for further improving the quality of learning in physics laboratory.
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BALA, M., J. W. TAPSALL, A. LIMNIOS, S. SOOD, and K. RAY. "Experience with an external quality assurance scheme for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in India, 2001–2007." Epidemiology and Infection 138, no. 1 (June 18, 2009): 69–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0950268809990148.
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SUMMARYAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae compromises patient treatment and disease control. Epidemiologically based surveillance of AMR in gonococci is needed to optimize standard treatment regimens. Validation of AMR surveillance data depends on external quality assurance schemes (EQAS). AMR surveillance data quality in India during 2001–2007 was assessed by participants testing panels of reference strains and repeated re-challenge with identical controls, accompanied by educative feedback. Overall, correct results were obtained for 944 (82%) of 1030 tests performed for five ‘core’ antibiotics. Aggregated error rates decreased from 33% (123 tests) in 2001 to 4·4% (180 tests) in 2007 with improvements in individual laboratory performance. Cephalosporin test results produced high error rates without improvement. Reference centre and network laboratory collaboration produced marked improvements in test performance through annual EQAS integrating proficiency testing and participant education. More frequent EQAS cycles would assist this process. These experiences may be applicable in similar settings elsewhere.
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Motappa, Rohith, Tuba Fathima, and Himani Kotian. "Appraisal on patient compliance and factors influencing the daily regimen of anti-tubercular drugs in Mangalore city: A cross-sectional study." F1000Research 11 (July 27, 2022): 462. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.109006.2.
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Background: Globally, India is the country with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden with respect to the number of new cases occurring each year. Annual incident cases of TB in India accounts for more than 25% of total TB morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several factors have been associated with the adherence of TB medication, which can be broadly classified as patient/personal, social, structural and health service. The aims of the present study were to determine the compliance to daily regimen of directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) therapy among TB patients registered at the Tuberculosis Unit (TU) of Mangalore and to identify the factors influencing non-compliance for treatment. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed. The study sample was drawn from the TUs, General Hospital, Mangalore, after taking permission from District TB Officer. The names and addresses of TB patients were collected from treatment cards. The TB patients were approached at their homes/DOTS centers/Primary Health Centre’s (PHCs) with the help of senior treatment supervisors. Results: It was found that patients positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were more likely to be non-adherent, which was statistically significant. Amongst the participants, 66 (33%) were diabetic and 28.8% of them were found to be non-adherent. The proportion of non-adherence was 27 times higher in those with poor patient provider relationships. Patients who reported to have side effects of TB medication were 5.23 times more likely to be non-adherent. Conclusions: Advice on routine consultation with the health care facility, adherence to treatment regimen and education about its benefits should be the prime focus of providing health education to all TB patients, both at the individual and community levels.
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Motappa, Rohith, Tuba Fathima, and Himani Kotian. "Appraisal on patient compliance and factors influencing the daily regimen of anti-tubercular drugs in Mangalore city: A cross-sectional study." F1000Research 11 (April 26, 2022): 462. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.109006.1.
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Background: Globally, India is the country with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden with respect to the number of new cases occurring each year. Annual incident cases of TB in India accounts for more than 25% of total TB morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several factors have been associated with the adherence of TB medication, which can be broadly classified as patient/personal, social, structural and health service. The aims of the present study were to determine the compliance to daily regimen of directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) therapy among TB patients registered at the Tuberculosis Unit (TU) of Mangalore and to identify the factors influencing non-compliance for treatment. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed. The study sample was drawn from the TUs, General Hospital, Mangalore, after taking permission from District TB Officer. The names and addresses of TB patients were collected from treatment cards. The TB patients were approached at their homes/DOTS centers/Primary Health Centre’s (PHCs) with the help of senior treatment supervisors. Results: It was found that patients positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were more likely to be non-adherent, which was statistically significant. Amongst the participants, 66 (33%) were diabetic and 28.8% of them were found to be non-adherent. The proportion of non-adherence was 27 times higher in those with poor patient provider relationships. Patients who reported to have side effects of TB medication were 5.23 times more likely to be non-adherent. Conclusions: Advice on routine consultation with the health care facility, adherence to treatment regimen and education about its benefits should be the prime focus of providing health education to all TB patients, both at the individual and community levels.
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Motappa, Rohith, Tuba Fathima, and Himani Kotian. "Appraisal on patient compliance and factors influencing the daily regimen of anti-tubercular drugs in Mangalore city: A cross-sectional study." F1000Research 11 (April 26, 2022): 462. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.109006.1.
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Background: Globally, India is the country with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden with respect to the number of new cases occurring each year. Annual incident cases of TB in India accounts for more than 25% of total TB morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several factors have been associated with the adherence of TB medication, which can be broadly classified as patient/personal, social, structural and health service. The aims of the present study were to determine the compliance to daily regimen of directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) therapy among TB patients registered at the Tuberculosis Unit (TU) of Mangalore and to identify the factors influencing non-compliance for treatment. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed. The study sample was drawn from the TUs, General Hospital, Mangalore, after taking permission from District TB Officer. The names and addresses of TB patients were collected from treatment cards. The TB patients were approached at their homes/DOTS centers/Primary Health Centre’s (PHCs) with the help of senior treatment supervisors. Results: It was found that patients positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were more likely to be non-adherent, which was statistically significant. Amongst the participants, 66 (33%) were diabetic and 28.8% of them were found to be non-adherent. The proportion of non-adherence was 27 times higher in those with poor patient provider relationships. Patients who reported to have side effects of TB medication were 5.23 times more likely to be non-adherent. Conclusions: Advice on routine consultation with the health care facility, adherence to treatment regimen and education about its benefits should be the prime focus of providing health education to all TB patients, both at the individual and community levels.
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Rishi, Saqib, Rubeena Hakak, and Safura Dewani. "Accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF assay in diagnosis of tuberculosis a comparison to culture." International journal of health sciences 6, S1 (March 16, 2022): 574–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6ns1.4808.
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Culture method is the most sensitive and specific method for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Despite this, cultures are highly prone to contamination and the process can still take several days and does require expensive equipment, strict biosafety practices and well trained technical staff .Among the currently available Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT), the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay (CB-NAAT), the LINE Probe Assay (LPA) and the Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) are endorsed by WHO for in vitro diagnosis of TB. The present study was carried out to assess the performance of CB-NAAT (Cepheid GeneXpert®) system for the diagnosis of MTB in both pulmonary and extra pulmonary specimens, within the demographic area of south Kashmir, India. Materials and methods: In this study Pulmonary & extra pulmonary specimens received at the Microbiology laboratory, from the new clinically suspected tuberculosis patients were used. The samples received at the laboratory were divided into three portions, one part each was used for AFB direct smear preparation, CB-NAAT and culture, respectively. A smear was reported positive if either the direct or the concentrated smear showed the presence of AFB. The concentrates were cultured on LJ media and incubated for up to 8 weeks.
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Ali, Luqman, Fady Alnajjar, Medha Mohan Ambali Parambil, Mohammad Issam Younes, Ziad Ismail Abdelhalim, and Hamad Aljassmi. "Development of YOLOv5-Based Real-Time Smart Monitoring System for Increasing Lab Safety Awareness in Educational Institutions." Sensors 22, no. 22 (November 15, 2022): 8820. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22228820.
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The term “smart lab” refers to a system that provides a novel and flexible approach to automating and connecting current laboratory processes. In education, laboratory safety is an essential component of undergraduate laboratory classes. The institution provides formal training for the students working in the labs that involve potential exposure to a wide range of hazards, including chemical, biological, and physical agents. During the laboratory safety lessons, the instructor explains the lab safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent unwanted accidents. However, it is not always guaranteed that students follow safety procedures throughout all lab sessions. Currently, the lab supervisors monitor the use of PPE, which is time consuming, laborious, and impossible to see each student. Consequently, students may unintentionally commit unrecognizable unsafe acts, which can lead to unwanted situations. Therefore, the aim of the research article was to propose a real-time smart vision-based lab-safety monitoring system to verify the PPE compliance of students, i.e., whether the student is wearing a mask, gloves, lab coat, and goggles, from image/video in real time. The YOLOv5 (YOLOv5l, YOLOv5m, YOLOv5n, YOLOv5s, and YOLOv5x) and YOLOv7 models were trained using a self-created novel dataset named SLS (Students Lab Safety). The dataset comprises four classes, namely, gloves, helmets, masks, and goggles, and 481 images, having a resolution of 835 × 1000, acquired from various research laboratories of the United Arab Emirates University. The performance of the different YOLOv5 and YOLOv7 versions is compared based on instances’ size using evaluation metrics such as precision, F1 score, recall, and mAP (mean average precision). The experimental results demonstrated that all the models showed promising performance in detecting PPE in educational labs. The YOLOv5n approach achieved the highest mAP of 77.40% for small and large instances, followed by the YOLOv5m model having a mAP of 75.30%. A report detailing each student’s PPE compliance in the lab can be prepared based on data collected in real time and stored in the proposed system. Overall, the proposed approach can be utilized to make laboratories smarter by enhancing the efficacy of safety in research settings; this, in turn, will aid the students in establishing a health and safety culture among students.
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a, Parthasarathi. "TESTING THE EFFICACY OF VIRTUAL LABS IN INDIA FOR SIMULATION OF OPTICS EXPERIMENTS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 08 (August 31, 2021): 140–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/13241.
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Laboratory experimentation isan important ingredient of every undergraduate program in science education. The use of virtual and remote laboratories (VRLs) offers several benefits to students, teachers, and instructors. It can mitigate the high costs of procurement of apparatus in traditional labs and can support distance and blended learning. The recent outbreak of Covid-19 has resulted in isolating the students from labs which have made such online laboratories imperative even in the traditional offline education system. They offer a possible alternative to conventional hands-on labs. Such online mode imparts freedom to teachers as well as students to define their experimental goals and objectives. This paper tests the efficacy of the Virtual Labs platform for conducting simulated experiments onlinein the field of Optics. The learning outcome of the students who employ the same to simulate experiments online is analyzed. The main objective is to explore the limitations posed to the users of such an online lab platform in terms of designing the experimentsand visualization of the experiment results and offer suggestions to make such VRLs more efficacious, versatile, and user-friendly.
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Khobragade, Rasika S., Shrikant G. Paranjape, Jyoti B. Gadhade, and Ameet Premchand. "Hemovigilance: a momentous step to blood safety." International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 11, no. 3 (April 22, 2022): 267. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20221043.
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Hemovigilance is a series of monitoring procedures that cover the entire transfusion chain, from blood and its component collection to recipient follow-up, collecting and collecting information about unexpected or adverse effects resulting from the therapeutic use of unstable blood products. It is designed to be evaluated, and to prevent their occurrence and recurrence. The Haemovigilance program in developed countries is associated with IHN and has voluntary reporting requirements. In France, Germany and Switzerland, the hemodynamic system is regulated by supervisors. It is one of the blood manufacturers in Japan, Singapore and South Africa. In the Netherlands and the United Kingdom within the Medical Society; in Canada, regulated by health authorities. Intensive blood exercise program to ensure patient safety and promote public health begins on December 10, 2012 in Phase 1 in collaboration with National Institute of Biological Sciences under MOHFW for the first time in India it was done. HvPI is responding very well, as most medical colleges and laboratories have already registered and are beginning to provide data on side effects. The HvPI Unit produces educational materials in the form of publishing the Haemovigilance newsletter, information, education and communication (IEC) literature, and conducts an academic CME and awareness program on Haemovigilance throughout the year in India. The provocation is to understand not only the feedback of the internet, but even the sociology of human networks. Guaranteeing the reliability, responsiveness, and feedback of each alert is also important. Blood products are an important area of PvPI for reporting and recording post-transfusion ADRs of blood / blood products. To work efficiently, a lean mechanism and proper coordination with standardized tools at all levels is needed.
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Diwakar, Shyam, Dhanush Kumar, Rakhi Radhamani, Hemalatha Sasidharakurup, Nijin Nizar, Krishnashree Achuthan, Prema Nedungadi, Raghu Raman, and Bipin Nair. "Complementing Education via Virtual Labs: Implementation and Deployment of Remote Laboratories and Usage Analysis in South Indian Villages." International Journal of Online Engineering (iJOE) 12, no. 03 (March 31, 2016): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v12i03.5391.
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ICT-enabled virtual and remote labs have become a platform augmenting user engagement in blended education scenarios enhancing University education in rural India. A novel trend is the use of remote laboratories as learning and teaching tools in classrooms and elsewhere. This paper reports case studies based on our deployment of 20 web-based virtual labs with more than 170+ online experiments in Biotechnology and Biomedical engineering discipline with content for undergraduate and postgraduate education. Via hands-on workshops and direct feedback using questionnaires, we studied the role of remote lab experiments as learning and teaching tools. Although less reliable than direct feedback, we also included online feedback to perceive blended and remote learning styles among various users. Student and teacher user groups suggested significant usage adaptability of experimental process and indicated usage of remote labs as supplementary tools for complementing laboratory education. Usage analysis implicated the role of online labs as interactive textbooks augmenting student interaction and positive correlates to learning.
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Sahoo, Krushna Chandra, Sapna Negi, Deepika Barla, Goldi Badaik, Sunita Sahoo, Madhusmita Bal, Arun Kumar Padhi, Sanghamitra Pati, and Debdutta Bhattacharya. "The Landscape of Anthrax Prevention and Control: Stakeholders’ Perceptive in Odisha, India." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 9 (April 29, 2020): 3094. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17093094.
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The prevalence and outbreaks of anthrax are interlinked with the animal-environment-human context, which signifies the need for collaborative, trans-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approaches for the prevention and control of anthrax. In India, there are hardly any shreds of evidence on the role of various stakeholders’ on anthrax prevention and control. Therefore, this study addressed the experiences of various stakeholders on anthrax prevention and control strategies in Odisha, India. A qualitative explorative study was carried out using 42 in-depth-interviews among the stakeholders from health, veterinary and general administrative departments from the block, district, and state level. Two major themes emerged: (1) Epidemiological investigation of anthrax in Odisha, India, and (2) Biological and social prevention strategies for anthrax in Odisha, India. The study emphasizes setting up the surveillance system as per standard guideline, and strengthening the diagnostic facility at a regional medical college laboratory to avoid delay. Moreover, it emphasizes step-up inter-sectoral co-ordination, collaboration and sensitization among health, veterinary, forestry, education, nutrition and tribal welfare departments at all levels in order to reduce the prevalence and control the outbreaks of anthrax in Odisha state. It also recommends raising community literacy, in particular on safe carcass disposal, changing behavior on dead-livestock consumption, and compliance with livestock vaccinations.
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McCauley, Mary, Barbara Madaj, Sarah A. White, Fiona Dickinson, Sarah Bar-Zev, Mamuda Aminu, Pamela Godia, Pratima Mittal, Shamsa Zafar, and Nynke van den Broek. "Burden of physical, psychological and social ill-health during and after pregnancy among women in India, Pakistan, Kenya and Malawi." BMJ Global Health 3, no. 3 (May 2018): e000625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000625.
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IntroductionFor every woman who dies during pregnancy and childbirth, many more suffer ill-health, the burden of which is highest in low-resource settings. We sought to assess the extent and types of maternal morbidity.MethodsDescriptive observational cross-sectional study at primary-level and secondary-level healthcare facilities in India, Pakistan, Kenya and Malawi to assess physical, psychological and social morbidity during and after pregnancy. Sociodemographic factors, education, socioeconomic status (SES), quality of life, satisfaction with health, reported symptoms, clinical examination and laboratory investigations were assessed. Relationships between morbidity and maternal characteristics were investigated using multivariable logistic regression analysis.Results11 454 women were assessed in India (2099), Malawi (2923), Kenya (3145), and Pakistan (3287). Almost 3 out of 4 women had ≥1 symptoms (73.5%), abnormalities on clinical examination (71.3%) or laboratory investigation (73.5%). In total, 36% of women had infectious morbidity of which 9.0% had an identified infectious disease (HIV, malaria, syphilis, chest infection or tuberculosis) and an additional 32.5% had signs of early infection. HIV-positive status was highest in Malawi (14.5%) as was malaria (10.4%). Overall, 47.9% of women were anaemic, 11.5% had other medical or obstetric conditions, 25.1% reported psychological morbidity and 36.6% reported social morbidity (domestic violence and/or substance misuse). Infectious morbidity was highest in Malawi (56.5%) and Kenya (40.4%), psychological and social morbidity was highest in Pakistan (47.3%, 60.2%). Maternal morbidity was not limited to a core at-risk group; only 1.2% had all four morbidities. The likelihood of medical or obstetric, psychological or social morbidity decreased with increased education; adjusted OR (95% CI) for each additional level of education ranged from 0.79 (0.75 to 0.83) for psychological morbidity to 0.91 (0.87 to 0.95) for infectious morbidity. Each additional level of SES was associated with increased psychological morbidity (OR 1.15 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.21)) and social morbidity (OR 1.05 (95% CI 1.01 to 1.10)), but there was no difference regarding medical or obstetric morbidity. However, for each morbidity association was heterogeneous between countries.ConclusionWomen suffer significant ill-health which is still largely unrecognised. Current antenatal and postnatal care packages require adaptation if they are to meet the identified health needs of women.
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Setti, Giulia. "Domestic Commons in Mumbai and Auroville." TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, no. 24 (July 26, 2022): 94–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.36253/techne-12861.
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India is a significant contemporary design laboratory for collective housing models in terms of both the construction of housing that experiments with new building materials and technologies and the design of flexible housing in informal contexts. Starting with a historical review of housing models created by B.V. Doshi and Charles Correa in the mid-1900s, this paper compares recent collective housing projects designed by Anupama Kundoo and Bijoy Jain (Studio Mumbai) in Auroville and Mumbai. The chosen projects explore new prototypes for housing and demonstrate the ability to respond in an original way to the growing challenges linked to environmental and social sustainability, opening up to new typological and technological experimentation.
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Gedam, Dilip S., Madhavi Vijaykumar Madkey, Vinay M. Meshram, and Swati B. Gajbhiye. "Seroprevalence of dengue in the tribal district of central India." Indian Journal of Microbiology Research 8, no. 1 (April 15, 2021): 45–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2021.010.
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Dengue is a vector-borne disease that is a major public health threat globally affecting three billion people with approximately 200 million cases of morbidity and 50,000 cases of mortality annually. It is transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes. It is caused by the dengue virus (DENV, 1–4 serotypes). The clinical manifestations of dengue vary from mild fever to severe hemorrhage, shock, and death. It is critical to make an early and accurate laboratory diagnosis of DENV infection for effective patient management. Dengue is now no more restricted to the urban population, it has become endemic in the rural population as well. 1. To find the seroprevalence of dengue virus infection in the tribal population of Gondia district. 2. To observe the seasonal variation of dengue cases. This study was conducted under the NVBDC program at the Department of Microbiology, GMC, Gondia which is the sentinel center for Dengue and Chikungunya. The Study was carried out from October 2018 to September 2020. Serum samples of patients with dengue-like clinical illness were subjected to IgM antibody detection by dengue MAC ELISA. Seroprevalence of dengue in Gondia was found to be 12.37% (48/388). The most common age group affected was 21-30 years (39.59%). Males (54.17%) were affected more than females (45.83%). The peak of dengue cases was observed in September 2019. Less number of cases were reported in the year 2020.Newer diagnostic techniques, public awareness programs, better education, and proper monitoring of vector control are required to prevent dengue outbreaks.
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Subur, Subur. "Strengthening the Micro Teaching Role in the Development of Teacher Candidates Teaching Skills." INSANIA : Jurnal Pemikiran Alternatif Kependidikan 27, no. 1 (June 30, 2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.24090/insania.v27i1.4681.
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This study aims to analyze the micro-teaching course at the Faculty of Tarbiya and Teacher Training (FTIK) IAIN Purwokerto. The laboratories department of FTIK carried out the program. Analyzing its implementation is essential because micro-teaching is a strategic activity to improve teacher competence. Micro teaching is widely associated with efforts to improve teacher skills in education, and thus great attention is required. The data source in this study is the micro-teaching manager and the study program head. It is from observations and interviews. The steps to analyze the data are reduction, data display, verification, and conclusions. The results showed that technical briefing by merging all study programs at the same time, overcrowded participants, unrepresentative speakers for each study program, irrelevant appointed supervisors with the study program, and micro-teaching schedules that coincide with the lectures schedules had the potential to cause the implementation of micro-teaching becomes less effective. It encourages the need to re-enforce the role of micro-teaching to be more effective in providing basic teaching skills for the teacher candidates. The lecture should manage every study program by coordinating with the laboratory. It aims to increase the effectiveness of micro-teaching. The briefing material needs to be supplemented by enrichment various learning strategies relevant to the study program. One lecturer with small classes carries out lectures according to the norms of micro-teaching classes, and the frequency of meetings is adjusted to the regular lecture schedule.
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Biswas, Dilip Kumar, Rama Bhunia, Dipankar Maji, and Palash Das. "Contaminated Pond Water Favors Cholera Outbreak at Haibatpur Village, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India." Journal of Tropical Medicine 2014 (2014): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/764530.
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Health workers reported an increased number of diarrhea cases at Haibatpur village on June 17, 2012. This outbreak was investigated with the followingobjectives: to confirm the existence of diarrhea outbreak, to find out the risk factors, and propose control measures. Cases were listed; spot map and epidemic curve were drawn. Attack rate was calculated by age and sex and risk factors were found out by calculating odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Rectal swabs were taken and water specimens were collected for laboratory test. Forty-one cases of patients were identified with overall attack rate (AR) was 5% (41/780). AR among men was higher 6% (25/404) than women. There was no death.V. cholerae01 Eltor Ogawa was isolated from one (1/4) stool specimen. Spot map showed cases clustered around two ponds which were contaminated with coliform organisms. The underground water was a bit saline in nature. Using pond water for preparation of fermented rice (Panta Bhat) (OR 4.73, 95% CI 1.69–13.51), washing utensil in pond water (OR 7.31, 95% CI 1.77–42.29) were associated with cholera outbreak. Health education was done to villagers. Disinfection of two ponds with bleaching powder was done. We proposed supplying of safe drinking water and repairing defective deep tube well to village.
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Modi, Anjali, Settings Jayendra Kosambiya, Sushil Gautam, Mehul Deliwala, Bansari Chawda, and Amit Gamit. "An Epidemiological follow-up study of unpasteurized milk exposure from Rabid Cattle in a village of India." Indian Journal of Community Health 29, no. 3 (September 30, 2017): 314–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2017.v29i03.018.
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Background: Possibility of acquiring rabies due to consumption of unboiled milk exists and specific research documenting containment plan for such epidemics does not exist. Vaccination policies and specific criteria need to be decided for such vulnerable groups. Material & Methods: A longitudinal follow-up study of 146 persons after consumption of milk form rabid buffalo was done for four years from 2012 to 2016 in village situated on western coast of India. Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) was provided to exposed population according to WHO Essen regimen. Results: Early identification and PEP was possible due to coordination between health and medical services, medical education and veterinary departments. Among 146 at risk people, PEP for four doses was completed by 89% and five doses by 71% respectively. No untoward events related to rabies were reported after four years surveillance. The community participation in surveillance and vaccine uptake was backbone of outbreak containment plan. Timely reporting of laboratory confirmed cattle death helped to identify potential impounding outbreak. Conclusions: Addition of intradermal regimen PEP to people exposed to unpasteurised/unboiled milk from rabid cattle should be done to existing guidelines for emergency situations to prevent panic, vaccine costs and rabies epidemic among community.
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Dhanabal, Jeevitha, Pradeep Pushparaj Selvadoss, and Kanchana Muthuswamy. "Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Low Socioeconomic Areas from South Chennai, India." Journal of Parasitology Research 2014 (2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/630968.
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Intestinal parasites cause one of the most important health problems through their effects in causing undernourishment morbidity and incapacitation due to their behavior particularly in children compared to adults. This study was intended to state the prevalence of intestinal parasites between the slum dwellers of different areas in south Chennai. Among the total of 256 samples collected between the ages of 0–50 yrs, 194 samples were positive. Standard laboratory techniques for parasitological diagnosis were carried out for each sample.Entamoeba coli(23%),Cyclosporasp. (22.2%),Entamoeba histolytica(21.8%),Giardia intestinalis(14.4%),Ascaris lumbricoides(6.2%),Trichuris trichiura(1.1%), andHymenolepis nana(2.7%) were found in the dwellers of low socioeconomic areas. The data on the prevalence of parasites with respect to sex and age showed that the females harbored more numbers of parasites when compared to males. Further, with respect to age, children and teenagers had surplus parasites compared to old age groups. The percentage of educational status showed a reduction in the number of parasites in the higher education dwellers. These parasites could be prevented by possible grouping of better ecological design and hygiene. Conclusively, the examination of personal hygiene as well as routine medical examination and treatment is strongly recommended in the low socio-economic areas.
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Das, Rahul. "Current Challenges and Perspectives of Undergraduate Forensic Science Students in India – An Academic Survey." International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology 9, no. 8 (August 31, 2021): 1452–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2021.37601.
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Abstract: Forensic Science involves the application of scientific principles and theories to criminal justice system. Undergraduate Forensic Science course is offered by a number of Colleges and Universities in India. It includes both theory and practical aspects and is divided into six semesters. The syllabus contains a multi-disciplinary approach of study. An academic survey research was conducted to find out certain characteristics of the students currently pursuing the course in India. The study was conducted with the help of questionnaires, which contained close ended questions to analyse characteristics such as academic awareness of the students, perspective of the students, challenges faced by the students and satisfactoriness of the students. The interpretation of results was done through percentage analysis and the hypotheses were proved. Through this study, it is found that the students are satisfied with the course and majority of the students has opted for this course as a result of a genuine interest in providing justice through forensic analysis and a small section of them opted for this course due to CSI effect caused by the crime shows. However, most of the students are facing challenges with respect to laboratory facilities focused on Forensic Science at their institutions and also issues related to career guidance while pursuing the course. The findings from this research study can be utilised by different institutions which are currently offering or planning to offer UG Forensic Science courses in India. Educational implications can be made for bringing necessary modifications in the curriculum. Keywords: Forensic Science, Education, Curriculum, Academic, Survey