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Payen SH, Adhikari K, Petereit J, Uppal T, Rossetto CC, Verma SC. SARS-CoV-2 superinfection in CD14 + monocytes with latent human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) promotes inflammatory cascade. Virus Res 2024; 345:199375. [PMID: 38642618 PMCID: PMC11061749 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2024.199375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiologic agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has posed significant challenges to global health. While much attention has been directed towards understanding the primary mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, emerging evidence suggests co-infections or superinfections with other viruses may contribute to increased morbidity and mortality, particularly in severe cases of COVID-19. Among viruses that have been reported in patients with SARS-CoV-2, seropositivity for Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is associated with increased COVID-19 risk and hospitalization. HCMV is a ubiquitous beta-herpesvirus with a seroprevalence of 60-90 % worldwide and one of the leading causes of mortality in immunocompromised individuals. The primary sites of latency for HCMV include CD14+ monocytes and CD34+ hematopoietic cells. In this study, we sought to investigate SARS-CoV-2 infection of CD14+ monocytes latently infected with HCMV. We demonstrate that CD14+ cells are susceptible and permissive to SARS-CoV-2 infection and detect subgenomic transcripts indicative of replication. To further investigate the molecular changes triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection in HCMV-latent CD14+ monocytes, we conducted RNA sequencing coupled with bioinformatic differential gene analysis. The results revealed significant differences in cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions and inflammatory pathways in cells superinfected with replication-competent SARS-CoV-2 compared to the heat-inactivated and mock controls. Notably, there was a significant upregulation in transcripts associated with pro-inflammatory response factors and a decrease in anti-inflammatory factors. Taken together, these findings provide a basis for the heightened inflammatory response, offering potential avenues for targeted therapeutic interventions among HCMV-infected severe cases of COVID-19. SUMMARY: COVID-19 patients infected with secondary viruses have been associated with a higher prevalence of severe symptoms. Individuals seropositive for human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection are at an increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease and hospitalization. HCMV reactivation has been reported in severe COVID-19 cases with respiratory failure and could be the result of co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and HCMV. In a cell culture model of superinfection, HCMV has previously been shown to increase infection of SARS-CoV-2 of epithelial cells by upregulating the human angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) receptor. In this study, we utilize CD14+ monocytes, a major cell type that harbors latent HCMV, to investigate co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and HCMV. This study is a first step toward understanding the mechanism that may facilitate increased COVID-19 disease severity in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 and HCMV.
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- Shannon Harger Payen
- Reno School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology/MS 320, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States
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- Reno School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology/MS 320, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States
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- Nevada Bioinformatics Center (RRID:SCR_017802), University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States
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- Reno School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology/MS 320, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States
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- Reno School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology/MS 320, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States
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- Reno School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology/MS 320, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States.
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Laird HL, Miller RK, Kerth CR, Berto MC, Adhikari K. USA millennial and non-millennial beef consumers perception of beef, pork, and chicken. Meat Sci 2024; 214:109516. [PMID: 38678864 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Millennials have been shown to have distinctly different behaviors; however, factors affecting their liking of beef, pork and chicken has not been fully elucidated. As millennials are current and future animal protein consumers, the question of if they have different drivers of liking for beef, pork, and chicken has not been answered. Top loin steaks cooked to 58.3 or 80 °C; and pork loin chops and chicken breasts cooked to 62.7 or 80 °C were cooked on a flat grill. Beef bottom round roasts cooked to 58.3 or 80°; and pork inside ham roasts and chicken thighs were cooked to 62.7 or 80 °C in a Crock-pot®. A descriptive flavor and texture attribute panel and a consumer central location test in four cities were used to evaluated flavor and texture attributes. Consumers were either millennials or non-millennials, and light or heavy beef-eaters. Meat descriptive flavor and texture attributes differed by cooking method, cut, and internal temperature (P < 0.05). Consumers preferred grilled meat more than meat cooked in the Crock-pot® (P > 0.05). Consumers rated grill flavor, juiciness, and tenderness (P ≥ 0.05) higher in grilled meat. Light beef-eaters, those who ate beef 2 to 4 times per month, rated overall, flavor, and species flavor lower (P < 0.05) than heavy beef-eaters, but consumers liked beef regardless of generational segment or their consumption of beef; however, millennials rated overall, overall flavor, and tenderness liking slightly lower than non-millennials. These results indicate that millennials have similar drivers of liking as non-millennials across beef, pork, and chicken protein sources.
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- H L Laird
- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, United States of America
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, United States of America.
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, United States of America
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- Walmart Corporation, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223-1797, United States of America
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Elste J, Cast N, Udawatte S, Adhikari K, Payen SH, Verma SC, Shukla D, Swanson-Mungerson M, Tiwari V. Co-Expression of Niemann-Pick Type C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) with ACE2 Receptor Synergistically Enhances SARS-CoV-2 Entry and Fusion. Biomedicines 2024; 12:821. [PMID: 38672177 PMCID: PMC11048565 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) into human embryonic kidney (HEK293T) cells has been shown to be a cholesterol-rich, lipid raft-dependent process. In this study, we investigated if the presence of a cholesterol uptake receptor Niemann-pick type c1-like1 (NPC1L1) impacts SARS-CoV-2 cell entry. Initially, we utilized reporter-based pseudovirus cell entry assays and a spike (S) glycoprotein-mediated cell-to-cell fusion assay. Using Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-K1) cells, which lack endogenous receptors for SARS-CoV-2 entry, our data showed that the co-expression of NPC1L1 together with the ACE2 receptor synergistically increased SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus entry even more than the cells expressing ACE-2 receptor alone. Similar results were also found with the HEK293T cells endogenously expressing the ACE2 receptor. Co-cultures of effector cells expressing S glycoprotein together with target cells co-expressing ACE-2 receptor with NPC1L1 significantly promoted quantitative cell-to-cell fusion, including syncytia formation. Finally, we substantiated that an elevated expression of NPC1L1 enhanced entry, whereas the depletion of NPC1L1 resulted in a diminished SARS-CoV-2 entry in HEK293T-ACE2 cells using authentic SARS-CoV-2 virus in contrast to their respective control cells. Collectively, these findings underscore the pivotal role of NPC1L1 in facilitating the cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2. Importance: Niemann-Pick type C1-like1 (NPC1L1) is an endosomal membrane protein that regulates intracellular cholesterol trafficking. This protein has been demonstrated to play a crucial role in the life cycle of several clinically important viruses. Although SARS-CoV-2 exploits cholesterol-rich lipid rafts as part of its viral entry process, the role of NPC1L1 in SARS-CoV-2 entry remains unclear. Our research represents the first-ever demonstration of NPC1L1's involvement in facilitating SARS-CoV-2 entry. The observed role of NPC1L1 in human kidney cells is not only highly intriguing but also quite relevant. This relevance stems from the fact that NPC1L1 exhibits high expression levels in several organs, including the kidneys, and the fact that kidney damages are reported during severe cases of SARS-CoV-2. These findings may help us understand the new functions and mechanisms of NPC1L1 and could contribute to the identification of new antiviral targets.
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- James Elste
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA; (J.E.); (N.C.); (M.S.-M.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA; (J.E.); (N.C.); (M.S.-M.)
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- School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA;
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Reno, Reno, NV 89557, USA; (K.A.); (S.H.P.); (S.C.V.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Reno, Reno, NV 89557, USA; (K.A.); (S.H.P.); (S.C.V.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Reno, Reno, NV 89557, USA; (K.A.); (S.H.P.); (S.C.V.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60612, USA;
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA; (J.E.); (N.C.); (M.S.-M.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA; (J.E.); (N.C.); (M.S.-M.)
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Adhikari K, Teare GF, Belon AP, Lee B, Kim MO, Nykiforuk C. Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for tobacco consumption, alcohol misuse, and physical inactivity: an equity-informed rapid review. Public Health 2024; 226:237-247. [PMID: 38091812 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This rapid review systematically synthesizes evidence of the effectiveness of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral (SBIR/T) approach for tobacco use, alcohol misuse, and physical inactivity. STUDY DESIGN This was a rapid review. METHODS We searched primary studies between 2012 and 2022 in seven electronic databases. The search strategy used concepts related to alcohol-related disorders, intoxication, cigarette, nicotine, physical activity, exercise, sedentary, screening, therapy, and referral. We reviewed both title/abstract and full-text using a priori set inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify the eligible studies. We appraised study quality, extracted data, and summarized the characteristics of the included studies. We applied health equity lenses in the synthesis. RESULTS Of the 44 included studies, most focused on alcohol misuse. SBIR/T improved patients' attitudes toward alcohol behavior change, improved readiness and referral initiation for change, and effectively reduced alcohol consumption. Few studies pertained to smoking and physical inactivity. Most studies on smoking demonstrated effectiveness pertaining to patients' acceptance of referral recommendations, improved readiness and attempts to quitting smoking, and reduced or cessation of smoking. Findings were mixed about the effectiveness of SBIR/T in improving physical activity. Minimal studies exist on the impacts of SBIR/T for these three risk factors on healthcare resource use or costs. Studies considering diverse population characteristics in the design and effectiveness assessment of the SBIR/T intervention are lacking. CONCLUSIONS More research on the impacts of SBIR/T on tobacco use, alcohol misuse, and physical inactivity is required to inform the planning and delivery of SBIR/T for general and disadvantaged populations.
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- K Adhikari
- Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Canada.
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- Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Canada
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- Centre for Healthy Communities, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for Healthy Communities, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for Healthy Communities, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for Healthy Communities, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
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Khan M, Li L, Haak L, Payen SH, Carine M, Adhikari K, Uppal T, Hartley PD, Vasquez-Gross H, Petereit J, Verma SC, Pagilla K. Significance of wastewater surveillance in detecting the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and other respiratory viruses in the community - A multi-site evaluation. One Health 2023; 16:100536. [PMID: 37041760 PMCID: PMC10074727 DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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Detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral genome in wastewater has proven to be useful for tracking the trends of virus prevalence within the community. The surveillance also provides precise and early detection of any new and circulating variants, which aids in response to viral outbreaks. Site-specific monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 variants provides valuable information on the prevalence of new or emerging variants in the community. We sequenced the genomic RNA of viruses present in the wastewater samples and analyzed for the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 variants as well as other respiratory viruses for a period of one year to account for seasonal variations. The samples were collected from the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area on a weekly basis between November 2021 to November 2022. Samples were analyzed to detect the levels of SARS-CoV-2 genomic copies and variants identification. This study confirmed that wastewater monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 variants can be used for community surveillance and early detection of circulating variants and supports wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) as a complement to clinical respiratory virus testing as a healthcare response effort. Our study showed the persistence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus throughout the year compared to a seasonal presence of other respiratory viruses, implicating SARS-CoV-2's broad genetic diversity and strength to persist and infect susceptible hosts. Through secondary analysis, we further identified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the same wastewater samples and found WBE to be a feasible tool for community AMR detection and monitoring.
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- Majid Khan
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, MS320, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, MS258, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, MS258, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, MS320, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, MS258, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, MS320, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, MS320, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Nevada Genomics Center, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Nevada Bioinformatics Center (RRID:SCR_017802), University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Nevada Bioinformatics Center (RRID:SCR_017802), University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, MS320, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, MS258, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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Dhabarde N, Khaiboullina S, Uppal T, Adhikari K, Verma SC, Subramanian VR. Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Human Coronaviruses Aided by Photocatalytic One-Dimensional Titania Nanotube Films as a Self-Disinfecting Surface. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:50463-50474. [PMID: 36335476 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 and its variants that continue to emerge have necessitated the implementation of effective disinfection strategies. Developing self-disinfecting surfaces can be a potential route for reducing fomite transmissions of infectious viruses. We show the effectiveness of TiO2 nanotubes (T_NTs) on photocatalytic inactivation of human coronavirus, HCoV-OC43, as well as SARS-CoV-2. T_NTs were synthesized by the anodization process, and their impact on photocatalytic inactivation was evaluated by the detection of residual viral genome copies (quantitative real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) and infectious viruses (infectivity assays). T_NTs with different structural morphologies, wall thicknesses, diameters, and lengths were prepared by varying the time and applied potential during anodization. The virucidal efficacy was tested under different UV-C exposure times to understand the photocatalytic reaction's kinetics. We showed that the T_NT presence boosts the inactivation process and demonstrated complete inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 as well as HCoV-OC43 within 30 s of UV-C illumination. The remarkable cyclic stability of these T_NTs was revealed through a reusability experiment. The spectroscopic and electrochemical analyses have been reported to correlate and quantify the effects of the physical features of T_NT with photoactivity. We anticipate that the proposed one-dimensional T_NT will be applicable for studying the surface inactivation of other coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 variants due to similarities in their genomic structure.
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- Nikhil Dhabarde
- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Nevada, LME 309, MS 388, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 N Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 N Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 N Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 N Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Nevada, LME 309, MS 388, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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Basnet A, Thapa AJ, Khadka M, Regmi B, Khadka M, Adhikari K, Thapa AJ, Shrestha DB. Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning, an Institutional Experience: Case Series. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2022; 20:251-256. [PMID: 35945885 DOI: 10.33314/jnhrc.v20i01.3607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The growing concern over pesticide use has been linked to self-harm and suicide especially in agricultural countries like Nepal. Pesticides like organophosphorus and aluminum phosphide cause the majority of deaths. Although organophosphorus poisoning is common means for suicide, Aluminum phosphide poisoning is also encountered occasionally. Our case series aims to look after the intent of poisoning and the outcome of the patients following Aluminum phosphide poisoning. METHODS This hospital record-based study includes Aluminum phosphide poisoning patients presenting to the emergency department of Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital from first January 2017 to 31st December 2020. Data were analyzed using SPSS version-22. RESULTS Out of 25 total poisoning cases, most of them were female (60%) and married (56%). The case fatality rate was 84% among which 20% cases were brought dead while 64% died in the hospital. All poisoning cases were suicidal in intent. CONCLUSIONS Herein we report a case series on 25 Aluminum phosphide poisoning cases with high case fatality rate and all cases being suicidal in intent.
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- Angela Basnet
- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Basnet A, Shrestha D, Chaulagain S, Thapa A, Khadka M, Regmi B, Khadka M, Adhikari K, Thapa AJ, Pokharel S, Singh KK, Syangtang P, Adhikari S. Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience. F1000Res 2021; 10:556. [PMID: 34471518 PMCID: PMC8329602 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.54327.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital after poisoning.
Methods
This retrospective record-based study was done among poisoning patients of a hospital in Nepal from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. Data were analyzed using STATA version-15.
Results
Out of 134 total poisoning cases, 71 had consumed organophosphate compounds. The majority of the cases were female (59.2% in organophosphate groups, 69.8% in non-organophosphate groups). The circumstances of poisoning were mostly suicidal (95.8% in organophosphate groups, 90.5% in non-organophosphate groups) and the reasons for this being mostly family disputes. Organophosphate groups had 8.41 times higher odds of having complications when compared to non-organophosphorus compounds.
Conclusions
The majority of the poisoning cases were suicidal in nature and family disputes being the major reason for the intake of a poisonous substance. This demands that more attention be given to psychological and family counseling to resolve any disputes, as well as psychological management of poisoning cases after medical management. Also, a strong regulatory mechanism should be imposed to control the easy access to poisonous substances.
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- Angela Basnet
- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Nepal
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mangalbare Hospital, Urlabari, Morang, Nepal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Nepal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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Basnet A, Shrestha D, Chaulagain S, Thapa A, Khadka M, Regmi B, Khadka M, Adhikari K, Thapa AJ, Pokharel S, Singh KK, Syangtang P, Adhikari S. Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience. F1000Res 2021; 10:556. [PMID: 34471518 PMCID: PMC8329602 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.54327.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital after poisoning. Methods This retrospective record-based study was done among poisoning patients of a hospital in Nepal from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. Data were analyzed using STATA version-15. Results Out of 134 total poisoning cases, 71 had consumed organophosphate compounds. The majority of the cases were female (59.2% in organophosphate groups, 69.8% in non-organophosphate groups). The circumstances of poisoning were mostly suicidal (95.8% in organophosphate groups, 90.5% in non-organophosphate groups) and the reasons for this being mostly family disputes. Organophosphate groups had 8.41 times higher odds of having complications when compared to non-organophosphorus compounds. Conclusions The majority of the poisoning cases were suicidal in nature and family disputes being the major reason for the intake of a poisonous substance. This demands that more attention be given to psychological and family counseling to resolve any disputes, as well as psychological management of poisoning cases after medical management. Also, a strong regulatory mechanism should be imposed to control the easy access to poisonous substances.
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- Angela Basnet
- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Nepal
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mangalbare Hospital, Urlabari, Morang, Nepal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Nepal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital, Banepa, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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Chen Y, André M, Adhikari K, Blin M, Bonfante B, Mendoza-Revilla J, Fuentes-Guajardo M, Palmal S, Chacón-Duque JC, Hurtado M, Villegas V, Granja V, Jaramillo C, Arias W, Lozano RB, Everardo-Martínez P, Gómez-Valdés J, Villamil-Ramírez H, de Cerqueira CCS, Hünemeier T, Ramallo V, Gonzalez-José R, Schüler-Faccini L, Bortolini MC, Acuña-Alonzo V, Canizales-Quinteros S, Gallo C, Poletti G, Bedoya G, Rothhammer F, Balding D, Tobin DJ, Wang S, Faux P, Ruiz-Linares A. A genome-wide association study identifies novel gene associations with facial skin wrinkling and mole count in Latin Americans. Br J Dermatol 2021; 185:988-998. [PMID: 33959940 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have identified genes influencing skin ageing and mole count in Europeans, but little is known about the relevance of these (or other genes) in non-Europeans. OBJECTIVES To conduct a GWAS for facial skin ageing and mole count in adults < 40 years old, of mixed European, Native American and African ancestry, recruited in Latin America. METHODS Skin ageing and mole count scores were obtained from facial photographs of over 6000 individuals. After quality control checks, three wrinkling traits and mole count were retained for genetic analyses. DNA samples were genotyped with Illumina's HumanOmniExpress chip. Association testing was performed on around 8 703 729 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) across the autosomal genome. RESULTS Genome-wide significant association was observed at four genome regions: two were associated with wrinkling (in 1p13·3 and 21q21·2), one with mole count (in 1q32·3) and one with both wrinkling and mole count (in 5p13·2). Associated SNPs in 5p13·2 and in 1p13·3 are intronic within SLC45A2 and VAV3, respectively, while SNPs in 1q32·3 are near the SLC30A1 gene, and those in 21q21·2 occur in a gene desert. Analyses of SNPs in IRF4 and MC1R are consistent with a role of these genes in skin ageing. CONCLUSIONS We replicate the association of wrinkling with variants in SLC45A2, IRF4 and MC1R reported in Europeans. We identify VAV3 and SLC30A1 as two novel candidate genes impacting on wrinkling and mole count, respectively. We provide the first evidence that SLC45A2 influences mole count, in addition to variants in this gene affecting melanoma risk in Europeans.
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- Y Chen
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Contemporary Anthropology and Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences and Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
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- UMR 7268 ADES, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, EFS, Faculté de Médecine Timone, Marseille, 13005, France.,Estonian Biocentre, Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Tartu, 51010, Estonia
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK.,Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, and UCL Genetics Institute, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- UMR 7268 ADES, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, EFS, Faculté de Médecine Timone, Marseille, 13005, France
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- UMR 7268 ADES, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, EFS, Faculté de Médecine Timone, Marseille, 13005, France
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- Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 31, Perú.,Unit of Human Evolutionary Genetics, Institut Pasteur, Paris, 75015, France
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- Departamento de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, 1000000, Chile
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- UMR 7268 ADES, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, EFS, Faculté de Médecine Timone, Marseille, 13005, France
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- Division of Vertebrates and Anthropology, Department of Earth Sciences, Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, UK
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- Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 31, Perú
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- Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 31, Perú
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- Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 31, Perú
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- GENMOL (Genética Molecular), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, 5001000, Colombia
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- GENMOL (Genética Molecular), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, 5001000, Colombia
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- National Institute of Anthropology and History, Mexico City, MC, 6600, Mexico.,Department of Archaeogenetics, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH), Jena, 07745, Germany
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- National Institute of Anthropology and History, Mexico City, MC, 6600, Mexico
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- National Institute of Anthropology and History, Mexico City, MC, 6600, Mexico
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- Unidad de Genomica de Poblaciones Aplicada a la Salud, Facultad de Química, UNAM-Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, Mexico City, MC, 4510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Genética e Biologia Evolutiva, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil.,Instituto Patagónico de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Centro Nacional Patagónico, CONICET, Puerto Madryn, U9129ACD, Argentina
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- Instituto Patagónico de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Centro Nacional Patagónico, CONICET, Puerto Madryn, U9129ACD, Argentina
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- Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil
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- National Institute of Anthropology and History, Mexico City, MC, 6600, Mexico
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- Unidad de Genomica de Poblaciones Aplicada a la Salud, Facultad de Química, UNAM-Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, Mexico City, MC, 4510, Mexico
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- Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 31, Perú
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- Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 31, Perú
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- GENMOL (Genética Molecular), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, 5001000, Colombia
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- Instituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, 1000000, Chile
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- Melbourne Integrative Genomics, Schools of BioSciences and Mathematics & Statistics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- The Charles Institute of Dermatology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Computational Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- UMR 7268 ADES, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, EFS, Faculté de Médecine Timone, Marseille, 13005, France
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Contemporary Anthropology and Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences and Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China.,UMR 7268 ADES, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, EFS, Faculté de Médecine Timone, Marseille, 13005, France.,Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, and UCL Genetics Institute, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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Dahal R, Bharrarai A, Adhikari K. Characteristics of people with mental disorders differ between currently smoking and ceased smoking. Eur J Public Health 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
Although the prevalence of smoking is higher among people with mental disorders compared to those without mental disorders, people with mental disorders are less successful for smoking cessation. This study examined the variation in characteristics of people with mental disorders across those who are current smokers and former smokers.
Methodology
This study used the Public Used Microdata File of the Canadian Community Health Survey 2012. (n = 25,113). People with any mental health disorder in the last 12 months were identified using the World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview instrument. Smoking status was classified based on self-report responses as: current, former, and never smoking. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between the characteristics of people with mental disorders and smoking cessation (vs continuation).
Results
Overall, the prevalence of current smoking, former smoking, and nonsmoker were 37.5%, 33.6%, and 28.8% respectively. Immigrants compared to Canadian-born (OR = 0.6, 95% CI = 0.3, 0.8) and those who were single (either widowed or divorced or separated or single) compared to married or living with a partner (OR = 0.4, 95% CI = 0.1, 0.6) were less likely to quit smoking. Similarly, less educated and young people were also less likely to quit smoking.
Conclusions
Young people, living alone, less educated, and immigrants are less successful to quit smoking. Findings indicate the social disparity in smoking cessation among people with mental disorders. This may have been related to the barriers in accessing smoking cessation support among this group.
Key messages
Findings underscore the disparity in smoking cessation among people with mental disorder. Implementation of tailored, personalized smoking cessation support may be helpful to address the challenges.
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- R Dahal
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Rathore RS, Sangwan S, Mazumdar S, Kaiwartya O, Adhikari K, Kharel R, Song H. W-GUN: Whale Optimization for Energy and Delay-Centric Green Underwater Networks. Sensors (Basel) 2020; 20:s20051377. [PMID: 32138260 PMCID: PMC7085705 DOI: 10.3390/s20051377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Underwater sensor networks (UWSNs) have witnessed significant R&D attention in both academia and industry due to their growing application domains, such as border security, freight via sea or river, natural petroleum production and the fishing industry. Considering the deep underwater-oriented access constraints, energy-centric communication for the lifetime maximization of tiny sensor nodes in UWSNs is one of the key research themes in this domain. Existing literature on green UWSNs are majorly adapted from the existing techniques in traditional wireless sensor network relying on geolocation and the quality of service-centric underwater relay node selection, without paying much attention to the dynamic underwater network environments. To this end, this paper presents an adapted whale and wolf optimization-based energy and delay-centric green underwater networking framework (W-GUN). It focuses on exploiting dynamic underwater network characteristics by effectively utilizing underwater whale-centric optimization in relay node selection. Firstly, an underwater relay node optimization model is mathematically derived, focusing on underwater whale dynamics for incorporating realistic underwater characteristics in networking. Secondly, the optimization model is used to develop an adapted whale and grey wolf optimization algorithm for selecting optimal and stable relay nodes for centric underwater communication paths. Thirdly, a complete workflow of the W-GUN framework is presented with an optimization flowchart. The comparative performance evaluation attests to the benefits of the proposed framework and is compared to state-of-the-art techniques considering various metrics related to underwater network environments.
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- Rajkumar Singh Rathore
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Sonepat), Haryana 131039, India; (R.S.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Sonepat), Haryana 131039, India; (R.S.R.); (S.S.)
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- School of Computer and Systems Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India;
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
- Correspondence:
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK;
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- Department of Computing and Mathematics, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6BH, UK;
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- Department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA;
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Xiong W, Gasparian A, Gao H, Dutta D, Khandaker M, Liyanage N, Pasyuk E, Peng C, Bai X, Ye L, Gnanvo K, Gu C, Levillain M, Yan X, Higinbotham DW, Meziane M, Ye Z, Adhikari K, Aljawrneh B, Bhatt H, Bhetuwal D, Brock J, Burkert V, Carlin C, Deur A, Di D, Dunne J, Ekanayaka P, El-Fassi L, Emmich B, Gan L, Glamazdin O, Kabir ML, Karki A, Keith C, Kowalski S, Lagerquist V, Larin I, Liu T, Liyanage A, Maxwell J, Meekins D, Nazeer SJ, Nelyubin V, Nguyen H, Pedroni R, Perdrisat C, Pierce J, Punjabi V, Shabestari M, Shahinyan A, Silwal R, Stepanyan S, Subedi A, Tarasov VV, Ton N, Zhang Y, Zhao ZW. A small proton charge radius from an electron-proton scattering experiment. Nature 2019; 575:147-150. [PMID: 31695211 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-019-1721-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Elastic electron-proton scattering (e-p) and the spectroscopy of hydrogen atoms are the two methods traditionally used to determine the proton charge radius, rp. In 2010, a new method using muonic hydrogen atoms1 found a substantial discrepancy compared with previous results2, which became known as the 'proton radius puzzle'. Despite experimental and theoretical efforts, the puzzle remains unresolved. In fact, there is a discrepancy between the two most recent spectroscopic measurements conducted on ordinary hydrogen3,4. Here we report on the proton charge radius experiment at Jefferson Laboratory (PRad), a high-precision e-p experiment that was established after the discrepancy was identified. We used a magnetic-spectrometer-free method along with a windowless hydrogen gas target, which overcame several limitations of previous e-p experiments and enabled measurements at very small forward-scattering angles. Our result, rp = 0.831 ± 0.007stat ± 0.012syst femtometres, is smaller than the most recent high-precision e-p measurement5 and 2.7 standard deviations smaller than the average of all e-p experimental results6. The smaller rp we have now measured supports the value found by two previous muonic hydrogen experiments1,7. In addition, our finding agrees with the revised value (announced in 2019) for the Rydberg constant8-one of the most accurately evaluated fundamental constants in physics.
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- W Xiong
- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA.
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA.
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA.,Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Kharkov Institute of Physics and Technology, Kharkov, Ukraine
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Alikhanov Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Physics NRC "Kurchatov Institute", Moscow, Russia.,University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA, USA
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- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Alikhanov Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Physics NRC "Kurchatov Institute", Moscow, Russia
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Durham, NC, USA
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Bowker BC, Maxwell AD, Zhuang H, Adhikari K. Marination and cooking performance of portioned broiler breast fillets with the wooden breast condition. Poult Sci 2018; 97:2966-2970. [PMID: 29757417 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The wooden breast (WB) condition in broiler breast meat negatively influences technological meat quality. However, it is unknown if the WB effects are uniform throughout the Pectoralis major. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of WB on the marination and cooking performance of the dorsal and ventral portions of broiler breast fillets. Sixty butterfly breast fillets were collected from the deboning line of a commercial plant and sorted into normal (no WB) and severe WB categories. Each fillet was horizontally portioned into dorsal and ventral halves. Portions from one side of each butterfly were used as non-marinated controls, while portions from the other side were vacuum-tumble marinated (16 rpm, -0.6 atm, 4°C, 20 min) with 20% (wt/wt) marinade to meat ratio. Marinade was formulated to target a final concentration of 0.75% salt and 0.45% sodium tripolyphosphate in the final product. Samples were cooked to 78°C in a combination oven. Marinade uptake and retention were lower (P < 0.001) in both the ventral and dorsal portions of the WB fillets. The dorsal portions had greater (P < 0.001) marinade uptake and retention than the ventral portions in both normal and WB fillets. For non-marinated samples, cook loss was greater (P < 0.05) in both the ventral and dorsal portions of WB fillets. In marinated samples, however, cook loss was similar between the dorsal portions of normal and WB fillets. Final cooked product yield was calculated based on pre-marination and post-cook weights. Non-marinated WB samples exhibited lower (P < 0.001) cooked product yields than normal samples in both portions. For marinated samples, cooked product yields were greater (P < 0.001) in the dorsal portions. Data demonstrated that the dorsal portion of the Pectoralis major more readily absorbs and retains marinade during vacuum tumbling and storage than the ventral portion. Although the WB condition negatively influenced marination and cooking performance in both fillet portions, the effects were less severe in the dorsal portion.
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- B C Bowker
- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA 30605
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30605
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- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA 30605
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223
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Maxwell AD, Bowker BC, Zhuang H, Chatterjee D, Adhikari K. Descriptive sensory analysis of marinated and non-marinated wooden breast fillet portions. Poult Sci 2018; 97:2971-2978. [PMID: 29762785 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The wooden breast (WB) myopathy influences muscle composition and texture characteristics in broiler breast meat. It is unknown if marination reduces the negative influence of WB on meat sensory quality or if WB effects are uniform throughout the Pectoralis major. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of marination on the sensory attributes and instrumental shear force measurements of the ventral (skin-side) and dorsal (bone-side) portions of normal and severe WB meat. Sixty butterfly fillets (30 normal and 30 severe WB) were selected from the deboning line of a commercial processing plant. Individual fillets were portioned into ventral and dorsal halves. Portions from one side of each butterfly were used as non-marinated controls, and portions from the other side were vacuum-tumble marinated (16 rpm, -0.6 atm, 4°C, 20 min) with 20% (wt/wt) marinade to meat ratio. Marinade was formulated to target a concentration of 0.75% (w/v) salt and 0.45% (w/v) sodium tripolyphosphate in the final product. Descriptive sensory analysis (9 trained panelists) was conducted to evaluate visual, texture, and flavor attributes (0-15 point scale) of breast portions along with Warner-Bratzler shear force. Significant interaction effects between WB and marination were not observed for the sensory attributes. Greater springiness, cohesiveness, hardness, fibrousness, and chewiness scores were observed in WB samples (P < 0.001). Marination decreased cohesiveness, hardness, and chewiness (P < 0.05) and increased juiciness (P = 0.002). The effects of WB on sensory texture attributes were more apparent in the ventral portions of the breast fillets. Flavor attributes (salty and brothy) increased (P < 0.001) with marination. In non-marinated samples, shear force was similar between normal and WB samples. In marinated samples, however, shear force was greater (P < 0.001) in WB samples. Data suggest that the WB effect on meat sensory quality is not uniform throughout the Pectoralis major and that WB-related differences in cooked meat sensory texture attributes are lessened but not eliminated by vacuum-tumbling marination.
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- A D Maxwell
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30605
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- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA 30605
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- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA 30605
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- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA 30605
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223
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Pednekar MS, Nagler EM, Gupta PC, Pawar PS, Mathur N, Adhikari K, Codeira LS, Stoddard AM, Sorensen G. Scaling up a tobacco control intervention in low resource settings: a case example for school teachers in India. Health Educ Res 2018; 33:218-231. [PMID: 29757377 PMCID: PMC5961014 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyy011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Research on processes of bringing effective tobacco control interventions to scale to increase quit rates among tobacco users is uncommon. This study examines processes to bring to scale one such intervention for school teachers, i.e. Tobacco Free Teacher-Tobacco Free Society (TFT-TFS). This intervention provides a foundation for an effective and low cost approach to promote cessation through schools. The present study was conducted in the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in 2014 using quantitative and qualitative methods. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were analysed using immersion crystallization method. The data presented are from a survey of 291 principals and seven FGDs. This study examined characteristics of principals and teachers, organizational environment, external environmental factors and program characteristics to determine facilitators and barriers for successful dissemination and implementation of the TFT-TFS program. Some facilitators were, incorporation of the program in existing channels like staff meetings and trainings, certification and recognition by the department of education; while some barriers were routine time bound duties (mainly teaching) of teachers and prevalence of tobacco use among teachers and administrators. Principals and teachers expressed a need and high level of interest in the adoption and implementation of the TFT-TFS program in their schools.
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- M S Pednekar
- Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai 400701, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, Center for Community-Based Research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai 400701, Maharashtra, India
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- Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai 400701, Maharashtra, India
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- Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai 400701, Maharashtra, India
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- Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai 400701, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, Center for Community-Based Research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Biostatistical Consultant, Pelham, MA 01002, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, Center for Community-Based Research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Martinez H, Beavers B, Laird H, Miller R, Kerth C, Chambers E, Adhikari K, Wang S. Relationship between Descriptive Flavor and Texture Attributes on Volatiles of Ground Beef. Meat and Muscle Biology 2018. [DOI: 10.22175/rmc2018.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Laird HL, Beavers BA, Miller RK, Kerth CR, IV EC, Adhikari K, Wang S. Relationship between Descriptive Flavor and Texture Attributes on In-Home Consumer Acceptance of Ground Beef. Meat and Muscle Biology 2018. [DOI: 10.22175/rmc2018.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Adhikari K, Tatinati S, Veluvolu KC, Chambers JA, Nazarpour K. Real-time physiological tremor estimation using recursive singular spectrum analysis. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2017; 2017:3202-3205. [PMID: 29060579 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2017.8037538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Physiological hand tremor causes undesirable vibration of hand-held surgical instruments which results in imprecisions and poor surgical outcomes. Existing tremor cancellation algorithms are based on detection of the tremulous component from the whole motion; then adding an anti-phase tremor signal to the whole motion to cancel it out. These techniques are based on adaptive filtering algorithms which need a reference signal that is highly correlated with the actual tremor signal. Hence, such adaptive approaches use a non-linear phase filter to pre-filter the tremor signal either offline or in real-time. However, pre-filtering causes unnecessary delays and non-linear phase distortions as the filter has frequency selective delays. Consequently, the anti-phase tremor signal cannot be generated accurately which results in poor tremor cancellation. In this paper, we present a new technique based on singular spectrum analysis (SSA) and its recursive version, that is, recursive singular spectrum analysis (RSSA). These algorithms decompose the whole motion into dominant voluntary components corresponding to larger eigenvalues and oscillatory tremor components having smaller eigenvalues. By selecting a group of specific decomposed signals based on their eigenvalues and spectral range, both voluntary and tremor signals can be reconstructed accurately. We test the SSA and RSSA algorithms using recorded tremor data from five novice subjects. This new approach shows the tremor signal can be estimated from the whole motion with an accuracy of up to 85% offline. In real-time, tolerating a delay of ≈ 72ms, the tremor signal can be estimated with at least 70% accuracy. This delay is found to be one-tenth of the delay caused by a conventional linear-phase bandpass filter to achieve similar performance in real-time.
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Chapagain RH, Basaula YN, Kayatha M, Adhikari K, Shrestha SM. Disease Profile and Hospital Outcome of Newborn Admitted to Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit at Tertiary Care Center in Nepal. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2017; 17:126-129. [PMID: 34547843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Background Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is decreasing in Nepal but at a slower pace than infant and child mortality. In order to improve neonatal outcome, Care of sick children can be done better so as to aid in reducing neonatal mortality rate. Objective The objective was to identify pattern of diseases and outcome admitted to Neonatal Intermediate care Unit (NIMCU). Method A retrospective study was conducted at Neonatal Intermediate care Unit of Kanti Children's hospital from Bhadra 2071 to Shravan 2073 (August 2014 to July 2016). Result Total 1286 neonates were admitted in Neonatal Intermediate care Unit with the highest admission in the months of Bhadra (August-September) 12.52% and the lowest in Push (December-January) 4.82%. Among the admitted cases, 1,028 (80.0%) were full term while 256 (20.0%) were preterm. Among the total admission, 43.6% were less than 7 days old which is the most vulnerable period during the newborn phase. Admission due to neonatal sepsis was 892 (69.36%). Among them, 628 (70.40%) were late onset neonatal sepsis while 264 (29.60%) were early onset. Neonatal jaundice accounted for 12.36% (159) of the cases while Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy accounted for 4.80% (62) of cases. Congenital Heart Disease were 53 (4.12%) and neonatal pustulosis were 27 (2.20%). Meningitis accounted for 45 (3.49%) of cases and UTI 29 (2.22). Death during treatment were 18 (1.39%). 7% of cases deteriorated and referred to NICU while, 3.2 % of cases were referred to other centers and 5.1% of cases were either discharged on request or left against medical advice. Conclusion Neonatal sepsis including both early and late onset, Congenital Heart disease, birth asphyxia and neonatal Jaundice accounted for majority of admission in NICU. Three of four these etiologies are preventable up to some extent.
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- R H Chapagain
- Department of Paediatric, Kanti Children's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatric Bharatpur Hospital, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatric, Kanti Children's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Team Leader, Central Region FHI 360, Kathmandu Nepal
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- Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Henderson H, Laird HL, Luckemeyer T, Miller RK, Kerth CR, Adhikari K. Predicting Beef Tenderness and Juiciness. Meat and Muscle Biology 2017. [DOI: 10.22175/rmc2017.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Laird H, Miller R, Kerth C, Adhikari K. Millennial’s Perception of Beef, Pork and Chicken Flavor. Meat and Muscle Biology 2017. [DOI: 10.22175/rmc2016.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Adhikari K, Tatinati S, Ang WT, Veluvolu KC, Nazarpour K. A Quaternion Weighted Fourier Linear Combiner for Modeling Physiological Tremor. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2016; 63:2336-2346. [PMID: 26890529 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2016.2530564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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GOAL This paper offers a new approach to model physiological tremor aiming at attenuating undesired vibrations of the tip of microsurgical instruments. METHOD Several tremor modeling algorithms, such as the weighted Fourier linear combiner (wFLC), have proved effective. They, however, treat the three-dimensional (3-D) tremor signal as three independent 1-D signals in the x-, y-, and z-axes. In addition, the force f by which a surgeon holds the instrument has never been taken into account in modeling. Hence, conventional algorithms are inherently blind to any potential multidimensional couplings. RESULTS We first show that there exists statistically significant subject- and task-dependent coherence between data in the x-, y-, z -, and f-axes. We hypothesize that a filter that models the tremor in 4-D ( x , y, z, and f ) yields a more accurate model of tremor. We, therefore, developed a quaternion version of the wFLC algorithm and termed it QwFLC. We tested the proposed QwFLC algorithm with real physiological tremor data that were recorded from five novice subjects and four experienced microsurgeons. Although compared to wFLC, QwFLC requires six times larger computational resources, we showed that QwFLC can improve the modeling by up to 67% and that the improvement is proportional to the total coherence between the tremor in xyz and the force signal. CONCLUSION By taking into account interactions of the 3-D tremor and the force data, the tremor modeling performance enhances significantly.
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Chapagain RH, Adhikari K, Kamar SB, Singh DR. Retrospective study of HIV infection in Anti Retroviral Treatment center of Mahendranagar, Nepal. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2016; 14:54-57. [PMID: 27892442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Background Being the most backward region, The Far Western Development Region has high illiteracy rate, low socioeconomic status and high migration rate contributing the progression of epidemiological status of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) towards generalized form. Objective To study the demographic profile of the HIV positive patients, along with their CD4 status and tuberculosis during diagnosis. Method A retrospective descriptive study carried out from May 2006 to July 2012 in 271 HIV patients registered in HIV clinic of Mahakali Zonal Hospital, Mahendranagar. Result Among 271 patients enrolled, 48.30% (131) were male and 51.7% (140) were females. Thirty seven (13.7%) were less than 15 years and 76.3% (207) were of age 16-45 years. 38.7% were household workers by occupation and 34.50% were involved in agriculture and 3.70%were migrant labour. At the time of presentation, 22.4% (60) were stage I according to WHO staging and 18.5% (50), 58.5 (158) and 0.7% (2) were of stage II, III and IV respectively. Similarly, 33.0% (89) had more than 350 CD4 count at the time of presentation. 20.8% (56) of patients were infected with tuberculosis. Among 236 families, 2 or more members were found to be affected in 24 families. In most of the cases, female were diagnosed first followed by male in the families, where both the couple were infected. Conclusion Most of the HIV infected patients were of productive age group. Majority of patients were uneducated and Tuberculosis was found to be common opportunistic infections associated with HIV infection.
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- R H Chapagain
- Department of Paediatircs, Mahakali Zonal Hospital, Mahendranagar, Nepal
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- Family Health International 360, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Medicine, Mahakali Zonal Hospital, Mahendranagar, Nepal
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- Department of Medicine, Mahakali Zonal Hospital, Mahendranagar, Nepal
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Sun C, Koppel K, Adhikari K. Sensory factors affecting female consumers' acceptability of nail polish. Int J Cosmet Sci 2015; 37:642-50. [PMID: 26095266 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to determine what sensory factors impact consumers' acceptability of nail polishes, to explore how these sensory factors impact consumers' acceptability of nail polishes, to investigate whether there are any consumer segments according to their overall acceptability on different nail polishes and to scrutinize how the consumer segments are related to the sensory factors. METHODS Ninety-eight females participated in a nail polish consumer study at Kansas State University. Eight commercial products belonging to four categories - regular (REG), gel (GEL), flake (FLK) and water-based (WAT) - were evaluated. Each nail polish sample was evaluated twice by each participant in two different tasks - a task devoted to applying and evaluating the product and a task devoted to observing the appearance and evaluating the product. Pearson's correlation analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), external preference mapping, cluster analysis and internal preference mapping were applied for data analysis. RESULTS Participants' scores of overall liking of the nail polishes were similar in the application task and in the observation task. In general, participants liked the REG and GEL product samples more than the FLK and WAT samples. Among all the sensory attributes, appearance attributes were the major factors that affected participants' overall liking. Aroma seemed to be a minor factor to participants' overall liking. Some sensory attributes, such as runny, shininess, opacity, spreadability, smoothness, coverage and wet appearance, were found to drive participants' overall acceptability positively, whereas others such as pinhole, fatty-edges, blister, brushlines, pearl-like, flake-protrusion, glittery and initial-drag impacted participants' overall acceptability negatively. Four clusters of participants were identified according to their overall liking scores from both the application task and the observation task. CONCLUSIONS Participants' acceptability, based on different sensory attributes, could help a nail polish manufacturer modify or improve their nail polish formulas. Nail polish manufacturers could use the consumer cluster information to improve their marketing strategies for specific categories of their products and to target their advertising on particular consumer groups.
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- The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, 1310 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66502, U.S.A
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- The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, 1310 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66502, U.S.A
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- The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, 1310 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66502, U.S.A
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Seder E, Biselli A, Pisano S, Niccolai S, Smith GD, Joo K, Adhikari K, Amaryan MJ, Anderson MD, Anefalos Pereira S, Avakian H, Battaglieri M, Bedlinskiy I, Bono J, Boiarinov S, Bosted P, Briscoe W, Brock J, Brooks WK, Bültmann S, Burkert VD, Carman DS, Carlin C, Celentano A, Chandavar S, Charles G, Colaneri L, Cole PL, Contalbrigo M, Crabb D, Crede V, D'Angelo A, Dashyan N, De Vita R, De Sanctis E, Deur A, Djalali C, Doughty D, Dupre R, El Fassi L, Elouadrhiri L, Eugenio P, Fedotov G, Fegan S, Filippi A, Fleming JA, Fradi A, Garillon B, Garçon M, Gevorgyan N, Ghandilyan Y, Giovanetti KL, Girod FX, Goetz JT, Gohn W, Gothe RW, Griffioen KA, Guegan B, Guidal M, Guo L, Hafidi K, Hakobyan H, Hanretty C, Harrison N, Hattawy M, Hirlinger Saylor N, Holtrop M, Hughes SM, Ilieva Y, Ireland DG, Ishkhanov BS, Isupov EL, Jo HS, Joosten S, Keith CD, Keller D, Khachatryan G, Khandaker M, Kim A, Kim W, Klein A, Klein FJ, Koirala S, Kubarovsky V, Kuhn SE, Lenisa P, Livingston K, Lu HY, MacGregor IJD, Markov N, Mayer M, McKinnon B, Meekins DG, Mineeva T, Mirazita M, Mokeev V, Montgomery R, Moody CI, Moutarde H, Movsisyan A, Munoz Camacho C, Nadel-Turonski P, Niculescu I, Osipenko M, Ostrovidov AI, Paolone M, Pappalardo LL, Park K, Park S, Pasyuk E, Peng P, Phelps W, Pogorelko O, Price JW, Prok Y, Protopopescu D, Puckett AJR, Ripani M, Rizzo A, Rosner G, Rossi P, Roy P, Sabatié F, Salgado C, Schott D, Schumacher RA, Senderovich I, Simonyan A, Skorodumina I, Sokhan D, Sparveris N, Stepanyan S, Stoler P, Strakovsky II, Strauch S, Sytnik V, Taiuti M, Tang W, Tian Y, Ungaro M, Voskanyan H, Voutier E, Walford NK, Watts DP, Wei X, Weinstein LB, Wood MH, Zachariou N, Zana L, Zhang J, Zonta I. Longitudinal target-spin asymmetries for deeply virtual compton scattering. Phys Rev Lett 2015; 114:032001. [PMID: 25658994 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.114.032001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A measurement of the electroproduction of photons off protons in the deeply inelastic regime was performed at Jefferson Lab using a nearly 6 GeV electron beam, a longitudinally polarized proton target, and the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer. Target-spin asymmetries for ep→e^{'}p^{'}γ events, which arise from the interference of the deeply virtual Compton scattering and the Bethe-Heitler processes, were extracted over the widest kinematics in Q^{2}, x_{B}, t, and ϕ, for 166 four-dimensional bins. In the framework of generalized parton distributions, at leading twist the t dependence of these asymmetries provides insight into the spatial distribution of the axial charge of the proton, which appears to be concentrated in its center. These results also bring important and necessary constraints for the existing parametrizations of chiral-even generalized parton distributions.
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- E Seder
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA and CEA, Centre de Saclay, Irfu/Service de Physique Nucléaire, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824, USA
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- INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, 00044 Frascati, Italy and Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom and Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Moscow 117259, Russia
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- Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA and College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795, USA
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- The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Casilla 110-V Valparaíso, Chile
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- INFN, Sezione di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- INFN, Sezione di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901, USA
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- INFN, Sezione di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy and Università di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Yerevan Physics Institute, 375036 Yerevan, Armenia
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- INFN, Sezione di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA and Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France and Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA and Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom and INFN, Sezione di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- INFN, Sezione di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- CEA, Centre de Saclay, Irfu/Service de Physique Nucléaire, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Yerevan Physics Institute, 375036 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Yerevan Physics Institute, 375036 Yerevan, Armenia
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- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807, USA
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- CEA, Centre de Saclay, Irfu/Service de Physique Nucléaire, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, USA
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795, USA
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, USA
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- Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Casilla 110-V Valparaíso, Chile and Yerevan Physics Institute, 375036 Yerevan, Armenia
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901, USA
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3568, USA
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- Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire Orsay, 91406 Orsay, France
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- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, USA and University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901, USA
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- Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, USA and Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia 23504, USA
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- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- INFN, Sezione di Ferrara, 44100 Ferrara, Italy
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA and Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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- Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- CEA, Centre de Saclay, Irfu/Service de Physique Nucléaire, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- INFN, Sezione di Ferrara, 44100 Ferrara, Italy
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA and Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064, USA
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- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807, USA
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- INFN, Sezione di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USA
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- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA and University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA and Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1504, USA
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901, USA
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- Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, USA
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Moscow 117259, Russia
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- California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California 90747, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- INFN, Sezione di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- INFN, Sezione di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, 00044 Frascati, Italy and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, USA
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- CEA, Centre de Saclay, Irfu/Service de Physique Nucléaire, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia 23504, USA
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- Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, USA and The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052, USA
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- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1504, USA
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- Yerevan Physics Institute, 375036 Yerevan, Armenia
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom and Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom
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- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180-3590, USA
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- The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Casilla 110-V Valparaíso, Chile
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- INFN, Sezione di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy and Università di Genova, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Yerevan Physics Institute, 375036 Yerevan, Armenia
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- LPSC, Université Grenoble-Alps, CNRS/IN2P3, Grenoble, France
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- Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064, USA
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- Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom
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- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA and Canisius College, Buffalo, New York 14208, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA
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- Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA
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- INFN, Sezione di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
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Ojha R, Paudel R, Shah DB, Shrestha A, Koirala S, Adhikari K, Wagle P. EHMTI-0175. Analysis of migraine among Nepalese population: classification, triggering factors, prophylactic and abortive treatment. J Headache Pain 2014. [PMCID: PMC4182263 DOI: 10.1186/1129-2377-15-s1-g28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Adhikari K, Pal S, Chakraborty B, Mukherjee SN, Gangopadhyay A. Assessment of phenol infiltration resilience in soil media by HYDRUS-1D transport model for a waste discharge site. Environ Monit Assess 2014; 186:6417-6432. [PMID: 24929358 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-014-3864-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Accepted: 06/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The movement of contaminants through soil imparts a variety of geo-environmental problem inclusive of lithospheric pollution. Near-surface aquifers are often vulnerable to contamination from surface source if overlying soil possesses poor resilience or contaminant attenuation capacity. The prediction of contaminant transport through soil is urged to protect groundwater from sources of pollutants. Using field simulation through column experiments and mathematical modeling like HYDRUS-1D, assessment of soil resilience and movement of contaminants through the subsurface to reach aquifers can be predicted. An outfall site of effluents of a coke oven plant comprising of alarming concentration of phenol (4-12.2 mg/L) have been considered for studying groundwater condition and quality, in situ soil characterization, and effluent characterization. Hydrogeological feature suggests the presence of near-surface aquifers at the effluent discharge site. Analysis of groundwater of nearby locality reveals the phenol concentration (0.11-0.75 mg/L) exceeded the prescribed limit of WHO specification (0.002 mg/L). The in situ soil, used in column experiment, possess higher saturated hydraulic conductivity (KS = 5.25 × 10(-4) cm/s). The soil containing 47 % silt, 11 % clay, and 1.54% organic carbon content was found to be a poor absorber of phenol (24 mg/kg). The linear phenol adsorption isotherm model showed the best fit (R(2) = 0.977, RMSE = 1.057) to the test results. Column experiments revealed that the phenol removal percent and the length of the mass transfer zone increased with increasing bed heights. The overall phenol adsorption efficiency was found to be 42-49%. Breakthrough curves (BTCs) predicted by HYDRUS-1D model appears to be close fitting with the BTCs derived from the column experiments. The phenol BTC predicted by the HYDRUS-1D model for 1.2 m depth subsurface soil, i.e., up to the depth of groundwater in the study area, showed that the exhaustion point was reached within 12 days of elapsed time. This clearly demonstrated poor attenuation capacity of the soil to retard migration of phenol to the groundwater from the surface outfall site. Suitable liner, based on these data, may be designed to inhibit subsurface transport of phenol and thereby to protect precious groundwater from contamination.
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- K Adhikari
- Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India,
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Vázquez-Araújo L, Adhikari K, Chambers E, Chambers DH, Carbonell-Barrachina AA. Cross-cultural perception of six commercial olive oils: A study with Spanish and US consumers. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2014; 21:454-66. [DOI: 10.1177/1082013214543806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A cross-cultural study was conducted with Spanish and US consumers to gain an insight into the preferred characteristics of olive oils in both countries. Six commercial olive oils (four samples from Spain and two samples from the US) were analyzed by a highly trained panel (descriptive analysis) and also by two consumers’ groups (100 consumers from Spain and 100 from the US). Demographic, acceptability, and Just-About-Right data were collected to study the preferences of both groups, and the relationships with descriptive data were explored to determine the drivers of like/dislike. The Spanish extra virgin olive oils and the imported US extra virgin olive oil were characterized by having bitter, pungent, and more green notes, and were preferred by the Spanish consumers. The US consumers liked the bland Spanish refined olive oil, and the Californian olive oil that was characterized by fruity, floral, and sweet notes. The results showed that the Spanish consumers were more aware about olive oil quality in general than their US counterparts, maybe because of a higher usage of the product in Spain. The present study provides essential data which might help producers in designing and promoting olive oils matching US consumers’ requirements, an emerging market for this Mediterranean product.
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- L Vázquez-Araújo
- Department of Human Nutrition, The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, The Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA
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- Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Departamento de Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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Adhikari K, Gupta N, Koshy AK. Gender differences on risk factors of non-communicable diseases--a community based cross-sectional study in central Nepal. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2014; 12:89-93. [PMID: 25574999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death globally, killing more people each year than all other causes combined. As many other developing countries, Nepal is also facing double burden of diseases. The aim of present study was to assess gender wise differences on prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases. METHODS This was a community based cross sectional study which was based on WHO's STEP approach for surveillance risk factors of non-communicable diseases among males and females. Multi-staged sampling technique was used to get required study sample. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to compare the risk factors between two genders. RESULTS More than two-fifth of male and one-fifth of female respondents were currently using tobacco. The proportion of current alcohol users was found higher among the male respondents (28.6%) than their female counterparts (13.6%) (P<0.001). Only 35 (5.3%) of males and 13 (2.3%) of females were found consuming adequate (≥5 serving) intake of fruits per day. Study revealed that hypertension was slightly higher in male 165 (24.8%) than their female counterparts 111 (19.3%) but differences between two genders were statistically not significant. CONCLUSIONS The findings of present study suggest that there is high prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases among both sexes in central Nepal. The finding emphasises the need for a focused national strategies targeting to tackle this modern epidemic of non-communicable diseases by incorporating primordial prevention activities to all adult population irrespective to gender.
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- K Adhikari
- Department of Community Medicine, National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal
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- Department of Health Sciences, SHIATS, (Deemed To-Be-University), Allahabad, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal
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Broadway P, Legako J, Dinh T, Miller M, Adhikari K, Brooks J. Principal component analysis of consumer palatability scores of beef strip steaks in relation to trained panel descriptors, volatile flavor compounds, free amino acids, and reducing sugars. Meat Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.07.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Vázquez-Araújo L, Chambers E, Adhikari K, Hough G, Carbonell-Barrachina AA. Influence of various traditional seasonings on beef flavor: United States, Spanish, and Argentinian practices. Meat Sci 2012; 93:61-6. [PMID: 22910805 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2011] [Revised: 04/23/2012] [Accepted: 07/31/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A consumer study was conducted to determine the most popular beef seasonings used in three countries: Argentina, United States (US), and Spain. Once the typical cooking methods and seasonings in these countries were established, descriptive analysis was used to determine the differences in the main flavor attributes, particularly the impact on beef characteristics, of the samples. Large variations were found in the consumer practices in the studied countries, and the preferred seasonings from each country were identified. This study showed that on average US consumers would prefer beef products with more initial flavor impact, brown/roasted and salty characteristics than Argentinian or Spanish consumers. The addition of seasonings changed some of the main beef attributes, but the changes were dependent on the cooking method. Beef identity (Beef ID), brown/roasted, and bloody/serumy were the attributes most affected when adding different seasonings.
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- L Vázquez-Araújo
- The Sensory Analysis Center, Human Nutrition Department, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, United States.
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Vázquez-Araújo L, Chambers E, Adhikari K, Carbonell-Barrachina A. Physico-chemical and sensory properties of pomegranate juices with pomegranate albedo and carpellar membranes homogenate. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2011.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Organophosphate poisoning during pregnancy is rarely reported in the literature. In our retrospective study, we report the outcome of 21 cases of organophosphate poisoning during pregnancy. All patients received atropine injection until the tracheobronchial tree is cleared of the secretions and most secretions were dried. In addition, ventilatory care was needed in five women. Two patients (9.52%) died of the organophosphorus poisoning during the acute stage of poisoning and three patients were lost to follow-up. One woman had a spontaneous abortion. The remaining 15 women had no significant complication during pregnancy or labour and delivery. There was no congenital abnormality and no neurological deficit in any baby. However, long-term follow-up of neonates was lacking in our study population.
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- K Adhikari
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West-Bengal, India.
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Adhikari K, Bagga R, Suri V, Takhtani M. Cervical length compared to Bishop's score for prediction of pre-term birth in women with pre-term labour. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2011; 31:213-6. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2010.544425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Vázquez-Araújo L, Koppel K, Chambers IV E, Adhikari K, Carbonell-Barrachina AA. Instrumental and sensory aroma profile of pomegranate juices from the USA: differences between fresh and commercial juice. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.2035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Bagga R, Takhtani M, Suri V, Adhikari K, Arora S, Bhardwaj S. Cervical length and cervicovaginal HCG for prediction of pre-term birth in women with signs and symptoms of pre-term labour. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2010; 30:451-5. [DOI: 10.3109/01443611003802305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Gajula H, Alavi S, Adhikari K, Herald T. Precooked Bran-Enriched Wheat Flour Using Extrusion: Dietary Fiber Profile and Sensory Characteristics. J Food Sci 2008; 73:S173-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2008.00715.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The objective of this study was to identify bilateral differences in pork carcass quality as influenced by single leg shackling and suspension of electrically stunned pigs. Fifty-six Genepacker x EB market barrows (118 kg) were rendered unconscious and insensible to pain via electrical stimulation. Pigs were then shackled and suspended by the right hind leg before exsanguination and remained suspended until scalding. Initial (45-min) pH values of the LM at the 10th to 11th rib interface were different (P = 0.016); shackled side loins possessed a greater i.m. pH than those loins associated with the free side of the carcass (6.26 vs. 6.10). At 24 h postmortem, loins from the shackled side had lower (P < 0.001) L* values than loins from the free side in both the sirloin (53.08 vs. 57.61) and blade (54.61 vs. 57.09) regions. Additionally, b* values were greater (P < 0.001) for loins from the shackled side than loins from the free side in the center (13.81 vs. 13.01) and blade (14.72 vs. 13.68) regions, and in the blade region, a* values were greater (P < 0.001) in the LM from the shackled side than loins from the free side (7.37 vs. 6.26). Moreover, LM chops of loins from the shackled side that were aged 21 d were rated less (P < 0.05) tough (2.74 vs. 3.95) and more (P < 0.05) juicy (4.24 vs. 3.19) than chops from the free-hanging side. However, these differences were not evident after 41 d aging. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that bilateral differences exist within the LM of a pork carcass and that these differences are likely associated with the single-leg shackling and suspension of electrically stunned pigs.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, 65211, USA
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Narayan S, Mathai SS, Adhikari K, Bhandari A, Bawa KS. Effectiveness of Teaching of Neonatal Resuscitation Programme at a Workshop for a Mixed Population of Medical Personnel. Med J Armed Forces India 2004; 60:244-6. [PMID: 27407642 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(04)80055-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We evaluated the effectiveness of teaching at a neonatal resuscitation programme (NRP) workshop held for 35 medical personnel (including postgraduate trainee doctors, general duty medical officers, nursing officers and probationer nurses) using a one-group pretest-posttest design. None of the participants had any formal exposure to the NRP guidelines. A pre-workshop test of 20 multiple-choice questions was administered to all the participants. At the end of the workshop, the same 20 questions were administered and the two scores compared using t-test for paired data on SPSS statistical software. The mean pre-workshop score was 9.03 (SD 2.66) which improved to a mean of 15.53 (SD 1.93) post-workshop. This improvement was highly significant with p < 0.0001 (two-tailed) and the 95% confidence interval being -7.41 to -5.59. Subgroup analysis revealed that nursing officers and probationer nurses showed highly significant improvement in the post-workshop scores while trainee doctors doing Medicine, Pediatrics and the general duty medical officers showed statistically significant improvement in the post-workshop scores. This study shows that a medical workshop is an effective means of imparting knowledge to a mixed group of medical personnel.
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- Classified Specialist (Paediatrics & Neonatology), INHS Asvini, Mumbai
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- Classified Specialist (Paediatrics), INHS Asvini, Mumbai
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- Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 400 040
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- Graded Specialist (Paediatrics), INHS Asvini, Mumbai
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- Ex-Senior Advisor (Paediatrics), INHS Asvini, Mumbai
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Grün IU, Adhikari K, Li C, Li Y, Lin B, Zhang J, Fernando LN. Changes in the profile of genistein, daidzein, and their conjugates during thermal processing of tofu. J Agric Food Chem 2001; 49:2839-43. [PMID: 11409975 DOI: 10.1021/jf010028+] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Profiles of genistein, daidzein, genistin, daidzin, and their acetyl- and malonyl-beta-glycosides were determined in tofu as affected by temperature and time. Tofu was heated in water at 80, 90, and 100 degrees C for 0 (control), 10, 20, 30, and 40 min, and the contents of the isoflavones of interest were quantified using reversed-phase HPLC. Total isoflavone content decreased most likely due to leaching of isoflavones into the water. Because the content of the isoflavones of the genistein series was little affected by the treatments, the decrease in the total isoflavone content was almost exclusively due to a decrease of the daidzein series. Changes in the profile of the daidzein series suggest little decarboxylation of the malonylglycoside to the acetylglycoside, but considerable de-esterification of the malonyl- and acetylglycoside to the beta-glucoside. Strongly temperature dependent decreases of the aglycon suggest possible thermal degradation of daidzein in addition to losses due to leaching.
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- Department of Food Science, 256 Eckles Hall, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
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Bifidobacteria are probiotic organisms that improve the microbial balance in the human gut. They can be incorporated as live cultures in fermented dairy foods, including yogurt, for transmission to humans. Because bifidobacteria are sensitive to high acidity, their viability in yogurt is limited. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of microencapsulation on the viability of bifidobacteria in yogurt during refrigerated storage for 30 d. Live bifidobacterial cells were encapsulated in kappa-carrageenan. Cell enumeration, determination of titratable acidity and pH, quantitation of lactic and acetic acids, and sensory evaluation (consumer test) were carried out on the yogurt samples. Microbiological results showed a decline of 78 and 70.5% in the population of Bifidobacterium longum B6 and B. longum ATCC 15708, respectively, for the treatments containing nonencapsulated cells. No difference in bifidobacterial population was observed in the encapsulated treatments. The acetic acid content in the yogurt with nonencapsulated bifidobacteria was higher than that in the plain yogurt (control) and encapsulated treatments. The increase in lactic acid content during storage was not different among the various treatments for B. longum B6, but was greater for nonencapsulated than encapsulated B. longum 15708 and the control. Consumers judged the nonencapsulated treatment as the most sour, which was likely due to the higher acetic acid content. Consumers preferred the control and nonencapsulated treatments over the encapsulated treatment. Microencapsulation appears to increase the viability of bifidobacteria in yogurt. This technique can be used to transmit bifidobacteria via fermented products provided that sensory characteristics of the product are improved or maintained.
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- K Adhikari
- Department of Food Science, University of Missouri, Columbia 65211, USA
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