This document discusses several theories of motivation. It begins by defining motivation and outlining the inputs and outputs in the motivation process. It then distinguishes between content theories, which examine what motivates people, and process theories, which examine how motivation occurs. Several early behavioral theories are summarized, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and McClelland's acquired needs theory. Contemporary theories discussed include expectancy theory, Porter and Lawler's theory, and equity theory. The document provides an overview of key aspects of each theory in 3 pages of text.
This document summarizes the M.Tech in Clinical Engineering program, a collaborative effort between the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), and Christian Medical College (CMC). The 2.5 year program aims to train engineers to safely and effectively manage healthcare technology. The curriculum includes courses in biomedical engineering, management, and clinical internships. Students take courses at all 3 institutions and complete a final project under dual faculty guidance and internships at SCTIMST.
The document provides information on various CSS properties and selectors used to style HTML elements. It defines properties for styling text, links, lists, tables, boxes, borders, positioning and various other aspects of HTML elements. It also describes CSS pseudo-classes that can be used to select elements in certain states, like links that have been visited or the first child element.
DIFFUSION BASED AND VASCULAR CONSTRUCTS, TRANSPORT OF NUTRIENTS AND METABOLITES Vijay Raj Yanamala
Tissue Engineering is the study of the growth of new connective tissues, or organs, from cells and a collagenous scaffold to produce a fully functional organ for implantation back into the donor host. It also refers to the application of engineering principles to the design of tissue replacements, usually formed from cells and biomolecules. Tissue engineering is a fast growing area of research that aims to create tissue equivalents of blood vessels, heart muscle, nerves, cartilage, bone, and other organs for replacement of tissue either damaged through disease or trauma. As an interdisciplinary field, principles from biological, chemical, electrical, materials science, and mechanical engineering are employed in research and development. Concepts and discoveries from the fields of molecular and cell biology, physiology and immunology are also readily incorporated into research activities for tissue engineering. Recent advancements in stem cell research provide exciting opportunities of using stem cells for regeneration of tissues and organs.
The document provides information on preparation of various media used for growing yeast and bacterial cells. It includes recipes for YPD, YPDU, YT, YTA media for yeast and L-sorbose, Ura-, Trp- media for selection of auxotrophic mutants of yeast. It also provides recipes for SD medium and composition of H17 base for yeast. Protocols are provided for plasmid isolation from yeast and E. coli and transformation of Candida and E. coli. Important points and observations from the author are highlighted. Solutions and buffers used in plasmid preparation from E. coli are also listed.
This document discusses clinical information systems and their role in healthcare. It begins with background on healthcare and how information technology has helped address issues with declining resources and rapid knowledge growth. It then defines and discusses hospital information systems, clinical information systems, clinical decision support systems, and electronic medical records. It explains how these systems help with tasks like data management, decision making, and improving quality of care. The document also covers healthcare strategy making and how clinical information systems are developed and integrated.
Project Report on Indo Aryan Invasion theory ValidationVijay Raj Yanamala
The document is a seminar report on the Indo-Aryan invasion theory presented by a student. It summarizes archaeological evidence from the Indus Valley civilization that links the Indus Valley culture to the later Vedic culture. It also examines chronological evidence that refutes the notion of an Aryan invasion and instead indicates that Indo-Aryan peoples coexisted with Dravidians in India for thousands of years. Genetic evidence from autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-chromosome testing of populations is presented that supports intermixing and common ancestry between groups rather than distinct races.
This document discusses several theories of motivation. It begins by defining motivation and outlining the inputs and outputs in the motivation process. It then distinguishes between content theories, which examine what motivates people, and process theories, which examine how motivation occurs. Several early behavioral theories are summarized, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and McClelland's acquired needs theory. Contemporary theories discussed include expectancy theory, Porter and Lawler's theory, and equity theory. The document provides an overview of key aspects of each theory in 3 pages of text.
This document summarizes the M.Tech in Clinical Engineering program, a collaborative effort between the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), and Christian Medical College (CMC). The 2.5 year program aims to train engineers to safely and effectively manage healthcare technology. The curriculum includes courses in biomedical engineering, management, and clinical internships. Students take courses at all 3 institutions and complete a final project under dual faculty guidance and internships at SCTIMST.
The document provides information on various CSS properties and selectors used to style HTML elements. It defines properties for styling text, links, lists, tables, boxes, borders, positioning and various other aspects of HTML elements. It also describes CSS pseudo-classes that can be used to select elements in certain states, like links that have been visited or the first child element.
DIFFUSION BASED AND VASCULAR CONSTRUCTS, TRANSPORT OF NUTRIENTS AND METABOLITES Vijay Raj Yanamala
Tissue Engineering is the study of the growth of new connective tissues, or organs, from cells and a collagenous scaffold to produce a fully functional organ for implantation back into the donor host. It also refers to the application of engineering principles to the design of tissue replacements, usually formed from cells and biomolecules. Tissue engineering is a fast growing area of research that aims to create tissue equivalents of blood vessels, heart muscle, nerves, cartilage, bone, and other organs for replacement of tissue either damaged through disease or trauma. As an interdisciplinary field, principles from biological, chemical, electrical, materials science, and mechanical engineering are employed in research and development. Concepts and discoveries from the fields of molecular and cell biology, physiology and immunology are also readily incorporated into research activities for tissue engineering. Recent advancements in stem cell research provide exciting opportunities of using stem cells for regeneration of tissues and organs.
The document provides information on preparation of various media used for growing yeast and bacterial cells. It includes recipes for YPD, YPDU, YT, YTA media for yeast and L-sorbose, Ura-, Trp- media for selection of auxotrophic mutants of yeast. It also provides recipes for SD medium and composition of H17 base for yeast. Protocols are provided for plasmid isolation from yeast and E. coli and transformation of Candida and E. coli. Important points and observations from the author are highlighted. Solutions and buffers used in plasmid preparation from E. coli are also listed.
This document discusses clinical information systems and their role in healthcare. It begins with background on healthcare and how information technology has helped address issues with declining resources and rapid knowledge growth. It then defines and discusses hospital information systems, clinical information systems, clinical decision support systems, and electronic medical records. It explains how these systems help with tasks like data management, decision making, and improving quality of care. The document also covers healthcare strategy making and how clinical information systems are developed and integrated.
Project Report on Indo Aryan Invasion theory ValidationVijay Raj Yanamala
The document is a seminar report on the Indo-Aryan invasion theory presented by a student. It summarizes archaeological evidence from the Indus Valley civilization that links the Indus Valley culture to the later Vedic culture. It also examines chronological evidence that refutes the notion of an Aryan invasion and instead indicates that Indo-Aryan peoples coexisted with Dravidians in India for thousands of years. Genetic evidence from autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-chromosome testing of populations is presented that supports intermixing and common ancestry between groups rather than distinct races.
The document describes the development and implementation of a Hospital Information System (HIS) at Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, India. The HIS integrated various hospital departments like labs, medical records, pharmacy, dietary, and inpatient and outpatient areas. It allowed for real-time sharing of patient information between departments. This reduced costs and errors, improved efficiency of healthcare delivery, and enabled better decision-making at CMC.
The document provides details of the clinical attachment program for M.Tech Clinical Engineering students at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology. The purpose is to expose students to the clinical environment and understand routine hospital activities. Students will be assigned mentors in each department and will maintain daily journals, identify a project, and participate in oral and written exams. The document then provides sample department rotations, including Cardiology and Neurology. For Cardiology, topics covered are cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic tests like ECG, echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization. For Neurology, topics include neuroanatomy, physiology, diseases, and exposure to neurophysiology labs to learn about EEG,
Globulin proteins include hemoglobin, which transports oxygen in the blood and consists of eight alpha helices. Immunoglobulins are another type of globulin protein that function in the immune system, including five classes: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM. IgM is the first antibody produced during an initial immune response and forms pentamers to activate the complement system. The different immunoglobulin classes are believed to have evolved from a common ancestral gene through several gene duplication and divergence events.
This report summarizes a project studying the interactions between p53 and cyclophilin D (CYPD). The objectives were to model the structures of p53 and CYPD, dock them to study their binding interactions, and examine how the CYPD inhibitor cyclosporine A affects the p53-CYPD binding. The researchers predicted the structures, docked the proteins, found they bind at CYPD's active site, and demonstrated cyclosporine A can inhibit the p53-CYPD interaction by binding at the same active site. This suggests other CYPD inhibitors may also inhibit the p53-CYPD binding with therapeutic potential.
Indo aryan invasion theory validation & origin of world racesVijay Raj Yanamala
The document discusses evidence related to the Indo-Aryan invasion theory, including archaeological, chronological, linguistic, and biological evidence. It examines the origins and spread of Dravidian languages in India. It also discusses genetic evidence from mitochondrial DNA and Y-DNA haplogroup testing, which can provide insights into human migration patterns and the deep ancestry of all living humans tracing back to origins in Africa over 100,000 years ago. The document explores the origins and spread of different human skin colors and debunks the vitamin D hypothesis for the evolution of light skin.
The Seliwanoff's test distinguishes between aldose and ketose sugars. It involves heating the sugar with resorcinol and hydrochloric acid. Ketoses are more rapidly dehydrated than aldoses under these conditions. The dehydrated ketose will react with resorcinol to produce a deep cherry red color, indicating a positive test. Aldoses may produce a faint pink color. Fructose and sucrose give a positive test since sucrose contains fructose. The test exploits the difference in reactivity between aldehyde and ketone functional groups.
Linee guida per una sana Alimentazione italiana (pubblicati da INRAN), Livelli di Assunzione di Riferimento di Nutrienti ed energia per la popolazione Italiana (LARN, pubblicati da SINU), Piramidi Alimentari, Le abitudini degli italiani a tavola
Hewlett-Packard's (HP) mission is to provide the highest quality products, services, and solutions and deliver more value to customers. Their vision is to view changes in the market as opportunities for growth and develop solutions that satisfy emerging customer needs. Hindustan Coca-Cola's vision is to make their refreshments available within easy reach of every Indian, and their mission is to be a profitable, sustainable, socially responsible and customer-focused company. Caterpillar's vision is to be the undisputed global leader in construction and mining equipment, and their mission is to provide the best products and services in those industries.
This document provides background information on genetic sequencing techniques. It begins with a brief history of Sanger sequencing and its role in decoding genetic sequences. It then discusses how DNA can be separated by size using gel electrophoresis, noting that polyacrylamide gels allow for greater resolution than agarose gels. The document goes on to explain how Sanger sequencing works and some improvements that were made over time. It also introduces next-generation sequencing techniques and discusses their advantages over Sanger sequencing in providing massively parallel sequencing at lower cost.
The document discusses different types of mechanical heart valves that have been developed over time to replace dysfunctional natural heart valves. It begins by describing the function of natural heart valves and reasons for their replacement. Early mechanical designs like the ball-and-cage valve and tilting disk valves are outlined, followed by modern bileaflet valves. The materials used in heart valves and modes of failure are also covered. Overall the document provides a history of mechanical heart valve design and materials as well as considerations for evaluating prosthetic heart valves.
This document discusses the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare (NABH) standards for hospital accreditation in India. It provides an overview of NABH, outlines the 10 chapters and over 100 standards that hospitals must meet for accreditation, and gives examples of some key standards within chapters related to access to care, patient care, medication management, patient rights, and quality improvement. The standards are designed to help hospitals improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction by benchmarking their services and processes against internationally recognized quality criteria.
The document describes the development and implementation of a Hospital Information System (HIS) at Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, India. The HIS integrated various hospital departments like labs, medical records, pharmacy, dietary, and inpatient and outpatient areas. It allowed for real-time sharing of patient information between departments. This reduced costs and errors, improved efficiency of healthcare delivery, and enabled better decision-making at CMC.
The document provides details of the clinical attachment program for M.Tech Clinical Engineering students at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology. The purpose is to expose students to the clinical environment and understand routine hospital activities. Students will be assigned mentors in each department and will maintain daily journals, identify a project, and participate in oral and written exams. The document then provides sample department rotations, including Cardiology and Neurology. For Cardiology, topics covered are cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic tests like ECG, echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization. For Neurology, topics include neuroanatomy, physiology, diseases, and exposure to neurophysiology labs to learn about EEG,
Globulin proteins include hemoglobin, which transports oxygen in the blood and consists of eight alpha helices. Immunoglobulins are another type of globulin protein that function in the immune system, including five classes: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM. IgM is the first antibody produced during an initial immune response and forms pentamers to activate the complement system. The different immunoglobulin classes are believed to have evolved from a common ancestral gene through several gene duplication and divergence events.
This report summarizes a project studying the interactions between p53 and cyclophilin D (CYPD). The objectives were to model the structures of p53 and CYPD, dock them to study their binding interactions, and examine how the CYPD inhibitor cyclosporine A affects the p53-CYPD binding. The researchers predicted the structures, docked the proteins, found they bind at CYPD's active site, and demonstrated cyclosporine A can inhibit the p53-CYPD interaction by binding at the same active site. This suggests other CYPD inhibitors may also inhibit the p53-CYPD binding with therapeutic potential.
Indo aryan invasion theory validation & origin of world racesVijay Raj Yanamala
The document discusses evidence related to the Indo-Aryan invasion theory, including archaeological, chronological, linguistic, and biological evidence. It examines the origins and spread of Dravidian languages in India. It also discusses genetic evidence from mitochondrial DNA and Y-DNA haplogroup testing, which can provide insights into human migration patterns and the deep ancestry of all living humans tracing back to origins in Africa over 100,000 years ago. The document explores the origins and spread of different human skin colors and debunks the vitamin D hypothesis for the evolution of light skin.
The Seliwanoff's test distinguishes between aldose and ketose sugars. It involves heating the sugar with resorcinol and hydrochloric acid. Ketoses are more rapidly dehydrated than aldoses under these conditions. The dehydrated ketose will react with resorcinol to produce a deep cherry red color, indicating a positive test. Aldoses may produce a faint pink color. Fructose and sucrose give a positive test since sucrose contains fructose. The test exploits the difference in reactivity between aldehyde and ketone functional groups.
Linee guida per una sana Alimentazione italiana (pubblicati da INRAN), Livelli di Assunzione di Riferimento di Nutrienti ed energia per la popolazione Italiana (LARN, pubblicati da SINU), Piramidi Alimentari, Le abitudini degli italiani a tavola
Hewlett-Packard's (HP) mission is to provide the highest quality products, services, and solutions and deliver more value to customers. Their vision is to view changes in the market as opportunities for growth and develop solutions that satisfy emerging customer needs. Hindustan Coca-Cola's vision is to make their refreshments available within easy reach of every Indian, and their mission is to be a profitable, sustainable, socially responsible and customer-focused company. Caterpillar's vision is to be the undisputed global leader in construction and mining equipment, and their mission is to provide the best products and services in those industries.
This document provides background information on genetic sequencing techniques. It begins with a brief history of Sanger sequencing and its role in decoding genetic sequences. It then discusses how DNA can be separated by size using gel electrophoresis, noting that polyacrylamide gels allow for greater resolution than agarose gels. The document goes on to explain how Sanger sequencing works and some improvements that were made over time. It also introduces next-generation sequencing techniques and discusses their advantages over Sanger sequencing in providing massively parallel sequencing at lower cost.
The document discusses different types of mechanical heart valves that have been developed over time to replace dysfunctional natural heart valves. It begins by describing the function of natural heart valves and reasons for their replacement. Early mechanical designs like the ball-and-cage valve and tilting disk valves are outlined, followed by modern bileaflet valves. The materials used in heart valves and modes of failure are also covered. Overall the document provides a history of mechanical heart valve design and materials as well as considerations for evaluating prosthetic heart valves.
This document discusses the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare (NABH) standards for hospital accreditation in India. It provides an overview of NABH, outlines the 10 chapters and over 100 standards that hospitals must meet for accreditation, and gives examples of some key standards within chapters related to access to care, patient care, medication management, patient rights, and quality improvement. The standards are designed to help hospitals improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction by benchmarking their services and processes against internationally recognized quality criteria.