Publications by authors named "Rafiuddin"

Background: Younger adults aging with and older adults aging into disability often need support to remain in their homes and communities. However, researchers and policymakers lack sufficient understanding of their differing needs for home and community-based services (HCBS), largely due to limitations in existing data.

Objectives: This study addresses this gap by exploring select HCBS utilization among adults with disability onset before age 60 and those with onset after age 60, focusing on how aging and disability intersect.

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are known to have toxic effects on fish. In this study, we examined the effects of benz[a]anthracene (BaA), a type of PAH, on fish liver metabolism. Nibbler fish () were intraperitoneally injected with BaA (10 ng/g body weight) four times over a 10-day period.

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Pufferfish of the genus Takifugu possess tetrodotoxin (TTX), known as "pufferfish toxin" and it is believed that pufferfish eggs and newly hatched larvae utilize TTX as a defensive substance against predators. However, the mechanism for the placement of TTX to specific cells on the larval body surface during the developmental process remains unknown. In this study, we clarify the distribution and characteristics of TTX-rich cells.

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In this study, we report the results of continuous rotation electron diffraction studies of single DyPO·nHO (rhabdophane) nanocrystals. The diffraction patterns can be fit to a trigonal lattice (P321) with lattice parameters a = 7.019 (5) and c = 6.

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Objective: The values of a field are reflected in the science it publishes. The goal of this study was to present a historical analysis of the extent to which the field of clinical neuropsychology publishes journals with titles that address culture in the context of brain function and behavior between 2010 and 2020.

Methods: Titles from articles published in 13 neuropsychology journals from 2010-2020 were collected and coded with regard to culture and multicultural content.

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Variation of multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) data presentation in existing scientific publications is a challenge for eye care practitioners to apply the scientific information for evidence-based practice in patient management. This review offers an overview of the mfERG data presentation types. Eight types of data presentation in the form of a table, scatter plot, line graph, bar graph/box plot, single waveform/a group of waveforms, trace array topography, three-dimensional topography, and two-dimensional topography are identified.

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Deep ocean water (DOW) is the water obtained from depth of >200 m below the surface of Earth's oceans and is characterized by rich nutrients and cleanliness [1,2]. We have recently reported that DOW suppresses the high-density-induced increase of plasma cortisol levels (i.e.

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  • - The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is an important self-report tool used to assess PTSD symptoms, and this systematic review aimed to evaluate its psychometric properties for better clinical and research usage.
  • - The review examined 56 studies that confirmed the PCL-5 has acceptable reliability, construct validity, a suggested 7-factor model, and cutoff scores between 31-33, along with its effectiveness in detecting clinical changes.
  • - Future research is needed to explore shorter versions of the PCL-5, advanced statistical modeling, and other psychometric characteristics to enhance understanding and application of the tool.
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Deep ocean water (DOW) exerts positive effects on the growth of marine organisms, suggesting the presence of unknown component(s) that facilitate their aquaculture. We observed that DOW suppressed plasma cortisol (i.e.

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Several materials have or are currently being investigated for nuclear waste sequestration applications, including crystalline ceramic oxides, glasses, and glass-ceramic composites. Rare-earth phosphates have been investigated extensively for this application owing to the range of structures that the hydrous or anhydrous versions can adopt as well as the fact that naturally occurring rare-earth phosphates have been found to contain U or Th. The purpose of this mini-review is to discuss (generally) the properties that must be considered when identifying nuclear wasteform materials and (more specifically) the structure and properties of rare-earth phosphates with special attention being given to the resistance of these materials to radiation-induced structure damage.

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Capital structure is an integral part of the corporate finance that sources the funds to finance growth and operations. Managers always have to maintain value of the firm to be higher than the cost of capital in order to maximize the shareholders wealth. Empirical studies have used sources of finance like debt and equity as variables of capital structure.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in substantial changes in individual and socio-economic factors that may negatively impact sleep health. We examined associations between COVID-19 related distress and sleep among trauma-exposed South Asian adults in the United States. Since a health advantage among foreign-born individuals has been previously noted in the literature (the 'immigrant paradox'), we also explored if generational status (number of generations one's family has been in the U.

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In the present work, 0.25 wt%GNP-Ti composites were prepared through powder metallurgy route by adopting three types of mixing modes to investigate the extent of mixing on the mechanical and tribological properties. Dry ball milling, wet ball milling, and rotator mixing were independently employed to homogenize the composite constituents.

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. Limited research has examined trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Asian Indians in the U.S.

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Objective: Stressors and worries related to the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the onset and exacerbation of psychological symptoms such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using a microlongitudinal framework, we uniquely investigated bidirectional associations between daily-level PTSD symptoms and COVID-19 worries.

Method: Data from 42 trauma-exposed university students ( = 22.

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The effect of annealing on structural and thermochemical properties of a thorite-xenotime solid solution ThEr(SiO)(PO) was assessed. The samples synthesized at low temperatures and stored at room temperature for 2 years retained their tetragonal structures. This structure was also maintained after heating to 1100 °C.

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  • Alcohol consumption among college students is linked to trauma exposure, but the reasons behind this connection are not fully understood.
  • Research suggests that bodily arousal during trauma may trigger alcohol cravings, yet previous studies focused on explicit memory cues, complicating the findings.
  • A new study tested the effects of bodily arousal without memory cues on drinking desire, involving 104 trauma-exposed undergraduates, and found that while there was no overall increase in cravings, those with interpersonal trauma showed a significant rise in desire to drink after hyperventilation.
  • This indicates that bodily arousal could play a role in triggering cravings, particularly for students with interpersonal trauma experiences.
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Different composition of composite material of zirconium dioxide co-doped with magnesium oxide [MgO(x)] and calcium oxide [CaO(y)] according to the general molecular formula {1 - (x + y)}ZrO-(x)MgO-(y)CaO were prepared by co-precipitation method and characterized by different techniques, such as XRD, FTIR, TG-DTA, and SEM. Co-doping was conducted to enhance the ionic conductivity, as mixed system show higher conductivity than the single doped one. Arrhenius plots of the conductance revealed that the co-doped composition "6Mg3Ca" has a higher conductivity with a minimum activation energy of 0.

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Rhabdophane- (REPO·nHO; RE = La to Dy), monazite- (REPO; RE = La to Gd), and xenotime-type (REPO and RE'PO·nHO; RE = Tb to Lu and Y; RE' = Ho to Lu and Y) rare-earth phosphate materials are being considered for a number of applications including as photonic materials, for biolabeling studies, and as potential nuclear wasteforms. Structural studies of hydrous rare-earth phosphates are rather limited when compared to anhydrous rare-earth phosphates. In this study, rhabdophane- (REPO·nHO; RE = La, Nd, Sm, Gd, and Dy) and xenotime-type (REPO·nHO; RE = Y and Yb) materials were synthesized by a precipitation-based method and investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES).

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  • Cell-based therapies using mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) show potential for treating intervertebral disc degeneration, but the timing of treatment's effect on efficacy remains unclear.
  • A study using a rat model found that MSCs injected shortly after injury (3 days post-injury) were retained better in the disc and showed a trend towards increased glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content compared to those injected later (14 or 30 days post-injury).
  • Despite these findings, the early MSC treatment did not translate to improved disc compressive strength, highlighting the need for further research on how the injury environment influences cell behavior and therapeutic outcomes.
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A series of composite materials of general molecular formula (1 - x) Na2SO4 - (x) LDT was prepared by solid state reaction method. The phase structure and functionalization of these materials were defined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) respectively. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) revealed that the hump of phase transition at 250 °C has decreased while its thermal stability was enhanced.

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In orthodontic treatment, teeth are moved in to new positions and relationships and the soft tissue and underlying bone are altered to accommodate changes in esthetics and function. Function is more important than esthetics. The speciality of orthodontics has in addition to its benefits, complications as well as risks associated with its procedures.

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Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. A variety of lasers are now available for use in dentistry. Once stated as an intricate technology with restricted usage in clinical dentistry, there is a growing awareness of the usefulness of lasers in the armamentarium of the modern dental practice, where they can be used as an adjunct or alternative to various long-standing approaches.

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A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.Well planned, comprehensive treatment plans lead to successful implant treatment and patient satisfaction, which are the eventual long-term objectives. Probability of implant success can be put at jeopardy by absolute and relative risk factors.

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