curriculum vitae of Dr. Ankur Barua

CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. ANKUR BARUA MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), DIT, DFERM, MBA IT, MBuddStud

MIAPSM, MIPHA, MISMOCD, MIAP, MIPS, MISMS, MISCA, MNESA, MIMSA,

MIEA(UK), MIPA(US), MHKUAA(HK), MCBSAA(HK), MMMA(Malaysia), MSOBP (US), MSER (US),

FAGE, FGSEED, FRIPH (UK), FRAS (UK)

Researcher ID (C-3031-2011)

KEY STRENGTHS

Disciplined, sincere and dedicated towards every kind of professional assignments and committed

to deadlines. Strong research background with excellent communication skills at all levels. Well

versed in computer software and hardware applications. Highly passionate towards health

education and community development services.

Current H-index of publication is eight.

PRESENT VENTURE

Appointed as Senior Lecturer of Community Medicine (Public Health) at International Medical University of

Malaysia.

Appointed as a Cochrane Reviewer for Systematic Reviews by several review groups under the Cochrane

Collaboration.

INDEX

ITEM Page No.

(1) Personal Details 2(2) Career Summary 3(3) Educational Qualifications 4(4) Languages 5(5) Teaching and Research Experiences 5(6) Computer Knowledge & Experience in Fine Arts 6(7) Activities: (Training, Teaching, Service, Supportive, Research Experience) 7(8) Experiences as a University Examiner 8(9) Research Experiences 9

(10) Organization & Participation in Health programmes 12(11) Training Workshops / Symposiums Organized or Attended 14(12) Conferences Attended & Research Papers Presented at Seminars

16(13) Moderation / Guest Lectures Delivered 17(14) Publications & Citations 18(15) Editor / Reviewer of International / Indexed Journals 28(16) Office-Bearer of an International NGO 28(17) Other Administrative Experiences 28(18) Memberships of Renowned Professional / Buddhist Organizations 29(19) Awards (Academic / Fine Arts) 30(20) Specific subjects of interest for Scientific Research 32(21) Foreign Countries Visited 32(22) Interests / Hobbies 33

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(23) Passport Details 33(24) Driving License Details 33(25) List of Referees 34

Date: _____________ Signature: ________________

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Dr. ANKUR BARUA

Researcher ID : C-3031-2011

Sex : Male

Height & Weight : Height = 5(ft.) & 4(inches)/ 160cms. and Weight = 63Kgs.

Identification Marks : Date of Birth : 26th August 1974

Place of Birth : Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Nationality : INDIAN

Religion : Buddhism

Marital Status :

Father’s Name :

Mother’s Name :

Wife’s Name :

Present / Mailing Address : SENIOR LECTURER DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE, INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU), No. 126, JALAN JALIL PERKASA 19, BUKIT JALIL, KUALA LAMPUR - 57000, MALAYSIA

Mobile No. +60 -122569902

Permanent Address : Block – EE, No. – 80, Flat No. – 2A Salt Lake City, Sector – 2, KOLKATA – 700 091 West Bengal INDIA

Telephone No. +91 - 33 – 23215586 Mobile No. +91 - 9903006340

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Email : [email protected]

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Career Summary of Dr. Ankur Barua

Career Aspects Medical RelatedIT & Management Related

Buddhism Related

Qualifications MBBS, MD (Comm. Med), UGC-NET, BLS (AHA, US), PALS (IAP, AHA, US)

DIT, DHN, DCA, DTP, PGDIA,DFERM, MBAIT

MBuddStud

Fellow / Life Member / Member of International Organizations

MIMSA, FRAS (UK), FRIPH (UK), MIPA (US), John Snow Society (UK), MIEA (UK), MHKUAA, MCBSAA, MMPCRG, MMMA, MSOBP

- -

Fellow / Life Member / Member of National Organizations

FAGE, FGSEED, MIPHA, MIAPSM, MISCA, MISMS, MISMOCD, MNESA, MIAP, MIPS

- -

Teaching & Research Experiences

Total Duration in Months (Completed Years)

Medical RelatedIT &

Management Related

Buddhism

RelatedBefore completion of Post Graduation

41 (3yrs, 5mths) - -

After completion of Post Graduation 105 (8yrs, 9mths) - -

Total Duration of Teaching & Research Experiences

146 (12yrs, 2mths) - -

Total Number of Research Projects Undertaken

Medical RelatedIT &

Management Related

Buddhism

Related

41 1 1

Organization & Participation in Health Programmes

28 NA NA

Workshops Conducted / Attended Medical Related

IT & Management

Related

Buddhism

RelatedTotal Workshops / Symposiums conducted as a Resource Person

17 3 -

Total Workshops / Symposiums Only Attended (Not as a Resource Person)

25 5 -

Total Workshops Conducted / Attended

42 8 -

Conference Paper Presentations Medical Related

IT & Management

Related

Buddhism

RelatedTotal Number of Research Papers presented at International Conferences

15 - 10

Total Number of Research Papers presented at National / Regional Conferences

30 - 1

Publications Medical RelatedIT &

Management Related

Buddhism

RelatedInternational Indexed Publications 46 - 7

National Indexed Journals 19 - 9

Title Publications/Chapter Contributions

11 1 18

Other Publications 33 - 7

Total Number of Publications 109 1 41

Total Number of Cited Publications

23

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Total Number of Citations 114 - -

Editor / Reviewer of International Indexed Journals

Medical RelatedIT &

Management Related

Buddhism

RelatedIncluded in Reviewer / Editorial Board

16 1 -

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification Year Institute Place University/ Association Governing Body

Secondary Examination (10th

stnd –school leaving certificate)1991 South Point High

School Kolkata -

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, India

Higher Secondary Examination (12th stnd – pre-university

course)1993 South Point High

School Kolkata -

West Bengal Board of Higher Secondary Education, India

MBBS*(Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor

of Surgery)1999

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Mangalore

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) presently

renamed as(Manipal University)

Karnataka Medical Council(Reg. No. 55683, Date: 25/04/2000) and Sikkim Medical Council(Reg. No. SMC/0096, Date: 19/09/2007)

Completion of one year of internship 2000

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Mangalore



MD (Doctor of Medicine)

(Specialty in Community Medicine)

2003 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Manipal



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DFERM(Diploma in Foreign Exchange

Risk Management)

2005

Indian Institute of Export Management (IIEM)

Bangalore -

All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi, India

UGC-NET( National Eligibility Test)

(Social Med. & Community Health)

2005

National Educational Testing (NET) Bureau

New Delhi -University Grants Commission (UGC), India

Accredited Trainer for Basic Life Support (BLS)

2005 -2007

St. John’s Medical College Hospital Bangalore

Life Savers Association,New Delhi

American Heart Association (US)

MBA IT(Master of Business

Administration on Information Technology)

2005 -2007

Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT)

Sikkim

Sikkim-Manipal University of Health

Medical & Technological

Sciences (SMU)

University Grants Commission (UGC), India

Accredited Trainer for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

2007 -2010

The Indian Academy of Paediatrics

New Delhi - American Heart Association (US)

MbuddStud(Master of Buddhist Studies)

With Distinction

2008-2009

Centre of Buddhist Studies Hong Kong The University of

Hong Kong

Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong

Fundamentals of Medical Ethics 2013Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education

Oslo -Norwegian Medical Association

*Medical Registration of MBBS is with “Karnataka Medical Council” (Registration number is 55683) and Sikkim Medical Council (Registration number is SMC/0096). Medical Registration of MD Community Medicine is also done with Medical Council of India, New Delhi and Sikkim Medical Council, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.

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LANGUAGES

Sl. No.Languages for Communication

SPEAK READ WRITE

1. International language-1 English English English

2. International language-2 Bangla Bangla Bangla

3. International language-3 Nepali Nepali Nepali

4. International language-4 Urdu - -

5. International language-5 Thai - -6. Classical Language-1 Sanskrit Sanskrit Sanskrit7. Classical Language-2 Pali Pali Pali8. Mother tongue Bengali Bengali Bengali9. Other Indian language-1 Hindi Hindi Hindi

10. Other Indian language-2 Assamese Assamese Assamese11. Other Indian language-3 Bhojpuri Bhojpuri Bhojpuri 12. Working Knowledge Kannada - -

13. Working Knowledge Punjabi - -

TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Designation(Community Medicine)

Institute Location From To

Total experienc

e (in

months)N=146

(1) Tutor*Kasturba Medical

College, MangaloreMangalore 1/04/2000 26/08/2000 05

(2) Tutor*Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Manipal 31/08/2000 19/08/2003 36

(3) Assistant Professor**

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Manipal 20/08/2003 29/03/2004 07

(4) Assistant Professor**

Sikkim- Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS)

Tadong, Sikkim

30/03/2004 31/08/2008 53

(5) Associate Professor**

Melaka-Manipal Medical College

(MMMC)

Melaka, Malaysia

30/11/2009 29/11/2011 24

(6) Senior Lecturer**

International Medical University

(IMU)

Kuala Lampur, Malaysia

2/03/2012 On going 21

Total 146 months (12years, 2months) of teaching & research experience (full-time), which includes 105 months (8years,

9months) of teaching & research experience after completion of post-graduation.

*Job description of Tutor: Conducting daily rural outreach clinics at Rural Maternity and Child Welfare (RMCW) Homes at sub-centre level, PHCs and Anganwadis, organising rural health camps, tribal health camps, guiding interns for epidemiological research, developing proforma for data collection and pretesting them and training them on computer skills regarding tabulation and analysis by using software packages and presentation of results. Actively participated and supervised various research projects of the Department and National Health Programmes like Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), Reproductive & Child Health (RCH) Programme and Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme.

** Job description of Assistant / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Academic activities – Addressing major issues of public health importance, conducting lecture classes and training undergraduates and postgraduates in various aspects of community medicine. Organizing workshops on Epidemiology and actively participating & supervising various research projects of the Department and National Health Programmes like Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), Reproductive & Child Health (RCH) Programme and Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme . Conducting daily rural outreach clinics at Rural Maternity and

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Child Welfare (RMCW) Homes at sub-centre level, PHCs and Anganwadis, organising rural health camps and tribal health camps. Also, guiding postgraduates and interns for epidemiological research, developing proforma for data collection and pre-testing them and training them on computer skills regarding tabulation and analysis by using software packages and presentation of results.

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COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

(a) Basic Software applications: WINDOWS ’98, WINDOWS 2000 and WIN XP INTERNET, HTML 4.0, FRONTPAGE EXPRESS

MICROSOFT WORD, MICROSOFT POWER POINT, MICROSOFT EXCEL,MICROSOFT ACCESS DATABASE, ADOBE ACROBAT READER & WRITERTALLY, D-BASE FOR WINDOWS 5.0

(b) Statistical Packages: EPI-INFO 2000 FOR WINDOWS 5.0 SPSS 17.0 FOR WINDOWS

ARCUS, SIGMASTAT, STAT VIEW, STATA, COMPREHENSIVE META-ANALYSIS 2.0

(c) Computer Programming: VISUAL BASICS, C++ and Oracle

(d) Hardware & Networking: Partitioning & Formatting of Hard Discs, Windows, LINUX & Other Software/Hardware Installations, networking with LAN, WAN & Setting up server configurations

(e) Desktop Publishing (DTP): PageMaker 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Corel Draw 9.0

Qualification Year Institute PlaceUniversity/ Association

Governing Body

DIT(Dip. In Information Technology) 2003

Manipal Institute of Computer Education (MICE)

Manipal


renamed as(Manipal

University)

-

DHN(Dip. In Hardware & Networking)

2005 Nayuma Infosys Sikkim - Government of Sikkim, India

DCA(Dip. In Computer Applications)

2005 Nayuma Infosys Sikkim - Government of Sikkim, India

DTP ( Desktop Publishing)

2005 Ssi & Nayuma Infosys Sikkim -

Ministry of Small Scale Industries, Sikkim, India

PGDIA(Hon. Dip. In Internet

Applications)

2006 Ssi & Nayuma Infosys Sikkim - Ssi (Mumbai)

MBA IT(Master of Business

Administration on Information Technology)

2005 -2007

Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT)

Sikkim

Sikkim-Manipal University of Health

Medical & Technological

Sciences (SMU)

University Grants Commission (UGC), India

EXPERIENCE IN FINE ARTS

Dr. Ankur Barua was a bonafide student of the “CHITRAYAN” – School of Arts during the period from 8 th August 1977 to 31st

August 1994 (seventeen years). During his career as a student of this institution, he had developed excellent skills in both

“Fine Arts” and “Commercial Arts”, under the supervision of renowned art teachers of India. He had opted for “Work

Education”, with “Fine Arts” as specialty, as one of the compulsory subjects in his primary & secondary school curriculum.

He is well-acquainted with Pencil Sketching, Charcoal Sketching, Painting with Water Colours, Three-Dimensional Painting with

Chinese Ink, Spray Painting, Fabric Painting & Embroidery, Glass Painting, Oil Painting on oil paper & canvas, Pottery

Designing, Linocut, Woodcut, Handicrafts, Sculpture Making with Plaster of Paris and Clay Modelling.

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He had won several national and international awards even during his studentship. His paintings and craft works had well

been recognized by the art specialists and critics of India and abroad. Some of his important awards are listed in the table

below for reference.

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ACTIVITIES

Activities from 31st August 2000 to 30th July 2003 as Postgraduate Student cum Tutor in the Department of

Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal –

(A) TRAINING:

Training Medical interns in primary care medicine : To make the young medical graduates aware of the

common health problems as they exist in the community and make them able to diagnose, treat

most of the ailments independently and refer cases when necessary.

Training the medical students and interns in research methodology .

Training and Retraining the Primary Health Care Professionals and grass-root level workers in antenatal,

intranatal, postnatal breast-feeding and common health problems in the community.

(B) TEACHING:

Delivering lectures to the Undergraduate & Post-Graduate Medical Students regarding health care related

issues, conducting practical demonstrations, field visits, 11linic-social case presentations, student seminars,

and problem solving exercises in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Maternal & Child Health and Environmental Health.

Lectures on community health to Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students .

Lectures on community health to Undergraduate Nursing Students .

Role in training workshops: Gathering literature, preparation and assembly of the course materials, assisting

the participants during the workshops in problem solving, collecting feedback information.

(8) SERVICE:

Leading the medical teams for the following:

Specialty clinics in Maternity and Child Health.

Geriatric clinics.

General out-patient clinics.

Growth monitoring camps for pre-school children.

School health services.

(D) SUPPORTIVE:

Pulse Polio Immunization: monitoring, evaluation and participatory rapid appraisal.

Pulse Polio Immunization: WHO urban monitoring and evaluation

Actively Guiding research projects of interns & post-graduate students

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EXPERIENCES AS A UNIVERSITY EXAMINER

Appointed as an evaluator of Biology theory paper of SMU Medical Entrance Test for Sikkim Category, conducted by

Government of Sikkim in collaboration with Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences (SMU)

during July 2004.

Appointed as an external paper evaluator of “Nursing Research & Statistics” theory examination for BSc Final Year

University Examination of College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences

(SMU) during August 2005.

Appointed as an internal examiner of Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Practical & Viva examination as a part of BSc

Final Year University Examination of College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological

sciences (SMU) during 12th &13th August 2005.

Appointed as an internal paper evaluator of “Community Medicine” theory examination for BPT Final Year University

Examination of Department of Physiotherapy, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences

(SMU) during December 2005.

Appointed as an internal paper evaluator of “Sociology” theory examination for BPT First Year University Examination

of Department of Physiotherapy, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences (SMU) during

December 2005.

Appointed as a University Representative for conduction of UGET 2006 at S.V. Govt. Polytechnic College, Bhopal for

Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences (SMU) on 7 th May 2006.

Appointed as an external paper setter and evaluator of “Sociology” theory examination for BSc First Year University

Examination of College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences (SMU) during

September 2006.

Appointed as an internal paper evaluator of “Sociology” theory examination for BSc First Year University Examination

of College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences (SMU) during March 2007.

Appointed as an internal paper evaluator of “Sociology” theory examination for BSc First Year University Examination

of College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences (SMU) during September

2007.



(SMU) during Oct. 2007.

Appointed as an internal paper evaluator of “Community Medicine” theory examination for MBBS Final Year University

Examination of Department of Community Medicine, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological

sciences (SMU) during March 2008.

Appointed as an internal paper evaluator of “Community Health Nursing” theory examination for BSc Third Year

University Examination of College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological sciences

(SMU) during May 2008.



(SMU) during May 2008.

Appointed as Internal Examiner for Community Medicine of the Phase II Stage II University Examination conducted by

the Manipal University and Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 18 th February – 12th March 2010.

Appointed as Internal Examiner for Community Medicine of the Phase II Stage I Clinical Competency Examination

conducted by the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 22nd March – 7th April 2010.


the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 27 th August – 24th September 2010.


conducted by the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 28 th September – 7th October 2010.


(Supplementary Examination) conducted by the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 8 th-10th November 2010.


the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 17 th February – 4th March 2011.

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conducted by the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 22nd – 31st March 2011.


the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 18 th August – 16th September 2011.


conducted by the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) during 20 th September – 29th September 2011.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES – Research ID (C-3031-2011)

Actively participated in Departmental and externally funded research projects. Involved in conceptualization of

the topic, planning and designing, organization of work, data collection, analysis and interpretation. The

following are the topics of research projects undertaken:

(1) Assessment of injection practices in India (2002-2003) : An India-CLEN Program Evaluation Network Study. Funding agency: India – CLENDuration: 2 months (April –May 2003)My role was to conduct specific observation and client exit interview.

(2) A study on Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in geriatric population of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka (INDIA):

(MD dissertation submitted to Manipal University, previously known as Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)Duration: 1 year (December 2002- December 2003)My roles were to prepare the research plan and a detailed literature review, Selection, designing and pre-testing the questionnaires, Organization of fieldwork, Data collection, tabulation and analysis & Writing the final report.

(3) Double Blind Randomized Phase IV Clinical trial to assess the immunogenicity and reactogenicity of three commercially available DNA recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine in adults: Funding agency: Serum Institute of India, Pune.

Duration: 9 months. January 2003-September 2003My role was to immunize the participants and collection of blood samples for Antibody titres and regular follow-up of the participants.

(4) WHO SEARO sponsored project to evaluate the Draft Field Guide for Health Workers on Priority Communicable Diseases in the Community: This project involved translation of the manual into Kannada, training 24 Health Workers using the translated version of the manual and evaluation of the Kannada version of the manual. The project comprised of training period of two weeks and evaluation period of four weeks.Funding agency: World Health Organization, SEARODuration: August 2002 –December 2002My role was to evaluate the training of the health workers in the field setting.

(5) Prevalence of Goitre among school children and general population and estimation of iodine content of common salt in Dakshina Kannada and Belgaum Districts of Karnataka, INDIAFunding agency: State Goitre Cell of Karnataka, IndiaDuration: November 2003 –February 2004My roles were to prepare the research plan and a detailed literature review, Selection, designing and pre-testing the questionnaires, Organization of fieldwork, Data collection, tabulation and analysis & Writing the final report.

(6) MAHE-ISKCON School Health Programme, Karnataka, INDIAFunding agency: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India and “The Akshaya

Patra Foundation” of ISKCON, Bangalore, IndiaDuration: Initiated in Nov. 2001 (ongoing project - 3 rd year follow up completed in Nov. 2003)My roles were to prepare the research plan and a detailed literature review, Selection, designing and pre-testing the questionnaires, Organization of fieldwork, Data collection, tabulation and analysis & Writing the final report.

(7) Analysis of Pattern of presentation & outcome in Ovarian Tumours – A case series analysis of cancer patients admitted to Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Attavar, Mangalore from 1993 to 1999Duration: 10th July 2000 to 26th August 2000My roles were to prepare the research plan and a detailed literature review, Selection, designing and pre-testing the questionnaires, Data collection, tabulation and analysis.

(8) Hospital – Based Cancer Registry in Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Attavar, Mangalore Initiating body: Department of Oncology, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Attavar, MangaloreDuration: 10th July 2000 to 26th August 2000

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My roles were to prepare the research plan and a detailed literature review, Instrumental in formulating a proforma for data collection, setting up a computer database for cancer registry and epidemiological data analysis, Data collection, tabulation and analysis.

(9) Evaluation of a one day “Diabetic Awareness and Screening Camp” at Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, INDIA

Funding agency: Rotary Club of Tadong, Rotaract Club of Sikkim-Manipal University& Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim

Duration: 19th September 2004 (one day activity)My roles were to get actively involved in organization, coordination and supervision of Camp activities, prepare the research plan and a detailed literature review, Selection, designing and pre-testing the questionnaires, Organization of fieldwork, Data collection, tabulation and analysis & Writing the final report.

(10) School Health Programme in Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim, INDIADuration: April 2004 to June 2004 Actively involved in organization, coordination and supervision of Camp activitiesMy roles were to prepare a research plan, Selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Organization of teamwork & coordination with the Dept. Of Medicine, Surgery, Dental Surgery, Ophthalmology & ENT, Tabulation of data and analysis & Writing the final report.

(11) A study to assess Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) regarding Pulse Polio Immunization of parents (and near relatives) of under five children attending Pulse Polio Immunization in field practice areas of Rangpo, PHC, East Sikkim, India

Duration: 10th October 2004 (one day activity)My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(12) A study on impact assessment of health education intervention on Road Safety and Accident prevention among primary school children of Tadong Government School, East Sikkim, IndiaDuration: March-April 2005My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(13) A study on screening for Depressive Disorders in the Geriatric population of Jowai, Meghalaya, IndiaDuration: December 2004 to January 2005My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(14) A study on prevalence of Cognitive Impairment in the elderly population of Thamgmeiband Community, Imphal Manipur, IndiaDuration: December 2004 to January 2005My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(15) A study on Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) of family planning among women of reproductive age group attending STNM Hospital, Gangtok during the months of January to March 2005 Duration: January – March 2005My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(16) A study on Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) of Tobacco smoking among adolescent school children of

Ranipool, East Sikkim, IndiaDuration: February 2005My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(17) A study on Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) of alcohol use among adolescent school students of

Gangtok, East Sikkim, IndiaDuration: February 2005My roles were to prepare a research plan, selection, designing and pre-testing of the questionnaires, Supervision of organization of teamwork & Tabulation of data and analysis & writing the final report.

(18) Students & faculties of SMIMS had initiated a community-based cross-sectional study at Ranipool entitled, “KAP study among women of reproductive age group on reproductive & child health (RCH) services ” during 1st September to 31st December 2005. This project was actively supervised by Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine & Dr. Amit Chakravorty, Additional Prof. Of Pharmacology, SMIMS along with Miss Shuva Das Gupta, Consultant, College of Nursing, SMIMS.

(19) Students & faculties of SMIMS had initiated a community-based cross-sectional study at Ranipool entitled, “KAP study on substance abuse among representative sample from general population of East Sikkim ” during 1st

September to 31st December 2005. This project was actively supervised by Dr. Amit Chakravorty, Additional Prof. Of Pharmacology & Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS along with Miss Shuva Das Gupta, Consultant, College of Nursing, SMIMS.

(20) On 4th September 2005, a health education intervention project was conducted on “Prevention of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases (ADD)” in Ranipool area by students & faculty of SMIMS. This project was actively supervised by Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS along with Miss Shuva Das Gupta, Consultant, College of Nursing, SMIMS.

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(21) On 13th November 2005, a vocational training project was organized under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS for “Detection of Visual Impairments in school children” for the staffs & faculty of Senior Secondary School, Passingdong, North Sikkim. Snellen’s charts were donated to school on the occasion. Pre-testing & Post-testing of the participants was also done.

(22) On 22nd January 2006, under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS and Miss Shuva Das Gupta, Consultant, College of Nursing, SMIMS, a health education intervention project was conducted at Ranipool on “Mode of Transmission of Infections .” Enthusiastic students of SMIMS participated as resource persons in providing health education & conducting Pre-testing & Post-testing of the participants.

(23) On 19th February 2006, under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS and Miss Shuva Das Gupta, Consultant, College of Nursing, SMIMS, a health education intervention project was conducted at Ranipool on “Tuberculosis in Community .” Enthusiastic students of SMIMS participated as resource persons in providing health education& conducting Pre-testing & Post-testing of the participants.

(24) Dr. Ankur Barua (Reg. No. 510547070) had completed & submitted an original scientific project report entitled, “The impact of culture management in mergers and acquisitions of IT oriented companies ” under direct supervision of Prof. Dr. Raman Kumar Jha, professor of Physics, SMIT, Majitar, Sikkim. This project report was accepted by Sikkim Manipal University towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Business Administration in Information Technology (MBA IT). Duration of this project was from 1st January 2006 to 30th June 2006.

(25) Ms. Romila Syangden (Reg. No. 520433398) had completed & submitted an original scientific project report entitled, “Bioethics of Stem Cell Research ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project report was accepted by Sikkim Manipal University towards her partial fulfilment of the requirements for Bachelor of Sciences in Biotechnology (BSc. BT). Duration of this project was from 15 th March-15th June 2007.

(26) Dr. Jayanta Hazarika had undertaken a research project entitled, “A study on Determinants of Low Birth Weight Babies in Central Referral Hospital of East Sikkim ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project was accepted by Diplomat National Board (D.N.B.) towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for D.N.B. Degree in Paediatrics. This project was completed on 31 st May 2009.

(27) Dr. Satyajit Behera had undertaken a research project entitled, “Neonatal Infection in East Sikkim: A Case-Control Study ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Diplomat National Board (D.N.B.) towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for D.N.B. Degree in Paediatrics. This project was completed on 31st October 2009.

(28) Dr. Sushil Kumar Agarwal had undertaken a research project entitled, “Socio-Demographic Correlates of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Adult Population of east Sikkim: A Case-Control Study ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project was accepted by Diplomat National Board (D.N.B.) towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for D.N.B. Degree in Medicine. This project was completed on 30 th June 2009.

(29) Ms. Karma Gurmey Dolma had undertaken a research project entitled, “A Study on Default, Failure & Relapse Cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in Adult Population of Sikkim, India ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Sikkim Manipal University towards her partial fulfilment of the requirements for PhD Degree. This project was completed on 31 st December 2009.

(30) Ms. Rinchenla Bhutia had undertaken a research project entitled, “Direct detection of rpoB mutation in M tuberculosis as an early marker of treatment failures and relapses associated with MDR in Sikkim ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Sikkim Manipal University towards her partial fulfilment of the requirements for PhD Degree. This project was completed on 31st December 2009.

(31) Dr. Gauri Shankar had undertaken a research project entitled, “A Clinical Study on Cerebrovascular Accident in Central Referral Hospital of East Sikkim ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Diplomat National Board (D.N.B.) towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for D.N.B. Degree in Medicine. This project was completed on 31 st October 2009.

(32) Dr. Ankur Barua had undertaken a research project entitled, “Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Elderly: A Meta-analysis ” under direct supervision of Dr. M.K. Ghosh, Prof. & H.O.D. of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Sikkim Manipal University. This project was completed on 30th June 2009.

(33) Dr. Abhinav Rastogi had undertaken a research project entitled, “A study on Clinico-etiological Determinants of

Respiratory Distress & their immediate outcome in Neonates in Central Referral Hospital Gangtok, East Sikkim ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Diplomat National Board (D.N.B.) towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for D.N.B. Degree in Paediatrics. This project was completed on 31st October 2009.

(34) Dr. Chandra Kumar Nepal had undertaken a research project entitled, “A study on Clinico-etiological Profile and Immediate Outcome of neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates Admitted in the NICU, Department of Paediatrics, Central Referral Hospital, East Sikkim ” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Prof. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS. This project protocol was accepted by Diplomat National Board (D.N.B.) towards his partial fulfilment of the requirements for D.N.B. Degree in Paediatrics. This project was completed on 31 st October 2009.

(35) Dr. Ankur Barua had undertaken an individual research project entitled, “Ecological Impacts Related to Family Planning ”. This project was sponsored by Consumers Acting for People and the Environment Limited (CAPE) of Hong Kong. This project was completed on 30th November 2009.

(36) Dr. Ankur Barua has been appointed as a co-investigator for an analytical research project entitled, “Cognitive Impairment and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) in the elderly population of Melaka, Malaysia: A

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Case-control Study ”. This project is undertaken by the Department of Ophthalmology, Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Malaysia. This is an ongoing project scheduled to be completed by 31st March 2012.

(37) Dr. Ankur Barua has been appointed as a co-investigator for an analytical research project entitled, “Assessment of Nutritional Behaviour among Medical Students ”. This project is undertaken by the Department of Paediatrics, Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Malaysia. This is an ongoing project scheduled to be completed by 31 st March 2012.

(38) Dr. Ankur Barua has been appointed as a co-investigator for a Systematic Review project belonging to the ‘Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Diseases group’ of the Cochrane Collaboration entitled, “Zinc Supplementation Intervention in Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassemia ”. This project is undertaken by the Department of Community Medicine, Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Malaysia and was completed on 31st June 2012.

(39) Dr. Ankur Barua has been appointed as a co-investigator for a Systematic Review project belonging to the ‘Eyes and Vision group’ of the Cochrane Collaboration entitled, “Topical Non -steroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents for Macular Diabetic Cystoid Macular Oedema ”. This project is undertaken by the Department of Ophthalmology, Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Malaysia and is scheduled to be completed by 31st October 2013.

(40) Dr. Ankur Barua has been appointed as a co-investigator for a Systematic Review project belonging to the ‘Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Diseases group’ of the Cochrane Collaboration entitled, “Desmopressin Acetate (DDAVP) for Preventing Acute Bleeds during Pregnancy in Women with Congenital Bleeding Disorders ”. This project is undertaken by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Malaysia and was completed on 31st October 2012.

(41) Dr. Ankur Barua has been appointed as a co-investigator for a Systematic Review project belonging to the ‘Pregnancy & Childbirth group’ of the Cochrane Collaboration entitled, “Anti-D Administration after Spontaneous Miscarriage for Preventing Rhesus Alloimmunization ”. This project is undertaken by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Malaysia and was completed on 31st December 2012.

(42) Mr. Lim Thong had undertaken a research project entitled, “The effects of self-esteem, rumination, social support, and body dissatisfaction in predicting depression among a sample of early adolescent girls attending all-girls’ secondary schools in Penang” under direct supervision of Dr. Ankur Barua, Senior Lecturer of Community Medicine, IMU. This project protocol was accepted by International Medical University (IMU) towards fulfilment of the requirements for awarding a PhD Degree by research.

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ORGANIZATION & PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH PROGRAMMES

(1) Tribal Health Awareness & Check-up Camps in 15 villages of Udupi District, Karnataka

Funding agency: Nehru Yuva Kendra – Mangalore, an autonomous body under the

“Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

Duration: 19th January 2003 to 28th January 2003.

My roles were to get actively involved in Organization of teamwork & coordination with the students and

staff members of the Dept. Of Community Medicine, KMC, Manipal, Clinical evaluation & health education

for all participants of the camp & arranging for free drug distribution and referral services.

(2) Rural Health Check-up Camp at “Sikkim Kalyan Ashram”, Ranipool, Sikkim, INDIA

Funding agencies: Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, Rotary Club of Tadong & Rotaract Club

of Sikkim-Manipal University

Duration: 14th November 2004 (one day activity)

My roles were to get actively involved in Organization of teamwork & coordination with the students and

staff members of the Dept. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS, Sikkim, Clinical evaluation of all inmates of the

institute& arranging for free drug distribution and referral services.

(3) “Shishu Swastha Diwas” (a Child Health and Screening Camp) at Central Referral Hospital,

Sikkim, India

Funding agency: Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim & Rotary Club of Tadong

Duration: 28th November 2004 (one day activity)

My roles were to get actively involved in Organization of teamwork & coordination with the Dept. Of

Paediatrics, Skin, Dental Surgery, Ophthalmology & ENT.

Funding agencies for the following Health Camps were Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, Rotary Club

of Tadong & Rotaract Club of Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) and Sikkim Kalyan

Ashram, Ranipool (4 to 26):-

(4) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Sikkim-Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool on 12th June 2005. This camp catered to 157 needy patients.

(5) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Panchayet Bhavan, Ray village near Rumtek on 10th July 2005. This camp catered to 254 needy patients.

(6) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Ranka village on 11th September 2005. This camp catered to 298 needy patients.

(7) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Tek village, Namthang, South Sikkim on 2nd October 2005. This camp catered to 102 needy patients.

(8) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Zongu village, North Sikkim on 13th November 2005. This camp catered to 230 needy patients.

(9) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free School Health check-up camp for students of Sikkim-Kalyan Ashram at Zongu village, North Sikkim on 13 th November 2005 to celebrate the Children’s Day that year.

(10) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Busuk village, East Sikkim on 12th February 2006. This camp catered to 130 needy patients. Free Blood Grouping & Haemoglobin estimation along with screening for obesity & refractory errors of eye were done for all patients.

(11) Actively participated in organizing a Science exhibition was organized at Community Hall Complex of Gangtok, East Sikkim on 27th February 2006 to celebrate the “National Science Day 2006” for

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commemorating the discovery of “Raman Effect” by Sir. C.V. Raman. This programme was sponsored by the Sikkim State Council of Science & Technology, Gangtok, Sikkim.

(12) Actively participated in organizing & conducting an awareness camp to observe the “World Tuberculosis Day” along with a free health check-up cum drug distribution camp at Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 24th March 2006. This camp catered to 126 needy patients. Free Blood Grouping & Haemoglobin estimation along with screening for obesity & refractory errors of eye were done for all patients.

(13) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a “Cardiac Care” Camp along with a free drug distribution camp at Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 5 th April 2006. This camp catered to 110 needy patients from 10 villages around Ranipool. Free Blood Grouping & Haemoglobin estimation along with screening for obesity & refractory errors of eye were done for all patients.

(14) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check-up cum free drug distribution camp at Sang village of East Sikkim on 30th April 2006. This camp catered to 230 needy patients. Free Blood Grouping & Haemoglobin estimation along with screening for obesity & refractory errors of eye were done for all patients.

(15) Actively participated in organizing & conducting an awareness camp to observe the “World No Tobacco Day” along with a free health check-up camp at Central Referral Hospital of East Sikkim on 31 st May 2006. This camp catered to 116 new patients.

(16) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check up cum free drug distribution camp at Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 17 th June 2006. This camp catered to 105 needy patients from 4 villages around Ranipool. Screening for obesity & refractory errors of eye were done for all patients.

(17) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check up cum free drug distribution camp at Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 19 th August 2006. The camp catered to 57 patients from Marchak village of Ranipool.

(18) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check up cum free drug distribution camp at Parka village in Pakyong of East Sikkim on 11th November 2006. The camp catered to 163 needy patients.

(19) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check up cum free drug distribution camp at Padamche village in Pakyong of East Sikkim on 25th November 2006. The camp catered to 125 needy patients.

(20) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check up cum free drug distribution camp at Assam Lingze village of East Sikkim on 16th December 2006. The camp catered to 79 needy patients.

(21) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free health check up cum free drug distribution super-specialty camp at Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 11 th April 2007. The camp catered to 68 needy patients.

(22) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health Education Intervention Programme on “Personal Hygiene and Health” in association with College of Nursing in SMIMS, for primary & secondary school teachers of Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 27 th May 2007.

(23) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health Education Intervention Programme on “Child Health Care” in association with Department of Paediatrics in SMIMS, for primary & secondary school teachers of Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 28 th May 2007.

(24) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health Education Intervention Programme on “How to cope with worries” with reference to Alcohol Behaviour & Child Psychiatry, along with Department of Psychiatry in SMIMS, for primary & secondary school teachers of Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 29th May 2007.

(25) Actively participated in organizing & conducting a free Health Education Intervention Programme on “Awareness on HIV/AIDS” in association with Department of Psychiatry in SMIMS, for primary & secondary school teachers of Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim on 30 th May 2007.

(26) Actively participated in organizing & conducting free Health Education Intervention Programmes on “General Health & Hygiene, Food Hygiene & Prevention of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases and First Aid on Injury & Burns” in association with Department of Community Medicine in SMIMS, for primary & secondary school teachers of Sikkim Kalyan Ashram, Ranipool of East Sikkim during 27 th-29th June 2008.

(27) Actively participated in organizing & conducting an awareness programme on “Protecting Health from Climate Change” in association with Department of Community Medicine in SMIMS to observe the “World Health Day” on 7th April 2008 at Central Referral Hospital (CRH) of East Sikkim.

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(28) Actively participated in conducting a free Medical Camp organized by Malaysian Medical Association (Melaka Branch) in association with the Melaka Kerala Samajam (MKS) of Malaysia at Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia on 28th November 2010.

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TRAINING WORKSHOPS / SYMPOSIUMS ORGANIZED OR ATTENDED

1) First Regional Training Workshop on “Natural Disaster Management” held on 11 th November 2000 at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, Karnataka.

2) Actively participated in “Postgraduate Orientation Programme” organized by Department of Medical Education, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal during November 2000.

3) Actively participated and helped in organizing a workshop on AIDS counselling, “Coping and adapting to HIV/AIDS: A Strength Perspective of Counselling”, jointly organized by USEFI (United States Education Foundation In India) and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) held at Manipal on 10 th &11th January 2001.

4) Second Regional Training Workshop on “Medical Relief – Post Disaster Strategies” jointly hosted by Department of Clinical Psychology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal & Dr. TMA Pai Centre for Disaster Management on 28th & 29th April 2001at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal.

5) Workshop on medical writing: Trends in medical writing, Peer review and editorial process. March 27-28, 2001 MAHE (Manipal academy of higher education).

6) International symposium on cataract: Molecular and Epidemiological aspects. Manipal Academy of Higher Education. December 2 -3, 2002.

7) Actively participated in developing training materials & involved in training the Faculties of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in “Training programme on research methodology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics” organized by Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal during December 2002.

8) Clinical Trials: Design and Analysis. Dept. Of Community Medicine, KMC Manipal. December 6, 2002.9) Zonal training workshop on “Assessment of Injection Practices in India” (2002-2003): An IndiaCLEN

Program Evaluation Network Study. March 23 -25, 2003 Bangalore.10) Actively participated in symposium on “Breast Cancer Update–2003” organized by the Department of

Radiotherapy and Oncology, Shirdi Saibaba Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (A wing of Kasturba Hospital), Manipal on 29th March 2003.

11) Instrumental in developing training modules & training Postgraduate Students of Medical & Allied Health Sciences in 24hr contact training programme on “Research Methodology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics” organized by Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal on March 27-29, 2003.

12) Actively participated in Medical Education Workshop on “Evaluation System” conducted by Medical Education Unit of Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim on 12 th & 13th April 2004.

13) Instrumental in developing training modules & training nursing faculties and students in “Training programme on research methodology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics” organized jointly by College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal University of Health & Technological Sciences (SMU) in collaboration with Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS, Sikkim from 1st November 2004 till 31st December 2004.

14) Instrumental in developing training modules & training nursing faculties and students in “Basics of computer applications in Health Research” organized jointly by College of Nursing, SMU in collaboration with Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS, Sikkim from 1st January 2005 till 31st January 2005.

15) Actively participated in the national level “Cancer Registry Training Programme“ on Cancer Case Abstracting, Staging and Coding as a part of “National Cancer Registry Programme” conducted jointly by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Cancer Institute (USA) held at Gangtok in East Sikkim during 6th – 10th December 2004.

16) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Research Methodology & Epidemiology”, jointly organized by Department of Community Medicine & College of Nursing, SMIMS held on 26 th January 2005 at College of Nursing, SMIMS, Sikkim.

17) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Bio-statistics & Computer Applications of Bio-statistics”, jointly organized by Department of Community Medicine & College of Nursing, SMIMS held on 30 th

January 2005 at College of Nursing, SMIMS, Sikkim.18) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Problem solving exercises on Epidemiology & Bio-

statistics” jointly organized by Department of Community Medicine & College of Nursing, SMIMS held on 8 th

July 2005 at College of Nursing, SMIMS, Sikkim.19) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Applied Bio-statistics” jointly organized by

Department of Community Medicine & College of Nursing, SMIMS held on 12 th July 2005 at College of Nursing, SMIMS, Sikkim.

20) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Critiquing of Research Articles” organized by College of Nursing, SMIMS held on 8th September 2005 at College of Nursing, SMIMS, Sikkim.

21) Actively participated in a hands-on-training workshop on “Basic Life Support (BLS)”, organized at SMIMS during 10th & 11th December 2005 & is recognized as an accredited trainer of BLS from AHA. Registered trainers from American Heart Association (AHA) conducted the training for accreditation.

22) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Concepts of Health Research & Research Proposal Development” held on 11th February 2006, for students & faculty of SMIMS. This Workshop was organized by College of Nursing & Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim.

23) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Basics of Computer Applications in Health Research” held on 18th February 2006, for students & faculty of SMIMS. Dr. Ankur Barua, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS acted as a resource person for this workshop. A Training manual on “Basics of

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Computer Applications in Health Research” was also published during the occasion. This Workshop was organized by College of Nursing & Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim.

24) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Social Aspects of Health & Disease” held on 11 th

March 2006 for students & faculty of SMIMS. This Workshop was organized by College of Nursing & Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim.

25) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Sociology in Health Research” held on 12 th March 2006, for students & faculty of SMIMS. This Workshop was organized by College of Nursing & Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim.

26) Actively participated in a workshop on “Telemedicine” held during 7th & 8th July 2006, for faculties of SMIMS. This Workshop was jointly organized by the Department of Medical Education of Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) and Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences (SMU) of Sikkim.

27) Participated as a resource person in a workshop on “Basics of Health Research” held on 27 th August 2006 for students & faculty of SMIMS. This Workshop was organized by College of Nursing & Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim.

28) Actively participated in organizing the “Regional Task Force Workshop on Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP)” held during 31st October – 1st November 2006. This Workshop was jointly organized by the Regional Task Force for North-East India and Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences (SMU) of Sikkim.

29) Actively participated in organizing the “Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) and Essential Newborn Care” held during 12th & 13th April 2007. This Workshop was sponsored by DoNER and jointly organized by the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) and Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences (SMU) of Sikkim.

30) Actively participated in the workshop on “Research Methodology” organised by the regional Medical research Centre, N.E. Region of Indian Council of Medical Research at Dibrugarh, Assam during 24th – 26th April 2007.

31) Actively participated in organizing the “Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)” held during 19 th & 20th

May 2007. This Workshop was jointly organized by The Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences (SMU) of Sikkim.

32) International Symposium on Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD): Current Understanding & future Directions during 10th -11th November 2007, organized by Department of Psychiatry of National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

33) Actively participated in the Symposium-cum-Training Programme for “Developing Capacity Building of Young Scientist for Carrying out Basic, Clinical and Operational Research in the Field of Nutrition”, organised by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi at R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh during 9th – 11th March 2008.

34) Actively participated at the Continued Medical Education (CME) for “Awesome Pulmonology”, sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi & Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences and organized by the Dept. Of Paediatrics of SMIMS & STNM Hospital Sikkim on 24th

May 2008. 35) Actively participated at the Continued Medical Education (CME) for “Update on Respiratory Diseases in

Children”, sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi & Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences and organized by the Dept. of Paediatrics of SMIMS & STNM Hospital Sikkim on 25th May 2008.

36) Actively participated in the international workshop on “Mindfulness Practice and Stress Reduction” organized by the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education on 13 th December 2008 at Medical Complex, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.

37) Actively participated in the international workshop on “Critical Evaluation of MEQ: Hands-on Workshop” organized by the Melaka-Manipal Medical College of Malaysia on 16 th January 2010.

38) Actively participated in the workshop on “Effective Pedagogy Skills” organized by UKM Holdings at Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia during 5 th-7th February 2010.

39) Actively participated in the “OSCE Question Construction Workshop” organized by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia on 25th June 2010.

40) Actively participated in the “Medical Ethics Curriculum Review Workshop” organized by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia on 28th June 2010.

41) Actively organized and participated in the workshop on “Research Methodology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics” hosted by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia during 9 th-10th July 2010.

42) Actively organized and participated in the workshop on “Systematic Review and Cochrane Collaboration” hosted by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia on 11 th July 2010.

43) Actively participated in the “Medical Scientific Writing Workshop” organized by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia during August – September 2010.

44) Actively participated in the “ISO 9001: 2008 Auditor Training Workshop” organized by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia during 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th October 2010.

45) Actively organized and participated in the workshop on “Cochrane Protocol Preparation” hosted by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia during 19 th-21st November 2010.

46) Actively organized and participated in the workshop on “Research Methodology” hosted by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) of Malaysia during 24 th-27th January 2011.

47) Actively organized and participated in the workshop on “Data Extraction for Cochrane Systematic Review” hosted by Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) & Penang Medical College of Malaysia during 22 nd-24th

June 2011.

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48) Actively participated in the workshop on “Developing Protocol for Cochrane Systematic Review” hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lampur of Malaysia during 4 th-8th July 2011.

49) Actively participated in the “9th Primary Care Symposium” organized by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) during 19th – 20th January 2013 at Eastin Hotel, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.

50) Actively participated in the workshop on “Developing Protocol for Cochrane Systematic Review” hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lampur of Malaysia during 2nd-6th Sept 2013.

51) Actively participated in the workshop on “10 th Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Seminar” hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lampur of Malaysia during 11 th–13th Oct 2013.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED & RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED AT SEMINARS

1) Actively participated in UGC (University Grants Commission) sponsored State level Conference – “Focus on Community Health in the Health Care Systems” & played an active role in planning and displaying an exhibition of posters and reading materials on “Community Health” theme at conference venue, organized by the School of Social Work (Roshni Nilaya), Mangalore, during May 2000.

2) Actively participated & volunteered in organizing the XIII th Annual Conference of the Association of the Rural Surgeons of India at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, from 3rd to 5th November 2000.

3) Actively participated in the Xth National Conference of Behavioural Medicine Society of India, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal on October 2001.

4) XVth Annual KACH (Karnataka Association of Community Health) Conference of the KIMS Bangalore, Karnataka, India during March 13-14, 2001. Title of scientific paper presentation was “A Profile of schizophrenia and related Psychoses in patients treated at KMC Hospital, Attavar, Mangalore during March 1999 – December 2000.”

5) 31st Annual National Conference of IAPSM (Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine) at PGIMER Chandigarh, India during February 27-29, 2004. Presented a scientific paper entitled, “Prevalence of depressive disorders in geriatric population of Udupi taluk, Karnataka”.

6) XVIth Annual KACH (Karnataka Association of Community Health) Conference of the KIMS Bangalore, Karnataka, India during March 13-14, 2004. Titles of three scientific papers orally presented were – “A Study on socio-demographic correlates of geriatric depressive disorders in Udupi Taluk, Karnataka” , “A cross-sectional study on Quality of Life in geriatric population” and “A study on prevalence of Goitre among school children of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.”

7) 32nd Annual National Conference of IAPSM (Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine) & 7 th

MCIAPSM (Maharashtra Chapter of IAPSM) at Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences – Deemed University, Loni, Ahmednagar, India during February 17-19, 2005. Titles of two scientific papers orally presented were – “Screening for Psychiatric Disorders in Adult Population” and “Awareness among postgraduate students on recent advances in HIV / AIDS management.”

8) IMSACON – 2005, Annual International Conference of IMSA (International Medical Sciences Academy) at Jaipur, India during October 22-24, 2005. Titles of two scientific papers presented were – “Depression in elderly: A cross-sectional study in rural Karnataka” and “A Study on impact assessment of Health Education Intervention on Road Safety and Accident Prevention among Primary School Children of Tadong, Government School East Sikkim”.

9) Joint National Conference of IPHA (Indian Public Health Association) & IAPSM (Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine) at S. V. Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India during January 21-24, 2006. Titles of nine scientific papers presented were – “A KAP study on Alcohol Use among Adolescent students of East Sikkim”, “Screening for depression in Elderly Population of Jowai Town, Meghalaya” , “Prevalence of Substance Abuse in East Sikkim”, “Health Education Intervention on Diabetes in Adults”, “Screening for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci in East Sikkim”, “Socio-Demographic Correlates and Chronic Diseases associated with Depression in Elderly”, “Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Population of Manipur”, “A KAP study on Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in Sikkim” and “Depression & Social Problems in People with HIV / AIDS.”

10) Paediatrics Conference – 2006 [Hot Topics in Paediatrics], Siliguri, West Bengal, India during May 27-28, 2006. Title of scientific paper presentation was “Single Ventricle with Dextro-cardia in an Adolescent Female.”

11) XIXth Annual Conference of the National Environmental Science Academy (NESA) at Centre for Environment and Vocational Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India during September 16-18, 2006. Titles of four scientific papers orally presented were – “Eradication of Hansen’s Disease: Mirage or Reality”, “A Case study of Ambiguous, External Genitalia”, “A Case Report of an Unusual Foreign Body” and “An Unusual Presentation of Hb E/ β0 Thalassaemia.”

12) 94th Indian Science Congress at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu in India during 3rd-7th January 2007. Titles of two scientific papers presented were – “Hansen’s Disease in Rural Bihar: a Hidden Reality” and “Depression in elderly: Study on a Modern Silent Epidemic”.

13) 51st All India Annual Conference of Indian Public Health Association held from 19 th – 21st January, 2007 at Kolkata. Titles of two scientific papers presented were “KAP on Diabetes in adults: Health Education Intervention” and “Asthma: The Silent Killer.”

14) 34th National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) at AIIMS, New Delhi during 22 nd – 24th February, 2007. Titles of three scientific papers orally presented were – “Road Traffic and Accident Prevention: Health Education Intervention for Primary School Children of East Sikkim” , “A Pilot study on domains of quality of life in geriatric population using the WHOQOL-BREF” and “Awareness on Adolescent Health among Adolescent Girl Students of North Kolkata”.

15) 1st International Conference of the Journal of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal during May 9-11, 2007. Titles of two scientific papers for oral presentation were – “A Modern Silent Epidemic: Study on depression in Elderly” and “Health Education Intervention on Diabetes in Adults.”

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16) 33rd Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – CEZIPS-2007, during 29th-sept-1st October 2007 at Darjeeling, West Bengal. Competed for “2007 Leelabati Bholanath Award for Research in Community Psychiatry”. Title of research article for oral presentation was “Depressive Disorders in Indian Elderly Population”.

17) IMSACON – 2007, Annual International Conference of IMSA (International Medical Sciences Academy) at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in Karnataka, India during 2nd-4th November 2007. Titles of eight scientific papers orally presented were – “Atypical Presentation of a Case of Hb E/Â0thalassaemia”, “A Case of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome”, “Dextrocardia With Single Ventricle”, “Impact of health education intervention on diabetes in adults”, “Nasal carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci in healthy population of East Sikkim”, “Depression In Elderly: Meta-Analysis on a Modern Silent Epidemic”, “KAP on Health among Adolescent Girls of Kolkata” and “Evaluation of Indian version of who-five well-being index (who-5) for screening depression in elderly population”.

18) ANCIPS-2008 by the “Indian Psychiatric Society” during 2 nd-6th January 2008 at Science City, Kolkata, West Bengal. Title of research paper for oral presentation was “Depression in Elderly Indian Population”.

19) 9th IEA/SEA Regional Scientific Meeting at Dhaka, Bangladesh during 9 th-12th February 2008. Title of research article selected for presentation was “Screening for Depression in Elderly Population: Evaluation of the Indian Version of WHO-5 Well-Being Index”.

20) Actively participated in the international conference on “Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education–2008” held during 11th-12th December 2008 at the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.

21) Fourth International Symposium on Healthy Aging held during 7 th-8th March 2009 at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers in Hong Kong Main Island. This symposium was organized by the Research Centre of Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. The title of the research paper for poster presentation was “Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Elderly: A Meta-analysis”.

22) Actively participated in the international conference on Multi-disciplinary Approach to the Prevention of Domestic Violence: Social, Legal and Health Perspectives which was organized by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration and held on 27th May 2009 at Rayson Huang Theatre, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.

23) Actively participated in ‘The Melacca Ear, Nose and Throat Symposium for Primary Care Physician’ organized by Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Head & Neck Surgeons (MSO-HNS) and held on 24 th January 2010 at Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Malaysia.

24) Actively participated in ‘13th NIH Scientific Meeting’ and ‘4th National Conference for Clinical Research 2010’ organized by Associates of Clinical Research Professional Malaysia and held during 2 nd-4th June 2010 at the Royal Chulan in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.

25) Excellence in Paediatrics organized by Wiley-Blackwell and held during 2 nd – 4th December 2010 at London. The title of scientific paper selected for poster presentation was “Effectiveness of Probiotics in Health & Diseases of Children”.

26) Actively participated in ‘Managing Medico-Legal & Medical Ethics Events & Disputes: The Current Challenges’ organized by Medico-Legal Society of Malaysia and ‘MySeminars’ held during 30 th-31st December 2010 at the Putra Wold Trade Centre in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.

27) Actively participated in the ‘International Seminar on Values of Science and Spirituality in 21st Century’ organized by the Udayana University and the Indonesian Bhaktivedanta Institute Foundation on 3 rd September 2011 at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali.

28) Actively participated in the ‘Fourth International Congress of Environmental Research’ organized by the Journal of Environmental Research and Development and Gujarat Pollution Control Board during 15 th – 17th December 2011 at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India.

29) Acted as a resource person & volunteered in organizing a seminar on “Multiple Logistic Regression” by the Department of Community Medicine held at the International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil Campus in Kuala Lampur Malaysia on 30th November 2012.

30) 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2014 scheduled to be held at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore during 15th – 19th January 2014. Title of scientific research paper accepted in best abstract for poster presentation category is "Exploring the Flipped Classroom by Using Poll Everywhere".

BUDDHIST CONFERENCES ATTENDED & RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED

1) The Third International Symposium on Xuan Zang; organized by The Chinese People’s Association For Friendship with Foreign Countries, Centre of Xuan Zang Studies Daci Temple at Cheng Du, Sichuan Province of China during September19-24, 2006. Presented two scientific papers entitled, “Ven. Xuan Zang and his observations on Sickness, Death and Funeral Customs of India during Seventh Century A.D.” and “Euthanasia Practice in India as Observed by Ven. Xuan Zang.”

2) XXXIst International Buddhist Conference 2006 at Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) in Bodh Gaya of Bihar, India during 8th – 9th December, 2006. Presented two scientific papers entitled, “Buddhist Legacy in Contemporary China” and “Euthanasia Practice in Indian Culture: A Buddhist Perspective”.

3) International seminar on Atish Dipankar Srijnana organized by the “Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha” at Dhaka, Bangladesh during 22nd -23rd February 2007 and presented a research paper entitled, “Atish Dipankar Srijnana And His Quest For Bodhichitta: A Lamp For The Path To Enlightenment”.

4) International Seminar on “Buddhism and Good Governance” at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, during 2nd – 3rd March 2007. Presented two scientific papers entitled, “Euthanasia Practice: From the Perspective of Buddhist Governance” and “Governance and Buddhist Heritage of China”.

5) “National Seminar on Social Relevance of Buddhist Ethics” at International Centre for Buddhist Studies and Research in Siliguri, West Bengal during 12th -13th May 2007. Presented a scientific paper entitled, “Stem Cell Research: In Perspective of Buddhist Bioethics”.

6) XXXIInd International Buddhist Conference 2007 at Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) in Bodh Gaya of Bihar, India during 8th – 9th December, 2007. Presented a scientific paper entitled, “Buddhist Bioethics & Theological Aspects of Stem Cell Research”.

7) XXXIIIrd International Buddhist Conference 2008 at Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) in Bodh Gaya of Bihar, India during 8th – 9th December, 2008. The scientific research paper accepted for presentation was entitled, “Population Aging and Mental Health of the Elderly: A Study from the Perspective of Applied Buddhism”.

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8) International Seminar on Buddhism and Globalization organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies at the University of Delhi, India during 17th – 19th February, 2010. The scientific research paper accepted for presentation was entitled, “Applied Buddhism in Prevention of Global Economic Crisis”.

MODERATION / GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED

(1) Delivered a motivational speech on “Community Development Projects for Bengali Buddhists” at “Patiya Central Buddhist Monastery and Welfare Association” of Patiya Municipality in Chittagong, Bangladesh on 1 st March 2007.

(2) Acted as an advisor and expert coordinator in arranging and delivering a series of Health Education speeches for training primary and secondary school teachers regarding “Personal Health & Hygiene”, “Child Health Care”, “How to Cope with Worries” and “Awareness on HIV / AIDS” held at Sikkim Kalyan Ashram during 27 th -30th May 2007.

(3) Delivered a Guest Lecture on “Unity in Diversity: The Cultural heritage of India” and “Guidelines for Personality Development” at “Our lady of Fatima School of Villaverde ” of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines on 16 th July 2007.

(4) Delivered a Health Talk on “Life-skill Education in HIV / AIDS Prevention” at the workshop on “Science Spectrum for School Children”, organized by Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search in “Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Technology” of Majitar, Sikkim on 28th July 2007.

(5) Acted as a resource person for orientation training on ICD-10 for Paramedical personnel of Government of Sikkim held at STNM Government Hospital under the aegis of Health Department of the Government of Sikkim on 11 th-12th October 2007 and delivered a series of guest lectures on “Introduction to ICD-10”, Diseases of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems in Modules 16&17 and “Development of and ICD-10 & Coding Software Chronicle”.

(6) Delivered six hours of interactive and interesting guest lecture on “Epidemiological Research Methods” and “Application of Bio-Statistics in Health Care Research” to the Undergraduate & Post-graduate students of College of Nursing (CON), Manipal at Karnataka during 5th & 7th November 2007.

(7) Appointed as Moderator for panel discussion on School Health Services in India: Current Scenario at PEDICON 2009, Shillong, India.

(8) Delivered a guest lecture on “Biostatistics for Clinical Epidemiology” at the “Good Clinical Practice (GCP)” workshop held at the International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil Campus in Kuala Lampur Malaysia on 29 th September 2012.

(9) Delivered a guest lecture on “Introduction to the Cochrane Systematic Reviews” during the “Clinical Epidemiology” elective course for the Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH) training programme held at the International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil Campus in Kuala Lampur Malaysia on 3 rd December 2012.

(10) Delivered a guest lecture on “Use of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis” with special emphasis on “Introduction to the Cochrane Systematic Reviews” at the training programme entitled, “Short course on Research Management for Master’s Students (Kazakhstan)” held at the International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil Campus in Kuala Lampur Malaysia on 19th April 2013.

(11) Appointed as a chairperson for Normal Poster Presentation at the 11 th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2014 scheduled to be held at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore during 15 th – 19th January 2014.

PUBLICATIONS ON MEDICAL, IT & MANAGEMENT STUDIES

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1 Barua A. A Preliminary report on inpatient admissions. Epidemiology Dialogue 2000; 1 (1): 5.

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2Barua A., Shankar H., Jain A., Kiran N.U., Bhat V.K., Jayarama S. A Study of Schizophrenia and related Psychoses. Epidemiology Dialogue 2001; 1 (4): 76-82.

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3Ankur Barua. Tabulation of Data using SPSS package: Training Series in Epidemiology & Biostatistics. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal March 2003; Manipal, Karnataka: 15.

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4

Ankur Barua, Das Acharya, K Nagaraj, H Vinod Bhat, RSP Rao, NS Nair. Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in geriatric population of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka. Souvenir of 31st Annual National conference of Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM) 2004; Chandigarh.

Conference Proceedings NA -

5Barua A., R. Mangesh, Kumar Harsha H.N., Mathew S. Assessment of the Domains of Quality of Life in Geriatric Population. Indian Journal of Psychiatry 2005; 47(3):157-9.

PubMed 0.190 2

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J.S. Shashi, B. Ankur, K. Asha, M. Colin. A study of functional impairments among individuals in the geriatric age group visiting Kasturba hospital, Manipal and their socio-demographic correlates. Souvenir of 32nd Annual National conference of Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM) and 12 th Annual Conference of Maharashtra Chapter of IAPSM (MCIAPSM), 2005; Loni, Maharashtra: 214-5.


7 A. Barua, G.P. Jacob, S.S. Mahmood, S. Udupa, M. Naidu, P.S. Roopa, S.J. Puthiyadam. A study on screening for psychiatric disorders in adult population. Souvenir of 32nd Annual National conference of Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM) and 12 th

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Annual Conference of Maharashtra Chapter of IAPSM (MCIAPSM), 2005; Loni, Maharashtra: 111.

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A. Jain, A. Barua. Awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines against accidental exposure to HIV among post-graduates of Manipal. Souvenir of 32nd Annual National conference of Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM) and 12 th Annual Conference of Maharashtra Chapter of IAPSM (MCIAPSM), 2005; Loni, Maharashtra: 117-8.


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Ankur Barua, Das Acharya, K. Nagaraj, H. Vinod Bhat, N.S. Nair. Depression in elderly: A cross-sectional study in rural Karnataka. Souvenir of Annual International conference of International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSACON 2005) 2005; Jaipur, Rajasthan.


10Barua A., Shankar H., Jain A., Kiran N.U., Bhat V.K., Jayarama S. Hospital Based Study on Psychoses in Mangalore. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2006; 31(1).

EBSCOhost - 1

11Ankur Barua. Basics of Computer Applications in Health Research. College of Nursing, Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), 2006, Gangtok, Sikkim.

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12

Majumdar D., Barua A., Paul B. Screening for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci in East Sikkim. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 45.


13

A. Barua. A KAP Study on Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in East Sikkim. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 9.


14

A. Barua. Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Population of Manipur. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 39.


15

A. Barua. A KAP Study on Alcohol Use among Adolescent students of East Sikkim. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 40.


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A. Barua. Screening for Depression in Elderly Population of Jowai Town, Meghalaya. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 40.


17

A. Barua. Socio-demographic Correlates & Chronic Diseases Associated with Depression in Elderly. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 41.


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A. Barua. Prevalence of Substance Abuse in East Sikkim: Preliminary results from a population survey in Rural Community. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 54.


19

A. Barua. Health Education Intervention on Diabetes in Adults. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 55.


20

Sharma Y., Barua A. Depression & Social problems in People with HIV / AIDS. Souvenir of Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA) & Indian Association of Preventive & Social medicine (IAPSM), 2006; Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: 167.


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R. Pal, A. Barua. Eradication of Hansen’s Disease: Mirage or Reality. Souvenir of National Seminar on Solid Waste Management: Solutions and Concerns & XIX Annual Conference of National Environment Science Academy (NESA), September 2006; Chandigarh, Punjab, India: 59.


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R. Pal, A. Barua. A Case Study of Ambiguous, External Genitalia. Souvenir of National Seminar on Solid Waste Management: Solutions and Concerns & XIX Annual Conference of National Environment Science Academy (NESA), September 2006; Chandigarh, Punjab, India: 60.


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R. Pal, A. Barua. Case Report of an Unusual Foreign Body. Souvenir of National Seminar on Solid Waste Management: Solutions and Concerns & XIX Annual Conference of National Environment Science Academy (NESA), Sept 2006; Chandigarh, Punjab, India: 61.


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R. Pal, A. Barua. An Unusual Presentation of Hb E/β0 Thalassaemia. Souvenir of National Seminar on Solid Waste Management: Solutions and Concerns & XIX Annual Conference of National Environment Science Academy (NESA), September 2006; Chandigarh, Punjab, India: 61.


25Pal R., Barua A., Bharati D.R., Ghosh M.K. Hb E/β0 Thalassaemia with normal phenotype: A case study. Journal of Health & Medical Sciences, December 2006; 1(1): 70-3.

In-house Publication of SMIMS

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26Barua A., Pal R., Sinha N. Hansen’s Disease in Rural Bihar: a Hidden Reality. Souvenir of the 94 th Indian Science Congress, January 2007; Annamalai, Tamil Nadu, India.


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Ankur Barua, Das Acharya, K. Nagaraj, H. Vinod Bhat, N.S. Nair. Depression in elderly: Study on a Modern Silent Epidemic. Souvenir of the 94th Indian Science Congress, January 2007; Annamalai, Tamil Nadu, India.


28Bagchi S., Pal R., Barua A., Biswas R. “Asthma: The Silent Killer”. Souvenir of 51st All India Annual Conference of Indian Public Health Association, January 2007; Kolkata, West Bengal, India.


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Barua A., Pal R., Bharati D.R., das Gupta S. “KAP on Diabetes in adults: Health Education Intervention”. Souvenir of 51 st All India Annual Conference of Indian Public Health Association, January 2007; Kolkata, West Bengal, India.


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A. Barua, G.P. Jacob, S.S. Mahmood, S. Udupa, M. Naidu, P.S. Roopa, S.J. Puthiyadam. A study on screening for psychiatric disorders in adult population. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2007; 32(1):65-6.

EBSCOhost - 5

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Ankur B., Shuva D.G., Bani M., Hishey L.B., Sonam Z.S. Road Traffic and Accident Prevention: Health Education Intervention for Primary School Children of East Sikkim. Souvenir of 34th National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) at AIIMS, February 2007; New Delhi, India.


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R. Pal, A. Barua, D.R.Bharati, P. Das. Awareness on Adolescent Health among Adolescent Girl Students of North Kolkata. Souvenir of 34th National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) at AIIMS, Feb. 2007; New Delhi, India.


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Ankur Barua, Mangesh R, Harsha Kumar HN, Saajan Mathew. A Pilot study on domains of quality of life in geriatric population using the WHOQOL-BREF. Souvenir of 34th National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) at AIIMS, February 2007; New Delhi, India.


34Passang C.S., Milan T., Shuva D.G., Bani M., Ankur B. Alochol Use among Adolescent Students of East Sikkim. Journal of Health & Medical Sciences, April 2007; 1(2): 27-8.


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35

Hishey L.B., Sonam Z.S., Shuva D.G., Bani M., Ankur B. Health Education Intervention on Road Traffic and Accident Prevention for Primary School Children of East Sikkim. Journal of Health & Medical Sciences, April 2007; 1(2): 32-6.


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36 Barua A., R. Mangesh, Kumar Harsha H.N., Mathew S. A cross- EBSCOhost - 12

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sectional study on Quality of Life in Geriatric Population. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, April-June 2007; 32(2):146-7.



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Das Gupta S., Barua A., Mitra B., Bhutia H.L., Sherpa S.Z. A study on Impact Assessment of Health Education Intervention on Road Safety & Accident Prevention among Primary School Children of Tadong Government School, East Sikkim. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):267-9.

IndMed,Scopus 0.100 -

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Barua A., Acharya D., Nagaraj K., Bhat H.V., Nair N.S. Depression in Elderly: A cross-sectional study in rural South India. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):259-61.

IndMed,Scopus 0.100 4

39Ranabir Pal, Ankur Barua. A Case of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):318.


40Ranabir Pal, Ankur Barua. Atypical Presentation of a Case of Hb E/Â0thalassaemia. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):318.


41Ranabir Pal, Ankur Barua. Dextrocardia with Single Ventricle. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):318.


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Ankur Barua, Ranabir Pal, D.R. Bharati, Shuva Das Gupta. Impact of Health Education Intervention on Diabetes in Adults. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):319.


43Ankur Barua, Anirban Chakrabarti. Depression in Elderly: Meta-Analysis on a Modern Silent Epidemic. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):321.


44Ranabir Pal, Ankur Barua, Palas Das. KAP on Health among Adolescent Girls of Kolkata. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):321.


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Ankur Barua, Das Acharya, K. Nagaraj, H. Vinod Bhat, N.S. Nair. Evaluation of Indian version of WHO-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) for screening depression in elderly population. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2007; 20(4):322.


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Ankur Barua, Das Acharya, K Nagaraj, H Vinod Bhat, NS Nair. Depression in Elderly Indian Population. Souvenir of the 60 th Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, January 2008; Kolkata, India:57-8.


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Renjhen P., Das Gupta S., Barua A., Jaju S., Khati B. A study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Family Planning among the women of Reproductive Age Group in Sikkim. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of India Jan-Feb 2008; 58(1):63-7.

EMBASE - 12

48Ankur Barua, Das Acharya, K Nagaraj, H Vinod Bhat, NS Nair. Depression in Elderly Indian Population. Indian Journal of Psychiatry April 2008; 50(supplement):S21.

EBSCOhost, EMBASE, ProQuest

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49Pal R., Ghosh A., Mohanta P.K., Barua A. Single Ventricle with Dextro-Cardia in an Adolescent Female. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), April-June 2008; 21(2):73-4.


50Ranabir Pal, Ankur Barua. Prevalence of Childhood Bronchial Asthma in India. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health July-Dec 2008; 1(2):73-5.


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51Ankur Barua. Depressive Disorders in Indian Elderly Population. Souvenir of the 33rd Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – CEZIPS-2007, Sept-Oct 2008; Darjeeling, West Bengal, India:21-2.


52Ranabir Pal, Ankur Barua. Slow Epidemic of Bronchial Asthma. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2008; 21(4):219.


53

D. Majumdar, A. Barua, B. Paul. Prevalence of nasal carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci in healthy population of Gangtok, East Sikkim. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA), Oct-Dec 2008; 21 (4):191.


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Ankur Barua. Lupus Vulgaris. Mayer-Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome. In, Anoop Verma (ed). Spotters in Pediatrics, First Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. 2008, New Delhi, India: 9 & 212-4.

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55Pal R., A. Barua, Mohanta P.K., Ghosh A. Ambiguous External Genitalia of an Adolescent Reared as Female. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2009; 22(2):89-90.


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56Pal R., Sinha N., A. Barua. A Community survey on Hansen’s Disease in Rural Bihar. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2009; 22(2):79.


57Ankur Barua. Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Elderly: A Meta-analysis. Souvenir of the Fourth International Symposium on Healthy Aging, March 2009; Hong Kong.


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58 Ankur Barua. Need for a Realistic Mental Health Programme in India. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 2009; 31(1): 48-9.

PubMed - 6

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Devjyoti Majumdar, Ankur Barua, Barnali Paul. Nasal Carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci in Healthy Population of East Sikkim. Indian Journal of Community Medicine (IJCM) 2009; 34(4):364-5.

PubMed - 3

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Ankur Barua. A Study on Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Geriatric Population of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka, India. UMI Dissertation Publishing, Sept 2009; United States. ISBN: 978-1-109-40334-3.

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61Ankur Barua. Start Your Research Project Now. Sikkim Manipal University of Health Medical and Technological Sciences & Unibook Publications October 2009, Hong Kong.

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Ankur Barua, Romila Syangden, M.A. Basilio. Bioethical Aspects of Stem Cell research and Cloning. Sikkim Manipal University of Health Medical and Technological Sciences & VDM Verlag Publications March 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-24782-4.


63 Ankur Barua. Handbook of Health Research. VDM Verlag Publications March 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-24665-0.


64 Ankur Barua, Nilamadhab Kar. Screening for Depression in Elderly Indian Population. Indian Journal of Psychiatry 2010; 52(2): 150-3. PubMed 0.190 22

65Ankur Barua. Prevalence of Depression in Elderly Population of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka, India. VDM Verlag Publications 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-25363-4.


66Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Distribution of Depressive Disorders in Elderly. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice July–December 2010; 1(2):67-73.

PubMed - 8

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Ankur Barua, N. Kar, Das Acharya, K Nagaraj, H Vinod Bhat, NS Nair. Validity of WHO-Five Well-Being Index for Screening of Depression in an Elderly Indian Population. Indian Journal of Gerontology 2010; 24(2):178-86.

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Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Depressive Disorders in Elderly: An Estimation of this Public Health Problem. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2011; 24(4):193-4.


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Prachi Renjhen, Shuva Das Gupta, Ankur Barua, Shipra Jaju, Binita Khati. Family Planning Practices in Women of Reproductive Age Group. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2010; 23(2):103-4.


70Ranabir Pal, Shrayan Pal, Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh. Health Education Intervention on Diabetes in Sikkim. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010; 14(1):3-7.

PubMed - 2

71Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Socio-demographic Factors of Geriatric Depression. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 2010; 32(2):87-92.

PubMed - 12

72Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Elderly. Annals of Saudi Medicine 2011; 31(6):620-4.

PubMed 1.071 9

73Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Mental Health of Elderly: The Indian Scenario. KMC Manipal, MMMC Melaka & VDM Verlag Publications December 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-31810-4.


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M.A. Basilio, Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua. Global Ecological Footprint: An emergency Concern. Melaka-Manipal Medical College & VDM Verlag Publications December 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-28589-5.


75Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Worldwide Prevalence of Depression in Elderly. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2011; 25(1):66-75.

Open Index Initiative - 1

76Tiwari VK, Ankur Barua, Kesari SP. Socio-demographic Correlates of Respiratory Disorders in East Sikkim. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2010; 23(4):235.


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Rao RSP, Lena A, Nair NS, Kamath V, Kamath A, Ankur Barua. Effectiveness of Reproductive Health Education in Adolescent, Rural School Girls of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2010; 23(4):249-50.


78Ankur Barua, Jayant Hazarika, M.A. Basilio, Shashi Soans, Colin M., A. Kamath. Functional Impairments in Elderly. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2011; 24(2):61-3.


79 Ankur Barua, Abas ABL. Ethical Issues in Public Health. In Medical Ethics for Students: The Core Topics and Beyond. Aye SS, Said ARM,

Chapter Contribution ISBN -

29

Sahota JS, Swamenathan M, Abas ABL, Woojdy HWM, editors. 1 st Ed. Malaysia: Melaka-Manipal Medical College; 2011. ISBN: 978-983-2948-19-3.

30


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s

80

Swe KMM, Moe S, Abas ABin Lufti, Barua A, Nair NS. Zinc supplements for treating thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD009415. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009415 (protocol).

Cochrane Database of

SR6.512 1

81

Ankur Barua. MEQs in Community Medicine. In 150+ MEQs (Modified Essay Questions). Kanagasabai S, Nalliah S, Karanth KL, Nagandla K, editors. 1st ed. Malaysia: AUM Enterprise; 2011. ISBN: 978-983-43666-8-3.

Chapter Contribution ISBN -

82Ankur Barua, MK Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Depressive disorders in elderly: An estimation of this Public Healh problem. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy (JIMSA) 2011; 24(4):193-4.


83Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Chronic Co-morbidities associated with Depression in Elderly. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 2012; 5(2):145-8.


0.100 1

84

Karanth L, Jaafar SH, Kanagasabai S, Nair NS, Barua A. Anti-D administration after spontaneous miscarriage for preventing Rhesus alloimmunisation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD009617. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD009617 (protocol).


SR6.512 -

85

Swe KMM, Zin T, Bhardwaj A, Abas ABL, Barua A. The prevalence of needle sticks injury among medical students in Melaka, Malaysia, a cross-sectional study. European Journal of Scientific Research 2012; 71(2):214-20.

EMBASE, ProQuest 0.310 3

86Ankur Barua, Jayant Hazarika, M.A. Basilio, Shashi Soans, Colin M., A. Kamath. Functional Impairments in Elderly. Indian Journal of Gerontology 2012; 26(1):221-6.

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87

Karanth L, Barua A, Kanagasabai S, Nair NS. Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for preventing and treating acute bleeds during pregnancy in women with congenital bleeding disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009824. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009824 (protocol).


SR6.512 1

88

Sahoo S, Barua A, Myint KT, Haq A, Abas ABL, Nair NS. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for diabetic cystoid macular oedema. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012,

Issue 8. Art. No.: CD010009. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010009 (protocol).


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89Somsubhra De, Ankur Barua, Alpana Chhetri. Life in the Medical Career: Perception of Pre-university Students. Journal of Asian Scientific Research 2012; 2(8):404-9.

ULRICHS, Index

Copernicus, Google Scholar, Scopus

5.090 -

90

Ram S, Rajagopal N, Barua A. Effectiveness of Group Psycho-Education on Well-being and Depression among Breast Cancer Survivors of Melaka, Malaysia. Indian Journal of Palliative Care 2013; 19(1):34-9.

PubMed 0.160 -

91Ankur Barua. Methods for Decision-Making in Survey Questionnaires based on Likert Scale. Journal of Asian Scientific Research (JASR) 2013; 3(1):35-8.

ULRICHS, Index


5.090 1

92Barua A. Trend of the Prevalence of Geriatric Depression: A Modern Silent Epidemic. International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health (IJCRIMPH) 2013; 5(1):37-47.

EBSCOhost, EMBASE, Scopus

1.278 -

93A. Barua, G.P. Jacob, S.S. Mahmood. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) for screening psychiatric disorders in secondary health care. Indian Journal of Psychiatry 2013; 55(2):125-30.

PubMed 0.190 -

94

Karanth L, Jaafar SH, Kanagasabai S, Nair NS, Barua A. Anti-D administration after spontaneous miscarriage for preventing Rhesus alloimmunisation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD009617. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009617.pub2.


SR6.512 2

95Ankur Barua. Methods for Decision-Making in Survey Questionnaires with continuous variables. Education Research Journal (ERJ) 2013; 3(3):47-9.

Open Index Initiative,

Google Scholar

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96Barua A, Sharma Y, Basilio MA. Burning issue of HIV/AIDS: A Psychosocial study. International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health (IJCRIMPH) 2013; 5(7): 545:51.


1.278 -

97 Ankur Barua, Kumaraswamy Kademane, Kumar Shiva Gubbiyappa, Rohit Kumar Verma, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Sami Abdo Radman Al-Dubai. A tool for decision-making in Norm-referenced survey

ULRICHS, Index

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5.090 -

31

http://archie.cochrane.org/lfp.jsp?pk=88981146157769836397120619123651



http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009824/abstract



questionnaires with items of continuous variables. Journal of Asian Scientific Research (JASR) 2013 (in press).

Google Scholar, Scopus

98

Karanth L, Barua A, Kanagasabai S, Nair NS. Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for preventing and treating acute bleeds during pregnancy in women with congenital bleeding disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009824. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009824.pub2.


SR6.512 1

99

Sheshala R, Ying LT, Hui LS, Barua A, Dua K. Development and Anti-microbial Potential of Topical Formulations Containing Cocos nucifera Linn. Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem. 2013; 12(3): 253-64.

PubMed 0.170 -

100

Swe KMM, Abas ABL, Bhardwaj A, Barua A, Nair NS. Zinc supplements for treating thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD009415. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009415.pub2.


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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23746224

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Dua%20K%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=23746224

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Barua%20A%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=23746224

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Hui%20LS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=23746224

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Ying%20LT%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=23746224

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Sheshala%20R%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=23746224


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s

101Al-Dubai SAR, Barua A, Ganasegeran K, Jadoo SA, Rampal KG. Concurrent Validity of the Malay Version of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2013; 15(1) (in press).

PubMed 0.184 -

102Verma RK, Mittal P, Barua A, Kumar S. Hydromorphone (OROS): Its efficacy in acute and chronic pain. Scientific Research and Essays 2013; 8(35):1676-8. DOI:10.5897/SRE11.1035.

ISI, Google Scholar 0.320 -

103

Sahoo S, Barua A, Myint KT, Haq A, Abas ABL, Nair NS. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for diabetic cystoid macular oedema. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013 (in press).


SR6.512 1

104Barua A, Tiwari VK, Kesari SP. Determinants of respiratory diseases in East Sikkim. BMC Research Notes 2013; 6: 356 DOI:10.1186/1756-0500-6-356

PubMed 1.390 -

105

Singh S, Pai DR, Sinha NK, Kaur A, Soe HHK, Barua A. Qualities of an effective teacher: What do medical teachers think? BMC Medical Education 2013, 13:128. DOI:10.1186/1472-6920-13-128

PubMed 1.410 -

106

Ankur Barua, Shuva Dasgupta, Bani Mitra, Passang Chiki Sherpa, Milan Tirwa, Kumaraswamy Kademane, Kumar Shiva Gubbiyappa, Rohit Kumar Verma, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. Alcoholism among Adolescent Students of Tadong in East Sikkim. Journal of Asian Scientific Research (JASR) 2013 (in press).

ULRICHS, Index


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107

Sahoo S, Barua A. Neurocysticercosis in Children Presenting with AfebrileSeizure: Clinical Profile, Imaging and Serodiagnosis. Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo 2013 (in press).

PubMed 0.959 -

108

Somsubhra De, Pratap Kumar, Ankur Barua. Use of Rosiglitazone for Clomiphene Resistant Polycystic Ovary Sysndrome (PCOS): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Asian Scientific Research (JASR) 2013 (in press).

ULRICHS, Index


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109

Sami Abdo Radman Al-Dubai, Krishna Gopal Rampal, Ankur Barua. Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) in Two Occupational Settings in Malaysia. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research 2013 (in press).

PubMed 0.928 -

110

Ankur Barua, Kumaraswamy Kademane, Kumar Shiva Gubbiyappa, Rohit Kumar Verma, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. A tool for decision-making in Norm-referenced survey questionnaires with items of ordinal variables. International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health (IJCRIMPH) 2013 (provisionally accepted).


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1 Cited by:

Barua A, G.P. Jacob, S.S. Mahmood, S. Udupa, M. Naidu, P.S. Roopa, S.J. Puthiyadam. A study on screening for psychiatric disorders in adult population. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2007; 32(1):65-6.

EBSCOhost -

1

Sahoo S, Khess CRJ. Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Young Male Adults in India: A Dimensional and Categorical Diagnoses-Based Study. The Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease 2010; 198(12): 901.

Scopus 1.682

2

Salve H, Goswami K, Nongkynrih B, Sagar R, Sreenivas V. Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity at Mobile Health Clinic in an urban community in North India. General Hospital Psychiatry 2012; 34(2):121-6.

Scopus 3.160

3Deswal BS, Pawar A. An Epidemiological Study of Mental Disorders at Pune, Maharashtra. Indian J Community Med. 2012 Apr-Jun; 37(2): 116–21.

PubMed -

2 Cited by:

Barua A, Acharya D, Nagaraj K, Vinod Bhat H, Nair NS. Depression in elderly: A cross-sectional study in rural South India. J Int Med Sci Acad 2007;20:259-61.

IndMed -

1Grover S, Dutt A, Avasthi A. An overview of Indian research in depression. Indian Journal of Psychiatry 2010; 52(7): 178-88. PubMed 0.190

2

Mahajan M. Late life depression: A study in an urban population [unpublished dissertation (Psychiatry)]. Bangalore, India: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; 2010.

Dissertation NA

3 Cited by:

Barua A, Ghosh MK, Kar N, Basilio MA. Distribution of depressive disorders in the elderly. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2010;1:67-73. PubMed -

1Winter Y, Korchounov A, Zhukova TV, Bertschi NE. Depression in elderly patients with Alzheimer dementia or vascular dementia and its influence on their quality of life. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2011;2:27-32.

PubMed -

2

Winter Y, Epifanova-Bertschi N, Sankowski R, Zhukova TV, Oertel WH, Dodel R, Korchounov A. Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Determinants in the Urban Russian Population with Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine 2012; 43(1): 35-49.

Index Medicus,

EBSCOhost1.03

3

Wilson MKP, Muninarayanappa NV. A study to assess the effect of self-worth therapy on self-esteem, depression and quality of life among elderly in selected old age homes of Mysore [unpublished dissertation – Nursing]. Mysore, India: JSS College of Nursing; 2012.

Dissertation NA

4 Cited by:

Pal R, Pal S, Barua A, Ghosh MK. Health education intervention on diabetes in Sikkim. Indian J Endocr Metab 2010;14:3-7. PubMed -

1Wiwanitkit V. Loss of follow-up of diabetic patients: What are the reasons?. Indian J Endocr Metab 2011;15:144. PubMed -

2Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V. Returning of the diabetic patients who loss follow-up for more than 1 year: What is the reason? Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews 2012 (in press).

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%20Deswal%2BBS%5Bauth%5D

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Barua A, Kar N. Screening for depression in elderly Indian population. Indian J Psychiatry 2010, 52:150-153. PubMed -

1

Gruebner O, Khan MM, Lautenbach S, Muller D, Kramer A, Lakes T, Hostert P. A spatial epidemiological analysis of self-rated mental health in the slums of Dhaka. International Journal of Health Geographics 2011;10(1):36.

PubMed 2.620

2

Almeida, Maria de Lurdes Costa Moutinho Sobral. Ansiedade, depressão, ideação suicida, coping em idosos institucionalizados e não institucionalizados. Lisboa: Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, 2011.

Title Pub NA

3

Vasireddy N. A cross-sectional study to assess depression among elderly attending a tertiary care teaching hospital [unpublished dissertation (Psychiatry)]. Bangalore, India: M.V.J. Medical College & Research Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; 2012.

Dissertation NA

4Singh AP, Kumar KL, Reddy CMPK. Psychiatric Morbidity in Geriatric Population in Old Age Homes and Community: A Comparative Study. Indian J Psychol Med. 2012 Jan-Mar; 34(1): 39–43.

PubMed -

5

Jeyaseelan L, Kumar S, Mohanraj R, Rebekah G, Rao D, Manhart LE. Assessing HIV/AIDS Stigma in South India: Validation and Abridgement of the Berger HIV Stigma Scale. AIDS and Behavior 2012:1-10.

PubMed 3.195

6

Grübner DGO, Olbertz JH, Kulka E. A spatial epidemiological approach on well-being in urban slums – Evidence from Dhaka, Bangladesh [unpublished dissertation]. Berlin, Germany: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – Geographisches Institut; 2011.

Dissertation NA

7Maity M, Mukhhopadhyay B. Depression in Late Life: A Comparative Study among Elderly Inhabiting in Different Environmental Settings. Kolkata, India: Indian Statistical Institute; 2010: 239-50.

ISBN NA

8Kiri J, Tim MG. 6-CIT: Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test. In: Larner AJ, ed. Cognitive Screening Instruments. London: Springer; 2013: 209-18. ISBN NA

9Gruebner O, Khan MMH, Lautenbach S, Müller D, Krämer A, Lakes T, Hostert P. Mental health in the slums of Dhaka - a geoepidemiological study. BMC Public Health 2012; 12 (1): 177.

PubMed 2.00

10Pracheth R, Mayur SS, Chowti JV. Geriatric Depression Scale: A tool to assess depression in elderly. Int J Med Sci Public Health 2013; 2(1) : 31-5.

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11Mubeen S. Prevalence of Depression Among Community Dwelling Elderly in Karachi, Pakistan . IJPBS. 2012; 6 (2) :84-90. Scopus -

6 Cited by:

Barua A., R. Mangesh, Kumar Harsha H.N., Mathew S. Assessment of the Domains of Quality of Life in Geriatric Population. Indian Journal of Psychiatry 2005; 47(3):157-9.

PubMed 0.190

1 Shaji KS, Jithu VP, Jyothi KS. Indian research on aging and dementia. Indian J Psychiatry 2010; 52(Suppl1): S148-52. PubMed -

7 NAAcknowledgement (Ankur Barua) – Suri S, Verma N. Tobacco Control: The Role of Future Doctors. European Journal of Scientific Research 2011; 56(1): 124-8.

ProQuest -

8 Cited by:

Devjyoti Majumdar, Ankur Barua, Barnali Paul. Nasal Carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci in Healthy Population of East Sikkim. Indian Journal of Community Medicine (IJCM). Oct-Dec 2009; 34(4):364-5.

PubMed -

1

Goud R, Gupta S, Neogi U, Agarwal D, Naidu K, Chalannavar R, Subhaschandra G. Community prevalence of methicillin and vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in and around Bangalore, southern India. [Prevalência de Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina e à vancomicina em comunidade no entorno de Bangalore, Índia do Sul] Goud, R., Gupta, S., Neogi, Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2011; 44(3):309-12.

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Bharathi M, Padmaja IJ. Study on nasal carriage of MRSA and its antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in healthy individuals and hospitalized patients. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2012; 1(4): 302-7.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%20Jithu%2BVP%5Bauth%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%20Shaji%2BKS%5Bauth%5D

http://www.scopemed.org/?jid=67&iid=2013-2-1.000

http://www.scopemed.org/?jid=67

http://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=D8aXI2YAAAAJ&citation_for_view=D8aXI2YAAAAJ:kNdYIx-mwKoC

http://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=D8aXI2YAAAAJ&citation_for_view=D8aXI2YAAAAJ:kNdYIx-mwKoC

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/1090-7165/

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/cm1724v77034n473/

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/cm1724v77034n473/

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/?Author=Lisa+E.+Manhart

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/?Author=Deepa+Rao

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/?Author=Grace+Rebekah

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/?Author=Rani+Mohanraj

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/?Author=Shuba+Kumar

https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/?Author=L.+Jeyaseelan

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%20Reddy%2BCM%5Bauth%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%20Kumar%2BKL%5Bauth%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%20Singh%2BAP%5Bauth%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Hostert%20P%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Lakes%20T%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Kramer%20A%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Muller%20D%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Lautenbach%20S%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20MM%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Gruebner%20O%22%5BAuthor%5D

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Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Worldwide Prevalence of Depression in Elderly. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2011; 25(1):66-75. - -

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Plassman BL, Langa KM, Fisher GG, et al. Prevalence of Dementia in the United States: The aging, demographics and memory study. Neuroepidemiology 2007; 29: 125-32. Dementia in Developing Countries – A consensus statement from 10/66 Dementia Research group Int. J Geriatr.

PubMed 2.305

10 Cited by:

Renjhen P., Das Gupta S., Barua A., Jaju S., Khati B. A study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Family Planning among the women of Reproductive Age Group in Sikkim. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of India Jan-Feb 2008; 58(1):63-7.

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1Tuladhar H, Marahatta R. Awareness and practice of family planning methods in women attending gyne OPD at Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital. Nepal Medical College Journal 2008; 10(3): 184-91.

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2Sajid A, Malik S. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraception among Multiparous Women at Lady Aitchison Hospital, Lahore. Annals of King Edward Medical University 2010; 16(4):266-9.

3Kore S, Bapai A, Parikh M, Khot R, Ambiye V. Attitudes, Knowledge and Beliefs about Contraceptive Practices in Women Coming to Tertiary Hospital. Bombay Hospital Journal 2009; 51(2): 167-70.

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Maulik S, Aparajita Dasgupta A. Knowledge, perceptions and practice of ‘family planning’ methods in mothers visiting an immunisation clinic of rural Bengal, India. Indian Journal of Medical Specialties 2013 (in press).

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5Sharma V, Mohan U, Das V, Awasthi S. Socio demographic determinants and knowledge, attitude, practice: Survey of family planning. J Fam Med Primary Care 2012;1: 43-7.

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Mathe JK, Kasonia KK, Maliro AK. Assessment of Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy Practices among Postpartum Women in Butembo, Eastern DRC, and Barriers to the Adoption of Family Planning Methods. MEASURE Evaluation PRH: Working Paper Series. Chapel Hill, NC (US): Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina; 2011.

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7Mathe JK, Kasonia KK, Maliro AK. Barriers to Adoption of Family Planning among Women in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. African Journal of Reproductive Health 2011;15(1): 69:78.

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8Peyman N, Oakley D. Married Iranian Women’s Knowledge, Attitude and Sense of Self-efficacy about Oral Contraceptives: Focus Group Discussion. J Reprod Infertil 2011;12(4):281-8.

EBSCOhost 3.413

9Saluja N, Sharma S, Choudhary S, Gaur D, Pandey S. Contraceptive Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Eligible Couples of Rural Haryana. The Internet Journal of Health 2011;12(1).

11 NA

Acknowledgement (Ankur Barua) – Raj A, Nawi FNM, Wahab NSA. Comparison of Effectiveness of Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage in defining Body Composition. Singapore Medical Journal 2012; 53(6) (in press).

PubMed 0.73

12 Cited by:

Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Elderly. Annals of Saudi Medicine 2011; 31(6):620-4. PubMed 1.071

1Ramakrishnan K. Clinical Study and Management of Pseudocyst of Pancreas [unpublished dissertation (Surgery)]. Bangalore, India: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute; 2012.

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Frantzidis CA, Diamantoudi MD, Grigoriadou E, Semertzidou A, Billis A, Konstantinidis E, et.al. A Mahalanobis Distance Based Approach towards the Reliable Detection of Geriatric Depression Symptoms Co-existing with Cognitive Decline. Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations . IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 2012; 382: 16-25.

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13 Cited by:

Karanth L, Barua A, Kanagasabai S, Nair NS. Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for preventing and treating acute bleeds during pregnancy in women with congenital bleeding disorders . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009824. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009824 (protocol).

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Coppola A, Di Minno MND, Windyga J. Treatment for preventing bleeding in people with congenital bleeding disorders undergoing surgery (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD009961. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009961.

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14 Cited by:

Ankur Barua, M.K. Ghosh, N. Kar, M.A. Basilio. Socio-demographic Factors of Geriatric Depression. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 2010; 32(2):87-92.

PubMed -

1Lee WJ, Cheng YY, Liu CY, Peng LN, Liu LK, Chen LK. Dose-dependent effect of rehabilitation in functional recovery of older patients in the post-acute care unit. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2012; 54(3):e290–3.

2

Vasireddy N. A cross-sectional study to assess depression among elderly attending a tertiary care teaching hospital [unpublished dissertation (Psychiatry)]. Bangalore, India: M.V.J. Medical College & Research Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; 2012.

Dissertation NA

3Kumamoto University Repository System [unpublished dissertation (Medicine)]. Title available in Chinese language. URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2298/25223.

Dissertation NA

4Fukunaga R, AbeY, Nakagawa Y, Koyama A, Fujise N, Ikeda M. Living alone is associated with depression among the elderly in a rural community in Japan. International Psychogeriatrics 2012; 12: 179–85.

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AbeY, Fujise N, Fukunaga R, Nakagawa Y, Ikeda M. Comparisons of the prevalence of and risk factors for elderly depression between urban and rural populations in Japan. International Psychogeriatrics 2012; 24(8): 1235-41.

6Aranda ER, Monton GB, Terrer TM, Botaya RM, Campayo JG. Salud mental y relaciones sociales en población mayor rural. Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2012; 40(5):239-47.

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Barua A., R. Mangesh, Kumar Harsha H.N., Mathew S. A cross-sectional study on Quality of Life in Geriatric Population. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, April-June 2007; 32(2):146-7.

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Jadhav VS, Mundada VD, Gaikwad AV, Doibale MK, Kulkarni AP. A Study of Demographic Pattern among Geriatric Population in the Field Practice Area of Rural Health Training Centre, Paithan of Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology 2012; 3(1): 25-8.

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4Mudey A, Ambekar S, Goyal RC, Agarekar S, Wagh VV. Assessment of Quality of Life among Rural and Urban Elderly Population of Wardha District, Maharashtra, India. Ethno Med 2011; 5(2): 89-93.

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Mustafa H. A comparative study to assess the quality of life among institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly at selected urban areas of Mangalore [unpublished dissertation – Nursing]. Bangalore, India: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; 2012.

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6Aras R, Narayan V, D’Souza N, Veigas I. Social Aspects of Geriatric Health: A Cross Sectional Study at Rural Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Int J Health Rehabil Sci. 2012; 1(2): 69-73.

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Sharma VK, Jagawat S, Midha A, Jain A, Tambi A, Mangwani LK, Sharma B, Dubey P, Satija V, Copeland JRM, Lepping P, Lane S, Krishna M, Pangaria A. The Global Mental Health Assessment Tool-validation in Hindi: A validity and feasibility study. Indian J Psychiatry 2010; 52(4): 316–9.

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5Nayar US, Das S. Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in Contemporary India. Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2012): 337. PubMed 0.883

6Bikkina N. Public health perspective of common mental disorders. The social engineer 2013 (in press).

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Swe KMM, Moe S, Abas ABin Lufti, Barua A, Nair NS. Zinc supplements for treating thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD009415. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009415 (protocol).

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PUBLICATIONS ON BUDDHIST STUDIES

(1) Barua A. Bibliotherapy: An Aide to Community Medicine in Indian scenario. College Libraries. West Bengal College Librarians’ Association 2000; 16(I&II): 6-10.

(2) Barua A. The Buddhist Approaches to Bibliotherapy for Community Treatment. Jagajjyoti: Sanghanayaka Dharmapala Mahathera Felicitation Volume. Bauddha Dharmankur Sabha 2000; Kolkata: 72-6.

(3) Ankur Barua. A Note on Stem Cell Research and Buddhist Ethics: A Perspective Study. Bodhi Bharati , 2002; Kolkata, 35.(4) Ankur Barua. Bio-ethics Love and Compassion: A Biomedical Study. Bodhi Bharati: Golden Jubilee Collection 2003;

Kolkata: 127-8.(5) Ankur Barua. Population aging and its problems: A perspective study. Bodhi Bharati, 2004; Kolkata: 53-4.(6) Ankur Barua. Xuan Zang and Euthanasia. Bodhi Bharati, 2005; Kolkata:66-9.(7) A. Barua. Ven. Xuan Zang and his observations on Sickness, Death and Funeral Customs of India during

Seventh Century A.D. Souvenir of the Third International Symposium on Xuan Zang. The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries & Centre of Xuan Zang Studies Daci Temple, Sept. 2006; Cheng Du, Sichuan Province, China: 561-3.

(8) A. Barua. Euthanasia Practice in India as Observed by Ven. Xuan Zang. Souvenir of the Third International Symposium on Xuan Zang. The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries & Centre of Xuan Zang Studies Daci Temple, September 2006; Cheng Du, Sichuan Province, China: 564-8.

(9) Ankur Barua. Euthanasia Practice in Indian Culture: A Buddhist Perspective. Legacy of Buddhism in national cultures. International Buddhist Conference. Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple), December 2006; Bodhgaya, Bihar, India:167-72.

(10) Ankur Barua. Community Health & Social Customs of India as revealed in the itinerary of Xuan Zang of the Seventh Century A.D. Bodhi Bharati, 2006; Kolkata: 58-9.

(11) Ankur Barua. Timeline of Buddhist Heritage in China. Sambodhi (2550 th Buddha Jayanti Issue) Feb 2007;13(13):54-60.(12) Ankur Barua. Buddhist Bioethics & Theological Aspects of Stem Cell Research. Souvenir of the XXXIIth International

Buddhist Conference. Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple), December 2007; Bodhgaya, Bihar, India: 92-105.(13) Ankur Barua. Euthanasia Practice in India as Observed by Xuan Zang. Jagajjyoti: 2550 Buddha Jayanti Volume. Bauddha

Dharmankur Sabha 2007; Kolkata: 137-40.(14) Ankur Barua. Buddhist Bioethics Related to Euthanasia Practice. Jagajjyoti: Centenary Volume. Bauddha Dharmankur

Sabha 2008; Kolkata: 91-3.(15) Ankur Barua. Stem Cell research: In Perspective of Buddhist Bioethics. Sambodhi (Special Issue) Feb 2008; Bodhgaya,

Bihar, India (in press). (16) Ankur Barua. Concept of Bodhichitta. Jagajjyoti. Bauddha Dharmankur Sabha 2008; Kolkata (in press).(17) Ankur Barua. Bio-ethical Issues on Stem Cell Research and Buddhist Ethics: A Study from the Perspectives of Pali

Literature. Gyanayani: International Issue Based on Buddhism 2008; 5(4): 352-8.(18) Ankur Barua. Quantum and the Abhidhamma. Journal for Interdisciplinary Research on Religion and Science July 2009;

5.(19) Ankur Barua. Pali for Beginners. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & Unibook Publications August 2009; Hong Kong.(20) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism in Modern Science: Episode 1. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin

Kok Yuen & VDM Verlag Publications April 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-25248-4.(21) Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Iconography of Amoghapāśa: The Bodhisatta of Compassion. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok

Yuen & Unibook Publications August 2009; Hong Kong.(22) Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Disappearance of Buddhism from India: Examination of Contributing Factors. Buddhist Door,

Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM Verlag April 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-24867-8.(23) Ankur Barua, N. Testerman, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism: The Foundation of Our True Understanding. Buddhist Door,

Tung Lin Kok Yuen & Unibook Publications October 2009; Hong Kong.(24) Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism: Application of Emptiness in Modern Science. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok

Yuen & Unibook Publications October 2009; Hong Kong.(25) Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism in Modern Mathematics. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & Unibook

Publications October 2009; Hong Kong.(26) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. Buddhism Flourishes in Hong Kong. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen &

VDM Verlag Publications February 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-24029-0.(27) Ankur Barua, D.K. Barua, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism: Phenomenal and Mental Cultivation. Bodhi Journal 2009; 14.(28) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism in Self-Cultivation. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen &

Unibook Publications December 2009; Hong Kong.(29) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. Prevention of Global Economic Crisis in Perspective of Applied Buddhism.

Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & Unibook Publications January 2010; Hong Kong.(30) Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Amoghapāśa: The Bodhisatta of Compassion. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM Verlag

Publications March 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-24548-6.(31) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. Self-Cultivation without Self. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM

Verlag Publications March 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-24944-6.(32) Ankur Barua. Learn the Fundamentals of Pāli. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM Verlag Publications August

2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-29376-0.(33) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. Applied Buddhism in Modern Mathematics. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok

Yuen & VDM Verlag Publications September 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-30139-7.(34) M.A. Basilio, Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua. Foundation of Our True Understanding through Applied Buddhism.

Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM Verlag Publications October 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-31106-8.(35) Ankur Barua. Nava-Nalanda Mahavihara: An Undying Heritage of India. Nalanda 2010; Nalanda and Cultural Heritage

Volume: 231-2.(36) Ankur Barua, Nicolas Testerman, M.A. Basilio. The Yogācāra Consciousness. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM

Verlag Publications December 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-32380-1.(37) Dipak Kumar Barua, Ankur Barua, M.A. Basilio. Glorification of the Buddha and the Bodhisatta in Theravāda Buddhism.

Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & VDM Verlag Publications December 2010; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-28193-4.(38) Ankur Barua. Nava Nalanda Mahāvihāra: An underlying heritage of India. Nalanda: Buddhism and Indian cultural Journal

2010;Buddha Purnima Issue: 231-2.(39) Ankur Barua. Buddhist Perspectives of Bioethics: Stem Cell Research and Cloning. Prajna: A journal of Bodhgaya Temple

Management Committee 2012; Buddha Jayanti Issue: 62-3.(40) Ankur Barua. Buddhist concepts of toleration and human rights as revealed in the inscriptions of Asoka. Prajna: A journal

of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee 2013; Buddha Jayanti Issue: 41-8.

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(41) Ankur Barua, Dipak Kumar Barua, M.A. Basilio. When the Buddha answered with his silence: The unanswered questions in Buddhism. Buddhist Door, Tung Lin Kok Yuen & LAP Lambert Academic Publishing September 2013; Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-46000-5.

EDITOR / REVIEWER OF INTERNATIONAL INDEXED JOURNALS

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Month & Year International Indexed Journal / Organization

Highest Indexin

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Impact

Factor

1 Reviewer May 2009 International Psychogeriatrics PubMed 2.24

2 Reviewer Oct 2009 Bulletin of the World Health Organization PubMed 5.4

3 Reviewer Oct 2009 Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioural Health CAS -4 Reviewer Apr 2010 Annals of Saudi Medicine PubMed 1.071

5 Reviewer May 2010 International Journal of Public Health PubMed 2.539

6 Reviewer Aug 2010 International Journal of Epidemiology PubMed 6.414

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9 Reviewer Oct 2010

Cochrane Collaboration for Systematic Reviews: Appointed as reviewer for the ‘Cystic Fibrosis & Genetic Diseases Group’, ‘Pregnancy & Childbirth Group’, ‘Menstrual Disorders and Sub Fertility Group’, ‘Stroke Group’, ‘Heart Group’, ‘Epilepsy Review group’ ‘Acute Respiratory Infections Review Group’, ‘Airways Group’, ‘Pain Palliative and Supportive Care Group’, ‘Sexually Transmitted Infections Group’, ‘Skin Group’, ‘Peripheral Vascular Diseases Group” & ‘Eyes and Vision Group’.

Cochrane

Database of SR

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10 Consumer Referee Jul 2011 Cochrane Consumer Network

Cochrane

Database of SR

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11 International Referee Jul 2011 ‘Panel of International Referees’ for Cochrane Pregnancy and

Childbirth Group

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16 Reviewer Dec 2012 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine PubMed 4.774

17 Reviewer April 2012 Global Journal of Medical Research

18 Reviewer July 2013 BMC Psychiatry PubMed 2.230

EXPERIENCES IN SERVING AS OFFICE-BEARER OF INTERNATIONAL NGOs

(1) Unanimously elected as Charter Member and the First Centennial Secretary of the club, he had served for three

consecutive terms during the years 2004-2007 as Secretary of “Rotary Club of Tadong” in Sikkim, a wing of the

“Rotary International (RI)” (Rotary District 3240, Club Number C000066654) Rotary International ID No. 6201186

from 1st July 2004 till 30th April 2007 and actively involved in “Pulse Polio Immunization Programme” towards eradication of

Polio.

(2) Appointed as an expert for the “Child Health and Nutrition Knowledge Network (CHNKN)” which is an initiative of

the international foundation entitled, “Child Health Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI)”. The focus of this

organization is on betterment of child health and nutrition research in low and middle-income countries.

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OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES

(1) Appointed as “Additional Warden” of Boys’ Hostel of Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) from 1 st

February 2007 to 31st August 2008.(2) Served as an active member of the ‘Dean’s Committee’, ‘Research Committee’, ‘OSCE Committee’, ‘Arts &

Cultural Committee’ & ‘Cafeteria Committee’ of the Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) in Malaysia from 1 st July 2010 to 30th November 2011.

(3) Served as a “Module Coordinator” for the “Public Health Practice” and “Medical Sociology” modules during the second semester of MScPH course at IMU, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia from March 2012 till date.

(4) Serving as a “Coordinator” for the “AIR” and “Portfolio” components for the MBBS course at IMU, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia from 1st December 2012 till date.

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MEMBERSHIPS OF RENOWNED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

1. Life-Member of Indian Public Health Association (MIPHA) – Membership No. 4020 – Since 11 th February 2005.

2. Life-Member of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (MIAPSM) – Membership No. L1863.

3. Life-Member of Indian Science Congress Association (MISCA) – Membership No. 10750 (93 rd to 97th sessions).

4. Life Member of International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) – Membership No. 121 – Since 20 th May 2005.

5. Life Member of John Snow Society (UK) – Membership No. 1259– Since January 2006.

6. Life Member of Indian Society for Malaria and Other Communicable Diseases (MISMOCD) – Memb. No. LM/272/2006

7. Life Member of National Environmental Science Academy (MNESA) – Membership No. 976 – Since 7 th July 2006.

8. Life Member of Indian Psychiatric Society (MIPS) – Since July 2006.

9. Life Associate Member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (MIAP) – AL/2006/B-183.

10. Life Member of Indian Society of Medical Statistics (MISMS) – Membership No. – 200649/LM – Since August 2006.

11. Member of International Epidemiological Association (MIEA) – Since 1 st January 2007.

12. Member of Alumni Association of the Centre of Buddhist Studies, the University of Hong Kong – Since August 2009.

13. Member of Hong Kong University Alumni Association (MHKUAA) – Membership No. – 102-09190 – Since 16 th September

2009.

14. Member of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMMA) – Membership No. – F2963535 – since October 2010.

15. Member of International Psychogeriatric Association (MIPA) – Since March 2011.

16. Member of Malaysian Primary Care Research Group (MMPCRG) – Since 4 th April 2011.

17. Member of Society of Biological Psychiatry (MSOBP) – Since 28 th June 2012.

18. Member of Society of Epidemiologic Research (MSER) – Membership No. – 13SER-05747 - Since 23rd April 2013.

MEMBERSHIPS OF RENOWNED BUDDHIST ORGANIZATIONS

1. Life Member of Bauddha Dharmankur Sabha (The Bengal Buddhist Association) – Since 17 th May 2005.

2. Life Member of International Meditation Centre, Buddhagaya – Since December 2005.

3. Life Member of Maha Bodhi Society of India – Membership No. 2769 – Since 11 th January 2006.

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AWARDS (Academic)

(1) Obtained 82.4% marks and secured 75 th rank in State Level in the Secondary Examination (10 th stnd.)

conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal, in the year 1991 and was

awarded the “National Scholarship” for outstanding performance in the same examination.

(2) Obtained 74.5% marks and secured 141th rank in State Level in the Higher Secondary Examination (12 th

stnd.) conducted by the West Bengal Board of Higher Secondary Education, West Bengal in the year 1993

and was awarded the “National Scholarship” for outstanding performance in the same examination.

(3) Won the best paper award for co-authoring a scientific article entitled , “A study on prevalence of Goitre

among school children of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka,” presented at the XVIth Annual

KACH (Karnataka Association of Community Health) Conference held at KIMS Bangalore,

Karnataka, India, March 13-14, 2004.

(4) Was awarded a prestigious fellowship by The Supreme Governing Body of the Academy of General

Education, Manipal Karnataka, India as “Fellow of the Academy of General Education”- (FAGE) on 12th

April, 2000.

(5) Was awarded a prestigious fellowship by The Royal Asiatic Society, London, UK as “Fellow of the Royal

Asiatic Society” – (FRAS) on 14th April, 2005.

(6) Has qualified the UGC-NET examination held on 26th June 2005, on Social Medicine & Community Health and

was awarded the prestigious certificate of eligibility for lectureship in Universities / Institutions throughout

the country by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and National Educational Testing (NET) Bureau of

New Delhi, India.

(7) Was awarded a prestigious Accreditation Certificate on Trainer for Basic Life Support (BLS) for the years

2005-2007 by The American heart Association, on 10 th December 2005.

(8) Was awarded a prestigious fellowship by The Royal Institute of Public Health, London, UK as “Fellow of the

Royal Institute of Public Health”- (FRIPH) on 18th January, 2006 (Membership No. – 26231).

(9) Received the prestigious Felicitation award from “Patiya Central Buddhist Monastery and Welfare

Association” of Patiya Municipality in Chittagong, Bangladesh on 1st March 2007.

(10) Was awarded a prestigious certificate on Provider for Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for the

years 2007-2010 by The Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) in accordance with the standard of The

American heart Association, on 20th May 2007.

(11) Received the prestigious “Tung Lin Kok Yuen Postgraduate Scholarship in Buddhist Studies during

the year 2008-2009” by the Li ka Shing Foundation of the Centre of Buddhist Studies of the University of

Hong Kong on 13th June 2008.

(12) Received the prestigious “2007 Leelabati Bholanath Award for Research in Community Psychiatry” for the

original research article entitled, “Depressive Disorders in Indian Elderly Population” at the 34th

Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – CEZIPS-2008, during November 2008 at Bodh Gaya, Bihar,

India.

(13) Received the prestigious “Commendation Certificate” from the Vice-Chancellor as a mark of recognition for

national award for the original research article entitled, “Depressive Disorders in Indian Elderly

Population” at the 12th Prize Presentation Ceremony of the University of Hong Kong on 25th April 2009.

(14) Was awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Global earth Society for Environmental Energy and

Development, Bhopal, India as “Fellow of the Global earth Society for Environmental Energy and

Development”- (FGSEED) during February, 2012 (Membership No. – F/110/12).

(15) Received the prestigious “Best Lecturer for Health Care Research of the year (2012)” award at the “Time

Research Media Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012” on 26 th December 2012 at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi, India.

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(16) Won the third position in junior research award for co-authoring a scientific article entitled , “Radiographic

Evaluation of Technical Quality of Root Fillings,” presented at young scientist research project

presentation at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia during October 2013.

(17) Nominated for the prestigious “Best Lecturer for Health Care Research of the year (2013)” award at the

“Worldwide Achievers Healthcare Excellence Awards 2013” on 20 th December 2013 at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi, India.

AWARDS (Fine Arts)

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Category Award Position Competition Year

1. InternationalPresident of India’s Silver

Medal

Second(Painting)

Shankar’s International Children’s’ Art Competition (senior level)

1988

2. International Bronze MedalThird

(Painting)Young Envoys International, Hyderabad, India (senior level)

1990

3. InternationalCertificate of

MeritFourth

(Painting)Young Envoys International, Hyderabad, India (senior level)

1988

4. National Gold MedalFirst

(Painting)All India Camel Color Contest(senior level)

1989

5. National Gold MedalFirst

(Painting)22nd. Palli Cultural Organization, Kolkata, India (senior level)

1988

6. National Bronze MedalThird

(Painting)Navrang Chitrakala Niketan, Vellatur, India (senior level)

1988

7. NationalCertificate of Excellence

Fourth(Painting)

Nehru Museum All India Sit & Draw contest, Kolkata, India (Junior level)

1988

8. NationalCertificate of Excellence

Ninth(Painting)

22nd. Palli Cultural Organization, Kolkata, India (senior level)

1989

9. NationalCertificate of

MeritEighth

(Painting)Nehru Museum All India Sit & Draw contest, Kolkata, India (Junior level)

1982

10. NationalCertificate of

MeritFourth-Eighth

(Painting)All India Camel Color Contest(Junior & senior levels)

1985-1988

11. State Bronze MedalThird

(Painting)

“Karmayatra” – Interact Club of La Martenere, Kolkata, India (Junior Level)

1982

12. School Gold MedalFirst

(Painting)“Odessy” – Hindi High School, Kolkata, India

1992

13. College Silver MedalSecond

(Painting)

“Alchemy” – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India (senior level)

1995

14. College Gold MedalFirst

(Painting)Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India (senior level)

1996



1997



1998

17. College Bronze MedalThird

(Sketching)Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India (senior level)

1998

18. College Gold Medal

First(Painting &

Clay Modelling)

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India (senior level)

1999

19. College Silver MedalSecond

(Sketching)Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India (senior level)

1999

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(Painting)“Utsav” – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India (senior level)

2003

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SPECIFIC SUBJECTS OF INTEREST FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

(1) Epidemiology & Biostatistics, (2) Community Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology,

(3) Community Development, (4) Environmental Health, (5) Medical Education & Research

Methodology, (6) Health Care Management, (7) Applied Buddhism in Public Health Perspectives,

(8) Buddhist Psychology.

FOREIGN COUNTRIES VISITED

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Country

(Place of visit)Period of Visit Purpose

1.China

(Chengdu, Sichuan

Province)

17th to 27th September

2006

To present 2 scientific papers at The Third International Symposium on Xuan Zang; organized by The Chinese People’s Association For Friendship with Foreign Countries, Centre of Xuan Zang Studies Daci Temple at Cheng Du, Sichuan Province of China.

2.Bangladesh

(Dhaka)

20th February to 4th March,

2007

To present scientific papers at – (a) International seminar on Atish Dipankar Srijnana organized by the “Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha” at Dhaka, Bangladesh and (b)International Seminar on “Buddhism and Good Governance” at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3.Philippines

(Manila, Nueva

Vizcaya & Baguio)

(a) 12th to 21st July 2007

(b) 21st May to 31st May

2011

To deliver a Guest Lecture on “Unity in Diversity: The Cultural Heritage of India” and “Guidelines for Personality Development” at “Our lady of Fatima School of Villaverde” of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines on 16 th July 2007.

To pay a courtesy visit to the “Bintawan National High School, Villa Verde” of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines on 26 th

May 2011.

4. Hong Kong

(Pokfulam & Mong

Kok)

11th September 2008 to

29th November 2009

To pursue a one year, full-time course on Master of Buddhist Studies from the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong. This was followed by the issue of work permit by the Hong Kong Immigration.

5. Malaysia

(Melaka)29th November 2009 till

date

Appointed as an Associate Professor of Community Medicine at Melaka-Manipal Medical College at Melaka, Malaysia after the issue of work permit by the Malaysian Immigration.

6. Singapore

(a) 26th to 28th February

2010

(b) 30th April to 3rd May

2011

Attended a guest lecture by ISKCON on ‘Spirituality & Science in Hindu Philosophy’ at National University of Singapore (NUS).

To pay a courtesy visit to “Little India” and “Marina Bay Sands” of Singapore during 1st to 2nd

May 2011.

7. Nepal

(Kathmandu)

13th to 16th December

2010For PhD registration at the Lumbini Buddha University (LBU).

8. Bali 29th Aug to 5th Sept 2011 Attended “International Seminar on Values of Science & Spirituality in 21st Century” at Udayana University, Denpasar on 3rd September 2011. Also

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(Indonesia) participated in the ISKCON “Ratha Yatra” festival on 4th September 2011.

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INTERESTS / HOBBIES

- Painting (both commercial & fine arts), Handicrafts, Embroidery & Clay Modelling

- Photography (freelance, portrait, nature, festival, digital, night photography, special

effects)

- Music (eastern semi-classical vocal), Synthesizer & Mouth Organ (Eastern Instrumental)

- Poetry Writing (English & Bengali)

- Usui System of Reiki Natural Healing ( First Degree)

- Cooking (North Indian style) & Dessert-Making

- Chess, Soccer, Cricket & Badminton

PASSPORT DETAILS

Passport Number : F2963535

Place of Issue : Kolkata, West Bengal, India (Issued by Regional Passport Officer)

Date of Issue : 11th July 2005

Date of Expiry : 10th July 2015

Status : Emigration check not required

HONG KONG ID DETAILS

Hong Kong ID No. : R681431(9)

Date of Issue : 19th September 2008

MALAYSIAN TEACHING PERMIT DETAILS

Validity Period : 05/02/2010 to 04/02/2015

Date of Issue : 05/02/2010

Issued by : Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

DRIVING LICENSE DETAILS

Type of License : Light Motor Vehicle License

Driving License Number : 1966 / C / 221 / P7 / 00: 4861

Place of Issue : Karkala, Karnataka, India

Date of Issue : 18/10/2001

Date of Expiry : 17/10/2021

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LIST OF REFEREES

Sl. No.

Name of Referee(Contact Number)

DesignationName of

Department

Name of institute

(University)Location

1.

Bruce G. Trigg

Phone: +1-505-841-4112 Fax: 505-841-4147

Email: [email protected]

Medical Director

STD Program, District 1

New Mexico Department of

Health

1111 Stanford Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, US

2.

Dr. Nilamadhab Kar

Phone: +44-1902-569243

Email: [email protected]

Consultant Psychiatrist

Psychiatry Corner House Resource Centre

300 Dunstall Road, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV6 0NZ, UK

3.

Brigg. Dr. M.K. Ghosh

Mobile: +91-9434241163Email: [email protected]

Professor & HOD

Community Medicine

Sikkim Manipal University of

Health, Medical & Technological

Sciences

Dept. of Community Medicine,Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS),5th Mile Tadong, Gangtok – 737 102Sikkim, India

4.Dr. D.K. Jha

Mobile: +91-9434356200Email: [email protected]

Professor & HOD Physiology

Sikkim Manipal University of

Health, Medical & Technological

Sciences

Dept.of Physiology,Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS),5th Mile Tadong, Gangtok – 737 102Sikkim, India

5.

Ven. Dr. Bhikshu Satyapala

Tel : +91-11-27667003, Mobile : +919968218648Email :

[email protected] [email protected]

Professor & HOD

Buddhist Studies

University of Delhi

Delhi – 110 007. India

6.Dr. H.S. Shukla

Tel : +91-542-2369180, Mobile : +919935346442

ProfessorPali &

Buddhist Studies

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi – 221 005Uttar Pradesh. India

7.Ven. Dr. Jing Yin

Tel: 2241 5019Email: [email protected]

Professor & Ex-Director

Centre of Buddhist Studies

The University of Hong Kong

Room No. – 206,2/F, May Hall, The Centre of Buddhist Studies, HKU, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

8.

Dr. Lakshmi N. Naik

Mobile: +60176858609Email: [email protected]

Professor MedicineMelaka-Manipal Medical College

(MMMC)

Jalan Batu Hampar,Bukit Baru,Melaka – 75150.Malaysia

Declaration:

I hereby declare that all the above-mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge &

belief. - Dr. Ankur

Barua

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