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A Triad Frame Approach for Assessment of Evacuation Speed of the Evacuee during Emergency Evacuation in Process Industry
Abstract: The assessment of the safety level of industry during emergency is the core of fire safety engineering as well as in people’s safety. According to the performance based design approach, this task can be addressed by calculating the available speed, which is the from ignition to the moment when the condition of the given environment become untenable and the speed needed by evacuee to escape safely which is known in …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Assessment of Air Quality Index using High Volume Sampler for Nasik City
Abstract: Seismic Information on air quality in urban areas represents an important objective to raise awareness and participation of citizens towards those measures aimed at containing and reducing vehicular traffic. For several years at the international level, evaluation procedures have been adopted by indices. One of the first synthetic indices, adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), have established an exchange of information from networks and individual stations measuring …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Assessment of Fire Safety Measures in Multi-functional High-rise Structures for Enhanced Fire Protection
Abstract: The complex nature of multiple-use high-rise buildings poses significant challenges for ensuring fire protection, given their functional diversity, intricate design, and substantial economic value. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the physical fire protection systems installed in fourteen randomly chosen commercial high-rise buildings located in Indore. The primary focus is on optimizing these systems within the framework of industrial safety engineering principles. Various methods were employed, including physical …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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ASSESSING RISKS OF FIRE ITS CONSEQUENCE MODELLING AND DETECTION SYSTEMS FOR OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES
Abstract: Offshore industries are well recognized all over the world for its complex conditions, geometry, robustness, and rigidness. A small mistake can immediately escalate to catastrophe, of all the accidents reported till date fire is the most frequently reported one. Major accidents like the Deepwater Horizon, piper alpha has taught entire crude industry a lesson on how important it is to prevent fire occurrence. therefore, it is necessary to study fire …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Preference assessment of energy and momentum equations over 2D-SKM method in compound channels
Abstract: Gradually varied flow in channels could be assessed and investigated from both the energy and momentum equations standpoints. Depending on what method is implemented, the computational results could be different. Currently, there is an ambiguity on the preference of utilizing the energy and momentum equations standpoints. This study attempts to respond to this ambiguity and the question that among these pair viewpoints which one would provide a closer solution to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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DEM Development using Geographic Information System for Topographic Assessment
Abstract: Topography of the earth surface plays a vital role in the distribution of water within the natural land surfaces. This includes various hydrological processes like surface runoff, infiltration and evaporation. The quantitative assessment of these processes mainly depends upon the topography of the surfaces. Many topographic features can be computed directly from Digital Elevation Model (DEM). Assessment of topography manually is generally tedious, time consuming and often subject to error. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Assessing Flow Pattern of Sabarmati River Portion at Hirpura Barrage Site Gujarat, India Using HEC-RAS Hydrodynamic Models and Physical Models
Abstract: A barrage is proposed to be constructed across river Sabarmati, 60 km downstream of Daroi dam to create reservoir within the bank for recharging and meeting water demand of nearby areas. For analyzing the flow pattern and assessing the hydraulic parameters of Hipura barrage on Sabarmati river near Hirpura village of Mehsana District of Gujarat, a 3D physical model with geometrically similar scale 1:80 for river reach 3 km (1 …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Assessment of Scouring of Bank of River
Abstract: The thrust of water due to standing water and velocity of flow are taken. In flood cases, more depth of water and more velocity are to be taken and it is seen whether the embankment is safe or not. The maximum velocity of flow = 1.2 d taken where d is the depth of flow of water. The bearing strength of the soil of the embankment should be taken against …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Assessing the Durability of Stone Matrix Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) is widely used throughout the world as one of the preferred asphalt surfacings. The local specifications define asphalt concrete durability based on maximum loads at failure. Therefore, it is required to assess the durability of the road surface materials of SMA and their ability to resist operational effects in terms of environmental impact. In this investigation, the durability of stone matrix asphalt concrete was assessed in …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Assessment of Standardization and Quality Control of Saurashtri by Using Ancient and Modern Methods
Abstract: Rasaushadhis are an important part of Ayurvedic treatment. These medicines are one of the tool by which dreadful diseases are eradicated. Genuine and standard medicine can only serve this purpose. Standardization should most preferably be checked for the material which is available in varieties. Sauratri is a drug included in the group of Uparas varga. There are varieties of samples of sauratri available in the market and being used by …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Assessment of Practices of Nursing Personnel Regarding Insertion, Care and Removal of Indwelling Catheter
Abstract: AbstractUrinary catheterization is a routine medical procedure that facilitates direct drainage of the urinary bladder. Around one-fourth of the hospitalized patients are catheterized during their hospital stay. The study was carried out to assess the practices of nursing personnel regarding insertion, care and removal of indwelling catheter in a tertiary care hospital. 22 nurses were enrolled and comparison was made between their self expressed and their observed practices regarding catheterization. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Modified Delphi Technique: Content validity of the Pressure ulcer risk assessment tool
Abstract: A study was undertaken to develop the risk assessment tool for prediction of pressure ulcer. Content validity of the tool was done through modified Delphi technique. The Delphi is an interactive process designed to combine expert’s opinion into group consensus. Panel of experts was selected and three rounds of Delphi were completed for content validation. The I-CVI was ranged from 0.86 to 1. The content validity index of risk assessment …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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“A Descriptive study to assess the age-related problems among elderly people residing in Village Dhianpura (Punjab).”
Abstract: Aim of the study: The aim of present study was to assess the age-related problem in elderly people. Background: Aging is a developmental phenomenon of bringing along a number of changes in the physical, psychological and social condition. As the age increases many elderly people face lot of the problems related to health which includes physical, mental and social health. This is the stage of life in which person depends …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Assess the Prevalence of Depression among Nursing Students in a Selected College
Abstract: Nursing students, in particular, pass through many stressful situations during various stages of their academic course. In view to this, a descriptive study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of depression among nursing students. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of depression among nursing students and to find out the association between the prevalence of depression among college students with their selected demographic variables. Descriptive design …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Nutritional Assessment and the Health of Toddlers (1–3 year) in Urban and Rural community of Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Abstract: Toddlerhood is difficult exiting interesting period of life. Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range. The study sample was 500 toddlers aged 1–3 year was selected, 250 from urban and 250 from almost equal number of male and female toddlers. A modified conceptual frame work of the study was based on the Callista Roy Adaptation Model. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Assessment of intravenous (IV) cannula care practices among nurses working in medical, surgical wards and emergency areas
Abstract: Background: Intravenous therapy is an integral part of nursing care but is associated with a high risk of infection. A descriptive study to assess IV cannulation care practices among nurses working in medical surgical wards and emergency areas in Nehru hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh was carried from 26th March to 3rd April 2018. Material and Methods: The study included 150 nurses selected by total enumeration method. The care practices were assessed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Preconception Care among Adolescents of Selected Colleges of Ahmedabad
Abstract: An investigator conducted study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme regarding pre conception care among adolescents of selected colleges of Ahmadabad. Objective of the study were to assess the knowledge of adolescent before and after administration of Planned Teaching Programme. The investigator has choosen the quasi experimental research design. 120 adolescents of selected colleges were selected as a sample by non probability convenient sampling technique. The data were …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder among Primary School Teachers at Selected Schools in Amritsar
Abstract: The global burden of disease indicates that by the year 2020, childhood neuropsychiatric disorders will increase by more than 50% internationally to become one of the five most common causes of morbidity and disability among children. An exploratory study on adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in India revealed that children who are diagnosed with ADHD grow up and become an adult patient of ADHD. Identifying them early and treating …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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To Assess Preferred Learning Styles among Nursing Students at Selected Colleges of Nursing, Haryana
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess and identify preferred learning styles among nursing students. The aim was to understand learning styles that could be considered as a key component of managing classroom teaching strategies. The descriptive study involved two nursing colleges with 100 nursing students. A standardized Honey and Mumford learning style questionnaire was used to assess preferred learning styles. The majority of nursing students were having reflector …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–30 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess Health Consciousness, Associated Factors and Related Practices among Adults (20–40 years) of a Low-Income Colony, Chandigarh
Abstract: Health consciousness refers to describing an attitude in which one has an awareness of being healthy. It is the tendency to focus attention on one’s health; where individuals with higher health consciousness have better quality of life. The aim of the study is to assess health consciousness, to identify associated factors affecting health consciousness and to assess practices to be healthy among adults (20–40 years of age) residing in a …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–18 Read article