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292 articles for “Indexing method”
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Evaluating the Impact of the Valsalva Maneuver on Pain Relief During Intravenous Cannulation in Patients at Selected Hospitals in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: Pain can be defined as an unpleasant tactile sensation, arousing sensory experience, and an emotional response that is linked to any type of tissue, cell, or skin damage. Pain is a very common and a primary reason for which people seek health care. Among all the non-pharmacological methods for pain relieving, the Valsalva maneuver is one of the methods which is found effective in reducing the level of pain a …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Retro Walking on Pain, Functional Limitation and Range of Motion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder which is progressive in nature. It is one of the major health problems that causes pain, functional limitations resulting in reduced quality of life. It involves damage to the articular cartilage and surrounding tissues causing osteophyte formation. Knee osteoarthritis is common among adults with the most common symptom being mechanical pain. As the prevalence of the disease is increasing, there is a need …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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An Accuracy Improvement in Facial Verification through Siamese Neural Networks
Abstract: Due to the ever-growing number of digital photos on the Internet, the task of automatically analysing images to extract semantic content has become quite important in recent years. In order to successfully organize the photographs, image indexing and image retrieval strategies need top-notch, effective image analysis and pattern recognition algorithms that can extract relevant semantic data. Face recognition plays a critical role in a variety of real-world applications, including AI-driven …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Journal Reading Preferences among Ophthalmologists: A Study in India
Abstract: Background: Scientific journals provide evidences and facilitate to build the core knowledge in a professional field. Ophthalmologists/eye doctors working in academic eye hospitals read journals to do evidence-based practice, research, and teach. The purpose of this study is to determine journal reading preferences among those ophthalmologists. Methodology: The study design is cross-sectional and convenience sampling method is adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS 18 PASW Statistical …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of PVA-MgO Nanocomposite Films
Abstract: In this work, Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles (MgO NPs) doped with 3 g of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) at different weight percentages (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 wt.%) using the solvent casting method, to fabricate thin PVA-MgO nanocomposite (NC) films. These films were characterized by (i) XRD, SEM, EDX, DLS, and Zeta Potential for morphological studies, (ii) FTIR spectra and UV-Visible techniques for spectroscopic studies and (iii) DSC for thermal studies. …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–62 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Gastroretentive Bilayered Floating Tablets of Famotidine: Effect of Formulation Variables and in vitro in vivo Evaluation
Abstract: The present investigation concerns the development of bilayered floating tablets of famotidine for prolongation of gastric residence time. An attempt was made to prepare bilayered floating tablets of famotidine by direct compression method. Two layered formulations were designed with an immediate release layer (IR) comprising of the drug, the super disintegrant Croscarmellose sodium along with the other diluents like microcrystalline cellulose and dicalcium phosphate. Three batches of immediate release layer …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Biopolymer Substitution and Impact on Cuttings Transport of a Lightweight Water-Based Drilling Fluid
Abstract: The aim is to determine the impact of substitution of a local material for another, on rheological properties and hole cleaning capability. A local biopolymer Mucuna solannie was used as a substitute for another biopolymer, Detarium microcarpum, primarily as a viscosifier in a water-based drilling fluid. Tests were carried out using standard equipment and specifications. Variations in transport efficiency and required minimum fluid flow rate at same cuttings concentration (CC) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Importance of Thesaurus in Natural Language Processing for Scholarly Data Extraction
Abstract: The exponential growth of scholarly literature needs advanced methods for efficient data extraction and knowledge discovery. Natural Language Processing (NLP) has emerged as a crucial technology in automating the analysis and organization of academic texts. Among various linguistic resources, thesauri serve as important tool for enhancing semantic understanding by providing structured vocabularies, synonyms, and hierarchical relationships between terms. This paper examines the importance of thesauri in enhancing NLP-based scholarly data …
Published in Emerging Trends in Languages · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Impact of Total Quality Maintenance Parts on The Operation of Electric Motor in Thermal Desorption Unit
Abstract: Thermal desorption Unit been a vital equipment with complex applications in the sections of waste and minerals treatments, suffers intensively in the managerial section as a whole. This paves a way towards the aim of this research work which covers the type of the impact of Total Quality maintenance electric motor parts on the Operation of the Thermal Desorption Unit [TDUs] using that of the Halden Nigeria Limited, located within …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Comparative Effectiveness of Surgical and Nonsurgical Management for Patients with Single Level Lumbar Disc Herniation in terms of Symptom Severity and Quality of Life
Abstract: Background: Sciatica is one of the most severe forms of low back pain, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 30 percent. Aim: To assess the short-term and long-term efficacy of surgical and conservative care in the incidence of sciatic symptoms and quality of life in standard clinical settings among patients with lumbar disc herniation. Material and Method: It was a retrospective study conducted at the Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, India. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Structural, Electrical and Optical Properties of RGO-Incorporated PVA Nanocomposites for UV Shielding Applications
Abstract: Polymer matrix-based nanocomposites reinforced with appropriate nanoparticles have the potential to exhibit improved electrical, optical and mechanical properties, as well as improved UV-shielding capabilities. These materials are currently being utilised for various commercial applications, such as window shields and automotive components. We prepared reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-incorporated polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer nanocomposites employing a solution casting method. XRD and SEM results confirmed that the rGO nanosheets were dispersed well in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 119–137 Read article
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A Research Study on Navigating Medication Risks Through MFRS (Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tool) and DART (Drug Associated Risk Tool) Among Patients with Polypharmacy
Abstract: Background information: The advancements in medical science continue, but the safety of medication usage is still a question mark and has become a crucial area for researchers to focus on. In the need of the above, various scoring systems and tools have been developed in pharmacy practice research. Prior to the present work, we did a systematic review and meta-analysis and identified two such tools: the medication fall risk score …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article