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Adherence to PMTCT and Its Associated Factors among Women Who Visited Maternity Care Services in Mekelle Public Hospitals in 2014
Abstract: Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) remains a challenge in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, next to Nigeria. The country’s poor socioeconomic status, and repeatedly poverty stricken society depends on subsistence farming. The health status has also been explained with high morbidity and mortality and low life expectancy (49 years). Thus, this paper attempts to assess the adherence and its associated factors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Risk Factors of Neonatal Deaths Among Asphyxiated Neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: In the globe about 4 million babies die during neonatal period every year and 99% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Out of these, almost one-fourth of them lose their lives due to birth asphyxia. The main objective of this study was to assess risk factors of neonatal death among asphyxiated neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle City. Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 1st …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Evaluation And Demonstration of MAR1495 And Local Strain (SB-12) on Soybean Yield At Gofa Woreda Southern Nation Nations Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia
Abstract: Soybean is the most important legume crop in the world which can be used for human food source, animal feed, soy milk production, oil production as well as for soil fertility improvement by fixation of nitrogen. The benefits apiece use of Rhizobium inoculants show that a completely good deal of services may be saved by borderline labourers by utilizing quality proven inoculants on the farm. Rhizobia immunization to seeds is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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IMPACT OF HYDRATED LIME AND SBS ON HMA MOISTURE SUSCEPTIBILITY
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, many of the newly built asphalt and concrete roads in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities have broken down too soon. This has hurt the country's economy and public safety. One of the main reasons why these newly built roads break down is because of water damage. Leaking water weakens the bond between the aggregate and the asphalt, which makes it more likely that sidewalks will fall …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 81–93 Read article
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Assessment and Associated Factors of Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Depression and Anxiety of Hospitalized Patients with Pandemic Disease, COVID-19 in Ethiopia, East Africa, 2020
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Globally, the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has raised international concern. According to world meters report, 4,545,167 cases, 1,715862 recoveries, 303,847 deaths and spread to 213 countries, and significant number increasing from day to day since December 2019. Mental health is becoming an issue that cannot be ignored in our fight against it. This study aimed to explore the prevalence, and factors linked to anxiety and depression in hospitalized …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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Magnitude and Factors Associated with Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination among Female Youth in Mekelle City, Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Tetanus can occur worldwide, and, in all age-groups, who acquire the infection through unhygienic conditions and in the youths, who have insufficient antitoxins due to no or sub-optimal immunization to protect themselves and their newborn babies. Objectives: To assess the magnitude and factors associated with tetanus toxoid immunization among female youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Regional state, Ethiopia. Method: Community based cross sectional study design was conducted. A total …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Optimizing Antibiotic Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to HPLC Process of Assessment and Quantification
Abstract: The history and uses of chromatography are thoroughly covered in this work, with an emphasis on the use of High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) in pharmaceutical analysis. Since its discovery by Russian botanist Mikhail Tswett in the 19th century, chromatography has undergone tremendous developments that have given rise to a variety of chromatography types and applications. The story follows the evolution historically, emphasizing Tswett's groundbreaking breakthrough in plant color classification and …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–44 Read article
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Levels of Environmental Pollutants and Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene among Foundry Workers
Abstract: Environmental and biological monitoring was conducted to measure the Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSPM), SO2,NOx and 1-OHP among foundry workers. Among the various sampling locations melting (2466 μg/m3) and fettling (2951 μg/m3) recorded higher concentration of TSPM. The concentration of NOx and SO2 ranged between 288– 352 μg/m3 and 3.11-10.97μg/m3,respectively. Among the various heavy metals analysed, the concentration of zinc and nickel was the maximum. Although the environmental monitoring study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Factors Associated with Relapse in Schizophrenia Patients Who are on Follow Up at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Mekelle General Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018/19
Abstract: Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling illness; relapse is recognized as the reemergence or the worsening of positive and/or negative psychotic symptoms, hospital admission or readmission. Factors that associated with relapse; substance use disorders, noncompliance of medicine, side effect experience of antipsychotic, poor social support, co-morbidity of other mental illness and chronic medical condition. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with relapse in schizophrenia patients who …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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The Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Tibetan Medicine in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension
Abstract: The treatment of hypertension with traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM) or Sowa Rigpa has been a potential hope for patients suffering from essential hypertension. A recent hypertension survey showed increasing benefits of this treatment, which gives hope to many patients for a fruitful, holistic treatment method and freedom from the clutches of a lifetime allopathic medication. These positive reports need to be supported by clinical data showing the efficacy and safety …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 21–33 Read article
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Studies on Physiochemical Properties of Pineapple Powder Produced by Foam Mat Drying
Abstract: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) belonging to the family Bromeliaceae, is a nutritious fruit rich in carotenoids, vitamin A, B and C, potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium, iron and proteins. It is also rich in dietary fiber and antioxidant flavanoids like β-carotene and lutein. It has a pH of 5.1, 25% carbohydrates, 1% total ash and total soluble solids (TSS) ranging from 8 to 12°Brix. Pine apple is highly seasonal and only available …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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A Low Power Variable Gain Amplifier for Biomedical Application
Abstract: This paper describes the design and simulation of low power variable gain amplifier used for biomedical application like hearing aid, Electronic Cardiograph and neural recording system. The MOS transistor is designed to operate in subthreshold region for low power application. The gain of amplifier is changed by selecting different values of input capacitor in the frequency range of 20 Hz–20 KHz. The simulated total power dissipation is 3µW. The gain …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Associated Factors of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia
Abstract: For girls and young women aged 15–19, pregnancy and childbirth is the number one killer. It’s the cause of 50,000 deaths of teenage girls every year. Ensuring that adolescent girls are able to use suitable contraception to delay the age at which they first become pregnant is a key part of the family planning challenge. Around 16 million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth each year. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–21 Read article
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Spatial Database Model for Transport Management Using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Transportation management and planning is a thought-provoking task to many developing countries, due to limited financial and technical resources. This is a critical problem too in Ethiopia, in Adwa city particular. The current road transportation in Adwa is not well managed, mainly because of lack of appropriate organization and access of up-to-date geo-information, leading to unhurried and depressed decision making. Due to the rapid expansion and urbanization developments in Adwa, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Some Aspects of the Vagaries in the Pattern of Meteorological Parameters in the State of Rajasthan in Association with the LULC Change
Abstract: Present work examined the role of the change in land use and land cover (LULC) in altering the rainfall and temperature pattern over the western part of the Rajasthan, India. For this purpose, the high-resolution gridded rainfall and surface temperature data sets prepared by IMD (India Meteorological Department) and Climatological Research Unit Time Series (CRU TS 3.21) have been utilized. An increase in surface temperature and decrease in rainfall for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 53–65 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice of Nurses on Emergency Triage at Casualty Department of Tikur Anbessa Specialized and St. Paul Referral Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Survey
Abstract: The hospital emergency department is one of the most important components of health care delivery system. All patients arriving for emergency care needed to be assessed and classified to prioritize those who have the most urgent medical problems and are in need of an immediate care. There is a consensus that triage is an essential procedure in EDs, and is an effective system for reducing the waiting times and ensuring …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Assessment of Hygienic Practice on Complementary Food among Mothers with 6–24 Months Age Living Young Children in Mohoni Town, North Eastern Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Timely introduction of appropriate complementary foods promotes good nutritional status and growth in infants and young children. Inadequate sanitary conditions and poor hygiene practices play major roles in the increased burden of communicable disease within developing countries. Inadequate food hygiene is considered to be one of the major contributors to diarrhea. The objective of this study was to assess awareness and hygienic practices on complementary food among mothers with 6–24 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Effect of Inter Shell Spacing on Performance of MWCNT Bundle at 100 µm Interconnect Length
Abstract: This paper introduces the aspects of the utilization of Multi Wall Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) as VLSI interconnects. The equivalent impedance parameters are figured concerning inter-shell spacing for L=100 µm and examination through diagrams are demonstrated. The delay and power dissipation of MWCNT with changing inter shell spacing have additionally been mimicked for ideal driver size and ideal number of repeaters at 32 nm, 22 nm and 16 nm technology nodes, …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 71–79 Read article
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Cost Effective Wastewater Treatment Technique for Bara Nulla Peshawar
Abstract: Various samples from Bara Nulla in Peshawar were collected and analyzed, using standard methods for various important wastewater parameters. The effluent discharge from the nulla is highly polluted in terms of its physical and chemical properties. Most of it parameters do not meet the requirements of Pak-EPA NEQS limitations set for industrial and domestic effluent discharge. The average wastewater characteristics of nulla in terms of COD, BOD, TDS, TSS, turbidity …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Advancing Asthma Management: The Synergy of Systems Biology, Artificial Intelligence, and Next-Generation Therapeutics
Abstract: Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the respiratory tract that is chronic and heterogeneous in nature and has various effects on millions of people. Being a chronic inflammatory disease, asthma remains incurable and the major conventional treatments offer limited success due to the mask nature of its pathophysiology. Systems biology/(AI), and next-generation has greatly enhanced knowledge and the management of asthma. The approaches based on gene, transcript, protein, and metabolite …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article