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An Assessment of CartoDEM v1 over National Capital Region of India
Abstract: The most reliable and common source of elevation information for a given region has always been topo-sheet maps. However, other sources of elevation are now freely available with the advancement in the technology. SRTM DEM and ASTER DEM are the best examples of such freely available elevation sources. Still there is constantly a demand of better elevation data among the users. Recently, National Remote Sensing Center, India released CartoDEM v1. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–37 Read article
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Assessing the Suitability of Piped Water Supply for Tanker-fed Villages By Using WaterGems
Abstract: The Drinking water security has become a challenge for the country, specially in rural areas. So it is necessary to use available sustainable resources to resolve the problem. Many parts of Maharashtra face severe drinking water shortage in spite of high rainfall lying typically in the range of 2000-3000 mm. Aurangabad district alone has more than 100 tanker-fed villages, majority of which are concentrated in Paithan taluka. This study covered …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Hydrological Modelling using Soil and Water Assessment Tool for Shivna River Basin and Calibration Using SWAT-GLUE Algorithm
Abstract: The management of water in India faces significant challenges in both the level i.e., quality andquantity. In order to address these challenges and to source the rational and efficient management ofwater resources, it is necessary to understand the different issues involved in the water cycle works.Thus, hydrological models are important tools that have been used in water resource planning and itsmanagement. In this study the hydrology of Shivna sub-basin which …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Examining the Influence of DEM Resolution in Flood Hazard Assessment using the Flood Modeller Pro 2D Solver
Abstract: Floods are the most frequent natural hazards that threat the human life, environment and infrastructure. The flood prediction models that have wide use in the recent years represent important tools for flood management decisions aiming to mitigate the impacts of the flood events. The accuracy of the constructed prediction models is based on the quality of the primary data, such as the terrain’s resolution. This study examines the effect of …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Computation Analysis of Selected Communities Water Quality Assessment
Abstract: The study is aimed at evaluating water quality based on assessed parameters for Ede, Erema, Obagi and Oboboru Communities groundwater. The mathematical computations using water quality index model (WQI) reveals WQI ranges as 53.89, 23.85, 33.06 and 36 for Ede, Erema, Obagi and Oboboru Communities indicating poor water quality for Ede Community and good water quality for Erema, Obagi and Oboboru Communities. Therefore, there is need to treat groundwater from …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment of the Current Situation of Drinking Water in the Al Jufra Region–Libya
Abstract: Rainwater, groundwater and surface water are considered the most important sources of water for most Arab countries in general. Most Libyan cities depend mainly on groundwater for drinking water sources. Al-Jufra is one of the areas that has suffered from a lack of water resources in recent years as a result of urban, population and agricultural development. And as it occupies an important geographical area in the center of the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Assessing the Performance of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash with Portland Pozzolana Cement
Abstract: Cements which are used for construction work are generally OPC/PSC or PPC and the production of this kind of cement not only consumes huge amount of the natural resources i.e. limestone and fossils fuel, also the world cement production generates 2.8 billion tons man-made greenhouse gas annually. The uses of the industrial and agricultural wastages in concrete partly as cement or any other ingredients replacement are therefore eco-friendly, economic and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Blind Image Quality Assessment using NSS Approach in the DCT Domain
Abstract: We have develop an efficient model for improving image quality using IQA and NSS based on blind image Quality Assessment.This algorithm does computation for the parameters which user expect at output. The certain extracted features approach depends on a simple Bayesian inference model to dipict image quality scores. The project features are based on statistic scenes of discrete cosine transform for images. The resultant parameters of the model are used …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Critical Assessment of Parachute Deployment: Stress Analysis Perspectives
Abstract: The goal of the Mars Science Lab (MSL) mission's parachute decelerator system is to deliver the biggest payload on the Martian surface in history. Robust analysis tools are required to estimate loads and stresses in the canopy reinforcement in order to fulfill this challenge.Two finite element codes are used in this study's structural analysis of the MSL parachute system.This study has three goals in mind. Initially, the research assesses how …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Assessment of Restructured Indian Power Sector: Availability, Demand and Shortage
Abstract: The Indian power sector has undergone significant changes since 1990 by opening gateway for the independent power producers. Power planning will play an important role in the successful power reform. It is essential for India economy growth. Only a financially and commercially sound power sector can attract new investments. India ranks fifth in the world in total energy consumption and needs to accelerate the development of the sector to meet …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Using Visual and Close Range Photogrammetry Techniques to Evaluate Rigid Pavement Surface Distresses
Abstract: AbstractThe main task of this study is to introduce the close range photogrammetric approach for evaluation of rigid pavement surface condition, and compare the findings with the traditional visual evaluation technique. The visual inspection was conducted by walking through the roadway and evaluating the pavement surface distress visually. As for the photogrammetric fieldwork, it starts with generation of ground control points around the area of distress. A total station device …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Assessment of Deformation under Repeated Cracking-Healing Cycles of Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The Asphalt concrete wearing course is subjected to direct tyre loading and practices distresses such as microcracks. However, asphalt pavement is known to exhibit self-healing ability of microcracks under repeated loading with rest period and controlled environment. In this work, the permanent deformation of the wearing course was assessed under repeated cracking and healing cycles. Asphalt concrete specimens of 100 mm diameter and 63 mm height have been prepared with …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Assessment of various Biometric Techniques
Abstract: In this day and age, information security is a noteworthy issue; there are various strategies to anchor information or forestall unapproved get to biometrics is a quickly developing innovation that is as a rule generally utilized in forensics, security; avoid unapproved access in bank or ATMs. There are various types of biometrics currently being incorporated with innovation stages. As biometric innovation develops there will be an expanding cooperation among the …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 18–33 Read article
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An Assessment of Perception towards Computers in Health Care among Nurses in Selected Tertiary Care Centre, North India: Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: The health sector is faced with tremendous advancement in digital, namely, in utilization of computers. Nursing is continually exposed to a myriad of changes in technological advancements. The objectives of the study were to assess the perception towards computers in health care among nurses in selected tertiary care hospital and to determine association of nurse’s perception towards health care with selected demographic variables. This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance of Patients with Bronchial Asthma
Abstract: Due to changing environment, life style, increasing industrialization and urbanization, there is a rise in asthma, which is more common problem among adults and children. The present descriptive survey was conducted with an aim to assess the knowledge, attitude and compliance of patients with bronchial asthma among 80 subjects by utilizing structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude (5 point) scale and compliance (3 point) scale on bronchial asthma. Findings evidenced that the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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A comparative study to assess the Ankle Brachial Index by palpatory and Doppler method
Abstract: Background of the study: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality. Relatively few non-invasive diagnostic tests are available that can reveal the evidence of atherosclerosis before the development of symptoms. One such simple, cost effective diagnostic test is Ankle Brachial Index. Since, there is a need to validate palpatory method of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) measurement, the study was conceived.Aim of the study: …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Satisfaction among Adult Patient with Regard to Medical and Surgical Emergency Services, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Abstract: Background: Emergency department is a vital part in a hospital that is responsible for provision of medical and surgical care to the patients arriving in the need of immediate care. The current study was conducted to assess the level of satisfaction among adult patients with respect to medical and surgical emergency services of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Material and Method: A descriptive approach was employed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Tobacco use among the College Students of the Selected Colleges of Selected City of Gujarat, India
Abstract: A descriptive survey was conducted in Ahmedabad city, among college students to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice related to tobacco use. 300 students selected from 5 colleges by random sampling method, aged 18 to 25 years returned a questionnaire designed to test their level of knowledge about tobacco use, attitude towards tobacco use and practice related to tobacco use. 66% of females and 65% of males had good knowledge …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Breast Self-Examination among Mizan–Tepi University Mizan Campus Female Students Benchi Maji Zone Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breast self-examination is one of the most cost-effective methods of screening for breast cancer detection at the early stage of the disease. The exact cause of breast cancer is not known but it is caused by multiple risk factors. It is a hormone dependent disease with a female to male ratio of 150:1. The incidence of breast cancer among blacks African American and low-income countries is low but the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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A Co-Relational Study to Assess the Relationship between the Leadership Styles of the Nurse Managers and Job Satisfaction of the Staff Nurses Working in a Selected Hospital of New Delhi
Abstract: Health care delivery system is changing dynamically at a rapid pace in this 21st century which requires effective managers and employees. The objectives of the study were to assess and compare the leadership styles of the nurse managers as self reported by them and as perceived by the staff nurses, and to determine the relationship between the self reported leadership style and perceived leadership style with the job satisfaction of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–17 Read article