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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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Reduction Of Total Electricity Generation Cost For Complicated Power Systems Considering Renewable Energy Sources By Using A Sea Horse Optimizer
Abstract: This paper focuses on solving the economic load dispatch (ELD) problem by incorporating the presence of wind and solar power plants alongside conventional thermal power plants (THs). Particle swarm optimization (PSO) and Sea horse optimizer (SHO) are applied to solve the problem with the main objective function of minimizing the total electricity generation cost (TEGC). SHO is a novel meta-heuristic method recently proposed, while PSO is one of the classical …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Water Absorption and Mechanical Behaviour of Bagasse Fibre and Particle-Reinforced Hybrid Composite Materials
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical behaviour and water absorption characteristics of bagasse fibre and groundnut shell particle (GSP)-reinforced hybrid composites using a phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin matrix. Varying weight fractions of GSP (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were incorporated into the composites, with bagasse fibre content kept constant at 30% by weight. Tensile, flexural, and impact strengths were measured, and the water absorption behaviour was evaluated following ASTM standards.The results indicated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 115–124 Read article
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A Reproducible Low-cost Adaptive Cruise Control Platform with Lidar–Ultrasonic Sensor Fusion and Timer-conflict-free Servo-Scanned Blind-spot Detection on Arduino UNO
Abstract: Road traffic deaths caused by driver distraction and inadequate surroundings remain a big problem for preventable deaths. This paper talks about designing and testing an affordable, easy-to-copy Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system. It uses LiDAR-ultrasonic sensors to figure out how far things are in front of the car, and a servo-actuated, dynamically scanned blind spot detector. All of this runs on a single Arduino Uno. To measure front distance, they …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 58–70 Read article
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Comparative Study of Mechanical Properties of Sisal/Epoxy, Fiber/Glass Epoxy, Sisal/Fiber Glass/Epoxy Composites
Abstract: The rate at which non-renewable resources are consumed increases, the research of using eco-friendly and sustainable materials has been in the spotlight lately. The companies from different industries are trying to find replacements for traditional synthetic materials to limit their environmental impact and promote sustainable eco-friendly initiatives. One such approach is the usage of natural fiber polymer composites as it provides a biodegradable and renewable structural alternative over traditional synthetic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Red Mud Particles' Impact on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AA6005 Composites for Brake Rotor Applications
Abstract: There is increasing focus on utilizing industrial waste as reinforcement in metal matrix composites, driven by the demand for eco-friendly and cost-effective materials in automotive applications. With an emphasis on their possible use in braking rotors, this study examines how red mud particles affect the microstructure and mechanical characteristics of AA6005 aluminum alloy composites. Red mud, a byproduct of the Bayer process, is a good low-cost ceramic reinforcement because it …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 573–581 Read article
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Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Fibre Reinforced Composites
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of bamboo fibre-reinforced polymer composites (BFRPCs), emphasizing tensile, flexural, and impact properties. The composites were fabricated using an epoxy resin matrix combined with untreated bamboo fibres in varying fibre contents ranging from 25% to 45%, utilizing the hand lay-up method. Among the tested compositions, the composite with 35% bamboo fibre content exhibited the most favorable mechanical characteristics. It achieved the highest tensile strength of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 325–338 Read article
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Synergistic Effects of Hybridized Nano-Silica and Hemp Fiber Reinforcement on Bio-Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced bio-epoxy composites have become promising sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic-fiber petroleum-based materials, but are often limited by low fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, low thermal stability, and high moisture absorption which limit their application in structural applications. These issues are discussed in this work, by carrying out a systematic investigation of the synergistic effects of the hybridization of nano-silica particles with alkali-treated hemp fibers in a bio-epoxy matrix the composites …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 214–228 Read article
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Standardization of Cement Mortar by Using GGBS for Plaster Work
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of using replacement of natural river sand with 100% crushed sand, and partial replacement of cement with optimum percentage of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) on site conditions with a proportioned water cement ratio for plaster work. The methodology, which it undergoes, is slump test, compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength. Cubes (70.6 mm 70.6 mm), beams (160 mm 40 mm), …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Pond Ash: A Sustainable Building Material for Smart Cities
Abstract: Energy is the backbone of modern civilization of our country and thermal power plant is a major source of energy, in the form of electricity. Fly ash and pond ash are two by products of thermal power plant being produced at an alarming rate. Efforts are required to safely dispose it and if possible find better ways of utilizing it. Fly ash possesses pozzolanic character and it is being utilized …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 53–59 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls
Abstract: A vital aspect of health education for adolescent girls in menstrual hygiene. An effective menstrualhygiene helps to achieve millennium development goals two (universal education), three (genderequality and women empowerment) and five (improving maternal health) directly or indirectly.Adolescent girls often have lack of knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene and reproductive health.The aim of the present study is to assess the level of knowledge among adolescent girls regardingmenstrual hygiene. A quasi experimental design …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Effects of Dissolved Sodium Chloride (NaCl) on Well Injectivity during CO2 Storage into Saline Aquifers
Abstract: Among different options proposed for carbon dioxide (CO2) storage and sequestration, saline formations seem promising due to their wide availability and potentially large storage capability. As supercritical (SC) CO2 is injected into the formation, a variety of coupled processes takes place. Halite precipitation requires particular interest due to its potentially significant impact on permeability impairment, and thus reduction of injectivity in the near well bore region. The selected candidate for …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Utilization of Banana Peel Biopolymer as a Natural Coagulant for Wastewater Treatment: A Sustainable Approach to Bio-Composite Applications
Abstract: This study explores an eco-innovative approach to wastewater treatment by utilizing banana peel powder (BPP) as a sustainable, low-cost bio-coagulant. Although effective, conventional chemical coagulants like aluminum sulfate and synthetic polymers are often non-biodegradable, toxic, and economically burdensome, particularly in decentralized or low-resource settings. In contrast, BPP—an agro-waste material rich in bioactive functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, and phenolic compounds—provides a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative. To enhance its …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 106–115 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Breast Cancer and Its Prevention Among Adolescent School-Going Girls
Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer claims the lives of over 500,000 women globally each year. In low-resource settings, most women are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease, resulting in low 5-year survival rates, typically ranging between 10 and 40%. However, in regions where early detection and basic treatment are both available and accessible, the 5-year survival rate for early-stage localized breast cancer can exceed 80%. Objectives of the Study: The …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A study on Parametric and Non-Parametric Statistical Tools
Abstract: This research report provides a brief overview of the most recent research techniques. The field of the research process has seen a resurgence of attention due to recent advancements in academia. Professors, Ph.D. candidates, researchers, investigative officers, and university students comprise the demographic of this research article. The article will become an essential part of your research papers, projects, and reports for citations due to future obligations. This study is …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 10–31 Read article
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Strength and Durability Properties of Metakaolin Amalgamated High Performance Concrete
Abstract: In past three decades, it is inevitably for the development of high strength concrete (HSC) and high performance concrete (HPC) is progressively enhanced, since these concrete are widely used throughout the world in most prominent projects like oil, bridges, multi-storey buildings and nuclear industries etc. In meticulous, the amalgamation of supplementary cementing material (SCM) or pozzolanic materials is vital when high strength and durability become the most desired properties of …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Sustainable Ground Improvement Using Industrial Waste: Steel Slag as Granular Columns
Abstract: The increasing demand for infrastructure development on weak and compressible soils has necessitated the adoption of effective ground improvement techniques. At the same time, the rapid growth of the steel industry has resulted in the generation of huge quantities of steel slag, posing significant environmental and waste management issues. This paper focuses on the sustainable utilization of steel slag as a substitute material for granular columns in ground improvement applications. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Pressure Data Analysis and Reservoir Parameter Estimation of Kailastilla Gas Field (Well No. KTL-01 and KTL-02)
Abstract: Well testing has been the subject of research for many decades. Well tests are performed in order to estimate reservoir properties. These estimations are needed to predict the amount of oil or gas that can be produced, and to determine a strategy how to produce this predicted amount. The current method to estimate the reservoir properties seems cumbersome and inefficient. Also, uncertainty regions of the estimated properties are not yet …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 92–102 Read article
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Exploration of Mechanical Characteristics and Microstructural Analysis of Copper Matrix Composites with Hybrid Reinforcements via Muffle Furnace Sintering
Abstract: Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) have drawn a lot of interest in the area of innovative materials because of how widely they may be used. Due to their extraordinary qualities, such as high thermal conductivity, higher temperature endurance, improved corrosion resistance, and great weldability, copper matrix composites stand out among them. These qualities make them desirable and promising materials for uses including heat exchangers, automotive parts, and electrical components. In this …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 119–126 Read article
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Identifying ABO Blood Group and Rh Status Using Dried Saliva Samples
Abstract: This article discusses the accuracy of dried saliva samples in establishing ABO and Rh blood types. Participants, likely screened for secretor status beforehand, submitted blood and saliva samples. Both samples were ABO blood typed (A, B, AB, or O) using standard methods such as gel card technology or hemagglutination assays. We used both saliva and blood to perform Rh typing. The findings revealed that saliva and blood typing for ABO …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–19 Read article