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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Mint Leaf Chutney Administration on Improving Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Pre-University Colleges at Kolar
Abstract: Iron deficiency anemia remains a prevalent nutritional disorder among adolescent girls, particularly in developing regions. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of mint leaves chutney in improving iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls in selected pre-university colleges at Kolar. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted, involving 60 adolescent girls aged 15–18 years who were screened and found to be anemic based on their hemoglobin levels. Participants were selected using …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of a Video-Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitudes About Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Among Fortunetellers Community Women in a Selected Region of Madurai District
Abstract: This research aims to evaluate the efficacy of a video-assisted teaching program in preventing teenage pregnancy, gauge participants' knowledge and attitudes regarding teenage pregnancy prevention, explore the relationship between their knowledge and attitudes, and examine how demographic variables correlate with pre-test knowledge and attitudes. The research hypotheses were formulated to determine their significance. A survey of the literature was done and organized based on studies related to teenage pregnancy. The …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Properties of Biodegradable Films based on Pectin, Mango Kernel Flour and Unrefined Palm Oil
Abstract: This study allowed to develop biodegradable films based on pectin, incorporating mango kernel flour and unrefined palm oil, whose physical and mechanical properties were investigated. Results highlighted the feasibility of developing of these composite films. The film properties showed variability in color, physical, barrier and mechanical properties, depending to concentration of ingredients. Biodegradable films obtained are homogeneous, non-cracked, uniform, and color is mainly orange. Opacity of films increased with the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 52–62 Read article
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Bio-Inspired FGPCs for Biomedical and Structural Applications
Abstract: Bio-inspired functionally graded polymer composites (FGPCs) represent a new class of smart materials that use gradient material distributions to enhance mechanical and biological properties, mimicking natural systems like bones, shells, and plant stems. FGPCs exhibit smooth gradient distributions across interfaces, which improves biocompatibility and reduces the risk of failure under complex loading and environmental conditions. In this study, bio-inspired FGPCs were designed, fabricated, and validated using a combined experimental and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 456–481 Read article
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Flexural Response and Numerical simulation of Unidirectional Areca–Pineapple Leaf Fiber Hybrid Epoxy Composites
Abstract: The increasing demand for lightweight and environmentally sustainable materials has accelerated the development of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites for engineering applications. In the present study, unidirectional areca and pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced hybrid epoxy composites were fabricated using a simple hand lay-up process. Before fabrication, the fibers were chemically treated to improve fiber–matrix adhesion and enhance the mechanical performance of the laminates. Four different stacking sequences (A8, A7P1, A6P2, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Rice Husk Energy Content Enhancement by the Torrefaction Process: Characterization and Statistical Studies
Abstract: Torrefaction is the partial pyrolysis of biomass at atmospheric pressure, in an inert environment. The objective of this study is to torrefy the rice husk of Ethiopian origin in order to enhance its energy density. The optimum torrefaction temperature, holding time, and acid concentration were investigated in this study by the three-level-three-factor Box-Behnken Design (BBD) using the Design-Expert 7.0.0 software.
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Analysis of Surface Roughness and Material Removal Rate in Engine Valve Turning Operation of Material SUH3
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present an experimental work attempting to optimize the influencingprocess parameters involved in dry machining of the exhaust engine valve of material martensiticstainless steel grade SUH3. Looking at available literature it is observed that a lot of work can be donein the field dry machining related to surface integrity but no work can be reported on investigationimplementation of dry machining in engine valve manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Drying and Particle Size Characteristics of Danta (Nesogordonia papavereria) and Hard Cross (Vitex doniana) Wood Sawdusts at Different Temperatures
Abstract: The drying and particle size characterization of Danta (Nesogordonia papavereria) and Hard Cross (Vitex doniana) hardwood sawdusts were investigated at temperatures 80 ºC, 90 ºC and 105 . The experimental drying data were modeled using eighteen existing drying models. The results showed that the modified Henderson and Pabis model offered the best fit to the drying curves of Danta and Hard Cross sawdusts. The experimental data obtained from the particle …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Analysis of The Performance of A PV/PCM System in Variable Solar Radiation Conditions
Abstract: This paper studies the performance of a PV/PCM system operating at variable solar radiation conditions. The system has been tested for six different solar radiation levels, from 250 W/m2 to 950 W/m2 determining the steady-state temperature for every case. An algorithm has been developed to predict the steady-state temperature. This prediction has produced values within 97% accuracy of experimental data. A reduction of temperature up to 18.9ºC has been achieved. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Effect of Varying Surface Grinding Parameters for AISI 1018 Mild Steel by Taguchi based PCA
Abstract: The main purpose of this work is to study the effects of surface grinding parameters on AISI 1018 Mild steel work surface by using three process parameters like Wheel speed (WS), Table speed (TS) and Depth of cut (DOC). This work was conducted on surface grinding machine with model number HMT-P452. Taguchi’s L16 orthogonal array is used which takes sixteen experimental runs to achieve the design matrix of surface grinding …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters for Honing Procedure of GG25 Cylinder Liner by using Full Factorial Method
Abstract: Modern processes have been taken part in the market and industries. Optimization is a major part of the industry and it is a big major challenge in the industry. The industry is keen to implement the optimization in each area of industry. Optimization provides accuracy and productivity for the product. Honing is known as super finishing manufacturing process. After boring, honing is carried out and it is the last operation …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Comparison of RSM and ANN Modeling Approaches in Predicting the Laser Phase Transformation Hardening Parameters on the Heat Input and Hardened-Bead Profile Quality of Unalloyed Titanium
Abstract: In the present work, laser transformation hardening (LTH) of unalloyed titanium, nearer to ASTM Grade 3 of chemical composition was investigated using CW 2kW, Nd: YAG laser. The laser process variables such as laser power, scanning speed, and focused position play a major role in deciding the laser hardened bead quality. Two methods, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were used to predict the heat input and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–59 Read article
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Kinetics of Ion-Isotopic Exchange Reactions using Nuclear Grade Resins Purolite NRW-4000 and Purolite NRW-60
Abstract: AbstractThe paper deals with an application of nondestructive radio isotopic tracer technique in performance evaluation of two nuclear grade anion exchange resins Purolite NRW-4000 and Purolite NRW-6000. The technique was used to study the kinetics of bromide and iodide ion-isotopic exchange reactions taking place between the external ionic solution and the resin surface for which 131I and 82Br were used as tracer isotopes. It was observe that at a constant …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 Read article
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Analysis of Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Waste using Simultaneous Saccharification
Abstract: This research was carried out to investigate the possibility of producing a bioethanol using an agricultural waste with the adoption of simultaneous saccharification method. The results collected during the investigation shows that the effect of different varied parameters on the yield of bioethanol from potato peels and other different characterization carried out on the produced bioethanol shows possibility in the reliability of the production process where A(B), A(0.5) and A(2) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Evaluation of the Effects of Total Suspended Solid and Total Hardness in Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The actions and effects of a few selected physiochemical traits present in a contaminated water environment were examined in this study attempt using experimental methods and mathematical expressions. Throughout the course of 84 days at 14-day intervals, six control valves were established at equal intervals down the depth of the tanks to collect samples for study of physicochemical characteristics, total bacterial counts (TBC), and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) content. The …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Heat and Flow Characteristics of Jet Impingement: Literature Review
Abstract: AbstractA comprehensive review on jet impingement heat transfer and flow characteristics of impinging synthetic jets were compared with continuous jets. Considering all the single phase heat transfer jet impingement has maximum heat transfer rate. A number of experimental arrangements as done to study the jet impingement such as jet impingement on a solid flat surface, rough surface, concave surface, convex surface, etc. A large number of papers dealing with experimental …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Optical Recording of Flow Phenomena in Photoresist based Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: AbstractIn this experimental work, a set of three individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique without having any microfluidic leakage. Dyed ethanol (10% ethanol, 90% red dye) is prepared and used as dyed working liquid. The microfluidic leakage is observed in other set of two leaky microfluidic devices due to improper indirect bonding technique. The effect of surface-to-volume ratio on surface-driven capillary …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Effectiveness of Warm Water Foot-Bath Therapy on Physiological Parameters of Children with Fever at a Selected Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study with non equivalent control group time series design was conducted on warm water foot-bath therapy on 30 children with fever in the pediatric unit at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, by adopting non probability purposive sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to determine the effectiveness of warm water foot-bath therapy in terms of differences in physiological parameters of children with fever between experimental …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 43–57 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structural Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Alcoholism among G.N.M. 2nd Year Students at Selected Nursing School
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding alcoholism among nursing students of Sikar, Rajasthan. A sample comprising 60 students was selected and purposive sampling technique was used. The tools used for data collection were structured knowledge questionnaires. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of study reveal that majority of students 60% in experimental and 46.67% in control group were in the age …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 3–6 Read article
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Organ Donation Educational Package Improves Knowledge and Commitment of Nurses towards Pledging for Organ Donation
Abstract: Nurses’ knowledge and commitment towards pledging for organ donation is important to promote organ donation. This study was carried out to (i) assess the knowledge of nurses regarding organ donation, (ii) develop and administer the educational package for nurses, (iii) assess its effectiveness on knowledge and commitment of nurses towards pledging for organ donation. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 149 nurses (75 in experimental and 74 in control group) …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–20 Read article