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The Critical Role of Cyber Threat Intelligence in Countering Terrorism: Challenges, Successes and Policy Recommendations
Abstract: Cyber threats from terrorist organizations pose severe risks to national security, economic stability and public safety. Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) has emerged as a crucial capability for pre-empting and disrupting cyberterrorism attempts through systematic monitoring of threat actors, along with analytical frameworks to contextualize tradecraft. This paper provides an extensive overview of CTI, analyzing the state of the art of intelligence gathering frameworks against threat groups by assessing technologies like …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Effect of Tareeq (Sweating) in Waja-ul-Mafasil (WM) of Samane Mufrat (Overweight/Obesity)—A Study
Abstract: Samane Mufrat (obesity) occurs due to decrease in hararate ghareezia (innate heat). It is a chronic and increasingly common disease characterized by excess body fat. It is more prevalent in women because of their barid mizaj (cold temperament). The shaham wa sameen (fats) are barid ratab (cold wet), so they accumulate in barid mizaj individuals. As body mass index (BMI) values increase, joint pain symptoms and severity increase. Joint pain …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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A study on the efficacy of Rakshoghna Dravya Dhupana in Management of Karna Strav
Abstract: Salakya tantra is one among the eight branches of Astang Ayurved, which deals with disease of Netra, Nasa, Karna, Shir evam Mukha Roga. There are 28 Karna Roga described in Astang Ayurved. From 28 Karna Roga, Karna Strav is one distinguished by ear discharge. This condition is linked to Acute Suppurative Otitis Media. Modern medicine mentions several therapeutic modalities. However, discharge from the ear may be reduced or stopped by …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Women’s Health: Exercise
Abstract: Heart disease warning: Lack of exercise is worse risk for over-30s women than smoking or obesity”. The researchers wanted to determine the proportion of heart disease that was attributable to four specific risk factors: smoking, physical inactivity, high body mass index, and high blood pressure. Physical activity had the greatest PAR in women aged 31 years and older; if women aged 31 to 36 years increased their physical activity, about …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Is Cervical Cancer a Concern to Women? A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer and awareness of its prevention among women of rural India. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural areas of Punjab state, India. A total of 275 women were enrolled for the study by using non-randomized convenient sampling. Cervical cancer awareness measure (cervical CAM) tool kit version 2.1 was the tool used for the study with necessary …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Training Programme on Infection Control Measures among Housekeeping Workers in Selected Intensive Care Units at Tertiary Hospital
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of hospital acquired infections (HAI) varies widely across the globe. Worldwide, it is estimated that almost 10% of the hospitalised patients acquire at least one HAI. Infection control practices are simple measures to be used in the care of all patients at all times to reduce the risk of infection transmission. It is noted that housekeeping workers are at high risk of toxic waste exposure and many …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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A KAP Study of Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids Among Nursing Staff of Tertiary Level Hospitals of Delhi
Abstract: Health care professionals, particularly nursing staff, are at risk of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids. A total of 250 nurses from two similar tertiary level institutions were included in this study which revealed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nursing professionals with regard to prevention of occupational exposure to various injuries at their workplace. The type of exposures and their associations with risk behaviors were also analyzed by …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Prevention of Needlestick Injuries
Abstract: Needlestick injuries and sharp injuries are one of the major risk factors ofblood and body fluid infections in health care facilities.Nurses,health care worker,andnursing students are always at risk of getting needlestick injuries. Job-related stress, recapping of used needles, lack of required skill, not following universal precautions are the factors associated with most of the needlestick injuries.Needlestick injuries can be reducedif health care workers,nurseswill avoid recapping of used needles and apply …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 79–81 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectivness of Planned Teaching Program Regarding Use of Personal Protective Equipments to the Staff Nurses Working In Specific Area of Govt. Hospital in Dist. Hisar (Haryana)
Abstract: PPE continues to play an integral role in prevention of transmission of infection in health care setting. The use of PPE is one way to help avoid harming ourselves and harming others. Selecting of PPE must be based on an assessment of risk of transmission of microorganism to the patients and the risk of contaminations of the health workers. Contamination of Clothing and skin by patient blood, body fluids, secretions …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Iatrogenic Damages of Orthodontic Treatment and Its Management: Overview
Abstract: There are so many patients who seek orthodontic treatment for correction of poor esthetic, abnormal functions and speech. The orthodontic treatment improves the esthetics, but not without potentials risks. Every orthodontist wants that the treatment should be accurate for each and every patient without discomforts, pain and long-term side effects. There are so many risks associated with the orthodontic treatment which may be either iatrogenic or inherent. This paper comprises …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and Cellular Phones: Controversy over Oral Carcinoma
Abstract: All electrical and electronic devices, anywhere where electricity (electrons) flows through wire, set up magnetic fields (EMFs=low frequency electromagnetic fields). Generation of EMFs occurs when there is any significant flow of electricity. EMFs are alternating fields that center on frequencies up to 300 Hz (radiation in the microwave range). The risk from EMFs occurs from significant exposure from high-voltage power lines or in substation transformers, microwave ovens, cellular phones, appliances …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Tranexamic Acid Mouth Rinser as a Drug of Choice among Haemostatic Agent after Tooth Extraction in Patients who are on Anti-Coagulant and Anti Platelet Medical Therapy
Abstract: Oral surgery procedure became difficult to manage in patients, who are on anti-platelet and anti-coagulant medication. Risk of thromboembolism should be balance by surgeon via reducing or stopping anti platelet and anticoagulant therapy in such patients, because there are more risk of excessive post extraction bleeding if anticoagulation or anti platelet medications are prescribed at therapeutic dose during surgical procedure. Fibrin formation mechanism become impaired in such patients, as a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 33–44 Read article
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Effect of Sodium Fluoride and Cellulose Gum Toothpaste over Regular SLA Toothpaste in Reducing Xerostomia-A Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract: Our aim is to study the effect of mildly flavoured sodium fluoride 0.2% and cellulose gum on patient suffering from chronic xerostomia in comparison to effect of general sodium Laurel sulphate containing toothpaste on same condition patient. A controlled study population was used for the investigation. The baseline for this study is to estimate the risk of developing xerostomia or worsening of the condition in patient already suffering from xerostomia …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Magnitude of Premarital Sex and Associated Factors among Preparatory School Students in Alamata Town, North Ethiopia, 2014
Abstract: Worldwide adolescents, both boys and girls, are physically mature earlier and the age at which people marry is rising. These leave a widening of gap time during which adolescents can potentially engage in unprotected and unsafe premarital sex. The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of premarital sex and associated factors among Alamata preparatory school students, Northern Ethiopia. A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Alamata town …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Baseline KABP Study Related to HIV among Young People in Kamrup District, Assam
Abstract: Youth is that period in one’s life span when physical, emotional, social and mental changes take place. It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. The World Health Organization defines “adolescents” as people between 10–19 years of age; “youth” as those between 15–24 years; and “young people” as those between 10–24 years (World Health Organization, 1989). It is a very crucial period in one’s life span as this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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A Review on Binge Eating Disorder in Youth with Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The repetitive scenes of voraciously consuming food without normal compensatory conduct, for example, regurgitating or purgative maltreatment are portrayed as binge dietary issue. It is exceptionally regular in the fat gathering, yet it is not restricted to those individuals. Many empirical studies and reports suggest that about 58% of young women (aged 18–30 years) with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) may be at high risk of developing eating disorders. Binge disorder …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Clinical Review of Obesity
Abstract: Obesity is considered as metabolic disorder. The World Health Report 2002 of W.H.O. listed obesity under the 10 top selected risks to the health. Obesity is the dreadful disease with its hazardous complications like hypercholesterolemia, ischemic cardiac disorders, hypertension, DM etc. It is observed that these complications are more common in obesity. It is frequently blamed on ingestion of heavy and over food, endocrine factors, body built or heredity etc. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Ante Natal Care: A General Review
Abstract: Everything that affect the mother has impact up on the baby To minimizes the risk of disturbance for the duration of pregnancy a regime for the pregnant women care, called Antenatal care is advised, which reduces the risk of miscarriage, damage of the foetus, toxemia and other complication of pregnancy.
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Baseline Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Belief and Practices (KABP) related to HIV/AIDS in Vasai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Despite of decade long national effort to target prevention programs towards the general Indian population, most prevention programs have largely focused on urban populations. Information on semi-urban and rural populations is limited. This study is a baseline assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Belief and Practices (KABP) related to HIV/AIDS, among participants receiving targeted awareness programmes in semi urban regions of Vasai taluka, Maharashtra state, which is identified as one of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Baseline Study about Basic Facts on HIV/AIDS
Abstract: AIDS education is important, especially for young generation; and school is the most important means of reaching out to them. This also applies to the recovering alcoholics and drug users who had been correlated with lifetime tendency towards high risk sexual behaviors. It is easy to think that AIDS is only meant to be worried by drug users, the LGBT community, or people having a lot of sexual partners. This …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–41 Read article