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A Descriptive Study to Assess Health Consciousness, Associated Factors and Related Practices among Adults (20–40 years) of a Low-Income Colony, Chandigarh
Abstract: Health consciousness refers to describing an attitude in which one has an awareness of being healthy. It is the tendency to focus attention on one’s health; where individuals with higher health consciousness have better quality of life. The aim of the study is to assess health consciousness, to identify associated factors affecting health consciousness and to assess practices to be healthy among adults (20–40 years of age) residing in a …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge of Parents Regarding Prevention of Home Accidents Among Under Five Children
Abstract: Every child in the world matters. Children have the right to grow up in an environment that provides them “special care and assistance” that children require. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge of parents regarding prevention of home accidents among under five children and to determine the association of the knowledge with selected sample characteristics. The research approach was non-experimental with Descriptive Survey Design in selected rural area …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES (KAP) REGARDING ANTIMICROBIAL USE (AMU) AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS OF THANE DISTRICT
Abstract: Background: The commencement and expand of antibiotics/ antimicrobial resistance is a wide range of growing problem world-wide. Antimicrobial resistance is a topic of global distressed these days. Irrational and extravagant use of antimicrobial by the general public is one of the key factors responsible for this. As the pharmacy students are the subsequent prescriber so their knowledge and attitude in relation to public usage of Antimicrobial will make them essential …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Pharmaceutical Standardization and Preliminary assay of Kokilaksha (Asteracantha longifolia nees.) Ghana
Abstract: Introduction: Kokilaksha (Asteracantha longifolia Nees.) is an annual herb belonging to the acanthaceae family. In classics, Kokilaksha Kwatha (Decoction) is stated in the treatment of Nidranasha (Insomnia), Vatarakta (Gout), Shoola (Pain) and many more. Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana (five basic preparation) are primary potent preparations of Ayurved pharmaceutics from which several additional preparations are developed as per need of time like Vati (Pills), Avaleha (Lincus), Ghana (Solidified aqueous extract), Kshara (Alkali) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Optimizing Keyword Querying on Structured Knowledge Bases
Abstract: As the digital landscape burgeons with unstructured information, the need for structured knowledge bases becomes paramount. The Semantic Web employs Resource Description Framework and SPARQL as a cornerstone in organizing information. This work explores keyword querying approaches on knowledge bases such as Freebase, emphasizing their usability challenges, particularly in complex queries. Existing approaches, while valuable, exhibit limitations in handling intricate queries with multiple joins. The proposed Entity Relationship Keyword Querying …
Published in Journal of Web Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–50 Read article
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A Study of Shad Vidha Kriya Kaal and Its Importance in Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases
Abstract: Ayurveda is science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being, i.e., prevention and treatment of disease. Concept of Shad Vidha Kriya kaal explained by Acharya Susruta is capable to full fill both of these aims. As the word Kriya kaal itself indicates, it is the duration in which action of vitiated doshas occur on the body during manifestation of disease. Acharya Susruta …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Standardization of Calcium-based Unani Formulation: Kushta Kharmohra
Abstract: AbstractKushta Kharmohra is a herbo-mineral formulation used since ancient times in traditional system of medicine as well as folklore for the treatment of various ailments. At present, there is very little selective information available about its quality-control parameters. It is crucial to scientifically evaluate kushta kharmohra for delineation of their place in health care so as to validate the criteria for its worldwide usage. In the present work, an attempt …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Knowledge among School Teachers on Well-balanced Diet in High School Children at Selected Schools in Bangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Nutrition is a complex problem influenced by many factors, among other inadequacies of dietary intake and infection. To overcome the problem, in early 1950’s, a slogan named for 4-healthy-5-perfect was introduced to guide people to consumed foods to achieve a better nutritional and health status. As the slogan was considered not providing enough information on the quantity and the balance in relation to health and biological condition, a new guideline …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 61–65 Read article
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A Randomized Controlled Open Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nagara Ksheera Nasya in the Management of Ardhavabhedaka with Special Reference to Migraine
Abstract: Background: One of the 11 forms of Shiro-Roga is called Ardhavabhedaka, and symptomatically similar to Migraine, which is a neurovascular disorder. Panchakarma procedures and many formulations are described in Ayurveda for the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Since Acharya Chakradatta described Nagara-Ksheera Nasya Karma in the context of Shiro-Roga- Chikitsa, an An effort has been made to assess the efficacy of using it for the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Objective Assess the effectiveness …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–32 Read article
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Effectiveness of an Intervention on Nurse’s and Caregiver’s Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenic Complications: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention on knowledge and practices of nurses and caregivers regarding chemotherapy induced neutropenic complications. Methods: A total of 51 nurses and 105 patients and their caregivers were enrolled in the study using cluster randomization. 27 nurses and 51 patient’s and their caregiver’s were enrolled in control group from radiotherapy department and 24 nurses and 54 each patients and their caregivers were enrolled …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding breast cancer among women in selected Kudumbasree units in Pathanamthitta district
Abstract: Globally cancer is a major public health problem, one out of ten deaths occurs due to cancer. Cancer is the multiplication of the cells. Breast cancer is the cancer that forms in the cells of the breast8. Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Among women breast cancer is the second most common cancer1. In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 6,85,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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An Improved K-means Clustering Algorithm for Classification of Odor/Gas Sensor Data Using Normalized Cosine Distance Parameter
Abstract: This paper presents a novel approach of K-means Clustering for classification of odors/gases (E-nose) using cosine distance as a distance parameter. A sensor array constituting five sensors is exposed to four different types of gases to extract data. The problem of classifying the data into respective classes in considered as a K-means Clustering task. To quantify the amount of similitude between the data corresponding to same classes; usually euclidean distance …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 56–60 Read article
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Predict the Severity of Diabetes Cases, Using K-Means and Decision Tree Approach
Abstract: In recent years, diabetes has emerged as one of the most prevalent infections, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing globally. Type 2 diabetes is common throughout the world. For the management and prophylaxis of diabetes, early detection is crucial. Machine Learning (ML) approaches are rapidly gaining importance in the field of diagnostic purposes due to their ability to classify data. In this article, a mixed recommended technique is presented to …
Published in Journal of Advances in Shell Programming · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Analysis of Groundwater Quality Parameters of Kandra River Basin of Panhala Tehsil, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra
Abstract: The Kandra river basin occupies an area of about 148 sq. km. in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra. The area lies between Long. 740 0′ 9″ E to 740 05′ 12″ E and Lat. 160 45′ 10″ N to 160 50′ 10″ N in Survey of India Toposheet no. 47L/1. The study area is mainly underlain by Deccan basaltic flows. Quaternary and recent formations are confined mainly to the river valleys. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 65–69 Read article
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Volumetric Properties of PEG-400 in FS-13 Diluent for 293.15 K to 343.15 K at 0.1 MPa
Abstract: PEG-400 in FS-13 solvent was proposed for strontium extraction from spent fuel solution in back end of nuclear fuel cycles. Densities and viscosities of solutions of PEG-400 and FS-13 were not available in literature. Densities and viscosities of binary mixture of extractant PEG-400 in FS-13 diluent was measured from 293.15 to 323.15 K. The excess molar volume (VE) and excess Gibb’s free energy of activation (DGE) was evaluated from density …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effect of Karpuradya Churna in the Treatment of Ekadosaja Type of Kasa
Abstract: Increasing globalization and urbanization leads changes in the environmental factor. The human are continuously attached with external environment through respiration and prone to diseases. Due to less resistance against disease causing organism and not adaptability against environment, leads to body protecting phenomenon produces cough. The aim is to study the effect of Karpuradya Churna on Ekdoshaja type cough. Thirty patients were selected from Arogyashala hospital Jaipur, with classical symptom of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Use of Library Resources and Services by the Students of Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala & Mahathma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi, Karnataka: A Comparative Study
Abstract: College library has to play a vital role in meeting the multi-dimensional demands of students and faculties for information and knowledge. The main purpose behind this study was to determine the awareness and utilization of library resources by library users of Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala, Karnataka and MGM College Udupi, Karnataka, India. In this study, a descriptive survey method was used, using a questionnaire as a data collection tool. 145 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 58–66 Read article
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Kisspeptin Modulates Reproduction in Ruminants
Abstract: AbstractKisspeptin, a neuropeptide encoded by the KiSS1 gene and its cognate, KiSS1R are the key regulators of reproduction in animals. Kisspeptin, also known as metastin, is a potent secretagogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It stimulates the GnRH neurons in the brain and generates pulses for GnRH thereby its secretion and release, and this in turn stimulates the release of LH and FSH. Owing to its importance in reproductive biology, the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Usage of Plastic Goods among Undergraduates in Kathmandu Valley
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the level of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding the use of plastic items among undergraduates in Kathmandu Valley. A standardized questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among 400 undergraduate students. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores ranged from 1 to 8, 1 to 7, and 1 to 17, respectively. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, and ANOVA. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Support of Knowledge-oriented Business Processes through Workflow Management Systems
Abstract: A major challenge in implementing business process-related knowledge management is to encourage employees to participate in knowledge processes. On the one hand, the educational work should be integrated harmoniously into the work context and, on the other hand, information must be presented and actively distributed as needed. In order to be able to introduce systematic knowledge management in companies, the design dimensions that a knowledge management project encompasses must first …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article