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Monitoring Water Quality of Two Lakes of Belgaum District (Karnataka) with Special Reference to Phytoplankton
Abstract: AbstractA study on physico-chemical characteristics of the Fort Lake and Wadral Lake of Belgaum (Karnataka) was made to monitor the quality of water. Fort Lake exhibits slight alkalinity with pH ranging from 7.3 to 8.0, electrical conductivity 230–310 μS/cm, BOD 0.246–2.0876 mg/L, total hardness 89.33–126.66 mg/L, and total alkalinity 1.52–2.466 mg/L whereas the Wadral Lake water is alkaline with respect to pH variation from 7.8 to 8.1, electrical conductivity 280–430 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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To Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Nosocomial Infection and Its Prevention Among Staff Nurses Working in Shri J.G. Co-Operative Hospital Society, Ghataprabha, Karnataka
Abstract: Aims: To evaluate staff nurses’ knowledge of nosocomial infections. To examine the impact of a systematic teaching curriculum on staff nurses’ ability to avoid nosocomial infections. Furthermore, to ascertain the relationship between staff nurse pre-test knowledge and specific demographic factors. Methods: In order to investigate and evaluate the staff nurses’ level of knowledge regarding nosocomial infection prevention, an evaluatory research approach was used for this study. Pre-experimental design was determined …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Knowledge Regarding Health Problems Related to Smart Phone Addiction Among Adolescents Studying in a Selected School, Bangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Aim: This study assesses the effectiveness of an awareness program on adolescents' knowledge of health problems related to smartphone addiction. Objectives: (1) Evaluate adolescents' understanding of health issues linked to smartphone addiction. (2) Measure the impact of the awareness program on their knowledge by comparing pre-test and post-test scores. (3) Investigate correlations between pre-test knowledge and sociodemographic variables. Method: A quantitative evaluative approach was used. The one-group pre-test post-test research …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice Among Staff Nurses At Selected Hospitals, Hassan District, Karnataka
Abstract: Hassan District Government Hospitals were the sites of the quasi-experimental research. The study’s goal was to compare the pre and post-test scores of the two groups of nurses in charge of the experimental and control conditions, respectively. Create a self-paced learning module covering legal considerations in nursing practice for the control group and have them complete it. Pre- and post-test scores will be compared between the experimental and control groups …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Computer-assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge About the Distribution and Use of Iron and Folic Acid Tablets During the Antenatal Period Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Villages of Holenarasipura Taluk, Karnataka
Abstract: Pregnancy is a critical period in a mother’s life, and proper knowledge about managing pregnancy is essential for maternal and fetal health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-assisted teaching program in improving knowledge about the distribution and use of iron and folic acid tablets among primigravida mothers in selected villages of Holenarasipura taluk. A one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experimental design was employed, using non-probability convenience sampling …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Effects of Kangaroo Mother Care on the Physiological, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Outcomes of Preterm Infants in Various Hospitals in Karnataka
Abstract: Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a technique that encourages skin-to-skin contact, offering various physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial benefits for preterm infants. The objective is to assess the impact of KMC on the physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial development of premature babies. Study Design: This was a quasi-experimental research investigation. Materials and Methods: A purposive sample of sixty premature infants and their mothers was drawn from neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Petrographic and Geochemical Characteristics of Deccan Trap Basalts from Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Abstract: The Deccan Trap volcanic province represents one of the largest continental flood basalt provinces in the world and provides significant insights into magma generation and evolution processes. The present study focuses on the petrography and geochemistry of basalts from the Belagavi region, which forms part of the southern extension of the Deccan volcanic province. Petrographic analysis of thin sections reveals that the basalts are mainly composed of plagioclase feldspar and …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Common Effluent Treatment Plant Concept: A Novel Solution for Fish Meal and Oil Extraction Industries in Mangalore Karnataka
Abstract: Fish Meal and Oil Processing Industries (FOMA) has established a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Mangalore to treat the Effluents generated by their different small scale units to the Discharge Standards laid by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India for Common Effluent Treatment Plants as per Environment Protection Rules, 1986. The Effluents are treated by Anaerobic and Aerobic Methods, the treated Effluents are discharged in marine environment. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Site Suitability Analysis for Artificial Recharge of Groundwater using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Study of Mandya District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: The present work is conducted to identify the artificial recharge sites for recharging the groundwater level using GIS and Remote sensing techniques. The scarcity of ground water is keep on increasing day by day due to anthropogenic activities includes decrease in land cover and increase in land use, but the climatic conditions are also severely affected and results in decrease in rainfall and increase in land surface temperature. Most of …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Estimation of Ground Water Quality for Impact Assessment of Fluoride Content on Human Being in Bagalkot Taluk of Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Abstract: The chemical parameters of groundwater play a significant role in classifying and assessing water quality. The main objective of the present research work is to discuss the major ion chemistry of groundwater of Bagalkot taluk and further investigating the impact of fluoride content on human being by drinking ground water in selected 41 villages and one urban center of Bagalkot taluk. For assessment of water quality collected from the randomly …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Quality of Surface and Ground Water Around Machenahalli Indutrial Estate Between Bhadravathi and Shimoga Cities, Karnataka, India
Abstract: This study is done to analyse the physic-chemical properties of surface and ground water around Machenahalli industrial area. About seven surface water and nine ground water samples were collected and analysed for physico-chemical parameters like pH, EC (Electrical conductivity), Ca, TH, Mg, Na, K2O, SO4, CO3, HCO3 Cl and TDS (Total dissolve solid). And these results were compared with the drinking water standards of ISI (2003) and WHO (2004).For the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Stress among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Institutions of Karnataka, India
Abstract: Stress has been identified as a 21st century disease and has been viewed as a complex and dynamic transaction between individuals and their environments. Academic stress among college students has been a topic of interest for many years. There is little empirical evidence about the level of stress suffered by nursing students and its impact on their health throughout clinical practice. Therefore, a study has undertaken to explore the level …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 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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E-Information Usage among Engineering College Faculties in Karnataka with Special Reference to Mysore Region
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to analyse and evaluate the use of e-resources by the engineering college faculties in Mysore region. It aims to consider the various factors of e-resources usage such as purposes, impact, importance, problems, acceptance, and satisfaction with e-resources. A survey method of research was applied to ascertain the present status of use of e-resources. The investigator will adopt survey method. The tools for collecting …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 90–98 Read article
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Phytoplankton Diversity Influenced by the Chemical Status in Temple Tank of Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka
Abstract: AbstractIndia's temple architecture has been an important design of water storage since ancient times, where dry and monsoon seasons alternate. Temple tank design became an art form in itself. The water in the tank is deemed to be sacred water. Their management has to be scientific with a focus on storing, augmenting and utilizing water. Hubli temple tank is one such problem whose Physico-chemical characteristics and phytoplankton diversity are discussed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Preliminary Assessment of Flowering Plants with Reference to Temple Complexes or Sacred Groves in Bijapur
Abstract: The present work was carried with the aim to document the floral diversity in the selected sacred sites or temple complexes in Bijapur area to access their services benefiting at regional levels to local inhabitants. A total of 139 taxa (including cultivars) belonging to 121 genera distributed in 52 families were recorded in 10 selected sites. The list of plants and their uses were also been discussed. Keywords: Diversity, Temple …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Study and Analysis of Polymer / Composite Thermal Insulation Material and Comfort Based Building Simulation with Applicability of Evaporative Cooling
Abstract: In India, about 35% of India's electrical energy is absorbed by buildings. Of this, the significant consumption is for the cooling purpose in building. Passive cooling systems, by comparison consume considerably less energy than mechanical cooling systems. Therefore, it is very important to understand the applicability of the passive cooling system by conducting comfort-based simulation of building as well as an examination of the influence of thermal insulation composed of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Students on Eye Donation
Abstract: There are almost 52 million visually impaired people and 270,000 blind children in India. That's almost one-fourth the world's blind population living in India. Eye donation provides people who are blind with an opportunity to regain their vision through corneal transplantation, research and teaching. The need for donated eyes far exceeds the availability of donations. Nursing students are the future health care providers for the community. They are from different …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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A Research Project on Identification and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in General Medicine Ward of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The study aims at identifying and reporting the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in general medicine ward of an ESI hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Objective: Prescription study, analysis and prevention of medication-related problems (ADRs), identifying and minimizing medication-related problems, improving patient safety initiatives, improving the patient health-related outcomes, reducing work burden of physicians, and providing better therapy to large number of patients. Methodology: Study Design: It was a prospective and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis Macro-site Selection of Wind and Solar Using VIKOR Method
Abstract: Currently, wind and solar power generation systems have many drawbacks. Wind and solar power generation Full use of new energy will break the barrier to growth. Location for wind/solar hybrid power plant the primary problem is how to choose scientifically. This article selects six wind/solar hybrid power plants and implements them as a case study and evaluates these six areas via VIKOR by weighting the indicators through the MCDM method. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 21–28 Read article