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Prediction of Solar Proton Events Occurrence using CMEs and Flares as Control Events
Abstract: Prediction of Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) events is an important research area and helps in enabling space scientists prevent the risks and hazards for the space assets and astronauts. Several methods have been developed for predicting SEP events by means of studying the measured Solar Proton Event (SPE) in conjunction with other remote and in-situ measurements. The supporting measurements include solar soft and hard x-ray data, radio measurements, sunspot numbers, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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To Investigate the Occupational Risk Factors Contributing towards Musculoskeletal disorders among VDT users bank office Employees
Abstract: AbstractThe current business environment is characterized by stiff competition. The players in the industry always strive to come up with innovative strategies to outdo their rivals with a view of enhancing their profitability. Previous studies have indicated that having in place highly effective health and safety systems can enhance the level of productivity of the employees. This always results into an increase in the level of profitability of the organizations. …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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A Qualitative Investigation about Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety among Sawmill Workers in the City of Temples, Jammu
Abstract: The lightning growth of industries has become the major cause of health issues. Sawmill workers are not an exemption from being sufferers of various occupational diseases. The aim of this study is to investigate the awareness of sawmill workers with regard to their occupational health and felt requirements and issues towards use of protective gears. A qualitative study was conducted among thirty-eight sawmill workers. Majority of the workers were engaged …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Studies and Analysis of Perception of Workers Occupation in Hot Environment in Foundry Industry
Abstract: Foundry industry in India is the largest contributor in Indian economy. Safety in foundry industry is of great importance to build the relationship between employers and workers, and also for business growth. It also shows interest of employers on safety and well-being of workers, and to safeguard them from occupational diseases and disorders. Therefore, this research study insights the safety analysis of foundry industry and finds the perception of workers …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Spatio-temporal Distribution of Wildfire Occurrences on the Lake Floor of Lake Chad Based on Remotely Sensed Data
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This paper analyzes the spatio-temporal distribution of wildfire occurrences on the lake floor of the Lake Chad using satellite remote sensing data. A combination of field survey and computation of fire pixel counts from MODIS images for the period 2001–2009 form the basis for this analysis. The result revealed that the highest number of fires occurred in 2001, with varying figures in …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Investigation of a Possibly EF2 Tornado that had Occurred in the City of Shillong (India) on the 5th of April 2016
Abstract: From the wide range of available literature it can be seen that HIW (High Intensity Winds) have a very significant effect on not only earth fixed structures but also on aviation structures aero planes or helicopters to be specific. Of the available HIW two important events have received wide attention namely Tornadoes and Downbursts. According the Glossary of Meteorology, a tornado is "A violently rotating column of air, pendant from …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 60–64 Read article
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A Study based on a Survey of Overall Australian Labour Force, Occupation, Industry of Employment Comparing to Victorian (“Victoria†– Aprovincein Australia) Suburbs
Abstract: In Victoria, Australia, the inner eastern and eastern suburbs have developed their title as prestigious and rich suburbs. When it comes to northern suburbs, we can see the true middle class population. In the west, the labour class populations are more vivid in the picture. In this paper three suburbs in Victoria from east, north and west are chosen and compared the following classifications with national level: Labour force, occupation, …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Occupational Hepatocellular carcinoma : A review
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The relationship between occupation and liver cancer has not been extensively studied however. Approximately 80% of HCC patients have had an established history of chronic liver disease and infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), obesity, diabetes and smoking also increase the risk of HCC development significantly. Currently, only vinyl chloride monomer …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 98–106 Read article
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International Collaboration on Occupational and Environmental Health
Abstract: "The pleasant and comforting morning of March 1, 2013 was marked by the unusual activity at the gates of Auditorium of National Science Centre, New Delhi. Around 250 delegates from 12 countries (South Africa, Australia, Norway, USA, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka) and many of the states of India participated in the inaugural ceremony of the 1st International Conference on Occupational & Environmental Health (ICOEH 2013) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Occurrence of an Australian Species Tinospora smilacina Benth. (Menispermaceae) in India
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper limelight the occurrence of Tinospora smilacina Benth. An Australian species collected from the Maruthamalai hills, Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu in India. A detailed taxonomic description, distribution, photograph and illustration of this newly recorded species are provided to facilitate easy identification.Keywords: Tinospora smilacina, menispermaceae, new record, Western Ghats, IndiaCite this Article M. Parthipan, A. Rajendran, A. Sarvalingam. Occurrence of An Australian Species Tinospora smilacina Benth. (Menispermaceae) in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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A Screening Study on Occurrence and Distribution of Urinary Tract Infections Among Suspected Cases (Pyuria, With or Without Symptoms) During Pregnancy
Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most frequently seen medical complications in pregnancy. Methods: Ethical approval was granted for this research. The study employed a time-bound prospective design; total pregnant women (900) were categorized into those suspected of having UTI (pyuria, with or without symptoms) and those not suspected. Asymptomatic bacteriuria is diagnosed through a urine specimen with an appropriate microscopic examination, followed by culture. Results: The occurrence …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Investigating the Occurrence and Damage of Wild Pig (Sus scrofa) in Cassava Ecosystems of Kerala
Abstract: The study investigates the occurrence and impact of wild pigs on cassava crops in selected locations of Thrissur and Palakkad districts of Kerala, spanning from July 2022 to May 2023. Data were collected from 10 sites, where each 1-acre field was divided into 5 quadrants for monitoring. The presence of wild pigs was tracked weekly through pug marks, infrared cameras, and farmer reports, while the extent of cassava plant damage …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Bird-Tree Associations and Co-occurrence Patterns in Delhi: Implications for Urban Ecological Restoration and Invasive Species Management
Abstract: Urban trees and birds are intertwined indicators of ecological resilience in cities. This study maps citywide bird-tree interactions in Delhi, India, hosting more than 300 avian species. The city was divided into hexagonal grids, and bird-tree data (506 interactions) were collected through field surveys across 131 sites using standardised 1-kilometre transects. Native keystone species like ficus supported the greatest bird diversity, while invasive Prosopis juliflora was widely used for perching …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Heating Energy Estimation before Construction and Thermal Comfort Post Occupancy in the New Building of Salesian College, Sonada Campus, Darjeeling
Abstract: AbstractThermal comfort of indoors lead to better satisfaction. A thermal analysis of heating energy requirements were conducted before the construction of a new campus building. After the completion of the construction, thermal comfort studies were conducted to study the indoor conditions. The use of hollow block wall was recommended against the conventional brick wall.Keywords: ASHRAE, thermal comfort, degree day, Griffiths’ neutral temperatureCite this ArticleSamar Thapa. Heating Energy Estimation before Construction …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Use of Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods in Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health
Abstract: Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) of process plants is an important aspect in safety management. Quantitative assessment is necessary to compare the OSH status of different plants. For this purpose, usually, an evaluation team is constituted which evaluates the OSH performance based on the available OSH related information. The evaluation team arrives at a decision through discussions and mutual agreement. However, while working in a group, there always …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–34 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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Bird-Tree Associations and Co-occurrence Patterns in Delhi: Implications for Urban Ecological Restoration and Invasive Species Management
Abstract: Urban trees and birds are intertwined indicators of ecological resilience in cities. This study maps citywide bird-tree interactions in Delhi, India, hosting more than 300 avian species. The city was divided into hexagonal grids, and bird–tree data (506 interactions) were collected through field surveys across 131 sites using standardized 1-kilometre transects. Native keystone species, like ficus, supported the greatest bird diversity, while invasive Prosopis juliflora was widely used for perching …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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A Novel Approach for Texture Feature Extraction to Retrieve Texture Images using Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM)
Abstract: Image retrieval plays an important role in many of the areas. Content based image retrieval (CBIR) is used for browsing most similar images from the large database. Texture is an important characteristics used in identifying the region of interest or objects in an image. In this image retrieval method, texture method is used to extract the features and retrieves the similar images based on similarity of the features. In the …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Opportunities for India to collaborate for occupational Health and Safety: A review
Abstract: The safe and healthy work environment is a fundamental human right in India. 63.6% are estimated to be in working group, where more than 90% work in the informal economy and less than 10% are in formal economy. Workers are exposed to various risk which are not assessed due to lack of skilled human resource. Collaboration can be undertaken through joint/multilateral programs, research studies particularly in frontier areas, institutionalized exchange …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 116–122 Read article
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Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Studies of Silver Nanoparticles from Tamil Nadu Major Crop Anacardium occidentale
Abstract: Recent studies have shown that Silver Nanoparticles have physical, optical and catalytic properties. Present work involves the eco-friendly and reproducible synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from the Anacardium occidentale leaves extract. The synthesized silver Nanoparticle from 1 mM AgNO3 solution through the leaf extract were characterizing was monitored using Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometer, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR).Scanning …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 20, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–22 Read article