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Implementing Smart Voting Systems: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: This article offers a detailed explanation of the process for creating an innovative electronic voting system that utilizes the flexibility and efficiency of the Raspberry Pi. This method aims to improve voting security, transparency, and user-friendliness by employing digital technology and a mechanism called the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The proposed system comprises several components, including a Raspberry Pi for control, candidate selection buttons, a camera for voter …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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A Cross-cultural Analysis of the Utilization and Efficacy of Traditional Herbal Medicine to Cure High Blood Pressure Among People of Rawalakot
Abstract: Safety and efficacy of herbal medicines have not yet been established in treating hypertension. The current study examined the prevalence of herbal medicine use among hypertensive patients in Rawalakot, Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The study included 100 hypertensive patients using systemic random sampling. The independent variables were herbal medicine and conventional medicine, while the dependent variable was hypertension. The most known and used herbal medicine was garlic followed by …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis of Factors Contributing to Relapse in Alcohol and Opioid Dependence Among Patients Admitted to Selected Hospitals in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Abstract: Introduction: Substance abuse involves the dangerous or detrimental use of psychoactive substances, such as alcohol and illegal drugs. The use of these substances can result in dependence syndrome, which encompasses a range of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological effects that arise from ongoing substance use. Objectives: This study was carried out to examine the factors linked to relapse in alcohol and opioid dependence among patients admitted to selected hospitals in Ludhiana, …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Microplastics Contaminated Mullet (Mugil cephalus) (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Lower Forcados River, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria
Abstract: The increasing contamination of the environment by microplastics (MP) in various forms is a consequence of modern lifestyle advancements and has emerged as a significant environmental hazard. The digestive tracts of 36 specimens of the economic mullet (Mugil cephalus) were investigated between March 2022 and March 2023 from the lower Forcados River, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 96 MP particles were extracted from 18 fish out of the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Prevalence and the Risk Factors Associated With Musculoskeletal Problems Among Tea Garden Workers in Banwaripur Tea Estate, Golaghat District
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain refers to discomfort that affects the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Its causes are diverse, with poor posture or body mechanics often leading to spinal misalignment and muscle shortening, which can result in overuse and pain in other muscles. This type of pain is particularly common among tea leaf pluckers, who experience it due to the heavy loads they carry, long working hours, challenging terrain, and lack …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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The Strength of Dry, Fresh and Decomposed Raffia Palm Trunk in the Bioremediation of Oil-based Drill Cutting
Abstract: In this research, the impact of dry drill cuttings and compost tea on the environment's ability to degrade oil-based drill cutting contamination is investigated. The experiment was conducted in the research center located at the workshop of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Department, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Oil-based drill cutting samples were placed in bulk in eleven reactors (T1, T2, T3-T11) with four replications. The original drill cuttings' physiochemical characteristics …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Implementing Blockchain to Enhance Security in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Combat Drug Counterfeiting
Abstract: Drug counterfeiting has emerged as a critical threat to public health, as it has enabled inferior and counterfeit drugs to flood many markets around the world thereby eroding trust in healthcare systems and patient safety. This paper seeks to address the glaring need for adequate security safeguards to curb the circulation of counterfeit drugs by proposing a blockchain model designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industries. In general, the idea of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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Optimization of Bulk Density and Moisture Content in Different Stages of Plantation for the Single Row Manually Operated Vegetable Transplanter for Brinjal and Chilli.
Abstract: The machine used in the experiment was designed for suitability to the pot-type seedlings. In pot-type seedlings, soil in the form of soil block, keeps the roots of the seedling enact and therefore ensures minimum mortality and maximum survival of the seedlings. The compactness and seedling settlement time, before its removal from cage for planting, guides the soil block strength against breakage. The minimum damage of soil block in pot …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Growth and Stomach Content of Pellonula leonensis from New Calabar River, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The growth and food of Pellonula leonensis from the New Calabar River, Port Harcourt, Nigeria was studied, with the view of developing a proper feed that could meet the fish nutritional needs if reared in captivity. Analysis of growth using the length and weight measurements by applying regression analysis indicated that the fish had an allometric growth (2.6425 ± 0.078), and a condition factor of 0.8731. The fish’s food preferences …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Exploring the Role of Teamwork in Enhancing Research Productivity in Yobe State Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria
Abstract: The impact of cooperation on academic scientists' publishing production at tertiary institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria, was the subject of this survey study. Three (3) goals served as the study's guidelines. At the 0.05 level of significance, chi-square (X2) was used to test two (2) null hypotheses The study's target audience consisted of 162 academic scientists, and a survey research design was employed. The study used the total enumeration sampling …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Exploring Psychotropic Trends of Medication Use in Psychiatric Outpatients: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: Psychotropic medications are essential in managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Prescribing habits in outpatient clinics can differ a lot depending on things like the patient’s age, background, and medical conditions. Aim: This study aims to explore the trends in psychotropic medication use among psychiatric outpatients at a tertiary care hospital, with a focus on understanding prescribing patterns, demographic factors, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Exploring the Synergy of High Performance Composite Concrete Strength and Sustainable Construction Practice
Abstract: This research evaluates how the combination of industrial waste materials optimizes composite concrete structure strength and services the interests of sustainable construction development. This research examines two major environmental problems stemming from ordinary Portland cement clinker manufacturing and landfill accumulation of non-biodegradable porcelain waste. The research employed alccofine dosage of 16% as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) with high pozzolanic activity to combat these problems. Processed porcelain waste aggregates filled …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Integrated Spatial and Statistical Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Rupbas Tehsil of Bharatpur, Rajasthan: A WQI-based Approach
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of groundwater quality in Rupbas Tehsil of Bharatpur District, Rajasthan, through the application of the Water Quality Index (WQI) and hydrogeochemical techniques. A total of 32 groundwater samples, 16 collected during the pre-monsoon and 16 during the post-monsoon seasons, were analyzed for key physicochemical parameters including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), total hardness (TH), total …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 84–93 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Wear Characteristics in Natural Fibre Composite Materials
Abstract: In mechanical systems, energy loss and material degradation due to attrition are frequently the consequences of sliding contacts, which frequently lead to premature system failure. In this study, at 50°C, 80°C, and 110°C, the hardness was tested; the results showed that the values were 350.7, 422.5, and 455.5 HV, respectively. After conducting a high-temperature wear test, the mass loss of the as-deposited composite coatings was assessed by an electrochemical approach …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 444–450 Read article
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Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life of Patient with Diabetes in West Tripura
Abstract: Throughout the new millennium, diabetes mellitus is on the rise everywhere. According to IDF, the prevalence of diabetes in worldwide was 537 million in 2021; this number is anticipated to climb to 643 million by 2030 if no effective preventative measures are introduced. According to an IDF research, one in three households has diabetic patients, and one in seven adult diabetics worldwide lives in India. India's percentages were 9.3% in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Transfer Learning-Based Deep Learning Models for Breast Cancer Detection
Abstract: Breast cancer is a major concern in the world today, and early and accurate diagnosis is most crucial in the case of breast cancer, as it is among the disorders where the total cost of loss of life is high. Traditional screening processes are subjective and vulnerable to inter-observer reliability issues and diagnostic errors, being primarily based on manual interpretation of medical images. To address these limitations, Deep Learning (DL) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Soil Fertility Assessment of Selected Villages in Bhuban Block, Dhenkanal, Odisha, India
Abstract: Using the Global Positioning System (GPS), the soil fertility condition of the Bhuban block in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha was prepared. In 5 villages in the Bhuban block of the Dhenkanal district, located in the central mid-tableland Agroclimatic region of Odisha, India, a study on the status of soil fertility was conducted.It is evident that the Bhuban block's several villages have varying textural classes, from loam to sand. In …
Published in International Journal of AgroChemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Fabrication of Polydimethylsiloxane Composites with Nickel Nanoparticles: Unification and Current–Voltage Relationship
Abstract: Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)–nickel nanoparticle (NiNPs) nanocomposite films were fabricated and systematically investigated to understand their electrical transport behavior through current–voltage (I–V) characterization. Nanocomposite films with varying Ni nanoparticle filler concentrations (14.88 wt%, 15.77 wt%, and 16.65 wt%) were prepared using a solution-mixing and spin-coating technique, followed by controlled thermal curing. The electrical properties of both pristine PDMS and PDMS– NiNPs nanocomposites were examined over a wide voltage range (up to 800 …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Device Using Max30102 Sensor
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions globally, requiring continuous blood glucose monitoring to prevent complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, neuropathy, and retinopathy. Conventional invasive finger- prick techniques result in pain, skin irritation, and an increased risk of infection, which lowers patient compliance, particularly in young patients and the elderly. This paper presents a non-invasive glucose monitoring prototype using the MAX30102 optical biosensor interfaced with the …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Enhancement of Mechanical Properties in Eutectic Al-Si Alloy Matrix Composites Reinforced with Kyanite and Graphite via Stir Casting
Abstract: The purpose of this work is to enhance the mechanical performance of a eutectic Al–Si alloy by incorporating hard ceramic (kyanite) and soft solid lubricant (graphite) reinforcements using a liquid-state stir casting route. Metal matrix composites were fabricated with kyanite contents of 2, 4, and 6 wt.% and a constant 2.5 wt.% graphite. Their microstructures and mechanical properties were systematically evaluated. The microstructure was examined using optical microscopy and energy …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 90–100 Read article