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58 articles for “water standard values”
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Studies on Zooplankton Diversity of Manar Reservoir with Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters, Maharashtra
Abstract: Freshwater reservoirs in India are increasingly exposed to anthropogenic pressures, such as agricultural runoff, domestic sewage discharge, and water level fluctuations, which significantly influence nutrient dynamics and aquatic ecosystem stability. Biomonitoring using plankton communities provides an effective approach for evaluating ecological health, as these organisms respond rapidly to changes in physico-chemical conditions. The present investigation was carried out to assess the environmental status and trophic condition of Manar Reservoir, located …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Skin Cream
Abstract: Herbal cosmetics have gained significant attention in recent years due to increasing consumer preference for natural and safe skincare products. Herbal skin creams are semisolid formulations enriched with plant-derived ingredients that provide therapeutic as well as cosmetic benefits. These formulations are designed to enhance skin health by utilizing bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, and vitamins. Herbal creams are generally prepared using oil-in-water (O/W) or water-in-oil (W/O) …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Bioanalytical Method Development and Validation for the Estimation of Levothyroxine in Human K₃EDTA Plasma by Using UPLC-MS/MS
Abstract: A rapid, sensitive, and highly selective UPLC-MS/MS method was developed and validated for the quantitative estimation of Levothyroxine in human plasma using Levothyroxine-D₃ as the internal standard (IS). Chromatographic separation was achieved on a Gemini NX-C18 column (50 × 3.0 mm, 3 µm) with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and water (70:30, v/v) containing 0.015% formic acid at a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. The total run time was …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 32–46 Read article
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Surfactant-Mediated Synthesis and Stabilization of Colloidal Nanoparticles in Aqueous Media: A Preliminary Study on Controlling Parameters
Abstract: Surfactants dissolved in water possess a distinctive tendency to accumulate at surfaces or interfaces, a process that involves the migration of surfactant molecules from the bulk liquid phase to the interfacial region. This adsorption tendency of surfactants is being exploited in stabilization of the Nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized through colloidal chemistry routes. In present research, preliminary studies on controlling parameters involving various surfactants has been carried out to standardized the chemical …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Prevalence and Antibiogram Profile of Uropathogens Isolated from Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Female Patients with Urinary Tract Infections and its Associated Risk Factors: Focus on Cephalosporin
Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among women. Here, the present study probes the prevalence of urinary tract infection (UTI), assess the adequacy of empirical therapy, susceptibility of antibiotics and resistance pattern of bacteria responsible for UTI and its associated risk factors. A total of 1309 urine samples were collected from UTI suspected female patients of tertiary care hospitals between the ages of 18-49. Moreover, a total of 207 urine …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Cogeneration System in Concentrated Photovoltaic Panels
Abstract: This study analyses the behavior of hybrid systems composed of photovoltaic panels (PV) and phase-change materials (PCM) under solar concentration conditions, aiming to generate electric and thermal energy in water simultaneously (cogeneration). This work looks for system performance improvement while increasing the generated power and energy by the PV panel and the thermal system in unison. The study shows the increase in power and energy delivered by the prototype compared …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Development and Validation of a Robust RP-HPLC Method for Rufinamide Quantification in Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Abstract: The creation and validation of a simple, precise, and targeted reverse phase high-performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) approach allowed for the quantification of rufinamide in pharmaceutical dosage forms. With a mobile phase of methanol and water (50:50, v/v), the technique used a gradient mode Symmetry Qualisil gold C18 column (4.6 x 150mm, 5 μm). For the detection method, a flow rate of 1 mL/min was employed at 220 nm. During a …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Construction Phase Sustainability Index of Building
Abstract: The construction industry provides infrastructure, scope of job to society across the world. Apart from these benefits, the construction industry has some negative impacts on society and the environment. This industry is considered to be the major user of electricity and fresh water. It is also considered to be one of the major emitters of greenhouse gasses during the construction period. Across the world, there are many rating systems to …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 31–50 Read article
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An Overview on Use of Plastic Waste as Road Construction Material
Abstract: The usage of plastic in our environment is expanding day by day due to rising population urbanization, evolution, activities, and changing in life manner. This waste plastic is spreading mostly on the land. This waste plastic is becoming hard job to decompose due to its non-biodegradable property. Eventually, plastics are not decomposed scientifically and potential to create soil, air, and marine pollution as well as water pollution. Therefore, the waste …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 59–66 Read article
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Experimental Studies and in silico Analysis on Quarum Sensing and System Simulation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Abstract: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common pathogenic bacterium present in human microbial flora, biofilms, soil and water associated and support self microbial communications and survilance. The present study shows estimated protein concentration present in two days grown in Mullar hinton broth was resulted around 32.5 mg/ml. The studies in protein interaction on X-ray film with aqueous fruit and vegetable extracts showed good results with apple, straw berry, cucumber, grape, orrange, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Earthquake on Embankment based on Reliability Index Using Spreadsheet Optimization Method
Abstract: To obtain varying parametric sensitivities from case to case, a reliability analysis is most efficient method for designing any structure. Reliability based design illustrates the standard deviations and the correlation structure of the input parameters. The aim of this paper is to delineate the ultimate limit states or reliability based assessment and to describe the reliability index or Hasofer-Lind (H-L) index using object-oriented constrained optimization in the ubiquitous spread sheet …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Food Adulteration, its Detection and to Create Awareness among Homemakers Regarding Food Safety Standards in Selected Rural and Urban Community of Drug District, Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Health is wealth; happiness lies in the health of man. Good health helps to develop charm, grace and happy mind. Florence Nightingale recognizes the radically changed outcomes by addressing clean water, nourishing food, light and fresh air. Good nutritive food plays very vital role in maintaining proper health and also helps in prevention and cure of diseases. All body functions like metabolic, hormonal, mental, physical or chemical cannot be performed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 50–70 Read article
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Potable Water Quality Analysis of Akbarpura, KPK, Pakistan
Abstract: In Pakistan, supply of safe drinking water of international standard is very limited. Only around 30% population has access to piped drinking water, which has rarely been completely tested for health safety. About 70% population is drinking water of unknown quality. The only testing comes through human consumption and getting sick. This study is designed to investigate the water quality problems of Akbarpura, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. Samples were collected from the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Study of Fire Safety Management for Hospitals in Amravati City
Abstract: Hospitals are considered a place of hope and offers sense of security in the aftermath of a disaster situation. Safe hospitals have symbolic social value; losing a health facility leads to a sense of insecurity and social instability. Disaster-resilient hospitals must be able to protect the lives of patients and staff and continue to function. Hospitals need to ensure structural safety, non-structural safety and functional safety. The responsibility to take …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–16 Read article
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Seasonal Variations of Air Quality Measures In Warri and Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
Abstract: Air quality in Urban Cities like Warri and Effurun has been deteriorating over time. The distribution levels of air pollutants in the Warri and Effurun environments may be related to both natural and man-made factors. In addition to evaluating the quality of rainwater with regard to pH, heavy metals (Fe, Pb, Cd, As, Hg, CU, Zn), and some anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42-, CO32-), this project study aims to investigate, using …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–48 Read article
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Hydraulics of Flow Through and Over Fayoum Weir with Rectangular Bottom Openings
Abstract: Fayoum standard weirs have been modified by adding number of bottom openings to convey much water to downstream direction. This study aims to investigate the effects of using different configurations of Fayoum weirs with rectangular bottom openings on flow characteristics under different dimensions and number of openings. 46 weir configurations with height of 25 cm were used in this study, divided into four groups A, B, C and D. Each …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Restoration of Degraded Agricultural Soils Through Organic Amendments and Sustainable Farming Practices
Abstract: This study investigates the efficacy of organic amendments and sustainable farming practices in restoring degraded agricultural soils, addressing a critical global challenge affecting food security and environmental sustainability. The research was conducted over three growing seasons on degraded semi-arid agricultural land, utilizing a randomized complete block design with five treatments: The following farming practices: pure control, organic amendments but market conventional farming practices, sustainable farming practices but market standard conventional, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Detection and Control of Adulterants in Milk
Abstract: Milk is one of the most essential and widely consumed staple foods, valued for its rich nutritional composition, including proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals necessary for human growth and health. However, the increasing demand for milk, coupled with economic incentives, has led to the widespread issue of milk adulteration, posing serious concerns for food safety and public health. Adulteration involves the addition of harmful or inferior substances to milk, either …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article