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Zonation of Potential Groundwater and Its Spatial Correlation with Indices and Boreholes: Western Region of Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Abstract: Water has a significant role in day to day life of people to fulfill their requirements. Although, study area is a part of Blue Nile basin but it has great water scarcity because of its topographic and geological nature. It has been observed during the field visit that people are travelling long to get the water from remote areas. Productivity through groundwater is quite high as compared to surface water, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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GIS Based Fire Incident Emergency Response: A Case Study of Kano Urban Markets, Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: Fire, a terrific type of disaster, can destroy properties and lives which in turn brings about physical, social, structural, economic and welfare disturbances in a community. Market fire is not an exception of such destruction. The aim of this research is to assess the markets’ fire emergency response with a view to optimize the use of road network for quick response to the incident in the study area. This study …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Majoon Falasfa: A Boon from Unani Medicine for Elderly
Abstract: Geriatric medicine or clinical gerontology, as a branch of medical sciences specifically deals with health problems as well as care and treatment of older people. Old age can’t be healed but it can be promoted, prevented and extended which is in fact a basic principle of preventive medicine. There is clear consensus that elderly population comprises a collection of biomedical factors which influence an individual’s physiological state in a way …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Fluconazole Resistance among Candida species Causing Vulvovaginitis
Abstract: Yeasts have emerged as a prominent cause of vaginal infections in community and hospitalized patients. Majority of cases of Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) are caused by Candida albicans however, episodes due to non-albicans Candida appear to be increasing in the recent years leading to increase medical concern. Most non-albicans Candida species have higher minimum-inhibitory concentration (MIC) to fluconazole and infections caused by these species are often difficult to treat. This study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Suspected Female Patients Attending Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal
Abstract: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a serious health problem affecting millions of people, commonly females, each year around the world. UTI is defined by a combination of clinical features or symptoms and the presence of bacteria in urine or presence of more than 100,000 CFU/mL after urine culture. Clinical symptoms of UTI include frequency, dysuria, abdominal pain, back pain, fever, and urgency. Diagnosis of UTI relies on both urinalysis and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Antimicrobial Activity of Partially Purified Extract of Streptomyces Sp. on MRSA
Abstract: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of increasingly prevalent, difficult and expensive-to-treat nosocomial as well as community-acquired infections worldwide. Accurate and rapid detection of MRSA in a clinical laboratory is of utmost importance to avoid treatment failure as these strains are multidrug resistant and there are limited options to treat these infections. Hence, exploring newer antibacterial substances is the need of the hour. In this study, phenotypically and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Its Different Testing Methods: A Review
Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive bacterium is a serious current health care concern. In the mid-1980s, S. aureus strains emerged that were resistant to the beta-lactamase-stable penicillin, these strains were termed methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Methicillin resistance in S. aureus is primarily mediated by the mecA gene, which codes for the modified penicillin-binding protein 2a. MRSA strain has become one of the well-known etiologic agents for a wide variety of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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The 14 Principles Guru Gobind Singh Cultivated to Societal Stability
Abstract: 1024x768 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE India has been a land with riches encompassing from value systems with unparalled family integrations, nursed by able mentoring from Saints and hermits who ventured their holistic philosophies towards attempts for thorough societal improvements. The Quality of various Mentors/ Gurus, and the system nurtured by them, has at-times been superlative. It is believed that the emergence of most of these souls …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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Nigeria-Zimbabwe Bilateral Relations: Issues and Challenges
Abstract: Nigeria-Zimbabwe bilateral relations were struck in the early 1980s when Zimbabwe attained political independence during the administration of Alhaji Shehu Shagari. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were warm and cordial in the period 1980–2004. The objective of this paper is to examine the issues that have resulted to the low ebb in Nigeria-Zimbabwe bilateral relations in recent years. Secondary data were utilized in this paper. Books, Journals, magazines …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Need Assessment for Opening a Special School for Differently Abled Children in Mekelle City, Ethiopia 2014
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Every one differs from each other in all aspects which includes physical, emotional, intellectual and behaviors. This causes a different situation for a teacher who has to manage the students with different abilities. It has been greatest challenge for the school teachers to provide a better service without individual differences. In a class room a child can be a normal or with …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–50 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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Health Need Assessment and Health Seeking Behaviour among Construction Site Workers and Homeless in South Delhi
Abstract: This observational cross sectional study is an update on the status of a marginalized community with different living conditions, health status, lifestyle, health needs and health seeking behavior in the multi-cultural metro city of Delhi. Out of 1252 screened, a total of 877 people were interviewed for self-reported illnesses, health needs and seeking behavior at four construction sites, shelters for the homeless and a slum in south Delhi. Poor hygienic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 123–129 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding E-Waste in Resettlement Areas of East Delhi
Abstract: E-waste is collected and processed for disposal in urban slums of the metropolis of India by untrained workers without using personal protective equipment, which are detrimental not only to their health but also to the environment. This study was designed to find the knowledge, attitude, and practices of e-waste handling and management among the workers involved in e-waste handling and management in East district of Delhi. (Seelampur and Shastripark). A …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Dental Fluorosis – An Underestimated Public Health Challenge; Evidence from Rural Delhi
Abstract: Oral health problems being the most prevalent chronic morbidities, contribute to heavy burden on health care delivery system universally. Although, fluoride has been recognized for the observed decline of caries among children as well as adults, its excessive consumption has put global population at risk of fluorosis. India is among the 23 nations around the globe with reported oral health problems due to excessive fluoride in drinking water. Since there …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 54–62 Read article
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Awareness and Preparedness Regarding Disasters among Residents of An Urban Slum in Delhi
Abstract: The burden of natural disasters falls most heavily upon developing nations where over 95% of disaster related deaths occur. Urban areas are especially prone to disasters affecting millions of people each year through loss of life, serious injury, and loss of assets and livelihoods. To assess the awareness and preparedness about disasters among residents of an urban slum in central Delhi, a community based cross sectional study was conducted among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 63–66 Read article
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In vitro Combination Studies of Antibiotics against Bacterial Pathogens
Abstract: Antibiotic-resistant microorganisms are emerging worldwide and causing serious complications. As these microorganisms are resistant to most of the contemporary antibiotics, their control is becoming as a global health concern. Therefore, there is a need for new alternative compounds or strategies that are effective against these microbial infections and in preventing or delaying their resistance. This study was carried out to test Rifampicin as an adjuvant therapeutic agent in the treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Ascidians as the Potential Bioindicators of Marine Ecosystem: A Review
Abstract: Ascidians belonging to the ‘Phylum Chordata’ are effectively used as bio-indicators of anthropogenic disturbance in marine ecosystems. Each and every day marine coastal communities are exposed to several chemical compounds which are commonly used in agriculture and industrial activities. Among the various criteria, functional qualities may represent useful tools for monitoring environmental impact in coastal areas, in order to consider the impact of anthropogenic activities on the aquatic ecosystem and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Smart City: How Do We Understand?
Abstract: AbstractA smart city is a rising and multidisciplinary domain. It has been defined as effective use ofinformation and communication technologies (ITCs) which enhance urban life in terms ofquality of life, governance, institution, economy and mobility. A smart city is an urban regionwhich is highly advanced in terms of infrastructure, real estate, communication and marketvisibility. In smart city, information technology is the main infrastructure and the source forproviding essential services to …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Insecticide-treated Bednets Use as an Environment Friendly Method for Malaria Control
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Malaria is a mosquito-borne public health problem in 90 countries worldwide affecting at least 300 million people annually. The disease imposes economic burden on families, business, health system, government budget and is associated with poverty, poor health, and malnutrition among children. Among the various methods available for mosquito control, use of mosquito nets, especially when treated with insecticides, provide the safest, cheapest, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Enhancing Climate Literacy of Urban Poor Women through ICTs
Abstract: Climate change as a threat to sustainable development is expected to adversely affects various aspects of life especially in the developing countries. According to United Nations reports 1.1 billion people (one in six of the world’s population) lack access to improved drinking water, and 2.4 billion lack sanitation. As a result, the burden of death and disease related to inadequate water is high, with an estimated mortality of 3 million …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2012 · pp. 105–113 Read article