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Assessment of Crop Production System and Agricultural Technology Adoption in Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District
Abstract: In a developing country like Ethiopia, agriculture plays an active role in determining the economic, social, and political systems of a society by forming the basis for every economic activity. Methods: The objectives of this study were to identify and examine the major crop production systems and agricultural technology adoption in the Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District of Southwest Ethiopia. Results: The results of this study indicate that enset, coffee, maize, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 97–106 Read article
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Probable Causes of Cracks on selected Buildings at Akrowa in Afigya Kwabre District, Ghana
Abstract: This work evaluated the nature of the foundation soils and cracks on twelve representative buildings at Akrowa, in the Afigya Kwabre District near Kumasi in Ghana. Age, material used whether clay/concrete, dimensions of cracks on the buildings and tests for geotechnical parameters of foundation soils such as moisture content, bulk density, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limit and direct shear were carried out on soils from four pits dug …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Oral Care of Patients in Intensive Care Unit Among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals of District Patiala, Punjab
Abstract: Statement of Problem: A Pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding oral care of patients in Intensive Care Unit among staff nurses working in selected hospitals of District Patiala, Punjab. Background of the Study: Mouth cleanliness is very important for critical patients in hospital. It is usually the accountability of nurses with adequate information for mouth hygiene, guiding principle and rate of performance oral …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Association between Maternal Factors and Birth Weight of Children from a Selected Village of Anand District
Abstract: Birth weight of the child is an important predictor for neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity as well as for the nutritional status of the children. There are numerous factors such as maternal physiological, biological and socioeconomic factors leading to low birth weight. A community based cross sectional study was carried out to study the association between maternal factors and birth weight of the children. About 100 mothers were selected …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21s–24s Read article
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Nutritional Assessment of Rural Farmers in Ahmadabad District of Gujarat State—Implication for Health and Well-being
Abstract: Nutrition is an important factorcontributing to health and functional ability. Malnutrition is more common in geriatric population but it is underestimated.Nutritional status is an important component of nutritional care and state of health of any individual. This study examined the nutritional status of rural farmers of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat State using dietary assessment method and body mass index (BMI). The major objectives of the study were to determine the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 57s–63s Read article
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Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude towards Mental Illness among the Adults of Urban and Rural Areas of Sangli District in India
Abstract: Mental illness has been shrouded in stigma, ignorance and superstition since a long time in India instead of offering help to the mentally ill. Most of us treat them with suspicion, ignorance or cold hearted apathy. Mental illness is rising at epidemic rates around the world, including India. Awareness regarding attitude and knowledge towards mental health issues is rising along with acceptance of mental health illness among community people. Thus, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Nutritional Recovery Status and its Determinants of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program among Pregnant and Lactating Women in Werie-Leke District, North Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: In Ethiopia, around 1.5 million pregnant and lactating women (PLW) screened for acute malnutrition and those with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) admitted to the targeted supplementary feeding program (TSFP). As the health system accepted, the TSFP is recognized as critical for the reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality in case of community emergency nutrition, but the recovery outcome was not measured yet. The study was undertaken to assess the nutritional …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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A Study on the Quality of Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Kamrup District of Assam
Abstract: A study on the quality of life (QOL) of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) was conducted in the Kamrup district of Assam. This study was undertaken as a part of a livelihood project for PLWHA. The study was conducted on 40 HIV/AIDS patients. Quality of life (QOL) was evaluated using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life (WHOQOL) – HIV BREF instrument. The respondents were evaluated according to a pre-designed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Patterns of Death Due to Cardiac Injuries in the Barpeta District of Assam
Abstract: Cardiac trauma is a leading cause of death all over the world. It occurs mostly due to motor vehicular accidents. The objectives of this study was to study the demographic pattern of death due to cardiac injuries in Barpeta district of Assam, India, in the year 2014. During this period, a total number of 514 medicolegal autopsies were conducted; of which 188 were trauma-related deaths. Among this, 34 cases had …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Comparison of Under Nutrition Among 6–59 Month Children of Food Secure and Insecure Households in Artumafursi District, Oromiya Special Zone, Amahara Region, Ethiopia, 2016
Abstract: Background: Under nutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children under-five years of age throughout the world. Objective: This study was aimed at comparing the magnitude of under nutrition among children of 6–59 months of age of food secure and insecure households in Artumafursi district, South East Amarha, Ethiopia. Methods: Community-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 1078 children from March to June 2016. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Women’s Satisfaction with Care Providers Interaction and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Tiyo District, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia, 2016: Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Background: Health care provider-client interaction during antenatal care is an effective strategy to improve maternal health care seeking behavior. When clients are informed and involved in decision making, they are more adherent to medical recommendation and carry out more health related behavioral changes. However, the unsatisfactory interaction between health care providers and women pose a significant challenge in the health care service utilization.Objective: This study is aimed to assess women’s …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Post Electro Somatic Therapy Health Problems Among the Schizophrenic Patients Admitted in Private Hospitals at Selected District
Abstract: Introduction: Health is complete state of physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing and not merely the absence of diseases and infirmity. Mental health is state of balance between the individual and the surrounding world, a state of harmony between one self and others, a co existence between the realities of self and that of other people and the environment. Methodology: The Research design and approach is Non experimental, descriptive research …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Knowledge and Understanding about Cervical Carcinoma, Risk Factors and Prevention among Rural Women in Pandiruppu, and Maruthamunai Area, Ampara District of Sri Lanka: A Survey
Abstract: Cervical carcinoma has been regarded as the second most common form of cancer among women after breast and colorectal cancer. In Sri Lanka the second most common causes of deaths due to cancer among women is cervical carcinoma. According to the report of Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka in 2007, the estimated number of cervical carcinoma cases was 732. Awareness about cervical carcinoma and its prevention is quite less amongst …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Study of Allege Rape Cases in Barpeta District, Assam
Abstract: Sexual violence regarded as a global problem, not only in the geographical sense but also in terms of age and sex. This study was carried out in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta, Assam, India. A total 580 alleged rape cases coming for examination from different part of Barpeta district of Assam in the year 2014 and 2015 were studied and data …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Determination of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Soil using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gazipur District, Bangladesh
Abstract: This study was undertaken to determine the presence of pesticide residues in some agricultural soils of Gazipur district in Bangladesh. The collected soil samples were analyzed for some selected pesticides such as DDT, methoxychlor, acephate, fenthion, fenitrothion, parathion, ethion, carbaryl, carbofuran and cypermethrin by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with PDA detector. The results showed that none of the soil samples were contaminated with organochlorine and pyrithrium pesticides. Soil …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An Exploratory Pilot Study on the Traditional Siddha Anthropometric Diagnostic and Screening Method ‘Manikkadai Nool Measurement’ of Undergraduate Students in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, India
Abstract: Aim: The aim is to study the distribution pattern of Manikkadai Nool measurement of students studying in an undergraduate college in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala and analyse the data statistically. Manikkadai Nool measurement is the circumference of forearm which is measured four-fingerbreadth above the wrist. Background: The traditional Tamil Siddha medical text ‘Agasthiyar Sudamanikkayaru Sutram’ exclusively discusses Manikkadai Nool measurement as a continuous variable ranging from 4 to 10 fb with …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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An Analysis of Social Audit in the District of Purba Medinipur in West Bengal with the Help of Mathematical and Statistical Techniques
Abstract: “If Brazil has its Bolsa Familia and Mexico its Progresa, famous for the schemes for alleviating poverty; India is recently making news internationally. India’s system of social audits, that is, independent but local auditing of social programmes to fight poverty, like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), is attracting world attention”. In the light of this statement, an attempt has been made to do an assessment about …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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A Study on Cost of Production of Coir Fibre for the Micro and Small Coir Units in and around Tirunelveli District
Abstract: The present study will throw light on manufacturing and marketing of coir units and their economic viability, which would enable other activities. The results obtained from the study would be useful in making suggestions to the manufacturers to overcome the constraints in the production and marketing process of coir units. The problems identified in the study would help the policy makers to develop right policy package to overcome the constraints …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 25–27 Read article
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A Study on - Customer Perceptions Towards Online Shopping with Special Reference to Salem District
Abstract: Online searching (sometimes called e-tail from "electronic retail" or e-shopping) could be a sort of electronic commerce that permits shoppers to directly purchase product or services from a trafficker over the net employing an application program. It's the method of shopping for product and services from merchants United Nations agency sell on the net. The results prove that the respondents had perceived positive manner in on-line searching. This clearly justifies …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 28–32 Read article