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476 articles for “cross sections”
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Particle Swarm Optimization based PID controller for Extrusion Process
Abstract: The process called extrusion was used for making objects of fixed cross-sectional profile by pushing or pulling the material through the die of the preferred cross-section. The extrusion process was a nonlinear process in which the quality of the product relies on various parameters such as temperature, extrusion speed, etc.; hence there should be a controller working in an optimized manner required to maintain these parameters properly suitable for the …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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A Detailed Study on Performance Evaluation of Multiple Co-Axial Nozzles
Abstract: A nozzle is a device which converts the PE (Pressure Energy) of flowing jet into KE (Kinetic Energy). In this paper we tried to determine the performance of various types of nozzles i.e., with varying the inlet cross section dimension (square, circular, hexagon etc.) and keeping the outlet condition same i.e., circular cross section and analysis by using CFD (Computational fluid dynamics) tools (Gambit, Catia and Ansys Fluent).Keywords: Nozzles, CFD …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–48 Read article
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Mechanical Characteristic Analysis of Five-Layer Carbon-Carbon Composite Material
Abstract: The current study investigates the fabrication and mechanical strength of five-layer carbon-carbon composite. The strong five-layer carbon-carbon composite material with high strength and modulus is made of a raw material called precursors. The polyacrylonitrile (PAN) method is used in the fabrication of carbon fiber. The characteristics of the resulting carbon material depend on the composition and structure of the precursor. A sheet of 50 x 40 cm five-layer carbon-carbon composite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 405–417 Read article
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Flood Analysis Using Integrated HEC-RAS and GIS: A Case Study of Nashik city, India
Abstract: The developmental activities in the urban areas are severely affecting the river flow pattern of the rivers; especially the rivers which pass through the urban habitation are causing heavy floods. The effect of encroachment in the city limits due to urbanization reduces the flow path of rivers causing flooding in adjacent areas. The available data indicates that causalities due to increased frequency of occurrence of flood have increased from 1000 …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice of Pain Assessment and Management and Factors Associated with Nurses’ Working at Hawassa University Referral Hospital, Hawassa City, South Ethiopia
Abstract: Pain assessment and management is the pivotal nursing care. It affects patients’ improvement and quality of life. Cross sectional study was conducted to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice towards pain assessment and management in Hawassa University referral hospital, Hawassa city, South Ethiopia. An institution based cross sectional study was conducted in 2014. A total of 184 nurses working in Hawassa University referral hospital were recruited. Data were collected by semi-structured, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Relationship of Non-Barrier Contraception with Reproductive Tract Infections Among Ever Married Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana: A Crosssectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Reproductive tract infections (RTI) have been reported to have a prevalence rate between 19–71% in various parts of the country. Contraceptives have been used since decades and the use of contraceptives and its relation with RTI needs to be evaluated.Aim: To determine the relationship between RTI and contraception among females of reproductive age.Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a sub district level hospital in Haryana among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Patterns and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Mothers Who Visited Antenatal Clinics in Public Health Centers of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with significant morbidity in the short and long-term, for both mother and offspring. It is now well established that women with a history of GDM are at a significant increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes, later in life. There were limited studies conducted on pattern and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Tigray region. The aim of this study is to assess patterns and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Statistical Study on Self-Medication and Drug use Pattern in Urban and Rural Areas of Nashik, Maharashtra
Abstract: Self-medication methodology involves taking medications without a doctor's supervision or on their basis or others advice. Self-medication and the use of over-the-counter medications are serious public health concerns worldwide. The study aimed to evaluate self-medication and drug use patterns among urban and rural populations based on their knowledge in Nashik. A descriptive cross-sectional and questionnaire-based study with the prevalence of self-medication and drug use patterns was conducted among 500 people …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Designing and CFD Analysis of Table Top Refrigerator Hexagonal Coil Crossection
Abstract: In the Present study CFD analysis has been performed on evaporator unit. Tabletop refrigerators are the common house hold unit used in almost all houses. Evaporator and Condenser unit is the main functioning unit of refrigerator system used for the cooling applications. With the increase of modernization use of refrigerator system has rapidly increases due to the reason a lot of researches are prevailing on refrigerator systems. With the updating …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Thermal Performance of Cylindrical Perforated Pin Fins for Aligned Arrangement
Abstract: Present paper investigates the thermal characteristics pertaining to laminar forced convection heat transfer enhancement achieved in a flat surface mounted with cylindrical perforated pin fins in a rectangular channel having a area of cross section 280 x150 mm2.The analysis was done for the range of angle of perforated holes from 00 to 600 for a constant value of Reynolds Number and fixed fin spacing of 40 mm using air as …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Risk of Hypertension among Pre-Elderly and Elderly in West Java Province, Indonesia
Abstract: Objective: Hypertension (HT) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in older people. The aim of the study was to overview the health and nutritional characteristics among pre-elderly and elderly and to investigate its association with HT status in Kebon Kelapa village, West Java Province, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and included secondary data from the ‘Cohort Study of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Evaluation of Women’s Knowledge Status Regarding Vaginal Infections and Its Management - A Hospital Based Study
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Vaginal infections particularly Vaginitis is one of the most frequentgynecological problems in females especially and is one of the most prevalent infections among Reproductive tract infection (RTI)in their reproductive ages and has significant clinical consequences. It is one of the major public health problems among adolescents that cause a considerable proportion of gynecological morbidity and maternal mortality in the developing countries. Aim and Objectives: To assess knowledge status in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Slope Stability Analysis by Swedish Slip Circle Method Using C-Programming
Abstract: The side slopes of an earthen dam should be safe against shear failure. Out of the various methods of stabilityanalysis of slopes, “Swedish Slip Circle Method” is commonly used in practice. Here in the Swedish circlemethod, potential failure surface is assumed to be cylindrical in shape (i.e., circular in cross section). Afterdetermining the actuating and resisting forces for assumed failure surface, the factor of safety is calculated. Theslope is considered …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 47–68 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stigma and Associated Factors among People with Epilepsy in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2019
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Epilepsy is defined as the most common, chronic, noninfectious neurologic disease that attacks around fifty up to sixty-nine million peoples without any age, sex, religion, ethnicity boundaries. Stigma is typically a practiced or predicted social system, characterized by exclusion or rejection of a person or group. Now a day perceived stigma among people with epilepsy become public health problems in the world. Perceived stigma in epileptic patients affects many …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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A Study and Report on Role And Impact Of Clinical Pharmacist in assessment of Prescribing Cascades In Antibiotics Usage For Infectious Diseases in Promotion of Rational Drug Usage
Abstract: ABSTRACT:A Prescription cascade occur when the healthcare providers fail to recognise that the new symptoms are actually the side effects of the medications under treatment. The study was based on the role and impact of clinical pharmacist in assessment of prescribing cascades in antibiotics usage for infectious diseases in department of general medicines and paediatric department at ESI hospital, Indiranagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The main motto of the study was …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Impact of Clinical Pharmacist in Evaluating Drug–Drug Interactions in Outpatients of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study
Abstract: Background: In patients receiving multi-drug therapy, drug–drug interactions (DDIs) are of extensive concern. The term drug–drug interaction is used when the effect of one drug is altered by the concomitant use of another drug. Aim: To analyze the impact of clinical pharmacist in evaluating drug–drug interactions in outpatients of a tertiary care hospital in various departments in a tertiary care hospital. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of drug–drug interactions and …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Effects of Reels and short videos on human mind and Academic Life
Abstract: The rapid rise of short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts has fundamentally reshaped the way people consume information and entertainment. While these applications offer quick engagement and social connection, their excessive use has raised serious concerns about their psychological and academic impacts. This research investigates the relationship between short-form video addiction, mindfulness, academic anxiety, and academic engagement among university students. Drawing upon the theoretical framework …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Frequency of Failed Spinal Anesthesia and Associated Factors in Cesarean Section at Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, KP, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: Spinal anesthesia is the preferred choice of anesthesia for parturients having cesarean sections. Despite the high percentage of success in providing acceptable surgical anesthesia, failure of spinal anesthesia has been reported. This study aims to determine the frequency and associated factors related to failed spinal anesthesia during cesarean sections in pregnant women. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 149 pregnant women and was conducted at Mardan Medical Complex (MMC) …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Energy harnessing solution using a vertical axis wind turbine installed on the automotive rooftop.
Abstract: The transportation sector plays a major role in greenhouse gas emissions, prompting worldwide initiatives to mitigate its environmental effects. While the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is growing, it often merely shifts emissions rather than eliminating them, as fossil fuels continue to dominate energy production. A comprehensive solution requires universal access to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro power, which is currently impractical due to …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Parametric Design and Multi Objective Optimization of a Two-Axle Tipper Trailer Chassis for Enhanced Strength
Abstract: The primary objective of this project is to perform a detailed analysis of the chassis frame by considering variations in cross-sectional geometry as well as material composition. The frame structure includes main longitudinal members supported by a series of cross members, and the study focuses on optimizing both these elements. Material optimization is carried out by introducing composite materials in place of conventional ones, aiming to achieve improved strength-to-weight ratio. …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–25 Read article