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Investigation the Incorporating of SBS and HDPE in Rutting of Two Asphalt Concrete Layers
Abstract: Rutting in flexible pavement is one of the main permanent deformations which appears in most Iraqi roads owing to high temperature and the increase in axial excessive heavy trucks load, these combined conditions cause a major impact on the road performance. The polymers are used as additives to improve the properties of asphalt and, that leads to achieve high quality asphalt mixture. This humble research focuses on finding the suitable …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Influence of Microcrack Healing on Interface Bond Shear Strength of Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The flexible pavement layers are susceptible to cracks throughout its service life under the repeated loading and environmental impact. However, microcracks can heal itself through rest period and variation in temperature. In this investigation, the influence of microcrack healing on the interface shear strength of asphalt concrete was assessed. Two types of tack coat (rapid curing cutback RC-70 and cationic medium setting emulsion CMS) and three application rates have been …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Contributing factors in the initiation of failure of asphalt concrete
Abstract: As long as the asphalt concrete pavement is under service, signs of failure usually initiate and the distress types start showing throughout the service life. The asphalt concrete pavement practices repeated tensile and shear stresses through the vehicular loading. In the present study, the contributing factors in the initiation of failure under repeated flexural stresses have been detected. Slab samples of Asphalt concrete have been prepared at the laboratory by …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Dual Band Equal Split N-way Wilkinson Power Divider
Abstract: Abstract A Design and analysis of dual band equal split N-way Wilkinson power divider is proposed in this specific work. For this the design of 2-way 4-way, 5-way and 6-way power divider is made with the help of an N-way power divider. An isolation resistor is used to achieve good isolation at output port of Wilkinson power divider. Parameters of the proposed configuration are calculated at the centre frequency of …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Design and Simulation of FIR Filter using VHDL
Abstract: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) has gained great popularity in the recent years. DSP is used in the field of communication, medicine and entertainment. Earlier the digital signals use is expensive in the communication devices. DSP makes use of the digital filters in the communication equipment. The basic building block of the digital filter-adder, coefficient multipliers and delays. Digital filter can be implemented efficiently by selecting an efficient representation for filter …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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The Role of Advanced Wireless Technologies in the Evolution of 5G and Beyond
Abstract: The advent of 5th-generation wireless technology has ushered in notable improvements in efficiency and speed, promising significant advancements in the wireless tech domain. The demand for 5G is on the rise, driven by factors like a burgeoning user base, high-speed requirements, intricate receiver systems, and more. While 4G is currently available, the continuous influx of users and devices is gradually saturating the 4G spectrum, making the need for 5G technology …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Two Port Ring Shaped DRA Based MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) Antenna for WLAN Application
Abstract: This paper presents multiple input and multiple output (MIMO) antenna which is based on dielectric resonator with very good isolation. This antenna consists of two hybrid resonator and is fed by microstrip feedline through H-Shaped aperture is cut in ground plane just below the Ring DR. Area of this antenna is 40x50 mm². Impedance bandwidth (S11<-10dB) of this antenna is 5.15 to 6.15 GHz. The radiation efficiency and total gain …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Use and Perceived Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among COVID-19 Survivors in UT Chandigarh
Abstract: Objectives: China originated virus popular as COVID-19 has threatened the current healthcare system of the world. Due to unavailability of its definitive treatment, alternate treatment practices like Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are being considered for management. The present study aimed to assess the use and perceived effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among COVID-19 survivors. Methods: The study was conducted on the employees of selected 15 government banks …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Evaluation of Lakshadi Guggulu, Tiktadi Oil Matra Basti and Tiktadi Ksheer Basti in Asthikshaya w.s.r. to Osteoporosis
Abstract: Osteoporosis has become a public health problem worldwide. In Osteoporosis the bone loses their peak bone mass and becomes weak, fragile and susceptible to fractures at minimum stress. Osteoporosis can be compared with Asthikshaya. Asthis and vata are having direct relationship with each other and reciprocal to each other i.e., if vata increases then it will decrease the bone mass. Basti is supposed to be best treatment for balancing vata …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Correlation of Predisposing Factors and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: A cross sectional study was carried out in Hospital of the NIUM to study the predisposing factors of Osteoarthritis of Knee among patients attending different OPDs. All Patients aged 40 years and above of both sexes were included in the study. A total of 507 patients over a period of 1 year were studied. Out of 507, 83.23% (422) were diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) as confirmed by Kellgren and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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A Clinical Study of Vasadi Ghanvati in the Management of Amlapitta w.s.r. to Hyperacidity
Abstract: Amlapitta means a condition in which sourness of Pitta gets increased. “Amlapitta” is the disease of “Annavaha Srotas”. The Nidana Sevana creates Mandagni and due to Mandagni, Ajirna is developed which leads to Annavisha production. This Annavisha mixes with Pittadi Doshas then it produces the Amlapitta disease. According to modern view, ‘Hyperacidity’ can be compared with Amlapitta. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of “vasadighanvati” in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Adolescent Mental Health Problems at Selected Rural and Urban Senior Secondary Schools of Haryana
Abstract: Mental disorders account for 14% of the global burden of diseases. One in two adolescents suffers from mental disorders in India. This problem arises not only from economic but also social and cultural factors as well as inadequate and under utilization of health services. To ignore adolescent, means ignoring the future of our nation. Studies on mental health and behaviour problems among the adolescent remain limited, so there was need …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Awareness on Emergency Contraception among Married Women
Abstract: Background: Emergency contraception is a method of contraception that can be used to prevent unprotected act of sexual intercourse. There are both hormonal and non-hormonal methods of emergency contraception available. These methods are also called “morning after pill” or post coital contraception. Aim: The present study aims to assess the awareness on emergency contraception among married women. Methods: The community based study was conducted in selected villages at Mamandur. This …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Assess the Prevalence of Depression among Nursing Students in a Selected College
Abstract: Nursing students, in particular, pass through many stressful situations during various stages of their academic course. In view to this, a descriptive study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of depression among nursing students. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of depression among nursing students and to find out the association between the prevalence of depression among college students with their selected demographic variables. Descriptive design …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Magnitude of Early Skin-to-Skin Care Practice and Associated Factors among Postnatal Women in Harari Region Hospitals, Ethiopia, 2017
Abstract: Background: Early skin-to-skin care (SSC) is among recommended top ten essential routine newborn care practices after birth for all stable mothers and newborns, regardless of mode of delivery. Despite the large quantity of evidence suggesting the positive impact of the method, it is often a neglected practice, contrary to current newborn care guidelines. The main aim of this study was to assess early SSC practice and associated factors among postnatal …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Diarrhea and Its Management among Mothers of Under-fives Children in Selected Rural Areas of Fatehabad
Abstract: Diarrhea is the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children’s of under-five years in developing countries and an important cause of malnutrition. In New Delhi (2007) slum area, the attack rate of acute diarrhea disease (ADD) was 7.73% and ADD’s annual adjusted morbidity rate was 1.69 episodes per child per year. In 2001 an estimated 1.5 million below 5 years died from diarrhea. Eight out of 10 of these …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Satisfaction among Adult Patient with Regard to Medical and Surgical Emergency Services, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Abstract: Background: Emergency department is a vital part in a hospital that is responsible for provision of medical and surgical care to the patients arriving in the need of immediate care. The current study was conducted to assess the level of satisfaction among adult patients with respect to medical and surgical emergency services of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Material and Method: A descriptive approach was employed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Breast Self-Examination among Mizan–Tepi University Mizan Campus Female Students Benchi Maji Zone Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breast self-examination is one of the most cost-effective methods of screening for breast cancer detection at the early stage of the disease. The exact cause of breast cancer is not known but it is caused by multiple risk factors. It is a hormone dependent disease with a female to male ratio of 150:1. The incidence of breast cancer among blacks African American and low-income countries is low but the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Benefits of Janani Suraksha Yojana among The Mothers from Selected Rural Areas of Sangli and Miraj
Abstract: The maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in India is due to a combination of important factors like poverty, ineffective or unaffordable health services, lack of political, managerial and administrative will etc. All this culminates in a high proportion of home deliveries by unskilled relatives and delays in the seeking care and this in turn adds to the maternal mortality ratios (MMR). The institutional delivery or delivery by skilled …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Hand Washing Practices among Admitted Patients In Tertiary Level Hospital
Abstract: Hand washing is one of the most important steps to prevent and control the spread of diseases. Many studies have been conducted on hand hygiene practices among the health care professionals, but there are dearth of evidences amongst the patients and their care givers. The current study was carried out with the objective to assess the hand washing practices amongst the admitted patients. The study was carried out at general …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–22 Read article