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A Comparative Study to Assess the Attitude Regarding Women Empowerment among Adult Population in Selected Area of Ambala, Haryana
Abstract: If women in the developing world do not have equal rights, they will not have equal health. It is as simple as that; the empowerment of women is not a politically correct cliché [1], but a living, essential goal for everyone. Women perform 66% of the world’s work, and produce 50% of the food, yet earn only 10% of the income and own 1% of the property. Whether the issue …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Prevalence of Lower back pain in a sample population of Musculo-skeletal disorders - Cross sectional community based study
Abstract: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) is a global term for several types of disorders affecting the body’s joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and structures that support limbs, neck and back. Low back pain (LBP) is most common musculoskeletal disorder defined as pain and discomfort, localised below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain.LBP is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical medicine.LBP …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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An Epidemiological Profile of Diabetes Mellitus amongst High Risk Age Group: A Community based Study
Abstract: The present study was conducted to study the epidemiological profile including prevalence, magnitude, possible associates and sociodemographic variables related to Diabetes mellitus amongst high-risk age group population in urban and rural areas of Kanpur, India. It was a cross-sectional study performed on five thousand populations each in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. The high risk-age group population, i.e., 45 years and above participated in the study. Study variables such …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Visit to Visit Fasting Plasma Glucose Variability and Associated Factors in Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Wide glycemic variability has been proposed as one of the factors associated with poor glycemic control and development of diabetes complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of visit to visit fasting plasma variability and associated factors in patients with diabetes. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 280 diabetic patients attending outpatient diabetic clinic of Ayder Referral Hospital between December, 2015, and April, 2016. Relevant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Evaluation of Diagnostic Sensitivity of Rapid Immuno-Chromatographic Card Test (ICT) Against IgM ELISA for Serological Diagnosis of Scrub Typhus: An Experience at a Tertiary Care Centre in South-Eastern Rajasthan
Abstract: Introduction: Scrub typhus (ST) is a common but under-reported rickettsial disease in rural/sub-urban population of our country often resulting in severe complications and high mortality. Evaluation of ‘point of care’ tests like Rapid Immuno-Chromatographic Card Test (ICT) for diagnosis of ST is important to ascertain its utility in diagnosis of the disease in remote and peripheral settings. Aims: The present study was designed to evaluate the diagnostic sensitivity of Rapid …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 85–91 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Circulating Rota Viral Strain causing infantile diarrhoea in Tripura, North East India
Abstract: Introduction: North Eastern India is geographically distinct from rest of India and the trend of Rota viral diarrhoea among children below 5 years of age group is not well studied yet. The Government of India introduced the oral rotavirus vaccine (ROTAVAC) in 2016 as part of the Universal Immunization Programme in different parts of India. Objective: (1). To determine the proportion of circulating Rotavirus strains causing acute viral gastroenteritis (AGE) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Magnitude and Factors associated with Voluntary Blood Donation Practice among Adult Mekelle Population, North Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Globally, around 107 million blood donations are collected annually. However, only two million units are donated in sub-Saharan Africa where the need is enormous. Hence, the aim of the study was to assess the magnitude and factors affecting blood donation practice among adult Mekelle population. A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted. Using multistage sampling technique and a pre-tested structured interview questionnaire, data were collected from 845 study participants. Collected …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Postmenopausal Bleeding and Early Detection of Endometrial Cancer Among Postmenopausal Women Residing in Selected Area
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) and early detection of endometrial cancer among postmenopausal women in the selected area. In view of the nature of the problem under study and to accomplish the objectives of the study, evaluative approach was found to be appropriate to describe the knowledge of postmenopausal women regarding PMB and early detection …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Examining the Effectiveness of Ventilator Bundles in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Mechanical Ventilation Patients at Selected Hospitals in Nashik
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess how the application of a ventilator bundle can effectively prevent cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in designated hospitals in Nashik. The study adopted a quantitative evaluative approach, implementing a genuine experimental control group design. A total of 40 patients on mechanical ventilators were chosen, with 20 patients each assigned to the experimental and control groups through non-probability …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Effect of Wet Cupping (Hijamat Bil Shurt) in the Management of Secondary Amenorrhea (Ehtebas Tams Sanwi)
Abstract: Secondary amenorrhea is a common distressing symptom caused by a multitude of pathological processes and its incidence due to polycystic ovarian syndrome is 15–30%. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of wet cupping in patients with secondary amenorrhea. A randomized open-labeled study was carried out at Gynecology OPD of the Institute’s Hospital in Bangalore. Forty patients with secondary amenorrhea due to polycystic ovarian disease, obesity, hyperprolactinemia …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 Read article
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Impact of Social Media and Online Influencers on Parents’ Pediatric Dental Decisions: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Background: Social media has become a key source of health information for parents, but its role in shaping pediatric dental treatment decisions is poorly understood. Aim: To evaluate the influence of social media and online influencers on parents’ decisions regarding pediatric dental treatments. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 240 parents of children aged 3–14 years in Kanpur, India. A total of 228 complete questionnaires were included for final …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Study On Mems Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Design And Its Applications
Abstract: Easier and faster means of Pressure measurement is in utmost demand in Industries. MEMS piezoelectric pressure sensors can meet the claim due to its compactness and lightweight. The pressure measurement is purely application specific. The number of steps required to fabricate the MEMs sensor can be condensed if a proper selection of sensor is done. Based on the type of the piezoelectric materials used in the design, the shape of …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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A Reliable Routing Architecture and Algorithm for Network-on-Chip
Abstract: The Network-on-Chip (NoC) is Network-version of System-on-Chip (SoC) means that on-chip communication through packet based networks. In NOC topology, routing algorithm and switching are main terminology. The routing algorithm is one of the key factors in NoC architecture. The routing algorithm which defines as the path taken by a packet between the source and the destination. The paper proposes a novel algorithm for a Network-on-Chip, which is based on packet …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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The Influence of Fresh Raffia Palm Trunk on the Bioremediation of Oil-Based Drill
Abstract: This study determines the effect of fresh raffia palm for biodegradation of oil-based drill cuttings bioremediation. The experiment was conducted at the rivers institute of Agricultural research and training (RIART) located at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Samples of oil-based drill cuttings were bulked in eleven reactors with four replications (T1, T2, T3-T11). The physiochemical properties of the initial drill cuttings were analyzed. Also, the physiochemical properties of the …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Report on Microfluidic Flow of Dyed Working Liquids inside the Polymeric Devices
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is engineered by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Also, total nine individual polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) based microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethylene glycol, dyed ethanol, and dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol (50% water, 50% IPA) are prepared and used as working liquids to record each surface-driven microfluidic flow. The …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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The Strength of Dry, Fresh and Decomposed Raffia Palm Trunk in the Bioremediation of Oil-based Drill Cutting
Abstract: In this research, the impact of dry drill cuttings and compost tea on the environment's ability to degrade oil-based drill cutting contamination is investigated. The experiment was conducted in the research center located at the workshop of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Department, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Oil-based drill cutting samples were placed in bulk in eleven reactors (T1, T2, T3-T11) with four replications. The original drill cuttings' physiochemical characteristics …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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The Effect of Dynamics and Mass Transfer Limitation on the Kinetic Growth Rate of Methane Gas Hydrates
Abstract: Hydrate management aims to prevent impediments to fluid flow in pipes caused by hydrate deposition. To achieve this goal effectively, a comprehensive understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrate formation is essential for predicting their equilibrium conditions, quantifying the amount of deposition, and estimating the associated risk. Hydrate growth studies are a relatively new field, and independent laboratory experiments have shown that hydrate growth is controlled by heat transfer, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 76–84 Read article
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Experimental investigation of thermally grown Indium film’s structural and tribological properties
Abstract: Indium thin film growth found numerous applications, such as cold welding of infrared detectors and readout-integrated circuits (ROIC) to form sensor chips. In film is grown on the Si substrate by thermal evaporation. The XRD results indicated the tetragonal bcc phase in the (101) preferential plane. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicated an uniform, continuous film covering the whole surface. The EDS examination confirmed the pure In film. The atomic force …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 58–66 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of the Dyed Aqueous Ethanol in a single SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Device integrated with the Arrays of Square Polyimide Micropillars
Abstract: In this work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. A particular polyimide layer at the selected portions and the arrays of square polyimide micropillars at the other portions are integrated on the microchannel bottom wall by the maskless lithography. Dyed aqueous ethanol (70% dyed water, 30% ethanol) is prepared as the working liquid in this work. A CMOS camera …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Fresnel Lens with Advanced Fabricated Setup for Day Long Production of Hot Water
Abstract: AbstractThis work has been aimed to tap the solar energy source from Fresnel lens and utilize it to produce hot water or steam. The fabricated setup consists of a large spot Fresnel lens which concentrates the sun's rays into a 1 cm2 square spot onto a copper tube with temperature reaching up to 200°C. This concentrated heat is focussed on copper tube absorber to heat the water, the hot water …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article