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Implementation of Real Time Pricing in Deregulated Power Sector
Abstract: This paper proposes an approach for implementation of Real Time Pricing in deregulated power sector. In this paper, combined model consisting of the pool, bilateral and multilateral transaction of deregulated power sector has been considered. In deregulated power sector, power schedule is decided 24 h ahead of real market but some of the market participants are diverted from their commitments regarding either supply of scheduled generation or withdrawal of scheduled …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Penalization for Unscheduled Interchange based on Availability Based Tariff in Competitive Electricity Market
Abstract: This paper presents a technique for the penalization of unscheduled interchange within deregulated power sector, it derives its features from a successful frequency linked tariff scheme operational in India and known by the name of Availability Based Tariff (ABT). In this paper, combined model consisting of the pool, bilateral and multilateral transaction of deregulated power sector has been considered, the power market is mostly scheduled for 15 min, one or …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 51–61 Read article
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Gaps in Knowledge Related to Equipment use in Pediatric Intensive Care and High Dependency Units
Abstract: Medical equipment has an important role in pediatric critical care. Health care professionalsneed to maintain their competency which is in-turn needed to ensure patient safety andprovide safe care. With increased burden on health care in PICU and HDU and due to lack oftime to upgrade knowledge, nurses may have possible gap in knowledge related to equipmentuse in PICU and HDU. This non-experimental descriptive cross-sectional study has beenconducted to identify gaps …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Job-related Stress among Nurses Working at Referral Hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method
Abstract: Background: job stress among nurses is a major concern. Since, nurses are frontline healthcare providers in Ethiopian hospitals, always overloaded with various tasks that affect theirphysical and mental health. The nature of the work and the hospital environment majorlyaffected the nurses’ work. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to assess nurse’s job-related stress in Amhara Region and identify stressors that lead to stress. Methods: Institutionbased cross-sectional mixed methods …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Diabetes Mellitus-Risk Assessment
Abstract: Objective: To determine the risk of acquiring diabetes in patients and families, as well as the relationship between risk of developing diabetes and certain demographic characteristics. Methods: With 500 samples, a non-experimental descriptive design was utilized to assess the risk of developing diabetes. Convenience or Accidental sampling method was opted, and the data were collected by Bio physiological method and interview method by using ADA and FDA scale. Result: According …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Prevalence of Obesity Among School Students
Abstract: The increasing prevalence of obesity is a global concern, affecting not only adults but also children, teenagers, and young adults. To address this issue, a study was conducted to assess the prevalence of obesity by measuring the Body Mass Index (BMI) of 120 school students in Tarn Taran, Punjab. The study revealed several key characteristics of the participants. A significant majority of the students were day scholars, constituting 81% of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Selective Attention Ability in Alcoholics and Non-Alcoholics
Abstract: Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on a particular activity by suppressing the background activities which may be taking place at the same time and the same place. The activity on which the focus is placed is termed as foreground and the other activity taking place simultaneously is called background. The present study aimed at studying selective attention in alcoholics and non-alcoholics by employing non-zero task and lexical …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Processing of Sight Word Reading in Adult Deaf Individuals
Abstract: To read individual words accurately and quickly is the skilled reader ability. All words that readers can retrieve from their memory quickly are known as sight words including high frequency words. Sight word reading is an automatic process which is not influenced by intention or choice. English alphabetic system is very variable hence open to decoding errors. This makes reading words from memory by sight essential and significant in English. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 57–61 Read article
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Carrier prospective for Women in Biotechnological Healthcare System
Abstract: In entire world including India, the population of women is nearly equal to male, but in India traditionally women have to carry out well define household work only, but with globalization and government initiative women participation in education has been increased. Now educated women want to compete with men in all fields including various different types of carrier. With time, women participation in the field of genetic engineering and biotechnological …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 39s–42s Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Utilization of Long-Acting Contraceptive Methods and Predictors of Utilization among Reproductive Age Group Women in Addis Ababa Public Health Centers, Ethiopia.
Abstract: Long-acting contraceptives (LACs) such as intrauterine devices and hormonal implants are among the most effective methods that prevent unintended pregnancies. The methods are more convenient to clients who want to space or limit their births. But, their utilization is still very low and there is no strong evidence about the factors contributed to the low utilization level. The present study was undertaken to assess the utilization of LAC methods and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Correlates of Clinical and Dietary Factors on Nutritional Status of People Living with HIV on Anti-retroviral Therapy: A Case-control Study in Central Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Malnutrition compounds the immunosuppressive effects of HIV and speeds the disease progression among people living with HIV on ART. However, little is documented on the effect of clinical and dietary factors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the correlates of clinical and dietary factors on nutritional status of people living with HIV on ART in central zone of Tigray region, North Ethiopia.Methods: A matched case-control study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Hepatitis B and its Vaccination of Mothers in Urban Slums and Business Communities of Delhi
Abstract: To assess and compare knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of eligible children regarding Hepatitis B and its prevention in urban slums and business communities of Delhi, a population based, comparative cross-sectional survey was carried out in the urban slums located adjacent to Maulana Azad Medical College and business locality Tilak Nagar located in West Delhi district of Delhi. The study was conducted among 128 mothers in business community and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Hepatitis B Infection and Serum Antibody Analysis among Hepatitis B Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Abstract: Introduction: Health care workers are particularly at high risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other infections through needle stick injuries (NSI). HBV transmission can be contained through vaccination among health care workers (HCWs). However, 10-15% individuals have poor response. This study was therefore done to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) and to evaluate the anti-HBs antibody titres in HBV vaccinated HCWs in tertiary care hospital. Material and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients at FenoteSelam District Hospital, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem throughout the world. One third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with bacilli and hence at risk of developing active disease. It is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide after HIV, which caused an estimated 1.8 million deaths. The main reason for this is the high rate of death as an unsuccessful outcome. Incomplete …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Prevalence of Frailty and Its Association with Information and Communication Technologies Use among Older Adults
Abstract: Frailty phenotype (FP) refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by a lack of effective response to stressors due to a decline in physiological reserve. The presence of FP is associated with negative outcomes in elders, like disability. Information and communication technology (ICT) is defined as a unit of technology that an individual can use to produce, store, and communicate information, e.g., mobile phones (MP) and internet browsing. The aim of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Virtual Reality Judgment Abilities in Children
Abstract: At younger age children may not be able to decide if a concept is real or not. Eventually with the development of reality judgment skills, the judgment skills are assumed to evolve with age. The study was carried out with the aim of investigating reality judgment abilities in typically developing children between 3–6 years of age. The participants were divided into three groups with a class interval of one year. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Awareness, Perception and Utilization Towards Emergency Contraceptive among Female Students in Private College at Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia, 2014
Abstract: Emergency contraception refers to a group of birth control modalities that when used after an unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure within defined time limits can prevent an unwanted pregnancy. It used to prevent unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls. Evaluation of awareness, perception and utilization towards emergency contraceptive among female students is studied at Bahir Dar private colleges. An institution cross sectional study design was conducted among 616 female adolescents. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Evaluation of Postpartum Service Utilization and Causes for Non-Utilization among Governmental EPI Clinic Attendants in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Maternal and neonatal death is still a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Most of this death occurs during the postnatal period. Evidences shown that, utilization of the recommended postnatal service is very important to reduce the current challenging maternal and neonatal death. Henceforth, the aim of this revision was to assess postnatal crisscross exploitation and its perceived root for non-utilization among governmental EPI health center attendants in Mekelle, Tigray, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Magnitude of Perceived Stigma and Factors Associated with Care Givers of Schizophrenic Patients: The Case of Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract: Stigma is a social process, experienced and characterized by exclusion, rejection, blaming or devaluation of a person or a group. Schizophrenia, especially because of its distinctive symptoms like common disruptive behavior and perceived dangerousness, exposes patients to stigma and discrimination. If families do not seek help because of stigma, young people will be at risk of longer durations of untreated illness. To assess magnitude and factors associated with perceived stigma …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding in Jimma Health Center, Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breastfeeding is a natural gift that is very important for the fulfillment of natural necessity of newborn. However, now a days, the practice of breastfeeding especially exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to six months is decreasing all over the world including the developing countries like Ethiopia despite its numerous advantages. Maternal parity, age, educational level and total family income are some of the reasons incremented for the decline in breastfeeding. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 47–60 Read article