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187 articles for “standard deviation”
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Evaluation of the relationship between natural head posture, cephalic index, and dental parameters – A Cephalometric study
Abstract: Aim - The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between natural head posture, cephalic index, and dental parameters (maxillary arch width and mandibular anterior crowding).Material and Methods –100 case records (lateral cephalograms and dental casts) were used in this study (86 females and 14 males). The cases were divided into two groups; Group I (38 subjects) crowding less than 2mm and Group II (62 subjects) crowding more than 2mm. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Dietary Modification and Adequacy Among Jaundice Patients
Abstract: Jaundice refers to the yellow discolouration of the skin and heavily perfused tissues. Since jaundice is a mere symptom and not a disease, its dietary management is based upon underlying cause. The present study is an attempt to assess the dietary intake of jaundice patients and evaluate it in terms of nutritional adequacy. A sample of 100 patients from both the sexes and in any age group was selected randomly …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Skills Regarding Health Teaching among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Health teaching is the key resource in the nursing workforce that is able to provide health information in the community area. Health teaching and skill development are an essential part of the nursing curriculum. Community hospital experience allows a student’s nurse to improve their skills. With a view of this present study was conducted to assess the skills regarding health teaching among nursing students studying in Saraswati Nursing Institute, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Evaluate the effectiveness of nurse led interventions on knowledge and practice regarding nursing care of chest tube drainage among nursing personnel’s working at medical and surgical wards of PGIMS Rohtak Haryana
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to determine the nursing personnel’s level of knowledge and practice the care of chest tube drainage to improve the quality of nursing care. A chest tube insertion is surgical procedure in which a hollow, flexible drainage tube is inserted through the side of the chest into the plural space in order to drain the plural cavity air, blood, pus or lymph. The water seal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Intravenous Iron Sucrose Injection in Pregnancy with Severe Anaemia and Formulation of Educational Tool for Nurses
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of IV iron sucrose injection in pregnancy with severe anaemia and formulation of educational tool for nurses in a selected hospital of New Delhi was conducted by Madhu Bala under the expert guidance, support and encouragement of Dr. Manju Chhugani Principal/ Working Dean, Ms. Bindu Shaiju Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Dr. Monika Gupta Assistant Professor HAHC Hospital, Jamia …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Academic Performance and Associated Factors among Students of Mekelle University, College of Health Sciences, 2015
Abstract: Refining students’ educational performance is the crucial element of higher educational institutions and prejudiced by multifactor. Hence, it is important to evaluate the factors affecting little academic accomplishments to address the issue. The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude and factors associated with low academic performance among students at Mekelle University, College of Health Sciences, 2015. Cross-sectional study was conducted among 356 regular undergraduate students at College …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Determinants of Caesarean Delivery in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia 2015: A Case Control Study
Abstract: Caesarean delivery rates have been increasing around the world from time to time, with current rates in developing countries comparable to other industrialized nations. International concern over such increases has prompted the World Health Organization to suggest that caesarean section rates should not exceed 15%. A study conducted in Ayder Referral Hospital indicated that the rate of caesarean section was 21.90%. The aim of the study was to assess the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 52–59 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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Extent of Lingual Coarticulation: A Crosslinguistic Study Using Ultrasound Imaging
Abstract: In the recent past, Ultrasound imaging has been used extensively as a tool to measure coarticulation. The extent of coarticulation is the magnitude of distance between tongues contours of adjacent phonemes that varies based on the articulatory dynamics of each phoneme. This lack of invariance is language-specific which is related to the articulatory constraint properties of a particular language. In this context, the present study aimed to analyse the magnitude …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Assess the Physical, Social, and Psychological Impact of Corona Viral Infectious Spread Among the General Public
Abstract: AbstractCorona, the infectious viral spread has brought many changes in our life. The physical, social and psychological impact due to long lockdown. Most of the time depression, isolation, and experiencing loneliness worsen mental health as well as physical health. The study aims to assess the physical, social and psychosocial impact of corona viral spread among the general public. The descriptive survey design and non probability purposive sampling technique was adopted. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Effect of Vestibular Stimulation on Recruitment of Lower Leg Muscles
Abstract: Vestibular system is actively involved in balance and postural tone adjustment. Vestibular rehabilitation is a commonly used therapy in various neurological disorders like Cerebral palsy, Stroke and Parkinson disease. There are many previous studies which state the effect of vestibular system on lower leg muscles but no study still to show the effect of vestibular system on muscle recruitment as seen in EMG of lower leg phasic and tonic muscles. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Ophthalmic Patients in Mekelle Quiha General Hospital Ophthalmic Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study in North Ethiopia
Abstract: For people with ophthalmic disorders, depression is a very common problem. In Ethiopia, no study assessed the severity and related depression factors among ophthalmic patients. The research thus aimed at assessing the prevalence and factors associated depression in people with eye disease. From March 1–30, 2019, the institution-based cross-sectional study layout was conducted among 281 participants at the Mekelle Quiha General Ophthalmic Hospital. Data were collected using the Depression Patient …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Experimental Design for Transforming Student Life after COVID-19 with Mind-Body Practices
Abstract: Background: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the well-being and academic performance of students have faced unprecedented challenges. Objective: This study explores the transformative potential of mind body practices pranayama and meditation as holistic interventions to enhance student resilience and success. Method: The study included 50 participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected and assigned into control (n=25) and experimental (n=25) groups with a simple random sampling method. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Interval Laparoscopic Appendectomy: An Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Centre of a Developing Nation
Abstract: Background: Laparoscopic surgery requires an elaborate console and sophisticated laparoscopic instruments such as endoscopic stapler, endoscopic clip, Ligasure, and Harmonic scalpel which attribute to higher cost of surgery. The aim of this prospective observational study was to evaluate the safety profile and outcome of Laparoscopic Appendectomy using basic laparoscopic instruments and low-cost suture materials in a tertiary care hospital of a developing nation. Materials and Methods: This was an observational …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Depression and Perception of Burden of a Couple with a Cerebral Palsy Child
Abstract: Aim: To determine effect of rTMS on depression on a couple with Cerebral Palsy Child. Purpose: Parenting children with neurodevelopmental disorder is related to a higher rate of depression and anxiety, increased stress, and reduced quality of life for parents and adversely affects functioning of the parents and also hampers the quality of care being provided to the CP child. Studies have shown positive effect of rTMS on depression but …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 28–35 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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Management of Team Work in a Digital Age for Sports Programme Effectiveness in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: This study was basically on the management of team work in a digital age for sports programme effectiveness in public senior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised all 286 principals and 572 sports officials across the public senior secondary schools in the state. A sample size of 429 respondents was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data collection was …
Published in Recent Trends in Sports · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of an Information Education Communication Module Regarding Health Hazards of Junk Food Among Late Adolescent at Selected Villages
Abstract: Junk food refers to ready-to-eat foods that are prepared and served quickly, including a wide range of fast-food products. In recent years, the popularity and consumption of junk food have risen markedly in India, particularly among adolescents and young adults, who constitute the largest consumer group. This growing preference has made junk food a regular component of the dietary patterns of many adolescents in developing nations. Frequent consumption of these …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Weighted Latent Dirichlet Allocation, an Optimized and Generalized Probabilistic Topic Model
Abstract: In this study, we have introduced a new distribution named as Mixture Weighted Dirichlet Distribution (MWDD) which acts as generalization to other distributions viz. Dirichlet Distribution, Length or Size-Biased Dirichlet, Area Biased and Volume Biased Dirichlet distributions. Aim of this research is to introduce and implement MWDD for Probabilistic Topic Modeling of Corpus of textual data as an optimized as well as generalized probabilistic topic model. Various statistical and structural …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–31 Read article