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203 articles for “Body weight”
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Effect of Heavy Backpack Load and Carrying Duration on Musculoskeletal System: Review
Abstract: Carrying a heavy backpack load can have a detrimental musculoskeletal effect on the health status of school children, army, labor tasks and adults dealing with too heavy working loads. The purpose of this study is to review the literature, to investigate the effect of a collaboration of heavy backpack load on musculoskeletal activities whilst carrying different loads. Mendeley, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Academic Search Complete, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Controlled Release of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs from Biopolymer Matrices
Abstract: Carefully releasing anti-inflammatory drugs from natural materials is a new way to make treatments work better and cut down on the side effects of current drug delivery methods. To slowly release drugs, this method uses safe, reusable materials. It's a good alternative to pills or shots. Anti-inflammatory drugs that are used to treat long-term conditions like gout and inflammatory bowel disease work better when they are made in a controlled …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 388–399 Read article
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Design and Comparative Analysis of UAV Body Prototype with ABS and CF + ABS as Structural Materials
Abstract: The small multi-rotor helicopters called drones consist in a fuselage “hanged” under a set of fixed pitch propellers each powered by an electric motor. These vehicles have great potentials and research in this topic is increasing aimed to reduce the structure weight to maximize flight time, range and payload. Multiple complex components involved in a single prototype in these vehicles put up a key challenge for 3D modelling, optimization and …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Computer-Aided Drug Design on Tuberculosis
Abstract: Currently, India's Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) program is the world's largest and fastest-growing initiative for treating medical patients, second only in terms of population coverage. The main obstacles to TB control in India are inadequate primary healthcare in rural regions of many states, unregulated private treatments resulting in extensive misuse of first- and second-line TB medications, the spread of HIV, a lack of political commitment, and, most importantly, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Anticancer Activity of Calotropis procera by Molecular Docking Analysis
Abstract: Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) is a protein synthesized by Calotropis procera. It is known to be responsible for causing cancer in the human body. Studies have presented the significance of the phytochemicals to inhibit the CDK2 protein. Adsorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (Swiss ADME) and PubChem were the pharmacological tools which were used to check molecular weight, which should be less than 500D, acceptors less than 10, and donors less …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Pathogenesis and Treatment of Tuberculosis (T.B) Disease
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious illness spread through the air that is caused by organisms from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. M. tuberculosis is a lung infection in primary stage, but it can infect any area of the body. M. tuberculosis infection can progress from latent TB infection, in which the bacteria are isolated within granulomas, to infectious infection, in which the patient develops symptoms such as cough, fever, night sweats, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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A Study on Physiological Effect of Yoga Asana on Sleep
Abstract: Ahara, Nidra and Brahmcharya are the three main pillars of life. These play a vital role in maintenance of good health and longevity. Among these Ahara is responsible for physical, Brahmcharya for mental and Nidra for psychosomatic well-being. Mechanisation of world, advancement of science and technology has provided us a great range of comfort; this comfort has led to disturbances in normal Ritucharya and Dincharya. Increased use of various electronic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Review on Women in Modern Poetry
Abstract: Women are an essential element in modern poetry, as poetry is one of the first Arab arts among Arabs. This art has emerged in Arab literary history since ancient times until it became a document through which one can learn about the conditions of Arabs, their culture, their conditions, and their history. As the Arabs tried to distinguish poetry from other different types of speech through the use of poetic …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Optimizing Green Composites for Automotive Applications Using Taguchi-Based Grey Relational Analysis
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and lightweight materials in the automotive industry has driven the exploration of green composites as an alternative to conventional synthetic composites. This study focuses on optimizing the mechanical properties of green composites using Taguchi-based Grey Relational Analysis. Four natural fibers—pineapple, sisal, coir, and Nava—were reinforced with cashew resin and synthetic resin matrices, incorporating silica and granite fillers of varying sizes. Key properties, including hardness, impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 743–754 Read article
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Evaluation of Metal Coupons Corrosions in Fresh Water Environment at Different Water Depths Using Finite Element Analysis
Abstract: This research addressed the effects of water depths and quality on corrosion of submerged metal structures in the water body considering environmental conditions. The depths considered were 30cm to 150cm. Four different metal coupons were selected (Mild Steel, Copper Steel, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel] Galerkin`s finite element techniques was applied to evaluate the relationship between diffusion and weight loss, also velocity and weight loss at different water depths. The …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–50 Read article
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Medical Multiparameter Measurement System Development for Doctors
Abstract: To determine the overall fitness and risk developing chronic diseases of person, doctors need to know the various parameters of person which are height, weight and temperature. For measuring these parameters doctors need different devices. Hence, in this paper, a system is designed to measure height, weight and temperature of a person in a single device. The system includes hall sensor, load cell, LM35 PIC microcontroller, LCD display, pulley with …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Review on Investigation of Tailor Welded Blanks of Dissimilar Aluminum-Magnesium Alloys and Hybrid Carbon Composites
Abstract: Reduction in weight, better fuel efficiency and cost effectiveness are the salient attractive features of Aluminum-Magnesium alloys and carbon composite materials. By making use of tailor welded blanks of dis similar materials of different strengths at appropriate locations in automobile outer body, one can achieve these objectives. At the same time, fabrication of these Tailor Welded blanks of Aluminum-Magnesium alloys, next generation carbon composite materials by usual fusion welding processes …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 66–73 Read article
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An Assessment of Nutritional Status among Students of Government Primary Schools in Semi-Urban areas of Chitradurga region
Abstract: Understanding children's nutritional status is crucial for enhancing future generations' quality of life, as evidenced by the elevated prevalence of stunting (36.2%), wasting (26%), and underweight (35.2%) in Karnataka according to the National Family Health Survey. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status, dietary habits, socio-economic conditions, and demographic profiles of students in Government primary schools in the semi-urban Chitradurga region. Using a validated questionnaire, data from 441 students …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–67 Read article
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Systemic Ailment of Oral Focal Sepsis: A Review
Abstract: There are so many etiologies which cause diseases in many parts of the body. One of the most important etiologies is focal sepsis in the oral cavity which can cause a variety of systemic diseases. There are many epidemiological studies which have linked poor oral health with cardiovascular disease, poor glycemic control, low birth-weight pre-term babies and a number of other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory diseases and osteoporosis. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Major Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Cattle in Hawassa City.
Abstract: Gastrointestinal nematodiasis is a major constraint of livestock production causing huge economic loss to livestock sector of a country. A cross-sectional study aimed to assess prevalence of major gastrointestinal nematodes and associated risk factors was conducted from February 2021 to November 2021 in Hawassa city. In the study, fecal samples were collected from randomly selected 384 cattle and coprological examination was employed by using floatation method. The study result revealed …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2022 Read article
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The Assessment of Electric Vehicle Fire Risk Using the Failure Tree Analysis
Abstract: With the global shift toward sustainable transportation, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly becoming a reality, largely driven by growing environmental awareness and concerns over climate change. However, alongside this transition comes a set of emerging challenges, most notably, the increasing incidence of EV-related fire hazards, which have attracted significant public and media scrutiny. This situation highlights the urgent need for a detailed and systematic approach to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Effect of Valuka Swedana with Dwipanchamuladi Basti in the Management of Hypothyroidism—A Case Study
Abstract: Due to sedentary life style and stress, the incidence of metabolic disorders is increasing day by day. Among these disorders, hypothyroidism is one of the commonest reasons in hospital visits. Hypothyroidism refers to any state that results in a deficiency of thyroid hormone, including hypothalamic or pituitary disease and generalized tissue resistance to thyroid hormone and disorders that affect the thyroid gland. The available allopathic medicine commonly prescribed by allopathic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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An Amazing Herb with Extraordinary Payback: Camellia sinensis
Abstract: Camellia sinensis, commonly known as green tea, belongs to theaceae family. Herbal remedies are often perceived as being natural, therefore safe, but actually they are not free from adverse effects. Adverse effects of herbal medicine may be due to factors such as adulteration, substitution, contamination, misidentification, lack of standardization, incorrect preparation and dosage and inappropriate labeling. The major constituents of green tea are epicatechin (EC), epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC) and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Thinness Among Hill Kharia Children and Adolescents of Purulia Using Body Mass Index Cut-Off Points
Abstract: Children and adolescents are in the transitional phase when they are ready for adulthood. Scanty information on nutritional status of tribal children and adolescents, using the new internationally accepted body mass index (BMI) cut-off values, is available, particularly from rural areas in India. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of undernutrition using BMI among 4 18-year-old Hill Kharia children and adolescents of Purulia District, West Bengal, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 49–54 Read article
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Squat Angle Detection Instrument for Powerlifting Sport
Abstract: Squat exercise in powerlifting is prominent for building lower limb muscles of the body which issupported on the feet and the knee is bent so that the buttocks rest on the heel. Powerlifting Squatrequires the lifter to squat down until “the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the topof the knees”. In powerlifting, the qualifying weight for a squat must be 90 kg or …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–51 Read article