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166 articles for “KAP studies”
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Comparison of Measurement Accuracy of Aneroid, Digital, and Mercury Sphygmomanometer
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare measurement accuracy of both Digital sphygmomanometer and Aneroid sphygmomanometer with Mercury sphygmomanometer (gold standard). The objectives of the study were to evaluate agreement between the measurements of Aneroid and Digital sphygmomanometer with the measurement of Mercury sphygmomanometer; and to evaluate the diagnostic utility of Aneroid and Digital sphygmomanometer. This study was conducted on 108 nursing students by using quantitative approach. The blood …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Effect of Samshodhana in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Case Study
Abstract: Introduction:-: Shodhana with Panchkarma is a complete promotive, preventive and curative procedure for healthy living. Ayurveda advises to undergo specific Panchkarma regime according to season for purification of body, to relax the mind and to improve the digestion and metabolism. It eliminates metabolic toxins from the body, removes any unhealthy conditions developed in our system, improves health condition and increases the chance of conception and aids in natural birth. Case …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Generative AI for Designing Sustainable Polymer Composites for Renewable Energy Applications
Abstract: Sustainable polymer composites are increasingly required for renewable energy devices, yet conventional trial-and-error formulation cannot efficiently balance performance, processability, recyclability, and environmental constraints. This study proposes a generative artificial intelligence framework for designing polymer composites for photovoltaic encapsulation, dielectric energy storage, polymer electrolytes, and thermal-management systems. Public polymer-property and composite datasets were curated from open databases and published supplementary records. Chemical descriptors, molecular fingerprints, polymer embeddings, processing variables, and sustainability …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1232–1257 Read article
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Perceived Parenting Styles and its Impact on Imposter Phenomenon and Life Satisfaction in Youth
Abstract: Parenting styles play an important role in forming an individual’s perception of self, thinking process as well as their overall well-being. However, there is limited research on how different methods of parenting influences imposter feelings and life satisfaction. The aim of the study was the understand the relationship between perceived parenting styles and its impact on imposter phenomenon and life satisfaction among youth population. Data from a sample of 100 …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 136–144 Read article
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Dust Acoustic Solitary Waves in a Five Component Plasma-Application to Comets
Abstract: We have studied the characteristics of the Dust Acoustic Solitary Wave (DASW) in a five component cometary plasma composed of two components of electrons (one hotter and one colder), hydrogen ions and a pair of oppositely charged dust particles (heavier ions). The Korteweg – deVries wave equation has been derived for the system and its solitary wave solution obtained. The dust acoustic solitary wave amplitude is almost a constant with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Awareness, Attitude and Perceptions towards Stem Cells in Hearing Sciences among Audiologist: Survey across Delhi (NCR)
Abstract: Introduction: Many management approaches for hearing impairment has been developed and the most recent approach is the stem cell therapy. Stem cells have the potential to give rise to differentiated cells with specialized functions as they are capable of perpetuating themselves through cell division. There are several evidential studies that support stem cell regeneration for hearing loss. As audiologists are one of the main pillars in the field of hearing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Environmental implications of Chitosan nanostructures.
Abstract: Chitosan (CS), as a biopolymer, has unrivalled chemical and mechanical modification capabilities to develop novel characteristics, functions, and applications, particularly in the manufacture of cutting-edge membrane adsorbents. Membrane adsorbents utilizing carbon starch (CS) have emerged as a viable and efficient engineering instrument for eliminating diverse pollutants from aquatic settings, including heavy metals and dyes. To date, much study has been directed towards improving the adsorptive characteristics, permeability, physicochemical stability, and …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 42–58 Read article
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Comprehensive Performance Assessment of Silane-Treated Bio-Extracted Husk Fiber Reinforced Composites for Sustainable Construction Applications
Abstract: This research project is an extensive experimental study on bio-extracted husk fiber polymer composites with a focus on silane surface treatment. Bio-extracted rice husk fibers underwent an alkali-enzymatic hybrid extraction process followed by a 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) treatment for improved interfacial adhesion and matrix compatibility. Resin composites with treated and untreated fibers were fabricated with a weight ratio of 10%, 20%, and 30% via hand lay-up methods. A battery of mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–241 Read article
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Assessment Of Land Use And Land Cover Change In District Baramulla (J&K)
Abstract: The present study aims to study the land use land cover change detection in district Baramulla from 1980 to 2014. The images of two different time periods 1980 (MSS) and 2014 (OLI) have been used to measure the change detection in the study area. Spatial and radiometric enhancement has been carried out to improve the image quality. The analysis revealed that the area under built-up, horticulture and pasture has shown …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A Study on “KAP [Knowledge, Attitude and Practice] Study on Successful Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Outbreaks Among Public: A Community Based Health Related Project”
Abstract: Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, & practice of RT Nagar residents towards corona virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: A self-designed questionnaire was developed and given to residents. The demographics mean knowledge, attitude, and practice of the participants were investigated; the scores were calculated. T-test & ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. Results: Out of the total participants (n = 354), 50.3% were male and 54.5% were 21015023 yrs. Almost. All …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 5–28 Read article
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Advanced Functional Polymers and Their Synergistic Role in Smart Composite Materials for Sustainable Industrial Applications
Abstract: Advanced functional polymers have revolutionized composite materials, offering enhanced properties such as self-healing, electrical conductivity, environmental adaptability, and high mechanical strength. These innovations are reshaping industries by enabling smarter, more efficient, and sustainable solutions. Functional polymers play a pivotal role in producing high-performance composite materials to meet the growing demands of sustainable industrial applications. Significant improvements in material properties mechanical strength, durability, thermal stability, and recyclability are achieved through the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 12–27 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice about Smoking and Its Associated Factors among Higher Secondary School Students in Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Abstract: Cigarette smoking is one of the chief preventable causes of death and illness in the world. Presently, millions of people die yearly due to smoking related diseases. The objective of the study was to find the prevalence, associated factors and knowledge, attitude and practice of smoking among higher secondary school students of the Kathmandu metropolitan city. A cross-sectional study among 445 higher secondary students of Grade XI and Grade XII …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Video Anomaly Detection using Kalman Based Support Vector Technique
Abstract: AbstractThe digital video processing technology has boomed since last many years. The video processing is done using sum of absolute differences and with the image processing block set. We first calculate motion vectors between successive frames and use them to reduce redundant information. The method uses optical flow algorithm to calculate changes in the intensity of the pixels of the images. Median filtering is used for background extraction which is …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 4–11 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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Correlation Between Tree Diversity and Spectral Variables of Sentinel-2 Images: A Study of Langtang National Park, Nepal
Abstract: This study was objectively conducted to explore the tree diversity of Langtang National Park (LNP), Nepal and show the correlation between spectral variables and tree biodiversity. Sentinel-2 MSI of LNP in Nepal was acquired from https://scihub.copernicus.eu/. Total 60 samples were collected from forest. Pearson correlation was established to show relationship between tree species diversity and reflectance values. Bagging LASSO algorithm was used to validate the model. Result shows that Shannon-Weiner …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 55–66 Read article
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Knowledge and awareness regarding primary teeth and their importance amongst postgraduate students of specialty other than pediatric dentistry in and around Vadodara city, India – A questionnaire survey
Abstract: AbstractPrimary teeth play an inevitable role in eating, phonetics, esthetics and also act as a spacemaintainer for permanent teeth. Therefore, their retention with a timely checkup and proper intervention due to caries is required till eruption of permanent teeth. This is to prevent the early tooth loss due to caries which is more frequent scenario. This is due to unawareness, ignorance and negligence amongst parents about children’s oral hygiene resulting …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Design and Implementation of an Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper System Using SEN0545 Sensor and Raspberry Pi Pico W
Abstract: This study presents the design and development of an intelligent, automatic rain-sensing wiper system designed to enhance vehicle safety. The system utilizes a SEN0545 capacitive rain sensor, integrated with internal signal processing, and a Raspberry Pi Pico W microcontroller as its central control unit. The proposed approach enables non-contact and corrosion-free rain detection, ensuring reliable performance under varying environmental conditions. Based on the detected rainfall intensity, the controller dynamically adjusts …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Dental Fluorosis – An Underestimated Public Health Challenge; Evidence from Rural Delhi
Abstract: Oral health problems being the most prevalent chronic morbidities, contribute to heavy burden on health care delivery system universally. Although, fluoride has been recognized for the observed decline of caries among children as well as adults, its excessive consumption has put global population at risk of fluorosis. India is among the 23 nations around the globe with reported oral health problems due to excessive fluoride in drinking water. Since there …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 54–62 Read article
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Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) with Prachchhana Karma and Bibhitaka Lepa—An Open Labelled Single Arm Clinical Trial
Abstract: There are eight branches of Ayurveda, Shalakya Tantra is one of them. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned 11 types of Shiro Roga and Acharya Vagbhatta described 10 types of Shiro Roga; he also described nine types of Shirokapalgata Roga. In Ayurvedic approach, loss of hair is coined out as in term of ‘Indralupta’ under the broad heading of Kshudra Roga except Vagabhatta who has mentioned it under Kapala Roga. According to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Effectiveness of an Intervention on Nurse’s and Caregiver’s Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenic Complications: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention on knowledge and practices of nurses and caregivers regarding chemotherapy induced neutropenic complications. Methods: A total of 51 nurses and 105 patients and their caregivers were enrolled in the study using cluster randomization. 27 nurses and 51 patient’s and their caregiver’s were enrolled in control group from radiotherapy department and 24 nurses and 54 each patients and their caregivers were enrolled …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–24 Read article