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Evaluate The Effectiveness of Demonstration Among Nursing Students in Terms of Skills Regarding Assessment of Respiratory Rate in Selected Nursing Colleges of Ambala, Haryana
Abstract: At birth, the baby enters extra uterine environment which has low available humidity. In such an environment, the sick newborn is required to struggle for physiological adjustment for surviving. If they fail, it leads to newborn mortality and morbidity. Respiratory distress in a newborn is a challenging problem. The study was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of demonstration among nursing students in terms of skills regarding assessment of respiratory rate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Molecular Identification of Common Bacterial Infection in Chronic Otitis Media in an Outpatient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a chronic inflammation of the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear left which leads to profuse discharge from the ear and hearing impairment that may have a serious long-term effect on language, auditory and cognitive development and on educational progress. In the present study, the prevalence of culture-positive cases of an active mucosal variety of COM was 92.65%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (41.2%) was the predominant aerobic bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Risk of Hypertension among Pre-Elderly and Elderly in West Java Province, Indonesia
Abstract: Objective: Hypertension (HT) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in older people. The aim of the study was to overview the health and nutritional characteristics among pre-elderly and elderly and to investigate its association with HT status in Kebon Kelapa village, West Java Province, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and included secondary data from the ‘Cohort Study of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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A Study for the Presence of Enterococcal Virulence Factors Gelatinase, Haemolysin among Clinical Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Enterococcus, considered a normal commensal of intestinal tract, is fast emerging pathogen causing serious infection. Despite the increasing importance of Enterococcus as opportunistic pathogens, their virulence factors are still poorly understood. The potential virulence factors of Enterococci include production of enterococcal surface protein (Esp), gelatinase, and haemolysin. Gelatinase- and haemolysin-producing strains of Enterococcus faecalis have been shown to be virulent in animal models of enterococcal infections. This study was undertaken …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Identification of ESBL producing Escherichia coli from Urine Samples at Tertiary Care Hospital in Jhalawar
Abstract: Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a serious worldwide threat to public health due to the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria and is considered as a great problem in the treatment of bacterial infections both in hospital as well as community settings. Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing strains have emerged as a significant challenge to counter with present antibiotics. Aims: Our study was aimed to know the prevalence of ESBL producing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Therapeutic and Preventive Approaches against COVID-19: A Review
Abstract: Several vaccines are found for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the Coronavirus Disease ‘COVID-19’ but with a no clear, unified and effective treatment plan, nor definitive therapies for it, but only a variety of potential approaches. The objective of this work was to present, an overview of a variety of therapeutic and preventive approaches that have been applied instead, in a matter to calm the fatal viral pneumonia and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Music on Mind and Body: A Simultaneous EEG and EMG Study to Quantify Emotions from Hindustani Classical Music
Abstract: With the advent of various techniques to assess the bioelectric signals on the surface of the body, it has become possible to develop various human-computer interface systems. In this study, for the first-time a cross- correlation based data is reported for two-different types of bio-signals viz. EEG (Electroencephalography) and EMG (Electromyography). Whereas EEG refers to the neuro-electric impulses generated in the brain recorded in the form of electric potentials, EMG …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Evaluation of Breast Lumps in Women Aged 18–40 Years
Abstract: Background: Finding a breast lump can cause a lot of anxiety. Most breast lumps, particularly in younger women, are not caused by cancer. Aim of study: To identify the out-come of breast lumps in women aged 18–40 year. Patients and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the center of early detection of breast cancer, Elwiya maternity teaching hospital from the first of June 2015 to the end of December …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Treatment Modalities of Planter Fasciitis: A Two Years’ Experience
Abstract: Back-ground: Plantar fasciitis causes soreness or tenderness of the sole of the foot under the heel, which sometimes extends into the medial arch. Objective: A study was conducted to ascertain which treatment modality provides the best results for heel pain patients. Method: The therapies included orthoses, stretching, ultrasonic therapy and local infiltration with a combination of a local anaesthetic and corticosteroid injection. These were included based on the availability of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Comparison of Efficacy and Outcome of Radiocephalic and Brachiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistula in Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract: Introduction: Hemodialysis is the most common treatment modality for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Vascular access can be created in the form of arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft (AVG) or central venous catheter (CVC). Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Urology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana, India from November 2016 onwards on patients who were admitted …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Hydro-distension Assisted Dissection of the Distal Pouch in PSARP: A Novel Technique
Abstract: Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) is the standard treatment of high and intermediate anorectal malformations (ARM). Meticulous identification and preservation of structures and their proper anatomical reconstruction are essential principles to obtain optimal results. Whilst there have been studies to help identify the recto-urethral fistulae itself, through endoscopic or radiologic means, a technique to identify the rectal pouch and to make dissection easier has seldom been described. The aim of this …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Side Incidence and Age Prevalence: Inguinal Hernia
Abstract: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common presentations in the surgical outpatient department and mesh hernioplasty is the most common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon. Patient data were taken from the Department of General Surgery and analysed to reveal that right-sided inguinal hernia is more common as compared to left sided. The most common age group involved was 51–60 years. Keywords: Inguinal hernia, surgical procedure, patient dataCite …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Avascular Necrosis of Neck of Femur w.s.r. to Asthi Majja Gata Vata
Abstract: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition that occurs due to loss of blood supply to the bone which leads to cellular death of bone tissue. A 59 years old female patient, who was suffering from AVN for last 1 year, was admitted in NIA Panchakarma ward. She was diagnosed as a case of avascular necrosis of neck of femur based on MRI reports. As per Ayurveda, the patient was diagnosed …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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The Effects of Propylparaben on Women with Respect to Breast Cancer: A Study
Abstract: Propylparaben is a natural substance found in many plants and some insects; although it is manufactured synthetically for the industrial applications in field of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods and so on. It is used as a preservative, typically found in many water-based cosmetics, commercially available pharmaceuticals and foods items, such as creams, lotions, shampoos, bath products, tablets, baked food products and so on, to reduce the activity of microorganisms. Parabens have …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Is Bottled Water Better than Tap Water?
Abstract: Objective: There has been a persistent rise in bottled water consumption over the last two decades. Little is known about the health benefits of bottled water. The purpose of this study was to improve understanding of the public's health believes concerning bottled mineral water, and to know whether these believes influence water consumption habits. Method: Extensive review of literature was done to compare bottled water and tap water and also …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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An Exploratory Pilot Study on the Traditional Siddha Anthropometric Diagnostic and Screening Method ‘Manikkadai Nool Measurement’ of Undergraduate Students in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, India
Abstract: Aim: The aim is to study the distribution pattern of Manikkadai Nool measurement of students studying in an undergraduate college in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala and analyse the data statistically. Manikkadai Nool measurement is the circumference of forearm which is measured four-fingerbreadth above the wrist. Background: The traditional Tamil Siddha medical text ‘Agasthiyar Sudamanikkayaru Sutram’ exclusively discusses Manikkadai Nool measurement as a continuous variable ranging from 4 to 10 fb with …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Evaluation of Diesel Engine Performance and Emissions Using Algal Biodiesel
Abstract: Algal material has captivated the attention as renewable fuel without imposing any impact on global food markets with high biomass productivity with their ability to convert CO2 to fuel, and wastewater treatment. This work has been carried to use algal biodiesel blends as fuel in a DI (direct injection) diesel engine. The fuel properties of AB10, AB20, AB30 and AB50 along with engine performance (BP and BSFC) and emissions (CO, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Bug Triage with Bug Data Reduction
Abstract: The process of fixing bug is bug triage, which aims to correctly assign a developer to a new bug. Software companies spend most of their cost in dealing with these bugs. To reduce time and cost of bug triaging, we present an automatic approach to predict a developer with relevant experience to solve the new coming report. In proposed approach we are doing data reduction on bug data set which …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Design and Simulation of PID Controller for Two Link Robotic Arm
Abstract: This paper deals with the design of two link robot arm control methodology using PID controller. A two degree of freedom (2DOF) robotic arm is designed using a PID controller and simulated in MATLAB/SIMULINK platform. A good performance of a robot requires the consideration of efficient dynamic models and sophisticated control approaches. The dynamic model is derived from the general Lagrange equation. The simulation of two link manipulator (TLM) has …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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An Introduction to Robotics and its Interaction with Humans
Abstract: AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to show an application of path planning for a mobile pneumatic robot. The robot is capable of searching for a specific target in the scene and navigating towards it, in an a priori unknown environment. To accomplish this task, the robot uses a colour pan-tilt camera and two ultrasonic sensors. As the camera is only used for target tracking, the robot is left with …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article