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12 articles for “World Health Organisation”
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Development of Covid-19 Vaccine: A Review
Abstract: The emergence in December 2019 of a novel coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has had devastating consequences globally. This is the worst catastrophe suffered by mankind in recent history. In the face of this severe disaster, people all over the world are frightened of the prospect of facing an outbreak or an annual recurrence. Control measures such as the use of masks, physical distancing, testing of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis of GSM-Dependent Women Safety Devices in the Market
Abstract: The right to be free from abuse, harassment, and discrimination applies to women. Women may achieve their full potential as individuals and contributors to the workforce, communities, and economies by removing the barriers created by unsafe environments. However, according to the World Health Organisation, one in three (35%) women worldwide have encountered non-partner sexual assault or intimate relationship abuse in their lives. This study defines a Device for Women Safety …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Effect of Pad and Disc Materials on the Behaviour of Disc Brake against Fluctuating Loading Conditions
Abstract: Disc brake in an automobile plays an important role to control the vehicle during running condition. Recently, asbestos, which is widely used disc brake material is recognised as a carcinogenic material by world health organisation and has been banned throughout the world to eliminate the diseases caused by asbestos material. Therefore, people are looking towards suitable alternatives to replace asbestos with other alternative materials. In this work, an attempt is …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance
Abstract: Antibiotics are called as ‘Wonder Drugs’, the miracles of modern sciences. They help combat bacteria and prevent their growth. But due to unmonitored and uncontrolled consumption of these antibiotics, there is an emergence of antibiotic resistance. This has led to a series of downfall in the therapeutic potency and efficacy of many drugs. More and more bacteria are becoming Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR); such highly resistant strains of certain bacteria are …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance
Abstract: Antibiotics are called as ‘Wonder Drugs’, the miracles of modern sciences. They help combat bacteria and prevent their growth. But due to unmonitored and uncontrolled consumption of these antibiotics, there is an emergence of antibiotic resistance. This has led to a series of downfall in the therapeutic potency and efficacy of many drugs. More and more bacteria are becoming Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR); such highly resistant strains of certain bacteria are …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Physicochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Consumable Water in Kolkata and Surrounding Areas
Abstract: The basic need of humans for their survival is food, water and air. Drinking water is said to be the most essential requirement for life available on Earth. The increase in population is one of the factors for the crisis of drinking water all over the state. This shortage of drinking water is due to the effects of pollution in the water samples such as mixing of sewage waters and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Contextualising health-disaster risk reduction pillars for under-resourced rural secondary schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Abstract: School communities in under-resourced rural settings face a disproportionate burden of health-related disasters, including outbreaks, water and sanitation failures, food insecurity and compound events that disrupt learning and wellbeing. Yet school based disaster risk reduction (DRR) evidence in Southern Africa is uneven with limited empirically guidance tailored to the organisational and infrastructural realities of disadvantaged schools. Drawing on the Comprehensive School Safety Framework and the World Health Organization's Health Emergency …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 124–135 Read article
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Antibiotics – Challenges in our Post-COVID Era
Abstract: Accidental discovery of the antibiotic properties of penicillin marked a watershed moment in healthcare, transforming the landscape of medicine and saving countless lives of injured and infected. Further research and awareness on the advantages of this “miracle drug” resulted in its bulk production in the 1940s, and played a crucial role in saving lives of thousands during World War II. Subsequent discoveries especially broad-spectrum antibiotics paved the way for further …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Integrating Blockchain with IoT: A Survey of Security Techniques and Future Directions
Abstract: Data is a resource that is more crucial than ever for each company that comes to mind. The ability to swiftly and efficiently collect data anywhere is made possible by current breakthroughs and trends such as cloud computing, IoT, data analytics, and others. One of those concerns is the need to strike a balance between privacy and the use of data for security in applications such as IOT, counterterrorism, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Impact of Social Media on Society
Abstract: Social media are applications that enable people to interact with each other and build social networks that increase social capital social media are applications that enable people to interact with each other and build social networks that increase social capital social media basically allows people to interact with one another and strengthen social networks, which increases social capital. Social Media is a good solution with a very brilliant prospect with …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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The Impact of Plastic Pollution on Terrestrial Ecosystems: Microplastics, Heavy Metals, and Quorum Sensing in Soil Health
Abstract: Plastic pollution is one of the most significant environmental challenges today, particularly in the context of terrestrial ecosystems. The widespread accumulation of plastic waste, including microplastics, has led to pervasive contamination of soil, disrupting ecosystems and human health. This article explores the interactions between plastic pollutants and the terrestrial environment, with a focus on soil pollution, microplastic behavior, and the implications for ecosystems. Microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles with …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Federated Learning in Disease Detection
Abstract: Healthcare data, which is frequently dispersed among various organisations, has enormous potential to improve predictive analytics and illness identification. However, there are substantial privacy & legal obstacles to sharing this private data for centralised model training. Federated Learning is a paradigm shift that allows several organisations to work together to build a global model without disclosing raw patient information. Federated Learning uses a larger dataset to provide more reliable insights …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article