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Optimization of Machining Parameters for Nylon 6 Composite in CNC Lathe Using PCA-Based TOPSIS
Abstract: This work investigates the parametric optimization of CNC turning operation for Nylon 6 with principal component analysis (PCA) and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) based on Taguchi approach. Taguchi’s L16 orthogonal array takes 16 experimental runs to execute the design matrix of turning parameters through PCA coupled with TOPSIS, utilizing relevant experimental data as obtained through experimentation. Turning speed (TS), feed rate (FD) and depth …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Effect of acupressure on intradialytic hypertension among patients undergoing hemodialysis
Abstract: : A quasi experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of acupressure on intradialytic hypertension among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam, Kollam. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test scores of IDH in experimental group(Group I) and control group (Group II), to determine the post-test scores of IDH among Group I after acupressure and in Group II, to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Effectiveness of Back Massage on the Level of Anxiety Among Patients Posted for Cardiac Catheterization in Cardiology Ward, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Title: Effectiveness of back massage on the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization in cardiology ward at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety. To evaluate the effectiveness of back massage on level of anxiety in experimental group. To associate the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization with their selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Hypotheses: H1—There is a significant difference …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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Effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Psychological Well-Being among Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes at Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Populations around the world are rapidly ageing. Ageing presents both challenges and opportunities. Nurses play a vital role in caring the elderly. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on psychological well-being among elderly in selected old age homes at Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Pre-test was conducted to assess the level of psychological well-being by using psychological well-being assessment scale for samples in experimental and control group. …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Effectiveness of Intradialytic Exercise on Biochemical Variables and Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was done among hemodialysis individuals with an objective to assess the effectiveness of intradialytic exercise on biochemical variables and quality of life. Total of 134 (control group 68 and experimental group 66) samples were selected using convenience sampling technique. The experimental group had intradialytic physical activity of the extremities for 15 min duration for 2 to 3 days in a week for 6 months. The result shows …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Impact of Diabetic Risk Reduction Package on Life Style and Biophysiological Measures
Abstract: Background: Prediabetes is defined as impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance with fasting blood glucose 100–125 mg/dl. Prediabetes is considered as a distinct entity under the classification of ICD-10 with diagnostic code R73-09. It is a reversible condition projecting the last window opportunity against impeding diabetes. Diabetes can be considerably overcome through simple and safe measures to promote health and prevent development of diabetes from prediabetes. Aim: The study …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Nurses as Disseminators of Information regarding Organ Donation among Patients and Their Caregivers: An Educational Intervention Study
Abstract: Nurses’ knowledge is important in promoting organ donation. They can play a significant role in raising awareness among public. This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of organ donation educational package on dissemination of information by the nurses among patients and their caregivers. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 149 nurses (75 in experimental and 74 in control group) working in selected wards of a tertiary care institute …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Offloading Strategies on Wound Healing Among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Abstract: Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but good foot care can help to prevent complication, apart from that we used offloading strategies for patients with diabetic foot ulcers prevent complication. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of offloading strategies on wound healing among patients with diabetic foot ulcer. Design: Quasi experimental where Non-equivalent post-test only control group design. Setting: Sri Manickam Hospital and Sugam Hospital, Rasipuram. Thirty diabetic foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Local Cold Application Prior to Intramuscular Injection for Reducing Needle Stick Pain among the Patients in Selected Hospitals at Amritsar
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Pain is highly unpleasant and very personal sensation. It is not just a physical feeling. It affects on one’s attitude and personality. The world is full of unexplained pain, has many possible causes. All persons either Infants or adults have pain during their life time from different reasons, it may be due to any injury or any infection. For the treatment of said causes they needs medical attention but …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 48–54 Read article
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Effectiveness of Honey Dressing on Diabetic Wound
Abstract: Patients with diabetes are at great risk of developing low extremity ulcers. The management of diabetic foot ulcers typically includes early recognition and appropriate clinical care. Recent advances shows honey dressing has been successful in diabetic wounds. The poor cannot afford for the treatment of foot ulcer as it has to be done daily, so the investigator planned to demonstrate the procedure for dressing with a more cost effective solution …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of Topical Breast Milk Application on Umbilical Cord Healing Among Newborns
Abstract: Care of umbilical cord is important to prevent the occurrence of infection during the neonatal period. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. Quasi experimental, posttest, only control group design was used for the study. 60 subjects …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Effectiveness of Musical Play Material on Reducing Intensity of Pain among Children during Vaccination
Abstract: Pain is the most common of all medical symptoms. Pain is a multidimensional, subjective phenomenon and hence, it is difficult to define. Everyone experiences pain, and each can define it different ways as their own personal experience. Pain is often defined as a subjective experience having three components i.e. cognitive (in-self report), behavioral and physiological. The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of musical play material on reducing …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Acupressure Versus Reflexology on Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Among Adolesecent Girls in Selected Schools at Erode, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent appearance of psychological (e.g. irritability) and physical (e.g. headache) symptoms that occurs during luteal phase of the menstrual cycles and remits shortly after the beginning of menses and during the follicular phase. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure Vs reflexology on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. Methods: True experimental design was used. Multistage sampling technique was adopted to select the 250 adolescent …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Effectiveness of Yoga Therapy on Quality-of-Life Among Menopausal Women
Abstract: Menopause meant permanent cessation of reproductive fertility, occurring sometimes before the end of natural lifespan. Menopause has an impact on woman’s quality-of-life. A menopausal natural remedy such as yoga can help immensely in managing the menopausal symptoms and making this natural passage in life for women a much more comfortable journey. A True experimental study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga therapy on quality-of-life among menopausal women. 60 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 63–67 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Module on Knowledge Regarding Techniques of Expressing and Utilization of Expressed Breast Milk to Establish Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Working Lactating Mother in Selected Industries, Bhub
Abstract: Breast milk – “The liquid gold,” nutritionally and immunologically, there is no challenge as to the dominance of human breast milk over formula, which cares child and the mother. Articulated breast milk was suggested as substitute for breast milk. This necessitated the storage of milk for longer time and making it more widely acceptable and usable. The use expressed breast milk for those infant had made considerable impact on morbidity …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Effectiveness of Intraoperative Video Therapy on Anxiety among Mothers with Cesarean under Spinal Anesthesia
Abstract: Pregnancy and delivery are natural, joyous, human events. Remember that the most important thing is to relax and enjoy this wonderful experience. Video therapy is a complimentary therapy that makes labour process more easy. Evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative video therapy on anxiety among mothers with cesarean under spinal anesthesia. Quasi-experimental design: non-equivalent pre-test and post-test with control group design was used for the study. The setting of the study …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Temperature-Dependent Acoustic and Thermodynamic Investigation of Molecular Interactions in the 1-Propanol–n-Hexane Binary Mixture
Abstract: The present study investigates the molecular interactions and thermophysical behavior of the binary mixture comprising 1-propanol and n-hexane over the temperature range of 288.15–318.15K. The experimental determination of density (ρ), viscosity (η), and ultrasonic velocity (u) was carried out over the entire composition range, and the measured data were utilized to evaluate several acoustical and thermodynamic parameters, including the Van der Waals constant, relaxation strength, acoustic impedance, Rao’s constant, Wada’s …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–33 Read article
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General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiments for Science, Pre-medical, and Pharmacy students Chapter II: Glassware, Tools and Equipments
Abstract: A scientific chemistry laboratory plays a vital role in education, research, healthcare, and industrial applications by providing a controlled environment for conducting chemical experiments and analyses. An efficient laboratory must be designed according to established safety and operational standards, ensuring that every component, including glassware, tools, instruments, laboratory equipment, storage facilities, and instructional resources, is readily available and properly maintained. The absence or shortage of essential laboratory materials can hinder …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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High Strength Concrete (M40) Using Micro Silica and Steel Fiber
Abstract: Abstract: This experimental study examines the combined effects of micro silica (silica fume, SF) as a partial cement replacement and hooked-end steel fibers on the mechanical properties of M40 grade concrete. Concrete mixes were designed as per IS:10262 with a target characteristic compressive strength of 40 MPa. Silica fume was incorporated at 0%, 5%, 10%, and 12% by weight of cement, while steel fibers (aspect ratio ~50) were added at …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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An Overview on AI in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers
Abstract: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into the thermalanalysis of polymers and composite materials has transitioned from experimental curiosity to acornerstone of material science. By replacing costly and time-consuming trial-and-errorlaboratory testing with predictive modeling, AI is accelerating the development of advancedthermal interface materials, fire-retardant polymers, and aerospace-grade composites. Theprediction and optimization of the thermal behavior of polymers and composite materialsrepresent a cornerstone of modern materials science, …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–16 Read article