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A Descriptive Study on the Mental Health Status of Teaching Faculty at a Selected Arts College in Virudhunagar
Abstract: The current research was conducted to evaluate the mental health condition of the teaching staff. The objectives of the study were to assess the mental health status of teaching faculty in selected arts college at Virudhunagar and to identify the association between mental health status of teaching faculty and selected demographic variables in selected arts college at Virudhunagar. A purposive sampling method, specifically non-probability, was employed to select 34 participants. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Effect of Epsom Salt Soak on Migraine among Nursing Students at SUM Nursing College, Bhubaneswar
Abstract: Background: Migraine, a genetically influenced disorder, manifests as recurring episodes of intense headache, typically on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. It constitutes a significant source of chronic illness and is a leading contributor to various types of headaches globally. Epsom salt, known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, offers a side-effect-free option for alleviating migraine pain and serves as a …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 31–34 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Impact of Nurse-led Intervention to Prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Critically-ill Patients at Selected ICU of Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS University of Health Science, Rohtak
Abstract: Background: Healthcare professionals and patients encounter numerous challenges in dealing with emerging treatment methods and their effects. Intensive care units experience a significantly higher rate of hospital-acquired infections than regular hospital wards. These include infections related to catheters, pneumonia associated with ventilators, and infections at surgical sites. Such nosocomial infections lead to increased death rates, illness, and medical expenses. Prolonged hospital stays, extended intensive care unit stays, and increased mechanical …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Prophylactic Dressings in Reducing Hospital-acquired Pressure Injuries in Intensive Care Units at Selected Hospitals
Abstract: Patients face a risk of pressure injuries when mobility is restricted and they experience reduced circulation or delicate skin. Factors such as alterations in cognitive function, bowel and bladder functionality, and inadequate intake of nutrients and fluids can contribute to the formation of pressure injuries. In 2016, there were 836.9 hospitalizations related to pressure injuries per 100,000 adults aged 65 years and older worldwide. The objectives of this study are …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Double Step StirCusted Aluminum Hybrid Composite Reinforced with RHA and Si3N4 Micron Particles
Abstract: Abstract: The improvement of the mechanical and tribological characteristics of composites is always a crucial area of research for materials scientists. Nowadays, particulate aluminum matrix hybrid composites, known as particle-reinforced hybrid aluminum matrix composites (PHAMCs), are becoming more popular due to their desirable properties, cost-effectiveness, ease of processing, and compatibility withtraditional processing techniques. In this current study, a two-step stir casting method was utilized tocreate aluminum hybrid composites using Al6061 …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Urban Heritage Planning, Design and Development1
Abstract: In this paper we discuss ideas how heritage and planning and design can contribute to urban development. Urban heritage is understood as an infrastructure comparable with other infrastructures that provide an arena for urban planning and design and urban social and economic development. Moreover, the paper includes a short discussion about five contemporary urban planning and design ideals that dominate the contemporary planning and design discourse, and their different views …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Study of the Heritage Ottoman in Algeria
Abstract: Towers are not only human constructions in the nature, they are also creations in form. At the level of the Islamic sphere of influence, we build tours at the level of the mosques which is the symbol of Islamic member of a religious order. It is found in North Africa, to the close –front-east in Persia and in bordering regions. This article aims to study the minarets of the mosque. …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Spatial Occupations within A Courtyard: A Case of ‘Traditional Bada Typology’ in Historic City of Gwalior
Abstract: Courtyard typology is extensively in practice from traditional times notably in India, being rich in various aspects and implications exhibiting various activities. Beside the present congestion of solid monotonous development pattern of the city, courtyards due to its inward form, creates a placid environment as a void inside the built form which proves to be better place to perform various day to day activities. Currently, with the still growing population, …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Conserve the Heritage, Conserve the Culture
Abstract: The aim of the paper is to tell about the importance of heritage and culture of particular place. The broad concept which include cultural, traditional as well as the natural environment is called “heritage”. The collective memory of each area related to heritage is different and unique. The historic value, culture, tradition, architectural elements, principle of design in all the areas, cities are disappearing very fast due to neglect and …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Kautilya’sArthashastra: A Timeless Way of Planning
Abstract: India has a rich legacy of its art, literature, culture and, values and it has manifold influences and one such statesman-philosopher is the intellectual pioneer Kautilya also known as Chanakya and occasionally as Vishnugupta. This article discusses the teachings of Kautilya specifically related to architecture and planning of cities as compiled in his book. The Arthashastra. His ideas are important for the understanding of the Indian strategic system of an …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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DESIGN AND ESTIMATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING USING ETABS AND QUANTITY TAKE OFF SOFTWARE: A REVIEW
Abstract: The drafting, study, and design of a building are the most critical phases in its construction and planning. The project that will be completed is the construction of a multi-story building that will be used as a home. According to the requirements and available space, the building plan was created using AutoCAD software. The ETABS programme was used to evaluate and construct the superstructure, or the building frame. A quantity …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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The Ashokan Minor Rock Edict in Bahapur, Delhi
Abstract: The major purpose of writing this research paper is to analyse why the Minor Rock Edict of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka has been engraved on a small hillock of Bahapur only, near Srinivaspuri in Kalkaji, Delhi. Initially this site came to the notice of a contractor of Delhi, Shri Jung Bahadur, who came to the inscribed rock which was planned to be blasted for the development of a residential colony …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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“An overview of the significance of an architectural masterpiece- Sanchi stupa”
Abstract: The Sanchi stupa is one the most eminent constructions made about 2500 years after the passing of lord buddha and is an excellent example of Mauryan architecture. Stupa construction is advantageous in terms of karma for Buddhists. Hinduism and Buddhism both emphasize theimportance of karma, which is the energy produced by ones deeds and the moral repercussions of those deeds. The Sanchi stupa is an early structure made specifically with …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Sacred Spaces in Architecture
Abstract: It is essential to create a space that nurtures calm and a spiritual experience while also taking care of function, whether the space is a church, temple, chapel, mosque, or synagogue, structures that have been constructed specifically for religious activities for centuries, or it can be anything else. Anywhere, much like the early Hindu era, where sages were worshipped and so there was no need for a temple to find …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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A Survey of Green Building: A Review
Abstract: Green building is one in every of measures been hints to mitigate vital impacts of the building stock on the atmosphere, society and economy. However, there is lack of a scientific review of this massive range of studies that's essential for the long run endeavour. The last decades have witnessed fast growing range of studies on sustainable building. This paper reports a review article of the prevailing body of data …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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MULTI-PROJECT SCHEDULING OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH CONSTRAINED RESOURCES
Abstract: A company's portfolio in the construction industry includes a variety of projects, many of which are being executed at the same time. In such situations the performance of one project may have a positive or negative impact on the other. This research paper is an attempt to identify the challenges faced in a multi-project environment to propose multi-project scheduling approach, for the purpose of which a systematic review of the …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Green Building Rating System (An Introduction and its Importance)
Abstract: When we talk about green building, we talk about how much a building is sustainable or green or what is the impact of the structure to the environment. So to know and evaluate a building to be green we need the green building rating systems “A 'green' building is a facility that, in itsdesign, construction, or administration, minimizes or eliminates negative effects, and can produce positive ones, on our environment …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Carbon Neutral Materials and Techniques in Architecture
Abstract: Cities like New York, characterized by numerous industrialized skyscrapers and extensive urban construction, may not be ecologically sustainable for our future. Given the current global trajectory, carbon emissions leading to global warming are on a persistent rise. Buildings and construction activities are responsible for a substantial 39% of the total global carbon emissions. Recent research from the World Green Building Council reveals that while technology advancements can help reduce operational …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Urban Pilgrimage—Negotiating Continuity and Development in the Pilgrim Core of Guruvayur
Abstract: The research focusses on the need for negotiating conflicts and contestations in the urban spaces of Guruvayur in relation to its pilgrim core, which has been subjected to varying pressures resulting in an organic spatial growth usually disordered in character. The main objective is to achieve a symbiotic relationship between the locals and the pilgrims through mutual sharing of urban functions. The study area is confined to the temple core …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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The Eiffel Tower: Precursor to the 21st C. Public Park
Abstract: As a landscape architect, I am investigating the three-dimensional nature of the Eiffel Tower; as a symbol of Paris, the Tower is both an infrastructural wonder and a three-dimensional public park. It is a landscape of layers and depth: providing framed views of the city on the ground, orienting one from miles away in all directions, elevating one far above the rooftops of Paris, and granting a bird’s eye view …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article