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Impact of Psychoeducation Intervention Regarding Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) on Psychiatric Nurses' Knowledge
Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurologic emergency related to the use of neuroleptic agents. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of psychoeducation regarding NMS on psychiatric nurses' knowledge. The quasi-experimental design was used. The study was conducted at The Shebin El Kom Mental Health Hospital at Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 50 psychiatric nurses from the above-mentioned setting was enrolled. A constructive …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Computational Analysis of Shockwave–Boundary Layer Interaction at Hypersonic Speeds
Abstract: Successful plan of present-day supersonic and hypersonic vehicles requires a comprehension of the physical stream field structure of shockwave–boundary-layer interactions (SWBLIs) and productive reproduction techniques for their portrayal. The significant focal point of this paper is two-dimensional (2D) hypersonic SBLI as well as stream portrayal and physical properties around SWBLIs; be that as it may, even in ostensibly 2D/axis-symmetric streams, the mean stream measurements might be 3D.The objective of the …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–25 Read article
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Application of Response Surface Method in Studying the Properties of Micro-plasma Arc Welded AISI 904L Super Austenitic Steel
Abstract: Super austenitic steels play a major role in fabrication of corrosion resistance components which are subjected to severe corrosion. In the present work, super austenitic steel AISI 904L of 0.4 mm thickness is butt welded using Micro Plasma Arc Welding. Welding input parameters like peak current, base current, pulse rate and pulse width are considered and output responses like fusion zone grain size, hardness and ultimate tensile strength of the …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Impact of Active Layer Thickness and Incident Beam Intensity on Organic Solar Cell Efficiency
Abstract: Organic solar cell is becoming an emerging and popular field in research because of its various economic and environmental merits. This paper presents the impact of thickness of active layer and incident beam intensity on power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic solar cell. Bulk heterojunction (BHJ) solar cell is considered with organic active layer of MEH-PPV: PCBM material and Indium-Tin-Oxide (ITO) material as transparent anode onto which beam is incident. …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Hydrodynamic Modeling for contaminant spills Case study: Nile River - Upper Egypt
Abstract: Most watercourses are subjected to the threats of contaminant spills. The Nile River is the main drinking and irrigation water source for all Egyptian cities around its banks, especially in Upper Egypt. The southern reach receives considerable amounts of agricultural, industrial and municipal wastes at different sites along its mainstream. The goal of this research is to simulate contaminant spill in the studied part of the Nile River to determine …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tensile and Shear Behavior of Cold, Warm and Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The environment awareness of toxic gases emissions during the production, transportation, and construction of hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) have led to the development of Warm, half warm, and cold mix asphalt concrete. Such development of alternative mixtures is considered as sustainable materials in asphalt concrete paving process. The temperature reduction in the mixing of binder during production, handling, and compaction of the mix results in saving energy, reduction of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Field Assessment of Runway Pavement Surface Texture for Baghdad International Airport
Abstract: One of the major serviceability issues which reflects the suitability of the airport runway for serving international flights is the surface texture of concrete pavement. The concrete surface of the runway 33R-15L of Baghdad international airport is badly covered with large spots of aeroplanes tyre rubber. The international flight companies had claimed that the rough surface of the runway concrete pavement caused damage and deterioration to their aeroplane’s tyres. The …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–21 Read article
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Development of a Rutting Model for Bituminous Mixes Using Experimental Data
Abstract: In recent years, the amount and severity of rutting on bituminous pavements in India has been increasing due to the ever increasing traffic volumes, overloading and the high summer temperatures. Extensive research work has been directed throughout the years for creating models to predict the advancement of rutting in bituminous mixes and pavements, yet with restricted achievement. The laboratory rutting tests were conducted on bituminous mixes prepared with various aggregate …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Selection of effective formwork system using multi criteria decision making analysis
Abstract: Formwork is the largest single cost item in constructing cast-in place reinforced concrete structure. This project focuses on analyzing the formwork selection problem based on decisive criteria. The factors affecting the choice of the exact formwork system have been often discussed in literatures but their importances have not been distinctly formulated. Therefore, a survey was conducted to recognize the decisive criteria in the formwork selection problems and ranking of the …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Analysis of Political Risks Affecting International Construction projects in Malaysia
Abstract: With the stable development of economy and a series of policies encouraging foreign investment and infrastructure construction, Malaysia becomes more attractive for international construction contractors. However, there is a lack of analysis of relevant political risks in Malaysia in previous literature. This paper aims to analyze the political risks affecting international construction projects in Malaysia. An assessment system with 11 political risk factors were established to calculate the scores of …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–27 Read article
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Renewal of Waste Water: A Review
Abstract: Giving solid and moderate wastewater treatment in rustic regions is a test in numerous pieces of the world, especially in creating nations. The issues and confinements of the incorporated methodologies for wastewater treatment are dynamically surfacing. Unified wastewater accumulation and treatment frameworks are expensive to assemble and work, particularly in territories with low populace densities and scattered families. Creating nations need both the subsidizing to build concentrated offices and the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Spatiotemporal Analysis for Urban Pattern Evolution in Sacred District Mathura of India through K-means Classification
Abstract: When considering about the urban structures, morphology, and functions of a historic and pilgrimage place, it is very important to know the relationship between urban structures and urban functions. This relationship can be established at micro as well as macro level to understand the theory on urban lifecycles and urban sociological interactions. Also, growth of urbanization is directly proportional to economic development of the nation and so as the need …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Sustainable Urban Landscape Planning: A Search for the Waterway Connection Possibilities around the Periphery of Dhaka City
Abstract: Dhaka is dying for its lost connections of water bodies once that was its natural setting. As a result, it’s suffering from water logging in monsoon and lowering of ground water at a same time. Relationship and possibility between lost nature and existing contaminated environment by controlling the rapid urbanization is the expected the aim of this study. Sustainable urban landscape could be a possible solution. It is such thought, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–52 Read article
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Sustainable Building in India
Abstract: Sustainable building materials and technologies and building practices have evolved through ages. The subsequent points need attention relating to the building materials: energy consumed within the producing processes, issues of long distance transportation, natural resources and raw materials consumed, exercise and safe disposal, and impact on atmosphere. Therefore the problems associated with energy expenditure, recycling, environmental and sustainability with reference to future demand need to be addressed throughout the manufacture …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–58 Read article
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Security Attacks and Challenges of Wireless Sensor Network
Abstract: ABSTRACT Wi-Fi sensor networks is a rising field to analyze and improvement. Due to a huge number of software, avail advantages from such structures and has result in the improvement of Tiny, Reasonably-Priced, disposable and self-contained battery powered computers, known as Sensor Nodes or “Motes”. So the hard part of wireless sensor network is protection makes it more severe constraints than conventional networks. But there are several varieties of sensor …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Antenna for S-Band Application Utilizing Flexible Material
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this article, antenna for S-band application has been simulated for the frequency range of 3.5 to 8.5 GHz. CST software is utilized to design the anticipated antenna with materials which have a dielectric constant of 1.7. The return loss of bending antenna is -20 dB at 5.89 GHz resonant frequency. It covers the bandwidth from 3.87 GHz to 8.07 GHz which is approximately 70%. In this proposed antenna, …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Performance Analysis of OQAM Based GFDM 5G System
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the area of 5th generation cellular system many technologies have been introduced, in which Generalized Frequency Division Multiplexing (GFDM) is one of the promising technique which has far more better performance than OFDM based 4G cellular systems such as Inter Carrier Interference (ICI) and Inter Symbol Interference (ISI). In this paper performance of GFDM is applied with offset QAM technique the performance criteria are SEP which are analysed …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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NEWLEACH: Enhanced LEACH Energy Efficient Approach in WSN
Abstract: ABSTRACT Depending on the existence of the sensor node in any WSN network life, proper load balancing is therefore very helpful to improve network. Cluster head is selected such that it should be near to the base station and have maximum residential energy than other cluster-specific nodes. Size of cluster is controlled by using location-based cluster joining methods such that nodes select their nearest collection head based on the signal …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Revolution in Mobile Communication by HC3 Technology
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article describes the idea of Human Centered Communication and Computing (HC3) technology. The aim of HC3 is to counterpoint communication and enhance human capabilities through interfaces that may convey a user’s ideas, sensations, sensitivity and intent. We have a tendency to find out biological data interfaces to alter folks, to act with data via increased senses and limbs. In this article, we discuss the future possibilities of this …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Housing and Community Planning in Aranya, Indore
Abstract: Aranya Township was designed as a site and services project spread laid out in six sectors that converge on a central spine i.e., the Central Business District. One of the key elements of Doshi’s design was a hierarchy of open spaces that included small courtyards to be shared by three to four families, larger green spaces for each of the settlement’s six sectors, and a central playing field to serve …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–25 Read article