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Crisis Intervention as Psychological First Aid in Psychiatric Emergency Presentation (PEP)
Abstract: Any demanding event or dangerous condition has a possibility for occasioning a crisis. The event or situation that comes at the end of the series of stressors may be minor making the situation more than the individual can handle. A crisis varies from stress in that a crisis outcomes in a period of unadorned disorganization resulting from the disappointment of individual’s usual coping mechanism or the absence of usual resources …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Review of Psychiatric Disability, Causes, Features, Management and Role of Healthcare Professional
Abstract: Médecins Sans Frontières recently released a comprehensive report on mental health in Kashmir: it concluded that half of all residents of the valley have "mental health problems". The report found that nearly 1.8 million adults (45%) of Kashmir's adult population—suffer from some form of mental distress. A majority (93%) have experienced conflict-related trauma. An average adult was found to have witnessed around eight traumatic events during his or her lifetime. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Vaccines Linked with Mental Disorders
Abstract: The researchers found associations for one injection in specific: the influenza vaccine, which was related with developed charges of obsessive–compulsive disorder, anorexia, anxiety complaint and tic illness. A biological explanation for these correlations has not been found, but a potential mechanism could lie in the body’s immune response to vaccines, the study suggested. Vaccines effort by digging the immune system to harvest antibodies against viruses and micro-organisms, thus preparing the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–50 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Hydrotherapy among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals at Mysore
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge about hydrotherapy among staff nurses in selected hospitals at Mysore. The objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the pretest knowledge of staff nurses regarding hydrotherapy. 2. To administer the structured teaching programme regarding hydrotherapy among staff nurses. 3. To assess the post test knowledge of staff nurses regarding hydrotherapy. 4. To assess the effectiveness of structured …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme Regarding Knowledge of Stem Cells and Cord Blood Banking among Pregnant Women.
Abstract: What could be more precious than gifting an unborn child to fight against various diseases for the rest of his/her life? Stem cells and cord blood banking is an emerging trend, where most part of this country is blind to. The main objective of this study was to assess effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding stem cells and cord blood banking among pregnant women. Pre-experimental, one group …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Awareness on vaccination: consideration for nurse
Abstract: To primary prevention for infectious disease is very important in clinical practice. Vaccination is the basic primary prevention regarding infectious disease. Immunization is usually the basic role of the nurse in clinical practice. There are many considerations regarding vaccination for the immunological nursing. Those issues are discussed in this short article.
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–17 Read article
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An Emerging DiGeorge Syndrome Recognized as New Insights in Clinical Depiction
Abstract: DiGeorge Syndrome is a main immunodeficiency illness produced by uneven relocation and growth of positive cells and tissues throughout fetal growth. As part of the developmental defect, the thymus gland may be affected and T-lymphocyte production may be impaired, resulting in low T-lymphocyte numbers and frequent infections. DGS is produced by abnormal creation of convinced tissues during fetal expansion. During fetal expansion, numerous tissues and organs often rise from a …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Nurse Assisted Milieu Activities on Activity Tolerance among Patients with Congestive Cardiac Failure at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
Abstract: The present study was to assess the effectiveness of nurse assisted milieu activities on activity tolerance among the patients with congestive cardiac failure at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre with the following objectives as under: 1. Assess the activity tolerance of patients with congestive cardiac failure. 2. Assess the effectiveness of nurse assisted milieu activities on activity tolerance among patients with congestive cardiac failure. 3. Associate the background variables of patients …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Complimentary Therapies Among Diabetes Patients
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the highest prevalent and fastest growing diseases in the world. Complementary therapy is economical and simple therapeutic modality may be considered as a beneficial adjuvant for diabetes mellitus. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding complementary therapies among diabetic patients. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design is adopted with 30 diabetic patients. Self-administered questionnaire tool …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Importance of Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate, Vital Signs That Should Be Neglected by Nurse
Abstract: The cardiovascular nursing is an important concept in clinical practice. Many patients present with some degrees of cardiovascular disorders. The diagnosis of the cardiovascular problem might be possible by a good basic history taking and health examination. The basic vital sign monitoring is the role of nurse in general and the nurse has to recognize the importance of the procedure and should not ignore good nursing practice regarding blood pressure …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–13 Read article
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Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Self-Care Skills of Patients Subjected to Valvular Replacement Surgery
Abstract: Valvular heart disease (VHD) remains common in industrialized countries. Two most common types of valvular disease are aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. The prevalence of valvular disease increases sharply with age, owing to the predominance of degenerative etiologies. The burden of heart valvular disease in the elderly has an important impact on patient management, given the high frequency of morbidity and the increased risk associated with intervention in this age …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Screening and Education Program on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among College Girls
Abstract: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem which growths among teenage girls and young women during their generative years. Evidence exists that imparting knowledge to the adolescents and young girls helps to reduce the risk for the later age. A study was done among college girls in PCOS with quasi-experimental design (One group pre-test post-test design). 150 college girls studying at The Salvation Army Catherine Booth College of …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Selfie Addiction - A New Generation Addiction Disorder
Abstract: India has the highest number of selfie deaths than any other country in the world, in the last two years. Exact prevalence is not known, but as per the experts, approximately 40% or higher percentage of teenage, young and adult population in the developed countries are suffering from the selfie addiction with the manifestations varying from mild to severe. They engage themselves in taking photos, posting it immediately and seeks …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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Three-Level Interleaved Boost Converter with Irradiance Adaptive Controller for Solar Power Utilization
Abstract: Solar energy conversion through photovoltaic is a rapidly growing source of green power supply. Therefore, improving the efficiency of PV system is considered as an important factor in supporting this trend. However, this concerns not only the improvement of PV cells, but also the efficiency of the power electronics circuits and the controls associated with them. Also, the PV modules are operated at low voltage levels, therefore, large voltage boosting …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review of Different Iris Recognition Systems
Abstract: Recognition of a person based on the iris structure has become a trending authentication method. Iris recognition systems have many advantages as compared to other authentication methods such as accuracy, reliability and uniqueness and hence it is used in many applications. The main applications are, access control in laboratories and factories, identification for Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), banks etc., border control in airports and harbors. This paper deals with the …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Qualitative study of Underground Water in Pre-monsoon of Rewa Madhya Pradesh (India)
Abstract: In this research paper study about the qualitative study of underground water in Pre-monsoon of Rewa Madhya Pradesh (India). Qualitative analysis of underground water of Rewa city, Madhya Pradesh, India during the Pre-monsoon in the year of 2017. All the water samples are within prescribed limits as suggested by BIS Desirable limit for drinking purpose. Seasonal variation in some parameters like Temperature, Turbidity, Color, Odor, PH Value, Total hardness, Calcium, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Studies on the degradation of jute blended cotton fabric in soil, water and ambient atmosphere
Abstract: Although, we are more concern about the environment pollution, we cannot reduce the use of pollutant in a significant limit. The use of bio-degradable materials is one of the best methods to reduce environmental pollution. In our present research we tried to find biodegradable materials, jute and cotton, to keep our environment pollution free. We also showed the effect of environment on the degradation properties of the mentioned materials. The …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Analysis of Vapour-Liquid Equilibrium Behaviour of Cryogenic Hydrogen-Deuterium Mixtures Using Cubic Equation of State-based Method
Abstract: A comparative analysis of the vapour liquid equilibrium behaviour of the cryogenic hydrogen-deuterium system calculated under the assumption of an ideal solution using pure component vapour pressure data versus that of a real solution using Peng-Robinson cubic equation of state has been presented in this work. It is found that assumption of ideal solution leads to over prediction of the relative volatilities by 14% to 57% depending on the mixture …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Compressive Strength, Water Absorption and Temperature Effects on Partial Replacing Cement with GGBS, Micro Silica and Fly Ash
Abstract: Widespread research work for decades also in development throughout the globe in concrete technology in finding substitute materials which can incompletely change Pozzolonic Portland Cement (PPC) and which can also meet the necessities of the strength and durability performance of industrial by products like micro silica, ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, etc. now termed as complimentary cementations materials (CCM) are quite promising. The increased quest for sustainable and …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Improved Efficiency of PV Module Using Incremental Conductance MPPT and DC–DC Boost Converter
Abstract: Solar energy has been most popular renewable energy source because of its long-term outcomes. The study presents the simulation and the hardware implementation of Photovoltaic module utilizing incremental conductance MPPT with the help of DC–DC boost converter. The better trade-off between the PV module power and power achieved after using converter and MPPT technique has been shown and improved efficiency also has been achieved. The incremental conductance MPPT has been …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article