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Visual Package on Breastfeeding Technique Among Antenatal Mothers a Pre-experimental Study
Abstract: Breastfeeding is as old as human being. Breast milk is accepted as the unique nutritive food provided by nature for the newborn. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a visual package on breastfeeding technique among antenatal mothers admitted at selected hospital at Mangalore. The study aimed at improving the knowledge of the mothers on breastfeeding technique. An evaluative approach with pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 38–40 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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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Early Detection of Visual Disturbances in Children Among Primary School Teachers in a Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of video teaching on early detection of visual disturbances in children among primary school teachers. Methods: Pre-experimental design – one group pre-test and post-test design. Results: Majority 61.5 (24) of primary School teacher had inadequate knowledge, 35.9 % (14) had moderately adequate knowledge and 2.6% (1) had adequate knowledge in pre-test. When comparing with the post-test knowledge after a …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge Regarding Infertility among the Infertile Couple Seeking Treatment at Selected Infertility Clinics of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat State
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the knowledge of infertile couple regarding the infertility and its management before and after administration of planned teaching programme. The investigator has chosen the quasi-experimental research design. Forty infertile couples of Reshambai Infertility Hospital, Shahibauag, and Shital Women’s Hospital, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, are selected as a sample of the study. The data were analyzed using pre-test and post-test knowledge score and standard deviation. The various …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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HIV/AIDS in Pregnancy
Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a condition caused due to infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The mode of transmittance of HIV from mother to children is during pregnancy, during delivery or through breast milk feeding. First Post exposure prophylaxis dose within 72 hours, ideally within 2 hours.
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Effectiveness of Icepack Application on Reduction of Labour Pain Among Primi Gravid Women During First Stage of Labour Admitted in MGMCRI
Abstract: Pain is a highly unpleasant and very personal sensation that cannot be shared with others. Normally labour pain in primi mothers is unbearable, usually they cry out for help when the intensity increases. Many non pharmacologic methods relieve labour pain. Many women appreciate the simplicity of these methods to reduce labour pain without creating potentially serious side effects or high economic costs. The objectives of the study were to assess …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Radiant Cooling System (Energy, Comfort and Cost Assessment)
Abstract: With an objective to provide thermal comfort, a well-planned and efficient HVAC system is of foremost importance. HVAC being the highest contributor of power consumption in the building (40% approximately), there is a need of a system which induce thermal comfort and reduce the power consumption, thereby improving the indoor environmental quality. Radiant system works on the transfer of heat through radiation which provides maximum thermal comfort and reduces the …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Energy Audit Procedures
Abstract: Energy audit is the process to identify the wastage of energy without affecting productivity. Consequently, this energy audit prove to be an asset for energy saving and determination of payback period. There is different procedures involved in calculating the energy consumed by different appliances, which are categorized as preliminary audit and detailed audit. Through this paper, various methodologies of energy audit have been discussed and the result of energy auditing …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Analyzing and Tracing Progression of Tomb Architecturein India During Imperial Period Under Delhi Sultanate
Abstract: The journey of Islamic architecture in Indian subcontinent began almost 350 years after the death of Prophet Mohammad and the first military trail under the leadership of Mohammad Qasim was initiated in the same region where Indus valley civilization flourished 4000 years ago. After a long span of thirty-five decades, Turks and Afghans raided India and followed the unnoticed earlier military campaign which resulted in establishment of Islamic supremacy in …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Hybrid Hydroponic System: A Sustainable Technology on Facade for Grey Water Recycling for High Rise Buildings
Abstract: Water, the need of life, is a renewable resource covering two-thirds of our planet. However, a very small proportion is effectively available for human use. It is likely to pose the greatest challenge due to the increased demand with population rise, economic development and shrinking supplies due to over-exploitation and pollution. Grey water reuse is a sustainable and attractive option to cope with global water shortages, which can save 40-70% …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge regarding Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) among Staff Nurses Working in Critical Care Units in JSS Hospital at Mysuru
Abstract: Background: The main aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding personnel protective equipment (PPE) among staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS Hospital Mysuru. Methods: The research approach chosen for the study is quasi-experimental group pre-test post-test approach. The total samples were 60 selected by purposive sampling with in staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Analysis and Design of Frequency and Gain of Dual Band Equilateral Triangular Microstrip Patch Antenna with DGS Using ANN
Abstract: A Dual-frequency equilateral triangular microstrip patch antenna using defected ground structure of c-band and s-band with enhanced gain has been designed with frequency of 2.82 GHz and 5.19GHz. The design and simulation of antenna is performed by CST.We have analyzed that after insertion of DGS(Defected Ground Structure) in equilateral triangular microstrip patch antenna presents marked improvement in gain. Artifical neural network is used in computation of frequency of equilateral triangular …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Augmentation in Parameters of S Band Microstrip patch Antenna using Metamaterial with Varactor Diode
Abstract: In this paper S band rectangular microstrip patch antenna is designed and its parameters like return loss, band width, VSWR, directivity, radiation efficiency and size reduction are analysed. Then a metamaterial structure of “Split rectangular Rings” with thin wire strip is designed such that it exhibits negative permittivity and negative permeability at the same frequency as that of inset fed rectangular microstrip patch antenna. Here “Nicolson ross wear” (NRW) parameters …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Mobile Ad Hoc Network With Variation of Antenna Height Over Fading Channels
Abstract: Ad-hoc network does not rely on any preexisting infrastructure which is very helpful in disaster recovery situation and the place where the no pre-existing infrastructure or where rapid deployment of a communication network is needed. In this paper, the impact of variation of antenna height over different fading environment is investigated. For this purpose, Qualnet6.1 simulator has been used and the performance of wireless network by varying antenna height is …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Recruitment: An Innovative Approach for Selection and Placement of Employee in an Organization for Better Productivity
Abstract: Human resource departments are always busy with searching and filling right person in a right place within an organization to bring out prosperity and productivity. This department uses a variety of ideas and methods to recruit an employee within the company. Managers and executives of organizations should be willing to try different ways of hiring employees and should work closely with the human resources department. Acquisition manager, director of personnel, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Care of the Patient on Ventilator in terms of Knowledge and Practice among Staff Nurses Working in ICUs of the Selected Government Medical College attached Hospitals of Gujarat State
Abstract: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of staff nurses before and after administration of a planned teaching program on care of the patient on ventilator in intensive care units (ICUs) of the selected government medical college attached hospital of Gujarat state. A quasi-experimental study approach was used with one group pre-test–post-test design conducted in ICUs of the selected government medical college attached hospitals of Gujarat state. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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“Explore the Knowledge of Anganwadi worker’s regarding Malnutrition and problems faced by them”
Abstract: Introduction: As the Anganwadi worker is the key person in the ICDS program, her education level and knowledge of Malnutrition plays an important role related to her performance in the Anganwadi center. The purpose of ICDS is to improve the health, nutrition and growth & development of children. The present paper focuses on the Knowledge and problems of Anganwadi workers which they encounter there off. Objective- The functioning of AWWs …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Urban Housing and its Predicament: Slums - a Neglected Haven
Abstract: The rapid growth of slums in the developing world appears to have three root causes which,in addition to the underlying problems of poverty, must be addressed through appropriate policies: the ‘pull’ towards the city, the ‘push’ away from rural areas and the increase in population size. When combined with inadequate city infrastructure for coping with such an influx, including “the inability of the urban poor to access affordable land for …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Curvature Effect consideration in Euler beam theory
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to improve the results of Euler beam theory. Euler beam theory can be used to determine the deflection of beam. But in some cases cross section of beam is not flat-ended, and Euler beam theory only consider the vertical loading, so the effect of curvature is occurred due to normal loading. The method to determine the curvature effect has been developed in this paper, …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Financial Architecture of MFI-Linked Microfinance Portfolio
Abstract: In India, the microfinance industry has been a strong enabler in the financially underserved, unbankable and unserved rural population at large. The positive role played by microfinance is evident from the awarding of universal banking and small finance bank licenses to the top Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in India. Over the past few years, the microfinance industry has seen strong growth with the introduction of institutional provisions like revision of RBI …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–22 Read article