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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Punica gratum Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a branch of science which has open many routes of technologies. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, application has been extended further and now silver is the engineered nanomaterial most commonly used in consumer products. Green nanotechnology is an area with significant focus at present on the important objective of facilitating the manufacture of nanotechnology-based products that are eco-friendly and safer for all beings, with sustainable commercial viability. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Town Planning and Management for Sustainable Cities
Abstract: This paper reveals a critical review of the key literature on the issues relating to planning, development and management of sustainable cities, introduces the contributions from the Special Issue, and speculates on the prospective research directions to place necessary mechanisms to secure a sustainable urban future for all. Today all the rural areas is going to convert in urban areas for the benefit of future generation but it completely effecting …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 71–72 Read article
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Bamboo Reinforced Low Cost House - A Case Study
Abstract: The objective is to set up a low cost house using bamboo and its culms as reinforcement material. A prototype of such a construction has been undertaken in an area of 255 sq.ft. As bamboo acts as a structural member, it can replace steel as reinforcement. The proposed structure consists of four supporting column and one main column at its centre to achieve a better economy due to reduction in …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 59–70 Read article
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Social Implication of Housing Intervention on Spatial Fabric of Slums
Abstract: Housing for poor has always been a priority since independence and has gained momentum after the recent policies of government in last decade with its focus on improvement in quality of life of urban poor. It is perpetual for urban professionals to review whether the implications are leading towards the desired social development. The present paper focuses on understanding the relationship of social and spatial fabric of slums with the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–36 Read article
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Extraction of Tannin from Psidium guajava Leaves
Abstract: Psidium guajava leaves are widely used as medicine from ancient times. Leaves are important part of guava tree which are useful in curing many health issues. Guava leaves have properties like anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-oxidant, antiulcer etc. they are used in curing many diseases. In this article, soxhlet extraction method is discussed and yield of this method is represented. Extraction processes with different solvent such as ethanol, methanol, benzene is discussed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Expressed Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene Among the Adolescent Girls of Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Background: Menstruation is a unique physiological phenomenon in females. The onset of menstruation is considered as one of the most remarkable changes in adolescent girls. It involves bleeding for 3-5 days from the uterus once a month which occurs throughout the lifetime till menopause. In India about 24% of total population belongs to adolescent period. Objectives: The main objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the existing knowledge & …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Nutritional Status of Children below 10 Years of Age in Bhutramatti Village – A Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: Growth Monitoring is a screening tool to diagnose nutritional status at an early stage. A descriptive study was carried out to rule out nutritional status among children below the age of years and to identify children with growth deviation. The research study was conducted in Bhutramatti Village, Belagavi. Samples selected included school children below the age of 10 years who were selected using convenient sampling technique. The tool used or …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Anemia and Its Prevention Among Adolescent Girls in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Portmore, Shimla (HP) With the View to Determine the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Anemia
Abstract: Background: Girls who reach an adolescent stage have a higher possibility of being at risk for anemia and malnutrition. Severe effects can be observed during a girl’s reproductive phase and beyond that, if adequate nutrition is not provided during her adolescence. Methods & materials: The present study was concluded to assess the knowledge regarding anemia and its prevention among adolescent girls in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Portmore, Shimla (HP). …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Importance of Breastfeeding Among Mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding importance of breastfeeding among mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar, Punjab. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Forty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was collected by using structured interview schedule. Major findings of the study included overall mean awareness score being …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Effect of Oral Motor Stimulation on Drooling Among Children with Cerebral Palsy at Selected Centres in Coimbatore
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of oral motor stimulation on drooling among children with cerebral palsy at Amrit centre for special needs and Women Volunteer Service (WVS) special school, Coimbatore. Pre-experimental one group pre-test–post-test design was used to conduct the study. Purposive samples of 25 children with cerebral palsy who have drooling were included in this study. Pre-assessment was done by using drooling quotient scale for …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Prevention Regarding the Water Borne Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Year Children to Prepare Health Education Module in Selected Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Abstract: This study was done to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding water borne diseases and its prevention among children under 5 years of age with a view to prepare health education pamphlet in a selected area of a hospital at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The purpose of the study was to assess the mother’s knowledge so as to identify the deficit area regarding water borne diseases among children under five years of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–29 Read article
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A Review on Grid Interconnection of Renewable Energy Sources at the Distribution Level with Power Quality Improvement Features
Abstract: Renewable energy sources (RES) are as a rule progressively associated in appropriation frameworks using power electronic converters. This review paper displays a novel control procedure for accomplishing greatest advantages from these matrix interfacing inverters at the point when introduced in 3-phase 4-wire dissemination frameworks. The inverter is controlled to perform as a multi-function device by incorporating active power filter functionality. The inverter can thus be utilized as: 1) power converter …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Characterization of Tesu Colour Dyeing on Excel Fibre and to Study the Effects of Caustic Treatment
Abstract: Tesu, the natural flower colour, was extracted in such way that the maximum colour yield can be obtained on textile fibre. The extracted Tesu colour was applied on excel, the third generation regenerated cellulosic fibre, at different pH, time, temperature and electrolyte concentration. The characterisation of Tesu colour dyeing on excel fibre was developed. Further, the effects of caustic soda treatment on dyeability of excel fibre with natural Tesu colour …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Article Writing and Plagiarism in Nursing Field - An Idea of Someone Else!
Abstract: Nursing expert publishes various research or review articles in different journals so as to let other nurses get a view of what all is happening in different nursing fields. Many people would like to learn good things from others. However, sometimes, other’s knowledge, ideas, thoughts, images, etc. are taken without their acknowledgement, which is known as plagiarism. Plagiarism is otherwise also called as theft or steal. The important purpose of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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DC Voltage Regulation of UPFC Using Artificial Neural Network Controller
Abstract: A feed forward Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with back propagation control is proposed to remove the peak over shoot of the DC capacitor voltage used in Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). Proposed ANN controller is tested for the UPFC with wind energy conversion system connected to grid using MATLAB/SIMULINK and the results are compared with the PI controller. From the results, it is clear that ANN controller helps to regulate …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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A New Proposal for Controlling and Monitoring of Power Distribution Transformer in Indian Power System
Abstract: Load balancing is the process of balancing the supply of electricity on the network with the electrical load by adjusting or controlling the load. This paper deals with the principle of low operation cost and flexible ZigBee based distribution transformer management system. The main objective is to *monitor the distribution transformer automatically. The intelligent load control system monitor the transformer current and voltage by using current and voltage measuring interface …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Application of Agro-Residues for Removal of Oil Spill From Sea Surface
Abstract: Rice husk (RH), wheat straw (WS) and sawdust (SD) were studied for sorption of oil spill (diesel oil of density 0.828 g/cc was taken as oil spill for lab study) from artificially prepared sea water (3.5% NaCl) at 20, 25, 30 and 35°C at various dosages. As RH gave maximum sorption capacity at all temperatures and at all dosages under study, it was focus of investigation for its application for …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Optimal Power Flow Control by Using UPFC
Abstract: Major objective of the present paper is to control the power flow in the transmission line using FACTS controllers mainly UPFC. It is essential to know the power flow between two buses and the various parameters involved in the power flow equation. Power Electronic Control in Electrical Systems offers a solid theoretical foundation for the electronic control of active and reactive power. Keywords: active and reactive power, flexible AC transmission …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Assessment of Project Cost Control Strategies in the Nigerian Construction Industry – A Case Study of South West Nigeria
Abstract: The construction industry is a major consumer of capital resources by virtue of the magnitude, complexity and nature of works it executes. Yet improving cost performance still remains a chronic challenge facing the construction industry worldwide. Apart from advance made by contractors to devise mechanism to manage project cost, studies across the world reveal that construction projects are hardly completed within budget. However this background is considered unhealthy for an …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Flexure of Thick Fixed Beams Subjected to Varying Load using Shear Deformation Theory
Abstract: A refined shear deformation theory for flexural analysis of thick beams, considering transverse shear deformation effects, is developed. The number of variables as in the first order shear deformation theory is kept in present theory. The important feature of present theory is that the transverse shear stresses can directly be obtained using constitutive relations. The theory does not demand shear correction factors. The principle of virtual work is used to …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–31 Read article