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Investigating the Impact of Silicate Modification on Polypropylene-Layered Silicate Nanocomposite
Abstract: In this research, a co-rotating twin-screw extruder was used to create polypropylene/organo-layered silicate nanocomposites based on organo-muscovite. In the nanocomposite system, compatibilizers such as polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride and potassium succinate modified polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride were employed. The morphological, mechanical, thermal, and rheological characteristics of polypropylene/polypropylene graftedmaleicanhydride/organo-muscovite & polypropylene/potassium succinate modified polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride/organo-muscovite nanocomposites were investigated in relation to the effects of layered silicate modification and compatibilizers. …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Impact of landscape components on user wellbeing in university environment, minna, Nigeria.
Abstract: AbstractIt is believed that one's ability to appreciate aesthetics, general health, and well-being are all impacted by the visible landscape. Lecture halls are a vital component of learning environments because they give lecturers and students a place to teach, learn, and do academic work. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of landscape elements on user well-being in lecture rooms at the Federal University of Technology, Minna …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Electronic Waste: A Critical Non-Renewable Pollutant
Abstract: E-waste is an indirect and unexpected waste that affects people, animals and the environment through contamination of air, soil and water. The distribution and long-term storage of electronic waste can have serious impacts on environmental resources. India is the largest energy consumers and are also responsible for the increase in energy and energy waste. Therefore, this article focuses on a detailed description of e-waste management in India, including the recycling …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Investigating the Impact of Music Therapy on Depression Among Older Adults in a Geriatric Facility in Kolar District
Abstract: Background: Depression in older adults is a major health issue, especially in settings like nursing homes for the elderly. With the increasing interest in non-pharmacological interventions for managing depressive symptoms, music therapy has emerged as a promising approach. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing depressive symptoms among elderly residents of a selected geriatric home in Kolar district. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–62 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Understanding Leptospirosis Prevention Among Farm Workers in Rural Mysuru
Abstract: A pre-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a structured teaching program on the understanding of leptospirosis and its preventive measures among agricultural workers in selected rural areas of Mysuru. The study utilized a pre-test and a post-test design to assess the effectiveness of the teaching program. The structured teaching program was developed specifically to enhance knowledge about leptospirosis and its prevention among agricultural workers in these rural …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of an Educational Intervention Program on Teachers’ Understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Selected Schools of Srinagar
Abstract: Introduction: As per the ICDS, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by a state where the primary symptom involves a subjective compulsion, which one feels compelled to resist, leading to actions, contemplation of ideas, recollection of experiences, or contemplation of abstract topics. While the disorder may start in childhood, it more frequently initiates during adolescence or early adulthood, and affects both men and women equally. The current study sought to assess …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Heritage is at Risk: Impact of Globalization
Abstract: This paper is on the subject “Heritage is at risk: impact of Globalization”. The Aim of this paper is to compiles the case studies of where heritage is at risk and how the globalization has affected the tangible and intangible heritage. Today, everyone knows the merits of globalization but it also has demerits on our heritage. Today many nations identifies the issues and knows the risk for heritage and today …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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THE IMPACT OF SHADING DEVICES ON THE VISUAL COMFORT AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF OFFICE ROOMS
Abstract: External shading devices on a building façade is a significant passive design strategy which can decrease direct solar radiation while controlling the direct daylight. While having an immense aesthetic impression, shading devices help to minimize the incident solar radiation and control daylight penetration, hence create a considerable effect on the building’s energy performance. As energy conservation and efficiency are fundamental areas of focus in contemporary building design, the effect of …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Identification of Stressors and Their Impact on Riparian Zones
Abstract: Riparian zones are sensitive ecosystems which perform numerous ecosystem services. Urbanisation leads to degrading of the riparian ecosystems and consequently urban hazards like floods, droughts, polluted water bodies etc. The riparia have been giving life and occupation to people since millennia’s since they started settling into societies. The objective of the paper is to identify through case studies and literature review urban stressors which are studied and their impact on …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Socio-Economic Impact of Green to Grey Dehradun
Abstract: In 1980, Dehradun was called the ‘city with green hedges and grey hair’ or we can say ‘a green, tranquil, cool, clean, sleepy town surrounded by rivers and forests with no apparent population pressure.’ After 2000 when Dehradun become a capital of Uttarakhand, people immigrated from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Garhwal to the city in search of jobs and better facilities. Population of Dehradun increases and the demand of housing and …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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IMPACT OF REAL ESTATE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT DUE TO IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION–CASE STUDY OF PALLAVARAM- THORAIPAKKAM RADIAL ROAD
Abstract: The relationship between economic development, transportation, and land prices is explored in this research, with a focus on the micro market of Pallavaram in Chennai. The research analyzes data from before and after the development of the Pallavaram Thoraipakkam Road (PTR) to examine its impact on land prices and real estate development. Although land prices have increased, transportation-related issues such as congestion, poortraffic management, and missing road links persist. The …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 87–103 Read article
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Earthquake relief shelters: A Review of Impact and design strategies on affected communities.
Abstract: A lot of earthquakes occurred worldwide, but people are unaware of how to cope with them. Finding an appropriate emergency shelter location for disaster victims is one of the most crucial factors in disaster response. This research paper aims to review the impact of earthquake disasters on communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Four assessment criteria—optimization objective, decision variable, technique, and victim identification—were discovered through preliminary literature analysis. To fulfill the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Study of Environment-Behaviour to Examine Intervention Impact at the Lakefront Landscape and Neighbourhood Residents’ Response at Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Abstract: Professional interventions at the neighbourhood lakefront environments often produce superficially pleasant environment, brushing aside the place perception and place attachment of the neighbourhood residents. This research principally aimed to grasp a holistic apprehension of such an intervention entitled as ‘Dhanmondi lake redevelopment project’, initiated in 1998 by the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), Bangladesh. An in-depth investigation revealed the gap between the designer’s objective in transforming the waterfront environment and end-user’s …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Impact of ‘Make in India’ Program on Indian Economy
Abstract: Make in India” is an international tag plan, conceptualized by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 to entice investments from work around the world, and in the process, strengthen India’s manufacturing sector. The campaign has been concentrated to fulfill the purpose of job creation, enforcement to secondary and tertiary sector, boosting the national economy, converting India to a self-reliant country and to give the Indian …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–29 Read article
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Review of Impact of Sanitation on Children in India
Abstract: An improved sanitation facility is one that hygienically separates human excreta from human contact. Improved sanitation facilities are used by less than two thirds of the world population. The global picture masks great disparities between regions. Virtually the entire population of the developed regions uses improved facilities, but in developing regions only around half the population uses improved sanitation. The purpose of the study was to review the relevant literature …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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Transit Corridors Impact on Land Use Pattern of Adjacent Areas
Abstract: Transit corridor has a strong influence on spatial structure at local, regional, and global levels. In the recent times, increase in mobility and higher levels of accessibility lead to significant economic processes. These above conditions are linked to the evolution of Transport networks, in terms of spaces and volume. It signifies the importance of specific dimensions such as nodes, locations,networks, and interactions. The impacts of traffic on spatial structure have …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Impact of Secondary Metabolism on Therapeutic Efficacy of Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Medicinal plants constitute main resource base of almost all the traditional healthcare systems. Most of the herbal drugs produced currently in majority of the developing countries lack proper quality specification and standards. Both the raw drugs and the finished herbal products manufactured contain complex mixtures of organic compounds, such as fatty acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenes, etc. The quality of the finished product is based on …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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A Review on the Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy
Abstract: Human is well aware to habituate the wind energy since thousands of years, both for producing the power and soiling the boats at land. From all renewable strength resources, wind strength is best in term of industrial evolution due to its renewability and accessibility, this electricity source is appealing. Potency for evolution and improvement is significant, and the sector’s capacity is some distance bigger than the sector’s overall strength expenditure. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 47–62 Read article
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Environmental Impacts of Water Pollution
Abstract: Water is required for all life forms to exist. Water is essential for agriculture, industry, fishing, and tourism, among other things, in addition to household uses. Water availability has decreased as the world's population, urbanization, and industrialization have increased. The quality of the water used is also deteriorating as it becomes increasingly polluted. You've probably heard about some of the health harm or adverse consequences of water contamination. This teachable …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 46–49 Read article
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Chemistry and Toxicological Impacts of Hazardous Substances in Electronic-Waste: A Review
Abstract: Over the recent past, the global market of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has grown exponentially, while the lifespan of these products has become increasingly shorter. Most of the cases Various heavy metals, halogenated compounds and radioactive elements which are present in ewaste,pose serious threat to the environment during their inappropriate recycling processes. Duringburning of the e-waste in the open environment, hazardous aromatic compounds and dioxins are generated which are …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–21 Read article