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Therapeutic positioning in CCU
Abstract: Repositioning is conceptualized as turning the patient from side to side when lying in bed or on a similar surface. Healthy individuals change positions, even during sleep, approximately every 12 min. A variety of sensory cues prompt a change in body position. These sensory cues prevent detrimental effects of prolonged periods of immobility. Individuals who have neurological impairments must rely on others to reposition them to prevent hazards of immobility. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Assess Pain and Patients’ Perceptions of Pain Management in Poststernotomy Cardiac Surgery in Selected Hospital Settings of Punjab, With a View to Develop “Self-Assessment Sternal Precaution Algorithm”
Abstract: Background: Chronic poststernotomy pain is a well-recognized problem. Cardiac surgical patients are often rapidly recovered from anesthesia. The lower levels of sedation given to accelerate this process lead to higher rates of recall in intensive care particularly memories of pain. Method: In a prospective manner a cohort of 200 consecutive patients were evaluated for chronic poststernotomy pain one year after surgery. Participants were identified during the postoperative period by nonprobability …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–29 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B in Nurses Working in Different Hospitals of Quetta City, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection in tertiary care public hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from February to October 2016 in the different (both public and private) hospitals of Quetta city, Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 565 nurses were registered and working in different hospitals, but only 412 were tracked and present …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Management
Abstract: Around the world, 250000–500000 people every year face a spinal cord injury. Cause of acute spinal cord injuries includes falls, motor vehicle accidents, sport injuries, trampoline accidents, gunshot, stab wound, abscess/infection on the spinal cord and birth injuries which affect the spinal cord. Most spinal cord injuries are due to preventable causes such as road traffic crashes, falls or violence. The term ‘spinal cord injury’ refers to damage to the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Level of Blood Pressure, Associated Physical Manifestations and Risk Factors among Bank managers working in selected banks of district mohali, punjab with a view to develop informational booklet.
Abstract: Introduction: Hypertension is also known as silent killer since it has no initial symptoms but can be led to long term disease and complication. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic cardiac medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated. Blood pressure involves two measurements, systolic pressure (asthe heart beats) over diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats). Normal blood pressure is at or below …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 54–87 Read article
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UNDERSTANDING NIPAH VIRUS INFECTION: ACOMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
Abstract: Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a zoonotic disease caused by the Nipah virus, primarily found in bats of the Pteropus genus. Since its identification in 1999 during an outbreak in Malaysia, NiV has emerged as a significant public health concern, particularly in Southeast Asia. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of Nipah virus infection, covering its epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and global health implications. Epidemiology: Nipah virus …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Heart Diseases: A Review
Abstract: Our heart is the extent of your clench hand and the most grounded muscle in your body. Your heart began pulsating around three weeks after you were imagined. On the off chance that you live to be 70 your heart will have beat more than two billion times. Every pulse pumps blood around the body, pushing it from the left heart loads, through conduits of perpetually diminishing size, at last …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Mental Healthcare Act 2017: An Overview with Issues
Abstract: There is no health without mental health. National Mental Health Survey cited a commonness of 13.7% lifetime and 10.6% current mental bleakness. To address this mammoth issue, an optimistic law was sanctioned titled "Mental Healthcare Act, 2017" (MHCA 2017). The demonstration is dynamic and rights situated in nature. The entire committed Chapter 5 on “Rights of Persons with Mental Illness” is the substance of this enactment. Be that as it …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 66–75 Read article
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Effect of “Heat Therapy” on Intensity of Labor Pains among Primigravida Mothers, Chandigarh: A Quasi Experimental Study
Abstract: Background: Childbirth, while primarily a joyful event, also exposes the mother to one of the most severe forms of pain reported. Continuous labor pain affects respiratory system, blood circulation, endocrine glands and other activities of the body. Labor pain is a distressing and psychologically traumatizing experience to the parturient but little data exist regarding pain relief in labor, despite of its advantages. Objective: To determine the effect of heat therapy …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Therapy on Stress and Emotional Intelligence in Selected Nursing Colleges in Punjab among Nursing Students
Abstract: Nursing students experience stress throughout their professional careers due to a variety of pressures, which can cause psychological anguish, health issues, and behavioural issues, all of which contribute to subpar academic performance. Students studying nursing are important human resources. It is essential to identify stress in nursing students since stress can result in decreased productivity, decreased quality of life, and suicidal thoughts. Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the capacity …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Influence of land use changes on Urban flooding - Case study of Bangalore city, India
Abstract: In past few years, Bangalore city is facing the flood disasters frequently during monsoon seasons. The land use change study is carried out for the most flood prone watersheds in the city for the years 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2018. Google earth image is used to investigate the land use changes using Google pro tool. The study has showed an increasing imperviousness in the study area of Koramangal-Chellaghatta …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 50–61 Read article
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Imminent Bioperspectives of Aromatic Plant Leaf Extracts from Cinnamomum tamala and its Biopesticidal Potential against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.)
Abstract: present research work concluded that when the C. tamala leaf extract of five various solvents revealed that acetone extract possessed potential biopesticidal efficiency because it contains the cinnamaldehyde and linalool like compounds present in the same extract. Totally eleven compounds are elucidated from the leaf (acetone extract) through a GCMS analysis. It was almost conformed that these two aldehyde and aromatic carboxylic acid groups were presented in the acetone extract …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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Advances in Reproductive Biotechnology: Innovations in Artificial Insemination and IVF Techniques
Abstract: Reproductive biotechnology has transformed infertility management and animal breeding, with artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) playing pivotal roles. Historically, these technologies have evolved from experimental concepts to essential tools in reproductive medicine and agriculture. AI, introduced in the early 20th century, became instrumental in optimizing breeding programs by allowing selective fertilization without physical mating, thus improving genetic diversity and disease control in livestock. Meanwhile, IVF, developed in …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Biosensors Powered by Nanotechnology forContinuous Insulin Delivery and GlucoseMonitoring in Diabetes Management
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that necessitates continuous glucose monitoring and precise insulin delivery for effective management. Traditional methods often fall short in maintaining the necessary levels of accuracy and convenience, thereby posing challenges in achieving optimal glycemic control. Nanotechnology-enabled biosensors have revolutionized this field by leveraging the unique properties of nanomaterials, offering significant improvements in sensitivity, selectivity, and biocompatibility. This article delves deeply into the transformative role …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Study on the Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accidents in Nigeria: Reliability of Accidents Caused by Human Factors (HF)
Abstract: Accidents involving transportation of petroleum products by road are of high frequency in Nigeria, mainly because of overdependence on the tanker-truck system due to pipeline vandalism. We analyzed over 92 accidents involving tankers-trucks from 2014 to 2019. In this study, the analysis is done to examine the factors that caused the accident using accident records and petroleum distribution data from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Petroleum tanker-truck accident reports …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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Study of Corrosion of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals in Aqueous Medium
Abstract: Metals, like ferrous and non-ferrous, interact on their interface to develop corrosion cells. The aqueous medium produces a hostile environment due to the availability of dissolved oxygen, acids, bases, salts, bio-waste, and effluents. The solubility of acidic gases oxide of carbon, oxide of nitrogen, and oxide of sculpture create an acidic medium for metal. These unfriendly environments accelerate corrosion reactions and metals exhibit uniform, galvanic, pitting, crevice, stress, and lynching …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Impact of mindfulness meditation on the emotional well-being of postmenopausal women living in a specific old age home in Bangalore
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The onset of menopause often brings about various symptoms like vasomotor issues, psychological challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, and sexual dysfunction, all of which can significantly impact a woman's quality of life. Due to the perceived therapeutic advantages, there's a growing trend in utilizing mind-body therapies for alleviating menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. Mindfulness meditation, for instance, enables participants to focus on the present moment, disregarding past or future implications. …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 37–53 Read article
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Solar Powered Water Trash Collector
Abstract: The design and deployment of a solar-powered trash collecting bot that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology and Arduino for remote control and monitoring are given in this paper, The initiative is being carried out to assist clean the environment, notably swimming pools, by using renewable energy, specifically the sun, as a more efficient power source, The boat has two motors, an L298N motor driver, an HC-05Bluetooth module, an ESP2866 …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Environmental Impact of Waste Plastics and the Use of Waste Plastic-Derived Oil in Diesel Engines: A Literature Review
Abstract: Abstract Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental issue, affecting land, water, and living organisms. This review summarizes current research on how waste plastics enter the environment, how they move and break down, and the effects they create in ecosystems and on human health. Special attention is given to the growing problem of microplastics, which continue to accumulate in soil, freshwater bodies, and oceans. The review also discusses recent …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy in Reduction of Depression among Elderly People at Selected Old Age Homes in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: Laughter is beneficial for one’s health. The study of humor and laughter and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body is called Glottology. WHO reports highlighted that there are currently about 6000 million elderly person. In India there are 76 million elderly people constituting 7.7% of the total population. These data represent a demographic revolution and require the immediate attention to challenge and opportunities. The disease process has …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–19 Read article