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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Impact of Nurse-led Intervention to Prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Critically-ill Patients at Selected ICU of Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS University of Health Science, Rohtak
Abstract: Background: Healthcare professionals and patients encounter numerous challenges in dealing with emerging treatment methods and their effects. Intensive care units experience a significantly higher rate of hospital-acquired infections than regular hospital wards. These include infections related to catheters, pneumonia associated with ventilators, and infections at surgical sites. Such nosocomial infections lead to increased death rates, illness, and medical expenses. Prolonged hospital stays, extended intensive care unit stays, and increased mechanical …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Building design based on zero energy approach
Abstract: In recent years, the issue of energy crisis has become one of the most challenging issues in the world. The need to minimize the use of fossil fuels, due to the increase in environmental pollution caused by excessive use, on the one hand, and the exhaustion of these resources, on the other hand, has made it necessary to use renewable energies as a suitable alternative. The purpose of this study …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Critical study on methods and approaches to mitigate delay in construction.
Abstract: Delays are one of the most common phenomena in the construction industry. Time overrun has happened in most type of construction projects, whether it is a residential project or infrastructure project. The purpose of this research is to identify non-excusable delay factors, their impact on different stages of the project and the means of minimize these delays. The research method used here is qualitative study. The primary data collection to …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–50 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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Transformable Shelter: Response to Multi-Hazard Environment of Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand is a disaster-prone zone; it faces multiple hazards throughout the year. Thus, the need of providing shelters to victims of such catastrophes becomes a necessity. This study investigates the type of shelters provided to the victims in such emergency conditions. The scope of study is limited to the case of earthquakes and flash floods. The research would proceed through the examination of the current disaster response plan along with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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The Impact of Home Office on the Working Demography and Architecture in India
Abstract: This research aims to study the role of architecture in helping accommodate Work from Home in residences in India and to study its impacts on the employees working on Work from Home basis and the impact on the respective organisation’s growth. To fulfil the purpose of the research, an in-depth literature review was conducted on various articles, journals and research papers from various trusted sources was conducted, which further led …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–28 Read article
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Cases of Kidnapping in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: Proffering Architectural and other Security Measures against their Re-occurrences.
Abstract: Kidnapping for ransom is a security challenge in Nigeria. Therefore, it became necessary to conduct a research work with regards to kidnapping in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria because of its importance as the capital of the country. The aim of the research was to overview the cases of kidnapping at residential environments in the FCT, in order to generate architectural and other safety guidelines for reducing their …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Photosynthesis at high altitude: A case study in Trans Himalayan region
Abstract: Photosynthesis is the basis of life on earth that converts light energy into chemical energy and is the primary component of crop yield. Significant increase in crop yield by enhancing photosynthesis can answer to global food security. With the increase in population size and limited land availability, efforts have been made to grow crops in tough terrains like high altitude areas. As one ascends a mountain, environmental conditions such as …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Local Oil Palm Fibre Dried in Dark Environment for Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: The research work was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment for bioremediation of crude oil polluted loamy soil. Experimental analysis was conducted to examine the characteristics of the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment on the degradation of the crude oil in loamy soil. Gas Chromatograph (GC) made of x-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used in the analysis …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 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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The Need for An Ecosystemic Approach in Animal Biotechnological Settings: A Phenomenological Study
Abstract: Local and global demand for meat and dairy has been expected to increase and so do farming and research facilities which perform at high throughputs to meet such high demand of nowadays populations. However, both processes pose a challenge in maintaining production and animal wellbeing during husbandry. A phenomenological study was carried out at a research laboratory specialized in farm animal biotechnology which was compared with published records of similar …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1-2, 2019 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Using of Rat Model Over Other Species: A Review
Abstract: The first domesticated morphological features to be used in studies were rats. Scientists employed the brown rat Rattus norvegicus to study human biology and therapeutics two decades ago, focusing on the consequences of hunger and oxygen deprivation. Rats have been used to answer a wide range of basic science problems relevant to common human ailments in the fields of pharmacology, immunology, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning, and toxicity. The article gives …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Review on Green Corrosion Inhibitors
Abstract: Green corrosion inhibitors have attracted considerable research interest in the recent years due to the increase in environmental awareness and restrictions on traditional corrosion inhibitors due to their intrinsic toxicity. Natural products extracts are a good source of green corrosion inhibitors, because they contain the necessary elements such as O, C, N, and S, that helps in attachment of these compounds on metals or alloys which results in development of …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Treatment of Petroleum Hydrocarbon: The Concept of Dissolved Oxygen and Iron Characteristics using Adsorbent and Temperature Effect
Abstract: The treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon was monitored by considering the characteristics of dissolved oxygen and iron concentration on the impact of temperature variation on the performance of the adsorbent used. The research revealed that increase in the potential performance of the adsorbent in petroleum hydrocarbon removal enhanced variation in the characteristics of the dissolved oxygen and iron content in the packed bed unit for the treatment of water medium contaminated …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Fracture and Failure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) – A Review
Abstract: In the world, many countries put into effect the renewal plans and/or the laws and/or the regulations for recent engineering structures which have reached their lifetime, are risk prone and have been built lacking quality engineering, or without considering urban planning. Hence, many structures are demolished and this situation increases the amount of construction and demolition waste (C & DW). Also, resource consumptions are rapidly increased due to excessive constructional …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–48 Read article
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Analysing Seismo-electromagnetic Waves through Wavelet Transformation
Abstract: This research has presented a sophisticated methodology for studying lithosphere-ionosphere coupling phenomena, emphasising the identification of pre-seismic activity through seismo-electromagnetic signal processing. The application of an advanced electric field monitoring device, coupled with the precision of the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), has allowed us to uncover nuanced patterns in the ULF range, specifically related to seismic events during the Kumamoto Earthquakes. The detailed statistical analysis further supports the significance of …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Dynamic Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Composite Bridge under Moving Loads
Abstract: Composite structure is a structure which is constructed using multiple dissimilar materials. The construction is called composite when two different types of materials are strongly bond together to act as a single unit. For a composite bridge deck a reinforced concrete slab is placed on the steel plate girder to form a complete structure. Use of composite structure has widely grown in the 21st century. This paper gives the brief …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Towards Inclusive Communication: Reviewing CNN Models for Hindi Varnamala Sign Language Recognition
Abstract: Dealing with an individual who has hearing impairments is never easy. This research represents an effort (extension) to investigate the challenges associated with character categorization in Indian Sign Language (ISL).It is necessary for two people to know and comprehend the same language to create communication. However, sign language is necessary for communication for those who have hearing impairments. The gestures used by the deaf and dumb people are easy for …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Digital Voting System: A New Approach towards Election
Abstract: In this paper we have researched an online voting system but in a different approach. We used weightage to one’s vote where every voter will not have equal value of his vote, we read the introduction, research objectives, methodology, procedure, and result of the research. This kind of research is speculative. A digital platform known as a "online voting system" enables users to cast ballots online using an electronic device. …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Harnessing the Potential of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformers for Enhanced Dialogue Systems
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have changed the scientific research scene in the last few years. Among these, chatbot technology has advanced significantly in recent years, particularly with the emergence of ChatGPT as a prominent artificial intelligence language model. This in-depth analysis explores ChatGPT's history, uses, main obstacles, and potential future developments. We start by looking at its inception, advancement, and underlying technology. Then, we look at its many …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–11 Read article