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A Study to Assess Psychiatric Nurses Attitude and Practice Toward Physical Restraint Among Mentally Ill Patients
Abstract: Aim: This study was to assess psychiatric nurses’ attitude and practice toward physical restraint among mentally ill patients. Methods: A descriptive research design was used to achieve the study objective. The present study was carried out in three specialized governmental mental hospitals and two psychiatric wards in general hospital. A convenient purposive sample of 96 nurses was included in the study. The tool used for data collection was the self-administered …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–72 Read article
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Growth Potential and Effects of Leucaena leucocephala on Physicochemical Properties of Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: Reclamation of spent engine oil (SEO) polluted soil is important for agricultural development in our environment. The greenhouse experiment was conducted for 16 weeks to investigate the potential of Leucaena leucocephala (LL) to survive in and improve the physicochemical properties in soil polluted with SEO at; 2.5%, 5%, 10% v/w and 0% served as the control. Plant height and girth were taken weekly and bulk density, porosity, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Monitoring of the Physicochemical Properties of Some Important Parameters That Induce Metal Corrosion in Water Medium
Abstract: This investigation addresses the effect of freshwater quality on metal corrosion in Choba river located in Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria. The research involves the use of four different metal coupons namely Carbon Steel (CBS-D), Mild Steel (MS-B), Stainless Steel (SST-C), and Copper Steel (CPS-A). The different metal coupons were immersed in the freshwater medium and the freshwater medium is contaminated with industrial activities. The rate …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Effect of Early Mobility Protocol on Physical Function, Muscles Strength, and Delirium among Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Abstract: Background: Early MobilitypProtocol integrates evidence-based practice to improve physical function and muscle strength, decrease rates of delirium, and reduce intensive care unit and hospital stays. Aim: To examine the effectiveness of Early Mobility Protocol on physical function, muscle strength, and delirium among mechanically ventilated patients. Setting: Intensive care units at the Menoufia University Hospital, Shebin ElKoum, Menofia, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of 60 mechanically ventilated patients. Design: A quasi-experimental …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Physical Parameters in Treated Water
Abstract: During the first phase, the surface water treatment plant at Saidabad treats 225 million liters of water per day. In the treated water, turbidity, color, total coliform, fecal coliform, and hardness are reduced; on the other hand, conductivity and total dissolved solids increase. In the wet season, turbidity is high due to relatively coarse particle dispersions in river water. All other parameters, such as, color, total and fecal coliform, hardness, …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Effect of Activation on the Physicochemical Parameters and Characteristics of Ethanol Production
Abstract: This research demonstrates the effectiveness of activators used to monitor the yield of ethanol production and the role of the physicochemical parameters. The activators used in this study is Morign oleifera and NPK fertilizer as well as the process enhancing microbial activities in the bioreactor for the production of ethanol. The experimental result reveals that the physicochemical parameters enhance the effectiveness of increase in ethanol production, because the physicochemical parameters …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Selected Nursing Interventions on Physical and Functional Abilities among Stroke Patients
Abstract: Background: In health care setting, Stroke is the second leading cause of preventable death and fourth leading cause of disability. Rehabilitation is concerned with improvement in physical and functional abilities of patients after stroke. Aim: The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of selected nursing interventions on the physical and functional abilities among stroke patients admitted in Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital. Materials and Methods: Pre-experimental one …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Assessing the Physical and Psychological Problems of Workers in Cotton Fabric Industry at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the physical and psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry at Nagercoil. The following objectives were set for the study:• To assess the physical problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To assess the psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To correlate the physical and psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Illuminating for Physical and Sensory Safety on Streets at Nocturnal Time
Abstract: Security is not something that is a new word in the vocabulary, but the increasing crime rates make it important to take the safety measures more seriously, whereas the lack of sense of designing the spaces considering safety makes it a topic of discussion. The buildings are the islands we make to cut off from the crimes around and feel safe but what about the streets that have no walls …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Physicochemical Deterioration in Groundnut Oil Used in Frying Beans Cake and Yam
Abstract: Groundnut/peanut virgin oil (VO) was separately and used in frying beans cake (Akara/Kosai) and yam (dundu/doya) according to the Nigerian culinary method, 1 hour daily for five days. to obtain beans cake frying oil (BCFO). Using same procedure, an equal volume was used in frying yam (Isu/Doya) to obtain yam frying oil (YFO). Some physicochemical properties of the beans cake frying oil (BCFO) and yam frying oil (YFO) were daily …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Physical and Chemical Adsorption and its Applications
Abstract: The content of the review requires extensive information about the excellence of its physical and chemical types, which is a superficial phenomenon that refers to the ability of solid or liquid materials to attract or pull molecules of gases or liquid solutions to their surface to come into direct contact with them, where the term adsorbents is used to denote those solid or liquid materials. The liquid used to adsorb …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Head Movement Based Controlling of Home Appliances For Physically Challenged
Abstract: In the world there are many physically challenged people who cannot move and operate devices like switching of lights, fans, etc. Similarly the paralyzed or a dumb cannot speak and ask for their needs like food, medicine, water etc. So they are facing many difficulties in fulfilling of their basic needs. So in our project we are designing a “Head movement controlled device switching system for physically challenged”. Now the …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Elderly Care Givers Behavior Associated with Physical Exercise Implementation Among Elderly with Hypertension
Abstract: Hypertension is a common disease in the elderly. The effort has been made to reduce the number of hypertension in the elderly has not been optimal. The situation encourages researchers to find ways to reduce the number of hypertensive clients integrated with pharmacological therapy. One way that can be done is physical exercise regularly. Families as elderly caregivers have a role to achieve optimal health in the elderly, especially in …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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PHYSICAL PLANNING PROPOSAL FOR MAKARFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT MARKET KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract: AbstractMakarfi market is known for its continued pressure to contain the activities and have led to encroachment on adjourning land uses, which is as a result of congestion within the market. The aim is to prepare a physical planning proposal for Makarfi for efficiency, convenience and aesthetics. The market comprises of some problems among which are:- lack of defined plan to guide its development, lack of drainage system, developments are …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Effect of Manure on the Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil
Abstract: Manure is the rotten form of dead plants and animals. It is organic matter that is used as organicfertilizer in agriculture and donate to the fertility of soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, andit can be classified as animal manure, green manure, and compost manure. To meet the nutrientrequirement of crop using organic manures would be an inevitable practice in the years to come forsustainable agriculture since organic manures …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Essence of Physicochemical Model of the Formation of Negatively Charged Microdispersed Hydrogen Bubbles in the Process of Electrolysis of Water Solutions
Abstract: Electrolytic hydrogen bubbles, formed during the electrolysis of water solutions, have two unique properties: microdispersion and negative charge of their surface, which allow them as a result of an elementary act of flotation to form strong complexes: negatively charged micro dispersed hydrogen bubbles-microscopic solid particle, biological cell, whose floatation to the free surface of water solution due to their increased volume compared to individual components ensures the successful completion of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Study on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Nanocomposites after Fiber Surface Treatment
Abstract: Numerous composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE), wood flour (WF), and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) were prepared by melt compounding followed by injection mold. This paper aims to evaluate the feasibility of using HDPE and underutilized WF as a material for the development of woodplastic composites, as well as the strengthening effect of nanoclay on them. To develop the poor interfacial interaction between the hydrophilic WF and hydrophobic HDPE matrix, as …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–53 Read article
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Examining the Rate of Change of Some Physicochemical Properties of a Polluted Water Environment as a Result of Crude Oil Spill
Abstract: This study was designed to look at how the physicochemical characteristics of the aquatic environment changed as a result of crude oil spillage. Samples were collected for analysis of physicochemical parameters, Total Dissolved Oxygen, Total Bacteria Counts (TBC) and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) content etc., for a period 84 days at 14 days intervals. Over the course of the analysis, the value of oil & grease varied between sampling points …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Effect of Addition of Phosphates on Thermal, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Phenolic and Amino Bonded Wood Composite
Abstract: Properties of flame retardant molecule board made by treating the molecule (crowded deltoids) with mono ammonium hosphate/diammonium phosphate (MAP/DAP) creation were examined. Two convergences of (0, 1, and 2%) of flame retardants ere joined to the particles on broiler dry weight of the particles. Melamine Urea Formaldehyde tar (MUF) and phenol formaldehyde pitch (PF) were utilized to produce the exploratory boards. The fire retardancy and warm strength of the composites …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Investigating Physical and Durability Properties of Pervious Concrete with Fly Ash-Based GP, PPC, and FaL-G Binders
Abstract: AbstractPervious concrete is gaining prominence as a sustainable pavement material due to its enhancedpermeability, reduced runoff, and environmental benefits. This study evaluates the physical anddurability properties of pervious concrete incorporating different binders, including OrdinaryPortland Cement (OPC), Fly Ash-based Geopolymer (GP), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC),and Fly Ash-Lime-Gypsum (FaL-G). The key parameters assessed include permeability,porosity, dry density, salt resistance, sulfate resistance, acid resistance, water absorption, andthermal expansion. Permeability results indicate that FaL-G …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–21 Read article