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648 articles for “pre-experimental study”
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Hazards of Nicotine Dependence Among Teenagers
Abstract: Background: An individual can have withdrawal symptoms which are uncomfortable feelings that every drug user experiences after he or she has stopped taking a drug. The withdrawal symptoms include shaky, have sleeping difficulties, experienced increased appetite, and feel uneasy, irritable, and less alert. These unpleasant symptoms can prevent many smokers from quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy, just like the nicotine patch and gum, has helped many smokers to quit smoking and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Effectiveness of Yoga Therapy on Quality-of-Life Among Menopausal Women
Abstract: Menopause meant permanent cessation of reproductive fertility, occurring sometimes before the end of natural lifespan. Menopause has an impact on woman’s quality-of-life. A menopausal natural remedy such as yoga can help immensely in managing the menopausal symptoms and making this natural passage in life for women a much more comfortable journey. A True experimental study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga therapy on quality-of-life among menopausal women. 60 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 63–67 Read article
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Efficacy of Art Therapy in Reducing Anxiety Among Hospitalized Children: Evidence from a Randomized Control Trial
Abstract: Background: Hospitalization has emotional and developmental impact on the children. Art therapy is distraction strategy to reduce anxiety and stress level of hospitalized child, improves mood and communication, promoting emotional and physical wellbeing. Method: 40 children aged between 3-7 years who were admitted to G V Pai and Alvas health canter, Karnataka were selected for the study. True experimental design with simple random sampling technique was adopted to select samples …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Guided Imagery Therapy to Reduce Stress among Old Age People in Selected Old Age Homes, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study conducted on the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on guided imagery therapy to reduce stress among 50 old aged people and the results shows that 35 (70%) were under below average knowledge level in pre-test whereas in post-test were found nil, 15 (30%) were under average knowledge level in pre-test whereas 8 (16%) were average knowledge level in post-test, above average knowledge level in pre-test were found …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Effect of Environmental Parameters on Corrosion of Metal Steel in Stagnant Fresh Water Using Finite Element Approach
Abstract: Corrosion as the determination or destruction of metal due to the reaction with it environment has posed a large amount of threat to industrial plants, human, increased cost of maintenance of plant and like cause injury to human due to accident in work place. This work studies the effect of environmental parameters of corrosion of three types of steel, Cast iron, mild steel and stainless steel in stagnant water media …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Kinetic Model for Production of Carbon(iv)oxide (CO2) from Brewers Spent Grain Using Anaerobic Digester
Abstract: In this research paper, investigation studies were carried out to determine which model best predicts the amount of using the linear, power, growth rate decay, and non-elementary rate models, the kinetics of the biogas produced under the impact of biodegradation were explored. Carbon(iv)oxide was produced as a fraction of the biogas acquired from the experimental conditions. Either of the linear, power, growth rate decay, and non-elementary rate models can be …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Study of Shear Strength Behaviour of Soil With Kaolinite Mixture
Abstract: An experimental testing program was undertaken for evaluating the effect of kaolinite on the strength properties of locally available sand and soil. Strength depends principally upon the content of (1) water, (2) clastic materials and (3) plastic materials. Soils are primarily of two types (1) cohesionless soils in which the strength this produced mainly by the friction of clastic particles against one another, and (2) cohesive soils in which the …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Investigation the Potential of Sugarcane Bagasse for the Production of 5-HydroMethylFurfural
Abstract: The aim of this study was to invesigate the potential of sugarcane bagasse for 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). Nowadays, food crops such as glucose and fructose were the main derived for the production of 5-HMF. The potential of sugarcane bagasse to replace the consumption of glucose and fructose was investigated through studies. Consequently, the primary aim of this research was to explore the feasibility of utilizing bagasse as a source for generating …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Evaluation of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Quarter Circular Breakwater by RBF Network and Regression Models
Abstract: Breakwaters are massive structures constructed to provide the required tranquility within the ports and also used for safeguarding the beaches from eroding due to severe action of waves especially during inclement weather. In the recent years, innovative structures like Semi-Circular Breakwater (SCB) and Quarter Circular Breakwater (QCB) are being evolved to fulfill the ever increasing demand from coastal sector. QCB is a modified SCB, which is similar to caisson consists …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Impact of Yoga on Stress Reduction among Clinical Nurses
Abstract: Background: Nursing is perceived as a very stressful occupation. Common occupational stressorsencountered by clinical nurses include workload, role ambiguity, interpersonal relationship conflictsand death and dying of patients. Physiological and psychological morbidity result from occupationalstress. Yogic breathing exercises have shown beneficial effects in reducing stress. Aim: To evaluate theimpact of the video-assisted intervention of yoga on stress reduction among clinical nurses working inselected hospitals of Madhya Pradesh. Method and materials: A …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 73–84 Read article
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Sustainable Cementitious Composites withEpoxy–Alccofine Synergy
Abstract: This research examines the combined influence of epoxy resin and Alccofine when used as partial substitutes for cement in producing sustainable, high-performance concrete. The study aims to improve both strength and durability properties while simultaneously reducing cement usage and its environmental impact. Concrete mixes were prepared with epoxy resin contents of 0%, 5%, and 10% by weight of cement, along with Alccofine replacement levels of 5%, 10%, and 15%. The …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Efficacy of self-instructional Module on Telemedicine among final year B.Sc Nursing students
Abstract: A quasi-experimental research study was conducted to know the efficacy of self-instructional module (SIM) on telemedicine among final year B.Sc. nursing students. The objective of the study was to know the efficacy of SIM on telemedicine. One group pretest and posttest research design was adapted. Simple random sampling method (Random Number Table) was used for selecting the sample of 30 students from final year B.Sc. nursing students. Structured questionnaire was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 65–71 Read article
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Investigating study on flux enhancement techniques in a Nanofiltration pilot plant – An Experimental overview
Abstract: Water consumption and utilization in chemical allied industries is increasing progressively and global availability of fresh water is reducing. Reclamation of water from various industrial waste streams is play very vital role to overcome the current situation of water scarcity. Various conventional treatment methods are available for water reclamation. The performance of the membrane separation process, in terms of flux and rejection of membrane is directly influenced by the resistances …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Awareness on Reproductive Tract Infection among Married Women attending Antenatal Clinic in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Reproductive tract contamination comprises STI and HIV/AIDS are being progressively familiar as a thoughtful community health problem. RTI causes suffering to both men and women, but their consequences are far more devastating and widespread among women. RTI often go undiagnosed and untreated, PID, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, cervical cancer, and an increased risk of HIV transmission. Adolescents too are vulnerable to RTIs due to their ignorance of risk factors, inadequate accessibility …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Water Retarding Concrete Admixtures on the Properties of Concrete
Abstract: Water retarding concrete admixtures and super plasticizer are extensively utilized to recover the structural and mechanical properties of fresh and hardened concrete. These admixtures are more regularly used in pre-stressed concrete, slim components with overfilled and densely filled reinforcement, beams and slabs pre-cast basics and long slender column. In current decades, marvelous success has been attained in the progression of chemical admixtures for Portland cement. Most efforts have concentrated on …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Comparative Study of Machining Parameters on Electrical Discharge Machining of Inconel 718 using Copper and Copper- Tungsten Electrode.
Abstract: The present scenario in all the manufacturing industries is to make a priority list to cope up the challenges imposed by the superior materials like alloys, ceramics and composite materials which have difficulty for machining. In this study, comparison of experimental results which is found by optimization of machining parameters on material removal and tool wear rate along with two different electrodes material such as copper and copper tungsten for …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding National Nutritional Programme for Children among Anganwadi Workers from Selected Anganwadi Centres at Mangalore Rural Area
Abstract: Nutrition play a very important role in maintaining proper growth and development among the children’s under the age of 6 years. Anganwadis are the part of Indian public health care system which mainly focus on implementing various health care activities to prevent malnutrition among pre-schoolers especially in rural or village areas with the help of anganwadi workers. The main objectives of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Partograph Among Staff Nurses in Government and Private Hospitals, Amritsar
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the difference in knowledge level of government and private hospitals staff nurses regarding partograph. A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labor. Once the woman has true signs of labor, the midwife initiates the use of partograph to record her findings. A non-experimental comparative research design was used and research approach was quantitative in nature. The sample size …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–78 Read article
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Extraction of Furfural (C5H4O2) from Waste Bagasse of Agricultural Source
Abstract: Furfural is an important liquid organic chemical having yellow oily nature with smell of almonds manufactured from Agro industrial wastes & residues containing carbohydrates known as pentosans and is used in refining of lubricating oils, petroleum, and diesel fuel. The raw material for the production of furfural was bagasse and chemicals such as H2SO4, water and NaCl. Bagasse is a waste product from sugar industry which is good source of …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 47–57 Read article
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Utilization of Waste Plastics as a Fiber in Concrete
Abstract: The rapid urbanization and industrialization all over the world has resulted in large deposition of plastic waste. Disposal of plastic waste in an environment is considered to be big hazard due to its very low biodegradability and presence in large quantities. In order to minimize the problem, the proposed concrete which is made by adding plastics in concrete may help to reuse the plastics and to study the properties of …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 56–60 Read article