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648 articles for “pre-experimental study”
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Implications of Asphalt Plant Discharge Water on Agromorphological Parameters and Photosynthetic Processes of Edible Vegetables
Abstract: Untreated industrial waste discharges emitted into the environment have a negative impact on all components of the ecosystem, especially the soil properties. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of heavy metal concentrations present in asphalt plant discharges on the soil properties, photosynthetic activities and agromorphology of the vegetable plants. Soil samples used for the experiment were collected from Federal University of Technology Owerri Botanical Garden. The …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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SOBER “An Alcohol Detection and Car Engine Locking System”"
Abstract: Drinking Driving is a major issue of road accidents all over the world; 60 plus of the accidents are caused by it. The number of deaths due to crapulous driving is assumed to be larger than imagination. The model device aims to help the stoner from driving drunk and reduce the number of accidents and cases being due to drunk driving. . Alcohol impairs drivers’ cognitive and motor functions, reducing …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Mathematical Models and Forecast of Effect of Flow Rate on Turbidity and Total Suspended Solids Within Water Bearing Aquifer
Abstract: The aim of study is to develop mathematical models to predict turbidity and total suspended solids upon the influences of recharge and flow rate as a functional parameter in distribution interaction of water parameters within the water bearing aquifer taking a main well A as dispersing point to other wells. Predictive models have been generated to account for the effect of flow rate on turbidity and total suspended solids within …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 52–60 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Stress among the Wives of Alcoholics and Non-Alcoholics
Abstract: Background: Studies previously done have demonstrated that level of stress among the wives ofalcoholics and non-alcoholics affects their daily life routine; and they do not cope up with the situationsand are affected physically as well as psychologically. Objectives: Objective of the main study was toassess level of stress, to compare the level of stress among the wives of alcoholics and non-alcoholicsand to determine association between level of stress among the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 112–117 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Nickel(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes of Bis(Imine) Schiff base Derived from o-vanilline and m-phenylenediamine.
Abstract: The synthesis of Schiff base ligand derived from aromatic aldehyde (o-vanillin) and m-phenylenediamine via liquid-assisted mechanochemical synthesis (LAG) in the presence of small amount of dimethylformamide were reported. The Schiff base complexes of Ni(II) and Zn(II) were also synthesized mechanochemically and characterized using infra-red spectroscopy, thermogrametric analysis, energy dispersive x-ray analysis, powder x-ray diffraction, UV-Visible analysis, conductivity measurement, magnetic susceptibility measurement and CHN, micro-analysis. Infrared spectral study indicated a strong …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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Investigation of Thermo-Acoustic Properties of Ethanol-Cyclohexane Binary Mixture
Abstract: The density, viscosity, and speed of sound for ethanol-cyclohexane binary mixtures were determined across mole fractions ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 using an Anton Paar DSA 5000 M within the temperature span of 288.15–318.15 K. From these experimental measurements, several thermodynamic and acoustic properties, such as isentropic compressibility, relative association, free volume, relaxation time, Gibbs free energy of activation, internal pressure, and solubility parameter, were derived. These parameters serve as …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Automobile Wash Water Treatment Using Date Seed Adsorbent & Bio-Sand Filtration System
Abstract: From past few years, recycling of car wash water is getting more importance due to the lack of fresh water resources and also the demand of water is increasing day by day. In many industries including car wash industry, one of the major challenge to find an economic and efficient treatment solution for removing oil, soap, waxes oil, grease and contaminated water of car wash as these wastewater consists of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Ethanol in a Single SU-8 based Microchannel Bend Fabricated on Glass
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based microchannel bend is fabricated on glass by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared as working liquid by mixing commercially available food dye with ethanol. Surface-driven capillary flow of dyed ethanol in streamline motion is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. Effect of centrifugal force on surface-driven …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Classification of power quality disturbances using advanced deep learning algorithms for Accurate and efficient electrical signal analysis
Abstract: Power systems today have to deal with more and more power quality issues (PQDs) like voltage drops, rises, harmonics, and transients because more people are using renewable energy sources and electronic devices. These problems can hurt equipment, stop services, and lower the overall reliability of power. In real-time settings, traditional detection methods often don't work as quickly or accurately as they should. This paper looks at how deep learning models, …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Right Hand Circularly Polarized Ku-Band Patch Antenna withImproved Axial Ratio Bandwidth for Small Satellite Application
Abstract: This study presents the design and fabrication of a Ku-band patch antenna that achieves right-hand circular polarization (RHCP) with an enhanced axial ratio (AR) bandwidth. The proposed antenna consists of two circular split ring resonators(SRRs) and a T-shaped feedline. To achieve circular polarization, circular split ring resonators were placed symmetrically at both ends of the T-shaped feedline. The proposed antenna has been carefully designed and simulated using the CST Microwave …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 56–63 Read article
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Offloading Strategies on Wound Healing Among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Abstract: Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but good foot care can help to prevent complication, apart from that we used offloading strategies for patients with diabetic foot ulcers prevent complication. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of offloading strategies on wound healing among patients with diabetic foot ulcer. Design: Quasi experimental where Non-equivalent post-test only control group design. Setting: Sri Manickam Hospital and Sugam Hospital, Rasipuram. Thirty diabetic foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Correlation for Photocatalytic Degradation Kinetics of Carboxylic Acids by Electrochemically Synthesized Cd/ZnO Nanoparticles and Study of Antibacterial Behaviour
Abstract: Cd/ZnO nanoparticle has been successfully synthesized by electrochemical method which is simple and inexpensive method. The synthesized Cd/ZnO nanoparticle was used has a catalyst for the photodegradation of Oxalic acid, Chloroacetic acid and Formic acid under various experimental conditions by volumetric method. The Cd/ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques such as SEM-EDAX, UV-Visible spectroscopy, FTIR-IR spectrum and X-ray diffraction studies. The study of UV-Visible spectroscopy revealed that the Cd/ZnO …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Effectiveness of Breastfeeding Module in Terms of Feeding Practice and Neonatal Biophysiological Variables
Abstract: Breastfeeding is essential to the health and well-being of infants. Numerous research works have recorded the nutritional and immunological superiority of human milk for nourishing infants. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of breastfeeding module in terms of feeding practice and neonatal biophysiological variables among postnatal mothers in a selected hospital. Quasi-experimental design was adopted. Background data—demographic, maternal, neonatal data—were collected. Teaching module on breastfeeding practice …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Comparative Experimental Measurement on the Fundamental Properties of Chemically Treated Natural Fibers
Abstract: Plant-derived natural fiber as a reinforcing component can play a prevalent role in the field of fiber reinforced polymer composite due to their obtainability, environmentally friendly, renewability, low- density, and low cost. Golden fiber (jute fiber)/coconut fiber can be a potential candidate to replace the synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composite. The influences of chemical treatments such as mercerization, sodium lauryl sulfate and a combination of mercerization and sodium lauryl sulfate …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Risk Assessment of Diabetes Mellitus: Finnish Diabetes Association Scale
Abstract: Objective: To identify the risk of development diabetes among patients and relatives and find out the association of risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM) with selected demographic variables. Methods: Non-experimental approach, descriptive design was used to measure the risk of development diabetes with 63 samples. Convenient sampling technique was used and the data were collected by Finnish Diabetes Association (FDA) Scale. Result: 49.2 % of subjects had slightly elevated chance …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy on Cognition among the Institutionalized Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes at Madurai
Abstract: Background of the Study: The aging population is increasing significantly in the world. Therefore,world population is expected to be comprised of progressively bigger proportion of elderlyindividuals. Human aging is an inevitable process and, as such, implies a process of transformationand progressive change in biological, psychological and social structure. The cognitive functionbegins to deteriorate with advancing age and there are common consequences to variouspsychological and social aspects, such as the loss …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Ill Effects of Tobacco Use among High School Children in a Selected Higher Secondary School, Nagercovil
Abstract: Tobacco smoking contains chemicals that are harmful to the smokers and non-smokers. Of the more than 7000 chemicals in tobacco smoke, at least 250 are known to be harmful. Among the 250 known harmful chemicals in tobacco smoking, at least 69 can cause cancer. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco use among high school children. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 77–89 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Early Rehab After Mastectomy Among Clinical Nurses Working in SC TeachingHospital of Hassan, Karnataka
Abstract: Background: Cancer is a silent critical killer among human community but cancer of breast which alters the quality of life of women is affecting all women throughout the world. By knowing the clinical nurse’s knowledge regarding early rehabilitation after mastectomy, it is understood that there are gaps in caring for patients with mastectomy and taking appropriate action to reduce its ill effects. Methods: A quantitative, quasi-experimental research design was employed. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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A Study of Thermodynamics of Ligand - Receptor Interaction in Chemical Sciences
Abstract: The formation and separation of definite non-covalent interactions between varieties of macromolecules play a crucial role in the function of biological systems. During the last few years, three main lines of research led to a dramatic improvement of our understanding of these important phenomena. First, combination of genetic engineering and X ray crystallography made available a simultaneous knowledge of the precise structure and affinity of series or related ligand-receptor systems …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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The Influence of Hexanol and Methyl Acetate as Oxygenated Additives with Diesel Fuel in a Diesel Engine Generator
Abstract: Diesel engines play a vital role in all the major sectors (such as transportation and industrial) due to their high efficiency, durability, reliability and low operating cost. At the same time, they are considered as one of the biggest contributors of environmental pollution by releasing enormous amount of toxic gases to atmosphere (such as NOx, HC, CO2 and PM). Emissions from transport, especially motor vehicles, increase the level of gases …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article