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Installation of a Small Scale Rain Water Harvesting System
Abstract: Roof top rain water harvesting is receiving an increased attention worldwide as an alternative source of water. The present study has been undertaken to assess the potential of roof top rain water harvesting technique from a part of the large auditorium constructed in Orissa Engineering College Campus who’s a small part has been used. Water collected on the roof has been diverted through the drainage path channelized through chlorinated poly …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Experimental Study and Determination of Water Quality Index of Daya River
Abstract: The present study on spatio-temporal variation and water quality evaluation in river Daya was carried out along its course in nearby Bhubaneswar city of Odisha along the east coast of India, to evaluate the pollution status and variation in physico-chemical parameters of water at eleven different sites. Taking note on the degradation of water quality in Daya river, research was under taken to study the Water Quality index as per …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Water Pollution—General Aspects with Special Reference to Effluent Reclamation and Reuse
Abstract: Water is an essential commodity which has assumed greatest importance world over with the increase in domestic, industrial and agriculture demand. Some of the states in India are highly water scarce but most of them facing the significant problems of water pollution resulting into alarming propositions on both the fronts, namely, qualitative and quantitative. The state of Rajasthan is highly water scarce and facing severe water pollution problems on account …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 3–11 Read article
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Short Communication: Water resources Management
Abstract: Water a boon to life. In India water resources need to be measured for our future generation. Since ago water is an issue for its management. Various efforts can be made by Government to improve the resources of water and conserve it for future. Three R’s —Reduce, Reuse and Recycle , these R’s are very important to be incorporated by us to help the government, to help ourselves and to …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–2 Read article
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Sustainable Contractual Disputes in Managing Construction Project
Abstract: Abstract Understanding of the differences of construction dispute resolution processes and their ticklish methods will be undoubtedly priceless and precious to project managers in dealings with construction disputes, as they become an inescapable part of construction projects. The study is conducted to identify the main causes and impacts on project performance baselines (scope, cost and schedule). Outcomes of this study showed that the causes of contractual disputes are mainly related …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Punica gratum Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a branch of science which has open many routes of technologies. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, application has been extended further and now silver is the engineered nanomaterial most commonly used in consumer products. Green nanotechnology is an area with significant focus at present on the important objective of facilitating the manufacture of nanotechnology-based products that are eco-friendly and safer for all beings, with sustainable commercial viability. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Town Planning and Management for Sustainable Cities
Abstract: This paper reveals a critical review of the key literature on the issues relating to planning, development and management of sustainable cities, introduces the contributions from the Special Issue, and speculates on the prospective research directions to place necessary mechanisms to secure a sustainable urban future for all. Today all the rural areas is going to convert in urban areas for the benefit of future generation but it completely effecting …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 71–72 Read article
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Bamboo Reinforced Low Cost House - A Case Study
Abstract: The objective is to set up a low cost house using bamboo and its culms as reinforcement material. A prototype of such a construction has been undertaken in an area of 255 sq.ft. As bamboo acts as a structural member, it can replace steel as reinforcement. The proposed structure consists of four supporting column and one main column at its centre to achieve a better economy due to reduction in …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 59–70 Read article
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Social Implication of Housing Intervention on Spatial Fabric of Slums
Abstract: Housing for poor has always been a priority since independence and has gained momentum after the recent policies of government in last decade with its focus on improvement in quality of life of urban poor. It is perpetual for urban professionals to review whether the implications are leading towards the desired social development. The present paper focuses on understanding the relationship of social and spatial fabric of slums with the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–36 Read article
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Extraction of Tannin from Psidium guajava Leaves
Abstract: Psidium guajava leaves are widely used as medicine from ancient times. Leaves are important part of guava tree which are useful in curing many health issues. Guava leaves have properties like anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-oxidant, antiulcer etc. they are used in curing many diseases. In this article, soxhlet extraction method is discussed and yield of this method is represented. Extraction processes with different solvent such as ethanol, methanol, benzene is discussed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Expressed Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene Among the Adolescent Girls of Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Background: Menstruation is a unique physiological phenomenon in females. The onset of menstruation is considered as one of the most remarkable changes in adolescent girls. It involves bleeding for 3-5 days from the uterus once a month which occurs throughout the lifetime till menopause. In India about 24% of total population belongs to adolescent period. Objectives: The main objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the existing knowledge & …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Nutritional Status of Children below 10 Years of Age in Bhutramatti Village – A Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: Growth Monitoring is a screening tool to diagnose nutritional status at an early stage. A descriptive study was carried out to rule out nutritional status among children below the age of years and to identify children with growth deviation. The research study was conducted in Bhutramatti Village, Belagavi. Samples selected included school children below the age of 10 years who were selected using convenient sampling technique. The tool used or …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Anemia and Its Prevention Among Adolescent Girls in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Portmore, Shimla (HP) With the View to Determine the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Anemia
Abstract: Background: Girls who reach an adolescent stage have a higher possibility of being at risk for anemia and malnutrition. Severe effects can be observed during a girl’s reproductive phase and beyond that, if adequate nutrition is not provided during her adolescence. Methods & materials: The present study was concluded to assess the knowledge regarding anemia and its prevention among adolescent girls in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Portmore, Shimla (HP). …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Importance of Breastfeeding Among Mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding importance of breastfeeding among mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar, Punjab. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Forty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was collected by using structured interview schedule. Major findings of the study included overall mean awareness score being …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Effect of Oral Motor Stimulation on Drooling Among Children with Cerebral Palsy at Selected Centres in Coimbatore
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of oral motor stimulation on drooling among children with cerebral palsy at Amrit centre for special needs and Women Volunteer Service (WVS) special school, Coimbatore. Pre-experimental one group pre-test–post-test design was used to conduct the study. Purposive samples of 25 children with cerebral palsy who have drooling were included in this study. Pre-assessment was done by using drooling quotient scale for …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Prevention Regarding the Water Borne Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Year Children to Prepare Health Education Module in Selected Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Abstract: This study was done to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding water borne diseases and its prevention among children under 5 years of age with a view to prepare health education pamphlet in a selected area of a hospital at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The purpose of the study was to assess the mother’s knowledge so as to identify the deficit area regarding water borne diseases among children under five years of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–29 Read article
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A Review on Grid Interconnection of Renewable Energy Sources at the Distribution Level with Power Quality Improvement Features
Abstract: Renewable energy sources (RES) are as a rule progressively associated in appropriation frameworks using power electronic converters. This review paper displays a novel control procedure for accomplishing greatest advantages from these matrix interfacing inverters at the point when introduced in 3-phase 4-wire dissemination frameworks. The inverter is controlled to perform as a multi-function device by incorporating active power filter functionality. The inverter can thus be utilized as: 1) power converter …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Characterization of Tesu Colour Dyeing on Excel Fibre and to Study the Effects of Caustic Treatment
Abstract: Tesu, the natural flower colour, was extracted in such way that the maximum colour yield can be obtained on textile fibre. The extracted Tesu colour was applied on excel, the third generation regenerated cellulosic fibre, at different pH, time, temperature and electrolyte concentration. The characterisation of Tesu colour dyeing on excel fibre was developed. Further, the effects of caustic soda treatment on dyeability of excel fibre with natural Tesu colour …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Article Writing and Plagiarism in Nursing Field - An Idea of Someone Else!
Abstract: Nursing expert publishes various research or review articles in different journals so as to let other nurses get a view of what all is happening in different nursing fields. Many people would like to learn good things from others. However, sometimes, other’s knowledge, ideas, thoughts, images, etc. are taken without their acknowledgement, which is known as plagiarism. Plagiarism is otherwise also called as theft or steal. The important purpose of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–25 Read article