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Exploring Non-Motorized Transportation for Indian Cities: A Sustainable System
Abstract: Abstract The existing modal share in Indian cities is in favor of non-motorized transport but there is a minimal infrastructure available to support non-motorized transportation. In most of the Indian cities, even in the megacities of India (population more than 8 million), 30% of the trips are made by non-motorized transportation, but the adverse climatic conditions, inappropriate infrastructure and facilities for non-motorized transportation and increasing accident risk to non-motorized users, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Urban Housing Affordability in Indian Context
Abstract: Abstract “Affordability” has been perceived to be the key problem in the housing sector, particularly for lower income groups. Defining affordable housing in India is a difficult task given that for every square kilometer of the country the dynamics of the market are different. Developing affordable housing in Indian cities faces significant challenges due to several economic, regulatory and urban issues. There are new forms of poverty in urban areas, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Preferences of Landscape Elements at Different Housing Typologies in Indian Context
Abstract: Abstract Landscape elements help in enhancing the health and well-being of the people along with creating pleasant housing environment. In India housing diverges to a great extent and existing typology of housing depending on its physical appearance, bye-laws, and socio-economic profile. This paper identifies the categories of landscape elements and classifies the housing typology by literature review. In this paper, primary data of 18housing colonies from six identified housing typologies …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Symbolism in Coptic Architecture: The Power of ‘Meaning’ in Architectural Expression
Abstract: New trends in architecture tend to pursue to duplicate the positive, pleasant effects of historical buildings, away from direct copying from their form or their style. By addressing human cognition to try to decode their meanings, symbols, which were traditionally seen as a sacred language, were used in religious buildings to establish a visual discourse with the worshipers. This paper aims at analyzing the patterns symbolic language in Coptic architecture, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Bench-Marking, Sustainability and Governance Aspects of Smart Cities
Abstract: Abstract Smart cities highlight important aspects of sustainability, such as the need for responsible resource management, energy efficiency, and citizen engagement. Smart cities are highly complex and interdependent, since they are built from large, interconnected systems. Studying them would therefore require an approach that works well in complexity. By studying the smart city concept through a Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) approach, one is able to examine it from a systems …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 45–71 Read article
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Conceptual Model on Participatory Adolescent Strategic Health Action (PASHA)
Abstract: Research in adolescent preventive health is an urgent need. To develop a strategic approach a comprehensive model of adolescent lifestyle practices and health status is required. A wide ranging model on Participatory adolescent strategic health action (PASHA) delineates the importance of assessing the lifestyle of adolescents to determine the health status. The model focuses on lifestyle modification in order to improve the health status of the adolescents. The concepts sketch …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Effectiveness of SIM on Knowledge Regarding Telemedicine among the Staff Nurses
Abstract: Background: In India, majority of the population (nearly 75%) resides in rural areas where there are restricted opportunities for providing healthcare due to limitations in terms of infrastructure, facility, manpower and funds. Telemedicine offers one of the best options for delivering healthcare among rural and geographical distant populations across the country. The study was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding Telemedicine among Staff Nurses because Staff Nurses serve as a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Strategies for Management of Needle-Related Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A Literature Review
Abstract: Background: Pain is a highly prevalent problem in children. It is a predominantly subjective emotional distress that also leads to impairment in the quality of life. Medical procedures that are applied using a needle, such as venipuncture and immunization are the most common and important sources of pain for children, causing anxiety, distress and fear. Pain management before the first painful medical procedure in children may reduce pain-related negative emotional …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Effectiveness of an Educational Programme on the Knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding Selected Childhood Psychological Problems
Abstract: Introduction: Primary school children spend a major part of their time in school. Improving the knowledge of teachers will help them in early identification, management and referral of psychological problems among children. Educational interventions are found to be effective in improving knowledge of many populations. Materials and methods: One group pretest posttest design was used for this study. Forty primary school teachers were selected by convenient sampling. Questionnaire on selected …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste Management Among B.Sc. 3rd year Nursing students of K.L.E. University Institute of Nursing Science, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Abstract: A study was conducted on 60 B.Sc. 3rd year nursing students in selected KLEU Institute of nursing sciences, Belgaum to assess the knowledge regarding biomedical waste management and objectives of the study. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding biomedical waste management among B.Sc. 3rd year nursing students of KLEU Institute of Nursing Science, Belgaum, Karnataka. To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Review Article:Designing of Smart Textiles
Abstract: Nanomaterials used in Industry will be a great change in market. Material like silver nanoparticles is going to enhance properties of finished product. For textile industry, there are several nanomaterials which have their specific properties to introduce new products like yarns, fabrics, coatings with different amazing properties like antimicrobial, water repellent, antidust, antiwrinkle, etc. Nanomaterials are widely used in textile industries. They are used to design fabric with properties of …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Identification and Analysis of Characteristic Required by Women Entrepreneur
Abstract: Abstract Entrepreneurs in the country play a vital role in the overall development of the country. This project basically focuses on the study of several characteristics required for women to become entrepreneurs. This project is mainly executed in many steps the first one involved selection criteria for the women entrepreneurs. Second one was personal visit to for knowing their personal details of an entrepreneur. The questionnaire we prepared covered four …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–39 Read article
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Framework Platform for Designing Innovations of Smart Cities
Abstract: Abstract Ten percent of the planet population lives within the prime thirty metropolises, and 600 cities accommodate its quarter. Currently, 1/2 the full population lives in cities. The planet is at Associate in Nursing unprecedented level of urbanization. The flight of the speedy urban increase is not simply a noteworthy reality however needs a strict imperative for property development and higher livability. The enlargement of cities faces a range of …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–44 Read article
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Statistical Analysis of Variables in Heritage Buildings
Abstract: Abstract A pilot survey was done on the experts of Heritage and renowned academicians to scale the variables found in heritage buildings in India. The analysis on these variables was done using SPSS (a statistical analysis tool) which have provided the significance level of each variable in the Heritage Buildings in India and also provided the correlation among the variables taken for analysis.
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Promotion of Coping Measures to XII Standard Students in Management of Stress Related to Examination in KNS Secondary School in Thirumenahalli, Bangalore
Abstract: Today’s world is full of challenges and each one of us has to face stress and strain to cope with competition of the examinations. Coupled with this is the stress of living up to the expectation of the parents. There are so many pressures, inclusive of which is the amount and length of study, time, money, relationship and anxieties related to opportunities higher studies.The details of the Research conducted by …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 20–34 Read article
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A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy in Reduction of Depression among Elderly People at Selected Old Age Homes in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: Laughter is beneficial for one’s health. The study of humor and laughter and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body is called Glottology. WHO reports highlighted that there are currently about 6000 million elderly person. In India there are 76 million elderly people constituting 7.7% of the total population. These data represent a demographic revolution and require the immediate attention to challenge and opportunities. The disease process has …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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Phytoremediation of Lead by Brassica juncea and Vetiver zizanioidus
Abstract: The engineering-based remediation technologies of heavy metals from contaminated soil are time consuming, expensive, and create noise to the environment. Accumulation of heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, and Ni is destructive to not only plants and animals but also to complete ecosystem. Lead contamination keeps on increasing day by day from industrial waste, paints, ceramics, use of biosolids, and many more. Metals cannot easily degrade, so effective …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on the Knowledge of Postoperative Patients Regarding Deep Breathing Exercises at J.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal (MP)
Abstract: Postoperative chest physiotherapy was implemented in the beginning of the 20th century; deep breathing exercise was one of the first methods. Consequently, several manual treatments including percussion, clapping, and vibration or shaking was developed to improvise bronchial drainage. Recently, mechanical breathing devices like incentive spirometry (IS), blow bottles, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were introduced into clinical practice (McMahon, 1915). Aim of the study: …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Assess Pain and Patients’ Perceptions of Pain Management in Poststernotomy Cardiac Surgery in Selected Hospital Settings of Punjab, With a View to Develop “Self-Assessment Sternal Precaution Algorithm”
Abstract: Background: Chronic poststernotomy pain is a well-recognized problem. Cardiac surgical patients are often rapidly recovered from anesthesia. The lower levels of sedation given to accelerate this process lead to higher rates of recall in intensive care particularly memories of pain. Method: In a prospective manner a cohort of 200 consecutive patients were evaluated for chronic poststernotomy pain one year after surgery. Participants were identified during the postoperative period by nonprobability …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–29 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Anxiety Level and to Evaluate Its Effect on Physical Symptoms in Cardiac Patients Prior to Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography in Selected Hospitals of Amritsar, With a View to Develop “self-Instructional Module”
Abstract: Background of the study: People often experience a general state of worry, fear, or suspiciousness of being going through some problem, illness, hospitalization, diagnostic procedure, or therapeutic interventions. Before confronting something challenging such as a test, examination, all constitutes anxiety. Anxiety is a general symptom that causes nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These symptoms affect how person feel and behave, and it is manifested by real physical and physiological symptoms. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–11 Read article