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113 articles for “Physical problems”
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Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among adolescents in Indian Context
Abstract: India harbors the world's largest population of adolescents, marking a period of substantial transformation encompassing various facets, including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects in an adolescent's life. There is a paucity of data on theprevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity in Kerala, especially about the magnitude of the problem amongadolescents. Nurses play a key role in primordial prevention and thus limited studies on socioeconomic status (SES) and anthropometrics among …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Low-graded coals to upgrade
Abstract: Coal can be defined as a chemically and physically heterogenous, “combustible”, sedimentary rock consisting of both organic and inorganic materials. Organically, coal consists primarily of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with lesser amounts of sulphur and nitrogen. Inorganically, coal consists of a range of ash-forming compounds distributed throughout coal. Major types of analysis are proximate analysis, ultimate analysis and calorific value analysis. Heat value or calorific value determines energy content of …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 42–60 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Clay Therapy on Anxiety among Hospitalized Preschool Children at Paediatric Medical ward in Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, Government Rajaji Hospital Madurai
Abstract: Introduction Hospitalization is difficult for children of all ages. Children are in a constant process of development; in cognitive, physical, and emotional domains. The experience of illness or injury, hospitalisation and treatment impacts and inter wines with this process for each child. clay as a therapeutic tool has been effective for children in improving their problem-solving skills, cognitive development, self-esteem enhancement, decision making process, control of impulses, and anger Objectives …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 87–94 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stress among Adolescents in Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage of ‘Storms and Stresses’. The period of adolescence is of ultimate important in human’s life. In this period a person gets physical, mental and emotional maturity. Adolescents are faced with challenging issues involving the identity, puberty, formation and transition from childhood to adulthood. Unmanaged stress can cause adolescents with potentially significant health impacts and higher risk for behavioral problems, suicide and risky sexual behavior, smoking, substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 122–125 Read article
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Sleep Disorders in the Geriatric Population: Assessment Tools and Care Strategies
Abstract: Sleep disorders are highly prevalent among the geriatric population and significantly affect physical health, mental well-being, cognitive functioning, and quality of life. Physiological aging, the presence of long-term medical conditions, multiple medication use, and various psychosocial influences all play a significant role in the high prevalence of sleep problems among older adults. Frequently observed sleep disorders in this population include insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, disturbances in circadian …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 64–70 Read article
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Care of Elderly Population
Abstract: Enabling the nurses to identify the difference in care of older adult by using the specific assessment method to provide holistic Nursing care with concern. As medical facilities have improved, the life expectancy has also increased in both developing of developed countries. This had led to an increase in old age population and eventually old age health problems requiring more attention and specialized care. With the increasing population of elderly …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Review of Impact of Sanitation on Children in India
Abstract: An improved sanitation facility is one that hygienically separates human excreta from human contact. Improved sanitation facilities are used by less than two thirds of the world population. The global picture masks great disparities between regions. Virtually the entire population of the developed regions uses improved facilities, but in developing regions only around half the population uses improved sanitation. The purpose of the study was to review the relevant literature …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Psychosocial Problems between Elderly People
Abstract: Aging is an inevitable process, as famously stated by Seneca as “old age is an incurable disease.” However, a more contemporary perspective by Sir James Sterling Ross suggests that rather than trying to reverse old age, efforts should focus on safeguarding, promoting, and prolonging it, echoing the principles of preventive medicine. Human life typically unfolds across five distinct stages: infancy, childhood, adulthood, and old age, each presenting unique situations and …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Nanocoating and Electrospray Techniques Use to Mitigation Corrosion Sculptures
Abstract: The most sculptures of the world are created by the brass, bronze, iron, silver, gold and metalloid. They come in contact of corrosive pollutants to produce chemical, electrochemical and biochemical reactions and develop various form of corrosion like uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, stress corrosion and crevice corrosion. The corrosive gases CO2, NO2 and SO2 concentrations increase in atmosphere rapidly after industrialization. The major contributors of these gases are …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Urban Planning in Latin America: Myth or Reality
Abstract: Around the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century, it appeared an intellectual movement which considered that disorder in the settlement of territories was due to a lack of organization in decision making and that planning was the instrument needed to strengthen the way to general development. In reference to urban aspects, it was thought that urban planning -understood as “the discipline with the purpose of prevision, guidance …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 53–63 Read article
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Effect of Brain Boosting Activities on Age-related Memory Impairment among Elderly Residing at Selected Old Age Homes, Jammu
Abstract: Background of the study: Every man‘s memory is his private literature. Memories are all we really own. According to Cicero memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. Most of us consider it to be wonderful to have a perfect memory. In general our memory serves amazingly well. Nevertheless at times we may have trouble recalling the name of someone we know well, where we read an interesting article, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–68 Read article
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Leachate Characterization and Assessment of Groundwater Pollution Near Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite, Thanjavur
Abstract: The increase in population, urbanization, and industrialization leads to increase in the generation of solid waste. The improper management of solid waste creates various problems. In many developing countries open dumping is practiced for solid waste management. One of the major problems of open dumping is groundwater pollution. The main objective of this paper is to determine the ground water pollution due to leachate infiltration beneath and near the dumpsite. …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of IoT-Enabled RC Boats for Real-Time Water Pollution Monitoring
Abstract: For all people today, drinking water is the most significant and precious resource. Real-time operations present new difficulties for drinking water utilities. Due to factors including dwindling water supplies, population growth, deteriorating infrastructure, etc., this problem developed. Better methods of checking the quality of the water are therefore required. The traditional approach to measuring water quality entails manually collecting water samples at various sites, followed by laboratory analytical procedures to …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Network Control System For DC Motor Using ANN
Abstract: Networked control systems (NCS) are distributed computing and control systems with sensors, actuators and controllers that communicate over a shared medium. The distributed nature of NCS and issues related to the shared communication medium pose significant challenges for control design, as the control system no longer follows the rules of classical control theory. The main problems that are not well covered by the traditional control theory are varying time delays …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 55–75 Read article
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Conceptual Framework for Slum Free City Planning: An Urban Environment Management Approach
Abstract: The status of the environment in an urban setting is a consequence of many interconnected factors. The local context characterized by existing natural resources, urban development & urban services, socio-economic structure and above all the population and demographic trends that influence the demand for these services. The status of current provisions of these services and the capacity of these services in relation to demand, determine the likely environmental impact. Ultimately, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behavior: Dystopian Novel
Abstract: Barbara Kingsolver's prominentnovel Flight Behavior has a timely, precise, and inevitable message about climate change. The main subjects of this essay are biodiversity and the interaction between humans and their surroundings. The need for consciousness and the preservation of the natural world is expressed by flight behavior. This research article uses Dellarobia's family's experiences to evaluate the harmful effects of climate change in depth. This article examines the eco-dystopian themes …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Intelligent Gear Inspection: Defect Detection through Digital Image Processing Algorithms
Abstract: A significant contributor to poor reliability and a source of humiliation for businesses are gear problems. The majority of the inspection procedures used in these businesses are laborious and manually. More thorough and accurate inspection procedures are needed to improve accuracy in finding gear problems. The present work fills this gap by implementing a Gear Defect Recognizer that uses local thresholding in conjunction with computer vision methodology to spot potential …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Varicose Veins Among Staff Nurses at Selected Hospital in Kanpur
Abstract: Varicose veins are a common occupational health problem associated with prolonged standing and impaired venous circulation, particularly among healthcare professionals such as staff nurses. If preventive measures are not adopted in a timely manner, varicose veins can progress to serious complications affecting quality of life and work efficiency. Nurses working in hospital settings are at increased risk due to long working hours, extended periods of standing, and high physical demands. …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–59 Read article
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Engineering Behaviour of Expansive Clay Modified with Lime, Cement, and Fly Ash for Geotechnical Applications
Abstract: Abstract Soils exhibiting high swelling and shrinkage characteristics present a persistent challenge in geotechnical engineering, particularly in regions dominated by clay-rich deposits. These materials undergo significant volumetric changes due to moisture fluctuations, often resulting in structural distress, pavement failure, and increased maintenance demands. The present study investigates the modification of expansive soil behavior through the application of chemical stabilization techniques using lime, cement, and fly ash. A structured experimental program …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Burden and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Patient Suffering with Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract: Introduction:The term burden refers to the emotional and physical strain experienced by caregivers when providing care for a client. This burden is considered a form of agony. Caregivers, usually family members, have various responsibilities such as personal care, financial support, medical assistance, and transportation arrangements. Coping strategies are utilized to manage stress, with effectiveness varying based on the situation and individual preferences. A study aimed to evaluate coping strategies and …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article