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1421 articles for “Assessment”
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Framework for Assessment of Carbon Footprint and Reduction Strategies for MSMES: Case of Textile and Garment Industry
Abstract: In India, MSMEs play a vital role in contributing to GDP and overall exports. In the industry sector, 90% contribution is from MSMEs leading to a 45% contribution in employment. So, for proper functioning Govt. formed the Ministry of MSMEs to promote such innovative ideas and establishment.In MSMEs, textile and garment industries are the major contributors with India being the 5th biggest exporter in the world. Being such a large …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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Urban Risk Identification and Assessment in the Face of Climate Change
Abstract: Climate change threatens urban areas worldwide, exacerbating risks related to extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and other environmental factors. As urbanization continues to accelerate worldwide, cities have become pivotal arenas for the intersecting challenges of climate change and urban risks. This study explores the multifaceted landscape of urban risk identification and assessment within the context of climate change. It delves into the diverse types and nature of urban risks, their …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Evaluation of Floral Diversity of BSI Dehradun and its Ecological Assessment
Abstract: The association of plants and animals with the environment and interaction within and among themselves constitutes biodiversity. The present requirement is to save and conserve our biodiversity with sustainable management of our resources such as land, water, air, forest, fossil fuels and many others. The present research work explains the true meaning of biodiversity along with sustainable management of biodiversity for betterment of ecological assessment and biogeochemical cycles of the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Condition Assessment of Structures Using Vibration Technique
Abstract: Structural Health Monitoring grasps the Promise for enhancing the structural performance with an outstanding cost/benefit ratio. Condition assessment is a technique used in health monitoring in the damage detection, to ensure the serviceability and the durability of the structures. In the present report, condition assessment of the structures using low frequency technique is being completed through experimental modal analysis and computational analysis software ANSYS 9.0 over structural elements beam and …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Application of High Speed Videography and Digital Image Processing Software to Assess Performance of Blasts In Opencast Mines: A Case Study
Abstract: Rock mass can be fragmented by the process of blasting in which a known volume of the yield is obtained by using a calculated quantity of explosive. The explosive selected for blasting depends on factors like rock mass parameters, blasting economics and blast design. Assessment of the performance of a given blast is essential in the larger economics of the mining project. A study was conducted to know the blast …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Seismic Hazard Assessment of Dehradun City
Abstract: Seismic hazard assessment refers to an estimation of ground motion parameters at any site or region. In the present study seismic hazard assessment is performed for the Dehradun city which lies in a highly seismic region in the Himalayan foothills. Based on the seismicity data provided by IMD, New Delhi and Seismotectonic Atlas of India (GSI, 2000), seismicity was described and 24 seismotectonic sources were identified in the study area. …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Visual Assessment of Pavement Surface Condition for Baghdad International Airport
Abstract: Abstract In the process of developing the infrastructure of Baghdad international airport, visual assessment was undertaken to evaluate the concrete pavement surface condition. The walk through technique was implemented, all types of pavement distresses have been detected visually and captured with camera of high resolution. It was observed that the block and fatigue cracking of pavement surface was concentrated at the threshold part (touch down zone) of the runway, while …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment and Prediction of Groundwater for Irrigational Suitability
Abstract: Assessment of ground water suitability for irrigation purposes in Egita community has been investigated. The study gave sodium absorption ratio (SAR) values for different weeks of study. The values obtained ranges between 0.33 to 0.37 for both empirical model and finite element method respectively. The research demonstrates the suitability of using finite element method in predicting and monitoring sodium absorption ratio in groundwater water modelling and investigations. The correlation between …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Integrating climate adaptation into asset management planning – Assessing the adaptation potential and opportunities of an urban area in Bangkok
Abstract: Most cities are at risk of climate change related disasters and flood frequencies and impacts are increasing the need for adaptation. Apart from these large scale interventions imposed by the central government, small-scale interventions taken at the neighborhood or household level could further contribute to mitigate future flood risk and to enhance the flood resilience of the city of Bangkok as a whole. Interventions taken at the local scale are …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 50–65 Read article
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Selection of Best Fit Probability Distribution for Estimation of Peak Flood using Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments
Abstract: Estimation of Peak Flood (PF) for a given return period is of utmost importance for planning and design of hydraulic structures. This can be achieved through Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) of stream flow data by fitting normal, gamma and extreme value families of distributions to the series of observed annual peak flood data. In this paper, a study on estimation of PF for river Beas at Dhaulasidh site adopting 2-parameter …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Assessment of Usage of Modelling and Simulation Software in Water Resource Engineering Management
Abstract: The use of software tools for modelling and simulation in the water sector is becoming increasingly important for sustainable water resource engineering management. This study X-rays the use of software for modelling and simulation in the water sector. Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), Land Surface Analysis Satellite Applications Facility (LSA-SAF), data assimilation (DA), GIS, HEC-HMS, EPANET and many other software can …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude among Primigravida Mothers Regarding Pregnancy Induced Hypertension at Selected Hospital of Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: Abstract The study adopted a descriptive survey approach to assess the knowledge and attitude among primigravida mothers regarding pregnancy induced hypertension. The sample size is 100 primigravida mothers. The tool consists of 3 sections; section 1 consists of a self-administered structured demographic questionnaire, section 2 consists of a self-administered structured knowledge questionnaire with 15 knowledge items and section 3 consists of checklist attitude scale, 15 attitude items were selected for …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on The Knowledge regarding Prevention Intravenous Infusion Related Nosocomial Infection Among Staff Nurses of A Selected hospital of Patiala, Punjab
Abstract: Intravenous infusion related nosocomial infections are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Staff nurses working in hospitals need to have good amount of knowledge regarding prevention of nosocomial infection. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module in the prevention of intravenous infusion related nosocomial infection among staff nurses of a selected hospital of Patiala. The study also aimed at improving the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Training in Term of Knowledge & Practice Among B. Sc Nursing Final Year Students In Selected Nursing College Of Panipat
Abstract: Background: Poor knowledge and skill retention following Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training for nursing and nurse practitioner students has been documented over the past two decades. ACLS training is mandatory for nursing staff and is important as nurses often identifies the victims of in-hospital cardiac arrest. Training nursing students in ACLS will helps in improving the manpower resources in the cardiac emergency settings. Aim: to evaluate the effectiveness of …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Among Adolescents in Selected Schools of Ernakulam District.
Abstract: Introduction: Many cardiovascular risk factors are adopted by adolescents without awareness of their present and long-term impacts on health. Statement of the Problem: A descriptive study to assess the risk for cardiovascular disease among adolescents in selected schools of Ernakulam District. Aim and Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the risk for cardiovascular disease among adolescents and to find the association between risk for cardiovascular disease and …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy on Depression among Elderly Residing in Selected Old Age Home at Madurai
Abstract: Objectives: The main objectives were assessing the level of depression among the elderly residing in old age home at Madurai. To assess the effectiveness of laughter therapy on depression among elderly residing in old age home at Madurai. To associate the level of depression among elderly residing in old age home with their selected sociodemographic variables. Design: Pre-experimental research design (one group pre-test post-test) used for this study Setting of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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A descriptive study to assess the depression among geriatric people in selected rural area of district Panchkula (Haryana)
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding depression among geriatric people in selected rural area of district Panchkula(Haryana).Methodology: A quantitative study by using descriptive design was used, a sample size of 50 geriatric peoplewere selected by using simple random Sampling technique, Semi structured questionnaire were used to assess the level of knowledge regarding depression among geriatric people in selected rural area of district Panchkula (Haryana).Results: The study revealed that among 50 …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 31–34 Read article
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To Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cataract and Management Among Cataract Patients in Selected Hospitals of District Sangrur, Punjab: A Quasi-experimental Study
Abstract: A cataract is an opacity in the eye's crystalline lens that causes glare or blurred vision. The crystalline proteins that make up the lens are specialised proteins whose optical characteristics depend on the precise arrangement of their three-dimensional structure and hydration. The main concept of this study was to make the patients aware of cataracts and their management. The researcher prepared a self-instructional module to further enhance their knowledge and …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–20 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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Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses on Prevention and Control of Transmission of HIV/AIDS in Selected Government Hospitals Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as a major health problem and challenges to health services. It has grown to a size of pandemic affecting over 17 million persons all over the world. In parts of north east India, widespread drug users contributed to spread HIV infection, whilst a different pattern was seen in southern and western states with prevalence levels of 25 to 71% amongst sex workers in cities including New …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article