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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
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Analysis of Indirect cost of Construction Projects in India
Abstract: Cost is one of vital performance indicator for construction projects. All construction projects consists of direct and indirect costs. Indirect cost form significant part of contract value. Previous studies suggest that there exist a general practice of taking total overhead as percentage of direct cost or contract value. Such a thumb rule is highly susceptible to inaccuracy because various project factors. Since, indirect cost is an important factor for project …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Streets as Natural Public Spaces: A Study of Abbas Tayabji Road, Vadodara
Abstract: A Street is a fundamental unit of urban space through which people experience a city. Streets shape the form and comfort of urban communities. Hence, it is very important to study the phenomenon of the natural public spaces. The streets are the best examples of the natural public spaces and play multiple roles to everyday human life. The study attempts to obtain the various factors and elements of built environment …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 48–60 Read article
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Critical study on methods and approaches to mitigate delay in construction.
Abstract: Delays are one of the most common phenomena in the construction industry. Time overrun has happened in most type of construction projects, whether it is a residential project or infrastructure project. The purpose of this research is to identify non-excusable delay factors, their impact on different stages of the project and the means of minimize these delays. The research method used here is qualitative study. The primary data collection to …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–50 Read article
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Community Resilience and Adaptability on Built Environment: A Study with reference to post-tsunami resettlement at Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Abstract: This study investigates the community resilience with reference to a tsunami resettlement at Ambalangoda in Sri Lanka. The theoretical framework used in the research is based on the “Adaptive Cycle of Resilience” developed by Holling and Gunderson. This cycle consists of four different phases; exploitation, conservation, release and reorganization. Any social system which is adapting to the changing external conditions would go through these stages of the cycle. The study …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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IMPORTANCE OF BIM IN URBAN PERSPECTIVE
Abstract: With the growing urbanization and migration of people, cities get expanded for future development. Usually, the nearby towns or villages become a part of the city, and this is where the problem arises. The towns or villages being planned as per their own evolution, now subjected to newer guidelines and development, causing unregulated development. The proposed master plan for any city provides a set of guidelines and a conceptual layout …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 53–59 Read article
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Studies on Interaction of SDS with HPMC Using Central Composite Design
Abstract: The conductivity measurements were used to study the interaction between non-ionic biopolymers, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and the anionic surfactant- sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) in aqueous solutions of different concentrations and at temperatures along with the use of Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Calculations were made of the free energies of aggregation ΔGagg, micellization (Gmic), and transfer (Gt), all of which are connected to the bonding interaction between the surfactant and …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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Rheological Study of Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate with Bitumen Mix in Pavement Construction
Abstract: Plastic bags which are composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is commonly used as for soft drink, water bottles and many other applications. However, disposal of this waste PET in large quantities constitutes an environmental problem, as it is considered as non-biodegradable materials. This study investigated rheological study of waste PET to be mixed with bitumen use as a raw material for pavement construction. The effect of temperature was varied from …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Participation on Households Solid Domestic Waste Management in Some Selected Communities in Bo Southern Sierra Leone
Abstract: A well-managed, effective waste management program increases the health and environmental quality of the country. Therefore, the overall aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and participation of household solid domestic waste management in some selected communities in Bo city Southern Sierra Leone. The study's objectives were: to determine the different methods of solid wastedisposal, to determine existing household solid waste management practices, to determine the risk factors …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Bidding Strategy for Building Projects Based on Game Theory
Abstract: The owners of construction projects typically apply a competitive bid process to award a contract to the qualified bidder who submits the lowest price. For the contractors, it is very difficult to decide an optimal mark-up and bid value to win the contract and at the same time to secure sustaining profitability as high as possible. For that, from the various literatures related to the bidding problems, the factors are …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Analysis of Political Risks Affecting International Construction projects in Malaysia
Abstract: With the stable development of economy and a series of policies encouraging foreign investment and infrastructure construction, Malaysia becomes more attractive for international construction contractors. However, there is a lack of analysis of relevant political risks in Malaysia in previous literature. This paper aims to analyze the political risks affecting international construction projects in Malaysia. An assessment system with 11 political risk factors were established to calculate the scores of …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–27 Read article
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Risk Map For Delay Causes in Construction Projects in Palestine: Contractors' Perspective
Abstract: This study is conducted to identify the main risks in construction projects in Palestine from contractors’ perspective. Questionnaire survey is the tool used to achieve the objectives of the study. 41 critical risk factors in projects associated with project duration were identified and classified as external and internal factors. The risk map for the investigated causes created based on their perceived severity and frequency of occurrence. The findings reveaeled 29 …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Identifying the Public Transport Improvement Policies from Attitudes of Car, Motorcycle and Public Transport Users in Lahore: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: This paper aims to understand attitudes of different modes users and identify the public transport improvement policies from those attitudes for Lahore city. The underlying factors were identified for the use of private car and motorcycle and public transport through in-depth interviews with selected users of each mode. The results of interviews depict that flexibility and freedom in travelling, status symbol, individual’s privacy, coupling and situational constraints, gender and culture …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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Image Authentication Using Digital Watermarking: A Survey
Abstract: Watermarking has a place with the data hiding field, has seen a ton of research intrigue as of late. Principle necessity of the Watermark is that it must be vigorous and impalpable. Heartiness of watermark as for each picture twisting can be assessed as far as effective recuperation of watermark. In the wake of recouping the watermark, the recuperated and unique watermarks are looked at by ascertaining of similitude factor …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–30 Read article
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A state of art design technique of broadband Active/Passive SPST switch using 130nm SiGe BiCMOS technology
Abstract: This paper presents the state of the art for new ultra-wideband active/passive RF SPST switches that can not only reduce insertion loss or potentially generate gain, but also significantly increase isolation. The proposed active/passive ultra-wideband RF SPST switch design using 130 nm SiGebased BiCMOS technology. This switch operates from 5 GHz to 45 GHz with high isolation and low gain/loss Two identical SPST switches and a broadband active balun make …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Based Capacitor Placement in Distributed Generation System
Abstract: A major investigation was carried out to arrange the optimal condenser arrangement for the powerfactor adaptation, improvement of the voltage profile and the decrease of losses within theappropriation frameworks. In particular, a mechanical plant has large inductive loads withunpredictable load conditions and an incredibly low power factor. In most situations, the key reasonwhy a customer sends a condenser bank is to keep the power bank free from punishment. Power factoris …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A literature review on the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Abstract: ERP is very important tool which is very helpful in maintaining various operations within an organization. But there are many factors which affect its effectiveness and act as barrier to in its full utilization. This paper tries to identify those factors by systematic literature analysis. The organizations may recognize these barriers in order to develop proper strategy to handle them properly. Keywords: Success factors, Barriers, Implementation, ERP
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Investigating Pipeline Integrity Failure as a Result of Corrosion
Abstract: The study reviewed different failure factors and data of onshore crude oil pipelines covering corrosion, external interference, structural defects, and operators’ errors. The focus of this research is to identify factors affecting failure of crude oil pipelines in Nigeria due to corrosion with analysis of failure data from 2008–2017. Corrosion (internal and external) over total length of available pipelines for each year was analysed to determine the current mean time …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Flexural Properties of Vetiver Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Composite are Affected by Processing Parameters
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have long been influential in a variety of applications due to their great particular strength and modulus. Vetiver fiber (VF)/thermoplastic composites are an alternative material for solving the environmental pollution problem related to synthetic polymers. The benefits of natural fibers (such as coir, jute, vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, kenaf, etc.) over traditional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber) are their easy obtainability, renewability, non-corrosive nature, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effect of Sitting With Feet Flat on the Floor Vs Sitting With Cross Leg Position on Blood Pressure Reading Among Hypertensive and Normotensive Subjects in Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are accepted as one of the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries of the world. Risk of cardiovascular diseases depends upon blood pressure and co-existent factors. Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. At any given time 15–20% of population is at risk with hypertension. Hypertension sometimes called a “silent killer” because people who have it are often symptom free. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article