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Occupational Hazards Faced by Nurses in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh
Abstract: This descriptive survey was carried out to investigate the level of knowledge on occupational hazards among nurses in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. The aim of the present study was to explore the reasons that may cause injuries as well as the level of nurses’ knowledge about this occupational hazard. The study population consisted of 50 nurses of different wards in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. The study was carried out from …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards and Prevention of Selected Substance Abuse among Pu College Students of Urban Pu Colleges at Bangalore
Abstract: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The word “adolescence” is derived from the Latin adolescere (to grow up). Adolescence is therefore literally the period of growing up and becoming an adult. In western society the term is now mainly used to describe the period from about 12 to about 18 or 19 years, or the period of development from childhood to young adulthood. Drug is a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–86 Read article
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GIS-Based Assessment of Flash Flood Hazard and Community Resilience in the Melamchi River Basin, Nepal
Abstract: Abstract: Flash floods are one of the most destructive natural hazards in mountainous regions due to their its rapid onset, high velocities, and short warning time. Erratic rainfall, cloudbursts, landslide, and climate-induced hydrological variability are the prime factors to trigger flash floods in the Himalayan region. The Melamchi River Basin in central Nepal has witness recurrent flash flood events, most notably the catastrophic 2021 flood. An Integrated hazard assessment and …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 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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Flood Hazard Analysis on Dulecha Woreda Located in Middle Awash River Basin
Abstract: Flood is a natural disaster and causes loss of life and property damage. Awash River is causing damage of farm land and other properties at Dulecha Woreda as it is located at flood plain area. The objective of the study is to analyze flood hazard of Dulecha Woreda located in Middle Awash River Basin. The hydrological modeling in combination with hydraulic modeling is used for this study. The HEC-HMS model …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 47–66 Read article
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Ignition Characteristics for Thermal Runaways of Hazard Chemical Reactions of Different Degree of Reactions
Abstract: Thermal explosion characteristics of a hazardous chemical reaction of different reaction order have been investigated analytically and numerically for both Arrhenius and Frank-Kamenetskii approximation models for the rate of reaction. The critical conditions in the temperature-time, concentration-time, and temperature – concentration planes of solutions are presented. A comparison between the results of analytical solutions in these planes is offered. The solutions show that the critical states in the temperature-time plane …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–55 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching programme on Knowledge Regarding Hazards of Radiation Exposure and its Preventive measures among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Radiation is the energy that propagates through matter or space. Radiations are usually classified in to Non-ionizing and ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is the main concern for health effects since it can change chemical properties in human body. When radiation pears a body that can deposit energy that can directly damage the DNA in tissue that would eventually cause damage to critical chemical bond in body. So it is necessary …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding the Hazards of Mobile Phones usage among the B.Sc. Nursing Students College of Nursing, Padmavathi College of Nursing at Dharmapuri
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding the hazards of mobile phones usage among B.Sc. Nursing students. To determine the association between the knowledge regarding the hazards of mobile phones usage among B.Sc. Nursing students with their selected demographic variables. Research Approach: In this study descriptive research approach was used Design: The research design selected for the present study was Descriptive study design. Setting of the Study: Present study was conducted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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Hazards of Nicotine Dependence Among Teenagers
Abstract: Background: An individual can have withdrawal symptoms which are uncomfortable feelings that every drug user experiences after he or she has stopped taking a drug. The withdrawal symptoms include shaky, have sleeping difficulties, experienced increased appetite, and feel uneasy, irritable, and less alert. These unpleasant symptoms can prevent many smokers from quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy, just like the nicotine patch and gum, has helped many smokers to quit smoking and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Chemistry and Toxicological Impacts of Hazardous Substances in Electronic-Waste: A Review
Abstract: Over the recent past, the global market of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has grown exponentially, while the lifespan of these products has become increasingly shorter. Most of the cases Various heavy metals, halogenated compounds and radioactive elements which are present in ewaste,pose serious threat to the environment during their inappropriate recycling processes. Duringburning of the e-waste in the open environment, hazardous aromatic compounds and dioxins are generated which are …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Re-use of Hazardous Wastes
Abstract: Utilization enables one to reach the risky stage of life. The earth's response to rising garbage has a significant influence on environmental assets. These resources are being consumed by humans and feel the illness in health. Inadequate survey of waste generated and to be shifted. A structured strategy that forces a more in-depth investigation of waste minimization and generation. This waste can be used by two series of steps: by …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Transformable Shelter: Response to Multi-Hazard Environment of Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand is a disaster-prone zone; it faces multiple hazards throughout the year. Thus, the need of providing shelters to victims of such catastrophes becomes a necessity. This study investigates the type of shelters provided to the victims in such emergency conditions. The scope of study is limited to the case of earthquakes and flash floods. The research would proceed through the examination of the current disaster response plan along with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Study of Phosphorous oxide (P2O5) and Iron oxide (Fe2O3) in rock phosphate of Hazara basin of Pakistan
Abstract: Pakistan is an agricultural economy country that relies on fertilizers. Among these fertilizers, phosphatic fertilizers play a vital role in plant growth and soil fertility. The efficiency of fertilizers depends on the quality of rock composition. Assessment of rock phosphate from different areas of hazara division of Pakistan is done. Analyses showed that these sources contained P2O5 from 19to 30% and Fe2O3 from 0.80 to 2.51%. Deposits of Qalandar Abad …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Hazardous Effect of Radioactive Pollution on Environment and Their Possible Preventive Measures
Abstract: Radioactive pollution is the release of radioactive substances or high-energy particles into the air, water, or earth as a result of human activity, either by accident or by design. Radioactive contamination, also called radiological contamination, is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances on surfaces or within solids, liquids or gases (including the human body), where their presence is unintended or undesirable (from the International Atomic Energy Agency - …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OF OIL PALM MILL INDUSTRY ON THE RESIDENTS IN DARU AND YENGEMA, JAWI CHIEFDOM, KAILAHUN DISTRICT SIERRA LEONE
Abstract: The oil palm industry's socioeconomic impact and risk to human health evaluation were quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional studies to determine the oil palm industry's socioeconomic influence on local communities and risk to human health in the surrounding area. The two residents of the study site were chosen at random. The study included 51 respondents in total. Questionnaires and key informant interviews were used to generate the results. The outcomes of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON HAZARDS OF TOBACCO CHEWING AMONG LABORS IN JAIPUR DISTRICT RAJASTHAN
Abstract: An experimental study conducted on the risks of chewing tobacco among the jobs that work in Jaipur. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of planned planned instructions (PTP) in the knowledge of the dangers of chewing tobacco and to raise awareness about the dangers of chewing tobacco among people. The 60 works were selected through an intentional factory sampling technique in Jaipur and the tool was …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Status of Groundwater Contamination and Health Hazards Due to Arsenic and Fluorides: A Review
Abstract: The ground water contamination levels are increasing day by day due increase in concentration of fluoride and arsenic contents. The paper discusses on the groundwater situation of some region of India like West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and some Northeastern States, where ground water pollution is higher. Also the effect of these ground water pollutants like arsenic and fluorides may be carcinogenic and cause disease like arsenicosis and fluorosis. Certain processes …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Hazard Testing and Decomposition of Nuclear Wastes
Abstract: Nuclear garbage disposal is simple and may be done practically any place in a safe manner. Used fuel is typically stored for at least five years under water and subsequently in dry storage. The best solution for eventual disposal of the most radioactive waste produced is deep geological disposal, according to most experts. Industries such as mining, nuclear power generating, defence, medicine, and certain forms of scientific research produce radioactive …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Study on Hazardous Explosives
Abstract: The Mining sector uses explosives to extract ore and discover orebodies, according to the Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory. Oil and gas companies use them to construct pipelines, the forest business uses them to construct roads, and the construction industry uses them to construct infrastructure. Explosives are required by the aerospace sector to power the rockets that launch satellites into orbit. Among other things, explosives are necessary for the rocket fuel …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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To Study of the Parameters of Earthquake Seismic Vulnerability and Seismic Hazards
Abstract: This paper defines seismic risk, vulnerability assessment of building is from all three variables, the one that assumes great importance not only because of its obvious physical consequences in the occurrence of a seismic event, but because it is the potential aspect, for which the engineering research can intervene, improve and even control seismic behavior of existing buildings, reducing the level of vulnerability and consequently the level of physical damage, …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 18–22 Read article