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- Study to Evaluate Prevalence, Knowledge and Awareness of Needle Stick Injury among Dental and Nursing:Under Graduate Students
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1 PG Student, SDS, KIMSDU, Karad, IN
2 Prof, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SDS, Krishna KIMSDU, Karad, IN
3 prof, KINS, KIMSDU, Karad, IN
1 PG Student, SDS, KIMSDU, Karad, IN
2 Prof, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SDS, Krishna KIMSDU, Karad, IN
3 prof, KINS, KIMSDU, Karad, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 207-211Abstract
Introduction: Blood borne pathogens such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and C viruses are commonly transmitted through needle stick injuries (NSI). Health care workers are the most commonly affected group of people. This study was conducted to test the prevalence, knowledge and awareness among the Dental and Nursing students.
Material and Method: Cross sectional study was done among dental and nursing students. Data was collected through questionnaire and analyzed. Total 410 students participated in the survey, (160 Dental students and 250 Nursing) students.
Results: The nursing students were affected frequently by NSI compared to dental students. 82.76% nursialth care department.
Conclusion: The prevalence of NSI was higher in nursing students compared to dental students. Both dental and nursing students lacked the knowledge and awareness about the NSI reporting. Reinforcement of the importance of reporting NSI, knowledge about the management of the same, following the guidelines of universal precautions and proper biomedical waste disposal method especially of the sharps and needles through formulated training programs designed for students would considerably reduce the risk of NSI and transmission of infection.
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Occupational, Hazard, Risk, Infection, Transmission.
- Usability Analysis of Library Websites of National Institutes of Technology of India: An Evaluation
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1 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 IIT Jammu, PO Nagrota, NH-44 Jammu - 181221, J&K, IN
1 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 IIT Jammu, PO Nagrota, NH-44 Jammu - 181221, J&K, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 57, No 5 (2020), Pagination: 271-280Abstract
To maintain the standard, design and structure of Indian academic library websites, regular assessment of library web portals to increase their usability and accessibility is necessary. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usability, efficiency, and effectiveness of thirty National Institutes of Technology (NIT) Libraries websites in India. Most of the selected Libraries websites are very simple and had very basic and common usability features in terms of General Information, Available library services, about website, Website search facility, Use of web 2.0 applications, Page load time and Mobile friendly test, etc. There is enormous scope for improvement. Findings of the study will help to improve upon the usability features of selected libraries websites that will finally benefit the library users who are using library facilities and services remotely. Study will also help the webmasters to check their websites on timely basis to increase usability scores based on online usability tools.Keywords
Library Websites, National Institutes of Technology (NIT), Usability Analysis, Website Evaluation, Website Usability.References
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- Profound Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown on the Earth’s Ecosystem: A Case Study Using Remote Sensing Data
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1 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj 211 015, IN
2 Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1300 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, US
1 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj 211 015, IN
2 Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1300 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, US
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Current Science, Vol 121, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 115-120Abstract
The suddenly enforced COVID-19 pandemic lock-down has impacted the Earth’s environment, and several studies have reported a significant change in air pollution using remote sensing data. In this study, we highlight significant changes in the environment due to reduced human activities using MODIS, Senti-nel-5 and NASA-USDA/SMAP satellite data. Critical parameters such as nitrogen dioxide, land surface temperature, surface soil moisture and normalized difference vegetation index were compared (pre-pandemic and post-pandemic) for six highly impacted cities around the world. This study is crucial for envi-ronmental management to maintain sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystem.Keywords
Case Study, COVID-19 Pandemic, Environmental Parameters, Lockdown Impact, Remote Sensing Data.Full Text
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