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View article: Impact Assessment of Pedagogical Interventions on Competency in Practical Geography among Senior Secondary School Teachers
Impact Assessment of Pedagogical Interventions on Competency in Practical Geography among Senior Secondary School Teachers Open
The practical applications of geography assist the most effective means to comprehend our duty to safeguard nature. Competency is based on 'self-realization and self-regulation', which enable the successful completion of assigned tasks for…
View article: Combined Effect of Incentive Spirometry and Diaphragmatic Exercise on Respiratory Outcomes Post Upper Abdominal Surgery: A Literature Review
Combined Effect of Incentive Spirometry and Diaphragmatic Exercise on Respiratory Outcomes Post Upper Abdominal Surgery: A Literature Review Open
Background: Upper abdominal operations mainly cause respiratory complications because the incision across the abdominal region reflects in decreased diaphragmatic movement , e.g., atelectasis and pneumonia. Incentive spirometry (IS) and di…
View article: A Study on household waste management in rural areas
A Study on household waste management in rural areas Open
Effective household waste management is essential for environmental sustainability and public health, particularly in rural areas where waste disposal infrastructure is often inadequate. While awareness of waste management practices is gro…
View article: Thermophiles in Nanosized Biocalcification: a Novel Approach for Heavy metal Remediation
Thermophiles in Nanosized Biocalcification: a Novel Approach for Heavy metal Remediation Open
Biodeposition of minerals is a prevalent occurrence in the biological realm, facilitated by various organisms such as bacteria, protists, fungi, and plants. Calcium carbonate is one such mineral that precipitates naturally as a consequence…
View article: Association of Adipokines and CIMT in Metabolic Syndrome in Western Uttar Pradesh Population: a Cross-Sectional Study
Association of Adipokines and CIMT in Metabolic Syndrome in Western Uttar Pradesh Population: a Cross-Sectional Study Open
Our findings indicate that elevated PAI-1 levels are associated with a higher probability of having MetS and negatively impact MetS-related components.
View article: Recent Advancements in the Field of Chitosan/Cellulose-Based Nanocomposites for Maximizing Arsenic Removal from Aqueous Environment
Recent Advancements in the Field of Chitosan/Cellulose-Based Nanocomposites for Maximizing Arsenic Removal from Aqueous Environment Open
Water remediation, acknowledged as a significant scientific topic, guarantees the safety of drinking water, considering the diverse range of pollutants that can contaminate it. Among these pollutants, arsenic stands out as a particularly s…
View article: Molecular characterization of carbapenemase production in clinical isolates of Klebsiella species isolated in a tertiary care hospital
Molecular characterization of carbapenemase production in clinical isolates of Klebsiella species isolated in a tertiary care hospital Open
Introduction and Aim: Emergence of resistance to carbapenems in clinical isolates of Klebsiella species is a matter of concern. This prospective study was carried out to determine the prevalence of carbapenem resistance in clinical isolate…
View article: Visual analysis of chronic wounds and its correlation with biofilm
Visual analysis of chronic wounds and its correlation with biofilm Open
Aim: To evaluate the biofilm using visual indicators that were clinically observable to see if any significant method of clinically detecting or predicting the presence of a biofilm can be developed. Material and methods: The prospective s…
View article: Vitamin D and COVID-19 – Let’s Explore the Relationship!
Vitamin D and COVID-19 – Let’s Explore the Relationship! Open
Introduction:Vitamin D plays a protective role against COVID-19. Patients with deficiency of vitamin D are more prone to severe SARS-CoV-2 infections. It is known to enhance human β-defensin 2 and antimicrobial peptide. Vitamin D can easil…
View article: A comparative study of Venous and Capillary blood glucose in a Tertiary Care Hospital
A comparative study of Venous and Capillary blood glucose in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Introduction: The cornerstone of providing optimum diabetic care in a tertiary care hospital is monitoring of glycemic status of the patient by the health care provider. Bed-side monitoring helps in achieving the glycemic goals in admitted…
View article: Myroides causing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Diabetic Patients: An Emerging Multidrug Resistant “Superbug”
Myroides causing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Diabetic Patients: An Emerging Multidrug Resistant “Superbug” Open
Myroidesis a nonfermentative, gram-negative rod shaped bacterium which is an emerging multidrug resistant pathogen causing many serious hospital acquired infections like Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI). The authors repo…
View article: Spectrum of Aerobic Bacterial Pathogen isolated from Pus samples and their Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Spectrum of Aerobic Bacterial Pathogen isolated from Pus samples and their Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background:Wound infection continues to be a significant problem in clinical practice where empirical treatment of infection is required while waiting for culture report to prevent emergence of resistance. Objectives:To study the spectrum …
View article: Hand hygiene: An educational intervention targeting grass root level
Hand hygiene: An educational intervention targeting grass root level Open
Background: Hands are the most common vehicle for the transmission of pathogens within the healthcare environment. Hand hygiene is the leading measure for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and preventing the spread of antim…
View article: Pulmonary Infection Caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidansReport of Two Cases
Pulmonary Infection Caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidansReport of Two Cases Open
Immunocompromised patients are predisposed to a variety of infections due to both common and uncommon pathogens. Achromobacter xylosoxidans, is an opportunistic pathogen most commonly encountered among immunocompromised patients. The autho…
View article: Immunotherapeutic potential of Codonopsis clematidea and naringenin against visceral leishmaniasis
Immunotherapeutic potential of Codonopsis clematidea and naringenin against visceral leishmaniasis Open
In an attempt to explore reasonable and impervious remedies against visceral leishmaniasis, antileishmanial potential of hydroethanolic extract of Codonopsis clematidea (HECC) and its active component, naringenin (NRG) was investigated on …
View article: Neonatal Septicaemia by Ochrobactrum anthropi: A Missed Pathogen
Neonatal Septicaemia by Ochrobactrum anthropi: A Missed Pathogen Open
Oxidase positive, non-fermenting, Gram negative bacilli are invariably incorrectly identified as Pseudomonas species in conventional culture methods often missing out isolates of Ochrobactrum anthropi. We report here the clinical and micro…
View article: Correction: Copper and cobalt nanoparticles embedded in naturally derived graphite electrodes for the sensing of the neurotransmitter epinephrine
Correction: Copper and cobalt nanoparticles embedded in naturally derived graphite electrodes for the sensing of the neurotransmitter epinephrine Open
Correction for ‘Copper and cobalt nanoparticles embedded in naturally derived graphite electrodes for the sensing of the neurotransmitter epinephrine’ by Kanchan Bala et al., New J. Chem., 2018, DOI: 10.1039/c8nj00881g.
View article: Evaluation of phenotypic tests for detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase and metallo-beta-lactamase in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species
Evaluation of phenotypic tests for detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase and metallo-beta-lactamase in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species Open
Both MBL and KPC type carbapenemases were seen among clinical isolates of E. coli and Klebsiella spp. CDT is simple, rapid and technically less demanding procedure, which can be used in all clinical laboratories. Supplementing MHT with CDT…