Operation research on menstruation hygiene management
The operation research on Menstruation Hygiene Management (MHM) as an initiative approach was designed by MOVE with technical and financial support of HEMAYAT, a baseline evaluation utilized a quantitative approach to collect valuable information concerning the existing MHM conditions using cross-sectional methodology in the selected treatment and control districts, data are collected from women and teenagers using a household questionnaire (quantitative). A household questionnaire formed the backbone of the baseline research and included four sections designed to evaluate knowledge, attitude and current practices in case and control areas in terms of demographics, health-seeking behavior, awareness of MHM, practices, and attitudes towards MHM. A pooled cross-sectional survey used quota sampling with random selection in baseline and end-line assessment was conducted to see the output and outcomes of the approach using Difference in Difference methodology. The Primary Sampling Unit (PSU) reflected the ratio of that district’s population and The Secondary Sampling Unit (SSU) were villages, approximately 25 SSU for intervention and 25 SSU for control districts are randomly selected from PSU. Data collection and Analysis: The booth study was conducted in four districts of Kabul province, two districts as control (Kalakan and Dehsaba) and two as treatment (Farza and Guldara), for baseline and end-line- a total of 625 respondents from control and 625 respondents from treatment districts were planned to be interviewed, at baseline study, from 1250 planned respondents, about 1224 have been interviewed and about 26 respondents have been missed (rejected, not completed, household vacated/destroyed) and 3 questionnaire missed by the system. The analysis was applied on 1221 respondents’ questionnaire. While at an end-line study, 1250 have been interviewed and 3 questionnaires missed by the system. The analysis was applied on 1247 respondents’ questionnaire. Following to data collection and entry, the transfer of data to the appropriate SPSS database is done for cleaning and analysis. The results of the baseline assessment were used for the bases of the data on knowledge, attitude, practice, and access to sanitary napkins, In line with the operation research ToR, the treatment districts were exposed with a series of activities including community-based health education and outreach in the target population. There is an absolute lack of awareness about sanitary napkins and its usage, in the baseline; about 56.5 % of the respondents are reported not familiar on sanitary napkins and its usage and disposal, Though, the end-line assessment shows significant differences in the level of awareness, 86.8 % of respondents are familiar about sanitary napkins and its disposal. The majority of women/girls were not aware of their menstruation before menarche-61.5 %, and about 38.5 % have information from different sources, so the information was not adequate and that they needed more insight into the topic. The baseline data shows that there are some miss-practices amongst the respondents regarding their personal hygiene including handwashing, washing of the genital areas and washing of the underwear/re-usable pads during menstruation period. As per end-line assessment data, there were significant changes in the personal hygiene (Washing practice of genital area during menstruation from 57.2%-Baseline to 83.8 %-end line). There is a similarity in disposal strategies used by the women/girls in baseline vs end-line and control and treatment districts. The study data revealed that, girls/women are having experience restriction in specific foods, physical activities, social gathering, pray, taking shower and school attendance, the end-line data shows that there are likely changes occurred in attitudes, restriction to women and girls during menstruation decreased from 91.6% at baseline to 76% at end-line study, it seems the MHM project likely impacted the community and family attitudes towards menstruation. Comparison of baseline vs end-line shows that restriction to bath and shower during menstruation is decreased by 25.2% from baseline, this difference mostly occurred in the treatment group. Overall, increases in demand of sanitary napkins usage, awareness and knowledge of girls/ women on menstruation and menstruation management, personal hygiene and health practices and individual, family and community attitudes towards menstruation and menstruation management suggest that the MHM pilot project was successful in promoting intended objectives. In order to capitalize on current successes, and prepare for a possible future rollout, implementation of the MHM concept in the country is important, so require widely advocacy at a policy level, national and international contribution and community support, there are several recommendations that come out of this analysis.
Published by: Abdul Malok Khalili, Abdul Latif Rashed, Fahima Aram, Manizha Khalili, Deeba Shekaib, Sumaira Yaftali
Author: Abdul Malok Khalili
Paper ID: V5I1-1294
Paper Status: published
Published: February 13, 2019
Eco-friendly drilling fluid water loss controlling agents
The water loss from the drilling fluid with the addition of natural additives like bagasse, natural sugar, and natural rubber was studied. The entire study is focused on improving the quality of controlling fluid loss with the effect of natural additives. The concentrations of the additives were changed to achieve the desired reasonable value of fluid loss with the help of high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) filter press which worked at the condition of 500 psi and at 300oF temperature. Rheology and various tests of these different samples were studied, and the result is tabulated in this article.
Published by: Ainul Abbas, Sathish Kumar B., Mohammed Jameem
Author: Ainul Abbas
Paper ID: V5I1-1318
Paper Status: published
Published: February 13, 2019
Exoplanets: Searching for habitable life
This paper inspects the tenability of exoplanets and that we are so near finding a possessed planet. The livable zones around stars, districts which could contain fluid water, are considered, just as the momentum exoplanet discovery capacities. It is reasoned that this field is advancing quickly with the quantity of confirmed exoplanets taking off over the most recent 5 years. This expands the datasets with which to think about the tenability factors. This has prompted arrangements of somewhere in the range of 21 and 51 possibly tenable planets. Confirming in the event that they are possessed is still past current abilities because of normal wonders giving false-positive bio-marks anyway an occupied planet could be confirmed soon.
Published by: Naveen B., Sanjiv, Ricky Jeevan
Author: Naveen B.
Paper ID: V5I1-1305
Paper Status: published
Published: February 12, 2019
Laufband Zyklus
Laufband Zyklus a German name for treadmill cycle is designed for those people who love to walk outdoor. Treadmill belt constructed on cycle and innovation named Laufband Zyklus' is made. Electronic parts are assembled and run smoothly on walking momentum. As the person walks on the treadmill belt, the belt starts up and the rear wheel starts propelling the bike in a forward direction. Laufband Zyklus is designed for walkers as the conventional treadmill, this project is the combination of best fitness device and traveling long distance without producing any of pollution,
Published by: Aditya Nalawade, Akhilesh Patil, Suyant Dharwarkar, Amit Jadhav, Sagar Pawar
Author: Aditya Nalawade
Paper ID: V5I1-1316
Paper Status: published
Published: February 12, 2019
Prevalence of sensory behaviours in normal Indian children with short sensory profile
The purpose of the study was to investigate the performance of normal Indian children on Short Sensory Profile (SSP) belong to various Age-groups (3 years, 4 years and 5-10 years), it will be useful to understand their behavior with the help of the parents/caregivers of the children. 50 normal Indian children were approached on different platforms and incorporated in the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. The sample does not represent the entire population of normal Indian children; therefore the study can be done with larger sample size. The therapist used a 5-point Likert scale to report the percentage of time their children engaged in each behavior. Based on SSP scores, 50 children showed 40% (20) typical performance, 28% (14) were found to be in the probable difference range, and 32% (16) are in the definite difference range. Forty (40%) children fall in typical performance. The most prevalent sensory processing dysfunctions involved the Tactile sensitivity (46%), Underresponsive/seek sensation (48%), and Movement sensitivity (58%), Auditory Filtering (70%), Low Energy/ weak (72%), Visual/Auditory sensitivity (62%) domains. 32% children fall into definite difference and 28% children fall in the range of probable difference. Tactile sensitivity (38%), Taste/Smell sensitivity (20%), Movement sensitivity (26%) and Underresponsive/seek sensation (30%) domains. The researcher has studied that the scores of all items, sections, and total are different than other studies but the result is the same. This variation in the scores it might be due to the different cultures in the world, it creates a need to assess the expectation, perceptions, and views of caregivers from different cultures.
Published by: Hetal Jagdishkumar Tripathi, Dr. Amitabh Dwivedi, Dr. Ranjeet Pathak
Author: Hetal Jagdishkumar Tripathi
Paper ID: V5I1-1293
Paper Status: published
Published: February 12, 2019
Students’ perceptions about a distance learning programme: A case of the open, distance and E-learning programme at Kyambogo University, Uganda
The perception of students regarding a distance education programme has implications for the quality of training because it influences their motivation and commitment to learning, helps to inform course design practices and to develop faculty trainer development programs. This paper explores students’ perceptions about an Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) programme at Kyambogo University-Uganda. A total of one hundred and fifty students were purposively and randomly selected to participate in the study. Data was collected using a researcher constructed questionnaire basing on the assumptions of Holmberg’s theory of interaction and communication. Results established that most crucial items necessary for quality distance learning education were positively perceived. However, four key items were negatively perceived, namely; timely feedback on assignments and examinations, course assessments, methods of presentation and delivery of content and lack of enough peer support. The study concluded that ODeL administrators should put emphasis on the negatively perceived items to motivate learners and improve the quality of delivery. The study recommended that trainers ensure timely feedback for assignments and examinations, the training staff be facilitated to attend regular refresher pedagogical courses, administrators to nurture practices of peer support among the students and the trainers.
Published by: Denis Kintu, Simon Wanami
Author: Denis Kintu
Paper ID: V5I1-1193
Paper Status: published
Published: February 12, 2019
