Ahmedabad City Research Articles

Exploring the Impact of Education on the Preferences for Investing in Professional Development Programs among Gen Z Individuals in Ahmedabad City

Exploring the Impact of Education on the Preferences for Investing in Professional Development Programs among Gen Z Individuals in Ahmedabad City

A Study on Customer Satisfaction Towards Allen Solly Apparels in Ahmedabad City

A Study on Customer Satisfaction Towards Allen Solly Apparels in Ahmedabad City

Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationships: A Robust Foundation for Urban Decision-Making and Flood Management: A Case Study

Ahmedabad, a city in India, experiences varying climatic patterns and is prone to extreme rainfall and relies on established intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) relationships for critical infrastructure planning and flood management. While the city has existing IDF relationships, these curves were established some time ago and still lack well-established IDF Curves. To fill this research gap this study is dedicated to the development of IDF curves for Ahmedabad City, utilizing 45 years of rainfall data (1978 to 2022) sourced from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) making our study a pioneering effort in this direction. Employing frequency analysis methodologies, the relationships between rainfall intensity, storm duration, and return periods were established. IDF curves were generated for durations of 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes, and 1, 2, 6, 12 and 24 hours for Ahmedabad City. Short-term rainfall intensities were derived from daily rainfall values using the IMD formula. The empirical approach, Gumbel distribution, and Log Pearson Type-III distribution were applied. The Gumbel method tends to produce slightly higher rainfall intensities for shorter return periods, while the LPT III method exhibits the opposite pattern for longer return periods, such as 25, 50, and 100 years. In general, both approaches yield closely matching results across most return periods. The IDF curves produced in this study offer a versatile set of rainfall scenarios for diverse applications, including the design and modification of hydraulic structures, stormwater management infrastructure, and flood mitigation systems in Ahmedabad City. The outcomes of this research contribute not only to filling a crucial research gap but also empower decision-makers and urban planners with updated and reliable data crucial for enhancing the city’s resilience against extreme rainfall events.

A comparative analysis of user experience and satisfaction on Zomato and Swiggy in Ahmedabad and Rajkot city

A comparative analysis of user experience and satisfaction on Zomato and Swiggy in Ahmedabad and Rajkot city

A Study of Delirium in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Ahmedabad City of Gujarat

Abstract Background: There are many risk factors for the development of delirium. According to the definition given by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, delirium is defined as “disturbances in attention and awareness over a short period of time, representations of changes from baseline attention, and awareness with a tendency to fluctuate over a period of time.” Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of risk factors among patients of delirium in a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients of delirium in a tertiary care hospital of the city of Ahmedabad using the Confusional Assessment Method-Severity scale and sociodemographic questionnaire. A total of 100 patients were recruited in the study. The analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 2019. Results: In the study, we found that the majority of patients of delirium were of age >65 years, males, suffering from cerebrovascular illness, and having dementia. It was reported from the study that the majority patients of delirium were admitted to the intensive care unit and having a prolonged hospital stay. Conclusions: Identification of risk factors and early intervention can have better outcomes in patients suffering from delirium and lead to better prognosis.

To Study the Consumer Perception Towards Wedding Planners Among Residents of Ahmedabad City

To Study the Consumer Perception Towards Wedding Planners Among Residents of Ahmedabad City

An Experimental Study to Assess Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Level of Depression among IT Employees in Selected IT Companies of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat State

Background: The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of music therapy on the degree of depression experienced by IT workers in a subset of Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, IT organizations.Materials and Methods: Pre-experimental research methodology and a single group pre- and post-test study design were employed. It was conducted with 40 IT workers who met the inclusion requirements. The sampling strategy employed was non-probability purposive sampling. Beck’s Depression Inventory-II was the instrument used to gather data and determine the degree of depression experienced by a subset of IT workers from a subset of IT organizations. Using the test-retest approach, the reliability of the Beck Depression Inventory-II was calculated, and the result was 0.92.Analysis and Interpretation: The mean difference was found to be 5.0, with the mean pre-test score being 22.83 and the mean post-test score being 17.83. It demonstrates that there was a substantial difference between the mean pre-test and post-test scores. At the 0.05 level of significance, the tabulated “t” value is 1.685 and the computed “t” value is 19.949. There is a difference between the computed and tabulated “t” values. As a result, the research hypothesis was supported and the null hypothesis was rejected.Conclusion: The results showed that music therapy is useful in lowering IT workers’ depression levels.

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on fire safety measures in terms of knowledge and expressed practice among the nursing students of selected nursing colleges of Ahmedabad city

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on fire safety measures in terms of knowledge and expressed practice among the nursing students of selected nursing colleges of Ahmedabad city

Awareness, perception and practices regarding oral health among school-going adolescents in Ahmedabad City, India

Objective. The study aimed to assess the awareness, perception, and practices regarding oral health among school-going adolescents in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat, India. Materials and methods. A total of 600 school-attending adolescents with a mean age of 14.2 ± 1.19 years were enrolled. Ten schools (five public and five private schools) were selected randomly. They were interviewed by using a face-to-face questionnaire which comprised 13 items. Out of 13 questions four questions were related to awareness, four questions were related to attitude, and five questions were related to the practice of oral health. The statistical association between the two genders, age groups, and between public and private schools was determined using the Chi-square test. Results. Most of the participants were aware of the number of permanent teeth present; however they were unaware of the number of primary teeth, and the effect of sugar and tobacco consumption on oral health. Male and private school-going students had better knowledge compared to females and government school students... A total of 73% of the participants brushed their teeth twice daily. Tooth pain was the most common reason (49.7%) for visiting a dentist. 44.7% of them visit the dentist only when needed while 23.5% visit the dentist every 6 months for regular check-ups. Conclusion. The findings of the study conclude that oral health-related awareness, perception, and practices of adolescent students were not satisfactory. Hence, there is a need for regular oral health education for adolescents, as well as their parents and school teachers, which could impart a better and long-lasting understanding of oral health awareness, which in turn will reflect better oral health-related practices.

A Cross-sectional study on Out-of-Pocket expenditure towards Immunization and its consequences faced by families with under-five Children Residing at one of the Cities of Western India

Background: When immunization of under-five children results in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE), it affects motivation of parents for vaccination inversely. Objectives: To assess determinants affecting preference for specific/mixed type of health facilities and to estimate out-of-pocket expenditure towards immunization of under-five children. To assess opinion of participants for prevention/decreasing OOPE towards immunization. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted at one of zones of Ahmedabad city, selected by simple random sampling. Following technique of “30×7 cluster survey” with necessary house-hold information received from Municipal Corporation, selection of 7 children was pursued from each cluster reaching to sample-size of 210 (30 X 7). Results: Of 211 children included in study, 124(58.77%), 68(32.23%) and 19(9%) had taken immunization services from government, private and mixed variety respectively. Majority of families (110, 88.71%) preferring government healthcare-facility for immunization incurred expenses <5000 INR/child as while in other two groups, all beneficiaries had expensed>5000 INR/child. Conclusions: Determinants like child’s gender, parents’ education, Type of family, Socio-economic status, delivery place of child and occupation of father had statistically significant association with preferred place of vaccination. Fixation of upper ceiling-limit of vaccines which are recommended by pediatricians but not covered in government run program was one of suggestions.

A step towards sustainability in current dental practice: a cross sectional study

Background: Preservation of planet should be of utmost importance. All practicing dentists collectively produce an amount of waste which can turn out to be extremely harmful to the environment. Biomedical waste management and eco-friendly approach in dental practice should be leveraged for a better future. Aim was to assess the changing trends regarding biomedical waste management and eco-friendly approach in regular practice among dentists of Ahmedabad. Methods: A questionnaire-based study consisting of 17 questions was conducted among practicing dentists of Ahmedabad city. A total of 301 dentists voluntarily participated in the study. Results: Most of the practicing dentists (98.7%) were aware about the biomedical waste management categories and 90.4% were known to the colour coding system used for waste segregation and disposal. A standard method of mercury waste management and sharps disposal was practiced by 53.7% and 88.4% of total participants respectively. Most of the participants were using disposable suction tips (91.6%) and disposable syringes (98.9%). However, 71.6% and 28.4% participants were using autoclavable patient drape, head cap and mask. Conclusions: Comparison based on experience revealed that dentists with lesser experience are more prone to having eco-friendly choices. Comparison based on qualification revealed that paediatric dentists were having the least eco-friendly approach in regular practice compared to other groups. Concept of eco-friendly dentistry was familiar to majority of the dentists but, use of various eco-friendly alternatives were not preferred equally by all dentists.

Preservation and Handling Practices of Household Drinking Water in Ahmedabad city with special reference to Bacterial Contamination and Diarrheal Episode in Children: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Safe drinking water is essential for healthy human life. Presence of coliform organism, E. coli in particular, has been found to be the most specific bacteriological indicator of faecal contamination. Studying their preservation and handling practices of household drinking water, its contamination and diarrheal episodes in children is very necessary for hygiene promotion intervention. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at urban field practice area of community medicine department B.J.M.C, Ahmedabad in year 2020-2021. Total 168 Drinking water samples were collected from each household and tested at microbiology department. Information regarding household characteristics, preservation and handling practices of drinking water were gathered from mother using pre-tested and pre-designed proforma. Data were entered in Microsoft excel and analysed using Epi-info Software. Result: Out of 168 households studied, 165(98.2%) households used matka / earthen pot and 161(95.8%) used narrow necked covered container to preserve drinking water. Only in 10 (5.8%) households’ water was filtered with folded cotton cloth at the time of collection. 101 (60%) water containers did have tap while 67 (39.8%) didn’t have it. 4/168 (2.3%) samples were bacteriologically not acceptable for drinking purpose. Conclusion: Narrow necked coveredmatka (earthen pot) was the most commonly used container to preserve drinking water. Though prevalence of bacterial contamination and ADD episodes in under five child were low due to pre-treated piped water supply, diarrhoeal morbidity is more in household where broad necked, non tapped containers used. Education of mother has positive impact on preservation and handling practices of drinking water. Keywords: Preservation, Handling, Drinking water, Coliform, Diarrheal episode, Under 5 children

An Empirical Analysis of Factors Influencing Investor Participation in IPOs

Investing in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) is a significant financial decision that can yield substantial returns but also involves inherent risks. This study delves into the crucial factors that influence investor participation in IPOs and highlights the importance of considering elements such as the financial performance of the company, the economic conditions of the country, the company's product line, and the quality of its management. The research objectives encompass the analysis of these factors and an examination of the relationship between the investors' profiles, which include variables like gender, age, monthly income, occupation, and education, and their attitudes towards IPOs. The study, with a sample size of 200 investors based in Ahmedabad city, aims to provide valuable insights into the decision-making processes of investors and contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics governing IPO investments. This research is relevant not only for investors but also for companies planning to go public and for regulatory authorities seeking to enhance the transparency and efficiency of IPO markets.

STATUS OF SELECTED WETLANDS IN AHMEDABAD

A wetland ecosystem covers about 5-10% of the earth's land. Wetlands play a significant role in the world’s economy but they suffer from several threats from various influencing factors. Wetlands are destroyed due to the expansion of human activities and their effect on living and non-living organisms. Studies highlight the reasons for wetland degradation, and also which types of issues need to be addressed. Wetlands are the most important ecosystem on earth, and to control wetland degradation, it is essential to improve special laws and regulations and be aware of people to conserve ecosystems. The present study reveals that the total water bodies are decreasing due to urbanization recorded in the Ahmedabad city of Gujarat state, India.

Structural form for inherent seismic safety: Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, India

Seismic safety evaluation and performance assessment of existing structures provides an avenue to explore the value of the uniqueness of the structural design of many distinctive historic monuments, which thereby becomes a critical aspect of structural engineering research. Many historic structures have good seismic performance intrinsically incorporated through a careful choice of structural form, orientation of principal load-carrying elements and robustness of their structural design. The Sardar Vallabhai Patel Stadium situated in the city of Ahmedabad is a uniquely designed iconic structure of twentieth-century India. Designed by the architect Charles Correa and structural engineer Mahendra Raj, this historic structure is the first stadium in India to have a cantilevered roof structure. The stadium has been included in the ‘2020 World Monuments Watch’, which includes structures that have significant historical significance and contemporary social impact. Accordingly, the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) has included this structure among 13 significant twentieth-century buildings that receive the ‘Keeping It Modern’ grants as part of the Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative by GCI. This work looks at presenting a structural appraisal of this iconic stadium and performing a seismic assessment of the structure to explore the fundamental load paths and investigate their adequacy in ensuring seismic safety.

(In)visible Subjects: Pranlal Patel's Women at Work in Ahmedabad, India, 1937

Approximately one hundred photographs of women at work in the city of Ahmedabad, India, were taken in 1937 by Pranlal K. Patel, at the request of the premier women's social reform organization, the Jyoti Sangh. Rather than depicting women's contributions as peripheral to the productivity of Ahmedabad's economic life and isolated from the public, Patel pictured women as subjects working in the city's major marketplaces and as integral to the city's industrial productivity. This article argues that historical photography may provide what Elizabeth Edwards terms a “historiographical think-space” that challenges conventional historical sources and the narratives they produce. By engaging Ariella Azoulay's ethical spectators in the civil contract of photography, historians can use historical photography to confront the historical roots of inequality that shape our world today.

Protecting heritage: Insights into effective flood management using green infrastructure in a highly urbanized environment

Developing flood resilience in heritage cities is an exigent challenge of rapidly urbanizing cities of the Global South. While Green Infrastructure (GI) intervention is generally considered an important flood adaptation measure, the limited space availability combined with complex urban hydrodynamics makes the objective assessment of its efficacy challenging. Our study addresses this by integrating a 1D-2D hydrodynamic model with high-resolution remote sensing datasets, including satellite imageries derived from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 and flood levels obtained from field surveys to generate contextualized urban flood maps that consider the constraints of heavily urbanized land areas in the city of Ahmedabad, a rapidly urbanizing historic city in western parts of India. Historically, this city has not been flood-prone, but the high intensity of urbanization is rendering the city extremely vulnerable to flooding risks. We investigate the efficacy of four individual Green Infrastructure(GI) facilities in managing urban stormwater based on contextual space and resource availability. The efficiency is quantified based on runoff reduction coefficient, flood extent, and peak flood depth metrics. The results show that permeable pavements are the most efficient, reducing flood volume and flooded area by 23% and 1.5%, respectively. However, these benefits were marginal, challenging the current understanding. Our findings underscore the necessity for location-specific GI solutions in urban flood risk management.

Determine the Knowledge and Attitude about Covid-19 Vaccines among the People of Rural Area of Ahmedabad City

Determine the Knowledge and Attitude about Covid-19 Vaccines among the People of Rural Area of Ahmedabad City

Effect of Smartphone Usage and Quality of Sleep in Physiotherapy Student in Ahmedabad City: An Observational Study

Introduction: Increasing Smartphone use has led to the Smartphone addiction as a behavioral addiction with detrimental effects on health. This phenomenon has not been widely studied in the Indian context. This study aims to assess the correlation between Smartphone addiction and Quality of Sleep-in physiotherapy students in Ahmadabad city. Methodology: This observational analytical study included 214 physiotherapy students who studied in different physiotherapy colleges in Ahmadabad city. Written informed consent was taken from those willing to participate and fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and was included in the study. Assessment was done according to the proforma. Each student’s individual filled Smart phone addiction scale (SAS) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) respectively. Results: In present study 82% students were addicted with Smartphone whereas 18% students were non-addicted with Smartphone. 72% students have poor sleepers whereas 28% students have good sleepers. The moderate positive correlation between of Smartphone addiction and Quality of Sleep among physiotherapy students in Ahmadabad city. Conclusion: This study showed that inordinate use of smartphone is prevalent among physiotherapy students and is related to poor sleep quality. Proper sleep is a must for physiotherapy students as acquiring professional-level learning as well as clinical skill is crucial for them. In physiotherapy students poor sleep quality can have its impact on various areas such as efficacy, mental and physical health. Keywords: Quality of Sleep, Smartphone, Physiotherapy

Vision-based investigation of road traffic and violations at urban roundabout in India using UAV video: A case study

In the past decade, the number of vehicles in India has increased exponentially; however, road infrastructure has not scaled proportionately. As a result, road traffic problems such as congestion on urban roads, dangerous traffic violations, and road accidents have increased significantly. Due to limited road infrastructure, traffic violations (human errors) have intensified in densely populated urban areas. This paper presents a case study (at a multi-lane urban roundabout in Ahmedabad city, India) and the methodology based on computer vision to investigate road traffic and violations using drone/UAV-based aerial video. You Only Look Once-YOLOv7 is used for vehicle detection, and Simple Online and Real Time Tracking-SORT for tracking vehicles. Our methodology divides the road scene (roundabout) into certain zones. We then formulated the dictionary, which maps the traffic violations under Motor Vehicle Driving Regulations - MVDR/ Motor Vehicle Act - MVA and the movement of the vehicle (zone traversal sequences). Using the zone-based methodology, we could also probe other road traffic data such as the count of vehicles, speed of vehicles, rate of traffic flow, and congestion. Based on our results, we also infer some of the possible causes of traffic violations in terms of problems/limitations of road infrastructure. As per our analysis, around 23.26% of vehicles committed traffic violations. We detected traffic violations related to lane indiscipline, driving against the authorized flow of traffic, parking violations, and over-speeding within the roundabout. Our methodology of investigating road traffic and violations can be used for road infrastructure improvement, law enforcement drives, and policy making, for road traffic safety, in developing and densely populated countries.