Pune Research Articles

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Practice and Attitude of Behavioral Risk Factors of Diabetes and Hypertension in Adults of Selected area of Pune City

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Practice and Attitude of Behavioral Risk Factors of Diabetes and Hypertension in Adults of Selected area of Pune City

A way to sustainable development of a slum rehabilitation residential project through building information model

Sustainable development in the construction industry majorly relies on energy consumption and CO2 emissions. It has been well proven that building contribute to majority of energy consumption. Also, orienting the building as per sun path, providing insulation to external elements of the building helps in reducing the energy consumption of a building. But desired orientation and providing additional insulation may not be always possible especially to a slum rehabilitation project. Thus, choosing appropriate materials especially external wall material which is crucial for heat gain inside the building is important. Considering a case of Slum Rehabilitation residential project situated in Pune city, G+2 model is created using Building Information modelling tools (Revit, Autodesk Insight) with actual material usage on the existing project based on survey. This study focuses on reducing the energy consumption by choosing appropriate wall material considering cost, CO2 emission, and energy analysis. The matrix providing energy consumption, cost and CO2 emission for the considered wall alternatives will help to choose optimum option for wall having benefits to a project like lesser energy consumption, cost and lower CO2emissions. The outcome will help the developers and slum rehabilitation authority to reduce the energy usage and thus CO2 emissions and cost to deliver energy flexible and low carbon building at optimum cost.

Geo-physical seasonal deviations of land use, terrain analysis, and water cooling effect on the surface temperature of Pune city

Abstract Urban heat islands are hotter than rural places. Sustainable urban growth and improving urban environments need understanding Urban Heat Island (UHI) causes and finding effective mitigation techniques. This research examines the seasonal deviations in surface temperatures for the UHI effect in Pune, India, focusing on land use patterns and water body cooling. Land use categorization included residential, commercial, industrial, vegetation, and open spaces. The research studied the cooling potential and temperature variance by distance from water bodies in the form of lakes, rivers, and ponds. These aquatic bodies have surface and ambient temperature sensors. Roads, soil, commercial areas, residential areas, industrial areas, and vegetation have all shown increases in NDBI, ranging from 15.84 to 36.45%. Urban regions with heat accumulation and dissipation have been revealed by DEM and contour maps. The research found that the water bodies have a cooling effect on LST till the distance of 350 m. The research finds hotter places and shows how natural features mitigate UHI by analyzing land use patterns and water body cooling. The findings emphasize the significance of green areas and water bodies in urban design and development to improve Pune's climate resilience and inhabitability.

Case Study on River Pollution of Pune City and Waste Management

Case Study on River Pollution of Pune City and Waste Management

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Awareness Program on Knowledge of Sarcopenia and Its Prevention among the Senior Age Group of Pashan Zone of Pune City

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Awareness Program on Knowledge of Sarcopenia and Its Prevention among the Senior Age Group of Pashan Zone of Pune City

An empirical study of 4P’s of marketing strategies of agrochemical companies in and around Pune city.

The purpose of this study is to look into the impact of marketing mix (MM) factors (product, price, place or distribution, and promotion) on boosting product promotion effectiveness and their involvement in reducing difficulties inside the company. The primary goals of this paper are to explore the theoretical aspects of MM, to provide some viewpoints for researchers, and to provide some instructions for the marketing department of agrochemical Company’s innovations. To measure the impact of promotion on the marketing of its product, the researchers used the main related academic resources from university libraries and the internet, and they designed and distributed questionnaires to a random sample of agrochemical companies for customers and employees.
 The following are the key conclusions of this paper:
 
 The promotion has a very high impact in terms of increasing product sales.
 Product distribution can have a favourable impact on consumer satisfaction.
 The company's promotion approach has a very positive impact on growing product sales.
 
 According to the researchers, the company should increase the level of promotion in its activities and departments, and expanding sales points is critical, thus the company's distribution policies should be improved.

Regression equations for peak expiratory flow rate in children aged 5-10 years of Western Maharashtra, India: a cross-sectional study

Background: Incidence of pulmonary diseases in urban children is on the rise. Peak expiratory flow rate, a component of pulmonary function tests, is a useful measure for initial pulmonary assessment. It is easily implementable on large population due to its simplicity. Studies presenting such data for Indian children are severely lacking, as PEFR is anthropometric, population and region specific. The present study aimed to establish an equation for predicting PEFR in urban children in Pune city in western Maharashtra, India. Methods: The cross-sectional study was done in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Children from different schools were selected by cluster sampling. The number of participants screened was 2100 of which 1760 were selected. Best of three readings of PEFR was recorded for each child using an EU Scale Peak Flow meter (Breath-O meter, Cipla). Anthropometric data like height, weight, chest expansion, waist/hip ratio were measured and BMI was calculated along with PEFR of each child. Results: Out of the 1760 children included in the study 933 (53%) were boys and 827 (47%) were girls. The stepwise regression analyses were carried out using age, height, weight and waist/hip ratio as predictor variables. Conclusions: Final regression equation was derived using height. Approximately 80% of the data was used for prediction of regression equation and remaining 20% data was used as a control group to validate the derived equation. The regression equation formulated shall offer a predicted PEFR value as guideline for healthcare workers in Pune city, Maharashtra, India.

Digital Marketing and Its Effect on Growth of Small Business in Select Areas of Pune City with special reference to Home Care Products


 
 
 
 The main purpose of this research paper is to identify the effect of digital marketing on small business. In present time every business has digitalized and using online platform to promote business. Study reveals even small pan shop owners as well as “Bhajiwala” collect payment through paytm, googlepay which indicates that how digital world has affected to business community. Digital Marketing provides cost effective solution to promote company products and enhances the reach to target customers in most efficient manner. This paper also addresses the issues related to their growth, brand acceptance and recognition and in the development of trust factor among customers. In present research previous research work has been examined and questionnaire to collect the primary data was developed. Study is limited to 117 small scale business working in the vicinity of select areas of Pune city are considered which includes small traders and manufactures.
 
 Research Methodology:
 In present research paper convenience sampling method is used and data was collected through online and offline mode. Collected data was analyzed and evaluated by using descriptive statistics and relevant statistical test were applied to test the hypothesis.
 
 
 
 

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme regarding attention deficit hyper activity disorder on knowledge among primary teachers

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (dsm-5) as a repeated pattern of symptoms that can be recognized in childhood; it presents as inattention and/or hyperactivity- impulsivity (American psychiatric association, 2013). In recent years, the prevalence rate of this disorder has significantly increased among school-aged children (Richardson et al., 2015). According to the centers for disease control and prevention (2017), the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among children between the ages of 4 and 17 has repeatedly risen, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11.0% between 2011 and 2012. Subjects and Methods: The study was Quantitative research approach in nature. Pre experimental one group pre-test posttest Design was chosen for this study. The study was conducted among 30 primary school teachers in selected schools of selected in Pune city. It also aimed at find association between pre-test study findings with selected demographic variables by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Highly statistically significant difference was noticed between before and after structured teaching program regarding attention deficit hyper activity disorder on knowledge among primary teachers. A significant change was found after the structured teaching program. Conclusion: Implementation of structured teaching program regarding attention deficit hyper activity disorder among primary school teachers has a positive effect on improving their knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Recommendation: The study recommended continuous education provided for all primary school teachers working and make primary school teachers updated of new knowledge. Implementation of structured teaching program regarding attention deficit hyper activity disorder among primary school teachers.

Genomic surveillance reveals early detection and transition of delta to omicron lineages of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater treatment plants of Pune, India.

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the urgency for rapid public health surveillance methods to detect and monitor the transmission of infectious diseases. The wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has emerged as a promising tool for proactive analysis and quantification of infectious pathogens within a population before clinical cases emerge. In the present study, we aimed to assess the trend and dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants using a longitudinal approach. Our objective included early detection and monitoring of these variants to enhance our understanding of their prevalence and potential impact. To achieve our goals, we conducted real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Illumina sequencing on 442 wastewater (WW) samples collected from 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Pune city, India, spanning from November 2021 to April 2022. Our comprehensive analysis identified 426 distinct lineages representing 17 highly transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2. Notably, fragments of Omicron variant were detected in WW samples prior to its first clinical detection in Botswana. Furthermore, we observed highly contagious sub-lineages of the Omicron variant, including BA.1 (~28%), BA.1.X (1.0-72%), BA.2 (1.0-18%), BA.2.X (1.0-97.4%) BA.2.12 (0.8-0.25%), BA.2.38 (0.8-1.0%), BA.2.75 (0.01-0.02%), BA.3 (0.09-6.3%), BA.4 (0.24-0.29%), and XBB (0.01-21.83%), with varying prevalence rates. Overall, the present study demonstrated the practicality of WBE in the early detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants, which could help track future outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2. Such approaches could be implicated in monitoring infectious agents before they appear in clinical cases.

Effectiveness of Resiliency and Recovery Program on Compassion Fatigue among Nursing Officers working in selected Hospitals in India.

The study objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of Resiliency and Recovery Program on Compassion Fatigue level of Nursing Officer from selected hospitals of Pune City (India). The study used a quasi-experimental approach involving single group pre-test and post-test design. 100 nursing officers, working in selected hospitals of Pune city, who were willing to participate were selected using non probability convenience sampling. The data was collected using The Professional Quality of Life Scale: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue (ProQoL) Version 5 of Stamm. The study included pre-test, resiliency and recovery program and post-test. Resiliency and Recovery Program is an intervention aiming to develop five resiliency skills or antibodies including (a) self-regulation, (b) perceptual maturation, (c) intentionality, (d) self-care and (e) connection and support. Statistically significant difference was revealed between the pre-test and post-test score means: Compassion Satisfaction (pre-test = 28.50 to post-test = 31.0; t-18.6671, p<0.001), Burn-out (pre-test = 35.2 to post-test = 31.7; t-15.00, p<0.001), and Secondary Traumatic Stress (pre-test = 37.4 to post-test = 33.07; t-14.8996, p<0.001). Resiliency and Recovery Program had a significant impact on Compassion Fatigue, leading to an increase in Compassion Satisfaction, and a reduction in Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress. Inculcating Resiliency skills in nursing officers can help them in reducing compassion fatigue and thus aids in health promotion.

Impact of innovative marketing strategy behind Balaji wafers brand profitability in Pune city

Balaji Wafers' success attributed to its innovative marketing strategies, which include word-of-mouth advertising, quality control checks, and a dedication to sustainability. The company's regional focus and distribution strategy may be responsible for its leadership in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Balaji has succeeded in growing its market share by offering a greater selection of goods and services at competitive prices. Current trends should be included, social media platforms should be used actively, and sustainable practises should be used. The Innovation Adoption Curve clearly shows Balaji's astute product strategies. Future growth is possible if local as well as Internaltional presence is maximised, undiscovered markets are investigated, and corporate social responsibility is given top priority. The importance of consumer-centric marketing as a crucial element in establishing long-term success in fiercely competitive industries is highlighted by this case study.

Quality of life and vision assessment with scleral lenses in keratoconus.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the visual outcomes and improvement in quality of life (QOL) of patients with keratoconus with scleral lenses. In this prospective study, 14 patients (28 eyes) with bilateral keratoconus were fitted with scleral lenses (McAsfeer 16.00 mm) in Pune city, Maharashtra, India. Uncorrected visual acuity (VA), best spectacle-corrected VA, and VA with scleral lenses were evaluated. The patients were given the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI VFQ-25) for judging the QOL, before and after using scleral lenses for 3 months. The mean uncorrected VA of the 14 patients with a mean age of 28.64 ± 6.57 years was 1.18 ± 0.19 logMAR. Best spectacle-corrected high-contrast VA improved from 0.47 ± 0.25 logMAR to 0.03 ± 0.07 logMAR with scleral lenses (P < 0.001). Best spectacle-corrected low-contrast VA improved from 0.68 ± 0.22 logMAR to 00.47 ± 0.10 logMAR with scleral lenses (P < 0.001). Along with the increase in overall median scores on the NEI VFQ-25 from 1735 to 2930 points (P < 0.001), the distance and near activities (P < 0.001), vision-specific mental health (P < 0.002), social functioning (P < 0.004), and driving (P < 0.005) improved after using scleral lenses for 3 months. Scleral lenses can be an effective and safe management option for patients with keratoconus leading to an improved vision and QOL.

Automatic urban feature extraction using rule-based object-oriented classification: a case study of parts of Pune city, Maharashtra, India

Automatic urban feature extraction using rule-based object-oriented classification: a case study of parts of Pune city, Maharashtra, India

Minimum Spanning Tree of Stations on Proposed Pune City to Nashik City Railway Route Network in Maharashtra State

Minimum Spanning Tree of Stations on Proposed Pune City to Nashik City Railway Route Network in Maharashtra State

Assessing the Impact of GST Implementation on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Survey-Based Analysis

This research paper aims to investigate the effects of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pune city. The GST, which was introduced with the intent of simplifying the tax structure, has had a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. However, the focus of this study is on SMEs, which often face unique challenges and opportunities concerning GST compliance. Using survey techniques, this research has gathered data from SME owners and operators to understand their perceptions, challenges, and experiences related to GST. The findings of this study are providing valuable insights into the real-world implications of GST on SMEs and are guiding policymakers and business owners in making informed decisions.

Knowledge Regarding Adolescent Health among Teenage Girls in a View to Develop Information Booklet

The WHO considered adolescents people between 10 to 19 years of age. Adolescence is one of the most speedy and formative phases of human life, and the characteristic physical, cognitive, social, emotional and sexual growth is part of the adolescence phase. It required more attention in national growth policies, programs and plans. It is important that adolescents should have adequate knowledge regarding their health. Considering this fact, the current study is being undertaken. The aim of the study is to assess knowledge about adolescent health among the teenage girls with view to develop information booklet. The research approach adopted for the current study was non- experimental descriptive approach. The study was conducted on teenage girls from selected schools of Pune city. Simple random sampling technique was used to select samples (n= 200). A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from teenage girls which was validated by the experts and reliability was calculated. Formal permission was taken from IEC, BV(DU)CON, Pune to conduct the study and the same was obtained from selected schools under the study. The collected data was processed and analyzed using frequency and distribution method and association was calculated using Fisher test. Majority findings (80.5%) teenage girls were having good knowledge regarding adolescent health. Though majority (80.5%) teenage girls were having good knowledge regarding adolescent health ( reproductive and mental health). Few grey areas are still to highlighted and appropriated education need to be given, these areas were; first menstruation (44.5%), Estragon, androgen and progesterone (46.5%), female sex character (27.0%), sign of puberty (26.5%), late onset of menarche (29.0%), contraceptive pills (20.5%), suicidal thought (84.5%), cause by identify crisis and poor self-esteem (90.0%).

A passive ‘One Health’ surveillance system to track canine rabies in urban India

Abstract Robust and widely implementable ‘One Health’ surveillance systems are required to detect and control the spread of zoonotic infectious diseases. Using technological tools coupled with a rapid field response and rapid diagnostics can help in the surveillance of deadly diseases such as rabies, even in densely populated urban areas. Here, we describe the use of an animal rescue system (Hawk Data Pro) that was adapted as a passive surveillance tool for rabies in a large metropolis in India. We used a Webline and helpline that reported injured or sick animals to an animal rescue facility to determine possible rabies cases in street animals in Pune city in western India. Suspected rabid animals were tested using lateral flow assays and this information was used to direct awareness materials on rabies as well as in conducting mass dog vaccinations in areas that reported multiple cases. Over a ~4-year period, we received over 90,700 calls or reports, of which 1162 calls were for suspected rabies cases in dogs, and 6 for other animals (cats, goats and cattle). Of these, 749 dogs and 4 other animals tested positive for rabies. Most of the cases were reported from the densely human-populated central Pune region. In response, ~21,000 people were provided with educational materials on post-bite management, and ~23,000 dogs were vaccinated. We show that the adoption of the Hawk Data Pro system as a passive surveillance tool allowed us to document an ongoing outbreak of rabies in a large metropolis in India. Such systems can be modified or adapted to other areas as well to meet the surveillance and reporting requirements of the WHO’s Zeroby30 strategy to eliminate rabies globally. One Health impact statement India is a priority country for the action plan for rabies elimination by 2030. Yet, systematic surveillance for rabies in the primary reservoir remains weak. Here, we showcase a collaboration with an animal welfare organization and adaptation of their bespoke animal rescue system for passive surveillance of rabies in dogs and other animals in Pune city in western India. This method allowed us to improve the detection of potentially rabid animals, rapidly ensure post-exposure prophylaxis and provide awareness materials for exposed human victims. To the best of our knowledge, this collaboration between scientists and civil society organizations resulted in the detection of the largest number of rabies cases reported in an urban area anywhere in the world. The use of this system highlights the scope of the problem in urban India and also provides practical guidance on how to improve surveillance using basic technological tools.

The Work to Make Piecework Work: An Ethnographic Study of Food Delivery Work in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This paper considers food delivery work as a form of piecework that is conducted via a particular workflow system -- the food delivery platform and its delivery app. We offer an ethnographic account of food delivery labor during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Indian city of Pune. Our inquiry is focused on (1) the workflow that structures food delivery work and (2) how economic considerations shape how workers work with and around the workflow. Our findings depict both the workflow that structures the delivery work and the efforts workers make beyond it to deal with contingencies and unexpected requirements they encounter on the ground. We recognize the workers' efforts as essential to make the workflow work but also to make the piecework arrangement work for them. We highlight how, in this setting, money is not just the motivation for engaging in gig work; rather, economic considerations infuse every aspect of the work process. Acknowledging the distinct shape gig work takes in a Global South context, our study highlights the value of in-depth,in situ understandings of how gig workers' economic considerations are entangled with their interactions with the technology that structures their work. Our key contribution lies in mapping outthe workflow of piecework andthe work to make piecework work, specifically in a Global South setting, by drawing upon classic CSCW themes around workflows and piecework to strengthen the contemporary scholarly discussion concerning gig work.

Travel Demand Model for the Purpose of Education, Pune City, India

Travel Demand Model for the Purpose of Education, Pune City, India