Udaipur City Research Articles

Raw Water Sources and Water Supply Systems in the Udaipur City

Raw Water Sources and Water Supply Systems in the Udaipur City

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Glasgow Coma Scale among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital of Udaipur City

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Glasgow Coma Scale among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital of Udaipur City

Evaluation of Socio-demographic Profile, Working Condition and Health of E-rickshaw Drivers in Udaipur City

Evaluation of Socio-demographic Profile, Working Condition and Health of E-rickshaw Drivers in Udaipur City

Characteristics of bird niches in a small Indian city: effect of migratory status, season, and environment variables

Abstract Small tropical and sub-tropical cities frequently retain considerable and diverse green spaces. Such cities can house diverse bird assemblages but these species face conditions varying both spatially (habitats and human activity spread out unequally) and temporally (influx of migratory birds, seasonally varying weather). How do urban birds cope with such conditions? More specifically, do migratory species vary from resident ones in their requirements, and how do resident species deal with variations in conditions? To address these questions, we used an ordination technique, the Outlying Mean Index (OMI), to estimate niche characteristics (OMI, tolerance, and residual tolerance) of 74 resident and migratory bird species in the tourism-dominated Udaipur city, India, across three seasons during 2019–20 using 16 variables that incorporated human presence, land use and trees. OMIs indicated high residual tolerance suggesting that measured variables were inadequate to fully characterize urban bird niches. Contrary to predictions, birds grouped by feeding guilds had similar niche metrics both within and across seasons. Also contrary to predictions, migratory species had more generalized niches relative to resident species. Bird niches were most influenced by trees, effects due to other natural habitats (open areas, scrublands, wetlands) were weaker, and human-related variables (cattle, built-up area, people, vehicles) had the weakest influence. Seasonal niche characteristics computed for 41 resident species suggested that individual species coped with changing conditions differently. Conservation of bird assemblages in small cities will require preservation of city-wide habitat diversity alongside spatially restricting urbanization.

Monitoring of Noise Pollution Level during Working and Non-Working Day at Transport Stations, Udaipur, India

Noise is a serious pollutant. In the present study, Railway Station and Bus Stop are selected in Udaipur city of India. The selected site offers a wide difference in human activities. In the framework of the baseline noise assessment, screening of all the selected sites was through an appropriate sound meter application. The data were collected on one working and one non-working day. The assessment of a single day was divided into five phases, for half an hour. It was seen that the level of noise was higher at the Bus station than that of Railroad station. The value of disturbance index was likewise noticed higher at the Bus station than Railroad station. At the Bus station frequency of noise was recorded high at early afternoon as well as additionally at the night time and is least at morning. While at the Railroad Station, level of noise was most extreme at morning and is least during night. Hence the current study shows how transport station causes the clamor contamination. In the current analysis, noise levels at all sites sampled at various times of the day were typically found to be in a wide range, with bus station showing more noise pollution than railway station and that is also in the noon and night time and is least at morning time. This happens as a result of a number of factors, including congested and overcrowded roads, poorly managed traffic, and road development operations

Advancing Nuclear Energy: Generation-IV and Small Modular Reactors in Nuclear Waste Management & Recycling Technology (A Short Review)

Nuclear energy remains a promising solution for a sustainable energy future, yet the challenge of managing radioactive waste has hindered its full potential.This article explores how Generation-IV and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are revolutionizing nuclear waste management and recycling.

Effectiveness of Informational Booklet on knowledge of Interventional Strategies regarding Internet overuse among Students of Selected Degree Colleges in Udaipur city (Rajasthan)

Internet overuse poses a serious risk to students and teenagers in the form of decreased face-to-face interaction, reduced outdoor creativity, cyberbullying, wastage of time, abandonment of family, invasion of privacy, lack of sleep, reduced physical activity, low morale, psychological blocks, elimination of book reading, etc., all of which have an adverse effect on relationships, increased anxiety, and excessive online spending1. In the current study, information was gathered on what degree college students in Udaipur knew about interventional strategies on internet overuse and when the usage needed to be reduced through the reading of an informational booklet. A simple non-probability random selection method was used to choose a sample of 169 students. Once the information booklet was distributed, the mean knowledge score was 17.7. The study's conclusions showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between post-test knowledge scores and particular baseline factors. The study's conclusions confirm the necessity of educating students about information booklet for internet overuse. Students' knowledge was increased because of the distribution of the instructional pamphlet. The study strongly advises implementing an organised teaching programme in institutions and schools to boost students' mental well-being, lower their risk of internet addiction, and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

PREPAREDNESS OF MIDDLE AGED COUPLES FOR OLD AGE

The study was undertaken in the year 2018 to assess the preparation level of middle aged couples for old ageliving in the Udaipur City. The sample for the study consisted of 100 single earner middle aged couples belonging to the age range of 50 – 60 years. A general information proforma was used to collect the background information of the subjects. ‘Preparation for Old Age Scale’ was developed to assess the level of preparation. The data obtained were analysed and assessed using percentage distribution, mean scores and z-test. Major findings of the study indicated that majority (59%) of the couples had moderate level of preparation for old age with men scoring higher than women, respectively. Couples were best prepared in the mental dimension of preparation area and had lowest preparation in socio-emotional dimension with mean scores of 34.085 and 29.515, respectively.

Using Biological Solutions to Reduce Odor from Waste Transfer Stations - A Case Study of Jodhpur and Udaipur City, India

The waste transfer stations function as sites where waste is temporarily stored for approximately 12-24 hours before being transported to landfills. During this storage period, the waste transfer stations emit nasty odors that pose challenges for nearby communities.

CUSTOMERS' SATISFACTION WITH APPLICATION BASED BANKING: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF UDAIPUR CITY

In the present era, Technology is affecting both qualitatively and quantitatively life of each and every one. The exponential growth of information technology has touched the lives of millions of people and introduced major changes in the worldwide economic and business atmosphere.The developments in the banking technology have speeded up the banking communication and transactions for clients via various apps of banking so keeping this in view this research has been conducted to study the customers' satisfaction with application based banking.The data has been collected from 300 customers with the help of semi structured questionnaire and it has been concluded that majority of customers were satisfied with application based banking services in Udaipur city

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of an Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Management of Modifiable Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Selected Hospitals at Udaipur City

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of an Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Management of Modifiable Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Selected Hospitals at Udaipur City

A cross-sectional evaluation of behavior and attitude of pharmacists toward dispensing non-OTC drugs without prescription in a city of Southern Rajasthan

Background: Over the counter (OTC), drugs are found to be safe and appropriate for use without supervision of a healthcare professional such as physician and they can be purchased by consumers without prescription. The study gains its importance because of the spreading of misuse of antibiotics and various drugs adverse drug reactions in the society. Aims and Objectives: The main aim of the study is to observe as to how many pharmacists/chemists/drug store sellers follow or violate the drug cosmetic act. Materials and Methods: It is an observational and cross-sectional study conducted among pharmacies of Udaipur city, urban areas of Southern Rajasthan. The study includes a sample size of 200 pharmacies selected through convenient random sampling. A detailed semi-structured questionnaire is administered to the pharmacists. The set of questions include types of drugs, reason for dispensing, knowledge, and attitude of pharmacist toward dispensing non-OTC drugs. All the private pharmacies willing to participate were included in the study. Data are entered in Microsoft Excel and statistically analyzed. Results: The results throw light on the behavior and pattern of dispensing habits of the drug store sellers of the city of Udaipur, Southern Rajasthan. It was observed that many pharmacists are in fact in the habit of dispensing non-OTC drugs in almost all the areas. Conclusions: Results give insights about the groups of drugs, logic, behavior, and knowledge level of pharmacists involved in dispensing practices in the city of Udaipur. There should be structured educational campaigns (or use of media, internet, newspaper, radio, television, advertisements, mobiles, etc.) for both pharmacists and public.

Assessment of oral health literacy among backbone of primary health care workers: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Background: Health is wealth if maintained accurately. Oral health is of prime concern as it can save from many diseases as well as not maintaining oral health can also lead to various diseases. Primary health care workers like ASHA and Anganwadi act as a bridge between Doctors and the general public. Thus, assessment of oral health literacy is vital among primary health care workers.Aim: To improve the oral health literacy level of primary health care workers of Udaipur city, India, Rajasthan.Materials and Method: A Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among ASHA and Anganwadi workers of Udaipur city for a duration of 3 months. Oral health literacy assessment was done using the health literacy in Dentistry scale (HeLD). Statistical analysis included Descriptive statistics, One way ANOVA with a 95% confidence interval and 5% significance level.Results: All the study participants were having High oral health literacy as per the obtained scores with no significant difference between sociodemographic variables and the Oral health literacy of study participants.Conclusion: The present study concludes the adequate amount of oral health literacy among ASHA and Anganwadi workers of Udaipur city.

Impact of traffic congestion on health (Physical and psychological)- A study of Udaipur city, Rajasthan

Impact of traffic congestion on health (Physical and psychological)- A study of Udaipur city, Rajasthan

A cross-sectional study on menstrual hygiene knowledge, practices, and problems among adolescent girls in Southern Rajasthan, India

Background: Menstruation is an exceptional phenomenon that the nature has planned for women. Most adolescent girls enter to their puberty stage without preparing themselves due to the shortage of adequate information. Most women are uncomfortable to discuss regarding “menses” as it is a social taboo and adolescent girls could not have access to gain adequate information. Aims and Objectives: The objectives of the study are as follows: To assess knowledge regarding menstruation in adolescent girls. To give details about menstrual hygiene related practices and find out associated problems. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from January to February 2018 in Udaipur city of Rajasthan. Total of 440 school going adolescent girls from 9th to 12th standards were included in study. Results: Mean age of menarche in the present study was 13.31 ± 1.03. Mothers found to be the main source of information regarding menstruation. The association between education of mother and sanitary napkin use among adolescent was found to be statistically significant. Only 23.79% adolescents with menstrual-related problems had taken treatment. Conclusions: Knowledge and practices regarding menstruation were compromised in adolescents.

Assessment knowledge regarding healthy food and actual eating habits of adolescent students (13-16 years)

Present research work was carried out to assess knowledge regarding healthy food and actual eating habits of adolescent students (age 13-16 years). Total 120 students (30 from each school) with equal representation of girls and boys of adolescents age group 13-16 years were selected by using random sampling 4 schools was selected as per Google map from the East, West, South, North region of Udaipur city. The data were collected by using self developed questionnaire; the data was analyzed by using statistical analysis mean, standard deviation and t-test. The result regarding personal information most of the students were age group of 14, belongs to Hindu religion and general category had nuclear and 1 to 4 family members, one earning member in family and income was less than 2 lack, majority of student’s father had own business and mother was home maker, food habit was found vegetarian. Knowledge regarding healthy food was assessed on different aspects of nutrition like functions of food, healthy food, food groups and balance diet nutrient deficiencies and their prevention, Overall knowledge of respondents was good (38.3%), (28.3%) were found average, (29.2%)were in poor and only (3.3%) had excellent knowledge regarding healthy food. The results show that the nutrient intakes for both genders in both age groups were not sufficient and it was lower than recommended dietary allowances. Intake of nutrients such as energy, protein, iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin C,B1,B2, niacin, zinc was found to be very low than RDA because the daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, milk and milk product, whole grain cereals, pulses, nuts were inadequate by them in their daily diet.

EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCE WITH DOWNSIZING: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF PRIVATE BANKS OF UDAIPUR CITY

Downsizing is always treated as negative as it makes the employees future uncertain, still by adopting the right way, an organization can make the downsizing process positive for the employees who have survived after downsizing. This paper focuses on the experience of the employees with downsizing. The objective of this paper is to study the Private Bank Employees' experience with Downsizing. The data has been collected from 407 private bank employees with the help of structured questionnaire and it has been concluded that majority of private bank employees of Udaipur City had positive experience with downsizing. The downsizing experience of bank employees was signicantly different with respect to their designation and job experience.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Alzheimer disease among the family member of elderly person in selected area at Udaipur city

Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease impacts the person who is diagnosed, but it also affects family members who are responsible for caring for their loved one. Lack of knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease among families may be partially due to a lack of services that inform those in need of education. Many researchers have found that caregivers have a need for education on dementia as well as a need for support services and information on care. Materials and Methods: The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Alzheimer disease among the family member of elderly person in selected area at Udaipur city. A Quantitative research approach with Pre-experimental study design was adopted to achieve the objectives of the study. A sample of 60 family members of elderly people were selected for the study using convenient sampling technique. Tool consists of socio-demographic variables and Self structured knowledge questionnaire on Alzheimer disease was given to collect the data. Pre-test data was collected and structured teaching programme was administered to family members of elderly people regarding Alzheimer disease and post-test data was collected after 7 days. Results: Results showed that in pre-test majority 44(73.3%) had inadequate knowledge, 11(18.3%) had moderate knowledge and 5(8.4%) had adequate knowledge while in post-test majority 39(65%) had adequate knowledge and 21(35%) had moderate knowledge regarding Alzheimer’s disease. Mean post-test knowledge score 21.98±3.86 was higher than the pre-test mean knowledge score 10.98±5.46 with mean difference of 11.0 with obtained t value (t=9.450, p=0.001) was statistically highly significant at p<0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: Study findings concluded that family members of elderly people were having lack of knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease and structured teaching programme had shown significant improvement in knowledge of family members of elderly. Findings suggest that educational programmes should be implemented by providing appropriate and accessible support to family members and care givers for promoting the best possible quality of life for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Assessment Dietary of Geriatric Male Residing in Old Age Home: A Case study of Udaipur India

A human’s life is normally divided into four main stages: infancy, childhood, adulthood and old age. Every year, on October 1st, "World Day of the Elderly" is celebrated all over the world. From 1990 to 2025, the elderly population in Asia has increased from 50% of the world's elderly to 58%. The present study was conducted to assess the health and dietary intake of elderly residents of a nursing home in the city of Udaipur. For this reason, the sample of elderly people aged 59 to 75 were randomly selected. The total sample of the present study was made up of 100 elderly men from nursing homes in Udaipur city. Therefore, the total sample size was 100. Nutrition is considered a fundamental part of the individual or the family. A dietary survey was conducted using the 24-hour recall method to find out the daily dietary pattern and dietary nutrient intake of the elderly (men) selected for the study. The results of the research of the dietary survey show that the diet of elderly men compared to balanced diets was substantially inadequate in cereals 43.75%, pulses 64.25%, roots and tubers 3.97%, green leafy vegetables 10. 38%, fruits 14.76%, milk and derivatives 77.8%, sugar 81 65.12% and fats and oils 99.75%. The food intake of institutionalized older males was lower than the RDA, a significant difference was found between grains, legumes, fruits, roots and tubers, green leafy vegetables, milk and dairy products, sugar and fat, and oil. Key words: Assessment, Elderly, Nutrients, Recommended dietary allowance, Geriatric

Screening of Used Engine Oil degrading Bacteria by 2-6 DCPIP Assay

Lubricating engine oil which is used in vehicles and machines to keep them running smoothly, is frequently released during automobile engine servicing or illegally dumped, posing a significant environmental threat because it is less volatile than other types of petroleum fuels and remains in the soil for longer periods of time. To solve this problem, new environmentally friendly techniques must be created. Considering the same, the current investigation, was carried out to screen and evaluate the oil-degrading capability of bacterial isolates from oil-contaminated soil collected from different sites of Udaipur city. The isolation was done on Luria-Bertani agar using the pour plate method. The primary screening of the isolates for used engine oil degradation was done on Bushnell Haas mineral salt agar medium using the spot inoculation method. The 2,6-DCPIP (2,6-Dichlorophenol indophenol) indicator was used to determine the oil degrading efficiency of isolates. A total of ten soil samples contaminated with used engine oil were collected from two distinct locations of Udaipur city. A total of seventy eight bacterial isolates were recovered using pour plate method from various soil samples on LB (Luria-Bertani) agar at 370C after 24 hours of incubation period. Twelve bacterial isolates out of seventy eight showed zone of clearance, indicating oil degrading capability. The diameter for zone of clearance of 12 isolates ranged between 5 to 15 mm. All 12 isolates demonstrated DCPIP decolorization. Color reduction percentage ranged from 68.66 % to 98.57 % for 12 oil-degrading bacterial isolates. Isolate ODB 29 showed the highest color reduction (98.57 %). These isolates may be explored for their possible use in bioremediation.