iosr-JNHS   Volume-1 ~ Issue-4

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Deep-Fat Frying on Physicochemical Properties of Rice Bran Oil Blends
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Monika Choudhary, Kiran Grover
	:	10.9790/1959-0140110

Abstract: Rice bran oil, non conventional oil was blended with six traditional oils in the ratio of 70:30 and 80:20 for the enhancement of its market acceptability and awareness in consumers regarding its use in cooking. Effect of deep-fat frying on these blends was studied by assessing the changes in percent fat absorption and physicochemical properties during repeated frying process (three times). The physicochemical properties like smoke point, frying temperature, viscosity, peroxide value, iodine value, acid value, free fatty acids and saponification value of six rice bran oil blends were evaluated. By comparing all the RBO blends in terms of repeated frying process and changes in physical and chemical parameters, RBO+PO in both ratios was found to be the most stable frying medium up to third frying. So, this study will help the oil producing industry to find the most economically viable oil blends with desirable physicochemical properties for cooking purposes.

Keywords- Acid value , Iodine value, Peroxide value, Saponification value, Smoke point

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Hematological profile of anemic pregnant women attending antenatal hospital
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Sharma P., Nagar R.
	:	10.9790/1959-0141115

Abstract: Objective : To study the hematological profile of anemic pregnant women who were attending antenatal hospital. Material and Methods : Pregnant women who had hemoglobin value of < 11gm were selected. Total 66 anemic pregnant women were enrolled for the study.. Pretested questionnaire was used to collect general information. Blood samples were collected by qualified technician for hematological estimation. Results : Out of total 66 anemic pregnant women who participated, 11 (16%) belong to age group <20, 36 (54%) belong to 20-25 and 19 (30%) were from > 25 years. Out of 66, 28 (42%) belong to primi gravidae, 26 (39%) multigravidae and 12 (19%) belong to grand multi gravidae. Among 66 participants, 40.92% were mild anemic, 54.54% were moderate and 4.54% were severe anemic. Other hematological parameters like RBC, MCV, HCT, MCHC, MCH were also below the normal range. Conclusion: There is a need to monitor hematological parameters during pregnancy and thereby improve the outcome of pregnancy.

Key Words : Pregnancy, Hematological parameters, Anemia, gravidae.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effectiveness of Protocol For The Staff Nurses on Discharge Program of Mentally Ill Patients Admitted In A Selected Hospital.
Country	:	Oman
Authors	:	Joshy Abraham, Jaimy Scaria, Chanu Bhattacharya
	:	10.9790/1959-0141620

Abstract: The main aim of the study was to assess the practice of discharge procedure among the staff nurses and to prepare a discharge protocol to improve the nursing practice in psychiatric wards. Guidelines of practice with rationale were given through the protocol which included step wise procedure during the discharge of mentally ill patient. Objectives : To identify the practices followed by the nurses during the discharge procedure of mentally ill patient by an observation check list & To determine the effectiveness of protocol in terms of gain in practice score. Setting: Study has done in Father Muller Medical College Psychiatric ward in India. Method: An evaluatory approach with one group pre-test and post test design was adopted for the study. The data was collected by administering a structured observation check list by the investigator before and after implementation of protocol. Result: The result of the study showed there is significant difference in the mean pre-test score with mean of (5.2) and post-test (25.5). Conclusion: The result suggested that the protocol was effective in improving the practice of the staff nurses regarding the discharge procedure. Majority of staff nurses were not aware of the proper discharge procedure and the findings of the study support the need for protocols and educational programmes to improve the practice in staff nurses. Educating the staff nurses with new information can help them to educate the patient and the relatives to prevent complications and readmissions.

Keywords: Discharge; Protocol; effectiveness; implementation; staff nurse..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The use of complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patient of north India.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Professor Bhatt
	:	10.9790/1959-0142124

Abstract:Background: The aim of this study was to explore the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients undergoing treatment in north Indian region.

Key words- alternative medicine , complementary medicine ,homeopathic.