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Nisha, S.
- Analysis of Various Clustering Techniques with Centroid Initialized K-Means Clustering
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1 Karunya University, IN
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Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering, Vol 3, No 15 (2011), Pagination: 884-888Abstract
K-Means is one of the algorithms that solve the well known clustering problem. The algorithm classifies objects to a pre-defined number of clusters, which is given by the user (assume k clusters). The idea is to choose random cluster centers (centroid), one for each cluster. These centers are preferred to be as far as possible from each other. Starting points affect the clustering process and results. Centroid initialization plays an important role in determining the cluster assignment in effective way. Also, the convergence behavior of clustering is based on the initial centriod values assigned. This paper focuses on the assignment of cluster centroid selection so as to improve the clustering performance by K-Means clustering algorithm. This paper uses Initial Cluster Centers Derived from Data Partitioning along the Data Axis with the Highest Variance to assign for cluster centroid. Experimental result suggests that the proposed approach results in better clustering result when compared to the conventional technique.Keywords
K-Means Clustering, Centroid, Data Partitioning, Variance.
- Respiratory Infection among Balwadi Teachers in Selected Community at Coimbatore District
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1 RVS College of Nursing, Coimbatore, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 196-198Abstract
An experimental study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of training module regarding knowledge and health practice for prevention of respiratory infection among Balwadi teachers in selected community at Coimbatore district. A sample of 15 Balwadi teachers were chosen through Convenient Sampling Technique. The conceptual frame work was adopted from Ludwig von Bertanlanfy systems theory (1968). A Structured Questionnaire was used to collect the data which consists of 3 parts, part I include demographic Characteristics, Part II include 15 items for the assessment of Knowledge and 10 items for the assessment of healthy practice. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics were used to analyze the data. The study reveals that before the intervention, the mean Knowledge score were 57.33% and after the intervention the mean score had increased to 84%. In the aspect of health Practice before intervention the mean practice score were 59.3% and after intervention the practice score were 92% ; which shows both the Knowledge ( t= 12.39, df=14, p≤0.05) and health Practice score (t=15.84, df=14, p≤0.05) had increased significantly after the intervention. The study concludes that training module were effective .Keywords
Respiratory Infection, Balwadi Teachers, Knowledge, Health Practice, Training Module.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Drawing in Improving the Fine Motor Skills of Children with Developmental Delay in a Selected Institute at Coimbatore
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1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, Kancheepuram District, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 112-115Abstract
Back Ground: Development is the process whereby a young baby and child explores and learns and grows into adulthood. Individual skills are built up and combined to produce ever more sophisticated achievements (such as walking, talking, playing, thinking and communicating). Despite variability from child to child, there is a general order in the progressive development of individual skills. Simple skills precede the more difficult ones. Developmental delay is a descriptive term used when a young child's development is delayed in one or more areas compared to other children. Children show a delay in their understanding of the world and take longer to think and learn new skills, e.g. talking, self help skills such as dressing and eating independently. The age of acquiring a specific skill depends on the rate of learning. A child with an intellectual disability can still learn but needs more time and practice than other children. Like all children they need to feel good about themselves. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the fine motor skills of children with developmental delay before administering structured drawing, to evaluate the effectiveness of structured drawing in improving the fine motor skills of children with developmental delay and to to find association of fine motor skills with selected demographic variables.
Methods: A Quasi experimental one group pretest post test design was used. Students aged between 4- 8 years with sample size 40 were taken through Convenient sampling technique in a special school. The Tool I: Structured questionnaire to collect demographic variable and the Tool II: to assess the fine motor skills of children( 4- 8 years).In Intervention module a Structured drawing( drawing activities) provided in individual basis according to the child's development, allowing maximum expression of creativity of the child.
Results: After training the children there was a improvement in the fine motor skills of children with developmental delay.
Conclusions: Structured drawing is an effective technique to improve the fine motor skills of children with developmental delay.
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Children, Developmental Delay, Structured Drawing, Fine Motor Skills, Activity.- A Study to Assess the Factors Related to Selected Health Problems and Determine the Effectiveness of Audio Drama in Life Style Modifications and its Related Outcomes among Visually Impaired Children in Selected Schools at Coimbatore District
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1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 29-31Abstract
Healthy childhood is the foundation for a healthy adult life. The maintenance and promotion of health is achieved through the combination of physical, mental, and social well-being. This is essential for the proper growth and development of children's mind and body. Children are the vulnerable group for acquiring infections, due to their low resistance power.- A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module Regarding Learning Disabilities of Primary School Children among Primary School Teachers in Selected Schools at Coimbatore
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1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 7, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 48-52Abstract
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Children represent the future, and ensuring their healthy growth and development ought to be a prime concern of all societies. They are in a continuous process of growth and development. Any alteration in its course leads to developmental disorders of learning. The learning disability plays a significant role as a silent handicap among children. It is estimated that 4-5% of students in school have learning disability. As there are no specific test to identify children with learning disability, health professionals have to rely mainly on teacher's report for its diagnosis. Previous studies have proved that teacher's towards such children have great influence towards their recovery. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To assess the pre test and post test knowledge of experimental and control group of teachers regarding learning disabilities.
1. To compare the pre test and post test knowledge of experimental and control group of teachers regarding learning disabilities.
2. To compare the post test knowledge of experimental and control group of teacher regarding learning disabilities.
3. To find out significant association between knowledge of experimental and control group of primary school teachers and selected demographic variables regarding learning disabilities. METHODOLOGY: The research design adopted for this study was quasi experimental design and research approach adopted for this was to evaluative the educative approach. The sample size was 60 teachers. In this, 30 teachers were selected for experimental group and 30 for control group by purposive sampling method. Teachers were selected in selected schools at Coimbatore. Data was collected by using structured questionnaire, this consists of two sections. Section I on Demographic variables and Section II on Questionnaire regarding knowledge. RESULTS: The finding of the experimental group of teacher's pre test knowledge and mean score was 16.6 (41.50%) and level of knowledge was inadequate. In post test knowledge score was 33.3 (83.25%). Now the level of knowledge was adequate in experimental group. Similarly in the control group pre test knowledge mean score was 17.2 (43.00%) and post test knowledge mean score was 19.1 (47.75%). In the comparison of experimental group and control group. In the pre test there is no significance difference between the experimental and control group but after self instruction module it is observed significant difference between experimental and control group. Teachers gained knowledge above 41.75% more knowledge on learning disabilities after administration of self instruction module. This 41.75% of knowledge gain is the net benefit of this study which indicates the effectiveness of self instructional module learning disabilities in experimental group than control groups. The student independent't' test and chi square shows there was significant association between post test knowledge score and selected demographic variables in experimental group like age and experience of teachers than control group. CONCLUSION: The findings of the study showed that a paediatric nurse conducted training programme regarding learning disabilities among the primary school teachers. The study revealed theta the level of knowledge regarding learning disability was low among school teachers in control group and concluded that need for providing knowledge on learning disability is an important strategy to utilize teachers as effective contributors towards child health services.
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Learning Disability, Knowledge, School Teachers, Disability Children.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Child CPR among people in a selected Community at Kozhikode
Authors
1 Principal, Red Crescent College of Nursing, Kozhikkode (Affiliated to INC, KNMC, KUHS)., IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, Red Crescent College of Nursing, Kozhikkode (Affiliated to INC, KNMC, KUHS)., IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 10, No 4 (2022), Pagination: 327-329Abstract
Back ground: A good resuscitation after cardiac arrest require an integrated coordinated actions. CPR traditionally has an integrated chest compressions and rescue breathing with the goal of optimizing circulation and oxygenation. Every human being can be a life-saving rescuer for a cardiac arrest victim. CPR skills and their application depends on the rescuer’s training, experience and confidence. Chest compression are the foundation of the CPR. So, training knowledge regarding CPR among community people is to be provided as a basic life support measures. Because of the importance of CPR, chest compression should be the initial CPR actions for all victim regardless of age. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test knowledge regarding child CPR among selected people, assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on child CPR among selected people, assess the post-test knowledge regarding child CPR among selected people, and find out the association between knowledge on child CPR among selected people with selected demographic variables. Methods: An experimental study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding child CPR among selected people. One group pre-test post-test design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 50parents of under-five children from Olavanna Panchayath, Kozhikkode who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The tool used were structured questionnaire to assess sociodemographic data, structured questionnaire on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and on cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for analysis. Result: The obtained “t” value is 5.06, which is greater than the table value 2.043. Hence the null hypothesis was rejected. There was significant association found between level of knowledge of selected people regarding child CPR with their demographic variables such as education and type of profession. No significant association was found between level of knowledge of selected peoples regarding CPR with their demographic variables such as age, gender, participation in NCC, Scout and Guide (previous knowledge regarding CPR). The stated alternative hypothesis was accepted.Keywords
Assess, effectiveness, knowledge, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR, video assisted teaching programme.References
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