Objective: To study the psychosocial impact of hearing impairment on hearing-impaired patients and their spouses. Materials and Method: In the first phase of the study, two questionnaires (HHIA and SOSHEAR) were initially translated using forward-backward translation techniques by four-panelists (2 panels for each level). The translated questionnai

Background and purpose of study: Spouse is the closest family member to the hearing-impaired patients and past literature has shown that hearing impairment resulted to poor emotional-wellbeing in both parties. Despite the reports on psychosocial effects in both spouse and patients, little attention has been paid to determine the relationship of bot

The presence of Cd, Cu, Zn, Ni, Fe, Al, Zn, Mn, Cr, and Sn were attributed to metal industries. Cu contamination was associated with piggery industry. Shipping activities contribute to elevated levels of Pb, Cu and As. Elevated levels of metals in the sediments are attributed to anthropogenic activities. Samples were collected in April 2012 and ana

Documentary film is a language input which is based on writing skills since it consists of the introduction to subject, presentation of ideas, and conclusion of subject. Many studies have highlighted the linguistic, informational, and pedagogical purposes of documentary film in language classrooms as the processing of written texts is required befo

A biological method was employed to synthesize silver nanoparticles through marine diatom Amphora sp. Antimicrobial efficacy test against different pathogenic bacteria were performed through synthesized silver nanoparticles. The physio-chemical properties of synthesized silver nanoparticles were studied using analytical techniques such as UV-Vis sp

E. coli DH5α harbouring pET28a+ plasmid vector was lysed by alkaline lysis and the clarified plasmid solutions were subjected to ultrafiltration experiments using two types of ultrafiltration membrane; i.e., cellulose generated (Ultracel) and polyethersulfome PES (Biomax). Transmembrane pressures (TMP) through vacuum suction of 0.1 to 0.7 bar were

Military systems, outer space exploration and even in medical diagnosis and treatment used magnetic field detection. Low magnetic field detection is particularly important in tracking of magnetic. Traditional magnetometer tends to be bulky that hinders its inclusion into micro-scaled environment. This concern has brought the magnetometer into the t

Close friendship is a crucial and unique interpersonal tie that can survive a lifetime. Maintaining such friendships at a satisfactory level, even with the aid of social networking websites (SNS) such as Facebook, can be a challenging process. Previous research has shown that relationship satisfaction among close friends depends both upon relations

Magnetic field has been widely explored for its benefit towards todays development. In the early stage, the main concern was to develop a device that can detect magnetic field. Such device is called magnetometer. The advancement of technology has push the boundary even further, making a portable and robust magnetometer. Although the miniaturization

Magnetic field has been widely explored for its benefit towards todays development. In the early stage, the main concern was to develop a device that can detect magnetic field. Such device is called magnetometer. The advancement of technology has push the boundary even further, making a portable and robust magnetometer. Although the miniaturization