Publications by authors named "Adyasha Jena"
Complexities of riverfront development for the hilly city of Paonta Sahib in India.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
January 2025
The rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and socio-cultural activities along riverbanks in hilly cities are transforming land use and intensifying water infrastructure challenges. Paonta Sahib, a culturally significant town in Himachal Pradesh on the Yamuna River, along the foothills of the Himalayas exemplifies these pressures due to its religious tourism, industrialization, and mining activities. This study explores sustainable riverfront development at Paonta Sahib, addressing socio-cultural, environmental, and technical concerns essential for eco-sensitive urban planning.
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- The study recorded 115 NSI cases from 2019 to 2022, with a higher incidence among younger healthcare workers, especially nurses in the initial years, while housekeeping staff were more affected in later years; most injuries occurred during morning shifts and in the inpatient department.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis was administered to a subset of affected workers, with a negative HIV serology status for all tested, although some cases showed positive for HBV and HCV.