Research List

Plasma fatty acids (FAs) and oxidant status contribute to the etiology of sarcopenia in the elderly concurring to age-related muscle loss and elderly frailty through several mechanisms including changes in FA composition within the sarcolemma, promotion of chronic low-grade inflammation, and insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to [...]

Ergonomics aims at fitting the job to the man. Anthropometry supports ergonomics to achieve this aim. The design or redesign of workplaces, machines, and tools can be done successfully through anthropometry. Therefore, the measurement of anthropometric dimensions is highly necessary for ergonomic practices. Currently, the main concern of ergonomists is [...]

The purpose of this study is to investigate the psychological hardiness and coping strategies among Algerian firefighters. The study used the quantitative method (cross-sectional survey). Data were collected using the Scale of Psychological hardiness [1], and Ways of Coping Check List (WCC) [2]. The study sample consisted of (99) firefighters. [...]

The significance of skilled employees to organization can be understood by looking at the fact that organizations are striving to recruit and retain the best talents. This study aims to identify the factors predicting employer branding, employee retention and commitment and establishing the relationship among them by proposing a conceptual [...]

The aim of the present paper is to measure the level of quality of work life (QWL) and to study the differences in demographic characteristics (gender, age, work experience and socio-professional category) among managerial staff in two public settings from tertiary sector based in Oran – Algeria. A total sample [...]

We compare bioimpedance analysis (BIA) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in the assessment of free fat mass (FFM), fat mass (FM) and percentage of body fat under different conditions in relation to age categories, hydration parameters, body mass index (BMI) and sarcopenia. A cross-sectional analysis of body composition was estimated [...]

Emergence of IT has made a significant impact in every possible industry. IT revolution made conventional things look unconventional and abstract things look very conventional, still practically increasing and expanding horizons of business beyond limits and boundaries. Heath care industry is one of the moderately regulated industries that is low [...]

Electroencephalography (EEG) classification is an essential component of Brain Computer Interface (BCI), which allows to communicate from the human mind to computer, and thus to communicate even for subjects with physical disabilities. There are various classes of classification methods related to EEG-BCI. Researchers have classified these types into four fundamental [...]

Smart City is an emergent strategy and solution for the urbanization problems and the investments in its worldwide market are rapidly. However, the Smart City maturity models are discussed in very few scientific research papers and it is uncertain whether the existing maturity models can fulfil their proposed objectives. Also, [...]

Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents has increased dramatically during the past decades, in most developing and developed countries. This study aimed to evaluate the beverage intake among Jordanian adolescents and to investigate the possible associations between beverage consumption and weight status. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was [...]