Natural Killer Response and Lipo-Metabolic Profile in Adults with Low HDL-Cholesterol and Mild Hypercholesterolemia: Beneficial Effects of Artichoke Leaf Extract Supplementation
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of 60-day artichoke leaf extract (ALE) supplementation (250mg, twice daily) on cytokines levels, natural killer cell (NK) response, and lipo-metabolic profile (HDL, LDL, and total-cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), ApoB, ApoA, lipid accumulation product (LAP), glucose, insulin, and homeostasis model assessment [...]
Examining the Efficacy of Online Self-Paced Interactive Video-Recordings in Nursing Skill Competency Learning: Seeking Preliminary Evidence Through an Action Research
A key challenge in nursing education is how to teach the students clinical competencies effectively and to provide opportunities for practicing the fundamental nursing skills safely. The purpose of this study was to examine the competency scores of practicing a clinical skill and the satisfaction level of nursing students on [...]
Smart City: A review of maturity models
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, [...]
Electroencephalography adaptive classification and decoding techniques
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 [...]
Web portal initiative at corporate hospitals: A case study of a virtual organization at Jaipur
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 [...]
Comparison between Bioimpedance Analysis and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in assessment of body composition in a cohort of elderly patients aged 65-90 years
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 [...]
Quality of Work Life and Differences in Demographic Characteristics Among Managerial Staff in Algerian Tertiary Sector
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 [...]
Relationship between employer branding, employee retention and commitment in pharmaceutical industry: An empirical investigation
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 [...]
Psychological Hardiness and Coping Strategies to Deal with Traumatic Event at Algerian Firefighters
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. [...]
Estimating anthropometric measurements of Algerian students with microsoft kinect
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 [...]