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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsProgressive Resistance Training on Elderly HIV+ Patients: Does it Work?Paula Maria Loiola De Souza, Wilson Jacob Filho, José Maria Santarém et al.Elderly people present significant alterations on body composition and physical fitness, compromising their quality of life. Chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, worsen this situation by increasing aging effects on body composition and muscle strength. Resistance exercises are prescribed by major health organizations for improving fitness and promoting a shift towards a healthier and more independent aging. In addition, recovering strength and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 6,740 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCorrelations between Growth and Yield Parameters of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) under the Influence of Bradyrhizobium japonicum in Kipushi (The Democratic Republic of Congo)Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi, Laurent Kidinda Kidinda, Germain Nyembo Kasendue et al.This study aimed to evaluate the correlations between different agronomic parameters and their contribution to soybean performance under Bradyrhizobium japonicum influence. The experiment was carried out at Kanyameshi (Kipushi), following a Split Plot design, with three strains of Bradyrhizobium japonicum (GraphExTM, Bradyrhizobium sp and Sojapak ® 50) and four soybean varieties (TGX 1740-7F: V1, PAN 1867: V2, TGX 1880-3E: V3 … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 17 Aug 2019 · 8,212 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWork Posture and Back Pain Evaluation in a Malaysian Food Manufacturing CompanyBaba Md. Deros, Dian Darina Indah Daruis, Ahmad Rasdan Ismail, Ahmad Rifqi Abdul RahimProblem statement: A cross-sectional study was conducted among workers at a processed food manufacturer in Malaysia. The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of back pain among workers who perform manual material handling. In addition, the study also investigated the effectiveness of the interventions provided by the employer to reduce the risk of back pain. Approach: … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2010 · 7,552 accessesView PDF Cite