Exercise Prescription for Non-Communicable Diseases: Barriers and Physical Activity Behaviors of Healthcare Providers in Hospital Setting

Abstract Background: Exercise prescription is a better method of prevention and management for non-communicable diseases than pharmaceuticals due to; it is no environmental impact, low budget consumption and reduced economic impact, a less side effect. Studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise in the treatment and prevention of almost every common medical problem seen today. Read More …

Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of Carduus schimperi Sch Bip ex. A. Rich (Yemidr Kosheshila) root extracts

Abstract Carduus schimperi Sch. Bip.ex A. Rich belongs to the Asteraceae family, a spiky, perennial herb with a thick tap root that lacks stem. Traditionally, the root of this plant is used for the treatment of diarrheal disease, hyperemesis, acute febrile illness, and wound. It is also used   to stop excessive blooding during menstruation.  The Read More …

The Relationship between Pre-competition Anxiety and Performance of Track and Field Athletes

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the association of pre-competition anxiety with performance and demographic variables of track and field athletes. Methods and materials: The study design of this study was a cross-sectional survey design. The sample size of the study was all track and field athletes (207) who participated in East Read More …

Structure, Conduct, Performance, and its determinants on market channel chain in Fogera District

Fruit and Vegetables are important for food security and income generation for a large proportion of rural households. There were key challenges influencing onion production to reach markets and hindering farmers from actively engaging in the market. So, the objective of this study was to analyze the structure, conduct, performance, and determinants of the market Read More …

Groundwater Recharge Quantification Using Atmospheric Chloride Mass Balance Approach for Gilgel Abay Catchment, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia

Groundwater recharge quantification is a significant topic for water resource management in a given hydrological system. The aim of this study was to quantify the groundwater recharge rate and identify the desirable assumptions for the existing environment. In the catchment area of the study, the point recharge can be estimated using the chloride mass balance Read More …