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The effect of a sport development programme on sprinting and long jump ablilities among 10-15 year old black girls from farm schools in the North West Province, South Africa
(LAM Publications, 2011)Development of previously disadvantaged communities was identified in South Afria (SA) as a national priority and sport was indicated to be part of such a strategy. Farm schools are among the poorest with regards to financial ... -
The effect of a sport development programme on sprinting and long-jump abilities in 10-15 Year Old Boys from disadvantaged communities in South Africa
(2009)Sixty-two (N=62) boys between the age of 10 and 15 years from two different farm schools in the Potchefstroom district were subjected to a Talent Search testing protocol. Potentially talented athletes (n=21), with a mean ... -
The effect of a ten month physical activity intervention programme on body composition of 9-13 year-old boys
(Sabinet, 2012)Excessive body fat is one of the main contributing factors in many health related health debilitating diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and coronary arterioscleroses. The objective of this study was to ... -
Effect of African leafy vegetables on the micronutrient status of mildly deficient farm-school children in South Africa: a randomized controlled study
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2016)A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effect of African leafy vegetable (ALV) consumption on Fe, Zn and vitamin A status in children. Children were randomly allocated to receive either a 300 g cooked ... -
Effect of an aerobic-based physical activity programme on physical fitness of 10-15 year-old girls
(AFAHPER-SD, 2009)Decreasing tendencies of physical activity among adolescent girls are indicated as contributing to increased health risks in this age group. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a 10 week aerobic-based ... -
Effect of chronic N-acetyl cystine administration on oxidative status in the presence and absence of induced oxidative stress in rat striatum
(Springer, 2008)Antioxidants have possible therapeutic value in neurodegenerative disorders, although they may have pro-oxidant effects under certain conditions. Glutathione (GSH) is a key free radical scavenger. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ... -
Effect of continuous aerobic vs. interval training on selected anthropometrical, physiological and functional parameters of adults with Down syndrome
(Wiley, 2016)Background A large percentage of adults with Down syndrome (DS) are overweight and have extremely low aerobic capacities compared with the general population and persons with intellectual disability without DS. Previous ... -
Effect of emulsifiers and their liquid crystalline structures in emulsions on dermal and transdermal delivery of hydroquinone, salicylic acid and octadecenedioic acid
(Karger, 2010)This study investigated the effect of emulsifiers and their liquid crystalline structures on the dermal and transdermal delivery of hydroquinone (HQ), salicylic acid (SA) and octadecenedioic acid (DIOIC). Emulsions containing ... -
The effect of entrapment of a peptide in Pheroid® on pharmacokinetics and testosterone levels
(Elsevier, 2019)Goserelin is a peptide drug that suppresses levels of testosterone and oestradiol [1]. The current formulation is presented in a sustained-release depot with several approved indications such as treatment of endometriosis, ... -
The effect of ethanol and its metabolism on fibrinolysis
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The effect of experimental law variations on the super 14 rugby union tournaments
(Sabinet, 2012)The aim of this study was to determine whether experimental law variations (ELV) was effective in making rugby union matches more appealing to spectators by improving continuity. All the teams of the 2006 and 2008 Super ... -
Effect of fatigue on the movement activities of senior male Zimbabwean national rugby sevens players
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of fatigue on the percentage of time sevens rugby players spend on the movement activities during the two different halves of match play and to compare the percentage ... -
Effect of inverse Compton cooling on relativistic particles accelerated at shear boundary layers in relativistic jets
(Cambridge University Press, 2023)Abstract. Recent theoretical considerations and observational evidence evince the spine-sheath morphology of relativistic jets emitted from active galactic nuclei (AGNs) or gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). The resulting shear ... -
Effect of moisture content, temperature and exposure time on the physical stability of chitosan powder and tablets
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Context: Chitosan does not rank highly regarding its employment as tablet filler due to certain limitations. Undesirable properties that limit its utilization as excipient in solid dosage forms include its hydration ... -
Effect of non‐surgical weight management on weight and glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes: a comparison of interventional and non‐interventional outcomes at 3 years
(Wiley, 2018)Aims To examine the long‐term effectiveness of lifestyle weight management interventions, recommended in clinical guidelines for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. Materials and methods Electronic ... -
Effect of penetration modifiers on the dermal and transdermal delivery of drugs and cosmetic active ingredients
(Karger, 2008)In this study the effect of 2 penetration modifiers, dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DGME) on the skin delivery of hydroquinone (HQ), salicylic acid (SA) and octadecenedioic acid (DIOIC) ... -
Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial
(Oxford Univ Press, 2019)Background Evidence on the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) on early child growth and development is mixed. Objective This study assessed the effect of daily consumption of 2 different ...