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 Life Science Journal 
Acta Zhengzhou University Overseas Edition 
(Life Sci J)
ISSN 1097-8135 (print); ISSN 2372-613X (online)
Volume 10 - Special Issue 7 (Supplement 1007s), July 25, 2013. life1007s
 Cover Page, Introduction, Contents, Call for Papers, Author Index, lsj1007s
 
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An Investigation of Comorbidity of Schizotypal and Borderline Personality Disorders with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder and the Relationship between Their Personality Characteristics and the Severity of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

 

Hossein Dadashzadeh1, Amineh Alizadeh2, Asghar Arfaie3, Fatemeh Ranjbar3

 

1 Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Clinical Psychiatry Research Center, Tabriz, Iran.

2 (Corresponding Author), M. Sc in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Clinical Psychiatry Research Center, Tabriz, Iran. E-mail: amineh.alizadeh@gmail.com.

3 Associate professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

 

Abstract: Introduction: In the 4th edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders obsessive disorders are classified as a subgroup of anxiety disorders. Magical thinking is the mutual trait between obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizotypal personality disorder. On the other hand, magical thinking is recognized as one of the main traits of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Given the fact that to date no study has investigated the comorbidity of personality disorder with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its effect(s) on the personality disorders, the present study aims to investigate the comorbidity of schizotypal personality disorder (SPD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) with OCD and to find out the relationship between them and the severity of OCD. Materials and Method: The current study is of descriptive, cross-sectional type. 140 patients who visited Razi Training and Medication centre and Bozorgmehr clinic in Tabriz were under study for 12 months. The patients afflicted with other mental disorders except SPD and BPD were excluded from the study. The sampling was carried out via convenience sampling method. Clinical interviews were carried out with individuals to diagnose OCD patients. Then, schizotypal personality disorder and BPD patients were diagnosed via structured clinical interviews prepared on the basis of DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria to assess the comorbidity of SPD and BPD with OCD. In the next phase, Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Schizotypic Syndrome Questionnaire (SSQ) and borderline personality scale (STB) were used. The obtained scores from the questionnaires were recorded to find out the relationship among SPD, BPD and the severity of OCD. Findings: According to the findings of the study the comorbidity of SPD with OCD is estimated at 41.4%, while it is estimated at 18.6% for the comorbidity of BPD with OCD. Furthermore, there is a significant and positive correlation between Yale-Brown, SPD and BPD scores of the patients (r = 0.22, P<0.01). Results: The results of the study show that first; there is a high comorbidity between SPD and OCD. Second, schizotypal and borderline personality traits contribute to the severity of OCD. Third, SPD is an effective predicator of OCD.

[Dadashzadeh, H., Alizadeh, A., Arfaie, A., Ranjbar, F. An Investigation of Comorbidity of Schizotypal and Borderline Personality Disorders with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder and the Relationship between Their Personality Characteristics and the Severity of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1-7] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 1

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.01

 

Keywords: Comorbidity, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder.

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Defecation Disorders after Surgery for Hirschsprung’s Disease in Children; an Iranian Experience

 

Saeid Aslanabadi 1, Davod Badebarin 1, Masoud Jamshidi 1, Mahbuba Valinejad 2, Kamyar Ghabili 3, Samad EJ Golzari 4,5, Hadi Mohammad Khanli 6, Babak Sabermarouf 7

 

1. Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

2. Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

3. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

4. Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

5. Students’ Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

6. Medical Philosophy and History Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

7. Neurosciences Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

babak_sm@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a congenital disease of the intestinal nervous system characterized by absence of ganglionic cells in distal colon followed by functional obstruction. After corrective surgery, the majority of children with HD develop defecation disorders such as soiling, constipation, fecal incontinence, and/or enterocolitis. The aim of this investigation was to determine the prevalence, diagnoses, therapies, and 6-month clinical outcomes in children with HD after corrective surgery. In this cross-sectional study performed at pediatric surgery ward in Tabriz Children’s Hospital, prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of defecation disorders after surgery for HD were studied. First, defecation pattern was determined in 230 HD patients who had undergone surgery within previous ten years. Later, thirty patients with severe defecation disorders were recruited. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were performed. Clinical outcome was evaluated after six months. Defecation pattern was normal in 65% of the patients. In 21% of the cases, defecation disorders were mild and negligible, with no need of treatment. In 13% (30 patients), the pattern was impaired. Soiling, constipation, fecal incontinence and enterocolitis were the postoperative disorders. Of 30 patients with defecation disorders, 18 children (60%) and 12 patients (40%) had undergone multi-stage and TOSEPT surgical procedures, respectively. Defecation disorder was developed in 25.3% and 7.7% of the patients underwent multi-stage and transanal one-stage endorectal pull-through (TOSEPT) surgical procedures, respectively. Twelve patients and 10 children were treated with reoperation and medical therapy, respectively. Clinical outcome was excellent in five patients (16.7%), good in 15 patients (50%), fair in 8 patients (26.7%), and poor in 2 patients (6.6%). In conclusion, majority of the children with HD and postoperative defecation disorders have a favorable long-term clinical outcome when treated with minimally invasive surgical methods such as TOSEPT. Moreover, postoperative defecation disorders can be successfully treated using surgical procedures, medical therapy, as well as teaching both parents and their children.

[Aslanabadi S, Badebarin D, Jamshidi M, Valinejad M, Ghabili K, Golzari SE, Khanli HM, Sabermarouf B. Defecation Disorders after Surgery for Hirschsprung’s Disease in Children; an Iranian Experience. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):8-11] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 2

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.02

 

Keywords: Hirschsprung’s disease; defecation disorder; TOSEPT

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Considerations of Electromagnetic Radiation Absorption (ELF and Lower HF Band Frequencies) by Bone marrow

 

Fariba Jahani Sani 1, Zahra Emami 1*, Nassim Hesari 1, Atefeh Arefi1

 

Department of Physics, School of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University

 Corresponding Author: zahra_sh_emami@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The aim of this research work is investigation of the absorption of electromagnetic waves in frequencies of ELF and lower part of HF Band by bone marrow of adult male Wistar rats. The selected frequencies were 100 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 KHz and 1 MHz. For this purpose, rats were divided into three groups: control group, first and second experimental groups. The control groups did not expose to electromagnetic radiation at all. The first experimental group were exposed to electromagnetic radiation for 30 minutes and the second experimental group were exposed to electromagnetic radiation for 60 minutes. At the end, this three groups were sacrificed and the bone marrow of their femur were removed. The bone marrow mixed with phosphate buffer, then their spectrum were taken in region about 200-800 nm wave length. This research work showed that relative absorption rate of electromagnetic radiation by bone marrow of rats are maximum in frequency of 500 Hz where as there was no absorption in 100 Hz frequency. The cell mutation in this frequency was studied in another paper.

[Fariba Jahani Sani, Zahra Emami, Nassim Hesari, Atefeh Arefi. Considerations of Electromagnetic Radiation Absorption (ELF and Lower HF Band Frequencies) by Bone marrow. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):12-18](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 3

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.03

 

Keywords: Bone marrow, Electromagnetic radiation, Wistar rat, UV-Visible spectroscopy

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Lunar Tidal Effect consideration on the Bottom Side of the Ionosphere through the Variation of Critical Frequencies and Height of the E-layer Plasma in Mid-Latitude

 

A. Rezvanimoghadam[1], Z. Emami[1]*, M. Janserian1

 

1Department of Physics,Faculty of Sciences,Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University Mashhad Branch, Iran

*Corresponding Author: zahra_sh_emami@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Ionosphere is a part of the atmosphere which is formed due to solar ultraviolet radiation on the atmosphere. It stretched from high altitudes heights above the earth surface to near the Earth's. It is divided into different layers such as D, E, and F and… due to the ionization rate and the density of electrons and ions and some other factors. Ionosphere is known as an environmental plasma medium. The lunar tide has always been regarded interesting as one of the notable phenomenon in the ionosphere, and significant due to fact that is indicates a close correlation between ionosphere and specifications of the layered shape of the plasma movements. In this study the lunar tide in the E layer of the ionosphere in the mid-latitude, has been determined by the analysis of the foE and hmE parameters in 2009 year, while the selected site is Boulder Colorado. When the moon is experiencing one of its four main phases, the tide goes to its maximum or minimum values. So we study correlation of the height (hmE) and critical frequency (foE) in these days. The investigations revealed that, the correlation coefficient between the hmE and foE varies with the variation of the moon phase, but these variations are the same for each of the moon main phases in different months.

[A. Rezvanimoghadam, Z. Emami, M. Janserian. Lunar Tidal Effect consideration on the Bottom Side of the Ionosphere through the Variation of Critical Frequencies and Height of the E-layer Plasma in Mid-Latitude. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):19-22](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 4

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.04

 

Keywords: plasma, ionosphere, Lunar tide, main phases of the moon, critical frequency (foE)

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Vaccination and Immunity Status against Hepatitis B among Students of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in 2013

 

Zehni K (MSc)1*., Rokhzadi M.Z(MSc)2., Mohmodi SH(MSc)2., Ashjardalan A(BS)3

 

1Instructor of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

2Instructor of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

3Bachelor of Laboratory Sciences, Medicine Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

 

Abstract: Hepatitis B is a common infection in the world and one of the main health problems in our country. Over 350 million people are infected with hepatitis B virus in the world and are chronic carriers of this infection. Health care workers and medical group students are always at risk of being infected with hepatitis B (HBV). This study was aimed at determining hepatitis B vaccination coverage and HBs antibody level among the students of the nursing and midwifery faculty of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. Material and Methods: This analytic–cross sectional study was conducted in 2013 on 163 third- and fourth-year students of nursing and midwifery faculty. Blood samples were taken from each individual and tested for HBs antibody by Elisa Method. Those who had anti HBs titer >10 ul/ml were considered as positive. Data were analyzed using SPSS 17.0 Software and Chi-Square, Fisher and T-test (p<0/05).Results: The results showed that 30.7 % of the subjects were male and 69.3% were female. And a total number of 115 subjects (72.3%) had completed their vaccination (three dose and more). Moreover, 108 individuals (70%) had regarded (0, 1, 6) standard protocol. Results of also showed that 135 (86%) had protective immunity. The average HBs antibody in subjects was 103.97 ul/ml. There was a significant correlation between HBs Ab level and educational field but there was no significant correlation between HBs Ab level and variables such as sex and regarded 0-1-6 protocol. Conclusion: Medical students are exposed to hepatitis B in work and occupational environment. Therefore, it is suggested that medical group students’ anti HBs level should be measured; and non-immune ones must be revaccinated based on the specified protocol (0-1-6).

[Zehni K., Rokhzadi M.Z., Mohmodi SH., Ashjardalan A. Vaccination and Immunity Status against Hepatitis B among Students of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in 2013. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):23-28](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 5

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.05

 

Keywords: hepatitis B, vaccination, HBs antibody, medical group students

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The Relation between Blood Sugar Level and Cholesterol and Triglyceride and some Factors in Heart Failure Patients Hospitalized in Tohid Medical Center of Sanandaj in 2013-2014

 

Bahram Nik-Khu1, Kian Zobeiry2, Fardin Gharibi3, Mozhdeh Zarei4, Nasrin Aliramaei*5, Fariba Farhadifar6

 

1. Pathology PhD, Medical Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

2. Medical Student. Tehran University of Medical Sciences-Tehran, Iran

3. Ms PH Health Management, Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

4. Ms PH Midwifery. Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

5.,* Lecturer, MSc (member of scientific board of faculty nursing and midwifery). Kurdistan University of Medical, Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

6. MD. Associated professor of OBG GYN. social determinant of health research center Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences (SDHC-MUK), Sanandaj, Iran

*Corresponding Author: n_aliramaei@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Heart failure is the major health problem in developed countries. Obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and alcohol consumption are the most important causes of cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, diabetes mellitus is also the most common metabolic disorder in endocrine glands which can be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In this regard, the present study was aimed at investigating the relation between blood sugar level and cholesterol and triglyceride and some factors in heart failure patients hospitalized in Tohid medical center of Sanandaj in 2013. Method: The research was an analytic-descriptive study conducted on 256 heart failure patients hospitalized in the cardiology ward of Tohid medical center, Sanandaj in 2012-2013. Simple random sampling was utilized. A questionnaire including 7 items about demographic information and 3 questions on the level of cholesterol-triglyceride and blood sugar was applied. Ten hours after the failure and when the patients were hospitalized and fasting, blood sampling was conducted. Blood sugar was considered in form of hypoglycemia FBS<50, normal 50<FBS<110, hyperglycemia FBS>110. Level of blood cholesterol was considered in two normal forms (less than and equal to 200). Hypercholesterolemia was more than 200. And blood triglyceride was considered in two normal forms (less than and equal to 250). And hypertriglyceridemia was more than 250. Descriptive statistics was utilized to describe the collected data and data analysis was conducted through chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and odds ratio (OR). Findings: Out of 256 studied patients, 195 (76.2%) were male and 61 (23.8%) were female. The patients mean age was 62.4 with a standard deviation of 12.92 and age range of 35-87. In this study, there was no significant relation between level of fasting sugar blood and patients gender (P=0.45), age group (P=0.21), smoking (P=0.83), record of hyperlipidemia (P=0.32), and record of high blood pressure (P=0.80). However, there was a significant relation between record of diabetes and sugar blood (OR=3.38, CI 95%, 1.50: 7.78). There was also a significant relation between level of cholesterol and fasting blood sugar (OR=2.9, CI 95%, 1.49: 5.70). Discussion: Although diagnosing and treating diseases have experienced a lot of developments, there are still some risk factors such as blood sugar disorder, central obesity, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia which are labeled as metabolic syndromes and related to risk of an increase in cardiovascular diseases. In the present study, mean age of the patients was reported to be 62.4 while it is 67 in European countries. A significant relation was observed between level of cholesterol and fasting blood sugar while in other studies it has been reported that impaired glucose tolerance does not increase risk of cerebrovascular cases and coronary artery diseases. There was a significant relation between level of triglyceride and record of high level of blood sugar. Research has showed that blood sugar disorder, regardless of its intensity, increases risk of cardiovascular diseases. Blood sugar and metabolic syndrome are high among Iranians. Therefore, intensive attention needs to be devoted to these factors in health enhancement programs.

[Fariba Farhadifar, Kian Zobeiry, Fardin Gharibi, Mozhdeh Zarei, Nasrin Aliramaei. The Relation between Blood Sugar Level and Cholesterol and Triglyceride and some Factors in Heart Failure Patients Hospitalized in Tohid Medical Center of Sanandaj in 2013-2014.. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):29-35] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 6

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.06

 

Keywords: cholesterol, triglyceride, blood sugar, heart failure.

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Studying the relationship between environmental attitude with responsible behaviors towards the environment

 

Dr. Hossein Banifatemeh1, Hossein Honarvar∗2, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Alizadeh Aghdam 3, Dr. Mohammad Abbaszadeh4

 

1PhD in Sociology, Professor and faculty member of University of Tabriz

2Payame Noor University, PO BOX 19395-3697 Tehran. I.R OF IRAN

3Assistant Professor, University of Tabriz-Iran; Emaile

4Assistant Professor, University of Tabriz-Iran

Corresponding Author: huseyn.hunarvar@gmail.com

 

Abstract: in contemporary world, the environment issues and its related challenges, especially environmental responsible behavior has attracted the policymakers, sociologists and environmental researchers and managers’ attention. One of the important ways for the risks and natural environment destruction is changing people’s attitude and behaviors. Therefore, environmental attitude is considered as one of the main and influential factors in this case. this research has been done with 400 samples through multi stage cluster sampling method among Tabriz citizens. the results show that there is a correlation among independent variable (ecological word view with dependent variable (environmental behaviors towards the environment). The regression analysis of variables show that emphasize on technology, protection environment by humans, supporting the government policies have the most contribution in making the relationship between these variables.

[Hossein Banifatemeh, Hossein Honarvar, Mohammad Bagher Alizadeh Aghdam, Mohammad Abbaszadeh. Studying the relationship between environmental attitude with responsible behaviors towards the environment. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):36-42](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 7

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.07

 

Keywords: Ecological Worldview, Environmental Responsible Behaviors, Citizens

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Organizational Formality and Its Relation with Empowerment, Innovation and Creativity of the Employees of Education Organization: A Case Study

 

Vali Samarghani Motlagh1 and Mohammad Hassani2

 

1 (Corresponding Author), M.Sc of Educational Administration, Head of Education in Western Azerbaijan, Urmia, Iran.

E-mail: samarghandimotlagh@gmail.com.

2 Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Department of Education, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Urmia, Iran.

 

Abstract: The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the relation between organizational formality and employees’ empowerment, innovation and creativity and to investigate the mediator role of empowerment in the relation between organizational formality and innovation and creativity. The statistical population of this research consisted of 186 employees who were selected in random. Some descriptive statistical techniques including Mean, Standard Deviation and Percentage as well as some inferential statistics including Pearson Correlation Coefficient, Multivariate Regression and Partial Correlation were used for data analysis purposes. The obtained results revealed that there is a positive significant relation between organizational formality and employees’ empowerment (r=0.28 and p<0.01) as well as employees’ creativity and innovation (r=0.18 and p<0.05). Also, there is a positive significant relation between empowerment and employees' innovation and creativity (r=0.59 and p<0.01). The results of multivariate regression showed that organizational formality could predict empowerment, innovation and creativity and empowerment itself could predict innovation and creativity. It was also revealed that empowerment and its components play a mediator role in the relation between organizational formality and employees' innovation and creativity. [Vali Samarghani Motlagh and Mohammad Hassani. Organizational Formality and Its Relation with Empowerment, Innovation and Creativity of the Employees of Education Organization: A Case Study. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):43-49] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 8

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.08

 

Keywords: Organizational Formality, Empowerment, Innovation and Creativity, Education Organization Employees

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Targeted Effects of Subsidies on Prices of Selected Commodities

 

Farshad Nikoubakht 1, Seyedreza Baharisaravi 2

 

MA. Student at AmirKabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

1: Email: Farshadnikoubakht@aut.ac.ir

2: Email: SeyedrezaBaharisaravi@aut.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Subsidies in recent years as a general and comprehensive due to pressure on government budgets on the one hand and the enjoyment of all households from subsidies on the other hand, forced governments to move toward subsidies targeted to avoid wasting resources and increasing the coverage of government payments,. The issue in Iran in past years been targeted, so that in January 2010 the subsidies that had been sanctioned by the government were to implement. Now, after more than a year of implementation of this Act, be considered to evaluate the effects of its implementation as necessary. The law implementation has different effects, that examine of effects is extensive and time consuming and it is not possible to analysis comprehensively in this report. The present report focuses on the effects of subsidies targeted on prices of selected commodities.

[Farshad Nikoubakht, Seyedreza Baharisaravi. Targeted Effects of Subsidies on Prices of Selected Commodities. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):50-57]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 9

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.09

 

Keywords: market-subsidies -targeted - Selected Commodities

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Applying Internal Analysis Data and Non-Linear Genetic Algorithm in Developing a Predicting Pattern of Financial Distress

 

Zahra Poorzamani

Department of Accounting, Assistant Professor, Central Tehran Banch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran,

 E- mail: zahra.poorzamani@yahoo.com

Mostafa Nooreddin

Master of Accounting, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

E- mail: Mostafa.noreddin@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Bankruptcy is an event with strong impacts on management, shareholders, employees, creditors, customers and other stakeholders, so as bankruptcy challenges the country both socially and economically. The aim of this study is to make a financial distress predicting model for listed companies’ in Tehran stock exchange using financial proportions and artificial intelligent techniques. So financial information relevant to time period 1992 to 2011 is compiled and expected financial proportions’ are extracted and neural network patterns (ANN), principal component analysis combination, and Non-Linear Genetic Algorithm (PCA +NON-LIN) have been compiled to predict the financial distress. Then according to obtained results, these patterns have been compared and the best pattern has been chosen. In accordance with the results, It is distinguished that the neural net work using the information One year before financial distress occurring has more efficiency in predicting the financial distress of the companies rather than the other technique in this research.

[Zahra Poorzamani. Applying Internal Analysis Data and Non-Linear Genetic Algorithm in Developing a Predicting Pattern of Financial Distress. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):58-63] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 10

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.10

 

Key words: Financial Distress, Financial Variables, Non-Linear Genetic Algorithm, Neural Network

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Studying the relationship between conditional and unconditional conservatism with Altman's bankruptcy model index evidenced from Iran

 

Zahra Poorzamani, Neda Anhari

 

Department of Accounting, Assistant Professor, Central Tehran Banch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

 E- mail: zahra.poorzamani@yahoo.com

Master of Accounting, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

E-mail: N_anhari@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Conservatism is one of the qualitative characteristics of financial reporting. Also regarding the fact that management uses less conservatism approaches strategically, in the present research we will study the relationship between conditional and unconditional conservatism with Altman's bankruptcy model index in firms accepted in Tehran Stock Exchange. To calculate conditional and unconditional conservatism we have used the models posed by Ball, Shiva Komar, Guili, and Hyne. In the present research 124 firms accepted in Tehran Stock Exchange during the time period between 2007 and 2011 were investigated. To test the hypotheses we have used a linear regression model. The research findings showed that there is a meaningless relationship between conditional conservatism and Altman's bankruptcy index but there is a meaningful and negative relationship between unconditional conservatism and Altman's bankruptcy index.

[Zahra Poorzamani, Neda Anhari. Studying the relationship between conditional and unconditional conservatism with Altman's bankruptcy model index evidenced from Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):64-69] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 11

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.11

 

Keywords: conditional and unconditional conservatism, Altman's bankruptcy index

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Seeking Parsimony in Bankruptcy Studies Using Redundancy Analysis

 

Zahra Poorzamani1, Azita Jahanshad2

 

Department of Accounting, Assistant Professor, Central Tehran Banch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

 E- mail: zahra.poorzamani@yahoo.com

Department of Accounting, Assistant Professor, Central Tehran Banch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

E- mail: az_jahanshad@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Despite the long-standing criticism directed towards variable selection in financial distress studies, no research has so far examined the relationship between alternative variable sets used in such studies. Therefore, the main purpose of the present study is to employ canonical correlation analysis in order to examine the relationships that exist between variable sets employed in four bankruptcy studies and then to illustrate the value of applying the law of parsimony to canonical correlation analysis solutions. The primary purpose of parsimony is that the more parsimonious the solution is, the more replicable the model will be. In this study the goal was achieved by removing the three variables in variable sets employed in selected bankruptcy studies.

[Zahra Poorzamani, Azita Jahanshad. Seeking Parsimony in Bankruptcy Studies Using Redundancy Analysis. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):70-78] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 12

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.12

 

Keywords: financial distress, bankruptcy, canonical correlation analysis, law of parsimony, variable deletion strategy

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Effect of chaos theory on Tehran stock exchange index

 

Nasrollah Amouzesh*1, Mohsen Ahmadi2

 

1. Department of Accounting, Gachsaran branch, Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran, Iran

2. Department of Accounting, Gachsaran branch, Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran, Iran

E-mail: e_amouzesh2011@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Accuracy and adequacy of economical prediction models in the world of business, is strategic and vital. Many economists believe that the linear models are not suitable enough for prediction of price and shares index. Therefore many of the researches are concentrating on the economical time series and their suitable dynamic models. In the present research the whole share price in a 5 years duration from 2008 to 2012 have been chosen as the statistical sample to find out the effect of chaos theory on Tehran stock exchange index. A main hypothesis which has been considered is: the chaos theory has effect on the whole share price index and also 3 secondary hypotheses have been mentioned which are whole shares prices index have non-random structure. Whole share price index have non-linear structure. Whole share price index has chaos structure. For data processing Herest view test has been used and then Liaponof view and coordination is used. Results of the research show that the whole share price index has non-random, non-linear and chaos structure and therefore chaos point of view theory has effect on the whole share price index in Tehran stock exchange.

 [Nasrollah Amouzesh, Mohsen Ahmadi. Effect of chaos theory on Tehran stock exchange index. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):79-83] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 13

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.13

 

Keywords: economical prediction models, chaos theory, non-random structure, non-linear structure.

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Analysis of relation between corporate governance and auditing quality in reduction of earning management in initial release of share in Tehran stock exchange market

 

Abbas Taleb Beydokhti1, Nasrollah Amouzesh*2

 

1. Department of Accounting, Science and Research Hormozgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hormozgan, Iran

*2. Department of Accounting, Gachsaran Branch Islamic Azad University Gachsaran, Iran

E-mail: e_amouzesh2011@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In this research relation between corporate governance and auditing quality on the earning quality in initial release of share in Tehran exchange market will be analyzed. Corporate governance is effective parameters in reduction of earning management. On one side auditing quality also can be effective in the earning management process. In this analysis all companies that had initial release in the country in the year 2002 to 2011 were analyzed. Results of the analysis with the use of regression models show that there isn’t a negative relation between auditing quality and earning management. Considering corporate governance hypothesis the results show that there isn’t a negative relation between auditing committee and non- responsible members of board of directors with earning management.

 [Abbas Taleb Beydokhti, Nasrollah Amouzesh. Analysis of relation between corporate governance and auditing quality in reduction of earning management in initial release of share in Tehran stock exchange market. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):84-87] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 14

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.14

 

Keywords: earning management, corporate governance, auditing quality, audit committee.

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Investigating Problems، And providing solutions to generate motivation among shift work staff of Gachsaran Oil and Gas exploitation company

 

Roohallah Fathi *1, Forough Farzan 2, Sakineh Asadi 3

 

*1. Department of Management, Dehdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Dehdasht, Iran

2. Department of Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran

2. Department of Management, Azna Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azna, Iran

Roohallah.fathi@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Now days the most considerable Part of production Systems has been dedicated to shift work. Consequently, considering the situation of shift workers Will be of great importance. In Iran,these systems are used in production industries such as oil, gas and petrochemical, and also in service departments such as hospitals and police. On the other hand, There are more problems in shift Hours such as stress, fatigue and job dissatisfaction Particularrly in the operation units of oil and gas Exploitation company. Some industrial countries have adapted the shift system as Their strategy to the maximum efficiency of human Resources and ensure the sustain ability of industries as Well as manufacturing activities. so, shift working population is continuously growing more rapidly then they did in the past. in this paper we briefly introduce the shift systems, the stress resulting from such conditions and the destructive consequences of shift working, we also articulate some strategies for improving work conditions, employees satisfaction and some suggestions abou t this research.

 [Roohallah Fathi, Forough Farzan, Sakineh Asadi. Investigating Problems، And providing solutions to generate motivation among shift work staff of Gachsaran Oil and Gas exploitation company. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):88-91] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 15

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.15

 

Keywords: Shift, stress, stress at work, motivation, Work Tension

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Analysis of Arbitrage Pricing Theory to Predict Stock Returns during and after the Stock Market Bubble in Tehran

 

Zahra sarlak *1, Morteza Ghasemi 2, Mohammahe Skandari 1, Hamid Reza Malek Hossini 1, Jafar Nekounam 1

 

*1. Department of Accounting, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran

2. Department of Accounting, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran

Z.sarlak1@gmail.com

 

Abstract Understanding the mechanism and efficiency of a risk and return in capital markets, is one of the important issues that have attracted the view of financial user for long time. Pattern introduce the process of return, risk and return relationship of various factors as independent. Among these models there are capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and arbitrage pricing. This study uses two basic hypotheses to test the arbitrage pricing theory of capital market in the period of 1999 to 2008 in Tehran. First the number of factors that influence the efficiency is estimated that involved 13 in the pre-bubble, 12 in the bubble period and 14 after bubble period. The main purpose is the test arbitrage pricing theory (APT) technique using factor analysis and the efficiency of the odd week, and finally with an average balance equation obtained by even weeks were analyzed to estimate the model predictive power The results should that there is no significant difference between the mean squared errors of odd and even days with the 95 confidence Research findings suggest that the arbitrage pricing. Theory is true only in the bubble period, and Iran’s stock market returns is affected of two-factor model, these two factors supply 48.6 percent of total output fluctuations.

 [Zahra sarlak, Morteza Ghasemi, Mohammahe Skandari, Hamid Reza Malek Hossini, Jafar Nekounam. Analysis of Arbitrage Pricing Theory to Predict Stock Returns during and after the Stock Market Bubble in Tehran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):92-98] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 16

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.16

 

Keywords: arbitrage pricing theory, bubbles, risk, efficiency.

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Emergency medicine in Iran: a qualitative study

 

Ehsan Karimi1; Shervin Farahmand2; Mohammad Reza Farnia1*, Mehdi Momeni1, Morteza Saeedi1, Hojat Sheikh

Motahar Vahedi1

 

1.MD, Assistant professor of emergency medicine, emergency department of Shariati Hospital, Tehran university of Medical Sciences

2. Associate professor of emergency medicine, emergency department of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran university of Medical sciences

* (Corresponding Author), Assistant professor of emergency medicine, emergency department of Shariati Hospital, Tehran university of Medical sciences. Tel number: 0098-21-84901000- E-mail: m-farnia@sina.tums.ac.ir, dr.farniamohamad@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Study objective: Although the emergency medicine was established 10 years ago in Iran, no study has been conducted on this specialty as a career yet. This made us evaluate the viewpoints of the Iranian emergency medicine specialists about their career in a qualitative study. Method: Data were compiled using a qualitative methodology (grounded theory), face-to-face interviews and open questions. Interviewees were selected based on academic or nonacademic activities (employment) and genders; they had at least 2 years experience in their career. Interviews continued until we reached data saturation when there was not any new idea in our interviews. Then the verbatim transcriptions were coded with thematic analyses to extract themes by two independent reviewers, and after an agreement, these themes were classified in 3 main categories. Results: Categories include: 1. Career nature 2.The positive points (aspects) of the profession 3. Weak points (The negative aspects of the career) About the first category, Iranian emergency medicine specialists mentioned that they have an effective and important role as the first line physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of emergency patients and the appropriate management of the emergency ward. In the second category, the main positive aspect was the spiritual values and the sense of fulfillment caused by saving lives of critical patients. Other themes, such as schedule flexibility and job opportunity were also important in this category. About the negative aspects, the main concern was about not being recognized as a specialty by society after 10 years. Besides, there were also concerns about stress and burnout. The main difference between the perspective of academic emergency medicine specialists and nonacademic counterparts was the feeling of more job security in the first group. There was not any difference in the perspective of male and female emergency medicine specialists about their career. Conclusion: Based on this study, we achieved a hypothesis about the viewpoints of Iranian emergency medicine specialists about their career. This hypothesis can be a basis for more detailed quantitative studies in this issue. It seems that Iranian emergency medicine specialists have a positive perspective on their career and their role in the health care system in that the future of this new specialty will be very encouraging, although there are concerns about burnout and lack of support from Iranian emergency medicine society among specialists.

[Ehsan Karimi, Shervin Farahmand, Mohammad Reza Farnia, Mehdi Momeni, Morteza Saeedi, Hojat Sheikh Motahar Vahedi. Emergency medicine in Iran: a qualitative study. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):99-105] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 17

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.17

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Extensive Strategies for the Development of Cities

 

Mohsen Hatami

Department of Urbanization, University of Tehran Kish International Campus, Tehran, Iran

Email: mohsen.hatami@ut.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Urbanization is a manifestation of the process of transformation of society and more recently of globalization. It is estimated that by the year 2008, more than half the human population, of 3.3 billion people will be living in urban areas. This number is expected to swell to 5 billion by 2030. The world’s urban population has grown from 220 million to 2.8 billion over the twentieth century. This scale of growth is expected to continue in the next couple of decades with Africa and Asia witnessing major growth. By 2030 the towns and cities of the developing world will make up 80 per cent of urban humanity.

[Mohsen Hatami. Extensive Strategies for the Development of Cities. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):106-115] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 18

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.18

Keywords: Civilization; Urban development; Transportation; Developing Networks.

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Position and Performance of Families in Development, Culture and Arts of the State

 

Fatemeh Moradi

 

Ph.D. Student of Persian Literature, Imam Khomeini International University of Qazvin, Qazvin, Iran

Address: 34147-37918, first floor, 23, Hekmat 50 Alley, Noroozian St., Qazvin, Iran.

Email address: dr.moradi@yahoo.com; Cell: +989124479103. Tel.: +982113661017

 

Abstract: A society culture is a response formed by human beings in which they accept to live by each other. Study in the field of culture is very sensitive and deep. In this study, one of effective organs in this debate, family, has been investigated and despite of small and limited appearance, it has the greatest impact of the foundations of culture, development, customs, norms, beliefs, values and future abnormalities. In addition, practical ways for more effective and deeper family models have been proposed. Today psychology’s findings indicate the impacts of children from first months of birth because the family as the first practical model teaches principles, values and do-and-don’ts indirectly to its members, like an informal center of training and teaching, by its behaviors and traits. It injects dynamicity and mobility and causes to strengthen and develop activist spirit, creativity, innovation, self-confidence, self-esteem and flourish among its members. Also, in this study, some strategies such as culture establishment, path definition, illustration of roles and relations, empowering people, practical support and etc. are accounted for and considered to develop the culture and arts by the family. Then, successful, germinating, creative and messenger culture and the role and performance of the family in their strengthening are investigated and some ways for more effectiveness are proposed.

[Fatemeh Moradi. Position and Performance of Families in Development, Culture and Arts of the State. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):116-118] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 19

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.19

 

Keywords: Family, Development, Culture

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Electronic banking implementation methodology, strategic approach in the third millennium

 

1Mehdi Rouhi Khalili, 2Amin Balaghi Inalo, 3Javad Mehrabi

 

1MA of Public Administration-Human Resource Management

2PhD Candidate of Public Administration-Comparative and Development, Qom Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3Faculty of Management and Accounting, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran (Corresponding Author)

 

Abstract: Rising growth and improvement of information technology has created revolution in people different aspects of life and performance organizations. This technology has changed the operating procedures and peoples attitude of organizations and governments, and has provided new industries, jobs and creativity to the affairs. Emersion of phenomena such as: electronic jobs, electronic trade, electronic banking are the main results of influence and improvement of information technology on economic. Our country is a young country in the presence and application of the electronic banking. There is a long way to achieve a desired status. In the field of electronic banking, so far wide activities have done, but the lack of some infrastructures at different aspects have led to slow these activities. Now, in the most advanced countries, banks have provided on-line banking services for their clients by internet. Clients can do most of their banking works without presence at bank by connecting to home page and using their special code. These factors provide the ground to facilitate of doing commercial and bought sold affairs that have led to increase the competition between banking and non banking institutions. Therefore, the electronic banking can be defined as a collector of facilities for clients who can access to the banking services by safe intermediates without the physical presence. On the other hand, implementation of electronic banking requires accompaniment and coordination of other executive and legal institutions correlate to banking system that without them, banks are not able to take new technology completely, in their affairs. This article has verified electronic banking and we as far as possible try to make this subject clear. [Mehdi Rouhi Khalili, Amin Balaghi Inalo, Javad Mehrabi. Electronic banking implementation methodology, strategic approach in the third millennium. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):119-127] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 20

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.20

 

Keywords: Importance and necessity of electronic banking, comparison traditional banking with electronic banking, impact of electronic banking on organization structure of banks, barriers of electronic banking implementation in Iran.

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Relationship between Different Types of Intelligence and Student Achievement

 

Arbabisarjou, Azizollah, Ph.D

Faculty member, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, 98167-43463, Zahedan, Iran.

Raghib, Maede-Sadat

MA, Educational Administration, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Iran (Corresponding author)

Moayed, Narges

MA, Educational Administration, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Iran

Rezazadeh, Shekoofeh- Sadat

MA in Curriculum, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Iran.

 

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between different types of the intelligence and student achievement in University of Isfahan. In other words, this study seeks to investigate the relationship among emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence with student achievement. The statistical population of this study includes all students at University of Isfahan who studied in this university in 2011-2012 years. A sample of 250 members was selected from this population by Multi-stage random cluster sampling method. Data-collection instruments were Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Short Form (TEIque-SF) and The Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI-24) questionnaires. In order to analyze the data, SPSS 15 and AMOS 18 were used. The results of this study indicate that it is possible to introduce a model that explaining student’s achievement based on the emotional and spiritual intelligences.

[Arbabisarjou, Azizollah, Raghib, Maede-Sadat, Rezazadeh, Shekoofeh- Sadat, Bonakdarhashemi, Nazanin. Relationship between Different Types of Intelligence and Student Achievement. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):128-133] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 21

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.21

 

Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence, Achievement, Students.

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Intention to Use Information Technology ethically; a path analysis model based on individual variables

 

Farshad Hajian

Master of Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, I.R. Iran

Najmeh- Sadat Mortaji,

Ph.D. Candidate, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.

Email: najmemortaji@yahoo.com

Telfax: +987148765432

 

Abstract: The current study investigated the impact of individual variables of computer self-efficacy, perceived punishment severity and prior experience on intention to used information technology ethically. Data collected from two state universities in Iran during the academic year of 2010-2011. Sample consisted of 403 students who were selected using random categorical sampling method. Data analyses showed that all of the proposed paths were significant. Also, model fit indices showed that the presented model has a good fit for the current data. [Farshad Hajian, Najmeh- Sadat Mortaji. Intention to Use Information Technology ethically; a path analysis model based on individual variables. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):134-138] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 22

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.22

 

Keywords: Path Analysis, Intention to Use information Technology, Individual Variables.

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Safety and Security Enhancement for Privacy of Users in Pervasive Computing via P3P and APPEL Protocols

 

1Somayeh Jafari, 2Masumeh Jafari, 3Fatemeh Saberi, 4Rouhollah Yazdani, 5Shiva Darijani

 

1Department of Computer Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran (Corresponding Author)

2Department of Computer Engineering, University of Pnu, Shahre Babak Center, Iran

3Department of Computer Engineering, University of Pnu, Shahre Babak Center, Iran

4Department of Computer Engineering, University of Azad, Kerman Center, Iran

5Department of Computer Engineering, University of Azad, Bam Center, Iran

 

Abstract: This paper explores the challenges facing pervasive computing deals. Pervasive computing environment and the future of computing is a new approach Computers and computing environments, and is intended to accommodate the daily lives of people And it should always be an invisible component. Security is a significant challenge in pervasive computing environment. In this paper, the security of AES has two key protocols. This paper addresses the issue of privacy as a complementary discussion of standards, protocols, tools and other related subjects has been analyzed with it. The key factor to preserve user privacy, without which it cannot be universal computation. Provide guidelines for appropriate interaction with the user-defined policies and compliance for working with user data collected by the central argument of this article. This approach uses a system that detects the position of the building is created based on wireless signal strength meter works. Privacy preservation is also using P3P and APPEL related protocols is done by the system. Finally, simulation results are presented. Method is to compare the simulation a similar system using both real system implementation and Privacy Policy and poster presentations of new models, Terms of service to users by comparing the time being.

[Somayeh Jafari, Masumeh Jafari, Fatemeh Saberi. Rouhollah Yazdani, Shiva Darijani, Safety and Security Enhancement for Privacy of Users in Pervasive Computing via P3P and APPEL Protocols. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s):139-147] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 23

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.23

 

Keywords; Industrial security applications; Local area identification; Pervasive computing environments; Security supportive architectures.

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The study of the relationship between the concept of health and status of health promoting behaviours in girls who were studying in high schools of Sistan and Balouchestan province

 

1. Kiani, Fateme

Health promotion research center, faculty member, Zahedan University of medical sciences, Zahedan, Iran (corresponding author)

2. Khazaeeian, Somaie

Faculty member, Department of Midwifery, Zahedan University of medical sciences, Zahedan, Iran

 

Abstract: Background and purpose: health promoting behaviours is one of the ways by which people can maintain their health. Regarding that adolescents are a considerable part of the country population and the importance of their health for society health promotion, the study was designed to determine the status of health promoting behaviour and its effect on understanding the concept of health. This study was cross sectional descriptive. 400 students of Sistan & Balouchestan province were selected by stratified sampling method. Collection tool of the data was health promoting lifestyle (HPLP-II) which was composed of standard questionnaire of health promoting lifestyle and the concept of health questionnaire, both of them had subscales. The data were analysed by Pearson statistical correlation test using SPSS 15. The mean of age was 15.8. Mean of (HPLP II) was 134.9±18.5 out of total score of 208. The highest score was 26.7 for spiritual growth subscale and the lowest was 16.9 in physical activity subscale. A significant statistical correlation was observed among mean of (HPLP II), variables of the concept of health understanding, and its subscales (P<0.001). Health promoting behaviours are something beyond an individual phenomenon and various factors like understanding health concept, vocational status, adaptation and etc affect it. Thus it is recommended to design plans by which we can improve health promoting behaviours with the increase of understanding the concept of health. [Kiani, Fateme, Khazaeeian, Somaie. The study of the relationship between the concept of health and status of health promoting behaviours in girls who were studying in high schools of Sistan and Balouchestan province. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):148-151] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 24

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.24

 

Keywords: Health promoting behaviors, Girls, Highcschools.

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Comparing Emotional Maturity and Marital Satisfaction in Married Men Having Healthy and Unhealthy Inference from their Family-of-Origin Employed in Tehran Oil Company

 

Azadeh Saffarpour1, Mina Sharifi2

 

1. MA in Counseling, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

2. MA in Psychology, Tehran University. Tehran, Iran

azsaffarpour@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the relationship between emotional maturity and dyadic adjustment in people having healthy and unhealthy inference from their family-of-origin. 240 individuals were selected to do this study from among 681 individual married men working at Pipe Line Oil Co. of Tehran using systematic random sampling. In this study, data obtained from, family-of-origin scale, dyadic adjustment scale, and emotional maturity scale. To analyze data the researcher used Z-test, Pearson correlation, multi-dimensional linear regression and T-test with independent samples. In this study, the researcher found that in two groups of samples having healthy and unhealthy inference from their family-of-origin there was significant relationships between the rates of 1. Emotional maturity and dyadic adjustment 2.The rate of emotional maturity and 3.Dyadic adjustment. The result of this study shows that the first hypothesis is supported by 95% confident and second and third hypothesis are by 99% confident at significant level of 0.0001. The result of this study focuses on the role of family-of-origin in creating emotional maturity and the quality of dyadic adjustment in people in the adolescence and after marriage.

[Azadeh Saffarpour, Mina Sharifi. Comparing Emotional Maturity and Marital Satisfaction in Married Men Having Healthy and Unhealthy Inference from their Family-of-Origin Employed in Tehran Oil Company. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):152-159] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 25

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.25

 

Keywords: emotional maturity, marital satisfaction, healthy inference, unhealthy inference.

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Analysis and comparison of influential factors on job and marital satisfaction among teachers and public, exceptional and gifted schools

 

Mina Sharifi1, Azadeh Saffarpour2

 

1.MA in Psychology, Tehran University.Tehran, Iran.

2.MA in Counseling, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

mina.sharifi1@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The current research aimed at analyzing and comparing the influential factors in job and marital satisfaction among teachers of public, exceptional and gifted schools in Karaj city. In this research, married male and female teachers of public, exceptional, and gifted schools were studied in which their total number was 213 individuals, 80 people for public schools, 80 people for exceptional schools and 50 people for gifted schools. To analyze job and marital satisfaction JDI and ANRIJ questionnaires were used respectively.Data analysis showed that there is not any significant difference among there groups of teachers in the respect of job satisfaction. But there is a significant difference among three groups of teachers in the respect of marital satisfaction. Also there was higher rate of marital satisfaction among gifted school teachers. In addition it was founded that there is a direct relationship between job and marital satisfaction.

[Mina Sharifi, Azadeh Saffarpour. Analysis and comparison of influential factors on job and marital satisfaction among teachers and public, exceptional and gifted schools. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):160-167] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 26

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.26

 

Keywords: job satisfaction, marital satisfaction, exceptional schools, public schools, gifted schools.

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Decisional Balance and milk consumption among college students: By using the Transtheoretical model (TTM).

 

Farhadi Abolfazl, Farhadi Sadegh and Nikpey Alef

Department of Nursing, Shirvan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan, Iran

Corresponding Author email: farhadie_1967@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the differences of aspects of decisional balance in each stage of change to milk consumption among college students by using the transtheoretical model (TTM). Methods: A convenience sample of 500 college students completed measures of aspects of decisional balance (pros and cons) by using modified specter scale. The staging measures and algorithm developed by the national cancer institute was used to assess respondents stag of change for milk consumption. The data were analyzed by using the SPSS 16.0 Program including ANOVA test, and descriptive statics. Results: The result showed that aspects of Pros for milk consumption were significantly increase from precontemplation to maintenance stages ( p ˂ 0/005), while cons of milk consumption were not significantly decrease from precontemplation to maintenance stages ( p ˃ 0/05 ).

Farhadi Abolfazl, Farhadi Sadegh and Nikpey Alef. Decisional Balance and milk consumption among college students: By using the Transtheoretical model (TTM). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):168-171] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 27

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.27

 

Key words: Transtheoretical model, change, stages, decisional balance, milk consumption, students

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Situational Self-efficacy and milk consumption among college students: By using the Transtheoretical model (TTM).

 

Farhadi Abolfazl, Farhadi Sadegh and Nikpey Alef

 

Department of Nursing, Shirvan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan, Iran

Corresponding Author email: farhadie_1967@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the differences of aspects of situational self-efficacy in each stage of change to milk consumption among college students by using the transtheoretical model (TTM). Methods: A convenience sample of 500 college students completed measures of aspects of situational self-efficacy (positive social,,negative affect and difficult situation) by using modified specter scale. The staging measures and algorithm developed by the national cancer institute was used to assess respondents stag of change for milk consumption. The data were analyzed by using the SPSS 16.0 Program including ANOVA test, and descriptive statics. Results: The result showed that aspect of Positive social for milk consumption were significantly increase from precontemplation to maintenance stages ( p ˂ 0/005), while negative affect and difficult situations of milk consumption were not significantly decrease from precontemplation to maintenance stages ( p ˃ 0/05 ).

[Farhadi Abolfazl, Farhadi Sadegh and Nikpey Alef. Situational Self-efficacy and milk consumption among college students: By using the Transtheoretical model (TTM). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):172-175] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 28

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.28

 

Key words: Transtheoretical model, change, stages, decisional balance, milk consumption, students.

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Comparative study of "The Rule of law" in the international discipline and in the Nahj of Imam Ali (AS)

 

Hossein Ale Kajbaf 1,Hassan Faraj Donyavi 2

 

1.Assistant professor, Payam-e Nour University.Tehran,Iran

2.Ph.D.Student of international law, Payam-e Nour University.Tehran, Iran

donyavi_h59@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Ruling of law in its real meaning and with broad concept means people should obey rules and it should be dominant on them. Referring to law concept as a tool to control power has been attractive from past times. The concept of Ruling of law in international level is still completing and has always been a debatable topic. The more important is that Ruling of law should be defined in the term of desired government and help completing and implementing other parameters of desired government. The practical and theoretical emphasize on law mainly Quran orders and prophet’s procedures indicates the theological aspect of Imam Ali’s government. Imam Ali accepted to be governor in order to implement fairness and equity as pronounced manifestation of law and to lead the society toward ideal, growth and maturity. At the present time, there is no global and comprehensive definition o Ruling of law in worldwide. It can be said the main reason is to consider the personal interests by the governors of the different nations, not people interests. But Imam Ali didn’t trade the humanistic values and principles in politic market and he scarified his life for it. No his friends and relatives and their numbers could affect on Ruling of law in his government. In this paper we aim at answering the question whether the concept of Ruling of law is known in international system? And whether it is comparable with concept of Ruling of law in Nahjolbalagheh or not?

[Hossein Ale Kajbaf, Hassan Faraj Donyavi. Comparative study of "The Rule of law" in the international discipline and in the Nahj of Imam Ali (AS). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):176-184] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 29

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.29

 

Key Words: Rule of law, Nahj, governing, international system, Imam Ali.

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Exploration of influencing the service quality on customer satisfaction by the innovation and creativity process approach (Karaj case)

 

Mohammad Nikbakht

 

Payam-e Nour University. Tehran, Iran.

nikbakht448@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In today competitive world, the customers are in the focus of company’s attention and their loyalty is the main factor for reaching to competitive advantage in the organizations. The aim for conducting current research is to explore the relationship between customer loyalty and its key variables meaning service quality and confidence and satisfaction are also considered as intermediate variable and role of innovation and creativity in enhancement of customer satisfaction has been evaluated. The current research is descriptive and in order to measure the questionnaire with 7 points Likert scale has been used. The population is the non native tourists of Alborz province and sample volume are amounted 67 persons that for sample selection, the simple random sampling method has been used. The research findings imply a significant and positive relationship between service quality based on creativity and loyalty of customer. In order to be survived in such uncertain environment we need to novel thoughts and ideas. The tools that can be useful in this venue are creativity innovation and entrepreneurship. The creativity is to employ mental capability for creation of a thought or new conception, but innovation is the process for converting such thoughts to practice. The creativity is to employ mental capabilities for creation of a though or new concept thus findings of this research indicate that confidence and satisfaction variable play the intermediate role in the service quality and loyalty relationship along with innovation and creativity and influence on the loyalty positively and significantly. Generally this research show that there is a positive relationship between service quality with customer satisfaction.

 [Mohammad Nikbakht. Exploration of influencing the service quality on customer satisfaction by the innovation and creativity process approach (Karaj case). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):185-192] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 30

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.30

 

Keywords: customer satisfaction, service quality, behavioral loyalty, sentimental loyalty, intentional loyalty, creativity and innovation.

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Presents a model for Performance Evaluation of Business Process Management

 

Motadel Mohammadreza1 and Esfandyari Fard Ghaffar2

 

1- Faculty Member of Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

2- Master of Information Technology Management

Department of Information Technology Management,

Electronic Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

 

Abstract: In the present study a mathematical model has been presented to evaluate the Business process management (BPM) in the inspection departments of Iran MelliBank. In the bank units BPMs are used in order to manage the operations of users and to offer related reports to relevant managers. There are some indicators in the organization that can evaluate BPM Performance. Beside these factors, we will see the effective indicators which can assess the BPM. We will focus on Input and output variables for discussing them according to bankerpoint of view by using Data Envelopment Analysis.

[Motadel Mohammadreza and Esfandyari Fard Ghaffar. Presents a model for Performance Evaluation of Business Process Management. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):193-197]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 31

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.31

Keywords: Business Process Management, Data Envelopment Analysis,Critical Success Factors, Effective Indicators

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The Study of Intensity and Frequency of Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Resulting from War in Ilam City

 

Koorosh Saki1*, Mahmood Rafieian-Kopaei2, Mahmood Bahmani3

 

1. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2. Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

3. Urmia University of Medical Siences. Urmia, Iran

*Corresponding Author: Koorosh Saki (PhD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Email: kooreshs@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a set of a person’s reactions to stresses which are beyond one’s mental capacity and precedes a severe stress. The aim of this Research was to study the intensity and frequency of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from war in Ilam city. This descriptive- analytic study was investigated the PTSD among the residents of Ilam city who were involved directly or indirectly in the war issues. The sample size was 5110 people chosen through cluster sampling technique. Data were analyzed through statistical methods such as K2 test, t-test, linear regression test, and variance analysis in SPSS software. The results of the study revealed that 26% of the cases who had residence background in Ilam city during Iraqi war against Iran suffered from mental disorder (PTSD). Most of these patients were married, illiterate, or primary educated people and mostly the young and middle aged housewives. The war-induced posttraumatic stress disorder has had negative effects on different aspects of Ilam city residents’ health. Therefore, identifying the vulnerable groups to apply medical treatment seemed important and necessary.

[Koorosh Saki, Mahmood Rafieian-Kopaei, Mahmood Bahmani. The Study of Intensity and Frequency of Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Resulting from War in Ilam City. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):198-205]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 32

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.32

Key Words: Post-traumatic stress disorder, War, Ilam

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Typology Classification of Water Storages in East of Isfahan (From Azhie to Varzaneh)

 

Samira Tafazol1, Ahmad Salehi Kakhki2 (PhD), Mahsa Foroughi3 (M. Arch) (Corresponding author), Rouhollah Shakoori4

 

1. Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Non-profit Sepehr-Isfahan Institute of Higher Education, Isfahan, Iran

2. Associated Professor, Department for Conservation of Historic-Cultural Objects, Faculty of Conservation, Art University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

3. Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Build Environment, Tehran Art University, Tehran, Iran

4. Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Art University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

 

Abstract: According to the climate of Iran, water storages were inseparable from the buildings of the arid land. In this paper, these water storages in the east of Isfahan, Ghourtan to Varzaneh area, which are located at the end of the Zayandehrood River, have been studied. Based on the importance of these buildings and the lack of research which done in this field, the need for research in this area is recommended. In this paper, in addition to determining the location of water storages of the area which include five regions, it's tried to prepare architectural documents, including plans, facades, sections and describe aspects of the architectural perspective and examines various aspects of the water storages in terms of physical characteristics, such as form: how access to water, how to ventilate, decorations and etc. Finally, based on the review of five water storages, it's identified that these were belong to Ghajar period and divided to two types. The main difference of these types is their structures; as the first roof is multi-domed with low rise and the second has a high rise dome. Of the buildings, Pachviz, Blan, Ashkehran and Haji Mohammad Jafar water storages are classified in first type and Haj Mirza water storage is classified into second type. The research method was descriptive-analytical- historical and collecting data was on the basis of field research and library studies.

[Samira Tafazol, Ahmad Salehi Kakhki, Mahsa Foroughi, Rouhollah Shakoori. Typology Classification of Water Storages in East of Isfahan (From Azhie to Varzaneh). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):206-217] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 33

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.33

 

Keywords: Water storage, East of Isfahan, architecture, physical characteristics

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Investigating the Effect of Tourist Destination on Attracting Tourist: a Case study

 

Tevfik şükrü Yaprakli1 and Reza Rasouli2

 

1 Associate Professor of Marketing Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Production Management and Marketing, University of Ataturk, Erzurum, Turkey.

2 (Corresponding Author), Ph.D Student of Marketing Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Production Management and Marketing, University of Ataturk, Erzurum, Turkey. E-mail: reza.rasoule@gmail.com.

 

Abstract: Our goal of the present research is to study the impact of tourist destination on tourist attraction in East Azerbaijan province. To achieve this end, one main theory and three secondary hypotheses have been arranged for and for testing the hypotheses, a questionnaire including 12 questions related to the independent variables and 17 questions related to dependent variable were analyzed. After assessing the validity and reliability, the questionnaire was made available for the statistical population. Since the number of the statistical population is highly limited, our statistical sample volume is equal to the statistical population’s volume. The statistical population has been estimated equal to 150 persons. Therefore total counting method has been used. Then, for analyzing the collected data the descriptive and inferential statistical methods (regression test for forecasting level of effect of each one of the independent variables on the dependent ones) were used. The results indicate that tourist destination influences the tourist attraction in East Azerbaijan’s province.

[Yaprakli, T., and Rasouli, R. Investigating the Effect of Tourist Destination on Attracting Tourist: a Case study. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):218-224] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 34

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.34

 

Keywords: Tourist Destination, Tourist Attract, Cultural Dimension, Historical Dimension, Nature Dimension, East Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan-e-Sharqi) in Iran.

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The Study of Usefulness of Different Earnings Forecast Models (Usefulness of Different Earnings Forecast Models by Management Compared to Earnings Forecast through Time Series Models)

 

Shahram1 Abdolahi, Saleh Hadinia2 and Hasan Babaei Koshteley3

 

1 M.Sc of Accounting, Department of Accounting, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University and Auditor of Supreme Audit Court, Tehran, Iran.

2 (Corresponding Author), M.Sc of Accounting, Department of Accounting, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University and Auditor of Supreme Audit Court, Tehran, Iran.

E-mail: saleh.hadiniya@gmail.com.

3 M.Sc of Mathematical, Department of Mathematical, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran.

 

Abstract: Earning forecast is of particular importance for investors, because it is considered an important factor in the stock assessment methods, and in most cases, it is an essential component of the stock selection methods. The importance of this forecast depends on its deviation from the reality. The less the deviation is, the more accurate the forecast will be and this is considered important for both users and suppliers. Having related and timely information, management tries to estimate the future earning so that it would attract the trust of users. In contrast, the investors can estimate future earnings using other methods such as time series models. This study compares the accuracy of the managers in forecasting the future earning with forecast of time series models. For this purpose, the forecasts of 19 companies, including 171 observations, were examined between 1999 and 2007. Considering the results of the sub-hypotheses, the result of the main hypothesis suggests that among the three used models, the best model to forecast with the least error in these companies was the moving average method. Also regarding the comparison of management earning forecast with time series forecasting methods, it was concluded that given that the two models out of three used quantitative models (time series model) forecast earnings with less error than the management forecast method. Thus, it can be said that management forecasts is more useful than time series methods. [Abdolahi, S., Hadinia, S., and Babaei, H. The Study of Usefulness of Different Earnings Forecast Models (Usefulness of Different Earnings Forecast Models by Management Compared to Earnings Forecast through Time Series Models). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):225-232] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 35

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.35

 

Keywords: Earnings Forecast, Management Earnings Forecasts, Earnings Forecasts Through, Time Series Models.

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Organic Waste Feedstocks to Energy

 

Namık Ak

 

Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Sirnak University, Sirnak, Turkey

Corresponding author. Tel.: +90-486-216-4008 (2210); fax: +90-486-216-4844

E-mail address: dr.akhoca@gmail.com (N. Ak).

 

Abstract: Waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies convert waste matter into various forms of fuel that can be used to supply energy. Waste feedstocks can include municipal solid waste (MSW); forest and wood industry wastes including bark, chips, sawdust, hardboard dust, mud from paper industry and raw cork; agricultural waste, such as crop silage and livestock manure; industrial waste from coal mining, lumber mills, or other facilities; and even the gases that are naturally produced within landfills. There are four major methods for conversion of organic wastes to synthetic fuels: (1) hydrogenation, (2) pyrolysis, (3) gasification, and (4) bioconversion. Biomass thermo-chemical conversion technologies such as pyrolysis and gasification are certainly not the most important options at present; combustion is responsible for over 97% of the world’s bio-energy production. Some processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion and alcohol production have widely been applied to biomass in order to obtain its energy content.

[Namık Ak. Organic Waste Feedstocks to Energy. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):233-241] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 36

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.36

 

Keywords: Waste feedstock; Energy; Conversion; Waste management

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The Effect of Time Interval from Index Trauma on Results of Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage in Animal Samples

 

Mohammad Bassir Abolghassemi Fakhree, Amrollah Bayat, Hamed Farhadi, Ramin Azhough

 

Department of General Surgery, Imam Reza Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

azhough@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) is an invasive and highly sensitive diagnostic tool to detect abdominal trauma. Despite recent trend to use non-invasive tools such as FAST and CT scan to detect these injuries, DPL has its place in trauma management particularly for hollow visceral injury. Using RBC count to detect intestinal injuries has had low accuracy rate. WBC count, amylase, and alkaline phophatase (ALP) levels have been useful in this regard but with some controversies. The study was carried out on 90 rats, divided to 3 groups (30 rats each), and every group was subdivided randomly to 15 case and 15 control rats. For case rats, perforations were done in the small intestine using a needle. In all rats a catheter was placed in the peritoneum. Lavage of the peritoneum was done through the catheter 1, 6, and 12 hours after the trauma for first, second, and third group, respectively. WBC count was not different between case and control rats 1 hour post-injury, but was increased 6 and 12 hours after perforation in case rats. Amylase and ALP levels were higher in case rats in all of three groups compared to control rats. Further human studies must be done to clarify the normal and abnormal values of WBC count, amylase, and ALP levels of DPL analysis. Furthermore, the effect of time interval on these parameters must be appreciated and taken into account in interpreting the results of DPL to detect abdominal injuries as soon as possible.

[Fakhree MB, Bayat A, Farhadi H, Azhough R. The Effect of Time Interval from Index Trauma on Results of Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage in Animal Samples. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):242-245] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 37

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.37

 

Keywords: Diagnostic peritoneal lavage; intestinal injuries; amylase; alkaline phosphatase

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The Effect of training materials to help color and light, on the amount of attention and learning Persian language lessons in elementary school girls in the first grade in Sharoud city

 

Dr. Hasan Asadzadeh 1, Dr. Nourali Farokhzadeh 2, Yasamin Amini Moghadam 3

 

1Faculty of Psychology and Education, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, IRAN.

2Faculty of Psychology and Education, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, IRAN.

3 Master of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Allameh Tabatabai University,Tehran, IRAN.

moghadam_yasamin@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The color images show more details and to raise levels of educational information and is effective in gaining a deeper understanding. Proper lighting also will enhance learning and performance and will help to individual and situational analysis. This study aimed to assess the impact of training materials to help color and light, the amount of attention and learning Persian language lessons in elementary school girls first base began. This type of research was the semi-experimental design in which pre-test - post-test with two independent experimental and control groups, was dealing with Sampling in this study, sampling wascluster. Thus, the first among fifty seven primary schools in two school girls anymore city were randomly selected. Then, between these two classes first elementary school, two classes were selected randomly. Sample obtained consists of two primary first class and the number of students per class, 24 people were. Experimental groups under the influence of experimental (materials and tools for color and light), and control group, influenced by factors different from those (materials and tools for Black and White and no special lighting) groups. Run the test period, 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week (total of 12 sessions for each group).Tool to collect data in this study were:1 - test the research and determine the learning process of students learning in the classroom. 2 - Attention test, to determine the amount of attention Dr fraynd students learning in the classroom. Then, statistical analysis, data collected from samples with statistical tests analysis of covariance were analyzed. In this study, using the scores obtained by students in the learning and test data from tests of attention, to assess student learning and attention was paid. Statistical analysis of data in both the research hypothesis, with 05/0 =α, were confirmed. Statistical results showed: 1-Average scores in the experimental groups according automatically mean scores significantly higher than in the control group was considering. This result shows the effect of light and color is increased attention to students.2 - Average scores of students learning in the experimental group significantly higher than average scores automatically learning students in the control group had. This result shows the effect of light and color is on increasing student learning. Since the color in the learning environment improves visual processing, visual thinking, problem solving process and increase Creativity. Also the proper light increases the body's level of consciousness and cognitive performance. Therefore, research on the effect of training materials to help color and light, on the amount of attention and learning will help significantly improve the quality of teaching and learning.

[Hasan Asadzadeh, Nourali Farokhzadeh, Yasamin Amini Moghadam. The Effect of training materials to help color and light, on the amount of attention and learning Persian language lessons in elementary school girls in the first grade in Sharoud city. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):246-251] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 38

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.38

 

Keywords: color and light, attention, elementary school.

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Acceptability for injury assessment of groundwater resources in plain of Ardakan-Yazd using Drastic Model And GIS

1.S.A.Mirhosseini, 2.H. Zarei Mahmoodabady, 3.Mohsen Bemani

1.Department of Environment, MaybodBranch, Islamic Azad University, Maybod, Iran (Corresponding author).
Tel: 00989132552059 E-mail: mirhosseinid@yahoo.com

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Department of Environment, Maybod Branch, Islamic Azad University, Maybod, Iran
3.
M.Scgraduated of Groundwater Hydrology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran

Abstract: Yazd-Ardakan plain was placed at Yazd province center and regarding its structure is a part of Iran central plateau, according to the weather conditions, there is not any kind of permanent river in the region and also other regions of province are dependent to the underground waters and due to the development of industries and importance of aforementioned water resource in the supply of required water of industries agriculture and drinking water in this study using the drastic model, aquifer acceptability for injury of Yazd–Ardakan was compared to the pollution. Since the removal of pollution from underground aquifers is a very expensive affaire and somewhat is impossible, preventing from their pollution is a most important work in order to protect the water resources. Main goal of doing this work is to evaluate the Yazd-Ardakan aquifer acceptability for injury in presence of pollution. In this research after classification and weighting for each one of the effective parameters, the drastic index is calculated per region and according to it the various degrees of vulnerability is identified and acceptability for injury plan is drawn based on the drastic method. Then we used of GIS technique to prepare the vulnerability plan. according to the results, 10 % of all region area in our study was in a negligible range, 75 % in a low range and 15 % in a medium range. According to the medium acceptability for injury of aquifer and lack of wastewater treatment system in the region, strategies such as prevention from contaminant units establishment and designing of waste water treatment in the regions with lower acceptability for injury is offered.
[S.A. Mirhosseini, H. Zarei Mahmoodabady, Mohsen Bemani. Acceptability for injury assessment of groundwater resources in plain of Ardakan-Yazd using Drastic Model And GIS. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):252-260] (ISSN:1097-8135).
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Acceptability for injury, aquifer, Yazd-Ardakan, Drastic model,GIS

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Survey of intellectual capital and financial performance of companies in TSE

 

Ghasem Ghasemi1, Reza Tehrani2

 

1: Department of Accounting, Islamic Azad University-Sabzevar Branch, Sabzevar, Iran and Ph.D. student in National University of Tajikistan (Corresponding Author)

2: Department of Accounting, Islamic Azad University-Sabzevar Branch, Sabzevar, Iran

ghasemighasem14@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In a knowledge-based organization, where, knowledge forms a large part of the amount and quality of organization's profitability, traditional accounting methods, which are based on tangible assets and information of previous operations of the organization, are incapable of valuing intellectual capital as their most valuable assets. Therefore, the intellectual capital approach is the most comprehensive for organizations who want to know their profitability capacities better. The fundamental importance of this study is the lack of intellectual capital items in the financial statements of the companies as well as a huge gap between book value and market value. In the past, tangible assets had higher importance but today, large part of organizations’ assets are intangible assets thus, in today's economy, organizations success depend on the way of managing these assets.

[Ghasem Ghasemi, Reza Tehrani. Survey of intellectual capital and financial performance of companies in TSE. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):261-269] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 40

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.40

 

Keywords: Financial Performance, Iranian Capital Market, Intelligent Capital

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Comparison between lateralization levels of athletes who do exercises actively and their dynamic and static balance and some physical features

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Dr. Ahmet Gökhan YAZICI, 2Dr. Hüseyin EROĞLU

1.Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Faculty of Kazım Karabekir, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey, agokhanyazici@hotmail.com
2.Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey eroglu1@gmail.com

Abstract: Aim: It is intended to search whether hemispheric differences of athletes who are active in sports lead to difference between dynamic, static balance levels which are sensorial and physical factors and some anthropometric features. Material and Method: 98 athletes doing exercises at least two hours at least for four days were included in study. 44 of them are right handed, 41 are left handed, and 12 are both handed. Dynamic and static balance levels, anthropometric features, anaerobic powers are evaluated before and after a thirty second Anaerobic Test of Wingate Cycle Ergometer. Collected data were analysed by SPSS 20 for Windows package. Results: No important difference was found between lateralization levels of right handed, left handed, both handed athletes doing exercises actively and dynamic and static levels and some anthropometric features. Conclusion: It was concluded that both handed are advantageous in balance, fatigue is not effective as it is accustomed, fatigue affects static balance, there is no difference between left handed athletes and right handed athletes.
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Ahmet Gökhan, Hüseyin EROĞLU. Comparison between lateralization levels of athletes who do exercises actively and their dynamic and static balance and some physical features. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):270-279] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 41

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.41

Key Words: dynamic balance, lateralization, somatotype, sport, static balance.

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Investigation of physical factors and chemical reactions in Roller compacted concrete dams in Russia

Masoud Golshani1, Ali Arash Ronassi2,
Vyacheslav Vatslavovich
Babitsky3

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PhD student, Department of Concrete technology and Construction Materials, Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk, Belarus
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Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Payam-e Noor University, PO BOX 19395-3697 Tehran, Iran.
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Professor of Technical Sciences, Department of Concrete technology and Construction Materials, Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk, Belarus,

masoudgolshani@yahoo.com 

Abstract: According to the abundant use of engineer and factor designer about the function of concrete in different environmental conditions, it's important to analyze the methods and new technologies of factors and concrete and adopted with environmental condition and function of Russia. One of the main causes of destroyed concrete in RCC dams is the alkali-carbon reaction of the aggregates. In this paper, the aggregates are chosen from three well known RCC dams in Russia. Mortar bar method, accelerated mortar bar test, accelerated concrete prism test were performed on experimental samples and some solutions were expressed for the concrete to be remained properly. According to the results, it is concluded that among these three methods, accelerated mortar bar test (choosing appropriate Expansions criterion (, is the best method to the evaluate Alkali-carbonate reactions.

[Masoud Golshani, Ali Arash Ronassi, Vyacheslav Vatslavovich Babitsky. Investigation of physical factors and chemical reactions in Roller compacted concrete dams in Russia. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):280-285] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 42

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.42

 

Keywords: Investigation of physical, concrete, RCC dams, experimental, Russia

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A Comparative Study Of Epic Themes in Firdausi and Persian Ancient Narratives

 

Zhila Dehbozorgi, PH.D

 

Professor of Farhanghian University, Tehran, Iran

Pegmo63@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Epic is about the action of lords and great men. The studied subjects in epic, is daring actions and events stored in the old stories and narratives. These stories have those meanings and charms that is the cover of the epic stories.The origins of Persian epics come from the old narratives of Avesta, especially Yashts and also Persian medieval manuscripts like ''Yadegar-e-zariran '' (commemoration of Zariran), ''Khoday Name'' (the book about God) and the histories of Islamic era.Remaining of old subjects could be seen in Islamic era's ''Shahnamehs'' (the book about Shahs) especially, Firdausi's Shahnameh has used a lot of traditional subjects and foundations.

[Zhila Dehbozorgi. A Comparative Study Of Epic Themes in Firdausi and Persian Ancient Narratives. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):286-292] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 43

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.43

 

Keywords: Themes, ancient sources, narratives, epic, Firdausi's shahnameh

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The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Self-competence with Organizational Commitment of

Teachers of Girl’s Primary Schools of Talesh in Academic Year 2011-2012

 

Javad Khalatbari 1, Shahnam Abolghasemi2, Ziba Saadati2

 

1Department of Psychology, Ramsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ramsar, Iran

2Department of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran

 

Abstract:The main aim of the paper is to investigate how Personality Traits and Self-competence are related to Organizational Commitment in teachers working in Talesh primary schools. The research was descriptively (coordinatively) performed. The statitical sample includes all the teachers working in girls primary schools in Talesh totally 442 people. The sample volume was assigned as 205 teachers based on Morgan’s Table; also sampling was performed by random classification. The collection devices were three types of questionaires: New Personality Traits; Sherer’s Public Self-competence; and Allan & Mayer Organizational Commitment. To anlayze the data, there were utilized Focal Coordination Tests and also Pearson’s coordination Coefficient. The results show that personality traits and self-competence are significantly related to primary school teachers’ organizational commitment. Moreover it was shown that there are three focal coordinations between these variables in which the predictor variables identify respectively 48.1, 3 and 22.4 percent of standard variable’s variance. It was also shown that personality traits are significantly related to teacher’s organizational commitment. There can be sort of meaningful and positive relationship between teacher’s self-competence and their organizational commitment. [Javad Khalatbari Shahnam Abolghasemi, Ziba Saadati. The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Self- competence with Organizational Commitment of Teachers of Girl’s Primary Schools of Talesh in Academic Year 2011-2012. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):293-301](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 44

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.44

 

Key Words: Personality Traits; Self-competence; Organizational commitment.

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The Relation between Breast Cancer and Reproductive Factors in Women Referring to Tohid Hospital of Sanandaj in 2011-2012

 

Ahdiyeh Parhizkar

 

Nursery and Midwifery Department, Nursery and Midwifery Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences,sanandaj,iran

parhizkar_a@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of death in Iranian women. Considering high prevalence of breast cancer at young ages in Iran and problems of the disease for individuals and their families provides enough justification for conducting the present study. Therefore, the present research was aimed at investigating the relation between breast cancer and women’s reproductive factors. Method: The study is case study. Participants were 450 women who referred to Tohid Hospital, Sanandaj. Purposeful sampling was applied. Questionnaire method and interview were applied to collect data. Afterwards, the collected data were analyzed through chi-square test, t-test, and logistic regression. Findings: Analysis of the collected data showed that there was a significant relation between studies women’s breast cancer, education (OR=1.51, 1.15, 15-2), and occupation (t=1.69, P<0.04). Moreover, there was a significant relation between contraceptive pill taking time (OR=0.86, 0.8-0.93), duration of breastfeeding (OR=1.19, 1.07-1.31), full-term pregnancy (OR=3.34, 1.96-5.65) and breast cancer. Final Results: The results showed that a number of individual characteristics and reproductive factors have significant correlation with breast cancer; therefore, breast cancer and its adverse consequences need to be prevented to a large extent by training and informing women about methods of examination and control of the disease.

[Ahdiyeh Parhizkar. The Relation between Breast Cancer and Reproductive Factors in Women Referring to Tohid Hospital of Sanandaj in 2011-2012.. Life Sci J 2013;10(s): 302-307](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 45

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.45

 

Keywords: breast cancer, reproductive factors

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The Relation between Anemia and Postpartum Depression in Pregnant Women Who Referred to Health and Medical Centers of Sanandaj in 2011-2012

 

Ahdieh Parhizkar

 

Nursery and Midwifery Department, Nursery and Midwifery Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences,sanandaj,iran

parhizkar_a@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: At reproductive age, women are prone to the risk of postpartum depression. This disease associates with serious complications for mother, baby, and family. The main cause of postpartum depression is unknown. In this regard, a large body of research is devoted to investigating the relation between psychological, social, and nutritional factors. The present study was aimed at determining the relation between women’s anemia and their postpartum depression. Materials and Methods: The study was analytic-descriptive (cross-sectional). It consisted of 400 women who referred to health and medical centers affiliated to Kurdistan University of Medical Science. Data collection was conducted through cluster sampling. Blood test and Edinburgh Depression Scale were applied to collect data. Blood sampling was carried out on the 7th postpartum day. Afterwards, Edinburgh Depression Scale was completed through interviewing on 28th day. The collected data were analyzed through SPSS 17.0 software. Results: Data analysis showed that the mean hemoglobin concentration in non-anemic group was 13.4±0.78 while for anemic group this figure was observed to be 9.75±0.71. This finding shows that in general 78.8% of participant women were depressed. The results showed that there was a significant relation between pregnant mothers’ anemia and their postpartum depression (p<0.005).Conclusion: Results showed that postpartum depression has a significant correlation with anemia intensity. Therefore, anemic women need more attention and are checked regarding their postpartum depression and treated if necessary.

[Ahdieh Parhizkar. The Relation between Anemia and Postpartum Depression in Pregnant Women Who Referred to Health and Medical Centers of Sanandaj in 2011-2012. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 308-312] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 46

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.46

 

Keywords: anemia, postpartum depression

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Serologic detection of anti Toxoplasma gondii infection in diabetic patients

 

Shahnaz Shirbazou (PhD) *1, Ali Delpisheh (PhD, Post Doc) 2, Fatemeh Tabatabaie (PhD)3, Rahim Mokhetari (MSc) 4, Ghafor Tavakoli (MSc) 5, Sara Damghani 6, Yaser Tabaraei 7, laila Aabasian8 

 

1 Health Research center, Baqiyatallah university of Medical Sciences, Department of Parasitology, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Prevention of Psychosocial Injuries, Research Centre, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam-Iran.

3 Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Email: fatemeh_tabatabaie@yahoo.com

4 Health Research center, Baqiyatallah university of Medical Sciences, Department of Parasitology, Tehran, Iran

5Department of Medical Technology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran- Iran

6 Medical student, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

7 MS in Biostatistics, Public health School-Health School-Sabzevar university of medical sciences (SUMS), Sabzevar, Iran.

8 Department of Parasitology, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam-Iran.

*Corresponding author: S.shirbazou@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: Toxoplasmosis is caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. The parasite is intracellular and can result in severe complications leading to death in immuno-deficient patients in particular. Diabetes is an important factor that increases susceptibility and risk of various infections in the host. The present study focused on the serologic detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in diabetic patients. Methodology: Through a case-control study, overall 184 serum samples including 91 from diabetic cases and 93 from healthy non-diabetic controls were investigated. Cases and controls were matched for age and gender. Serum samples were tested for sugar by an enzymatic method, and IgG antibodies were tested against Toxoplasma gondii by ELISA method. Results: The prevalence of IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in diabetic patients and healthy controls were 60.43% and 38% respectively. Risk of toxoplasmosis infection in diabetic patients with was two folds higher than healthy controls (RR=2.21, 95%CI; 1.6-3.7, p=0.001). Conclusions: Diabetes may be caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Presence of Toxoplasma gondii in the pancreas at the same time could directly undermines the pancreas cells. When β cells are destroyed, insulin secretion would then be affected. Probably the destruction of T. Gondii affects nervous system and damages pancreatic cells leading to increased risk of diabetes.

[Shahnaz Shirbazou, Ali Delpisheh, Fatemeh Tabatabaie, Rahim Mokhetari, Ghafor Tavakoli, Sara Damghani, Yaser Tabaraei, laila Aabasian, Serologic detection of anti Toxoplasma gondii infection in diabetic patients. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 313-315](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 47

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.47

 

Key words: Serologic, diabetic, Toxoplasma gondii, Infection

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High prevalence of lumbar disc herniation among patients referring to the largest MRI center of hormozgan province-Iran

 

S. Parhiz1, M. Afkhami Ardekani2*, M. Salimi2, M. Salami1, K. Bahmanzade1, S.R. Mirsoleymani2

 

1Student Research Committee, Department of Research and Technology, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandare-Abbas, Iran

2*Department of Radiology, faculty of Allied-medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandare-Abbas, Iran

*corresponding Author: m.afkhami87@Gmail.com

Tel & Fax: +987616685230

 

Abstract: Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) occurs due to different reasons and much money allocated to its consequences. Prevalence of LDH in different parts of the world is due to and affected by local specialties such as financial, cultural, behavioral and occupational features, as well as, life style. The present study intends to evaluate prevalence of LDH in Bandar Abbas- Iran, correlation factors. Methods: in this study evaluated patients who referred to the Shahid Mohammadi with complain of backache. Age, sex, stature, weigh, job and living area were recorded medical history containing weight loss; history of fever, incontinency, trauma, systemic disease, child birth, section operation, anesthetics usage and positive family history were recorded. With report of MRI, presence or absence of LDH was considered. Results: in contrast 65.7% reports positive LDH. There were significant relationship between LDH and occupation, living area and high BMI (p<0.05). The most severe type of LDH reported bulging, the radiation of pain stated in thigh and hip mostly (65.9 %). Conclusion: LDH is a multi factorial disorder which could be affected by different variables such as demographic and social specialties. The present study emphasized on the prevalence of LDH in a particular population, and revealed specific risk factor of LDH due to the population differences which cannot be considered in other studies. It finally suggested that LDH is not affected by a fixed set of risk factors worldwide and more study is required to determine the LDH pattern and risk factors in each community.

[S. Parhiz, M. Afkhami Ardekani, M. Salimi, M. Salami, K. Bahmanzade, S.R. Mirsoleymani, High prevalence of lumbar disc herniation among patients referring to the largest MRI center of hormozgan province-Iran.. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 316-318](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 48

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.48

 

Keywords: High prevalence, lumbar disc, MRI center

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Enteric Parasites in Patients Referred to Health Centers of Qom –Iran 2007-2009

Fatemeh Maleki1, Lame Akhlaghi2, Shahnaz shirbazou3, Yaser tabaraei4, Saeid Khodadadi 5, Fatemeh Tabatabaie2*

1 Faculty of Para Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hemmat Express Way, Tehran, Iran

2Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran,Iran

3 Health research center, Baqiyatallah university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran

4MS in Biostatistics, Public health School-Health School-Sabzevar university of medical sciences (SUMS), Sabzevar, Iran

5Qom Islamic Azad university, QOM Azad university of medical science, Iran

*Correspondence author: dr.f.taba@hotmail.com,fatemeh_tabatabaie@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Aim: The current study was performed to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in patients referred to health centers of Qom province. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on stool specimens from patients referred to the health centers of Qom province. The samples were tested using formalin-ether concentration and Graham methods. Results: Within the 117,403 fecal samples evaluated; protozoa, Giardia, and then Entamoeba coli were the most frequently observed parasites. The lowest infection rate was related to Oxyuris. The three-year prevalence percentage was determined to be 6.5 %.Most infections occurred in spring and summer, in the age group below 10, and in residents of suburbs and villages. The Infection rates were almost similar in the two sexes. Conclusion: A significant relationship was observed between the rate of infection and age groups,season, and place of residence (P<0.005), but sex was not related to the rate of infection.

[Yaser tabaraei, Lame Akhlaghi,Shahnaz shirbazou, Fatemeh Maleki, Saeid Khodadadi, Fatemeh Tabatabaie, Enteric Parasites in Patients Referred to Health Centers of Qom –Iran 2007-2009. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 319-321](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 49

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.49

 

Keywords: Helminths; Protozoa; Qom; Prevalence.

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Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma Infection in Pregnant Women in Qom Province, Iran (2010)

 

Lame Akhlaghi 1, Shahnaz Shirbazou2, Fatemeh Maleki3, Alireza Keyghobadi 4, Yaser Tabaraei 5, Fatemeh Tabatabaie1* 

 

1Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2Health research center, Baqiyatallah university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran

3Faculty of Para Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hemmat Express Way, Tehran, Iran

4Intern, Medical Student, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

5MS in Biostatistics, Public health School-Health School-Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Sabzevar, Iran

 

Abstract: Background: Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that can infect a wide range of hosts, including humans. Infection with T. gondii is potentially life threatening in immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, the infection can be detrimental during pregnancy, often leading to abortion of the fetus. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the seroepidemiology of T. gondii infection among Qom's pregnant women in 20l0. Materials and methods: In this descriptive, cross-sectional study, 200 serum samples were selected randomly and examined for toxoplasmosis by ELISA and IFA methods.The relationship between seropositivity for toxoplasmosis on the one hand, and some important factors on the other hand, were evaluated. Results: Total prevalence of Anti-Toxoplasma was 45.3%. According to the data reported by patients, toxoplasmosis had direct relationship with residential areas, consumption of semi-cooked meat, consumption of unwashed raw vegetables, and being in contact with cats. There is a statistically significant relationship between age and occurrence of the infection with regard to IgG seropositivity. However, such relationship could not be found for IgM. The highest infection rate was observed in the age range of 2l to 25. Discussion: Education about the routes of the disease transmission and performing toxoplasma test before pregnancy can be effective reducing the prevalence rate. [Lame Akhlaghi, Shahnaz shirbazou, Fatemeh Maleki, Alireza Keyghobadi, Yaser tabaraei, Fatemeh Tabatabaie, Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma Infection in Pregnant Women in Qom Province, Iran (2010), Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 322-325] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 50

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.50

 

Keywords: Toxoplasma; Antibody; Pregnancy; IgM; IgG.

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RBF Network-Based Chaotic Time Series Predictionand Its Application in IRAN stock market

 

Hamid Yazdani1*, Ali Fallah2, Fatemeh Khamseh Nezhad3

 

1*Departmentof Electronics, Islamic Azad University, Nour Branch, Nour, Iran

2Departmentof management, Islamic Azad University, Nour Branch, Nour, Iran

3Department of Electronics, maziar University, Nour Branch, Nour, Iran

*Corresponding Author: eng.hamid.yazdani@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The stock market is a chaotic dynamic system. We apply the RBF network-based chaotic time series prediction on the stock market exchange rate in Iran. We apply the RBF network and phase space reconstruction to find the optimal embedding dimension in the Iran stock market from the point view of forecasting. We find that the optimal embedding dimension is 10. Finally, we use the optimal embedding dimension to implement the prediction. [Hamid Yazdani, Ali Fallah,Fatemeh Khamseh Nezhad. RBF Network-Based Chaotic Time Series Predictionand Its Application in IRAN stock market. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 326-330](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 51

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.51

 

Keywords: Chaotic time series, Prediction, Phase space reconstruction, RBF network, Iran stock market.

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Crm In Various Dimensions

 

* Prabahar K, ** Dr. Adalarasu B

 

* Research Scholar, Reg No. 11111321024, Anna University Chennai, Regional Centre Coimbatore, Coimbatre 641047. Mobile 9943499458; Email: prabahar.kt@gmail.com

 

** Dean, R.V.S. Faculty of Management, Kumaran Kottam campus,Trichy Road, Kannampalayam, Coimbatore 641402, Mobile : 9842079098, Email: dr.adalarasu.b@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT: Customer Relationship Management is a multi-disciplinary concept. It is no longer a consulting buzzword but reality for many MNCs. As competition in business sector increases and excellent service is a critical success factor, therefore importance of CRM increases. This paper highlights the various dimensions of CRM and contributes to some successful factors in CRM application. It covers E-commerce, WAP mail services and short message services for mobile; E-business, E-business environment, electronic CRM, data mining, education and power supply industry. Firstly, we discuss some basics of CRM integration and its importance for corporate performance. It gives the information that how CRM is useful in the various fields of life. It also focuses on enhancing the e-business aspects of interactions to provide a consistent customer experience. Store of previous data and its mining is very important in the application of CRM. At last, it gives some guidance for future study on CRM, its scope and research area left behind.

[Prabahar K, Adalarasu B. Crm In Various Dimensions. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 331-339] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 52

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.52

 

KEYWORDS: Customer Relationship Management, E-commerce, power supply enterprise, short message system, wireless application protocol.

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A Study of Relationship between Accruals over Life Cycles of Food and Drug Companies Listed in Tehran Stock Exchange

 

Mohammad Reza Abbaszadeh *, Vahideh Jouyban **

 

* Assistant Professor, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

** Master of Accounting and Young Researchers Club, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran.

Corresponding author Email: jouyban_88@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Accruals are among important variables often used in accounting studies as a proxy for quality of information. Recently, a number of studies have examined the effects of life cycle stages on accruals. The present study was designed to investigate the relationship between accruals over firm life cycles for food and drug companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE). The sample used in this study consists of 51 TSE firms selected through systematic elimination and observed over a period of 8 years (408 observation points). Variance analysis and least significant difference (LSD; a post-hoc test) were used to analyze the collected data. Our findings suggest no significant relationship between accruals of the firms over their life cycles.

[Mohammad Reza Abbaszadeh, Vahideh Jouyban. A Study of Relationship between Accruals over Life Cycles of Food and Drug Companies Listed in Tehran Stock Exchange. Life Sci J 20133;10(7s): 340-343]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 53

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.53

 

Keywords: Accruals; Lifecycle; Startup (Fast Growth); Consolidation (Slow Growth); Mature; Declining; Declined.

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Technique for Tracheostoma Closure

 

A.L. Charyshkin, N.V. Vanina, L.M. Lebedeva, Yu.V. Charyshkina

 

Hospital Surgery Department, Ulyanovsk State University, ul. L. Tolstogo 42, Ulyanovsk, 432970 Russia

tel. +79510966093

 

Abstract: An investigation into improving tracheostoma closure using the alloplastic method is conducted. The developed technique for tracheostoma closure is described in this study (RF Patent No. 2 472 455). The results of surgical treatment of patients with tracheal stenosis during the period of 2001–2011 are presented. The proposed technique for tracheostoma closure is evaluated. The proposed method for tracheostoma closure in patients with tracheal stenosis prevents narrowing of the tracheal lumen and ensures tight tracheostoma closure.

[Charyshkin AL, Vanina NV, Lebedeva LM, Charyshkina Yu V. Technique for Tracheostoma Closure. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 344-347] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 54

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.54

 

Keywords: Tracheostoma, tracheal stenosis, alloplastic method, posttracheostomic defect, allograft, cutaneous flap.

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Study of Effects of different levels of irrigation interval and nitrogen on some physiological traits of signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) 

 

Mohammad Kafi*, Zeinolabedin jouyban**

 * Department of Agronomy, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, P.O. Box 1163, Mashhad, Iran
** Young Researchers Club, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
E-mail: abed_jouyban88@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In order to study the effect of different levels of irrigation and nitrogen on some physiological traits of signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia), a study was carried out in greenhouse of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran in 2012 on the basis of a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The main plot was irrigation interval at three levels of 2, 4 and 6 days and the sub-plot was N fertilization at three levels of 0, 15 and 30 g. Analysis of variance showed that the effect of irrigation interval was not significant on chlorophyll index, stomatal conductance and leaf area. N fertilization level significantly influenced total leaf area, but its effect was not significant on chlorophyll index and stomatal conductance, so that the increase in N fertilization level significantly increased total leaf area by 3.8%. So, it is recommended to use irrigation interval of 2 days and 30 g N fertilization to achieve the highest level of the studied physiological traits.
[Mohammad Kafi, Zeinolabedin jouyban. Study of Effects of different levels of irrigation interval and nitrogen on some physiological traits of signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 348-350]. (ISSN: 1097-8135).
http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 55

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.55

Keywords: signet marigold, irrigation, nitrogen, physiological traits.

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Misoprostol versus Surgical Intervention for Incomplete Abortion in Iran

 

Samie Karimi1, Minoo Rajaei2, Mahboobeh Nasrollahi3, Yaghoub Hamedi2, Kamelia Madani3, Esmaeil Aliabadi4

 

1. Assistant professor, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), BandarAbbas, Hormozgan, Iran

2. Associate professor, Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran

3. Resident of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), BandarAbbas, Hormozgan, Iran

4. Infectious and Tropical Disease Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran

mahboobeh_nasrollahi@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Introduction: Incomplete abortion is still one of the most important causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Surgical treatment is the standard treatment for incomplete abortion for years, but Misoprostol usage is recently noted and is safe, effective, and low cost treatment especially in areas with low resources. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of misoprostol and surgical treatment in incomplete abortion. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study 150 women with incomplete abortion that referred to Shariati hospital of Bandar-Abbas were evaluated. The patients were divided in 2 groups randomly. Group A received 600 mg misoprostol and D&C was perform for Group B. after 7 days, patients were reevaluated. Successful treatment approved by ultrasonography. Data were analyzed by SPSS-16, descriptive study, Chi-square and T-test. Significant level was set as P<0.05. Results: The mean age of patients was 27.74 ± 5.84 years. Two groups were not different in age, gestational age, and hemoglobin (P>0.05). The success rate after treatment in surgery group (96%) significantly higher than the misoprostol (10.66%) group (P=0.000). The patients who had failure of treatment with 2 course of misoprostol were underwent to D&C surgery and all of them were successful. Conclusion: The results of this study and other study indicate, although the success rate of misoprostol was lower than surgery, but use of misoprostol for incomplete abortion in women is safe and could prevent uterine rupture and unnecessary surgeries, particularly in women who anesthesia or surgery is contraindicated. Large randomized trials focusing on patients with incomplete abortion are needed to confirm these results.

[Karimi S, Rajaei M, Nasrollahi M, Hamedi Y, Madani K, Aliabadi E. Misoprostol versus Surgical Intervention for Incomplete Abortion in Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 351-354] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 56

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.56

 

Keywords: Incomplete abortion, Misoprostol, D&C surgery

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Development of Superpave Performance Grading Map for Pakistan

 

Kamran Muzaffar Khan1, Tahir Sultan2, Qazi Umar Farooq3, Kiffayatullah Khan4, Faizan Ali5

 

1.Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan

2. Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Bhauddin Zikriya University, Multan Pakistan

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan

4. Assistant Professor, Iqra National University Peshawar Pakistan

5 Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan

 

Abstract: Binder plays a crucial role in asphalt performance, due to which it has been given immense importance by the asphalt industry. Binder grading systems are used to characterize binders based on their physical properties. Pakistan is facing the problem of rutting in asphaltic concrete due to extreme weather conditions and heavy traffic loadings. This work aims characterization of indigenous binder based on SUPERPAVETM binder requirements. Asphalt performance grades for Pakistan were formulated on the basis of comprehensive air temperature data collection and analysis. The whole country was divided into 7 different performance grade zones on the basis of previous 20 years temperature data collected from 30 weather stations. The recommended grades are PG 76-4, PG 70-10, PG 70-4, PG 64-10, PG 64-4, PG 58-10 and PG 58-4. Also a temperature zoning map has been proposed to be implemented in Pakistan

[Khan K M, et al. Development of Superpave Performance Grading Map for Pakistan. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 355-362] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 57

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.57

 

Keywords: Binder, Performance, Zoning, Asphalt

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Rutting performance of Polyethylene, Lime and Elvaloy modified Asphalt Mixes 

 

Kamran Muzaffar Khan 1, Hanifullah 2, Mujaddad Afzal 3, Faizan Ali 4, Afaq Ahmed 5, Tahir Sultan6 

1* Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan. kamran.muzaffar@uettaxila.edu.pk
2 Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan. hanif_civilengr@yahoo.com
3, 4 Research Associate, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan. faceuet@hotmail.com
5 Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan. afaq.ahmad@uettaxila.edu.pk
6 Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, BZU Multan, Pakistan. chtahir786@hotmail.com

 

Abstract: A key element in the performance of asphalt is its resistance to rutting. Many modifiers can be used to improve the properties of asphalt and to enhance its rut resistance. This research is aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Polyethylene modified, Lime modified and Elvaloy modified asphalt mixes in improving the performance of asphaltic concrete regarding rutting resistance and to compare it with the performance of conventional NHA (National Highway Authority Pakistan) Class-A mix. In this study the compacted asphalt mixes were tested for resistance to rutting by subjecting all the specimens to 10,000 repetitions of a loaded wheel and the rut depth for each specimen was determined using wheel tracking machine. Polyethylene modified mixes showed better resistance to rutting than all the other mixes and the conventional NHA class-A mix showed the poorest performance. The order of performance is polyethylene modified mix performed best, then lime modified mix, then elvaloy modified mix and then conventional (unmodified) NHA class-A mix. Results indicated that better quality asphalt concrete mixes regarding rut resistance can be prepared using lime modified mixes, polyethylene modified mixes and using polymer modified bitumen (PMB) in the HMA instead of unmodified bitumen. [Kamran M.K, Haniffulah, Mujaddad A., Faizan A., Afaq A., Tahir S. Rutting performance of Polyethylene modified, Lime modified and Elvaloy modified Asphalt Mixes Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 363-371] (ISSN: 1097-8135).] http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 58 

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.58

Keywords: Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Rutting, Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), hydrated lime, PMB, Wheel tracker.

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Review Needs Of Employees Between Different Demographic Groups In Attitude Of Managers And Employees (Case Study: Department Of Telecommunications)

 

 1 Golnar Shojaei Baghini (PH.D), 2Soheila Rahmati (MA)

1Department of Management, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad Univarsity, Shahrood,Semnan, Iran
golnar.shojaei@gmail.com. (Corresponding Author)
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Master of Human Resources Management, Department of Management, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad Univarsity, Shahrood, Semnan, Iran
soheila_rahmati@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: This study is to analyze the different needs of employees from the managers’ and employees’ point of view. The population in study is consisted of all the employees in Dameghan’s telecommunications department who worked in that department in 1391. Since the population is so limited then all the population was chosen as the sample in which there were 100 people. This study was a descriptive kind and practical. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory was used as the basis for this study which consists of physiology, safety, social, respect, self-actualization. Data gathering tool was a self-made questionnaire with 60 standard questions about needs of employees. The creditability of the questionnaire was approved by the experts of this major and the reliability was approved using cronbach’s alpha which for this study was 0.76. To test hypotheses SPSS software was used and then the results showed that there is not a significant difference between valuation of employees’ needs and their education level, their grads at work, and their gender. And also there is not a significant difference between employees’ needs and their age in variables like physiology, safety, social needs. There is only a significant difference in variables like respect and self-actualization, which are different in different age group.
[Golnar Shojaei Baghini, Soheila Rahmati. Review Needs Of Employees Between Different Demographic Groups In Attitude Of Managers And Employees (Case Study: Department Of Telecommunications).
Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):372-379] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 59

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.59

Keyword: need, physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs.

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DAO- LEACH: an Approach for Energy Efficient Routing based on Data Aggregation and Optimal Clustering in WSN

 

A. Gopi Saminathan 1, Dr.S. Karthik

 

1. Faculty of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University- University College of Engineering Dindigul, Dindigul, India

2. Professor and Dean, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (UG and PG), SNS College of Technology, Saravanampatti Post, Coimbatore, India

1jeyam_go@yahoo.com, 2profskarthik@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) consists of spatially distributed and dedicated sovereign sensor nodes with confined resources to politely monitor physical and environmental conditions. In recent years, there has been a rising interest in WSN. One of the major confrontations in WSN is developing an energy-efficient routing protocol to enhance the network longevity. With that concern, this work contributes in providing a novel approach called DAO-LEACH (Data Aggregation based Optimal- LEACH) by which the energy efficient routing in WSN is attained based on effective data ensemble and optimal clustering. Aggregating the data sent by cluster members comprehend in draining network load and amending the bandwidth. In order to minimize the energy dissipation of sensor nodes and optimize the resource utilization, cluster head is elected for each cluster. Moreover, the energy efficient route in WSN is obtained by combining the nodes having maximum residual energy. Experimental results have shown that the proposed approach furnishes efficient route for data transmission among the sensor nodes in an adept manner, thereby prolonging the network lifetime.
[A. Gopi Saminathan, Dr. S. Karthik. DAO- LEACH: an Approach for Energy Efficient Routing based on Data Aggregation and Optimal Clustering in WSN.
Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):380-389] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 60

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.60

 

Keywords: CH (Cluster Head), clustering, data aggregation, energy efficient routing, residual energy.

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Obstacles and challenges of electronic government establishment in virtual age

 

Gholamreza Memarzadeh1, Mehrzad Sarfarazi2 (Corresponding Author), Nasrollah Akbari3

1Faculty of Management & Accounting, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Instructor & PhD Candidate, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran
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MA Student of Public Administration, Rafsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan, Iran 

 

Abstract: Knowledge age or information age which one of its physical symbols is internet, is improving increasingly. Virtual revolution that is the result of virtual age, effects on all affairs related to civilized man tomorrow, and this effect is more than third wave effects that can provide large changes, so far. Electronic government which is the result of virtual age revolution unlike common approach in many developing countries, is not giving computer and put it on government official and managers or staffs desk, bat also, electronic government concluding of using information and communications technology to change government and governance pluses through making it be more accessible, efficient and responsive. Electronic government improves people condition of access to useful information about their life and providing government services, and represents new opportunities for cooperation in political processes. E-Government implementation entails basic and fundamental changes in government and even society. Following challenges of electronic government can be classified in three groups: management challenges, human force challenges and challenges that are derived from new technologies which are related to improvement and development of required infrastructures to enjoy of technologies and communicative instruments. In this article, we have verified definitions and conceptions of E-Government as far as possible, we have tried to discuss about requirements and challenges of E-Government in implementation.
[Gholamreza Memarzadeh, Mehrzad Sarfarazi, Nasrollah Akbari, Obstacles and challenges of electronic government establishment in virtual age.
Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 390-398] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 61

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.61

Key words: Information technology, virtual age, E-Government, challenges of E-Government establishment

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Methodology of customer relation management, necessity in the third millennium

 

Malike Beheshtifar, Masoud Poorkiyani, Nasrollah Akbari (Corresponding Author)

 

Rafsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan, Iran

Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran

MA Student of Public Administration, Rafsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan, Iran

 

Abstract: Undoubtedly, in new competition atmosphere and disquiet environment that organization place in there and they rob antecedence ball from each other permanently; only organizations and institutions can find their life continuation and daily development that set main axis of their activity, to amplify quality of services and productions, consumer satisfaction and stability of that. Supply of customer satisfaction in organizations is so important and make organization to use modern directorial schemas and methods such as: consumer relation management, catholic quality management and …. Organizations attend to customer and his satisfaction because, customer pays services and stuffs costs of those and in this global age, customer is imagined as a king. With regarding to matter of this subject, in this research we try to proceed to one of the most important programs of management, CRM and role of that in achievement and consequently, express profits of an organization and challenges and obstacles which masters may face in performance of CRM.

[Malike Beheshtifar, Masoud Poorkiyani, Nasrollah Akbari. Methodology of customer relation management, necessity in the third millennium. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 399-406] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 62

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.62

 

Key words: customer relation management, satisfaction, stability and loyalty of customer

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The Study of Intensity and Frequency of Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Resulting from War in Ilam City

 

Koorosh Saki1*, Mahmood Rafieian-Kopaei2, Mahmood Bahmani3

 

1. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2.
Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
3.
Urmia University of Medical Siences. Urmia, Iran

*Corresponding Author: Koorosh Saki (PhD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Email: kooreshs@gmail.com

 

 Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a set of a person’s reactions to stresses which are beyond one’s mental capacity and precedes a severe stress. The aim of this Research was to study the intensity and frequency of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from war in Ilam city. This descriptive- analytic study was investigated the PTSD among the residents of Ilam city who were involved directly or indirectly in the war issues. The sample size was 5110 people chosen through cluster sampling technique. Data were analyzed through statistical methods such as K2 test, t-test, linear regression test, and variance analysis in SPSS software. The results of the study revealed that 26% of the cases who had residence background in Ilam city during Iraqi war against Iran suffered from mental disorder (PTSD). Most of these patients were married, illiterate, or primary educated people and mostly the young and middle aged housewives. The war-induced posttraumatic stress disorder has had negative effects on different aspects of Ilam city residents’ health. Therefore, identifying the vulnerable groups to apply medical treatment seemed important and necessary.
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Koorosh Saki, Mahmood Rafieian-Kopaei, Mahmood Bahmani. The Study of Intensity and Frequency of Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Resulting from War in Ilam City. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 407-417]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 63

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.63

Key Words: Post-traumatic stress disorder, War, Ilam

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RSSE: A Paradigm for Proficient Information Retrieval using Semantic Web

 

Sridharan. K1, M. Chitra2

 

1.Department of Computer Science, Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, India

2.Department of Information Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, India.

 

Abstract: In today’s scenario, due to the rapid growth of content volume over the internet, the conventional search engines hardly do afford the required content relevant to the user’s query. This can be effectively solved by enforcing semantic web search methodologies. On addressing that, this paper proposed an efficient prototype Relevancy-based Semantic Search Engine (RSSE). Moreover, the framework enables the users to locate relevant resources and services through semantics and domain expertise. A novel algorithm called Query Similarity Prediction Algorithm (QSPA) has been developed for proficient information retrieval with minimized processing time consumption and simultaneously, serving multiple remote users. Ranking is also performed based on the relevance score of retrieved documents to aid users for finding which documents are most likely to be relevant documents to the given queries. The experimental results reveal the efficiency of the proposed work with respect to the parameters such as precision, recall, F-measure, and time required to retrieve the results for queries.

[Sridharan. K, M. Chitra. RSSE: A Paradigm for Proficient Information Retrieval using Semantic Web. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 418-425] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 64

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.64

 

Keywords: Cache Server, information retrieval (IR), service level agreement (SLA), semantic web, query similarity prediction algorithm (QSPA), ranking.

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Personal health status of urban and rural primary schools students of Sistan and Balouchestan province

 

 Kiani, Fateme. Health promotion research center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran (Corresponding author)
Hesabi, Nasrin. M.Sc student of Health Education, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

 

Abstract: The primary purpose of elementary education is physical development of children and creating correct health behavior for them. Since promotion and proper change of children health habits needs the knowledge of their present health status, this study was done to evaluate the health status of students at elementary schools of Sistan and Balouchestan province. In this descriptive analytical study 750 elementary school students (325 girls and 325 boys) were selected by cluster sampling method. The data were collected via check list. They were analyzed by SPSS 15 and statistical tests (t &). Results showed that 84.6% of urban girls and 89.6% of urban boys had a desired health status while only 70% of rural girls and 79.9% of rural boys had desired health status. There was a significant statistical relation between the mean score of health status of urban and rural students (p<0.001). Fascinating results demonstrated there was not a significant statistical difference between the mean score of personal hygiene of students regarding the absence or presence of school health officials based on T test (p<0.001). Results of the study also showed that 25.9% of girls and 12.8% of boys had lice eggs. 18.9% of girls and 10.1% of boys had pediculosos. 39.3% of boys and 57.6% of girls have had tooth decay and 19.2% of boys and 27.2% of girls have had bleeding gums. The results of the study showed that there is not any relationship between children's personal health status and the existence of school health official that it is considerable. The rural students' hygiene status was much lower than the urban ones, so some strategies would suggest at the end of study to promote the students' health status especially that of rural ones.
[Kiani, Fateme, Hesabi, Nasrin, Personal health status of urban and rural primary schools students of Sistan and Balouchestan province.
Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 426-429] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 65

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.65

Keywords: Personal health, Rural, Urban, Primary Students

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Assay of pharmacological features of phoenix Dactylifera in the view of traditional and modern medicine

 

Sahar, Rabani Khorasgani¹(Corresponder), Fatemeh, Saboktakin Rizi², Sayid Mahdi, Mirghazanfari ³

 

1. Medical Student, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Medical Student,
School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3. Assistant Professor
, MD-PhD of Physiology, Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

 

Abstract: Date palm is used in Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM) and some other Complementary Medicines to prevent and treat some diseases such as limbs and face paralysis, renal and rheumatic diseases. Stanching diarrhea and revealing malignant wounds are some usages of the seed; however since the adverse effect of excess date palm usage has not been studied precisely, we decided to gather more information about date palm. Method: The aim of article is to collect scientific information about pharmacological effects of date palm published in the medical journals indexed in electronic references Medline, SID, PubMed, Google scholar. Articles published about date palm show traits like antioxidant, ant mutant, antiulcer, ant diarrheal, gastrointestinal transit and blood sugar and lipid effect. Liver and kidney protective, sexual stimulator and also allergic consequence are approved. In the view of Traditional Iranian Medicine, the excess use can cause liver and spleen dysfunction, headache, toothache and mouth ulcer. Result: the review shows that date palm affect the gastrointestinal transit, blood sugar, progress of pregnancy and memory. More researches are suggested about clinical effects and side effects of date palm utilization.
[Sahar, Rabani Khorasgani, Fatemeh, Saboktakin Rizi, Sayid Mahdi, Mirghazanfari. Assay of pharmacological features of phoenix Dactylifera in the view of traditional and modern medicine. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):430-435] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesites.com. 66

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.66

Key words: date palm, Traditional Iranian Medicine, pharmaceutical effect

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Attributes of Job-Creativity in Female Students

 

Rezazadeh, Shekofeh-al-Sadaat, Master in Curriculum, School of Educational sciences and psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Email: r shekofe@gmail.com
Tabatabaeijebeli, Foruzan-Sadaat, Master of Science. Department of Industrial on System Management and Productivity, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan, Iran. Email: f_taba1361@yahoo.com
Arbabisarjou, Azizollah (Corresponding author), Assistant professor, Faculty member, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran. Email: derranneh2005@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the attributes of job-creativity in female students in Isfahan University. It was a kind of survey research in which the descriptive method was used. In order to gather the data a researcher-made questionnaire was applied according to the aims of the study. The questionnaire’s validity was assigned through the experts’ point of views. Reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was also at 85%. The statistical samples included 154 female students of Isfahan University in 2010-11 who were chosen through clustered random sampling. In order to analyze the data, the descriptive-inferential method was applied. The data were analyzed through SPSS software; moreover, to test the questions the T-test and ANOVA was applied accordingly. Findings showed that the attributes of job-creativity in female students in case of risk-taking, searching for independence, creativity and success inclination were above the average level. However, the scores gotten from internal control was lower than the average standard criterion score. Furthermore, the average scores of female students in engineering group was above the average level in all the mentioned elements comparing to humanities, science and economy groups.

[Rezazadeh, Shekofeh-al-Sadaat, Tabatabaeijebeli, Foruzan-Sadaat, Arbabisarjou, Azizollah. Attributes of Job-Creativity in Female Students. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 436-442] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 67

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.67

Keywords: students’ job creativity, job creativity attributes, higher level education, students

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Corporate Governance and Executive Remuneration in Malaysia

 

Maryam Taghizadeh

 

Master of business administration (MBA) Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

 

Abstract: It is explained based on the reforms agenda contained in the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, Capital Market Master Plan and Financial Sector Master Plan. By highlighting the mechanisms that normally used in the academic research, the paper identifies some of the important mechanisms applied in the reforms of the Malaysian corporate governance. It is found that the mechanisms that have been put in place are comprehensive and covers a wide spectrum of corporate governance internally and externally. The paper also examines some arising pertinent and puts forth some recommendations on how the future direction of the development of corporate governance in ASEAN countries with respect to directors’ remuneration shall take shape.
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Maryam Taghizadeh. Corporate Governance and Executive Remuneration in Malaysia. Life Sci J 2013;10(7S): 443-446] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 68

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.68

 Keywords: Corporate Governance, Executive,Director’s Remuneration, CEO, BOD.

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An Security Architecture for Campus Virtual Organization Using Role Based Access Control

 

M.Nithya1 and Vijaykumar Varadarajan2
 

1. Associate Prof & Head, Dept of CSE,V.M.K.V.Engg College, SALEM, INDIA.

2. Professor, Department of CSE, S.A. Engineering College, Chennai, India

nithya.ph.d@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Many research efforts are being undertaken to improve shared resources security between Virtual Organizations (VO) in a grid environment, but user security is threatened as organizations in VO keep changing dynamically. VO access should be established only through trust relationships between VO and local users. Generally, there is no trust relationship between classical organization and VO or external members. Access to VO resources by organizations users is only when they possess a Certifying Authority (CA) provided certificate. Additional computing overheads increasing computational overheads are a disadvantage of using public-key for authentication. This paper proposes a novel authentication mechanism through the use of a public key concept being generated from the local Community Authorization Service (CAS) and not CA for increased speed. The proposed architecture accesses resources with dynamically generated keys and a token instead of signing in with credentials for every access by users. Simulation results prove that VO performance improves with the proposed mechanism.

[M.Nithya, Vijaykumar Varadarajan. An Security Architecture for Campus Virtual Organization Using Role Based Access Control. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 447-453] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 69

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.69

 

Keywords: Virtual Organization (VO), Security, Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Community Authorization Service (CAS), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)

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Improvements in RBF Kernel using Evolutionary Algorithm for Support Vector Machine Classifier

 

1N.T.Renukadevi and 2P.Thangaraj

 

1Assistant Professor, Dept.of CT-UG, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Tamilnadu

2Professor and Head, Dept. of CSE, Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Sathy, Tamilnadu

renuka.kec@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The automatic medical image classification is useful in building a content-based medical image retrieval system. In this paper, a classification system for CT Medical Images is presented. Coiflet wavelets are used to extract feature from the CT images. The extracted features are then classified using Support Vector Machine (SVM) with Radial Basis Function (RBF). The accuracy of the SVM depends on the parameters C and gamma of the RBF kernel. The parameter selection is treated as an optimization problem wherein a search technique is used to the optimal parameters to maximize the SVM performance. In this work, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is implemented to select the values of two SVM parameters for classification problems. The PSO is further modified using Genetic Algorithm to achieve optimal parameter values for the RBF kernel.

[N.T. Renukadevi and P.Thangaraj. Improvements in RBF Kernel using Evolutionary Algorithm for Support Vector Machine Classifier. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 454-459] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 70

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.70

 

Keywords: Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR), Computed Tomography (CT), Coiflet wavelets, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Radial Basis Function (RBF), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm

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Genetic Algorithm optimized SVM for Tumor Prediction in Mammogram

 

P.Ezhilarasu1, Dr.J.Suganthi2

 

1. Research Scholar, Department of CSE, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore,

Tamilnadu, India-641 032. ezhilarasu29@gmail.com

2. Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering,

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India-641 032.

 

Abstract: Screening mammography is the best available radiological technique for early breast cancer detection. But due to the huge number of mammograms requiring analysis, radiologists can make false detections. Hence, new solutions regarding automatic detection pertaining to analysis problems should be explored. Microcalcification detection/segmentation helps computerized mammogram screening to classify clusters as either malign or benign. In this paper, Gabor filter with Walsh Hadamard Transform (WHT) is applied to extract microcalcification features from mammograms. This was tested through the use of Mammographic Image Analysis Society (MIAS) mammographic databases. The mammograms were classified using a genetic-based SVM (GA-SVM) model that can automatically determine the optimal parameters, C and Gamma, of SVM with the highest predictive accuracy and generalization ability simultaneously.

[P.Ezhilarasu, Dr.J.Suganthi. Genetic Algorithm optimized SVM for Tumor Prediction in Mammogram. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 460-465] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 71

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.71

 

Keywords: Breast cancer; Mammogram; Microcalcification; Gabor filter; Walsh Hadamard Transform; MIAS Database; Genetic Algorithm

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A Trust Based Ant Colony Optimized Grid Scheduling

 

E. Saravana Kumar 1, A. Sumathi 2

 

1. Research Scholar, Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

2. Professor/ECE, Adhiyamman College of Engineering, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

 sarankr.info@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Resources discovery and scheduling, a core grid service impacts overall system performance and service quality directly. In grid computing services, the system in addition to attempting to locate an optimal resource to improve overall system performance also aims to use resources efficiently. Most scheduling and resource selection algorithms fail to consider resource characteristics resulting in reliability and security issues which in turn affect service quality. This work proposes implementation of a Trust Ant colony optimization (TACO) module, forecasting trust throughout a network grid. The proposed approach computes each entity’s Trust Factor value to determine the self-protection capability and reputation weightage. When the trust module is integrated with dynamic scheduling, lower task failure ensures secure resource utilization.

[E. Saravana Kumar, A. Sumathi. A Trust Based Ant Colony Optimized Grid Scheduling. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s): 466-470] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 72

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.72

 

Keywords: Grid Computing; Resource Selection; Trust, Reputation; Ant Colony Optimization

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Hybrid techniques for Privacy preserving in Data Mining

 

J.Paranthaman1, Dr. T Aruldoss Albert Victoire 2

 

1. Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, University College of Engineering, Pattukottai Campus, Rajamadam- 614 701.

2. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Regional Centre-Coimbatore,

Anna University, Coimbatore - 641 047.

 

Abstract: With the technology advancements, most of the corporations maintain their huge amount of electronic data in the databases and these databases are accessible using internet. These data are used by data miners to extract useful information. There is a threat to the privacy of the data while performing data mining tasks. Anonymization is one of the methods that transform actual data using generalization or suppression techniques, so that private information of individuals is masked. K-Anonymity transforms data into a set of equivalence classes and each class has a set of K- records indistinguishable from each other.In this proposed work, k-anonymity is used for privacy preserving while applying data mining algorithms. Hybrid technique simulated annealing with a genetic algorithm is used to optimize the feature selection. For evaluation, the mushroom data set anonymized to different levels for preserving privacy and hybrid technique for optimization is used. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method achieve satisfactory results.

[J. Paranthaman, Dr. T Aruldoss Albert Victoire. Hybrid techniques for Privacy preserving in Data Mining. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 471-475] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 73

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.73

 

Keywords: Privacy preserving data mining; k-anonymity; simulated annealing; Genetic algorithm

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Enhancing Geographical Routing Protocol Using Swarm Intelligence

 

A. Tamizhselvi 1, Dr. R.S.D. Wahida Banu 2

 

1. Department of Information Technology, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Anna University, India

2. Principal, Government College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India

phd.tamizhselvi@gmail.com

 

Abstract: A MANET (Mobile Ad hoc Network) which ensures wireless connections between cars/vehicles is called Vehicular Ad Hoc Network (VANET). Though geographic routing in VANETs was recently the cynosure, developing multi-hop communication in such networks is challenging due to changing topology and network disconnections resulting in failures/inefficiency in traditional MANET routing protocols. As GPS (Global Position System) use increases, progress on self-configuring localization mechanisms and VANETs geographic routing provides message delivery solutions. The need to study VANETs routing protocols is linked to data exchange expansion in vehicles which aims to provide dedicated applications for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This paper proposes the use of Particle swarm Optimization (PSO) to improve Geographical Routing Protocol (GRP) efficiency. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed modified GRP using PSO, effectively improves the packet delivery ratio, and reduces the end to end delay.

[A. Tamizhselvi, Dr. R.S.D., Wahida Banu. Enhancing Geographical Routing Protocol Using Swarm Intelligence. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 476-481] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 74

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.74

 

Keywords: Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANET), Vehicular Ad Hoc Network (VANET), Geographical Routing Protocol (GRP), Particle swarm Optimization (PSO)

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors among Women without Family History in North West of Iran

 

Ali Pourzand 1, Homa Farajkhah 2, Ramin Azhough 1, Mohammad Bassir Abolghassemi Fakhree 1

 

1. Department of General Surgery, Imam Reza Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

2. Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

BassirF@tbzmed.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Iranian women. This study aimed to investigate risk factors for non-familial breast cancer in the northwest of Iran. A case-control study was conducted from March 2010 to March 2012 in Tabriz, Iran. Two hundred women with breast cancer and 200 age-matched healthy women were included. Demographical data and risk factor related information were collected using a short structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using conditional logistic regression with the forward elimination method and odds ratios (ORs) with related 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. The mean ± SD ages of cases and controls were 50.05±11.47 and 49.91±11.83 years, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that low to moderate socioeconomic status (OR=6.19, 95%CI: 2.92-13.11), previous genital surgery (OR=3.97, 95%CI: 1.53-10.33) and no history of miscarriage (OR=2.41, 95%CI: 1.14-5.09) were risk factors for breast cancer. These findings indicate that low to moderate socioeconomic status, previous genital surgery and no history of miscarriage are factors significantly associated with increased breast cancer risk among Iranian women within Northwest of Iran.

[Pourzand A, Farajkhah H, Azhough R, Fakhree MB. Breast Cancer Risk Factors among Women without Family History in North West of Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):482-489]. (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 75

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.75

 

Keywords: Breast cancer; case-control study; risk factors; Iranian women

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Floating Power Station With Emergency Rescue Passenger Space For Life Saving As Part Of The Ship

 

Sivakumar M 1, Santhosh kumar. S. M 2, Arthanari. M3

 

1 Research Scholar, Anna University, India

2 B.E Student, Anna University India

3Department of Science and Humanities Nehru Institute of Technology, Kaliyapalayam, 105, Coimbatore, India

sivala@gmail.com

 

Abstract: This paper relates to the ship having tethered wind turbine system for power generation and emergency rescue passenger space for passengers to save their life during an emergency situation. It is a lighter system that rotates about a horizontal axis in response to sea breeze and wind produced during sailing is used to generating electrical energy. This electrical energy is transferred to the ship for immediate use. Helium (an inert non-reactive lighter than air) sustains the Air Rotor which ascends over stern deck to an altitude for best wind and its rotation with the sailing causes the Magnus effect. This provides additional lift, keeps the device stabilized, and keeps it positioned within a very controlled and restricted location. Commercial ships will use this electrical energy for their ship auxiliary power system additional to their fuel. Virtually all emission from the vessel including NOx, SOx and CO2, are reduced by using power generated from this turbine. Whenever, the ship is at risk, this Helium filled gas turbine can raise the emergency rescue passenger space and save passengers.

[Sivakumar M, Santhosh kumar. S. M, Arthanari. M. Floating Power Station With Emergency Rescue Passenger Space For Life Saving As Part Of The Ship. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):490-498]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 76

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.76

 

KeyWords: High altitude winds energy, Tethered wind turbine system, capacity factor, Ship auxiliary power system.

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Load Frequency Control of Hydro-Hydro System with Fuzzy Logic Controller Considering DC Link

 

B. Anand

 

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, 641032, Coimbatore, INDIA

E-mail: b_anand_eee@yahoo.co.in

 

Abstract: This paper describes the dynamic performance of two area interconnected hydro-hydro power systems when subjected to 1% step load perturbation. For this present study, the system is incorporated with conventional Proportional-Integral (PI) controller and Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC). The dc link is used as system interconnection in parallel with ac tie-lines. The dc link is considered to be operating in constant current control mode and the power flow deviation through dc link is modeled based on frequency deviation at rectifier end. To investigate system performance, optimum PI controller gains are obtained using integral square error (ISE) technique. The responses with these controllers are sluggish. To overcome this drawback FLC is proposed. Time domain simulation is used to compare the dynamic performance. Finally, simulation results shows that FLC has better dynamic control performance than PI controller.

[B. Anand. Load Frequency Control of Hydro-Hydro System with Fuzzy Logic Controller Considering DC Link. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):499-504].(ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 77

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.77

 

Keywords: area control error, automatic generation control, fuzzy logic controller, load frequency control.

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Novel Security Mechanism to Improve QOS in MANET

 

P. Saravanan 1, Dr. S. Chitra 2

 

1. Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, India

2. Principal, Er.Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering, Hosur, India

saravancse@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Nodes cooperate to provide connectivity and operate without centralized administration in a Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET). Routing is crucial for any network as nodes transmit traffic in multihop fashion since communicating nodes might be out of range. Consequently, each node in the network not only works for itself, but must also be cooperative with other nodes. The presence of selfish nodes degrades the security and quality of service (QoS) due to its non-cooperative nature. Secure and reliable communications in MANETs due to the presences of selfish/malicious nodes, unpredictable wireless media, and host mobility is widely researched. In this paper, the concept of trust is incorporated in the routing protocol to enhance the security and QoS of the network. Managing trust in a MANET is challenging when cooperation is critical to achieving system goals. Ad hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV) routing protocol is enhanced with the addition of trust metrics in this study. Simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the enhanced AODV to perform satisfactorily even in the presence of selfish nodes.

[P. Saravanan, S. Chitra. Novel Security Mechanism to Improve QOS in MANET. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):505-509]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 78

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.78

 

Keywords: Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs), Ad hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV), Selfish Nodes, Trust.

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A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm with Elitist Ant System in Grid Scheduling

 

Radha1 and Dr. V. Sumathy2

 

1. Asst.Professor, Dept. of Computer Applications, Sri Ramakrishna College of Engg, Coimbatore-641 022

2. Prof., Dept. of ECE, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore-641 022, INDIA

radhakbr10@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Services like resource discovery, monitoring and scheduling are more complicated in a grid environment due to the resource pool being large, dynamic and architecturally diverse. A Grid scheduler ensures resource selection decisions in an environment where it cannot control local resources, as the latter are distributed, and systems information is limited/dated and such interactions are closely linked to Grid Information Services functionality. This paper addresses dynamic scheduling of jobs to distributed computing resources. No single scheduling method is enough as scheduling problems have richness and variety. Makespan is the most common objective function of task scheduling problems. Makespan minimisation ensures jobs to level differences between each phases’ completion time. In this paper, a hybrid Genetic Algorithm (GA) with incorporates Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) for grid scheduling is proposed. The proposed Hybrid Genetic Algorithm with Elitist Ant System (HGAEAS) demonstrates its effectiveness for Grid Scheduling.

[Radha and V. Sumathy. A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm with Elitist Ant System in Grid Scheduling. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):510-515]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 79

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.79

 

Keywords: Grid Computing, Grid scheduling, Genetic Algorithm (GA), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Makespan.

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Genetic Algorithm based Feature Selection for Ontology based Information Retrieval of Semi Structure Data

 

N. Vanjulavalli1, Dr. A. Kovalan 2

 

1. Research Scholar,Department of Computer Science and Applications, PMU, Vallam, Thanjavur

2. Assistant Professor (S.S), Department of Computer Science and Applications,PMU, Vallam, Thanjavur.

vanjulavallisn@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The increasing volume of web pages in World Wide Web in the form of free-text makes information retrieval difficult. The retrieval is more challenging due to the ambiguous nature of the unstructured information found in these pages. Ontologies help to overcome the disambiguate nature of the natural language by the use of standard terms that relate to specific concepts. Thus, the knowledge of ontology is used to match object and queries based on semantics improving information retrieval. In this paper, the features from the web pages are extracted based on ontology and semantics of the XML tags. Genetic Algorithm is applied for selecting optimal subset of features based on correlation. Experimental results for the proposed feature extraction method demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimization of the feature selection.

[N. Vanjulavalli, A. Kovalan. Genetic Algorithm based Feature Selection for Ontology based Information Retrieval of Semi Structure Data. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):516-521]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 80

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.80

 

Keywords: Information retrieval (IR), World Wide Web, Ontology, Feature Selection, Genetic Algorithm, Bagging.

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Review of Al Metal Matrix Composite and Basalt Fiber as a New Reinforcement for MMC

 

R. Karthigeyan1, G. Ranganath2, S. Ezhil Vannan3, S. Paul Vizhian4, K.Annamalai5

 

1 Research scholar - Anna University, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, India.

2 Principal, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, India.

3 Research scholar - UVCE, K.R. Circle, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.

4 Chairman & Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, UVCE, K.R. Circle, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.

5 Assistant Professor (SG) MIT, Anna University

karthikaeri@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The development of high-performance engineering products made from natural resources is increasing worldwide, due to renewable and environmental issues. Among different types of natural resources, hard, and dense volcanic rocks can be found in most of the countries across the globe. These hard and dense volcanic rocks have been extensively exploited over the past few years. By using the volcanic rock basalt fiber is produced, this paper presents an overview of the developments made in the area of basalt fiber reinforced composites. This study, for the first time investigates the applicability of basalt fiber as a new reinforcing material for Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) in terms of their availability in market, manufacturing methods, and overall properties through various experimental work for thermal stability and mechanical properties. It includes several critical issues and suggestions for future works, which underscore the roles of material scientists and manufacturing engineers and for the bright future of this new fiber material through value addition to enhance its uses.

[R. Karthigeyan, G. Ranganath, S. Ezhil Vannan, S. Paul Vizhian, K.Annamalai. Review of Al Metal Matrix Composite and Basalt Fiber as a New Reinforcement for MMC. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):522-527]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 81

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.81

 

Keywords: Basalt fiber; Al Metal Matrix Composites.

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Comparison of 3 Different Rest times in Resistance Training Plan of Footballers Maximum Power in Leg Squat and Bench Press

 

Abuzar Mohamadimofrad1, Dr. Masoud Nikbakht2, Dr. Abdolhamid Habibi2, Dr. Saeed Shakerian3

 

1. MSc of physical education and sport sciences, Shaid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran

2. Associate professor of physical education and sport sciences, faculty member of Shaid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran

3. Assistant professor of physical education and sport sciences, faculty member of Shaid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran

 

Abstract: The aim of this study is to compare different rest times in squat and bench press performance and to calculate footballers’ maximum power. 40 male footballer volunteers with BMI=22.79 were invited to the study. The athletes put in groups C 1; n = 10, C 2; n = 10, C 3; n = 10 and C 4; n = 10. 8 weeks training with an intensity of 70% 1RM was started; each session included warm-up and 4 sets of squat and 4 sets of bench press. Rest time between sets for the four groups: C1, S=45; C2, S=90; C3, S=180; and C4 a combination of the three. The result with respect to P<0.05 showed that strength program with different relaxation times increases 1RM, but there was no significant difference between the groups.

 [Abuzar Mohamadimofrad, Masoud Nikbakht, Abdolhamid Habibi, Saeed Shakerian. Comparison of 3 Different Rest times in Resistance Training Plan of Footballers Maximum Power in Leg Squat and Bench Press. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):528-533] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 82

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.82

 

Keywords: rest times, maximum power, squat, bench press.

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Prevalence of goiter among high school students in Sanandaj, Iran in the year 2012.

 

Jafar Moballeghi1, Hossein Mohamadzadeh2, Fardin Gharibi3*, Mozhdeh Zarei4, Alireza Gharib5

 

1Department of Surgery, Besat Hospital, Kurdistan University of Medical Science, Sanandaj, Iran

2Assistant Profesor of Sociology, Department of Social Science,Payam Noor University

3*Ms PH Health Management. Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.

4Ms PH Midwifery. Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

5 MSc in Midwifery, Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.

*Corresponding Author: fardin.gharibi@muk.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Iodine deficiency is a prevalent, yet easily preventable cause of brain damage. In this study we evaluated the prevalence of goiter among high school students lower than twenty years of age in the city of Sanandaj, knowing that iodized salt program began twenty years ago. Methods: This descriptive - analytical study was conducted on 700 high school students in Sanandaj during 2011-12 academic years. Sampling method was multistage. Data were collected by referring to the chosen schools in coordination with high school principals. Demographic information of were collected after interviews and were recorded in the questionnaire. Height and Weight measurement students'. The diagnosis of goiter is based on clinical examination and is graded in accordance with World Health Organization criteria. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS 16, and then chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between demographic variables and goiter grades. Results: In our study the prevalence of goiter in high school students was 11.7%; females 16% and males 7.4% (p=0/0001). The frequency of grade one goiter in students that had mothers with high school education was 15.2% and in students that had fathers with university education was 13.5%. Prevalence of grade one goiter in students with normal body mass index was 11.2%. Conclusion: Findings of the present study showed that in view of the descending trend of goiter prevalence during the past 20 years, the iodine deficiency disorders control program in Sanandaj has been highly successful. Therefore for the purpose of maintaining a successful control monitoring program the iodine deficiency disorders program needs to be strengthened.

[Hossein Mohamadzadeh, Fardin Gharibi, Mozhdeh Zarei, Alireza Gharib. Prevalence of goiter among high school students in Sanandaj, Iran in the year 2012. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):534-538](ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 83

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.83

 

Keywords: Iodine deficiency- goiter -high school students

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Evaluation of Positive Culture during the Initial Healing of Penetrating Ocular Trauma

 

Bahman Sharifi 1, 2, Hamid Reza Ghaffarian Shirazi2, 3*, Seyyed Hossein Malek-Hosseini1,2, Esmat Afzalian 2

 

1 - Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences.

2 - Cellular and Molecular research center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, I. R. Iran.

3- School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I. R. Iran.

*Corresponding Author: gshr3@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Endophthalmitis is usually a devastating complication, followed by penetrating eye injuries that often causes severe loss of vision. Bacterial and fungal cultures were used to evaluate the primary healing of penetrating ocular trauma which is positive in the diagnosis of endophthalmitis. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was performed on 105 patients with penetrating eye trauma during the initial healing, in which, bacterial and fungal cultures were obtained from wounds, vitreous, aqueous humor and intraocular foreign body. The positive culture rate of endophthalmitis was compared in eyes with and without clinical diagnoses. In addition, factors affecting in causing positive culture and endophthalmitis was studied. Results. About 24% of patients had positive culture of wound, vitreous, aqueous humor and the intraocular foreign body. Thirteen percent (13%) of clinically diagnosed endophthalmitis were developed during treatment. 50% of patients enjoyed positive culture with clinical diagnosis of endophthalmitis. Despite positive cultures, 18 eyes (20%) had not any sign of endophthalmitis. Sclera rupture was observed in 25 patients with 48% positive culture and also in 20 patients with 25% negative culture. 32% of 25 patients with the positive culture enjoyed iris prolapse and 80 patients with 11% negative culture enjoyed iris involvement. Patients with 40% positive culture and also patients with 10% negative culture had a foreign body in the eye. Of 14 cases of positive culture of pathogenic organisms, 43% faced endophthalmitis. Discussion. Despite the positive bacterial cultures during primary healing of penetrating ocular trauma, clinical infection is not created. So, bacterial culture during the initial healing is not helpful in diagnosis of the next endophthalmitis. Iris involvement, sclera laceration and intraocular foreign body increases possibility of positive bacterial cultures during the initial healing significantly. Possibility of risk of endophthalmitis is increased in case of entrance of microorganisms with more virulence during penetrating ocular trauma to the eye.

[Sharifi B, Ghafarian Shirazi H.R, Saniee F, Delaviz H. Evaluation of Positive Culture during the Initial Healing of Penetrating Ocular Trauma. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):539-544] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 84

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The Estimation of Regression Models with Censored Data Using Logistic and Tobit Models

 

Atefeh younesi a, Elham Kamangar b

 

 a Department of Mathematics, Master of Science, Zanjan University, Zanjan, Iran

(atefehyounesi1363@gmail.com)

b Department of Mathematics, Payam Noor University of Tehran

 

Abstract: In statistics, censoring occurs when the value of an observation is only partially known. The aim of this paper is estimation of a regression model with censored data using Logistic and Tobit models. We have compared two models based on goodness of fit and forecasting accuracy criteria. We have used the data of rate of return and volatility of Tehran Stock Exchange. Results indicate that Based on Akaike info criterion, Schwarz criterion, Hannan-Quinn criterion and Log likelihood, the model of Tobit has better goodness of fit than Logistic model. Criteria of RMSE and MAE indicate that the Tobit model has more accuracy of forecasting than Logistic Model.

[Atefeh younesi, Elham Kamangar. The Estimation of Regression Models with Censored Data Using Logistic and Tobit Models. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):545-550] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 85

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.85

 

Keywords: Regression Models, Censored Data, Logistic, Tobit.

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The study of tendency and passion of sport among the sport college students in Ataturk University

 

Süleyman Erim ERHAN

 

Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Ataturk University, Erzurum, TURKEY

 

Abstract: The main aim of this study was to evaluate students' passion at sport and physical education, sport passion gender and sport type in Ataturk University School of Physical Education and Sports, Sports-type (individual or team), Sports Structure (Basic, struggle and recreational sports) according to the related parameters. The study populations were consisted of 320 females and 550 males studying at Ataturk University School of Physical Education totally 870 students during 2011-2012 in this regard. In a study carried out on 118 women (age = 20.97+-2.01) and 205 men (age = 21.79+-2.51) that they totally were students at Ataturk university school of physical education and sport. Participants were in the category of individual and team sport, and the difference of physical education and sports school students were consisted of dealing with branches. The Survey is subjected to participants' passion at sport, (The Passion in Sport Scale; Vallerant et al, 2003), and determining age, sex, department, and for information on sports-type,"Personal Information Form" was given in this regard. Obsessive passion at sport with tendency, harmonious passion questionnaire is consisted of two sub-dimensions. The passion for the sport with the type of sport participants, sports structure, partition and one-way analysis of variance is applied for testing the gender difference that MANOVA test was used in this case. MANOVA analysis of the scores of men and women in participants of harmonious passion is (Wilkes 'Lambda T = 0.984, F (2,320) = 0.67, P < 0.05) and sport type (individual and team) and obsessive passion scores (Wilkes' Lambda =0.982 T, F (2,320) = 0.44, P < 0.05) showed no significant difference in this study. Yet the analysis section (Wilkes 'Lambda T = 0.962, F (6.636) = 0.18, P> 0.05) and sports structure (basic, fighting and recreational sports) (Wilkes' Lambda T = 0.992, F (4,638) = 0.83, P > 0.05), and revealed that there was no significant difference between the scores of sporting passion. Finally, the relationship between gender and the selected columns, Chi-square analysis was used to analysis of the results in this case. There is found a relationship between gender and the selected branch. As a result, the findings of this study differ according to the type of sport; the sport is related to passion and sex, but depending on the sport section and the difference revealed in this case. [Süleyman Erim ERHAN. The study of tendency and passion of sport among the sport college students in Ataturk University. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):551-555] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 86

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.86

 

Keywords: Sport, Sport Passion, Sport type.

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Coaching Practices of First and Second League Women-Men Volleyball Coaches in Turkey

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hakan SUNAY

 

School of Physical Education and Sport, Ankara, Turkey

hsunay@ankara.edu.tr

 

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to investigate the approaches of the coaches in the First and Second Leagues in Turkey in their coaching methods and, to state the differences in their applications. A questionnaire consisted of 10 sections and 61 questions were applied to the coaches that took part in the study. The research is limited to first and second league trainers, which is set of 120 trainers. The sampling of the research is 80 coaches (2 female, 78 male) in the First and Second Leagues in Turkey. In order to collect the data, the book of Rainer Martens named “Successful Coaching” and its sample questions and expertise opinions were referred and 5 scale Likert type questionnaire questions for coaches was determined as α :.86. The arithmetic medium of the research results was investigated by using T-test for p< 0, 05 between independent variables. Besides, in order to determine if there are significant changes between the groups, Variance Analysis (ANOVA) was applied, and the difference between the two groups was determined by using Post Hoc-Tukey test. Consequently, there were seen significant changes in the coaching approaches of the coaches in the First and Second Leagues in Turkey.

[Hakan SUNAY. Coaching Practices of First and Second League Women-Men Volleyball Coaches in Turkey. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):556-561] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 87

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.87

 

Key words: volleyball, coach, coaching practices.

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Analyses Of The Energy Sources Used By Turkish Referees During Ninety Minutes Soccer Match

 

Alpaslan Kartal1, Hayrettin Gümüşdağ1, Ali Gürel Goksel2, Emre Bellı3, Muharrem Alparslan Kurudırek3, Emrah Cerıt1

 

  1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Hithit University, Çorum, TURKEY

  2. School of Physical Education and Sport, Marmara University, Istanbul, TURKEY

  3. School of Physical Education and Sport, Ataturk University,Erzurum, TURKEY

 

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to predict the percentages of various energy sources used by volunteer 5 official soccer Turkish Referees ( mean age: 38.40 ± 1.1 years, height: 178 ± 0.5 cm, body mass: 85.20 ± 2.5 kg) and to analyze the locomotor motions during 90min amateur soccer a match expressed in anaerobic threshold level (ATL). Each subject's heart rate was monitored during a match using a shortrange radio telemetry (Sport TesterTM PE3000), and was sampled at 5s intervals.Percentage of heart rate (x= 181.8 beats/min) and estimated anaerobic threshold level (x= 171.2 beats/min). The locomotor movements (walking, jogging, fast running, backward running and sideway running) of each subjects were recorded on the field by using hand-notational system for whole match period. The frequency and duration of each activity were recorded and these data were utilized to calculate the dis­tance covered by the referee. The result indicated that the mean work ratio below A.T.L. was 77.04%, there was no significant differences between heart rates recorded in the first and second halves and the mean value of total distance covered was 6166 meter; significant fall in the work rate was noted in the second half (p<.05). According the results of this study referees doesn't need vigorous training for officiating a match. But they should participate in aerobic conditioning programs on regular basis and also should be abrupt acceleration and deceleration, charges of direction and angles runs. Additionally, muscle glycogen levels should not be lowered by strenuous activities the day before or the morning of soccer match to be officiated.

[Alpaslan Kartal, Hayrettin Gümüşdağ, Ali Gürel Goksel, Emre Bellı, Muharrem Alparslan Kurudırek, Emrah Cerıt. Analyses Of The Energy Sources Used By Turkish Referees During Ninety Minutes Soccer Match. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):562-567] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 88

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.88

 

Key words: Movement-analysis, radio telemetry, referees’ heart rate, soccer, anaerobic threshold.

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 Certain Improvements in Optimization Techniques for Grid Scheduling

 

N. Krishnamoorthy1 and Dr. R. Asokan2

 

1. Assistant Professor (SG), Department of CSE, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode-638052,

2. Principal, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Tholurpatti, Thottiam-621215, INDIA

krishnamoorthyer@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Grid computing is a computing framework based on large-scale resource sharing to run grid enabled applications. The grid system’s efficiency and quality of service depends upon core functions such as resources discovery and scheduling. The system attempts to optimize scheduling to enhance system performance and also aims to use resources efficiently. This work proposes implementation of a hybrid optimization algorithm based on Memetic and Fish School optimization module, for optimal grid scheduling in a network grid. The proposed Memetic - Fish Swarm Optimization (MFSO) scheme incorporates local search techniques in the standard Fish Swarm Optimization algorithm, resulting in an efficient and effective optimization method. The proposed approach aims to dynamically create an optimal schedule to finish jobs within minimum time duration.

[N. Krishnamoorthy and R. Asokan. Certain Improvements in Optimization Techniques for Grid Scheduling. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):568-572]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 89

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.89

 

Keywords: Grid; Resource Selection; Grid Scheduling; Memetic optimization; Fish Swarm Optimization (FSO).

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The Level of Adiponectin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Suffering Metabolic Syndrome

 

Sara Jafari *1, Mitra Niafar 2, Sajjad Hejazi3

 

 1*Resident of Internal Medicine, Imam-Reza Hospital, Endocrine Research Team, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

2Associated Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Imam-Reza Hospital, Endocrine Research Team, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

3Department of Anatomy, Tabriz branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

*Corresponding author: sara_jafari@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders which occurs in 6.5-8 percent of in reproductive women and is characterized by creating disorder in ovulation and hyperandrogenism. Adiponectin is one of the cytokines which is secreted by an adipose tissue; it has an anti-inflammatory effect and decreases when polycystic ovary and metabolic syndromes occur. The present study was aimed at assessing the level of Adiponectin in polycystic ovary syndrome patients who suffered metabolic syndrome. Method: The study was an analytic-descriptive one. Ninety polycystic ovary syndrome patients, 45 of whom also suffered metabolic syndrome, were selected as the study participants. Their level of Adiponectin and some other endocrine biomarkers were assessed and compared with each other. Results: Mean age of the studied patients was 24.61±6.9. Patients’ mean systolic blood pressure was 22.98±18 mmHg. The mean waist diameter in the patients was 87.2±13.34 cm. The mean level of triglyceride was 115.42±74.53mg/dl. Mean level of HDL was 48.34±16.75 mg/dl. Patients’ mean level of fasting blood glucose was 90.65±7.98 mg/dl. Mean BMI was 26.89±6.01 kg/m2. Level of Adiponectin was 11.03±3.56 mg/dl and 8.01±2.69 mg/dl in patients suffering polycystic ovary syndrome and those with polycystic ovary and metabolic syndromes, respectively. Conclusion: The results of the present study and comparing them with those of other studies showed that level of Adiponectin in patients suffering polycystic ovary syndrome is lower compared to laboratory indices which specify the normal range. Moreover, suffering metabolic syndrome in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome reduces level of Adiponectin; and comparing these two showed that there was a significant statistical difference between them (P=0.00).

[Sara Jafari, Mitra Niafar, Sajjad Hejazi. The Level of Adiponectin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Suffering Metabolic Syndrome. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):573-577] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 90

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.90

 

Keywords: polycystic ovary syndrome, metabolic syndrome, Adiponectin.

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Frequency of type 1 fimbriae among E.coli subtypes isolated from patients with urinary and gastrointestinal tract infection

 

Hosein Heydari 1, Mohmmad Reza Shokrollahi1, Zahra Movahedi 1*

 

1- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Qom, Iran

*Corresponding author: movahedizahra@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The gut constitutes an important reservoir of bacteria causing extra intestinal infections such as urinary tract infection (UTI). According to the fecal–vaginal–urethral hypothesis, E. coli strains causing UTI usually derive immediately from the host’s own fecal and perineal flora. We assessed multiplex PCR assays to detect type 1 fimbriae among E.coli subtypes in children with symptom of urinary tract or gastrointestinal infection. Material and Methods: We used multiplex PCR assays that detect enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) isolates, enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) isolates, enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) isolates, enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) isolates, and enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) isolates. Also the isolates were examined for type 1 fimbriae. The targets selected for each group were eae for EPEC isolates, aggR for EAEC isolates, and the genes encoding heat-labile and heat-stable toxins for ETEC isolates, stx1 and stx2 for EHEC isolates, invE for EIEC isolates and fimH for detection of type 1 fimbriae. Results: In this study more than 80% of E. coli isolates from the Urine and rectal swab samples of childrens have the genes for type 1 fimbriae. Among 101 rectal swab specimens tested, 48.5% had fimH gene, 2% were EHEC, 3% ETEC and 4% EAEC; we also detected mixed infections, 1% with ETEC and EHEC, 4% EHEC with fimH gene, 11.9% ETEC with fimH gene, 5.9% EAEC with fimH gene, 6.9% EHEC with ETEC with fimH gene, 1% EHEC and EAEC with fimH gene, 2% ETEC and EAEC with fimH gene. EIEC and EPEC were not found among the isolates tested. From 101 urine specimens tested 56.4% had fimH gene, 2% were EHEC, 2% ETEC, 3% EAEC; we also detected mixed infections, 1% with EAEC and EHEC, 7.9% EHEC with fimH gene, 9.9% ETEC with fimH gene and 3% EAEC with fimH gene. EIEC and EPEC were not found among the isolates tested. Discussion: As our understanding of the molecular aspects and detection of more than 80% fimH gene in E. coli strains it has been possible to design vaccines that target adaptive responses against specific bacterial proteins such as FimH tip adhesin of type 1 fimbriae. The antibodies produced can interfere with the function of essential bacterial virulence factors and can prevent the bacteria from adhering to and invading the host.

[Hosein Heydari, Mohmmad Reza Shokrollahi, Zahra Movahedi. Frequency of type 1 fimbriae among E.coli subtypes isolated from patients with urinary and gastrointestinal tract infection. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):578-582] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 91

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.91

 

Key Word: E. coli subtypes, multiplex PCR, type 1 fimbriae.

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Late histopathological findings in the thoracic irradiation: A preliminary study in the animal model

 

A. Takavar1, B. Minaei1, GH. Hadadi2, S. Khoei1, S. Refahi1,3*, Z. Behrouzkia4, M. Pourissa5, G. Ghamami1

 

1Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

2Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.

3Ardebil University of Medical Sciences, Ardebil, Iran.

4Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.

5Neurosciences research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

Corresponding Author: refahi@razi.tums.ac.ir

 

Abstract: To investigate late histopathological alterations in rat lung cells following single-dose of irradiation. Methods and materials: The thoracic cage of entire lung of Wistar rats was exposed to 17 Gy 60Co gamma rays. The animals were sacrificed at 32 weeks after irradiation. The lungs were dissected and blinded histopathological evaluation was performed. Results: When the lungs were removed at 32 weeks after whole thoracic irradiation, histopathologically inflammation and mononuclear infiltrate in the interstitium, Intraalveolar hemorrhages, dilatation in the alveolar space with alterations of the alveolar wall, congestion of the dilated vessels, foam and dust cells and superimposed collagen were noted in all animals. Conclusion: At the end of the histological examination, it was seen that all of the animals had severe superimposed collagen and a large fibrous area. We conclude that, in the rat lung model with single dose of 17 Gy, the most interesting finding in this study was in the expression of late fibrosis.

[A. Takavar, B. Minaei, GH. Hadadi, S. Khoei, S. Refahi, Z. Behrouzkia, M. Pourissa, G. Ghamami. Late histopathological findings in the thoracic irradiation: A preliminary study in the animal model. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):583-585] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 92

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.92

 

Keywords: Thoracic irradiation, Lung histopathology, Pulmonary fibrosis.

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Response Rate to One-step Operation of Exotropia with over Sixty Prism Diopters of Deviation at Imam

Khomeini Hospital, Urmia

 

Naser Samadi Aidenloo1, Qader Motarjemizadeh1*, Arash Alivand2

 

1Department of ophthalmology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

2Department of ophthalmology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

*Corresponding Author: Dr.maher@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Information about the results of strabismus surgery conducted in accredited domestic educational and medical centers can result in knowing medical status of strabismus surgery in the country. The present study was aimed at specifying the results of exotropia surgery with over 60 prism diopters of deviation. Method: The present study is a descriptive-retrospective study that was conducted over two years (2007-2008) at Imam Khomeini Hospital, Orumia. Random sampling was utilized. The study consisted of forty patients who were diagnosed with symptoms of over-60 prism diopter horizontal ocular deviation of exotropia and underwent surgery. Findings: In the present study, 40 patients with exotropic deviation of over 60 prism diopters and with a mean age of 25.27±11.89 received resection and recession (R&R). Twenty-four patients (60%) were male and 16 (40%) were female. The operation was conducted on the right eye and the left one for thirteen (32.5%) and 7 (17.5%) patients, respectively. However, alternative exotropia was conducted for 20 patients (50%). Conclusion: Generally, the results of exotropia resection and recession surgery at Imam Khomeini Hospital of Orumia has been acceptable and satisfactory. However, selecting patients for operation plays an important role in reaching better results after the operation.

[Naser Samadi Aidenloo, Qader Motarjemizadeh, Arash Alivand. Response Rate to One-step Operation of

Exotropia with over Sixty Prism Diopters of Deviation at Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia. Life Sci J

2013;10(7s):586-588] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 93

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.93

 

Keywords: Iodine deficiency- goiter -high school students.

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The Effect Of Ascorbic Acid On Protection Of Hepatic Injury Consequence Effective Isomers Of Pentanedioic Acid In Rats

 

1Ramin Amin Abad*, 2Naiyereh Haerifar, 3Eilyad Issabeagloo

 

1- DVM, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.

2- Department of physiology, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tabriz branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.

3- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tabriz branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.

ramin.abad@yahoo.com

 

ABSTRACT: Pentanedioic acid derivatives such as Methotrexate are anti-neoplastic agents and are widely used in treatment of auto immune disorders and malignant diseases, but their use is limited because of several side effects including hepatotoxicity. As one of the important mechanisms involving in the pathogenesis of methotrexate toxicity, some of anti-oxidant agents have been used to reduce its side effect. Ascorbic acid (Vit. C) is an important anti-oxidant drug and in this research we aimed to study vitamin C effect on methotrexate induced hepatotoxicity. Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into three groups (n=10). First group was control group, the second group was Methotrexate group (represent pentanedioic acid derivatives) in which received, and the third group was methotrexate plus vitamin C group whom received methotrexate and vitamin C. On 6th day, the rats were anesthetized and liver tissue removed for pathologic studying and plasma isolated for measuring ALT and AST (P<0.05). Results showed that vitamin C treatment decreased liver tissue injury and elevation of ALT and AST after methotrexate administration. Regarding increasing use of methotrexate and the results of this research Vitamin C may be helpful in suppressing methotrexate induced hepatotoxicity and it is suggested to do this research on other animal models and study the underlying mechanisms.

[Ramin Amin Abad, Naiyereh haeri Far, Eilyad Issabeagloo. The Effect Of Ascorbic Acid On Protection Of Hepatic Injury Consequence Effective Isomers Of Pentanedioic Acid In Rats. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):589-592]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 94

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Key words: hepatotoxicity; ascorbic acid; pentanedioic acid derivatives; Methotrexate; Rat.

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Obstacles and challenges of electronic government establishment in virtual age

 

Gholamreza Memarzadeh1, Mehrzad Sarfarazi2 (Corresponding Author), Nasrollah Akbari3

 

1Faculty of Management & Accounting, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2Instructor & PhD Candidate, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran

3MA Student of Public Administration, Rafsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan, Iran

 

Abstract: Knowledge age or information age which one of its physical symbols is internet, is improving increasingly. Virtual revolution that is the result of virtual age, effects on all affairs related to civilized man tomorrow, and this effect is more than third wave effects that can provide large changes, so far. Electronic government which is the result of virtual age revolution unlike common approach in many developing countries, is not giving computer and put it on government official and managers or staffs desk, bat also, electronic government concluding of using information and communications technology to change government and governance pluses through making it be more accessible, efficient and responsive. Electronic government improves people condition of access to useful information about their life and providing government services, and represents new opportunities for cooperation in political processes. E-Government implementation entails basic and fundamental changes in government and even society. Following challenges of electronic government can be classified in three groups: management challenges, human force challenges and challenges that are derived from new technologies which are related to improvement and development of required infrastructures to enjoy of technologies and communicative instruments. In this article, we have verified definitions and conceptions of E-Government as far as possible, we have tried to discuss about requirements and challenges of E-Government in implementation.

[Gholamreza Memarzadeh, Mehrzad Sarfarazi, Nasrollah Akbari. Obstacles and challenges of electronic government establishment in virtual age. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):593-601] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 95

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.95

 

Key words: Information technology, virtual age, E-Government, challenges of E-Government establishment

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Investigate the possibility of establishing a parliamentary system Rights in Islamic Republic of Iran

 

Sajad tavakoli

 

MA Student of Law, Tehran University, Iran

Sajad.tawakolli@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Political systems in the world to head a democratic, parliamentary and mixed into Political system can be mixed semi-parliamentary semi-Chairman and understood. The political system of parliamentary feasibility study will form the subject matter.The possibility of political change in Iran's parliamentary officials often discussed and analyzed in the context of the research behind it can be a viable solution. Possible establishment of a parliamentary system is the political system of the Islamic Republic of Iran? And if you act on this background is required in any case, what would be the effects of such change?

[Sajad tavakoli. Investigate the possibility of establishing a parliamentary system Rights in Islamic Republic of Iran. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 602-606] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 96

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.96

 

Keyword: Political system, parliamentary system, political parties, constitutional rights to Iran

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Improving the Software Quality by Designing an Effective Test Cases with an Unit Testing

 

Nirmal Kumar A 1, Dr. B.G. Geetha 2

 

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Christian College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamilnadu - 624619, India.

2 Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, KSR College of Technology, Thiruchengode, Tamilnadu - 637215, India.

Corresponding Author Email: nirmal15483@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Software systems are playing vital role in human lives and they are becoming more challenging for the software developers. People cannot do anything in the world without software in our day-to-day life. Software industries are developing the software projects in the domains like Health Care, Financial Management, Banking, Insurance, Retail Management, etc. New methodologies, new techniques, new tools and new standards are increased day-by-day to build the high quality software. So there is a pressure for software builders to produce the high quality software. Both the developers and the testers of the software should focus on the quality issues. Only the effective software testing can deliver the quality software products and satisfying the user’s requirements, needs and expectations. The software testing contains several steps. Test Case design is one of the steps in Testing Life Cycle (TLC). The testers should concentrate on this test case design process carefully. In this research, the Health Care Software is as example and explained briefly about how to improve the quality of that software by classifying and designing the effective test cases.

[Nirmal Kumar A, Geetha B G. Improving the Software Quality by Designing an Effective Test Cases with an Unit Testing Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):608-610] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 97

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.97

 

Keywords: Software Quality, Software Testing, Test Cases, Unit Testing

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The study of informal residence of Mashhad Qoli in Conurbation of Mashhad, Iran

 

M. A. Shokouhi 1, M. R. Mabhoot 2*

 

1. Assistant Professor of Geography and Urban Planning in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

2. PhD Student of Geography and Urban Planning in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, International Branch

* Corresponding author Email: rmabhoot@stu.um.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Urbanization is wide and complex in the current world and it is considered metropolis or Conurbation. Mashhad with the population of 2.4 million people is the second metropolis after Tehran and the population of its instable margin is more than 800 thousand people covering it as a belt in Mashhad Conurbation. Motahari Township (Mashhad Qoli) is one of the informal residences in Mashhad Conurbation being faced with many social, economical and structural problems including housing, the lack of housing, low quality of housing, proximity with inconsistent use with residential, etc. the current study is performed with the objective to achieving a strategy to organize and improve the condition of housing and residential. The study was descriptive-analytical method and the data collection was done by attribute-library studies and field studies were done by observation, filling out questionnaire and photograph. Based on the results of the study, the great part of housing in informal residential of Mashhad Qoli were repaired with low durable materials, second hand without build license. Also, establishing low income rural immigrants caused the dominance of unprofessional mechanisms, long building period and reduction of housing construction in this region. Thus, any attempt to remove poverty from this residential can be considered an effective step to reduce housing problems.

[M. A. Shokouhi, M. R. Mabhoot. The study of informal residence of Mashhad Qoli in Conurbation of Mashhad, Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):614-621] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 98

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.98

 

Keywords: Slum; informal residential; Conurbation; housing

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An environmental impact assessment model for oil refinery: a case study of Tehran oil refinery

 

Mohammad Rezaie Narimisa

 

Department of civil & structural engineering, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Malaysia

mnarimisa@gmail.com

 

Abstract: In present project, attempts have been made to consider oil general issues in addition to oil refinery environmental impact assessment because the oil general issues have direct and close connection oil refinery environmental impact assessment issues. In every oil refinery environmental impact assessment, initially the oil general issues shall be considered in order to achieve the desirable results. To this end, in the present project oil general issues are taken into consideration along with environmental impact assessment of oil refinery in different sections in order to achieve the final and desirable result through comparing and incorporating these two issues. On one hand, considering oil refining process and studying the approaches necessary for upgrading efficiency of model for oil refinery impact assessment in the framework of oil general issues and incorporating this model along with various issues of oil industry, it could be expected that many of environmental problems that countries with oil industries are grabbling with, partly due to lack of sufficient knowledge and required acquaintance with the environment, are removed via this model. Also, it has been tried to put forward a desirable procedure of technological developments in environmental issues and its application to improve environment in other countries in order to shed more light to the matter aiming at achieving appropriate result from the present project and extend and educate such a methods for save the natural resources. In this respect, Tehran oil refinery has chosen for case study to review of its environmental status and ability of this software.

[Mohammad Rezaie Narimisa. An environmental impact assessment model for oil refinery: a case study of Tehran oil refinery. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):622-629] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 99

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.99

 

Keywords: Environmental impact assessment; oil refinery; environmental problems; environmental issues; Tehran oil refinery

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An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Model (ESIAM) for oil refinery: a case study of TEHRAN oil refinery

 

Mohammad Rezaie Narimisa

 

Department of civil & structural engineering, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Malaysia

mnarimisa@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of an oil refinery is based on the evaluation of environmental impacts reports, field study assessments, environmental monitoring and decision-making process. The objective of the study is to develop an appropriate environmental impact assessment software for specific application in oil refineries in Iran mainly to reduce the negative effects of oil refineries, and speeding up the process of providing EIA of oil refineries. With this software which presents a new model that modifies the Environmental Risk Assessment method and Leopold method and combining these two methods together in the software that named OREIA (Oil Refinery Environmental Impact Assessment). Thus, the methods used for EIA of oil refineries are upgraded according to the operational needs with monitoring of the environment in various phases of environmental impact and environmental monitoring. The software includes details of environmental parameters and items for design, construction and operation parts of oil refinery. It will give appropriate insights to the managers and experts in the Iranian Oil Ministry especially Iranian Oil Refineries. Evaluation and verification on the accuracy and validity of the software were done based on a case study of Tehran Oil Refinery. The input and output of each process during evaluation of this software provide a complete EIA for Tehran Oil Refinery with an acceptable environment status.

[Mohammad Rezaie Narimisa. An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Model (ESIAM) for oil refinery: a case study of TEHRAN oil refinery. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):633-638] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 100

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.100

 

Keywords: Oil; human communities; ecosystems; social impact assessment; Tehran oil refinery

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Modeling for Environmental Impact Assessment of oil refineries in Iran

 

Mohammad Rezaie Narimisa 1, Masood Rezaei 2, Houshang Kamaei 2, Fereydoon Kord Zangeneh 2

 

1. Department of civil & structural engineering, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Malaysia

2. National Iranian Oil Company

mnarimisa@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consist of large volume of quantitative and qualitative information that usual methods are not able to present them properly and because Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the most appropriate criteria for sustainable development and environmental management are in the world, Therefore, appropriate methods must be used and to be carried out. In this paper the application of AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) in environmental impact assessment that can support full integration quantitative and qualitative information and the decision is to be introduced. In this project four oil refineries in Iran were selected as case studies. For construction and operation phases Tehran and Isfahan oil refineries. For construction and operation phases Expert Choice 11 was chosen as appropriate software for oil refineries environmental impact assessment and decision-making procedures. The results gives better decision-making ways, choose the correct solutions and provide a field for future recommendations for these three different phases. EIA in this method has good results based on the multidisciplinary in decision-making for environmental impacts. In conclusion with consideration of calculations, graphs, existing environment and oil refineries conditions new ways will find for Environmental Impact Assessment of oil refineries in Iran. In continue multi-criteria for EIA oil refineries have been considered.

[Mohammad Rezaie Narimisa, Masood Rezaei, Houshang Kamaei, Fereydoon Kord Zangeneh. Modeling for Environmental Impact Assessment of oil refineries in Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):642-644] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 101

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.101

 

Keywords: Environmental impact assessment; AHP; expert choice 11; oil refineries in Iran; decision-making

 

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A method for duplicate record detection by exploration and exploitation of optimization algorithm

 

Deepa Karunakaran (Corresponding author), Rangarajan Rangaswamy

 

Associate Professor, Department of Information Technology, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Email: deepkarun@rediffmail.com

Principal, Indus College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.

 

Abstract: The duplicate detection is the process of identifying duplicate or redundant information from a set of documents or datasets. A wide variety of methodologies for the identification of duplicate records were projected by numerous researchers. Recently, different optimization algorithms are used for identifying the duplicate records. The optimizing algorithms such as Particle Swarm Optimization, Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Bee Colony provided satisfactory results for duplicate detection process. In this paper, modified algorithms of PSO and ABC are used for the duplicate detection process. The improvements to the algorithms are incorporated by the process of exploration and exploitation. The algorithms are evaluated by their performance on different conditions. The experimentation is conducted based on two datasets namely CORA and RESTAURANT datasets.

[Deepa Karunakaran, Rangarajan Rangaswamy. A method for duplicate record detection by exploration and exploitation of optimization algorithm. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):645-653] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 102

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.102

 

Key words: Duplicate detection, Genetic Algorithm, Particle Swarm Optimization, Artificial Bee Colony, Exploration and Exploitation

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Energy Aware Swarm Optimization for Wireless Sensor Network

 

S. Thilagavathi 1, Dr. B. G. Geetha 2

 

1. Research Scholar, Department of Information Technology, Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, India

2. Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K. S. Engineering College of Technology,

Thiruchengode, India

thilagavathi12a@gmail.com

 

Abstract: A Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) is a distributed network of wireless nodes with built in sensors for measurement of physical parameters like temperature, humidity and so on. WSNs inbuilt characteristics of limited available power source and low complexity processors differentiate such networks from other wireless networks including MANETs. WSN routing is specifically challenging when the node has mobility. The main objective of any WSN routing protocol is to provide effective and efficient communication for the network with minimal power utilization. In this paper, a hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is proposed based on residual energy for finding optimal number of clusters and cluster head (CH). The suboptimal solutions found during CH become the key nodes for formation of multiple routes between the CH and sink node using Iterative deepening depth-first search approach. Results show improved performance of the network compared to Leach protocol.

[S. Thilagavathi, B. G. Geetha. Energy Aware Swarm Optimization for Wireless Sensor Network. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 654-660] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 103

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.103

 

Keywords: Wireless sensor networks (WSN), Leach, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Wireless Routing

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Concept Based Query Expansion and Cluster Based Feature Selection for Information Retrieval

 

Chellatamilan T 1, Dr. Suresh R. M 2

 

1. Department of CSE, Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, India

2. Principal, Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, Chennai 600069, India

chellatamilan_t@yahoo.com, rmsuresh@hotmail.com

 

Abstract: With the advent of internet technology as a ubiquitous platform for sharing the educational contents and experiences, many of the institutions across the globe offer the federated search to the courses, lesson plans, contents, assignments, seminars and experiments. These learning resources are stored in the repositories of the learning content management system. Sophisticated search and information retrieval solutions are essential for efficient use of these repositories. The structure of many existing information retrieval system considers ontology for retrieval. This ontology based solution increases the accuracy of information retrieval through high precision and recall. This paper addresses the requirement for pre-processing and classification of documents in order to achieve more efficient Information Retrieval system. Tools and techniques employed for autonomous classification or clustering of documents are investigated and a new method based on concept expansion is proposed. The proposed methods are evaluated using Reuters 21578 dataset.

[Chellatamilan T., Suresh R. M. Concept Based Query Expansion and Cluster Based Feature Selection for Information Retrieval. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 661-667] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 104

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.104

 

Keywords: Information Retrieval, Query Expansion, language modeling, query likelihood retrieval method, Reuters, Inverse Document Frequency

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Probation in Kazakhstan: European experience

 

Victor Nikolayevich Zhamuldinov

 

Department of economics, law and philosophy, Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, Mira Street 60, Pavlodar city, Kazakhstan. vicniczham@mail.ru

 

Abstract: The author, based on the comprehensive law, conducts a comparative analysis of the Criminal-Executive legislations of the United States of America, England, and Japan and predicts further development and improvement of the Republic of Kazakhstan legislation for the probation service. The article 7-1 of the Criminal-Executive Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan declares: Probation in the penal executive system is a set of social and legal measures elaborated and implemented by the criminal-executive inspectorate probation service individually to each person under probationary sentence during his/her probation period and under the probationary control for further correction of their behavior to prevent from new crimes. At the same time, taking into account the international experience of work of the probation institution it is advisable to develop and adopt a separate Law on the probation which would cover it at all stages including the preceding judgment and the stages after release from places of imprisonment. The author summarizes the experience of the foreign countries and offers his vision of the further development of probation service. In spite of the legislator restricts the activities of the probation service work within the conditionally convicted, and such decision can be called reasonable. In the article some problems of the theory and practice for probation activities were raised and it is only a part of the problems that the institution faces and it requires its further optimal solution.

[Zhamuldinov V.N. Probation in Kazakhstan: European experience. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):668-676] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 105

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.105

 

Keywords: probation, concept of legal policy, criminal code, tracking electronic devices.

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Basic aspects of the organization of the pharmaceutical industry

 

Ubaidilla Datkhayev 1, Alma Shopabayeva 1, Kairat Zhakipbekov 1, Dinara Yermekbayeva 2, Erkebulan Orazbekov1, Aknur Turgumbayeva 1

 

1 Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov, Almaty, Kazakhstan

2University of International Business, Almaty, Kazakhstan

kairat_phd@mail.ru

 

Abstract: The implementation of the state policy of the pharmaceutical industry requires institutional, infrastructural development and investment measures, as well as system-wide state measures of the pharmaceutical industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the present stage the implementation of GMP methodology of developed countries became unavailable for the pharmaceutical company of Kazakhstan due to a high commercial value of the services of international experts. In connection with the above there occurred the problem on working out methodological approaches of rules for the organization of pharmaceutical production in accordance with international requirements. To assess the reliability of all elements of the production cycle, as well as the detailed preparation and planning of the different phases and stages it’s necessary to adhere to the organization of the pharmaceutical production algorithm. Organization of pharmaceutical production is a complex and demanding task that requires knowledge and skills not only in business, informational technologies, training personnel and a variety of other areas, but in the organizational design (engineering). We determined the basic principles of organizational design and an algorithm of organizational designing for the pharmaceutical industry.

[Datkhayev U., Shopabayeva A., Zhakipbekov K., Yermekbayeva D., Orazbekov E., Turgumbayeva A. Basic aspects of the organization of the pharmaceutical industry. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 677-683] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 106

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.106

 

Keywords: Principles of designing; organizational designing; block diagram; pharmaceutical industry.

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Improving QoS – Weighted throughput of multimedia packets through optimal fragmentation using different optimization techniques

 

K.Sasi Kala Rani1, Dr.J.Suganthi2

 

1. Research Scholar, Department of CSE, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore,

Tamilnadu, India-641 032. sasikala.vetri@gmail.com

2. Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering,

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India-641 032.

 

Abstract: The global reach and ubiquity of the Internet has flooded Internet with traditional and multimedia applications with different Quality of Service (QoS) requirements. Multimedia applications such as digital video and audio often have stringent time delay requirements i.e they have to reach the destination in time. The aim of the proposed system is to improve the Quality of Service of multimedia applications by improving the throughput of multimedia packets that reaches the destination before their associated deadlines by (1) Service differentiation by packet size. Multimedia packet are fragmented into optimal packet sizes using optimization techniques. (2) Packets are dropped in case of congestion using modified RED algorithm. The experimental results show an improvement in throughput of high priority fragments and quality of the received video.

[K.Sasi Kala Rani, Dr.J.Suganthi. Improving QoS – Weighted throughput of multimedia packets through optimal fragmentation using different optimization techniques. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):684-690] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 107

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.107

 

Keywords: Service Differentiation, optimal fragmentation, Modified PSO, Artificial Bee Colony Optimization, Genetic algorithm, modified RED

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An Efficient Clustering-Classification Method in an Information Gain NRGA-KNN Algorithm for Feature Selection of Micro Array Data

 

Akey Sungheetha1, Dr. J. Suganthi2

 

1 Research Scholar, Department of Information Technology, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India

2 Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology,

Othakalmandapam, Coimbatore – 641 032, Tamil Nadu, India

sun29it@gmail.com 1, sugi_jeyan@hotmail.com 2

 

Abstract: Gene expressions by microarray data technique have been effectively utilized for classification and diagnostic of cancer nodules. Numerous data mining techniques like clustering are presently applied for identifying cancer using gene expression data. An unsupervised learning technique is a clustering technique used to find out grouping structure in a set of data. The problem of feature selection in clustering algorithm is what type of data attributes used is not known and also for data there is no class labels so there is no clear criteria to direct the search. A further issue in clustering is the identification of the number of clusters that affects the performance of feature selection. Gene expression database have a great potential as a medical diagnostic tool since they represent the state of a cell at the molecular level. Training data sets is available for the classification of cancer types generally have a fairly small sample size compared to the number of genes involved. Feature selection is considered to be a problem of optimization in machine learning, reduces the number of features, noisy and redundant data, and results in acceptable classification accuracy. Hence, selecting significant genes from the microarray data poses a dreadful challenge to researchers due to their high-dimensionality features in clustering technique and the usually small sample size. A clustering algorithm is proposed, which is a hybrid model of information gain genetic algorithm for feature selection in microarray data sets. Information Gain (IG) was used to select important feature subsets (genes) from all features in the gene expression data, and a Non-Dominated Ranked Genetic Algorithm (NRGA) was employed for actual feature selection. The K-NN method is used to evaluate the NRGA algorithm. Experimental results show that the proposed clustering based method simplifies the number of gene expression levels effectively and gives accurate feature selection while compared with other methods.

[Akey Sungheetha, Dr. J.Suganthi. An Efficient Clustering-Classification Method in an Information Gain NRGA-KNN Algorithm for Feature Selection of Micro Array Data. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):691-700] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 108

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.108

 

Keywords---Feature Selection, Gene Expression, Genetic Algorithm, Non-Dominated Ranked Genetic Algorithm, Information Gain, K-nearest neighbor (K-NN)

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Literature Survey for Improving Quality of Service for Multimedia Applications

 

K. Sasi Kala Rani1, Dr. J. Suganthi2

 

1. Research Scholar, Department of CSE, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India-641 032. ezhilarasu29@gmail.com

2. Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India-641 032.

 

Abstract: The global reach and ubiquity of the Internet has created a large number of applications which leads to an extensive need to support both real time multimedia applications and traditional text based applications. Each application has different Quality of Service (QoS) requirements [1,2]. QoS for multimedia applications could be achieved by: (1) Difference in packets handling based on the content of the packet and its priority (Differentiated Service). (2) Fragmenting the multimedia data into optimal size packets. (3) Maximizing the number of packets that reach the destination before deadline. (4) In case of congestion dropping policy should be such that multimedia data should be dropped with less probability. Some of the fragmentation techniques, scheduling algorithms and packet dropping policies are analyzed in this paper.

[K. Sasi Kala Rani, J. Suganthi. Literature Survey for Improving Quality of Service for Multimedia Applications. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 701-708] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 109

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.109

 

Keywords: Quality of Service(QoS), Packet scheduling, Packets dropping, deadline, Packet fragmentation

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Identifying the Training Needs of Bushehr Province’s Tax Administration by its Staffs

 

1Azam Najafi, 2Meghdad Karami, 3Khodanazar Farokhnejad, 4Mohammad Hosein Roshan Zamir

 

Department of Mangment, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran.

 

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to identify the training needs of Bushehr Province’s Tax Administration by its staffs. The population of the study consist all the personnel of Bushehr Province’s Tax Administration (both male and female) in 2012, the number of whom, according to official figures, both women and men, the official employees and contracted ones, are 337. Using Clustering method, 94 people (33 females and 61 males) were evaluated. Data is collected through a questionnaire, and, to analyze the data at the level of descriptive statistics some indexes such as, frequency tables, Histogram of frequency and distribution, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, and the like are used. In Inferential statistics, each of the research hypotheses has been studied using advanced inferential statistics such as, chi-square test ratio and one-way variance analysis test.

Research findings show that staff training needs in the area of knowledge is desirable. Skill training needs of employees is not desirable. Staff training needs in the field of attitudes is desirable. The staffs' training needs with diploma have no significant difference with the training needs of staffs with associate diploma; but the staffs’ training needs with diploma compared with those of Bachelor’s degree or higher have significant difference in Alpha 0.05. There is no significant difference in the training needs of staffs based on years of experience. There is no significant difference in the training needs of staffs in terms of their age difference.

[Azam Najafi, Meghdad Karami, Khodanazar Farokhnejad, Mohammad Hosein Roshan Zamir. Identifying the Training Needs of Bushehr Province’s Tax Administration by its Staffs. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):709-713](ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 110

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.110

 

Keywords: Needs, Training Needs Assessment, Tax Administration, Training Periods

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An Investigation into Learners' Perceptions of Ergonomics in the Classrooms at school of Physical Education and Sports

 

Fatma Arpaci1, Muhsin Hazar2, Mehmet Bayansalduz3, Emre Ozan Tingaz2

 

[1] Department of Family Economics, Faculty of Vocational Education, Gazi University Ankara, TURKEY

2 Department of Physical Education and Sports, Gazi University Ankara, TURKEY

3 Ministry of Youth and Sports, General Directorate of Sports, Ankara, TURKEY

E-mail: arpacif@gazi.edu.tr, muhsin@gazi.edu.tr, bayansalduz@gmail.com, emreozantingaz@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The present study was carried out on 183 volunteer students studying at School of Physical Education and Sports at Gazi University to investigate learners' perceptions of whether the classrooms at this school are ergonomically appropriate. 30.6% of the students were 21 or 22 years old; 43.2% of them were females, while 56.8% of them were male students. 31.2% of them spared 5 hours or more for studying. 79.2% of the seats were desks, and 43.2% of the lighting was artificial lighting. It was found that there was a significant difference between the genders in terms of regular cleaning of the classroom and the equipment used in it (t= 2.00, p<0.05); that is, the mean score of the female students (1.68) was higher than that of the male students (1.23). There was a significant difference between the genders for the item asking whether the learners think there is enough space for the legs between the chair and the desk (t= -2.18, p<0.05); that is, male students (1.46) had a higher mean score than the females (1.30). It was found that there was a significant difference between the genders in terms of the perceptions of giving regular breaks between the classes (t= 2.14, p<0.05); that is, the female students (1.58) had a higher mean score than the males (1.42). For university students to be successful in their educational life and to be safe from health problems, anthropometric measurements and learners' perceptions should be considered crucial. Designers and manufacturers should consider this and contribute to the formation of appropriate classrooms.

[Fatma Arpaci, Muhsin Hazar, Mehmet Bayansalduz, Emre Ozan Tingaz. An Investigation into Learners' Perceptions of Ergonomics in the Classrooms at school of Physical Education and Sports. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 714-720] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 111

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.111

 

Key words: Perception, Ergonomic, Physical Education, Sport

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The Moral Disengagement in Sports: The Role of Gender, Sport Type and Moral Development Stage

 

Gökhan Çlişkan

 

Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Dumlupınar University, Kütahya, TURKEY

 

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to examine potential predictors of moral disengagement behaviour in gender, sport type and morality development level in Turkish athletes. Four hundred twenty eight athletes from Turkish different sports voluntarily participated in this study. MDSS consists of 32 items and six subscales, which are conduct reconstrual, advantageous comparison, nonresponsibility, distortion of consequences, dehumanization and attribution of blame. As a result, Females displayed higher levels of moral disengagement than males, and soccer players had higher levels of moral disengagement than volleyball. Finally, morality development stage was again negatively related to moral disengagement, Post conventional Morality Stage Athletes players had higher levels of moral disengagement than Good Interpersonal Relationships Stage Athletes.

[Gökhan Çlişkan. The Moral Disengagement in Sports: The Role of Gender, Sport Type and Moral Development Stage. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):721-726] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 112

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.112

 

Key words: Moral Disengagement in Sport, Turkish athletes, Gender, Sport Type, Moral Development Stage

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Domestic Dogs As Main Reservoir Host For Visceral Leishmaniasis In Boyer-Ahmad District, South Of Iran

 

Hossein Ansari 1, Abdolali Moshfe 2*, Pooya Khodadadi 3, Bahador Shahryari 4

 

1. M.S,in Microbiology, Departement of Biology, Yasuj Payamenoor University, Yasuj, Iran

2*. Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran

3. Departement of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Jahrom Azad University, Jshrom, Iran

4. Departement of parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

*Corresponding Author: amoshfea@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is an endemic disease in some parts of Iran. Leishmania infantum is the main agent of disease in endemic areas. The aim of the present study was finding the main reservoir host of visceral leishmaniasis in Boyer-Ahmad district, south of Iran. In five VL endemic villages of Boyer-Ahmad district in 2010, fifteen infected dogs with symptoms of canine visceral leishmaniasis were found. At the first, all cases were tested by DAT for evaluation of anti leishmanial antibodies and then after necropsy, parasitological study was conducted by use of impression smear of liver and spleen. Nested PCR was use to determination of the parasite in the liver and spleen tissues. From fifteen cases, fourteen dogs had antibody titer above of 1:320 while one of the cases was seronegative. Leishmania amastigotes was seen in 13 smears of liver and spleen (13 cases). The agent of disease in 14 dogs determined as Leishmania infantum by nested PCR. This study confirmed that domestic dogs are the main reservoir host for VL in this area and they are infected with Leishmania infantum as the causative agent of canine VL.

[Hosseini A, Moshfe A, Khodadadi P, Shahryari B. Domestic Dogs As Main Reservoir Host For Visceral Leishmaniasis In Boyer-Ahmad District, South Of Iran. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 727-730] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 113

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.113

 

Key words: Visceral leishmaniasis, Domestic Dog, Leishmania Infantum, Iran

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Efficiency assessment of topical fetal human cord blood serum on alkaline corneal epithelial defects healing in a rabbit model.

 

Bahman Sharifi 1,2, Ali Mousavi Zadeh2, Majid Akbarzadeh2, Mohamad Reza Famil Tokhmechi 2, Hamid Reza Ghafarian Shirazi 2,3*

 

1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences. Yasuj, I.R. Iran.

2 Cellular and Molecular research center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, I.R. Iran.

3School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I.R. Iran.

*Corresponding Author: Gshr3@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: One of the important tasks of the cornea, creating a normal vision by reflection light rays on the lens and retina. Defects in this organ can occur by many factors such as trauma, infections and chemical agents. Alkali substances are one of important factor that causes serious damage for cornea. In this situation rapid and effective treatment is important for obtain the function of this organ. This study has been planned and implemented to investigate the efficacy of fetal human umbilical cord serum on healing of alkali corneal damage in rabbit model. An experimental study design was conducted on 32 eyes (16rabbit) that assigned by simple random sampling in two intervention and control group. In intervention group, human fetal umbilical cord blood serum and in control group artificial tear drops use 4 times a day for total 14 day. Slit lamp examination was performed daily and result register for each rabbit in record sheet. Then data inter in SPSS software version 11.5 and analyzed by repeated measurement method. Statistics test was F statistics and considered Significance level was 0.05. The average wound healing rate in the intervention group based on of defect diameter was 0.77(SD= 0.013) mm/day and in the control group was 0.73 (SD 0.018) mm/day. This study showed that fetal human cord blood serum compared with artificial tears increased rate of corneal alkali wound healing in the rabbit model. More evaluation based on extracted cord blood serum was suggested. This study showed that fetal human cord blood serum compared with artificial tears increased rate of corneal alkali wound healing in the rabbit model. More evaluation based on extracted cord blood serum was suggested.

[Sharifi B, Mosavi Zadeh A, Famil Tokhmechi M, Ghafarian Shiraz H.R. Efficiency assessment of topical fetal human cord blood serum on alkaline corneal epithelial defects healing in a rabbit model. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 731-734] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 114

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.114

 

Keywords: fetal human cord blood, alkali wound, corneal, wound

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Designing an Ontology-based Health Information System: A systematic Approach

 

Marziye Meraji 1, Farahnaz Sadoughi2*, Maryam Ahmadi2, Mohsen Kahani3

 

1 PhD student in Health Information Management, School of Management and Medical Information Science, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Health Informatics Management, School of Management and Medical Information Science, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

3 Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

*Corresponding Author: f-sadoughi@tums.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Ontology as a creative tool plays an essential role in acquisition and organization of knowledge and its representation in a special field. The important point is that ontology is usually applied in designing information systems and is useful for providing healthcare in design of health information systems by providing a comprehensive model of information and process needs. This comprehensive review study is based on existing resources and articles. Considering that a special methodology is used for creation and development of ontology in each domain, therefore, a methodology was presented for designing ontology of health information systems in the conducted studies and based on the general model by Pinto and Martin. The general model was changed in healthcare in order to support design and evaluation of information systems. This systematic approach includes the following three groups; stages, activity, and output. These stages include: specification, conceptualization, formalization, implementation, evaluation and maintenance. It should be noted that two main challenges are observed in designing ontology-based health information systems: designing useful and accurate comprehensive ontologies in healthcare systems, the second challenge is how ontologies should be coordinated with designing and evaluating health systems.Accepting a framework based on ontology provides a strong opportunity for integration and analysis of supervision system data and allows for executing rules based on evaluation in domain of health information systems.

[Marziye Meraji, Farahnaz Sadoughi, Maryam Ahmadi, Mohsen Kahani. Designing an Ontology-based Health Information System: A systematic Approach. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 735-740] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 115

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.115

Keywords: Health Information System, Designing, Health, systematic Approach

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HIS interoperability among health care centers: Case of Iran

 

Mehraban Shahi 1,2, Farahnaz Sadoughi1*, Nasrin Davaridolatabadi 1,2, Kamal Ebrahimi1

 

1Department of Health Information Management, Faculty of Health Management and Information Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

2Department of Health Information Management. Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandarabbas, Iran.

*Corresponding Author: f-sadoughi@tums.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Interoperability is needed at the time that hospital information system (HIS) data should be combined and shared with different systems. This study was aimed to determine the semantic and technical interoperability of hospital information systems of Iran’s health care centers and propose guidelines to create and develop these centers interoperability. This descriptive-analytic study was conducted on companies, which were qualified to receive performance appraisal certificate of HIS soft wares from statistics and information technology office of health ministry. Standard questionnaire and checklist were used to collect information in the first and second steps, respectively. List of companies, which provided and produced HIS in Iran, was collected, and then a self-administered questionnaire was sent for them. Next, a health care center was selected from each company through random clustering sampling, and its current HIS interoperability was evaluated. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16. Based on the results from 15 companies, all companies were used Microsoft windows and SQL server database in their HIS with consideration to technical interoperability. Also, the most frequent corporate programming language was Visual C Sharp (46.7%) and Visual Basic (40%), respectively. From semantic interoperability aspect, the most frequent terminology systems were ICD-10(86.7%), ICD-9CM (66.7%), and CPT (66.7%), respectively. For standard messaging, 60%, 46.7% and 33.3% used XML, DICOM, and HL7 in order. Health system interoperability is divided into two semantic and technical groups. Now, there is not any standard for health electronic record (HER) to provide full interoperability. HIS templates should be provided in order to make a national standard for HER. Therefore, it is necessary to have standard template for semantic and technical interoperability in HER national exchanges.

 [Mehraban Shahi, Farahnaz Sadoughi, Nasrin Davaridolatabadi, Kamal Ebrahimi, HIS interoperability among health care centers: Case of Iran.. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):741-744] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 116

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.116

 

Key words: Interoperability, Semantic Interoperability, Technical Interoperability, Hospital Information System

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Nutritional Status and Some Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Iran

 

Mohammad­-Saleh Hazhir1, Saber Abdy*2, Daem Roshani3, Shole Shahghaibi4, Roshanak Jamshidi5, Fardin Gharibi6

 

1Assistant professor of nutrition, Nutrition Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

2*Corresponding author, Medicine student, Student Research Committee of Kurdistan University of Medical sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

3Assistant professor of Biostatistics, Biostatistics and Epidemiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

4Associated professor of OB-GYN ward, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

5Laboratory Sciences student, Student Research Committee of Kurdistan University of Medical sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

6MSPH Health Management, Kurdistan University of Medical sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

 

Abstract: Adequate nutrition is an indispensable part of people lives. Pregnancy, due to hormonal, metabolic, and physical changes which result in increasing the need for nutrients, leads to rise in vulnerability to malnutrition. This study has been conducted in order to determine the adequacy of nutrients intake and its relation to some factors in pregnant women. Methodology: This research is a cross sectional study carried out using simple-random sampling method. The research was conducted from March 2010 to January 2011 on 355 pregnant women who were referred to health care centers in Sanandaj in their third trimester of pregnancy. Nutrient intake was collected using the 24-hour dietary recall for three successive days. The checklist including items like characteristics, height, weight, order of pregnancy was filled in. Collected data was analyzed at significant level of 0.05. Results: The average age of subjects was 28±5. 295(83%) of whom were housewives and the rest were working women. Compared with RDA standards, 239(79.4%) of the subjects suffered from nutrient deficiency. The maximum nutrient deficiency was related to iron, vitamin C, zinc and vitamin A (85.8%, 80.3%, 66.5% and 65% respectively). Nutritional status had a significant relation with age (p = 0.018), the number of pregnancies (p = 0.007), BMI (P < 0.001) and educational level (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Nutrients intake for a remarkable rate of pregnant women was less than recommended amount, which is considered as a serious threat. It is recommended that vitamin A and zinc supplements be added to Iran health programming like Iron.

[Mohammad-Saleh Hazhir, Saber Abdy, Daem Roshani, Shole Shahghaibi, Roshanak Jamshidi, Fardin Gharibi. Nutritional Status and Some Related Factors among Pregnant Women in Iran. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 745-750] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 117

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.117

 

Keywords: Nutritional Status; Pregnant Women; Third Trimester; Iron Supplement

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Agility obstacles in Medical centers with a hospital information system (HIS)

 

Hassan Nazari 1,2, Mehran Molavi 2, Masoud Ghahramani 2

 

1. Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran PO box 5714783734, Urmia, Iran

2. Department of Management, Mahabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran

Researchh10@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Considering the states about the importance of organizational agility, as a means to overcome the challenges of the third millennium, surveying the agility obstacles in the hospitals can be a big jump in agility development and their high performance. Survey-analytic method is used in this study in which Urmia University Medical Centers that established Hospital Information Systems (HIS) have been analyzed in terms of agility obstacles. In the study, information related to the human agility factors and system-related agility factors were gathered using the comments list designed by academics and experts of HIS in two ways of hospitals visiting and using the information contained in the database of hospitals. Analysis of the collected data is done by SPSS-17 software using descriptive (frequency and percentage) and inferential tests (chi-square). Alpha level of 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: Of the 198 samples collected, 129 (65.2%) were human factors, and 69 (34.8%) were systematic. The maximum agility were occurred in laboratory sections 37 (18.7%) and clinical 31 (15.7%), respectively. Also there was no significant difference between human and systemic barriers for agility and studied hospitals ( P>0.05). The most human obstacles on the agility were reported for inobservance and speed of data entry, no complete awareness of users about system and no training for new users to be attracted to the University. The most important obstacles of the system agility were: lack of proper reporting of system, no statistical separation for different working shifts, low-resolution radiology images in the system, multiple file numbers for one patient in the system and the problem of data about patients' bed to bed transfer.

[Hassan Nazari, Mehran Molavi, Masoud Ghahramani. Agility obstacles in Medical centers with a hospital information system (HIS). Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 751-753] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 118

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.118

 

Keywords: agility, human agility obstacles, system agility obstacles, hospital information system

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Indication standard times for immunization clinical skill practice based on learning curve flattening of health worker students in 2011- 2012

 

Zahra Emami Moghadam1, Seyed Reza Mazlom2, Fatemeh Zoubin3, Fatemeh Sardar Abadi4 and Aghdas karimi5

 

1. faculty member, department of public health nursing, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

2. faculty member, department of medical & surgical nursing, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.(corresponding author: mazlomr@mums.ac.ir)

3. PhD student of Medical Education, Educational Development center, Isfahan, Iran

4. Msc of nursing, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.

5. PhD Student Reproductive Health, Department Reproductive Health and midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery school, Mashhad University of medical science, Mashhad, Iran

 

Abstract: Introduction: vaccination is one of the most important, efficient, and affordable ways to prevent infectious diseases. Vaccination is a basic duty of Iran health care system, which is implemented in the provinces by the health workers. The index of the learning curve flattening is a criterion, which able instructors to get sure that trainees have gained enough competencies. According to the fact that the skill of vaccination is crucial in different aspects, in order to be sure of the enough practicing times by the health worker trainees, this study has been done with the aim of standardization of vaccination clinical skill times practicing by the health worker trainees. This is a time series study.54 first year health worker students of paramedical schools of Mashhad, Nishaboor and Torbatejam were included in this study in 2011-2012 academic years with non-probability convenient sampling method. The tool was the check list of clinical skills evaluation of vaccination. The analysis has been done by SPSS (version 16) software and descriptive and analytical statistics tests (Kruskal Wallis analysis, Pierrson correlation coefficient with the level of significance of 0.05) were used and the learning curve has been sketched. The learning curve of clinical skills of this study illustrate that the slope of the curve is descending between the times less than 30 and 30-59. After that, the curve’s slope is ascending and it is flattened for more than 90 times. The standard of the vaccination skill implementation times is maximum 90. With this, besides saving money and time, we can be sure of the enough competency level in the usual clinical education of the health workers.

[Zahra Emami Moghadam, Seyed Reza Mazlom, Fatemeh Zoubin, Fatemeh Sardar Abadi and Aghdas karimi. Indication standard times for immunization clinical skill practice based on learning curve flattening of health worker students in 2011- 2012. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):754-758]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 119

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.119

 

Key words: Clinical skill, Learning curve, Standardization, Vaccination

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An Investigation into the Life Quality of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Referring to Rural and Urban Health Centers Affiliated to Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences and its Relation with their Individual Characteristics in 2009-2010

 

Bahram Nik-Khoo1, Parvaneh Taymoori2, Fariba Farhadifar3, Nasrin Aliramaei4, Ezatollah Rahimi5*

 

1Pathology MD, Medical Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

2Kurdistan Research Center for Social Determinants of Health (KRCSDH), Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

3Associate Professor, of OB & GYN, Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences (SDHR-MUK), Sanandaj, Iran.

4M.Sc. (Member of Scientific Board of Nursery and Midwifery Faculty), Lecturer at Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

5*Internist, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

*Corresponding Author: e_rahimi258@hotmail.com

 

Abstract: Tuberculosis is one of the oldest known diseases. Despite of modern therapies against the disease, it is still one of the biggest health problems of the world. One-third of the world’s population are infected with tuberculosis mycobacterium which is the agent of tuberculosis. In some Asian and African countries, this rate is more than 50 percent. Therefore, tuberculosis is the cause of human beings’ death more than any other infectious disease. In the past, it was believed that by utilizing effective treatments and controlling the disease symptoms, the physician could provide the patient with desirable conditions. Evidence; however, has showed that is not just related to controlling the symptoms because the first step in improving tuberculosis patients is to figure out their life quality and its related factors. In this regard, the present study was aimed at determining life quality of pulmonary tuberculosis patients and its relation with individuals’ characteristics so that the results can be utilized in programs to enhance the life quality of patients suffering from tuberculosis. Method: The study is a descriptive-analytic research. Participants are consisted of all pulmonary tuberculosis patients who have referred to the study milieu, i.e. medical centers in Kurdistan province. To conduct the study, first based on census, purpose, and accessibility researchers selected research environments. Then researchers were explained about the research and they attended the assigned places. Afterwards, permission and consent were gained from the centers and necessary explanations were given and participants were chosen and require data were collected through a purpose-based questionnaire and interviewing with 122 individuals. Instruments like the standard questionnaire of QOL-SF 36 and a 12-question questionnaire of individual characteristics were utilized to collect the data. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS 14.5 software. Results: Findings of the study showed that 44.3 percent of patients lived in the town, 61.5 percent were female, 38.5 percent aged 41-60, 70.5 percent were married, 50.8 percent were housekeeper, 71.3 percent were illiterate, 34.4 percent had only one child, 90.2 percent lived in the town, and 81.1 percent smoked. The results showed that there was a significant relation between mental health and education (P=0.034) so that individuals with higher education had higher level of mental health. In the table of correlation between age and physical performance criteria, it is presented that general health, energy, and liveliness have inverse correlation with age so that as age rises, these criteria drop. Comparing mean scores, it could be concluded there is a significant relation (P=0.008) between life quality and living in town. Discussion: Assessing life quality in clinical psychology can lead to a closer relationship between the physician, the patient, and the health practitioners. Access to information on life quality can enhance health plans, care programs, and rehabilitation; and increase the patients’ awareness about their disease and health status. The present study included 122 pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The results of the study showed that pulmonary tuberculosis can influence life quality indices. This finding has been reported by other scholars. Due to the significant difference between mean scores of life quality of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in rural and urban areas, the disease can affect various aspects of the individual’s life. Therefore, life quality as one of the effective factors of patients’ health care should be given special attention because it can be a key to efficient treatment and an important factor in improving supportive plans and rehabilitation undertakings.

[Bahram Nik-Khu, Parvaneh Taymoori, Fariba Farhadifar, Nasrin Aliramaei, Ezatollah Rahimi. An Investigation into the Life Quality of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Referring to Rural and Urban Health Centers Affiliated to Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences and its Relation with their Individual Characteristics in 2009-2010. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 759-764] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 120

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.120

 

Keywords: pulmonary tuberculosis, life quality

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Breast cancer in Iran

 

Aghdas Karimi1, Fatemeh Homaei Shandiz2, Gh. Reza. Sharifzadeh3, Fatemeh Zoubin4, Tara Fatemeh5 and Shaghayegh Rahmani6

 

1. PhD student reproductive health, Department reproductive health, nursing and midwifery school, Mashhad University of medical science, Mashhad, Iran

2. MD. Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3. M. Sc. in Epidemiology, academic member, Department of social medicine, Faculty of medicine, Birjand University of medical sciences, Birjand, IRAN

4. PhD student of Medical Education, Educational Development center, Isfahan, Iran.

5. Assistant Professor of Obstetrics &Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

6. patient safety research center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Corresponding Author: Gh. Reza. Sharifzadeh, +989151130199, sh79316@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: the aim of this investigation was to assess the risk factors associated with the breast cancer and among recently diagnosed cases of breast cancer. In this case – control study, 85 patients with breast cancer between three years period compared with 85 women without breast cancer. The risk factors includes: menarche age, marriage age, first pregnancy age, mean of breast feeding period, history of genital disease, OCP usage, abortion, smoking and addiction, educational level,positive history of breast oozing, painful milk secret in breast feeding period, positive family history of breast cancer malignant, positive history of regular self breast examination before breast cancer. odds ratio and other data analyzed with SPSS soft were positive familial history of breast cancer, smoking and addiction, lack use of self breast examination and painful milk secret in breast feeding period increase the risk of developing breast cancer in our study. The results showed that some of the breast cancer risk factors are preventable, such as changes in life style and regular self breast examination especially about persons with a familial history of breast cancer can influence early diagnosis and prevention.

[Aghdas Karimi, Fatemeh Homaei Shandiz, Gh. Reza. Sharifzadeh, Fatemeh Zoubin, Tara Fatemeh and Shaghayegh Rahmani. Breast cancer in Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):765-769] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 121

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.121

 

Keywords: Case-Control Study, Breast cancer, Risk factors

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The educational standard indication of family planning and population clinical skill training times based on the learning curve flattening of health worker students in 2011- 2012

 

Zahra Emami Moghadam1, Seyed Reza Mazlom2, Fatemeh Sardar Abadi3, Aghdas karimi4 and Elahe Banafsheh5

 

1. faculty member, department of public health nursing, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

2. faculty member, department of medical & surgical nursing, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.(corresponding author mazlomr@mums.ac.ir)

3. Msc of nursing, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.

4. PhD Student Reproductive Health, Department Reproductive Health and midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery school, Mashhad University of medical science, Mashhad, Iran

5. faculty member, department of midwifery, Gonabad University of Medical sciences, Gonabad, Iran.

 

Abstract: Clinical training is a dynamic process, in which the students convert theoretical information to practice directly. This study has been done with the aim of indicating the standard times for skill performances of family planning and population regulation clinical skills based on flattening the learning curve of health worker students. This is a time-series study. 54 first year health worker students of paramedical schools of Mashhad, Nishaboor and Torbatejam were included in this study in 2011-2012 academic years with non-probability convenient sampling method. The tool was a check list of clinical skills evaluation of family planning skills. The analysis has been done by SPSS (version 16) software and descriptive and analytical statistics tests. The significance factor has been considered as 0.05. The learning curve of clinical skills in this study illustrated that 11-20 practicing times are enough (competency more than 75 percent) for health workers to achieve proper competency. Moreover, the level of competency did not change significantly due to repeating and practicing the skills in 15 weeks. The findings showed that we can determine clinical skills’ standards for health workers by learning curve based on frequency of the skills implementation and achieving competency level in order to have enough practicing and develop learning process and also save time and money.

[Zahra Emami Moghadam, Seyed Reza Mazlom, Fatemeh Sardar Abadi, Aghdas karimi and Elahe Banafsheh. The educational standard indication of family planning and population clinical skill training times based on the learning curve flattening of health worker students in 2011- 2012. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):770-774]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 122

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.122

 

Keywords: clinical skill, learning curve, Standardization, family planning.

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The relation between personal property and IT and competitiveness in economy

 

Mansoureh Aligholi

 

Department of Economy, Faculty of Management, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

man.aligholi@iauctb.ac.ir

 

Abstract: In the current study, the economical analyses of the relation between IT, personal property and competitive policies are presented. This analysis deals with the issue how IT affected economical activities and the competitiveness between economical enterprises. It emphasizes on this issue that competition should be in the framework of intellectual property rules. By intellectual property rules, the progress in IT can cause variety in competitive strategies. Intellectual property rights have deep influence on competitive strategies in IT. Today, some companies to achieve the commercial advantages considered intellectual property rights. Thus, the intellectual property system performance should be as it can be effective in motivating the long-term competition innovations and it is developed as it avoids deprivation of innovations or damaging the customers.

[Mansoureh Aligholi. The relation between personal property and IT and competitiveness in economy. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):775-780] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 123

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.123

 

Keywords: Personal property; IT; competitiveness; economical enterprises

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The intellectual property rights and competitive strategy of multi-national companies

 

Mansoureh Aligholi

 

Department of Economy, Faculty of Management, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

man.aligholi@iauctb.ac.ir

 

Abstract: The patent is similar to insurance policy against robbery. Indeed, it is possible that no person needs it till nothing is stolen of him but without insurance, there will a bitter experience. Robbery is possible, it is better to insure ourselves against theft. In this case, a good artist insures his painting against theft as he has investigated on time, work and money in creating a work and is hoped to sell it. To do this, the artist by knowing that there will be a cheating on his work, he should introduce his work. The artist himself is not the objective and it is the creativity in this art. This type of theft is worse than property theft. The first objective is protection of patent, publishing the works without hiding anything and allowing information distribution without theft intellectual property of the artist. If supporting intellectual property including copy right or patent don’t prevent theft, the artist or inventor lost all his capital and there is nothing for living. Thus, the second aim of supporting patent is being ensured of receiving good wage of inventors for their creativity by avoiding intellectual property theft. It should be said that without supporting patent, there is not progress in research fields. The drugs not including the support of patent are not developed. Supporting patent is considered in great markets that private and research industries use this possibility in competition to provide the costs of research projects.

[Mansoureh Aligholi. The intellectual property rights and competitive strategy of multi-national companies. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):781-787] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 124

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.124

 

Keywords: Intellectual property; competitive strategy; Multi-naional Companies

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The role of foreign factors on Iranian failure in natural Gas geopolitics

 

Amin Dilami

 

Department of Political sciences, Chaloos Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chaloos, Iran.

 

Abstract: Iran has special position in geopolitical respects as a result of having natural gas resources and its position to transport in international market, but because of different reasons it can’t use maximum benefit from it, Although there are internal factors, but international factors are important than other, such as USA politics in Iran sanction and prevention to invest in exploring and exploiting natural gas, especially transport gas channel from Iran. In this respect, Washington tried to prevent all relation ship between Iran and customer countries especially Europe and south of Asia, following hostile Washington policy against Tehran, competition between countries which have gas resources resulted that Tehran tries to make a strong position in natural gas geopolitics. Washington policy based on prevention to Iran arrival to Word market was consistent with competitors interest, all of them has been important in Iran prohibition from main market.

[Amin Dilami. The role of foreign factors on Iranian failure in natural Gas geopolitics. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):788-790] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 125

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.125

 

Key word: Natural gas geopolitics, Iran, USA, sanction, Caspian sea

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Geopolitic in passage Russia Foreign policy in Latin America

 

Amin Dilami

 

Department of Political sciences, Chaloos Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chaloos, Iran.

 

Abstract: The arrival of Russian in latin America and strategic relasian sheep with venesuela must be considered turning point in power play between USA and Russia. USA attempts to increase influence in soviet regions around the Russia has met Moscow response who see it self powerful in 1390 which can resist in front of West easily. At last, with happening of Georgia Grisis in recent summer, Russa rushed to USA privacy security in latin America to create strategy balance and decrees of USA stress to compete with USA. Russa The geopolitical function of latin America which is consider dormant region to main international social area. It seems That Russia over throw cannot end. The competition between sea and land. As a result, It must be Considered as turning point in the Geopolitical definition in the region.

.[Amin Dilami. Prevalence of goiter among high school students in Sanandaj, Iran in the year 2012. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):791-794] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 126

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.126

 

Key Words: Geostrategic, Geopolitic, latin America, Foreign, (surrounding) USA, new word order.

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Identification of fatty acids composition and lipid content from liver and muscle tissues of Tenualosa ilisha in the Persian Gulf coasts (Bandar Khorramshahr)

 

Abdolhossein Rustaiyan1, Keivandokht Samiee2, Farzaneh Morady3

 

1Department of Chemistry, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box 14515-775, Tehran, Iran

2Faculty of Biological Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

3Department of Marine Sciences, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

arustaiyan@yahoo.it

 

Abstract: In the present study, the liver and muscle tissues of Tenualosa ilisha from the coastal waters of Bandar Khorramshahr, Iran in Mar 2013 were separately extracted for their fatty acids composition and lipid content using the method of Blight & Dyer. The compounds were determined by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC- MS). The components detected in the liver and muscle tissues, include saturated fatty acids Palmitic acid and Stearic acid, monounsaturated fatty acid Oleic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and (PUFA) Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two methyl esters of fatty acids including Octadecanoic acid, methyl ester and Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester,Cholesterol and Alkane including, Heptadecane and Octadecane.The results showed that the dominant fatty acids in liver and muscle tissues were Omega-3 fatty acids Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

[Rustaiyan A, Samiee K, Morady F. Identification of fatty acids composition and lipid content from liver and muscle tissues of Tenualosa ilisha in the Persian Gulf coasts (Bandar Khorramshahr). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):795-798] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 127

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.127

 

Keywords: lipid content, fatty acids, liver, muscle, Tenualosa ilisha, Bandar Khorramshahr

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A Study on Buddhism in the Parthian Era in Iran

 

Dr Mehrnaz Behroozy1, Khadijeh Naghipourfar 2

 

1. Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2. Graduated in pre Islamic Historical Era of Iran, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

 

Abstract: Religion among Iranians, like other nations, has always been very important. Religious tolerance in Achaemenid Empire continued in Parthian Era as well. This religious openness among public lasts in Seleucid Empire and after them, in Parthian era, and let the other religions to enter to Iran. Of course it shall be considered that after Seleucid’s attack to Iran, the Iranian’s lost their self-esteem, therefore their belief to religion became poor and acceptance of foreign religions was common in this era. One of these foreign religions was Buddhism. Buddhism formed in east and northeast of Iran. Its missionaries tried to extend their influence inside Iran and find some followers among Iranians. This is a library study to investigate Iranians approach toward Buddhism in Parthian Era, the followers of this religion, and the areas affected by this religion in the Parthian Era. This investigation is performed using different reference texts, historical resources and the literatures regarding Buddhism in Iran in Parthian Era. This is worth to mention that one can conclude that due to the religious tolerance in Parthian Era, a lot of new religions emerged in this era and Buddhism is one of them. The main problem of the author is the lack of references for the chosen subject and there is no direct reference about Buddhism history in the Parthian Era.

[Mehrnaz Behroozy, Khadijeh Naghipourfar. A Study on Buddhism in the Parthian Era in Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):799-804] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 128

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.128

 

Keywords: Buddha, An Shih-kao, An Xuan, Thian Ti

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Generalized Topological Vector Subspaces

 

Rehman Jehangir and M. Khan

 

Department of Mathematics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Park Road, Islamabad, PAKISTAN

E-mails: Jehangir_pk@yahoo.com; moiz@comsats.edu.pk

 

Abstract: In this paper, we will emphasize the Generalized topology [1] endowed upon the vector space. Whereas the addition and scalar multiplication of vector space, follows the principle of Generalized continuity [3]. The Generalized topology and Generalized continuity enhances the horizon of understanding and application by easier approach.

[Rehman Jehangir, M. Khan. Generalized Topological Vector Subspaces. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 805-808]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 129

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.129

 

Key words: Generalized topology, generalized continuity, direct sum, vector subspaces, quotient vector space

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A Study On The Characteristics Of Fstpi Fed Induction Motor With Input Active Boost Converter For Power Factor Correction

 

S.Saravanasundaram1, V.Prasanna Moorthy2

 

1 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641032, India

2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641013, India

ss.subi13@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT: Growing consciousness and need for drawing sinusoidal current from the utility, both for optimal utilization of the utility power plant capacity and to minimize harmonics injection into it, require the study of the impact of the power factor correction circuit on inverter-fed induction motor drive systems. Such a system is very urgent for fractional hp drive systems due to their massive emerging applications in appliances, hvacs, hand tools, and industrial processes hitherto considered cost-ineffective. Of particular interest in the system study is the impact of the power factor correction circuit on the overall system efficiency and system input power factor. This paper is concerned with such a study of a three phase PWM inverter-fed induction motor drive with single phase utility input with power factor correction circuit. In the case of the study, detailed comparisons of induction motor efficiency, input power factor and THD are made.

[S.Saravana Sundaram, V.Prasanna Moorthy. A Study on the Characteristics of FSTPI fed Induction Motor with Input Active Boost Converter for Power Factor Correction. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 809-813]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 130

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.130

 

Keywords: Induction motor, PFC Converter, Boost Converter, PWM Inverter, Harmonics

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An Empirical Analysis on Currency Future Trading Practices in the Indian Stock Exchange

 

P.Sivarajadhanavel*, S. Chandrakumarmangalam**

 

* Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 638052

**Associate Professor, School of Management Studies, Anna University Regional Center, Coimbatore sivarajadhanavel@gmail.com;ckmaucbe@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Currency Future derivative introduction in the Indian stock exchanges is a new land mark achievement in the history of forex trading. In India, rupee is previously exchanged against foreign currency either through Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or nor through Over-The-Counter (OTC) market. But with the currency future introduction at National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India on 29th August 2008 and MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX) on 7th October 2008 has facilitated the individuals and firms involved in the foreign trade. Two of these exchanges has seen huge surge in trade volume with huge open interest built in the trade activities giving high liquidity system for the traders to hedge and liquidate their trade position in the volatile forex market. This paper presents the comparative study on currency future trading NSE and MCX-SX.

[P.Sivarajadhanavel, S. Chandrakumarmangalam. An Empirical Analysis on Currency Future Trading Practices in the Indian Stock Exchange. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):814-819]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com 131

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.131

 

Key words: Derivative, Hedging, Currency Future, Contract, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Over-The-Counter (OTC), National Stock Exchange (NSE), MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX)

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Parametric Modeling of Nerve Cell under the Sinusoidal Environmental 50 Hz Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field

 

H. Ebrahimian1*, M. Firoozabadi2, M. Janahmadi3

 

1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

h.ebrahimian@srbiau.ac.ir

2. Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

3. Neuroscience Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Medical School, Shahid Beheshti Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran

 

Abstract: The development of technology has naturally given rise to an increase in environmental low frequency electromagnetic fields and consequently has attracted scholars attention. Most of the studies have focused on transmission lines and power system distribution with 50 Hz. This research is an attempt to show the effect of 50 Hz magnetic fields on bioelectric parameters and indicate the possible influence of this change in F1 cells of Helixaspersa. In this research neural cell F1 snails from the garden to the effects of magnetic fields on the peripheral nervous system were used. The control group was selected because of the consideration of time passing, electrode entrance and membrane torn. The sham group has been selected as because of consideration of the probable effect of moderating of environmental factors. Experiment to identify the effect of the magnetic field was considered. To apply sinusoidal magnetic fields, a pair of Helmholtz coils, to get a homogenous magnetic field. Electrophysiological recording from cells under current clamp conducted to show the effects of magnetic fields on ion channels of the cell model Hodgkin-Huxley used. Two-way ANOVA was used statistical tests with the significance level of p<0.05. To estimate the parameters PSO algorithm was used. No statistically significant difference was found between control and sham groups in different time intervals. Once the 109.34 microtesla was applied significant differences were observed 12 minutes after the application. The highest amount of change happened 16 minutes after the application of more fields. No significant changes were observed in different time intervals, whereas significant differences were seen in frequency of action potential during different time intervals. The amplitude of AHP show no significant changes. The results indicated that low frequency magnetic fields with 50 Hz frequency will directly lead to change in bioelectric activities neurons through a change in amount and rate of open and close ionic channels. Conductivity of reduced sodium and potassium channels and potassim dependent calcium channel (AHP) increases.

[H. Ebrahimian, M. Firoozabadi, M. Janahmadi. Parametric Modeling of Nerve Cell under the Sinusoidal Environmental 50 Hz Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):820-827] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 132

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.132

 

Keywords: Nerve Cells, Current Clamp, Hodgkin-Huxley Model, Ionic Channels, Environmental Electromagnetic Fields.

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Health Behaviors and Awareness of Midwives Regard to AIDS Management in Pregnancy

 

Hajar Salmalian1, Masomeh Bayani2*, Fatemeh Bakouei3, Roshanak saghebi4, Fatemeh Nasiri Amiri3, Hajar Pasha1, Zahra Banihoseini3

 

1.PhD student of Fatemeh Zahra Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

2*. Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

3. Midwifery Department (PhD student of Reproductive Health), Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

4. Student of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

*Corresponding Author: M_baiany@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Nowadays more than 33.2 million HIV positives live throughout the world. The rate of HIV in Iran has been reported to be 20130 cases. Transmission rate through sexual contact and vertical (maternal to newborn) is 13.1 and 0.9 percent, respectively. Midwives are among high risk groups, exposed to blood and other body secretions of people unaware of their contamination. Therefore it is important to evaluate their behavior and awareness towards AIDS in pregnancy. This is a cross-sectional survey in order to determine the Health behaviors and awareness of 125 midwives regard to AIDS management during pregnancy in educational hospitals of Mazandaran province, Iran. Sampling was randomly and questionnaire forms were our data gathering instrument. For analysis of findings this study used descriptive statistic, Chi-square test and Pearson correlation coefficient. The results showed that most midwives (76.8%) had moderate behavior of AIDS management in pregnancy and their awareness was mostly (70.4%) moderate too. There was a significant correlation between behavior and awareness with class and educational workshops (p<0.001). Regarding the results of this research, we recommend workshops and more educational programs on the subject to promote the awareness of the midwives and thus their desired behavior.[Hajar Salmalian, Masomeh Bayani, Fatemeh Bakouei, Roshanak saghebi, Fatemeh Nasiri Amiri, Hajar Pasha, Zahra Banihoseini. Health Behaviors and Awareness of Midwives Regard to AIDS Management in Pregnancy. Life Sci J 2013;(7s):828-832] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 133

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.133

 

Key words: Behaviore; awareness; AIDS; midwife.

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Evaluation of Actual Field Ageing on Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone Rubber Coating of Ceramic Insulators on 230/63 Substation

 

Iman Ahmadi-Joneidi1*, Majid Rezaei1, Hasan Kahuri2, Jalil Sahragard2, Ahmad Sayani2

 

1. Niroo Research Institute, Tehran, Iran

2. Hormozgan Regional Electric, Bandar abbas, Iran

*Emai: iahmadi@nri.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Ceramic insulators are used in electrical substation. As outdoor insulators, the ceramic insulators are subjected to environmental stresses. In particular case, the insulators may severe high pollution exposure. Several methods are presently available to improve performance of post insulators under contaminated conditions. Recently, adding of hydrophobic agent on the insulators surface was present to improve the feature of ceramic insulators under polluted condition. The chief concerns with this method are the time of effectiveness of the coating, and insulator performance with time in service. This paper presents investigations on the performance of two different room temperature vulcanized (RTV) silicone rubber coating on the ceramic insulators after 7 and 11 years of field exposure respectively. The characteristics of RTV silicon rubber coated insulator were analyzed, such as, visual inspection, contact angel measurement and material diagnostic technique have been used to detect defective in service RTV Coated silicone rubber insulators. The coating content of some surface regions decreased as degradation increased. Scanning electron microscopy, thermo-gravimetric, attenuated total reflectance, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis and energy dispersive x-ray analysis used to identify the elemental composition of samples. The changes in the surface morphology and material structure were examined before and after the ageing.

[Iman Ahmadi-Joneidi, Majid Rezaei, Hasan Kahuri, Jalil Sahragard, Ahmad Sayani. Evaluation of Actual Field Ageing on Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone Rubber Coating of Ceramic Insulators on 230/63 Substation. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):833-838] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 134

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.134

 

Keywords: Ageing, FTIR-ATR, RTV, Coated insulated, SEM, TGA.

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Optimization of Cost of Energy of Real Time Renewable Energy System Feeding Commercial Load

Case Study: A Textile Show Room in Coimbatore, India

 

Balachander Kalappan1, Dr. Vijayakumar Ponnusamy2

 

1. Research Scholar, Department of EEE, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, India

2. Vice Principal, Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India

kaybe.ind@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Unsteadiness of electricity supply in India is an increasing problem, especially in the capital and other larger cities. Commercial users such as shopping malls, textile show rooms and hotels are looking for alternative solutions in order to deliver adequate standards to their customers. In this study we investigate and optimize combined Hybrid Photovoltaic – Wind System as a main electricity source for a textile show room. There is significant potential for the use of the photovoltaic solar energy in India which receives plentiful amount of solar radiation around the year; the current work aims to investigate the cost of energy of Real time Hybrid rooftop Photovoltaic - Wind energy system to produce 5 kWh/yr (2.22kW in solar and 2.7kW in wind) system of electricity for the textile show room in Coimbatore, India. The aim of this study is to find Cost of Energy (COE) and functional combinations between Photovoltaic and Wind turbine systems based on actual electricity consumption data of the textile show room with Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER) developed by National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

[Balachander. K, Vijayakumar Ponnusamy. Optimization of Cost of Energy of Real Time Renewable Energy System Feeding Commercial Load. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):839-847] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 135

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.135

 

Keywords: homer; optimization; cost of energy; renewable energy system; net present cost.

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The problems of study of the genre of dramaturgy of Turkic nations of Central Asia and the Siberian region of Russia in its correlation with the European dramaturgy (from folklore to drama)

 

Alibi Kabykenovich Shapauov

 

Kokshetau State University named after Sh. Ualikhanov, Abaya St, 76, city of Kokshetau 020000, Kazakhstan

shapauov@list.ru

 

Abstract: The present article is dedicated to the analysis of underexplored in the world cultural heritage and literary studies material about the genre of dramaturgy of Turkic nations of Central Asia and the Siberian region of Russia. The problems of national identity and mankurtism* are examined on the basis of specific literary facts; the genre and style variations of dramaturgic works of Turkic nations from folklore to drama in their correlation and comparison with the Western European analogues (legends, fairy tales, plays, etc.) were fundamentally examined and analyzed. For the first time, basing on the analysis of dramaturgic works the negative aspects in the real life of affined Turkic nations of Central Asia and the Siberian region of Russia during the rule of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union were purposefully and in integrated manner exposed to conceptualization and understanding.

[Shapauov A.K. The problems of study of the genre of dramaturgy of Turkic nations of Central Asia and the Siberian region of Russia in its correlation with the European dramaturgy (from folklore to drama). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):848-851] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 136

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.136

 

Keywords: dramaturgy of Turkic nations, theatrical art of Turkic nations, Kazakh culture heritage, mankurtism in society.

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Effect of anger control and assertiveness skills training on reducing aggression of high school first grade girl students toward their mothers

 

Bagher Sanai Zaker 1, Sepideh Sepanlou 2

 

1. Professor of Counseling, Head of Counseling Department, Tarbiat Moallem University, Tehran, Iran

2. Master of Counseling, Khatam University, Iran

 

Abstract: Life skills are considered as the means individuals use to develop their abilities in different aspects. Thus, they influence individuals either from inter-personal or intra-personal relations. The present study, then, aims at investigation of the effect of anger control and assertiveness skills training on reducing aggression of high schools first grade girl students toward their mothers. To do this, a total population of female students studying in high schools first grade from region 3 of Tehran in academic years 2006-2007 was determined. Through cluster sampling one high school out of all of high schools in region 3 was selected. The research plan was a type of semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. A questionnaire of conflict tactics scale stress was applied as the measurement instrument. Range of Cronbach’s alpha for sub-scales independency, verbal and physical aggression were 0.42-0.72, 0.62-0.88, 0.42-0.96 respectively that according to it 30 participants suffered from the highest rate of aggression were selected from among 196 students and divided into two 15 people control and experimental groups. In the next stage, the experimental group took participated in 7 training sessions and a week after training sessions, both groups passed a post-test. Covariance analysis used for the data analysis. The obtained findings indicated that training of anger control and assertiveness skills can increase rate of reasoning power and decrease rate of verbal and physical aggression among students of the experimental group.

[Bagher Sanai Zaker, Sepideh Sepanlou. Effect of anger control and assertiveness skills training on reducing aggression of high school first grade girl students toward their mothers. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):852-858] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 137

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.137

 

Keywords: life skills, control of anger, assertiveness, aggression, conflict.

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Modeling of Parameters Effective on Consumer’s Behavior

 

Seyed Yahya Alavidehkordi

 

PhD of Business Administration Marketing, Florida International University, Florida

 

Abstract: From the target aspect, this research is considered as a research applied category, and from data compilation aspect, it is considered as a library category, because it is intended to explain the relationship between and calculation of the rate of correlation and coefficients of each independent variable (rate of inflation, rate of employment, rate of population and economic growth) and the behavior of the consumer in Iran. To compile data and information required for research, the method of library studies, documentary branch, and the information related to research variables, was used by reference to the annual reports of the World Bank. To find a meaningful relationship or absence of relationship pertinent to independent and dependent variables, the Pierson correlation coefficient test was conducted by use of SPSS software. To investigate stability of time series, the extended single radical Dickey-Fuller test was conducted by using E-Views software which is considered one of the most suitable tests for the stability of the variables. The calculations demonstrate that a meaningful and persistent exists between the independent variables (rate of population and economic growth) and dependent variables (consumer’s behavior).

[Seyed Yahya Alavidehkordi. Modeling of Parameters Effective on Consumer’s Behavior. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):859-865] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 138

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.138

 

Keywords: Consumer’s Behavior, Financial Policies, Per Capita Income, State Tax and Expense

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Hydrochemistry of the Damavand Thermal springs, North of Iran.

 

Mohammad Reza Ansari1

 

Faculty of Geoscience Department, Chaloos Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Chaloos, Iran

Corresponding Author: m.r.ansari@iauc.ac.ir.

 

Abstract: North part of Iran hosts a numerous of thermal springs around eastern part of Damavand dormant volcano. Thermal water composition of these springs are natural to weak acid and indicate that sulphate content varies from 95 to 1407 (mg/l), HCO3 from 167 to 1257 (mg/l), chloride from 10 to 438 (mg/l), Calcium from 129 to 691 (mg/l), sodium from 18 to 229 (mg/l), silica upto15 (mg/l). Ca is dominate cation and SO4, HCO3 are dominate anion, so, Cl- SO4 -HCO3 ternary diagram suggests the thermal waters are immature and classify in two type, in type1 Strabaku and Larijan thermal springs have Magmatic steam and steam-heated waters origin, in other hand, in type2 Ask thermal waters relate to Peripheral and shallow water origin, both type show a mixing of magmatic gases and volcanic steams with shallow ground water. Schoeller semi-logarithmic diagram confirm all the thermal waters have similar chemical characteristics to cold water. Because of waters immaturity, temperatures in the deep reservoir in Damavand area cannot be estimated clearly, Thus, Deep reserve temperature calculated by Quartz and Na-K geothermometers, so, Quartz geothermometer shown a range of reservoir temperatures from 53 °C to 94 ° and Na-K geothermometr, shown a range of reservoir temperatures from 232°C to 265°C.

[Mohammad Reza Ansari. Hydrochemistry of the Damavand Thermal springs, North of Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):866-873] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 139

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.139

 

Keywords: Thermal Spring, Damavand, geothermometer.

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Geochemistry of Mid Cretaceous Alkaline Volcanic Rocks, member of Chaloos formation, Abbas Abad Volcanic Field, Central Alborz Mountains, North of Iran.

 

Mohammad Reza Ansari

 

Faculty of Geoscience Department, Chaloos Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Chaloos, Iran.

*Corresponding Author: m.r.ansari@iauc.ac.ir

 

Abstract: The Abbas Abad volcanic field (ABVF), North of Iran contains a number of intra-continental alkaline volcanic range situated on central Alborz Mountains, formed along the localized extensional basins developed in relation with the lithospheric thinning and Cretaceous compressional processes. The volcanic suite comprises the extracted melt products of adiabatic decompression melting of the metasomatized mantle that are represented by small-volume intra-continental plate volcanic rocks of alkaline volcanism and their evaluated Rocks with compositions representative of mantle-derived, primary (or near-primary) melts. Trace element patterns with significant enrichment in LILE, HFSE and REEs, relative to Primordial Mantle. Chondrite-normalized of rare earth elements and enrichment in incompatible elements and their element ratios (e.g. Zr/Nb,La/Nb) shown these element modelling indicates that the magmas were generated by comparably variable degrees of partial melting of garnet lherzolite and a heterogeneous asthenospheric mantle source.

[Mohammad Reza Ansari. Geochemistry of Mid Cretaceous Alkaline Volcanic Rocks, member of Chaloos formation, Abbas Abad Volcanic Field, Central Alborz Mountains, North of Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):874-883] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 140

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.140

 

Keywords: Abbas Abad area; Iran; garnet lherzolite; partial melting

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Assessment of heavy metals contamination in surface water of the upstream Sardabrud River, North of Iran.

 

Parvin Reyhani 1, Mohammad Reza Ansari 2, Keivan Saeb 3

 

1MSc student of Environmental Engineering Department, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tonekabon, Iran.

2Faculty of Geoscience Department, Chaloos Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Chaloos, Iran.

3Faculty of Environmental Engineering Department, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tonekabon, Iran.

*Corresponding Author: reyhanparvin@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the level of heavy metals (i.e Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in the surface water of the Sardabrud River. This study was conducted at 2011 to determine the residues of heavy metals in surface water of Sardabrud River in North of Iran. Results for levels in water were compared with national and international water quality guidelines,as well as literature values were reported for streams and rivers, The results showed that Sardabrud River Mean metals concentrations (µg kg_1) were in the range of; Cu:0.70–8.2, Cd: 0.05–0.11, Fe: 10–6168, Zn: 3.4–29.2, Mo: 0.5–5.7, Mn: 1–187.5, Cr: 0.5–9.5 and Pb: 0.9–25.4 respectively, Cluster analysis (CA) was used in this study, so, Cluster analysis suggests all of heavy metals in most of sites are similar and derived from same natural sources. This study indicated the surface waters polluted very weak with heavy metals by natural sources, and the pollution was weak at all of sites.

[Parvin Reyhani, Mohammad Reza Ansari, Keivan Saeb. Assessment of heavy metals contamination in surface water of the upstream Sardabrud River, North of Iran. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):884-892] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 141

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.141

 

Keywords: Sardabrud River, heavy metals, Cluster analysis.

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Attachment style with self- steen and social adjustment in school year 90-91 Secondary school girls Qazvin

 

Javad Khalatbari1 Shahnam Abolghasemi1, Sahar Rabiei1

 

1Department of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran

 

Abstract: The main aim of this paper has been to investigate the relation between personal traits, interest methods and self-esteem and social concord in female middle school students, QAZVIN. The study is done in descriptive (coordinated) method. The statistical collection in the project consists all middle school female students In QAZVIN during education year: 2011-2012 totally 2961. The sample volume was assigned as 341 people according to Morgan table and randomly defined. The used equipments include four scales as follows: Personal qualifications in 5 dimensions(psychoneurosis; demonstrating; resilience; being personable and responsible)Social concord ALIC POP's self-esteem was in 5 dimensions. The collected data were analyzed through Pearson's coefficient tests; multi variable regressions (central coordination) and multi-step regression (step by step model). –The results show that there can be seen a positive and significant relation between personal traits, interest style and self-esteem besides students' social concord. -There is a positive and significant link between personal qualification, interest style and students' self-esteem.- Personal traits and devotion style are positively and significantly related to students' social adjustment.- Personal qualities are positively and significantly related to students' social concord.- There is a significant and positive link between personality and students' self-esteem.- Interest style and students' self-esteem are positively and significantly related.- It can be seen sort of meaningful and positive relation between interest style and students' social concord.

[Javad Khalatbari, Shahnam Abolghasemi, Sahar Rabiei. Attachment style with self- steen and social adjustment in school year 90-91 Secondary school girls. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):893-900] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 142

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.142

 

Key words: personal traits; interest style; self-esteem; social concord.

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The Impact of Interest Rate Volatility on Stock Returns Volatility

 

Qadir Bukhsh Balocha, Arif Hussaina, Hamid Ullaha, Abdel Mohsen Nassanib, Jameel A Khaderc, Ala Abdel Hamidc, Sadaf Shamsuddind

 

aNational University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

bCollege of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

cArriyadh Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

dDepartment of Management Olaishah, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

E-mail: qbuzdar@yahoo.com

 

ABSTRACT: The concept of volatility in the stock returns has been given considerable importance in different recent researches and it was worthwhile for some of the researchers to predict the volatility of the stock market. This study is focusing on the predication of the stock returns volatility based on the interest rate volatility while considering the data of well establish stock market of Pakistan, Karachi Stock Exchange 100 index, and monthly rates of six monthly T- bills for the period of 1994 to 2010. For the stock volatility we used different models in which the first one is the simple standard deviation which shows a significant variation in the stock returns due to variations in the interest rates so their exist a volatility due to the changes in the interest rates in Pakistani markets. ARCH model is one of the well known methods to forecast the error term in the data and which will certain our forecast regarding stock prices. In the Karachi Stock Exchange the ARCH (1, 1) has been statistically significantly proved. The GARCH (1, 1) model is also used to estimate the stock volatility. This model shows the short run volatility affect the lagged stock returns and is contributing to the overall volatility. The sum of α and β is less than 1 so the short run volatility is positively related to the overall stock volatility. The GARCH (1, 1) model has outperformed the other volatility models in the case of the Karachi Stock exchange, Pakistan.

[Qadir Bukhsh, Baloch, Arif Hussain, Hamid Ullah Abdel Mohsen Nassani, Jameel A Khader, Ala Abdel Hamid, Sadaf Shamsuddin. The impact of Interest Rate Volatility on Stock Returns Volatility. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):901-904] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 143

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.143

 

Key words: Interest rate volatility, Stock returns volatility, ARCH, GARCH

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Essential Oil composition of the Medicinal Plant Phlomis cashmeriana

 

Riaz Ullah1, Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam2, Iqbal Hussain3, Shabir Ahmad3

 

1Department of Chemistry Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

2College of Science Research Centre, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

3Department of Chemistry, Islmia College University Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

Corresponding author Dr Riaz Ullah, Email: afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The present study was undertaken to analyze the chemical constituents of the essential oil of Phlomis cashmeriana using GC-MS spectrophotometer. From the GC-MS analysis of the P. cashmeriana has 11 different compounds were identified belonging to various functional groups. The concentration of five main volatile oil chemical components obtained from P. cashmeriana using GC-MS were o-Cymene 53.8%, Sabinene 24%, alpha-Citral 5%, beta-Pinene 4.97%, Cineole 4.4%. The rest of the analytes were around 1%. The present study was therefore carried out to explore the chemical constituents of essential oil which may play a key role in the pharmaceutical industry and for the herbal practioners.

[Riaz Ullah, Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam, Iqbal Hussain,, Shabir Ahmad. Essential Oil composition of the Medicinal Plant Phlomis cashmeriana. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):905-906] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 144

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.144

 

Keywords: Phlomis cashmeriana, essential oil, Chemical composition

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Reduced Transformed Features Based Breast Mammograms Classification

 

Muhammad Talha1, 2, Ghazali Solung2

 

1College of Science Research Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Corresponding e-mail: mnaseem@ksu.edu.sa

 

Abstract: Mammography is a particular type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. In this paper, we have proposed a method that consists of combination of different methods. First we have performed enhancement on breast mammogram to enhance the image quality. We have used Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) for enhancement. Discrete wavelet transform based features has been extracted which have been used for classification. Principle component analysis has used for features reduction and selection. Different classifiers have been used for classification into benign and malignant. It has been noted that results are very much satisfactory. We have used MIAS data set for experimentation purpose.

[Muhammad Talha, Ghazali Solung. Reduced Transformed Features Based Breast Mammograms Classification. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):907-913] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 145

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.145

 

Keywords: Breast cancer, mammogram, enhancement, Bayesian Classifier, MIAS.

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Profile of Heavy Metals in medicinal plants collected from different areas of Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

 

Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam1, Shabir Ahmad2*, Waheed Murad 3, Tahir Iqbal3, Laiq Zuman3, Ahteram Bibi4, Ali Rehman4, Riaz Ullah5, Zia Mohammad4, Anwar Ali Shad6

 

1College of Science Research Centre, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

2Deparment of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

3Deparment of Botany, Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat-26000, KPk Pakistan

4Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Information technology KPK Pakistan

5Department of Chemistry Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

6Agricultural Chemistry Department, The University of Agricultural Peshwar, KPK, Pakistan

*Corresponding Author Email; shabirchemist@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Medicinal plants have got important hold up in the current time for their curative potentials. The present study deals with the evolution of the elemental analysis of ten medicinal plants namely Arabidopsis arenosa, Cistanche tubulosa, Nonea micrantha, Ornithopus compressus, Orobanche ramosa, Ifloga spicata, Ballota pseudodicatmnus, Cryptantha crassisepala, Farsetia aegyptia and Heliotropium bacciferum. All these plants were collected from different areas of District Karak. Out of the nine heavy metals analyzed, Iron, Zinc, Cobalt, Copper and Manganese are considered as essential for human health and the remaining four elements including Chromium, Nickel, Cadmium and Lead are considered non essential. The heavy metals were analyzed using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (FAAS). The highest concentrations of Fe, 161.55 mg/kg in Cryptantha crassisepala, Zn, 52.07 mg/kg in Cistanche tubulosa, Co, 28.35 mg/kg in Orobanche ramosa, Cu, 35.37 mg/kg in Ifloga spicata, Mn, 36.75 mg/kg in Orobanche ramose, Cr, 1.00 mg/kg in Ornithopus compressus, Ni, 7.05 mg/kg in Heliotropium bacciferum, Cd 1.12 mg/kg in Ballota pseudodicatmnus and Pb, 19.81 mg/kg in Cryptantha crassisepala were noted

[Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam, Shabir Ahmad, Waheed Murad, Tahir Iqbal, Laiq Zuman, Ahteram Bibi, Ali Rehman, Riaz Ullah, Zia Mohammad, Anwar Ali Shad. Profile of Heavy Metals in medicinal plants collected from different areas of Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):914-921] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 146

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.146

 

Keywords: Heavy metals, Medicinal plants, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.

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The Effects of Capital Structure on Profitability

 

Alam Rehmana, Arif Hussaina, Hamid Ullaha, Abdel Mohsen Nassanib, Jameel A Khaderc, Ala Abdel Hamidc, Sadaf Shamsuddind

 

aNational University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

bCollege of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

bArriyadh Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

dDepartment of Management Olaishah, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Corresponding Author: finsarif@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The issue of capital structure gained much interest in the corporate business world since the path breaking paper by Miller & Modigliani in 1958.This research study attempted to solve the dearth of research on capital structure. Particularly, its effects on firm’s profitability. This research study was conducted using total 84 sample firms of cement and textile sectors, of KSE which was break down as sample 9 firms from cement out of 21 and 75 of textile firms out of 184 for a period of 2003 to 2008. Two major set of variables were used i.e. capital structure, variables and profitability variables. Capital structures variables were comprised of Debts/Equity Ratio, Debt Ratio, funded capital ratio, funded Debts ratio, financial leverage ratio, Current Debts Ratio, and funded assets ratio. The Profitability variables were comprised of return on Equity, Earning per Share, Return on investment and Profit before Tax. The Pearson Product movement correlation to generate empirical evidence. The results showed that Profitability is significantly related to capital structure. This study also found an evidence of the existence of an optimal capital structure among the listed firms in both sectors of Karachi Stock Exchange. Firms of both sectors were found adjusting their capital structure regularly in order to achieve an optimal combination of debt and equity.

 The trend analysis showed that most of the listed firms of both sectors of KSE using a capital structure comprise of a mix of Debt and Equity, and this was a trend found in this research study.

[Alam Rehman, Arif Hussain, Hamid Ullah, Abdel Mohsen Nassani, Jameel A Khader, Ala Abdel Hamid, Sadaf Shamsuddin. The effects of capital structure on Profitability. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):922-929] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 147

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.147

 

Key words: capital structure, profitability, correlation, KSE, Pakistan

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Women Involvement in SME's in Johor Bahru, Malaysia: a study on the Factors That Encourage the Women

 

Mitwali Abd-el.Moemena, Jameel A Khadera, Sadaf Shamsuddinb, Saif-Ur-Rehmanc, Saqib Muneerc

 

aArriyadh Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

bDepartment of Management Olaishah, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

cFaculty of Management and Human Resource Development (FPPSM)

University of Technology, Malaysia

Email: Saqibmuneer85@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the involvement of women in small medium enterprise in the state of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Whether interest, life impulse, having necessary skills and environmental influence any relationship with women involvement in business. Quantitative data were collected via a questionnaire distributed amongst the women entrepreneur. A total of 130 women entrepreneurs completed the questionnaires. The result shows that interest, life impulse, having necessary skills and environmental influence has a significant positive correlation with women involvement in business. It is interesting to note that hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that the four dimensions of independent variables, namely interest, life impulse, having necessary skills and environmental influence significant relationship and influence with women involvement in business.

[Mitwali Abd-el.Moemen, Jameel A Khader, Sadaf Shamsuddin, Saif-Ur-Rehman, Saqib Muneer. Women Involvement in SME's in Johor Bahru, Malaysia: a study on the Factors That Encourage the Women. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):930-936] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 148 

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.148

Key Words: interest, life impulse, having necessary skills and environmental influence

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Distribution of Heavy Metals in the Liver, Kidney, Heart, Pancreas and Meat of Cow, buffalo, Goat, Sheep and Chicken from Kohat market Pakistan.

 

Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam1, Shabir Ahmad2, Asia Basir3, Aisha Kalsum Rais3, Ahteram Bibi3, Riaz Ullah4, Anwar Ali Shad5, Zia Muhammad3, Iqbal Hussain2

 

1College of Science Research Centre, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Islmia College University Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

3Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, KPK, Pakistan

4Department of Chemistry Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

5Agricultural Chemistry Department, The University of Agricultural Peshwar, KPK, Pakistan

*Corresponding Author Email: shabirchemist@gmail.com

 

Abstract: This study was to determine the concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Co, Fe, Cr, Cd, Ni and Pb) in liver, kidney, heart, pancreas and meat of Cow, Buffalo Sheep, Goat and Chicken, from Kohat Market Pakistan by using PerkinElmer PinAAcle™ 900T atomic absorption (AA) spectrophotometer. The levels of heavy metals in the liver, kidney, heart, pancreas and meat of cow, buffalo, goat, sheep and chicken ranged from 0.075±0.010 to 15.763±0.012 mg/kg Cr; 1.85±0.007 to 11.838±0.005 mg/kg Pb; 0.025±0.003 to 82.83±0.060 mg/kg Cu; 10.75±0.020 to 313.625±0.680 mg/kg Fe; 0.025±0.001 to 0.275±0.005Ni; 0.125±0.000 to 1.588±0.002 mg/kg Cd; 0.015±0.002 to 8.538±0.019 mg/kg Co; and 7.4±0.008 to 41.85±0.108 mg/kg Zn. Generally, livers and kidneys were found to have the highest significant levels of metals and meat the lowest levels. Also they showed significant differences when compared to one another (cow, buffalo, goat, sheep and chicken).

[Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam, Shabir Ahmad, Asia Basir, Aisha Kalsum Rais, Ahteram Bibi, Riaz Ullah, Anwar Ali Shad, Zia Muhammad, Iqbal Hussain. Distribution of Heavy Metals in the Liver, Kidney, Heart, Pancreas and Meat of Cow, buffalo, Goat, Sheep and Chicken from Kohat market Pakistan. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):937-940] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 149

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.149

 

Keywords: Heavy Metal; Liver; Kidney; Heart; Pancreas; Meat; Cow; buffalo; Goat; Sheep; Chicken

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Phytochemical, Physiochemical and Antifungal Activity of Eclipta Prostrata.

 

Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam1, Iqbal Hussain2, Riaz Ullah3, Shanzeb4, G A Marwat5, Shabir Ahmad2

 

1College of Science Research Centre, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, KPK Pakistan

3Department of Chemistry Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

4Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat 26000, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

5PCSIR Labs complex Jamrud Road Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Eclipta prostrata, is an important medicinal plant and their different parts areused for different health disorders. The triterpenoids isolated E. prostrata displayed antiproliferative and antimicrobial potentials. Phytochemically, E. prostrata is rich in wadeoloctone, eclalbasaponin, b- amyrin, stigmasterol and luteolin-7- glucoside. Keeping in view the importance of E prostrata, it was analyzed quantitatively, qualitatively for the phytochemicals (alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, glycosides, terpenoids, reducing sugars, anthraquinones, and cardiacglycoside) Physiochemicals, and anti-fungal activity. For anti-fungal activity four different strains including Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Fusarium solani and Aspergillus flavus used has shown very promising results against the fungal strains.

[Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam, Iqbal Hussain, Riaz Ullah, Shanzeb, G A Marwat, Shabir Ahmad. Phytochemical, Physiochemical and Antifungal Activity of Eclipta Prostrata. Life Sci J Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):941-945] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 150

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.150

Key words: Eclipta Prostrata, Phytochemical, Physiochemical, Anti-fungal, Aspergillus niger

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Media Imperialism and Body Image Discernment: A Comparison Study

 

Mitwali Abd-el.Moemena, Jameel A Khadera, Sadaf Shamsuddinb, Saif-Ur-Rehmanc, Saqib Muneerc

 

aArriyadh Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

bDepartment of Management Olaishah, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

cFaculty of Management and Human Resource Development (FPPSM), University of Technology, Malaysia

Email: Saqibmuneer85@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Mass Media has a long-standing reputation of influencing perception and affecting behavior and in the age of globalization, investigating its influence in different cultural contexts has become increasingly relevant. Perpetuating unrealistic standards of body types is just one way mediated messages are said to influence negatively an audience. By way of TV, magazines and movies, the media imperialism of the United States is having a strong presence in small countries like Malaysia. The same media effects, on body image and identity, that are found in the US should also be observable. Furthermore, the social comparison theory states that an individual evaluates their own opinions by comparing themselves to others. Exposure to US media, in this case US television shows, offers individuals characters to whom to compare themselves. This study examines how US media imperialism and the social comparison theory through media affects body perception by examining how often college-age young adults watched shows with prominent thin television characters compared to shows that had a diversity of body types in the core cast. Being exposed to programming with only thin characters is expected to correlate positively with body dissatisfaction. The study included distributing 286 preliminary surveys to discover what were the most popular shows being watched by college students (mostly 18 to 25 year olds). After the most popular shows were identified, surveys were circulated to a sample of 240 college-age young adults (120 males and 120 females) to determine if any correlation could be made between their television show preferences and their body dissatisfaction, or lack thereof.

[Mitwali Abd-el. Moemen, Jameel A Khader, Sadaf Shamsuddin, Saif-Ur-Rehman, Saqib Muneer. Media Imperialism and Body Image Discernment: A Comparison Study. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):946-954] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 151

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.151

 

Keywords: body image, media imperialism, cultural imperialism, social comparison theory

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Essential Oil and Heavy Metals Analysis of Boerhaavia procumbens L

 

Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam1, Iqbal Hussain2, Riaz Ullah3, Shabir Ahmad2, Shahid Khan4

 

1College of Science Research Centre, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Islmia College University Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

3Department of Chemistry Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

4Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KPK Pakistan

Corresponding author: Email afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Medicinal herbs have wide applications in the pharmaceutical industries and play an important role in the health maintenance of human. In the presence study concentrations were focused on the analysis of essential oil using GC-MS and heavy metals by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer in different parts including roots, stem and leaves of the herb Boerhaavia procumebens. From the essential oil of the roots of B. procumebens, 5 different volatile components including Sabinene, 21.28, 1o-Cymene, 40.61, 3-Thujanone, 10.58, 1-terpinene-4-ol, 5.38, Limonene oxide, cis, 22.14 and 8 heavy metals including Fe, Zn, Ni, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, and Cd were determined in the roots, stem and leaves with different concentrations, however the level of concentration of all the studied metals were well below the maximum permissible level. For pharmaceutical consumption and for other health purposes the plant must be collected from environmentally pure area

[Nasser M. Abd EI-Salam, Iqbal Hussain, Riaz Ullah, Shabir Ahmad, Shahid Khan. Essential Oil and Heavy Metals Analysis of Boerhaavia procumbens. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):955-958] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 152

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.152

 

Keywords: Essential; Oil; Heavy Metal; Analysis; Boerhaavia procumbens L

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Analysis of the Fatty acid Composition of Phlomis bracteosa oil by Gas Chromatography-mass spectrometer

 

Jameel A. Khader1, Naser M. AbdEIslam1, Riaz Ullah2

 

1College of Science Research Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistanafridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The Phlomis bracteosa oil constituents of methyl ester derivatives of fatty acids were analyzed using Gas Chromatography coupled to mass spectrometer. The results obtained containing the saturated as well as unsaturated fatty acids of P. bracteosa oils. A total of 18 different components were identified and quantified. Methyl ester of octadecadienoic acid was found in high concentration 6.88 %, among the identified analytes of interest. In addition methyl ester of Elaidic acid 4.37%, pentadecanoic acid 3.84% and stearic acid 1.91% were found. While the concentration of other analyte of fatty acid oil were found less than 1%.

[Jameel A. Khader, Naser M. AbdEIslam, Riaz Ullah. Analysis of the Fatty acid Composition of Phlomis bracteosa oil by Gas Chromatography-mass spectrometer. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):959-962] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 153

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.153

 

Key words: Phlomis bracteosa, linolenic acid, fatty acid, mass spectrometer

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Phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants Ranunculus arvensis

 

Jameel A. Khader1, Naser M. AbdEIslam1, Riaz Ullah2

1College of Science Research Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Medicinal plant Ranunculus arvensis, was used for this study. This is important medicinal plant. Keeping in view their importance, this work was carried out to investigate the quantitative determination of their crude phytochemicals in n-hexene, chloroform, ethyle acetate and water fractions. The quantitative determination of crude phytochemicals (alkaloids, total phenols, flavonoids and saponins) were determined in the aforementioned plant using literature methods. The plant showed variable amounts of phytochemicals. The study is very important, in that it intended to show the contents of the studied medicinal plant and also provide a scientific data base line which is of particular important for the local practioners as well as for the local people using this plant for a variety of body disorders.

[Jameel A. Khader, Naser M. AbdEIslam, Riaz Ullah. Phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants Ranunculus arvensis. Life Sci J Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):963-965] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 154

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.154

 

Key word: Phytochemical analysis, medicinal plants, Pakistan

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Evaluation of the Chemical Composition of Equisetum ravens

 

Jameel A. Khader1, Naser M. AbdEIslam1, Riaz Ullah2

1College of Science Research Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Different crude fractions of Equisetum ravens were analyzed for their chemical evaluation, vitamins and bioactive secondary metabolite. The results revealed the presence of bioactive constituents comprising alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, phenols and tannins. The medicinal also revealed the presence of ascorbic acid, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin in different crude fractions.

[Jameel A. Khader, Naser M. AbdEIslam, Riaz Ullah. Evaluation of the Chemical Composition of Equisetum ravens. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):966-968] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 155

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.155

 

Key words: Chemical composition, bioactive compounds, medicinal plant

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Chemical Constituents from Phlomis bracteosa

 

Riaz Ullah1, Jameel A. Khader2, Naser M. AbdEIslam2

1Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

2Arriyadh Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Phytochemical study on the chemical constituents of the whole plant of Phlomis bracteosa (Labiatea) has resulted in the isolation of fourteen known compounds. These compounds were identified as benzoic acid (1), chrysin (2), henicosanoic acid methyl ester (3), thymine (4), hexadecyl ethers of glycerol (5), azukisaponin V (6), astragaloside VIII (7), quercetin (8), 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,6,7-trimethoxyflavone (9), p-hydroxybenzoic acid (10), tenaxin II (11), 5,7,2’- trihydroxyflavone (12), lupeol (13) and taraxasterol (14). Their structures were confirmed on the basis of spectroscopic technique and by the comparisons with reported data.

[Riaz Ullah, Jameel A. Khader, Naser M. AbdEIslam. Chemical Constituents from Phlomis bracteosa. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):969-970] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 156

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.156

 

Keywords: Phlomis bracteosa; Labiatea; Natural Products.

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Phytochemical study of medicinal plants Carathamus lanatus

 

Jameel A. Khader1, Naser M. AbdEIslam1, Riaz Ullah2

1College of Science Research Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Carathamus lanatus is important medicinal plant. The purpose of this study was phytochemical study of the different crude fractions of Carathamus lanatus. The crude fractions used were n-hexene, chloroform, ethyl acetate and water fractions. The quantitative determination of crude phytochemicals (alkaloids, total phenols, flavonoids and saponins) were determined in the aforementioned plant using literature methods. The plant showed variable amounts of phytochemicals. The study is very important, in that it intended to show the contents of the studied medicinal plant and also provide a scientific data base line which is of particular important for the local practioners as well as for the local people using this plant for a variety of body disorders.

[Jameel A. Khader, Naser M. AbdEIslam, Riaz Ullah. Phytochemical study of medicinal plants Carathamus lanatus. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):971-973] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 157

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.157

 

Key word: Phytochemical analysis, medicinal plants, Pakistan

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Antioxidant activity of different crude fractions of Phlomis bracteosa

 

Jameel A. Khader1, Naser M. AbdEIslam1, Riaz Ullah2

1College of Science Research Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

afridiriaz@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In the present study, the antioxidant potential of different crude extracts of Phlomis bracteosa, was evaluated. The extracts were investigated for its antioxidant activity using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryal-hydrazyl (DPPH) method. The crude fractions evaluated were n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl actate and water. The ethyl acetate extracts from P. bracteosa at 500µg/mL exhibited highest 69.01% DPPH activity fallowed by chloroform showing 57.09%. The other extracts of plants also showed significant antioxidant activity.

[Jameel A. Khader, Naser M. AbdEIslam, Riaz Ullah. Antioxidant activity of different crude fractions of Phlomis bracteosa. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):974-975] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 158

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.158

 

Keywords: Antioxidant activity, Medicinal plants, Phlomis bracteosa

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A Study on Investigation of Effect of Student’s Intelligence Level over YGS (Examination for Transition to Higher Education) Success

 

Battal Odabasi

 

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Aydin University, Istanbul, TURKEY

E-mail: battalodabasi@aydin.edu.tr

 

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the intelligence and success. The relational screening model was used for the study. Sample of the study was consisted of 40 students at grade 12 who were receiving education at a private teaching institution offering a service for YGS/LYS (Examination for Transition to Higher Education/ Undergraduate Placement Exam) during 2012-2013 academic year. The study investigated the relationship between students’ intelligence level and their academic (YGS) success. Intelligence level of the students was measured by “Cattel Intelligence Test”. The resulting data from measurement was analyzed by “t” test which is the difference approach to relationship between correlation technique and intelligence-success. SPSS 17.0 packet program was used for statistical calculation of analysis. The relationship between the intelligence and the success was examined at the end of the study and concluded that there is a significant relationship between them. Syllabus should be formed by the intelligence structure and type of individuals. Processes of program development should be performed according to individual’s abilities and brain structure, taking into account of supporting and improving period.

[Battal Odabasi. A Study on Investigation of Effect of Student’s Intelligence Level over YGS (Examination for Transition to Higher Education) Success. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):976-982] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http:..www.lifesciences ite.com. 159

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.159

 

Keywords: Intelligence, success, Cattel, Program development, syllabus.

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The Role of Self-assessment in Promoting Iranian EFL Learners’ motivation in Reading English Texts

 

1Ramin Rahmany (Ph.D), 2Mohammad Taghi Hassani (Ph.D), 3Vahid Noroozi Larsari

 

1. Faculty of Foreign Languages, Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch, Qazvin, Iran

2. Assistance Professor, Imam Hossein University, Tehran and Islamic Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch, Qazvin, Iran

3. M.A., Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch, Qazvin, Iran

Department of Foreign Languages and literature, Takestan Branch, Qazvin, Iran

Emails: raminrahmany2007@gmail.com, dr.mthassani@yahoo.com, v.nowrozi@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The role of language learning and testing has been paid remarkable attention by scholars. In addition, there is a general concept in the review of literature that motivation is one of the potential learner characteristics. The purpose of this present research was to explore the role of reading skills as a self-assessment technique in promoting Iranian EFL learners’ motivation in reading English texts. The participants were 60 intermediate students in two groups at Rasht Azad University majoring English. The students in the experimental and control groups were all exposed to the same content and instructional method, and they had the same instructor. There was only one difference. The students in the experimental group self-assessed themselves, while the students in the control group were assessed by their instructor. The results revealed that self-assessment has no role in promoting the learners’ motivation in reading English texts.[Ramin Rahmany, Mohammad Taghi Hassani,Vahid Noroozi Larsari. The Role of Self-assessment in Promoting Iranian EFL Learners’ motivation in Reading English Texts. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s):983-988] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciences ite.com. 160

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.160

 

 Keywords: Self-assessment, Reading skills, Motivation, Assessment, Reading text

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Responses to the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory–2 by the Taekwondo Athletes Participated in the Turkey Taekwondo Championship Competitions

 

 Assist. Prof. Phd. Yavuz Selim Ağaoğlu

 

School of Physical Education and Sport, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, TURKEY

yavuzselim.agaoglu@gop.edu.tr, ysagaoglu@gmail.com

Gsm: +90 530 467 67 13, Fax: + 90 356 252 12 89

 

Abstract: Background: The taekwondo (TKD) is a popular sport which people engaged in more than 180 countries at any age in the world. Besides its popularity, the studies on this field continue to increase gradually. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to measure pre-competition anxieties, and to evaluate data obtained of the pre-competition concerns of the taekwondo athletes who participated in the Turkey Taekwondo Championship Competitions. Materials and Methods: The questionnaires of the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory–2 (CSAI–2) were asked the taekwondo athletes who participated in the Turkey Championship Competitions prior to the 31 to 59 minutes for the age categories of 12 to 14 and 16 to 21. Aforementioned study was carried out on 348 (n= 140 female, n= 208 male) taekwondo athletes for the age categories of 12 to 14 and 16 to 21 who voluntarily participated in the study. Results: Significant differences, total scores of taekwondo athletes, were observed for the age categories of 12 to 14 (n=167) and 16 to 21 (n=181)and there were significant differences in the values of analysis results between males (62,91 ±11,25 – 7,54 ±18,92) and females (62,64 ±11,01 - 3,22 ±22,44) in terms of “the right of the statement to indicate how feel right now” and “the statements about thoughts/feelings as negative (debilitative) or positive (facilitative) in relation to performance in your sport.” Conclusions: Intensity and direction of cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety and self-confidence are more effective in explaining and planning performance differences and anxiety management.

[Yavuz Selim Ağaoğlu. Responses to the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory–2 by the Taekwondo Athletes Participated in the Turkey Taekwondo Championship Competitions. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):989-1004] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciences ite.com. 161

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.161

 

Keywords: Anxiety, Taekwondo, Competitive State Anxiety Inventory–2 (CSAI–2), Sport, Competition

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Co-creating Luxury Hotel Services: A Framework development

 

Ajith K. Thomas 1, Dr. (Col.) P.S James 2, Dr. N. Vivek

 

1 Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam, Kerala.

2TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal, Karnataka.

3 PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore

ajith.thomas@saintgits.org

 

Abstract: During the past several decades there has been tremendous pressure on sales managers of Hotels to take feedback from the customers using marketing research (MR) techniques. This was to capture the feedback of the guests and to improve upon services. Co-creating values as defined by American Marketing Association in their definition of marketing has been a new buzz word in the industry and researchers believe that it is much more a superior system to existing market research systems. Even though it is very difficult to do this practically, it has tremendous scope and if appropriate models and systems are developed it would help the hospitality sector with much more revenues than before.

[Thomas A. K., James P. S., Vivek N. Co-creating Luxury Hotel Services: A Framework development. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1005-1012] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 162

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.162

 

Keywords: Co-creation, Value, Revenues, Profitability, Customer-company Duet, Market research, Quality, Service, Price.

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The Role Of Physical Load In The Regulation Of Glycemic Reactions In Blood After Interoceptive Stimulation In Different Functional Situations

 

Ali.H.Aliyev1, Parvin.A.Zulfugarova1, Fatma. A. Aliyev1 and Ali Arasteh2

 

1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biology, Baku State University, Azerbijan.

2Department of Physiology, Maragheh Branch,islamic Azad University, Maragheh, Iran

Corresponding author. E-mail: parvin_1982@mail.ru

 

Abstract: With respect to the results of investigations, the glucose level in blood in intact animals was different, so in 30 daily animals compared to 90, in 90 daily to 180, in 180 daily animals to annual rabbits and considerably hesitated between 76-127 mg%. Though in light and dark phases in control (norm) in 5, 20 min physical load (work) state, after interoceptive stimulation the increase was observed at glycemic reaction level, but it was higher in dark phase, 20 min physical work, light (day) phase and after 5 min. physical load. It was identified that, in 7-14 days SAU (smell anlyzator upset) short-term physical load caused to increase in glycemic reaction level in 30, 90, 180 and 365 daily animals, but long-term physical load caused to decrease. The reason for all those, is the activation in hypothalamo-hypophysar-adernalo system participating in the regulation of metabolic processes in blood in light phase and the formation of delay after dark regime.

[Aliyev A., Zulfugarova P., Aliyev F., Arasteh A. The Role Of Physical Load In The Regulation Of Glycemic Reactions In Blood After Interoceptive Stimulation In Different Functional Situations. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1013-1018] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 163

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.163

 

Keywords: cyrcad rhythm, hypothalamo-hypophysar-adernalo system, interoceptive stimulation, interoreceptors, PL, SAU

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Privacy Preserving Mobile Data Cloud With Sandboxing

 

E. Arun*1, J. Rajeesh2, R. Krshnan Thampi3

 

1Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering

2Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

3Dean, Department of Computer Science and Engineering Department

Ponjesly College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, 629 162, India

arunsedly@yahoo.com, arunres2005@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Managing data on the cloud raises many complications. In mobile cloud computing, as the name itself suggests, data that would traditionally be accessible only to the mobile device’s owner, would now be stored on, accessible to, shared with external devices or users. The issue here is the unauthorized access by malicious programs found over net or by hacker. This can be addressed by Sandboxing the files into secure specific locations on cloud. In a mobile cloud, user’s geographical locations are not fixed, and bandwidth must be conserved because of data access costs. This problem can be resolved by providing a mobile application that can upload / download files over internet using compression to the cloud server. One of the key concerns for people about using a mobile cloud is that their personal data on mobile device could be stored on, or accessed by the cloud. The access privilege for each user is set through ACL (Access Control Lists) provided by the cloud server.

[E. Arun, J. Rajeesh, R. Krshnan Thampi. Privacy Preserving Mobile Data Cloud With Sandboxing. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1019-1023] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 164

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.164

 

Keywords: privacy, sandboxing, ACL, security, cloud, storage.

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An Efficient Gait Recognition System Based on PCA and Multi-Layer Perceptron

 

C.Murukesh 1, Dr.K.Thanushkodi 2

 

1. Department of EIE, Velammal Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

2. Director, Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology, Anna University, Tamilnadu, India

pcrmurukesh@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Gait Recognition System is an emerging technology which aims to identify person at a distance by the way they walk. Human gait is a spatio-temporal phenomenon that typifies the motion characteristics of an individual.The Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) is used to remove the background of an input video file image and the relevant features are extracted using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). This paper presents an efficient gait recognition system based on Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) and compares its performance with Fisher Linear Discriminant Analysis (FLDA) to identify the gait images from the video stream. Experimental results evaluated on public database of video sequences shows that the proposed method increases the recognition rate.

[Murukesh C, Dr.Thanushkodi K. An Efficient Gait Recognition System Based on PCA and Multi-Layer Perceptron. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s):1024-1029] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 165

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.165

 

Keywords: Human gait, Gaussian Mixture Model, Principal Component Analysis, Multi-Layer perceptron, Fisher Linear Discriminant Analysis

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A Comparative Study of Neuroimaging and Pattern Recognition Techniques for Estimation of Alzheimer’s Disease

 

Saima Farhan, Muhammad Abuzar Fahiem, Fahima Tahir, Huma Tauseef

 

Department of Computer Science, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

itisab@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease is known to be a major cause of death around the globe and according to Alzheimer’s association report (2013), the death percentage of the disease has increased to 68% since year 2000. Early detection of the disease is crucial in order to help the patients, relatives and care givers to cope with the situation and to help the practitioners discover new drugs. For this reason, there is an imperative need for automated techniques to be developed in order to detect the disease well before irreversible loss is made. In recent years, neuroimaging combined with machine learning techniques have been studied for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis process may be strengthened by incorporating genetic information, as genetics also play a key role in onset and progression of this disease. A comparative study of different neuroimaging techniques is being reported in this paper. In addition, the contribution of research community in this domain is studied and a comprehensive comparative study is conducted. Keeping in mind the shortfalls of the study conducted, we have designed a classification framework that is helpful in processing data from heterogeneous sources, in order to gain benefit of complementary information present in multiple data sources. Our research work is focused on brain images and genetic data as biomarkers for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease, with a primary focus on improving the prediction accuracy. The research work will be beneficial in assisting practitioners for the interpretation of medical images and diagnosis of certain diseases. It will also aid in uncovering the underlying reasons of the disease, and ultimately in helping discover appropriate drugs. The proposed framework will play a vital role in the domain of Computer Aided Diagnostics and Preventive Studies.

[Farhan S, Fahiem MA, Tahir F, Tauseef H. A Comparative Study of Neuroimaging and Pattern Recognition Techniques for Estimation of Alzheimer’s Disease. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1030-1039] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 166

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.166

 

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease, Brain Imaging, Pattern Recognition, Image Analysis, Genetic Data.

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A Review of Image and Phylogenetic Analysis Based Techniques for Ischemic Stroke Risk Estimation

 

Huma Tauseef, Muhammad Abuzar Fahiem, Saima Farhan, Fahima Tahir

 

Department of Computer Science, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

itisab@gmail.com

 

Abstract: One of the most communal causes of death in the world and the foremost cause of severe, long-standing disability is Ischemic Stroke. There is an imperative need for automated techniques and mechanisms to pre diagnose people at high risk of ischemic stroke. Genetics as well as phenotypes of the visible symptoms contribute highly to the risk of stroke. There is a compelling need of post analysis and follow up checkups to prevent further strokes. A lot of research is being carried out on computer based automated techniques and mechanisms for estimation of Ischemic Stroke risk evaluation. A comparative study of different Carotid Imaging Techniques is being reported in this paper. Also the Work done by different researchers to estimate the Ischemic Stroke risk by using different feature sets is also reviewed. In depth knowledge of the preprocessing involved before actual analysis to achieve the results is also covered. Carotid Artery morphology, noise and artifacts in the Carotid images can lead to false classification. Historical patterns can facilitate improvement and accuracy of the risk evaluation. Genes trees can help take into account the genetic risk factors and gene mutations. The historical patterns can be extracted using these trees from the sampled group of data. Keeping these facts in view, we have also proposed an improved classification model for estimation of Ischemic Stroke risk. This model considers the Carotid Image Features and the Genetic Features.

[Tauseef H, Fahiem MA, Farhan S, Tahir F. A Review of Image and Phylogenetic Analysis Based Techniques for Ischemic Stroke Risk Estimation. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1040-1049] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 167

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.167

 

Keywords: Ischemic Stroke, Medical Imaging, Phylogenetic Trees, Image Analysis, Risk Estimation, Genetic Data Analysis, Computer Aided Diagnostics.

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A Survey of Multispectral High Resolution Imaging Based Drug Surface Morphology Validation Techniques

 

Fahima Tahir, Muhammad Abuzar Fahiem, Huma Tauseef, Saima Farhan

 

Department of Computer Science, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

itisab@gmail.com

 

Abstract: According to World Health Organization (WHO) low quality, expired and counterfeit medicines are real threat to the health of patients starting from minor allergies to the painful death. Such medicines are affecting patients in developing as well as developed countries. In pharmaceutical industry different techniques are being used for the validation of drugs either at the time of manufacturing or after production. Traditional quality control techniques are time-consuming, destructive and expensive. These techniques also require sample preparation before testing. There is an immense need of a drug validation method that does not require sample preparation and can evaluate quality of medicines nondestructively in real time. The use of Multispectral Imaging (MSI) in the pharmaceutics for quality validation can be very helpful. MSI uses different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum by dividing it into multiple bands. In this paper we are proposing a novel method for nondestructive validation of solid medicines from their surface morphology using MSI. The surface structure captured from MSI is further evaluated using digital image processing techniques and is helpful for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical composition, surface features and interference effects. Different pattern recognition techniques can be used for the classification of this spectral and spatial information of drugs between substandard and genuine drugs. Fast, easy and nondestructive quality control and process monitoring can be achieved using the proposed method. This proposed method will be a contribution to the pharmaceutical industry and will be beneficial for quick, cost-effective and nondestructive quality assessment of the end products.

[Fahima Tahir, Muhammad Abuzar Fahiem, Huma Tauseef, Saima Farhan. A Survey of Multispectral High Resolution Imaging Based Drug Surface Morphology Validation Techniques. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1050-1059] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 168

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.168

 

Keywords: Solid drugs, Multispectral Imaging, Drug validation, Surface Morphology, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Substandard Drugs

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Short-term effect of back extensor strengthening exercises on the quality of life of patients with primary osteoporosis

 

Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat1, Parviz Mojgani 2, Safura Pournajaf 3

 

1. MD, Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical research development center at Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2. MD, Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Iran Helal Higher Educational Institute of Applied Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3. MSc, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ward, Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

safura.pournajaf@gmail.com

 

Abstract: In addition to acute and chronic pain due to fractures, many negative effects of osteoporosis on quality of life are associated with kyphotic posture, balance disturbance and physical, mental and social side effects of falling and fear of fall. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short term effect of back extensor strengthening exercise on quality of life of women with primary osteoporosis. In this semi experimental clinical trial with available sampling method, 90 women between the ages of 55 to 75 with primary osteoporosis and 45 to 60-degree kyphosis who were admitted to physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic of Shahid Modarres university hospital in Tehran were included. Each patient fulfilled the Persian version of SF36 quality of life questionnaire. Patients were categorized randomly in case and control groups. All of the participants were treated with pharmacotherapy, weight bearing and balance training exercises. Patients in the case group also taught to perform back extensor strengthening exercises at home including 10 contractions of back extensors without increasing the lordosis based on prof. Sinaki’s program in Mayoclinic (Sinaki 2007). 8weeks after the initiation of treatment, patients fulfilled the quality of life questionnaire once again and the results were compared. At the end of study in the case group, scores of physical function, bodily pain, general health, social functioning,role emotional and role physical improved significantly but no significant difference was seen in mental health variable (p=0.06) and vitality variable (p=0.06). No significant differences were seen between case and control groups in variables of physical function (p=0.72), bodily pain (p=0.85), general health (p=0.47), social functioning (p=0.42) and mental health (p=0.07) also role physical (p=0.80) role emotional (p=0.70) and vitality (p=0.61). In this study total QOL was improved significantly, whether in patients under pharmacotherapy and weight-bearing and balance training exercises (control group) or in patients who performed back extensor strengthening exercises in addition to the aforementioned treatments (case group), but in short term there was no meaningful difference between groups after intervention.

[Raeissadat SA, Mojgani P, Pournajaf S. Short-term effect of back extensor strengthening exercises on the quality of life of patients with primary osteoporosis. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1060-1065] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 169

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.169

 

Keywords: Osteoporosis; Quality of life; Exercise

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Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Textile Employees With Reference To Tamil Nadu

 

G. Vanitha, M.B.A., M. Phil., Research Scholar, Department of Management, Anna University Regional Centre, Coimbatore, Coimbatore – 641047, E-mail: gvanitha85@yahoo.co.in

Dr. G. Barani, MBA, M. Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Anna University Regional Centre, Coimbatore, Coimbatore – 641047. E-mail: baranisivakumar@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT: Emotional Intelligence is an essential factor responsible for determining success in life and psychological well being. It seems to play an important role in shaping the interaction between individuals and their work environment. This paper critically reviews the concepts and empirical evidence in support of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its claimed role in the occupational environment. The purpose of this study is to identify the variables that influence the EI of employee’s in Tamil Nadu Textile industry. This paper explores the ways in which EI contributes all round individual development and improvement in organizational efficiencies. The Emotional Intelligence (hence forth mentioned as EI) is one, which has been taken into consideration in order to make the workers work more effectively.

[G. Vanitha, G. Barani. Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Textile Employees With Reference To Tamil Nadu. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1066-1070]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 170

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.170

 

KEY WORDS: Emotional intelligence, Textile industry, Productivity of employees, Determinants.

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Simulating and Implementing a Proposed IP Multicasting Service in the Network of Isfahan University Based on IGMP-AC Multicast System

 

masoumeh adhami 1, iman halavati 2

 

1: Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

2: Research Center for Modeling in Health, Institute of Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran (Corresponding Author)

adhamimasomeh@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In recent years, the use of internet has dramatic growth and communication services such as group chat, video conferences, online games, and simulation services which are mostly in the context of open networks such as the Internet have gained great popularity. In most of these applications, users will receive similar messages from one or more transmitters. Therefore, using techniques such as IP multicast is very useful because in this method, the data packets are sent to a group only once and they also pass through the link between two nodes only once and thus, compared to IP unicast, this method reduces bandwidths consumption. However, multicast IP, despite all its benefits, has not been widely implemented yet. One reason for this is insecurity and the lack of access control on receivers and senders of the multicast group. The openness of joining and leaving services for groups in the IP multicasting underlies a wide range of attacks usually DOS attacks. In recent years, various solutions have been proposed to address these problems. In this work, in order to solve the security problems of IP multicasting services, we will review existing models and solutions and focusing on the access control structure of IGMP-AC and evaluating its advantages and disadvantages, a new structure will be suggested to address these deficiencies. Therefore, the authors, in this work, tried to simulate and implement their proposed IP multicasting system. After successful simulation results, we have implemented this system on the network of Isfahan University and its performance have been tested in terms of some important parameters.

[Iman Halavati, Masomeh Adhami, Fatemeh Hasani, Maryam Okhovati, Kambiz Bahaadini, Alireza Adhami, Forough Jahandari, Azam Bazrafshan. Simulating and Implementing a Proposed IP Multicasting Service in the Network of Isfahan University Based on IGMP-AC Multicast System. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1071-1078]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 171

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.171

 

Keywords: IP multicasting, multicast routing algorithms, access control, authentication, key group

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Developing and Simulating an IP Multicasting Service for Isfahan University’s Network and Improving the Security of IGMP-AC Multicast System

 

masoumeh adhami1, fatemeh hasani2, iman halavati3, maryam okhovati1, azam bazrafshan1

 

1: Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

2: Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran (Corresponding Author)

3: Research Center for Modeling in Health, Institute of Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical

Sciences, Kerman, Iran

adhamimasomeh@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Today, with the development of network applications, the need for bandwidth saving is increased and in this regard multicast service has gained great importance. One of the types of communication in computer networks is multicast where, the destination of sent packets is a group of receivers. Multicast is a useful network service which delivers the data to a group of users who are all members of a multicast group. It makes efficient use of network bandwidth, especially for multimedia streaming over the network for a group of users. Applications which can benefit multicast include video conferencing, TV, radio, Internet, distance learning and so on. Multicast uses its own special algorithms for routing multicast data. Multicast routing algorithms are divided into two groups of tree algorithms based on transmitter and a common tree algorithm. The aim of multicast routing is to find a tree that includes all routers in the network who have members. Several protocols have been designed based on these two algorithms among which, PIM, due to its benefits, is being used in practical implementation of IP multicasting. This protocol has two modes: PIM-DM which is based on sender tree algorithm and PIM-SM which is based on common tree algorithm. IP multicast model, despite all its advantages, is not yet widely implemented. One reason for this is insecurity of IP multicast service. In other words, in the classical model of IP multicasting, each entity can send information to the group and everyone can receive this information. The openness of joining and leaving services for groups in the IP multicasting underlies a wide range of attacks usually DOS attacks. In recent years, various solutions have been proposed to address these problems. In this work, in order to solve the security problems of IP multicasting services, we will review existing models and solutions and focusing on the access control structure of IGMP-AC and evaluating its advantages and disadvantages, a new structure will be suggested to address these deficiencies.

[Masomeh Adhami, Reza Malekpour Afshar, Iman Halavati, Maryam Okhovati, Fatemeh Hasani, Alireza Adhami, Forough Jahandari. Developing and Simulating an IP Multicasting Service for Isfahan University’s Network and Improving the Security of IGMP-AC Multicast System. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1079-1084]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 172

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.172

 

Keywords: IP multicasting, multicast routing algorithms, access control, authentication, key group

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Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antimutogenic Potential of 4 Iranian Medicinal Plants

 

Ali Mirzaei1, Mehdi Akbartabar Toori2*, Nooshin Mirzaei1, Reza Ghafarian Shirazi1, 3

 

1Medicinal plant research center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran

2*Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran

3Department of Chemistry, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland.

*Corresponding Author: m__akbartabat@yahoo. co. uk

 

Abstracts: Introduction: Traditional medicine still plays a key role in prevention and treatment of many diseases in Iran. The aim of this study was to evaluate antibacterial, antioxidant and antimutogenic properties of 4 Iranian medicinal plants (Teucrium polium, Origanum Vulgare, Menthe piperita and Matricaria recutica). Materials and Methods: The extracts were prepared by maceration method which was assessed for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, antimutogenic properties and phytochemical components analyses. For determination of antimicrobial activity against 3 gram-positive and 2 gram-negative bacteria, agar diffusion method was used. Antioxidant activity was assessed by two methods, trolox equivalent antioxidant activity (TEAC) and dipheny-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical assays. For their antimutogenic potential the Ames Salmonella/microsome mutagenicity assay was carried out. Results: Among five human pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus tended to be the most sensitive compared to the other bacteria. The gram-positive bacteria revealed more sensitivity to the plant extracts compared to gram-negative bacteria. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal concentration (MBC) range of the plant extracts against the test organisms were 6. 25-50 and 12. 5-100 mg/ml respectively. The range of free radical scavenging potential in DPPH and ABTS tests showed 1525-11945 and 345-855 µmole trolox in gram (plant dry weight) respectively. Antimutogenic activity of Menthe piperita (54. 2)Matricaria recutica (43. 6) Teucrium polium (36. 5) and Origanum Vulgare (28. 8) were determined by Ames test in the presence of S9 mixture (+S9). The phytochemical screening of the extracts demonstrated the presence of showed total phenol, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponine and glycosides, which could be responsible for their potential activities which observed in this study. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the highest antibacterial and antioxidant activities were belong to Matricaria recutica and Origanum Vulgare respectively. However, Menthe piperita was exhibited the highest protection against the mutagenicity.

[Ali Mirzaei, Mehdi Akbartabar Toori, Nooshin Mirzaei, Reza Ghafarian Shirazi. Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antimutogenic Potential of 4 Iranian Medicinal Plants. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1085-1091] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www. lifesciencesite. com. 173

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.173

 

Keywords: Antibacterial, medicinal plants, radical scavenging, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus

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Introducing a Model to Combine Suggestion System and Delphi Method toward Decentralization 2012

 

Abasali Karimi1, Ali Mousavizadeh2, Rahim Ostavar3, Behram Delgoshaei4, Yasaman Ghaffarian Shirazi5, Mohsen Momeninezhad6*, Nazanin Ghafarian Shirazi5

 

1MSc. Management of Health, Health School, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences. Yasuj, Iran

2Assistant Professor Epidemiologist, Department of Medical Education Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran

3Assistant professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences. Yasuj, Iran

4Associate professor, Department of Health care management, Tehran University Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

5PhD Student, Research Center of social factors affecting health, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences.

6*PhD Student of Health-treatment and services management in Science and Research Branch of the Islamic Azad University Tehran, Iran

*Corresponding Author: mohsenmomeninegad@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Authority delegation means to transmit part of organization`s manager and leader`s special authorities and executive duties, regardless its root to subordinates and heads of units and related offices to speed up implementing affairs and organizational purposes quickly and on time. Authority delegation purpose is to allow subordinates, according to geographical, cultural and economical conditions to be able to decide independently about duties to service more quickly and with less cost to satisfy beneficiaries. Since there is no specific and defined approach in this regard, proposed pattern is partnership management through using subordinates suggestions (to identify process) and Delphi method (expert`s opinions) to provide acceptable and experimental approaches. Methods:This is a qualitative study implanted cross-sectional in 2011 in Kohgiluie and Boyerahmad province. This research is implemented in two stages; at first stage, research community was authorities of province health centers (58 persons), their suggestions about requested processes to delegate were gathered by total count through open questionnaires and; in second stage, which was Delphi, suggestions gathered from previous stage judged by 30 experts. Gathered information of both stages analyzed through SPSS ver.15 and Excel and by help of Chi-square, correlation coefficient, and descriptive diagrams tests and by help of suggestions matrix coefficient estimation in qualitative section. Results:Findings showed that 45% of unit`s authorities had 1-5 years of working background and 88% less than 6 years management background. 20.69% had no academic studies and only 27% were physicians. And 63% of experts had more than 5 years of management background and 100% academic studies and 63% had working background in township headquarter. 40% of suggestions were in domain of official, 36.92% financial and 23.08% hygienic and 73.85% of suggestions were able to be delegated, based on expert`s opinion. First priorities were reward and punishment and providing facilities that 79% agreed on. Conclusion:As finding showed, by participation of environmental management levels, several processes may be specified and identify cases whichare possible to delegate them executively using Delphi (expert`s opinion) and this model can be used as a trust worthy method to delegate authority for decentralization. Findings also showed that persons with higher education were familiar about processes and executive problems, although they stayed in managerial posts less time. It seems that they can be more effective if they can continue to manage.

[Karimi Abasali, Mousavizadeh Ali.,Ostavar Rahim, Delgoshaei Behram, Ghaffarian shirazi Yasaman, Mohsen Momeninezhad, Ghafarian Shirazi Nazanin. Introducing a Model to Combine Suggestion System and Delphi Method toward Decentralization 2012, Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1092-1096] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 174

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.174

 

Keywords: process, suggestions, health centers, Decentralization

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Epidemiological Study of Attempting Suicide and the Associating Factors in Boyer-Ahmad County, I. R. IRAN, (2008-2009)

 

Mohsen Momeninejad1, Bahman Sharifi1, Hamid Reza Ghaffarian Shirazi1,2*. Mohamad Taher Rezanejadi1, Yasaman Ghafarian Shirazi3, Fatemeh Saniee1, Nazanin Ghafarian Shirazi3

 

1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences. Yasuj, I. R. IRAN.

2Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, I.R.IRAN.

3PhD Student, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences. Yasuj, I. R. IRAN.

* Corresponding author: gshr3@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Introduction: Nowadays, suicide is one of the main social and mental health problems in the world. It is the third death factor among adolescents and the seventh among the youth. As Iran’s population is young, paying attention to the problem is necessary. The objective of the study was epidemiological investigation of suicide and the associating factors in Boyer-Ahmad County. Materials and methodology: In this descriptive-analytical study, all cases of attempting suicide, which were on randomly selected days in one year (2008-2009), were reviewed and finally 157 cases participated in the project. They had turned to the emergency department every week over one year or had been admitted to the hospitals in Yasuj and had been willing to cooperate with the project. Through the use of SPSS statistical software and reporting the central and dispersion indicators, frequency distribution table and chi-square test, the data was analyzed. Findings: Fifty two percent of the population under study was female and %51 was residing in urban areas. The highest grades of the cases attempting suicide were related to Saturdays and Thursdays with %20 and May. June, February. March with %12. Suicide has been attempted most among the age group of 19-25. Sixty six percent of the injured had attempted suicide by means of drug and poison, %33 through self-immolation and %1 by hanging themselves. Seven percent of the suicide attempters died, %45 was damaged and %48 was physically recovered. The death rate resulting from the use of drug was %1, self-immolation %16 and hanging %100. Self-immolation has been attempted most by the use of petroleum (%87) and then petrol (%13). Mean and standard deviation of treatment duration were 56.1± 2.3. The rate of attempting suicide and its 95% confidence interval was estimated 80.74 (77.73 and 83.75) individuals among females, 50.31 (47.69 and 52.91) among males and 65.04 (62.24 and 67.84) among total population from among one hundred individuals. Death rate resulting from suicide as well was estimated 9.34 (7.44 and 10.24) individuals among females, 5.33 (4.13 and 6.53) among males and 7.34 (5.83 and 8.84) among total population from among one hundred people. Discussion and conclusion: In the region under study, the rate of attempting suicide and the resulting death is higher than the national average and lower than the rate in Ilam a province in Iran. Comparing with Christian, Buddhist and some Muslim countries like Turkey, these rates are lower, but higher compared with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the Emirates. Mostly, family conflicts and love failure are the causes of attempting suicide; and appropriate and sustainable solutions are to be reviewed and become operational for prevention and treatment of this health and medical problem.

[Momeninejad M, Sharifi B, Ghafarian Shirazi H.R., Hashemi N, Ghafarian Y, Gohargani M, Saniee F. Epidemiological Study of Attempting Suicide and the Associating Factors in Boyer-Ahmad County, I. R. Iran, (2008-2009). Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1097-1101] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 175

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.175

 

Key words: Epidemiology, Suicide, Death, Yasuj, Boyer-Ahmad, Iran.

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Toxicity of Tecurium polium extract using micronucleus and biochemical analysis in Oncorhynchus mykiss fish.

 

Ali Mirzaei1, Nooshin Mirzaei1, Majid amouei2, Seyed Abdolmajid Khosravani3, Zeynab Salehpour1*

 

1Medicinal plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.

2The ministry of health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran

3Research center of microbiology Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran

*Corresponding Author: zeynab.salehpour@gmail.com

 

 Abstract: Teucrium polium L. (Lamiaceae) is a plant that has been used for over 2000 years in traditional medicine due to analgesic, anti-spasmodic, hypolipidemic, Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory potential. The aim of the present study was to obtain a basic knowledge of Tecurium polium toxicity using micronucleus analysis in Oncorhynchus mykiss fish.Material and Methods: Fish were collected from locations that display no environmental stresses. Fish were divided to five groups (10 each one) including positive, negative control and three groups of treatments which received (100, 150 and 200 µg/ml) of plant extract. Oncorhynchus mykiss fish were exposed for 8 weeks with different methanol extract of T. Polium. In the end of study blood samples were collected, fixed for 24 h and then were stained with Giemsa. The biochemical parameters and micronucleus frequencies were measured. Results: the median lethal concentration (LC 50) of T. polium extract to Oncorhynchus mykiss fish for 24 h was found more than 2g/L. In the biochemical parameters increase of plasma glucose, blood urea nitrogen and protein levels were noticed. The glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT) and glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT) activities were increased significantly in treated fish compared to their control groups.The normal concentration of plasma electrolytes also reported. polium extract associate with significant increase of micronucleus formation and nuclear disturbance.Conclusion: T. polium plant extract affects the biochemical parameters and micronucleus formation of fish. Change of these markers on Oncorhynchus mykiss fish was indicator of moderate toxicity of T. polium.

[Ali Mirzaei, Nooshin Mirzaei, Majid amouei, Seyed Abdolmajid Khosravani, Zainab Salehpour. Toxicity of Tecurium polium extract using micronucleus and biochemical analysis in Oncorhynchus mykiss fish. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1102-1108] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 176

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.176

 

Keywords: Oncorhynchus mykiss, micronucleus, Tecurium polium, Biochemical parameter.

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A Comparative Assessment of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Services

 

Kadafa, Adati Ayuba; Latifah, Abd Manaf; Abdullah, Ho Sabrina; Sulaiman, Wan Azmin

 

Department of Environmental Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Darul Eshan, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, Telephone: +60192172925, E-mail: kwaala@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Mankind naturally depends on the environment to sustain their lives but solid waste is one of the three major environmental problems in Nigeria, Malaysia and many other developing and even the developed countries are threatened by this. Waste management generally plays a significant role in the ability of nature to sustain life within its capacity and therefore an integral part of urban and environmental management in every city. Currently municipal solid waste management is a globally challenging issue especially in developing countries, due to its adverse environmental effects. This research is a comparative study aimed at rating municipal solid waste management services in FCT Abuja and Putrajaya towards identifying deficient areas requiring improvements. Residential questionnaire were used for the assessment. The data obtained was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods; specifically descriptive, parametric and nonparametric statistics.

[Kadafa, Adati Ayuba; Latifah, Abd Manaf; Abdullah, Ho Sabrina; Sulaiman, Wan Azmin. A Comparative Assessment of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Services. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1109-1118]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 177

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.177

 

Keywords: Assessment, Solid Waste, Management, Rating

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The Investigation of relationship between Family Factors and Opposite Sex Relations in Students of Tehran University

 

Zahra Babaeian1, Amir Hooshang Maroufzadeh2, Mehrnoosh Kamalian3

 

1: Research Expert, Masters Degree of Psychology, Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran

2: Telecommunication Expert, Master Degree; Deputy of Telecommunication Company of Iran, Tehran (Corresponding Author)

3: Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran

zarybabaeian@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Human is a social creature and establishing relationships with others is an essential part of his/her life. Today, in our society, on one hand, due to academic issues, the lack of financial independence and economic conditions, and the change of marriage criteria, the marriage age is increased and from the other hand, today’s young people like their peers in all times have sexual desire. Objective of this study is investigating the effect of individual and family factors on establishing relationship with the opposite sex. For this purpose, questionnaires were prepared and their validity was approved after collecting them. The results indicated that, three components of entertainment and filling leisure time with the opposite sex, self-adornment and type of clothing and weakness of faith and religious beliefs are among the effective factors one stablishing relationships with the opposite sex. In addition, two components of loneliness and being away from family and prejudice and extreme restrictions from family are among the effective familial factors on establishing relationships with the opposite sex.

[Zahra Babaeian, Amir Hooshang Maroufzadeh, Mehrnoosh Kamalian. The Investigation of relationship between Family Factors and Opposite Sex Relations in Students of Tehran University. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1119-1123]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 178

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.178

 

Keywords:opposite sex, family factors, students, Tehran.

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A Study on the Legal Nature of Electronic Signature in Documents Electronic Registration

 

Somayeh Tafaghodi Zare

 

Faculty member,Payam Noor University of Tehran, Department of Law, Baharestan Branch,Tehran,Iran

Email : sofia_tafaghodizare@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: In written documents, signature is deemed as an approval sign of the accepted obligations. Since "electronic documents" in the electronic commerce have a position identical to the written documents, signature has basically the same positive value. Contract conclusion is the first substantive issue raised in the electronic commerce. It must be considered that to what extent the general principles governing the contract can be exerted in this type of contract, and to what extent the status of Electronic Commerce Law influences these principles. Yet problem emerges when exceptionally observing specific formalities is the requisite of contract validity; for instance "being written" or "having signature" is regarded as will declaration. Since "data message" is not regarded as a writing and signature, electronic commerce acts have inevitably regarded data message as "signature" and "writing". In terms of consensus formation, general conditions governing the contracts are exerted in the electronic contracts to the extent that they are consistent with the nature of this type of contracts. As regards offer, the particular nature of electronic contracts involves declarations stipulated in websites be considered as an invitation to offer. This paper, relying upon experiences of developed countries and studying rules and regulations, investigates how digital signature may be applied in registering documents electronically and what is the best authority for certifying electronic signature and registering electronic documents. This paper has been based on this idea that violation of the existing rules and procedures regarding documents registration and signature certification will bring about harmful legal, social and economic effects. So, electronic signature and documents do not have a feature that resulted in changing the authority of registration and certification.

[Somayeh Tafaghodi Zare. A Study on the Legal Nature of Electronic Signature in Documents Electronic Registration. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1124-1132]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 179

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.179

 

Keywords: digital signature, electronic registration, comparative law, Electronic Commerce Law.

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Semiotics Approach towards Iran Contemporary Caricature

 

Kiyarash Zandi 1, Dr Farzan Sojoodi 2

 

1. PhD student in art research, Shahed University, Arts faculty of Soore University (zandikiyarash@yahoo.com)

2. Associate professor in Semiotics and Linguistics, The University of Arts

 

Abstract: This paper whose data has been gathered by library method aims at investigating caricature from semiotics perspective. The theoretical approach of semiotics is one of the theories by which caricature can be examined. It seems that among semiotics theories, layered semiotics theory presented by Farzan Sojoodi may be proper for this visual medium; entering this theory involves explaining sign and text from this viewpoint. Caricature concept and its commencement have been assessed and it has led to understanding Iran contemporary caricature from semiotics perspective. Since the debate of contemporary caricature art is so extensive, three drawings have been selected from three different generations and have been discussed in the form of case study.

[Kiyarash Zandi, Farzan Sojoodi. Semiotics Approach towards Iran Contemporary Caricature. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1133-1140]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 180

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.180

 

Keywords: caricature, Iran caricature, semiotics, layered semiotics

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Boost Pressure Effects on HCCI Combustion Performance

 

Dr. P. M. Diaz1, N. Austin2, Dr. K. Maniysundar3 and M. Julie Emerald Jiju4

 

1Professor, Ponjesly College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

2Research Scholar, Sathyabama University, Tamilnadu, India

3Principal, Ponjesly College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

4Professor, CSI Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, India

pauldiaz71@gmail.com

 

Abstract: This paper describes use of reformer gas (RG) to alter and control combustion in a CNG-fueled HCCI engine. Experimental work used a mixture of simulated RG (75% H2 and 25% CO) to supplement base CNG fueling in a COMET engine upgraded to achieve high compression ratios. RG was used to improve the engine’s operating performance and to control combustion onset in experiments. The building compressed air supply was used to supercharge a CNG fueled COMET engine operating in HCCI mode. This sufficiently raised the engine's indicated power that it could overcome internal friction for even leaner mixtures and thus produced a significantly wider operating range. Operation near the lean boundary could be extended to the point where misfiring and partial burning cycles were identified. As well as illustrating the potential for widened operating range through pressure boosting, this study also examined the direct effects of pressure on the HCCI combustion processes.

[P. M. Diaz, N. Austin, K. Maniysundar and M. Julie Emerald Jiju. Boost Pressure Effects on HCCI Combustion Performance. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1141-1144]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 181

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.181

 

Keywords: Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, Compressed Natural Gas, Reformer Gas, Air/Fuel ratio, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Carbon Monoxide, Effective Pressure, Valve Timing, Crank Angle.

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Problems Faced by Small Knitwear Exporters in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu.

 

Yoganandan.G1, Saravanan.R2, SenthilKumar. V3

 

1Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Department of Management Studies, Anna University and Assistant Professor at the Department of Management Studies, K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu 637215, India.

2Director and Head, Department of Management Studies, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 042, India

3M.Phil Scholar at the Department of Management Studies, K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu 637215, India.

g_yoganandan@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: The article investigates the problems faced by small knitwear exporters in Tirupur (India). The Government has identified the garment export sector as a thrust area and is providing the support required to boost exports from this sector. Modernization is expected to help in product and market diversification as well as better price realization for various categories. This also saves time and enables quick delivery of products to customers. Dogged by problems, investing in brands is still not preferred by the majority of exporters in Tirupur. Therefore, some exporters are adopting the other route. They are trying to bring in value addition through outsourcing or by using the brands of their international collaborators. During the period of study it is found that the main problems such as, competitors, government rules and regulations, transportations, lack of finance, lack of labor, lack of economic stability of buyer’s country, lack of space, unexpected rejection of goods and export orders and profit fluctuation has a greater influence in export performance The problems that affect the performance of the exporters are identified by using the Henry’s Garrett Ranking Technique.

[Yoganandan.G, Saravanan.R, SenthilKumar. V. Problems Faced by Small Knitwear Exporters in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1145-1153]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 182

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.182

 

Keywords: Tirupur garment industry; Textile Industry; Problems faced by exporters.

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Assessment Effect of Midazolam Oral Liquid on Alertness/Sedation Scale and Hemodynamic Parameters about Pediatrics Referred for Minimal Elective Ophthalmic Surgeries

 

Mohammadreza Afhami

 

Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

Afhamy_Dr@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Background: Midazolam is a generic prescription medication in the benzodiazepine drugclass used for sedation before medical procedures. The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of 0.5mg/kg midazolam oral liquid (2.5mg base/1ml) on alertness/sedation and also on hemodynamic parameters about pediatrics aged 6-12y/o, referred for minimal elective ophthalmic surgeries. Methods: This is a randomized double blind clinical trial performed about 100 patients with average age of 6-12 y/o and ASA class I-II (classification of physical status by American Society of Anesthesiologists). These patients were candidate for minimal elective ophthalmic surgeries, with general anesthesia between the years Jan. 2010 till Dec. 2010. After the hospital’s Ethic Committee approval, the study was conducted in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IRAN. In this study patients, evaluated in recovery room before drug administration from the point of the level of alertness/sedation, anxiety and cooperation using appropriate scoring systems. Blood pressure, pulse, electro cardiogram oxygen saturation and end tidal CO2, of the patients also monitored (baseline measurements). In the present study subjects received 0.5mg/kg of midazolam syrup half an hour before induction of anesthesia by a member of research team not aware of dose of prescribed medication. Patients postoperatively evaluated from the point of sedation, hiccoughing, hypoxemia, nausea and emesis. Data collection in the present study done using questionnaire. Descriptive statistical methods employed for statistical analysis, using SPSS software Ver. 17. Results: No significant adverse effects were observed and treatments were completed successfully. It is found that a dose of 0.5mg/kg of midazolam oral liquid could be effective in sedating of young pediatrics before minimal elective surgeries. Conclusions: It is concluded that midazolam oral liquid is a safe premedication about pediatrics before minimal elective ophthalmic surgeries.

[Afhami MR. Assessment Effect of Midazolam Oral Liquid on Alertness/Sedation Scale and Hemodynamic Parameters about Pediatrics Referred for Minimal Elective Ophthalmic Surgeries. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1154-1156] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 183

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.183

 

Keywords: Midazolam Syrup; Alertness; Sedation; Pediatrics; Ophthalmic Surgery

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Economic Relations Between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia in the 1980's

 

Timur Kashapov

 

The University of Economics, Prague (Czech: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze)

kashapov_t@inbox.ru

 

Abstract: This article is devoted to analysis of economic relations between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia in the 1980's within the crisis of development of economies of the two countries and determination of the reasons (in addition to political ones) of subsequent gradual reduction of the scope of economic relations between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia. The aim of the article is to inform contemporary reader about the recent history of interrelations between the two countries, about subjective evaluation of importance of bilateral cooperation, as well as generalization of both Russian-, Czech- and English-language publications devoted to the interrelations between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia in the last decade of existence of the Eastern Bloc. The article uses comparative and quantitative approaches, as well as the methods of systematic and historical analysis. The reference sources include current Russian publications, foreign magazines, Western books, statistic annual reports and unpublished materials of Russian and Czech archives.

[Kashapov T. Economic Relations Between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia in the 1980's. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1157-1162] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 184

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.184

 

Keywords: economy, trade and economic relations, Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, cooperation.

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A Framework for Word Spotting In Scanned Urdu Documents by Exploiting the Dot Orientation

 

Muhammad Shafi1, Faisal Iqbal2, Iftikhar Ahmed Khan1, Muhammad Irfan Khattak3, Mohammad Saleem4,

Naeem Khan3

 

1Department of Computer Software Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan

2Department of Telecommunication Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan

3Department Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan

4Department of Computer Science, CECOS University, Peshawar, Pakistan

 shafi@nwfpuet.edu.pk

 

Abstract: Urdu is one of the most widely used languages in the world and there is a need of developing character recognition and word-spotting algorithms, so that Urdu literature can be made easily accessible and searchable to the Urdu reading population. Although there has been a sizeable research for character recognition, very few articles have been published for word-spotting in Urdu language. Unlike English language (with only two alphabets with dots), in Urdu language 17 out of 38 alphabets have dots either above or beneath them. This paper presents a data reduction framework, based on exploiting the dot orientation for word spotting in Urdu scanned documents. After applying the proposed scheme, the number of eligible candidates for the target word is greatly reduced. As demonstrated in the Results and Analysis section, the proposed algorithm has shown promising results with an average data reduction rate of 79.8%.

[Muhammad Shafi, Faisal Iqbal, Iftikhar Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Irfan Khattak, Mohammad Saleem, Naeem Khan. A Framework for Word Spotting In Scanned Urdu Documents by Exploiting the Dot Orientation. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 1163-1171]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 185

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.185

 

Keywords: word spotting, tilt removal, horizontal profiles, dot spotting

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STRENGTH & DURABILITY ANALYSIS OF NANO CLAY IN CONCRETE

 

P. Brightson1, G. BASKAR2, S. BASIL GNANAPPA3

 

1 AP/ACEW; Department of Civil engineering, Vellichanthai, Pin: 629 203, Tamilnadu, INDIA

2 M.E; MBA; PhD, Associate Professor – IRTT- Erode 638 316, India

3M.E, PhD, Executive Secretary/ Programme Director –ISTE- New Delhi, India

brightbharathi@hotmail.com

 

Abstract: Concrete is widely used in structural engineering with its high compressive strength, low cost and abundant raw material. But common concrete has some shortcomings, for example, low tensile and flexural strength, poor toughness, high brittleness, and so on that restrict its application. To overcome these deficiencies, additional materials are added to improve the performance of concrete. A Nano admixture is a composite material that has been developed in recent years. It has been successfully used in construction with its excellent flexural tensile strength, permeability and so on. An attempt has been made in this paper to provide the advantages and benefits of using nano admixtures in concrete for a variety of applications. The use of admixtures help in modifying properties of concrete both in plastic and hardened stage and thus results into a more durable concrete. The main purpose of this investigation is to study the effects of nano clay on the compressive, split tensile and flexural strength of concrete. Concrete specimens were casted with and without nano clay and tested after 7 and 28 days water curing. Experimental results show that addition of admixtures improves the performance of concrete.

[P. Brightson, G. BASKAR, S. BASIL GNANAPPA. Strength and Durability Analysis of NanoClay in Concrete. Life Sci J 2013; 10(7s): 1172-1177]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 186

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.186

 

Keywords: asphalt mixture, modified bitumen, nano clay, engineering properties

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Numerical and Experimental Investigation on CNG Fueled HCCI Engine with EGR

 

Dr. P. M. Diaz1, N. Austin2, Dr. K. Maniysundar3 and M. Julie Emerald Jiju4

 

1Professor, Ponjesly College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

2Research Scholar,Sathyabama University, Tamilnadu, India

3Principal, Ponjesly College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

4Professor, CSI Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, India

pauldiaz71@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Numerical investigations are studied for the homogeneous-charge compression-ignition for CNG fuelled engine with EGR. The Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engines fuel oxidation chemistry determines the auto-ignition timing, heat release rate, reaction intermediates products, combustion duration and the ultimate products of combustion. Compressed Natural gas is promising alternative fuel to meet strict engine emission regulations in most of countries. In CNG-fueled HCCI engines the activation energy required for auto-ignition must be obtained by extreme levels of air fuel mixture heating and compression to auto-ignition conditions. This leads inherently to a high rate of heat release and, in consequence, the air fuel mixture highly diluted with EGR to avoid heavy knocking. The limited calculation capacities, experimental investigation cost and the shortened time from development to product need the Numerical simulation of the complex chemical and physical processes. Multi zone modeling is used to simulate CNG fuelled HCCI engine concept validated with experimental results collected from literature review. At all load range the effect of increasing EGR leading to longer burn duration was confirmed. This is in good agreement with experimental validation, and showed increases in figures. The mid load 2 condition showed a slightly more complex trend with a general trend of decreasing PM and NOx emissions with increasing EGR but local minima for both pollutants between 10 and 25% EGR.

[P. M. Diaz, N. Austin, K. Maniysundar and M. Julie Emerald Jiju. Numerical and Experimental Investigation on CNG Fueled HCCI Engine with EGR. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1178-1181] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 187

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.187

 

Keywords: Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, Compressed Natural Gas, Top Dead Centre, Spark ignition, Compression Ignition.

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Investigation of Water Tank as TLD for Vibration Control of Frame Structures under Seismic Excitations

 

Syed Saqib Mehboob1, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan2, Fiaz Tahir3, Muhammad Jamil Ahmad4

 

1.4. Postgraduate Scholar, Civil Engineering Department, UET Taxila, Pakistan

2. Professor, Civil Engineering Department, UET Taxila, Pakistan

3. Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, UET Taxila, Pakistan

syedsaqibmehboob@gmail.com

 

Abstract: In this research work, the numerical investigation was carried out using ANSYS/CivilFEM. Three multi-storey building models were selected after proper design of their structural elements. The water tank was installed at the top most floor level. Then to check response of building to earthquake, the Time-History data for ElCentro 1940 and Muzafrabad Kashmir 2005 earthquakes were applied. This was investigated to identify the vulnerable areas of the building for water tank. Provided it was located off the center of mass of building and for different water level conditions. For water levels above 0.5h the unsettled trend of reduction in peak response was noted. It is was also concluded that if the level of water in the tank is maintained between 0.32h to 0.81h (mass ratio 0.104 to 0.137) it may have the tendency to mitigate the vibrations of RC frame structures under seismic excitations.

[Mehboob S S, Khan Q Z, Tahir F, Ahmad M J. Investigation of Water Tank as TLD for Vibration Control of Frame Structures under Seismic Excitations. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1182-1189] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 188

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.188

 

Key words: Seismic excitation, TLD, Tuning, Vibration control, Monolithically, Center of mass.

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Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of Phlomis bracteosa: A Review

 

Riaz Ullah

 

Department of Chemistry, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

 

Abstract: Phlomis bracteosa belong from family labiatae is important medicinal plant. Literature survey of Phlomis bracteosa revealed the presence of different classes of natural product including (monoterpene, diterpene, triterpene, flavanoid and saponin. Different pharmacological activities have also been reported from this specie. The plant is traditionally reported for its use for the treatment of bone fractures, sinus congestion, lymph fluid disorder and indigestion. This review provide up to date information on the medicinal plant Phlomis bracteosa

[Riaz Ullah. Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of Phlomis bracteosa: A Review. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1190-1192] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 189

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.189

 

Keywords: Phytochemical; Biological; Evaluation; Phlomis bracteosa

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A study on retail customers perception on service quality in public sector banks in India

 

Jaganathan A.T1, Saravanan R2, Banumathi S3

 

1 Ph.D. Research Scholar in the Department of Management Studies, Anna University and Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, 637215, India.

2 Director and Head, Department of Management Studies, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 042, India

3 Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies, Tamil Nadu College of Engineering, Karumathampatty, Tamil Nadu, 641659, India.

naya.atj@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Banking industry in India is still under emerging status and facing lot of structural, financial and regulatory reforms. Banking habit is increasing among the different sectors of society. Bankers have to deliver diverse service to retain and attract customer base. Banks are directing their strategies towards increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty though improved service quality. Entry of private sector banks and foreign banks offer their services in an increased style than the public sector banks. Public sector banks do not offer so sophisticated service while comparing with private sector banks. Hence this present study has been carried to analyze the retail customers’ perception on service quality of public sector banks in Tiruppur district of Tamilnadu. The survey had been conducted with 220 retail customers with objective of knowing their perception on service quality attributes. Detailed questionnaire has been presented to collect data from the respondents. Simple percentage analysis, factor analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, correlation and chi-square test are used to analyze the data collected from the retail customers. This study reveals that the customer satisfaction is largely based on the service quality of public sector banks.

[Jaganathan A.T, Saravanan R, Banumathi S. A study on retail customers perception on service quality in public sector banks in India. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1193-1200] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 190

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.190

 

Keywords: Retail Customer, Perception, Service Quality.

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Investigation hydrodynamic behavior of tunnels under pressure of earthquake

 

Abdolhossein Siapush1 (Corresponding author), Dr. Mohammad Safi2

 

1. Civil engineering student, Islamic Azad University, Dezfoul Branch

2. Assistant professor of department of Water and Power

 

Abstract: According to the importance of systems of energy management and the use of dams as one of the most important structures used by human to generate electricity from water; investigation of diversion tunnel of Karoun 4 with respect to the interaction between water and structure and also and vulnerable nature of plug, the factors considered in this study. After reviewing studies on tunnels and simulation methods and especially theories have been developed in this field, the behavior of diversion tunnel of Karoun 4 is investigated at different load combinations considering the hydro-dynamic pressure due to seismic analysis. In this study, three factors are considered. One of them is impact of PGA earthquake in dynamic pressure of the water and the other is the length of the tunnel dynamic pressure and eventually taking behavior modeling tunnel plug in. For this purpose, the software Abaqus applied to simulate the diversion tunnel. The results show that by increasing the length of the tunnel and the PGA, the hydrodynamic pressure increases almost linearly when reach to plug in.

[Abdolhossein Siapush, Mohammad Safi. Investigation hydrodynamic behavior of tunnels under pressure of earthquake. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1201-1210] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 191

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.191

 

Keywords: hydrodynamic behavior; earthquake; Karoun 4

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Regional Lymphotropic Therapy in Patients with Acute Paraproctitis

 

Alexey Leonidovich Charyshkin and Ivan Nikolaevich Dementyev

 

Hospital Surgery Department, Ulyanovsk State University, ul. L. Tolstogo 42, Ulyanovsk, 432970 Russia

charyshkin_a@ mail.ru

 

Abstract: The study focused on improving the results of surgical treatment in patients with acute paraproctitis using the elaborated method of regional lymphotropic therapy was carried out. The elaborated method of regional lymphotropic therapy for patients with acute paraproctitis is described in this work (application for an invention № 2 013 103 966). Design included the combined retrospective, prospective, and exploratory studies. The results of examination and treatment of 190 patients diagnosed with acute paraproctitis during the period of 2005–2012 are presented. The distribution of patients with respect to the type of pathological process was as follows: perianal submucous paraproctitis was diagnosed in 119 patients (62.6%); ischiorectal paraproctitis, in 68 patients (35.8%); and pelviorectal paraproctitis, in 3 patients (1.6%). In most cases, the disease was observed among able-bodied population aged 21–50 (median age of the patients in the examined group was 40.2±8.4 years for males and 37.7±9.3 years for females). The results of immunological examination have shown that acute paraproctitis disturbs all the components of the immune system; that is why the therapy for this disease needs to be optimized by including immunomodulator Derinat in the regional lymphotropic therapy. The patients were divided into 3 groups depending on the type of therapy used during the postoperative period. An evaluation of the method proposed for regional lymphotropic therapy in patients with acute paraproctitis was carried out. The method proposed for regional lymphotropic therapy in patients with acute paraproctitis allows one to reduce the number of disease recurrences and normalizes the immune protection.

[Charyshkin AL, Dementyev IN. Regional Lymphotropic Therapy in Patients with Acute Paraproctitis. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1211-1216] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 192

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.192

 

Keywords: acute paraproctitis, regional lymphotropic therapy, Derinat, T-cell-mediated immunity, humoral immunity, postsurgical complications.

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Ethnic basis of moral beliefs

 

M.A. Kenenbaeva, N.S. Asenova, Z.E. Zhumabaeva and D. Zh. Sakenov

 

State Pedagogical Institute. Kazakhstan, Toraygyrov St. 113-30, 140006, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

sakenov0613@mail.ru

 

Abstract: Ethnic traditions as a sociocultural phenomenon allowing to comprehend the national identity of peoples and universal norms in each culture which make a methodological basis for formation of moral beliefs of a personality are studied in the work. The model of formation of moral beliefs of seniors which has a systematic character is developed and carried out through the interconnected stages consistently replacing one another on each of which purposes, contents, methods and forms of its organization are defined. The world outlook structure of formation of moral beliefs of seniors which is revealed through the interconnected components: intellectual (the content of moral belief), emotional (development of feelings, estimated judgments), activity (familiarization with cultural values of peoples, education of the norms of the correct behavior in a society, development of steady outlook according to the acquired knowledge is studied.

[Kenenbaeva M.A, Asenova N.S., Zhumabaeva Z.E., Sakenov D. Zh. Ethnic basis of moral beliefs. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1217-1221] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 193

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.193

 

Keywords: Ethnic traditions, moral beliefs of seniors.

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Ecological Culture School

 

Z.E. Zhumabaeva, M.A. Kenenbaeva, N.S. Asenova and D. Zh. Sakenov

 

State Pedagogical Institute. Kazakhstan, Toraygyrov St. 113-30, 140006, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

sakenov0613@mail.ru

 

Abstract: In the article a set of provisions making the theoretical-methodological basis of the research of formation of ecological culture of a senior is studied; the model of ecological culture of a senior is theoretically proved and developed, a structural analysis of the model of ecological culture of a senior is given. A set of provisions making the theoretical-methodological base of the research of formation of ecological culture of a senior was proved. The model of ecological culture of a senior was theoretically proved and developed. A set of provisions making the theoretical-methodological base of the research was defined and proved, the essence of the concept of ecological culture of a senior was discovered, its model developed.

[Zhumabaeva Z.E., Kenenbaeva M.A., Asenova N.S., Sakenov D. Zh. Ecological Culture School. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1222-1227] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 194

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.194

 

Keywords: model, ecological culture of a senior.

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Effect of Three Different Mannitol 20% Doses on Cerebral Edema and Consciousness Levels in Traumatic Brain Injury

 

Mohammad Asghari 1, Hadi Ebrahimi 1, Firooz Salehpour 1, Mohammad Shimia 1, Hadi Mohammad Khanli 2, Amir Mohammad Bazzazi 3, Yashar Eslampoor 4, Morteza Ghojazadeh 2

 

1. Department of Neurosurgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

2. Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

3. Department of Neurosurgery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

4. Department of Anesthesiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

ebrahimihadi@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) is the most common type of head injury among head trauma types. Mannitol 20% has an important role in the treatment of decreasing intracranial pressure (ICP) as hyperosmolar agent. The aim of the present study was to evaluate three doses of 20% mannitol on brain edema reduction level and consciousness increase in patients with brain edema and diffuse axonal lesions associated with cerebral edema and shift of more than 5 mm. Thirty DAI patients admitted with GCS≤8 and cerebral edema and midline shift >5mm were randomly studied in three groups (10 patients in each group): groups I, II, and III received mannitol with doses of 0.5g/kg, 1g/kg and 1.5g/kg, respectively. GCS and the shift midline change were compared and analyzed during hospitalization and 48 hours after admission. GCS was increased at 48h after admission in all three groups, but the difference was not significant (P=0.08). Cerebral edema and brain shift between first and second group and first and third groups was significant (P<0.001). However, this difference was not significant between groups II and III (P=0.99). Our study demonstrated that in DAI increasing dose of mannitol from 0.5g/kg to 1.5g/kg did not significantly increase consciousness during 48h after hospitalization. By increasing dose of mannitol from 0.5g/kg to 1g/kg and 1.5g/kg, the level of edema decreased significantly.

[Asghari M, Ebrahimi H, Salehpour F, Shimia M, Khanli HM, Bazzazi AM, Eslampoor Y, Ghojazadeh M. Effect of Three Different Mannitol 20% Doses on Cerebral Edema and Consciousness Levels in Traumatic Brain Injury. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1228-1231] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 195

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.195

 

Keywords: Traumatic brain injury; diffuse axonal injury; mannitol; midline shift

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Experimental Validation of Equi-Area Method for Antenna Directivity, Gain and Efficiency Calculations

 

Sadiq Ullah, Shahbaz Khan, Aziz Ahmed, Babar Kamal

 

Antennas and Propagation Lab, Telecommunication Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (Mardan Campus), Mardan, 23200, Pakistan.

 

Abstract: In this paper a detailed analysis of dipole, patch, and array antennas is carried out for 325 sampling points and it is experimentally validated that the equi-area method gives more accurate values of directivity, and gain as compared to the equi-angle method. The equi-area method uses Leopardi’s (Leopardi, 2006) algorithm to determine the sampling points where as equi-angle method uses equi-angle steps of 15-degrees to obtain 325 sampling points. It is also verified that the equi-area method is 17 to 18 times computationally efficient than the conventional equi-angle method.

[Sadiq Ullah, Shahbaz Khan, Aziz Ahmed, Babar Kamal. Experimental Validation of Equi-Area Method for Antenna Directivity, Gain and Efficiency Calculations. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1232-1239] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 196

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.196

 

Keywords: equi-area method, equi-angle method, sampling points.

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Phenolic, ascorbic Contents and Antioxidant activities of 21 Iranian Fruits

 

Ali Mirzaei1, Nooshin Mirzaei1, Zeynab Salehpour1, Seyed Abdolmajid Khosravani2, Majid Amouei3*

 

1Medicinal plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.

2Dept of Microbiology,Faculty of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.

3*The ministry of health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran

*Corresponding Author: majid_amouie@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Fruits are a rich source of diverse antioxidants, and phytochemical compounds which useful for public health. Materials and Methods: A total of twenty one (21) types of fruits from Iran were examined. Fresh fruits of different varieties Musa sapientum, Prunusarmeniaca, Prunuspersica, Prunusdomestica, Ficuscarica, Maluspumila, Prunusavium, Citrus limonia, Cucumismelo, Citrus paradisi Macf, Citrulluslanatus, Citrus sinensis, Reticulatus, Rubuscoesins, Prunuscerasus, Vitisvinifera and Actinidiadeliciosawere collected from local markets in Yasuj Iran on June - July 2012. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents of fruit extracts were estimated using the Folin-Ciocalteau and aluminium chloride (AlCl3) respectively. For determination of L-ascorbic acid, Mehboobali and Iqbalmethod was used. For antioxidant capacity of samples dipheny-l-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Results: Amongst all fruits tested, blackberry, sour cherry,plum and black grape had the highest DPPH and TP whereassour cherry, blackberry, kiwi and banana had the highest AA per 100 gram fresh weight. Plum, sour cherry, blackberry and white grape had the highest–flavonoid content per 100 gram fresh weight. There was reported ahighrelationship between antioxidant capacity and total phenol (0.9392), total flavonoid (0.7441). However, a low association was reported between AA with antioxidant activity (0.322) and total phenol (0.3752). Conclusion: Fruits with highantioxidant potentials were also revealed high phenolic and flavonoid concentration.Amongst all fruits tested sour cherry, blackberry, Plum, and black and white grape were reported with maximum potential in all assay systems.

[Ali Mirzaei, Nooshin Mirzaei, Zeynab Salehpour, seyed Abdolmajid khosravani, Majid amouei. Phenolic, ascorbic Contents and Antioxidant activities of 21 Iranian Fruits. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1240-1245] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 197

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.197

 

Keywords: fruits; ascorbic acid; total phenol; flavonoids; antioxidant capacity.

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Radical Scavenging Potential of Iranian Quercus Brantii and Juglans Regia

 

Ali Mirzaei1, 1Mahsa Mirzaei1, Seyed Abdolmajid Khosravani2, Zeynab Salehpour1*

 

1Medicinal Plant Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.

2Research center of clinical microbiology, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.

*Corresponding Author: Zeynab.Salehpour@gmail.com

 

Abstract: Antioxidant activity of hydro- alcoholic leave extracts of Quercus brantii and Juglan sregia were evaluated. For antioxidant determination used Superoxide anion, hydroxyl radical, nitric oxide radical scavenging activity and metal chelating potential in different concentration (.25, 0.5, 1,2 and 4mg/ml) by in vitro method. Material and Methods: Hydroxyl scavenging activity in Juglans regia (19-63%) was less than Quercus brantii extracts (23-74). IC50 value of Quercus brantii and Juglans regia were reported1.57±0.05 and 2.43±0.5mg/ml respectively. Results: Superoxide radical Inhibition in Quercus brantii and Juglans regia were observed 25-64 and 21-54 respectively. IC50 of Quercus brantii (2.1±0.02) and Juglans regia (3.26± 0.07) mg/ml were reported respectively. The maximum chelating activity (% of inhibition) of Juglans regia (56) and Quercus brantii (53) were reported in the highest concentration. The IC50 values of Quercus brantii and Juglans regia for Chelating activity reported 3.5±0.09 and 03.17± 0.02 respectively. Inhibition in nitric oxide in Juglans regia (34- 66) and Quercus brantii(27-56) were observed respectively. The IC50 values of Quercus brantii and Juglans regia for nitric oxide scavenging were reported 2.35 ±0.04and 1.32 ±0.08respectively. Conclusion: Hydroxyl and Superoxide radical scavenging activity of Quercus brantii was reported more than Juglans regia extract. Quercus brantii and especially Juglans regia extracts could be used in the treatment of iron-overload disorders due to its high chelating potential at low doses

[Ali mirzaei, Mahsa Mirzaei, Seyed Abdolmajid khosravani, Zeynab Salehpour. Radical Scavenging Potential of Iranian Quercus Brantii and Juglans Regia. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1246-1250] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 198

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.198

 

Key words: Quercus brantii, Juglans regia, antioxidant activity, scavenging activity

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Evaluation of the result of distal radius giant cell tumor treated by fibular autograft replacement

 

Reza Eshraghi 1, Mohammad Gharehdaghi 1, Ali Moradi 2, Parham Seyf 3, Hengameh Ebrahimi 4, Nastoor Bekhradianpoor 3, Amirreza fatehi 3, Hassan Attarchi 3, Mahssa Espandar 5, Meisam Fathi Vavsari 3, Nima Fatehi 6, Hanieh Zandy 7, Ida Kashani 7

 

1. Associate-professor of Orthopedic surgery, Orthopedic and trauma Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Ahmad-Abad Street, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2. Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic and trauma Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital, Ahmad- Abad Street, Mashhad, Iran

3. Orthopedic Resident, Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4. Assistant Professor of Educational Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

5. Neurology Resident, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

6. Intern of Medical student, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran

7. General Practitioner, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

gharehdaghim@mums.ac.ir

 

Abstract: Although giant cell tumor is considered to be a primary benign bone tumor, its aggressive behavior makes its diagnosis and treatment, difficult and challenging. This is especially true in distal radius where giant cell tumor appears to be more aggressive and difficult to control locally. We report our clinical outcome of en-block resection and reconstruction with non-vascularized fibular autgraft in 15 patients with distal radius giant cell tumor. We retrospectively reviewed 15 patients with giant cell tumor (Grade 2, 3) of distal radius who were treated with en-block resection and non-vascularized fibular autograft. Five of 15 were recurrent giant cell tumor treated initially with extended curettage, local adjuvant therapy and filling the cavity with cement or bone graft. 11 patients were women and 4 men. Mean age of patients was 29 years (range 19-48). We followed the patients for mean 7.2 years post operation (range 4 years to 11 years). Patients were evaluated post operation with clinical examination, plain radiography of distal radius and chest X-Ray and/or CT scan. We had no lung metastasis; bony recurrence occurred in one patient (6.6%). Pain, function, and range of motion and grip strength of affected limb were evaluated and mayo wrist score was assessed. 53.3% patients had excellent or good functional wrist score. 80% patients were free of pain or had only occasional pain. 80% of patients returned to work. Mean range of motion of the wrist was 77 degrees of flexion- extension and mean grip strength was 70% of the normal hand. En-block resection of distal radius giant cell tumor and reconstruction with non-vascularized fibular autograft is an acceptable method of treatment in local control of the tumor and preserving function of the limb.

[Eshraghi R, Gharehdaghi M, Moradi A, Seyf P, Ebrahimi H, Bekhradianpoor N, Fatehi A, Attarchi H, Espandar M, Fathi VM, Fatehi N, Zandy H, Kashani I. Evaluation of the result of distal radius giant cell tumor treated by fibular autograft replacement. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1251-1256] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 199

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.199

 

Keywords: Distal radius, Giant cell tumor, Fibular autograft replacement

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Molecular Mechanisms during Tendon Injury: A Review Article

 

Hamidreza Shemshaki1, Sayed Mohammad Amin Nourian2, Golnaz Shemshaki3, Mahboobeh Fereidan-Esfahani4

 

1. Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

2. Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA 95382, United States

3. Department of Applied Genetic, Banglore University, Banglore, India

4. Medical Students’ Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Hamidrezashemshaki@yahoo.com

 

Abstract: Tendon injuries are common injuries which usually occurred by open injury. These injuries can lead to single; multiple or other structures injuries like blood vessels, bone and other soft tissues. Knowledge of molecular mechanism of injury and drugs which affected of them may get the examiner to better diagnosing and in consequence better treatment. Tendinopathy is the result of imbalance between protection and pathologic processes, after any trauma to tendons. As this important need, we concluded a review article which molecularly surveys the tendone injury. The goal of this review study is to guide orthopedic surgeons and sports physicians to select better approaches and to design better future studies that are less limited.

[Shemshaki H, Nourian SMA, Shemshaki G, Fereidan-Esfahani M. Molecular Mechanisms during Tendon Injury: A Review Article. Life Sci J 2013;10(7s):1257-1259] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 200

doi:10.7537/marslsj1007s13.200

 

Keywords: Molecular, Mechanisms, Tendon Injury, Review

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