Introduction: Corrosion and scaling of water in distribution systems in spite of imposing economic and aesthetic problems can lead to adverse effects on consumers' health. The present study was conducted to evaluate the corrosion and scaling of water distribution system of Sarableh city (Ilam, Iran) during summer and winter seasons in 2014. Materials and methods: Totally, 60 samples of wate...

Methods In this study 25 celiac patients with a mean age of 30.8 ± 13.6 years in Ilam province western Iran were recruited. Approximately 6 ml blood sample was taken from each participant. Food allergy was assessed by EUROIMMUN kit and analyzed by EURO line Scan software (Es). According to Es, patients are categorized into 5 categories including 0 (no specific antibody), 1 (very weak antibodies...

Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) are a technology for supporting teachers. They are intelligent software programs equipped with subject knowledge, a student model, and teaching ability. This paper reports on the outcome of PhD research aimed at making ITSs more robust and effective, by applying normative theories such as Bayesian probability theory and decision theory, to the design and impl...

the functions of shelters are basically the same everywhere: to avoid extreme weather and to provide shelter for a comfortable living and working environment; but the designs and processes for those in different climates are significantly different. to live in the tropical area, olgyay stated two major problems the habitants have to be prepared for: the avoidance of excessive solar radiation an...