BACKGROUND Heat exposure among construction workers in the Persian Gulf region is a serious hazard for health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) Index for estimation of heat strain in hot/humid conditions by the use of Physiological Strain Index (PSI) as the gold standard. MATERIAL AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out ...

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states can be divided into two main camps in terms of hydrocarbon endowment per capita which partially account for differences policy directions. Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE (the rich triplet) have small populations while having large (oil natural gas) endowments compared to Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia. been effectively using their excess wealth form investment...

abstract:the paper begins by noting that proposals involving significant developments in the regional tradearchitecture are being developed within regional processes that in some cases are simultaneouslypursuing other dimensions of regional economic integration: monetary and financial cooperation inthe case of asean + 3, and the establishment of a common market in the case of asean. at leastthr...

in the present study, trapezoid crab, quadrella reticulata was found for the first time in the north of kish island, the persian gulf, iran. diagnostic characters of the species are figured and its world geographical distribution in the indo-west pacific region is considered.

During the past years, special emphasis was put on medical preparedness in the event of radiological or nuclear emergencies. Novin Medical Radiation Institute (NMRI) encouraged and supported the national authorities to enhance their cooperation in improving medical response to radiation accident. NMRI in cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Atomic Energy Organization o...

The Arab countries encompass a wide region stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean. The Arab population is quite heterogeneous and has experienced various invasions and migrations throughout history. beta-thalassemia is endemic in all countries of the Arab world. Our review of the molecular basis of beta-thalassemia in various Arab countries reveals the presence of 52 mutations, ...

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Since the Persian Gulf War ended in 1991, veterans have reported diverse, unexplained symptoms. Some have wondered if their development of systemic lupus erythematosus, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or fibromyalgia might be related to Gulf War service. The authors used Cox proportional hazard modeling to determine whether regular, active-duty service personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf War ...

In the total volume of cargo turnover Russian seaports, share Caspian Sea is about 1% and, from point view statistics, it has practically no effect on overall efficiency their activities. However, geopolitical and economic significance this region can hardly be overestimated. It a kind crossroads international latitudinal meridional transport corridors "TRACECA" "North-South". Today, potential ...