a novel and ultra low cost isfet electrode and measurement system was designed for isfet application and detection of hydronium, hydrazinium and potassium ions. also, a measuring setup containing appropriate circuits, suitable analyzer (advantech board), de noise reduction elements, cooling system and pc was used for controlling the isfet electrode and various characteristic measurements. the t...

Background: The basal levels of androgens in women decline gradually with age. These changes may reduce muscle strength and bone density leading to fatigue and psychological problems. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the effects of resistance and endurance exercises on androgens, cortisol and lactate concentrations in elderly women. Methods: In this study, 10 elderly women with a mea...

Background and Objective: Despite conducted studies, the amount of difference for the proteins such as brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that is involved in learning, memory and cognitive function in the elderly men and women is not clear. So, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of gender on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor at rest and in response to acute resistan...

Background and Objective: Silybum marianum has antioxidant, stabilizes cell membranes and regulate cell permeability properties. The aim of this study was to determining the effect of short-term silymarin supplementation on some of antioxidant (GPx and SOD) and oxidative stress (MDA) indices response in serum active men after one-session exhaustive aerobic exercise. Materials and Methods...

within communicative, interactive, and learner-centered framework of language teaching and learning, students need to learn four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for their educational success. but of all the language skills, reading enjoys a paramount significance in so many second or foreign language academic contexts. in spite of its importance, language learners still have...

Introduction: Intense exercise leads to a decrease in immune system. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of short-term garlic extract supplementation on some cellular immune system factors after intense exercise in karate athletes. Methods: Eighteen young men (with a mean age of 20.07±4.46, BMI 22.72±2.99 kg/m2) volunteered to participate in this semi-experimented...

abstract this study aimed at investigating the translation of interjections from english into persian in dubbing. to carry out this study the expressive secondary interjections found in the film four weddings and a funeral and their equivalent in persian dubbed version were analyzed through the strategies proposed by cuenca. the descriptive analysis of the corpus showed that (strategy b) i.e...