Masoumeh Sadeghi, Hamidreza Roohafza, Hamid Afshar, Fereshteh Rajabi, Mohamadarash Ramzani, Hasan Shemirani, Nizal Sarafzadeghan I Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Isfahan, IRAN. II Mental Health Department, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Isfahan, IRAN. III Psychiatry Department, Isfahan University o...

Peatlands in the Sanjiang Plain could be more vulnerable to global warming because they are located at the southernmost boundary of northern peatlands. Unlike bacteria, fungi are often overlooked, even though they play important roles in substance circulation in the peatland ecosystems. Accordingly, it is imperative that we deepen our understanding of fungal community structure and diversity in...

West Nile Virus (WNV) is endemic in Israel, affecting yearly 40-160 individuals. Israel is located on a central migratory path between Africa and Eurasia and most West Nile Fever (WNF) cases reported in recent years were among residents of the coastal plain. The aim of the study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of WNV among the Israeli population and to assess correlates for WNV infection. A ...

conclusions these findings indicate that rehydration with honey drink improves running performance and glucose metabolism compared to plain water in the heat. thus, honey drink can be recommended for rehydration purpose for athletes who compete in the heat. results running distance in run-2 covered by the subjects in the honey drink hd trial (3420 ± 350 m) was significantly (p < 0.01) longer co...

“Plug: Secrets of the Museum” (PSM) is a game played with NFC-enabled mobile phones inside a museum containing dedicated passive RFID tags. During a PSM session, 8 teams exchange virtual cards representing objects located in the museum. These exchanges are done either with RFID tags or with other teams. PSM game design results in an educational and entertaining game which is much more attractiv...

Three categories of boundary layer trips (single 2-D plain. multiple 2-D plain, and 3-D trips) were tested on the l\106-13-128, E374, and SD7037 airfoils over t he Reynolds numbers of 100,000 to 300,000. Flow visualization and drag data were acquired for a number of trip heights and locations. To facilitate comparisons between airfoils, t rips were located relative to untripped laminar separati...

abstract among different water usage in iran, agricultural sector with 94 percent is the largest water user. considering the share of agriculture in water usage, farmers are the main factor in water resources management. therefore, optimal utilization of irrigation and drainage networks would depend on farmers’ effective role. due to the limited water resources in different country regions, inc...

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Improving     Self-Efficacy of Mothers of Children with Autism   A. Ahmadi [1] Z. Raeisi, Ph.D. [2]   Given the unique stresses inherent in raising a child with autism, mothers may find it challenging to maintain a positive sense of self-efficacy. This study sought to determine the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on s...