background and aims: influenza a virus subtype h9n2 have continued to circulate in domestic poultry farms in asia since 1998. the virus circulates in live bird markets, missing link in epidemiology of avian influenza. regarding previous studies on h9n2 viruses of iran and having no data on this subject in iranian live bird markets this study was conducted to analyze genetically hemagglutinin pr...

abstract background: thalassemias are the most common inherited blood disorders caused by some mutations which can reduce the synthesis of globin chains. iron overload and its organ deposition are responsible for functional abnormalities and tissue injury in patients who affected by β-thalassemia major. the aim of this case-control study was evaluation of hematological parameters, oxidative str...

Live Surface allows users to segment and render complex surfaces from 3D image volumes at interactive (subsecond) rates using a novel, cascading graph cut (CGC). The process consists of four steps. (1) Preprocessing for generation of a complete 3D watershed hierarchy followed by tracking of all catchment basin surfaces. (2) User selection of foreground and background seeds from two-dimensional,...

A Live Algorithm takes part in improvised, collaborative performance, sharing the same modes of communication and expression as its partners. Autonomous rather than automated or controlled, the device enjoys the same constraints and freedoms as its human associates. Ideally the machine improviser conforms to the established practice of a medium, capable of imitating and developing shared gestur...

The population of international students in Canadian post-secondary institutions, including dietetic programs, is growing. In addition to academic stress, must cope with culture change and acculturative which has been found increase the prevalence problematic eating body image concerns among this population. Research indicates that may also be relatively high due, part, emphasis on weight manag...

Live Programming allows programmers to gain information about the program continuously during its development. While it has been implemented in various integrated development environments (IDEs) for programmers, its interaction techniques such as slider widgets for continuous parameter tuning are comprehensible for people without any prior knowledge of programming and have been widely used for ...