Transfer entropy (TE) has proven to be an effective tool for determining the causal connection between two processes. For example, TE been used classify leader and follower agents in collective dynamics Vicsek model (VM). However, previous results have limited interaction radii, which are precisely same among all agents, is not realistic practice. Here, we propose a modified version of VM where...

background: h-reflex is a valuable electrophysiological technique for assessing nerve conduction through entire length of afferent and efferent pathways, especially nerve roots and proximal segments of peripheral nerves. the aim of this study was to investigate the relation between normal values of flexor carpi radialis (fcr) h-reflex latency, upper limb length and age in normal subjects, and t...

background chitosan is a naturally occurring biopolymer which has been widely used in a variety of biomedical applications including local antibiotic delivery due to its excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability and biocompatibility. beads are spherical, porous carriers which are prepared from various materials including chitosan. objectives the current study aimed to fabricate a new co...

background and purpose: highly consumption of antibiotics and their entrance into the environment has increased concerns all over the world. these compounds enter to the environment through an incomplete metabolism and a considerable amount of them cannot be removed using usual waste filtration systems. therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using ultraviolet radia...

Premise: Server resources often are underutilized. It often is easy to accommodate the need for additional server resources by adding more hardware. But in today’s costconscious landscape, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and managing power consumption, server virtualization emerges as a viable solution to maximize server utilization, achieve efficiency, provide scalability, while also bei...

introduction biotinidase deficiency is a life threatening inborn error of metabolism specially when delayed in diagnosis. we report a 2-month-old male infant that presented with refractory infantile spasm, alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis. with a high suspicion of the biotinidase deficiency we started biotin 10 mg daily orally before definite diagnosis was made. rapid treatment was life-savin...

The first aim of this study was to develop equations predict physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) for children utilizing heart rate monitors (HRM) and vector magnitudes (VM) from accelerometers. second cross-validate the developed PAEE prediction compare pre-existing accelerometer-based equation (i.e., Trost). Seventy-five students in elementary school (from 10 13 years old) were classif...

This study evaluated gender differences in the magnitude and timing of hamstring and quadriceps activation during activities that are believed to cause anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Twelve men (age = 21.0 +/- 1.2 years; body mass = 81.61 +/- 13.3 kg; and jump height = 57.61 +/- 10.15 cm) and 12 women (age = 19.91 +/- 0.9 years; body mass = 64.36 +/- 6.14 kg; and jump height = 43.28...