Aeolothrips zurstrasseni sp. n. is described from Fars Province, and A. modestus zur Strassen is newly recorded from Iran, in Isfahan Province. Both species have been collected from the flowers of Suaeda sp. (Chenopodiaceae), and the presence of several species of thrips on plants of this family is discussed. Recent records of Aeolothrips balati and A. citricinctus from Iran are not accepted here.

Background: β-thalassemia is a common autosomal recessive disorder resulting from over 200 different mutations of beta globin genes. The aim of the present study was to identify the distribution and frequency of the most common β-thalassemia mutations among the population of Isfahan Province in central Iran. Methods: The data presented here were derived from a total of 114 β-thalassemia chromos...

Determining the Potential Habitat of Astragalus verus using CART Regression Decision Tree Algorithm (Case Study: West Isfahan Province)

This paper examines the effects of province corporate income tax policies on firm employment. It uses A-share listed Chinese firms’ panel data for 2004 to 2014. To control for unobservable time-varying province characteristics, we employ a quadratic function of time to approximate the effect of time-varying province heterogeneity. We also construct an instrumental variable to deal with the pote...

BACKGROUND Considering the importance to determine the reasons for the higher occurrence of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in Iran, in this study we report the prevalence of permanent CH (PCH) in Isfahan province 7 years after initiation of CH screening program in Isfahan. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, children with a primary diagnosis of CH studied. They clinically examined and thei...

the aim of this study was to examine dimensions of tax exemptions in iran sport from viewpoints of managers of sport clubs and sport experts. the research method was descriptive and correlation. statistical population included the managers of sport clubs and sport experts in three provinces of tehran, isfahan and fars. sample of managers were equal to the statistical population (n=n=25) and the...

BACKGROUND National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) scientists shows that long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of respiratory diseases such as allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of ozone, fine particles, and other airborne toxicants. Air pollut...

OBJECTIVES Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1)-contaminated dairy products pose serious human health risks, causing liver and renal failure if consumed. They are also related to decreased milk and egg production in infected animals. This study investigated the AFM1 contamination levels in cheeses sold in Isfahan province, Iran, by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). METHODS A total of 100 white cheese...

The aim of the study was to determine epidemiologic features and factors associated with suicidal behaviors by burns requiring hospitalization in the province of Isfahan, Iran. A prospective population-based study of all suicidal behaviors by burns requiring hospitalization was conducted in the province of Isfahan, Iran, from March 21, 2005 to March 20, 2006. Data were obtained from patients, f...