We consider coordinated traffic control for networks consisting of both urban roads and freeways. One of the main problems that has to be addressed when designing traffic control strategies for such networks is that we should prevent a shift of problems from the urban network to the freeway network (or vice versa) due to the applied control strategy. First, we develop an integrated model to des...

In this paper we propose Scoop, a mechanism to implement the “partial read operation” for peer-to-peer databases. A peer-to-peer database is a database that its relations are horizontally fragmented and distributed among the nodes of a peer-to-peer network. The partial read operation is a data retrieval operation required for approximate query processing in peer-to-peer databases. A partial rea...

BACKGROUND There is a broad variation in reported frequencies of seizure in multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study, the seizure and its characteristics analyzed among a large group of patients with MS. PATIENTS AND METHODS We reviewed the medical records of all definite MS patients referred to the MS Clinic of Kashani hospital, Isfahan, Iran, between 2007 and 2011. RESULTS Altogether, 34 ca...

Abstract The preliminary findings of cyclic tests conducted on a series half-scale unstrengthened and strengthened masonry walls are presented. Reinforced were by (i) non-prestressed near surface mounted (NSM) glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars (ii) prestressed NSM GFRP. Walls symmetrically vertical passing through both mortar bricks. structure was subjected to concurrent sustained unif...

Background and aims: Surgery is a main treatment for some illnesses. Postoperative pain (POP) major postoperative concern patients healthcare providers. The present study aimed at comparing the effects of cold therapy foot hand massage on POP among with surgeries. Methods: This quality improvement was conducted in 2019 ninety who underwent thoracoabdominal surgeries Kashani teaching hospital, S...

BACKGROUND Epilepsy is the second most common type of chronic neurological disease. Its diagnosis carries an excess mortality, which is 2-3 times higher than that of general population. Mortality rates are increased among patients with uncontrolled seizures. The aim of this study was to characterize the electrocardiogram (ECG) changes during pre-ictal, ictal and post-ictal states in pharmaco-re...

BACKGROUND To date, few results on well-being in individuals with neurological disease have been published, while several studies in other groups have indicated that well-being may not be the only absence of psychological distress, but also positive psychological function. The aim of the present study was to compare the psychological well-being (PWB) between the people with Multiple sclerosis (...

BACKGROUND Pain as a main social problem has involved millions of people. Usually pharmaceutical methods use for treating pain but they have side effects which make them less effective. Massage is one of the effective ways for reducing pain after surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of massage therapy on pain severity in orthopedic patients. METHODS This is a clinical tri...