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    Co-digestion of agricultural and municipal waste to produce energy and soil amendment
    SAGE Publications ; 2017
    In:  Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy Vol. 35, No. 9 ( 2017-09), p. 991-996
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    In: Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, SAGE Publications, Vol. 35, No. 9 ( 2017-09), p. 991-996
    Abstract: In agriculture, manure and cotton gin waste are major environmental liabilities. Likewise, grass is an important organic component of municipal waste. These wastes were combined and used as substrates in a two-phase, pilot-scale anaerobic digester to evaluate the potential for biogas (methane) production, waste minimisation, and the digestate value as soil amendment. The anaerobic digestion process did not show signs of inhibition. Biogas production increased during the first 2 weeks of operation, when chemical oxygen demand and volatile fatty acid concentrations and the organic loading rate to the system were high. Chemical oxygen demand from the anaerobic columns remained relatively steady after the first week of operation, even at high organic loading rates. The experiment lasted about 1 month and produced 96.5 m 3 of biogas (68 m 3 of CH 4 ) per tonne of waste. In terms of chemical oxygen demand to methane conversion efficiency, the system generated 62% of the theoretical methane production; the chemical oxygen demand/volatile solids degradation rate was 62%, compared with the theoretical 66%. The results showed that co-digestion and subsequent digestate composting resulted in about 60% and 75% mass and volume reductions, respectively. Digestate analysis showed that it can be used as a high nutrient content soil amendment. The digestate met Class A faecal coliform standards (highest quality) established in the United States for biosolids. Digestion and subsequent composting concentrated the digestate nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content by 37%, 24%, and 317%, respectively. Multi-substrate co-digestion is a practical alternative for agricultural waste management, minimisation of landfill disposal, and it also results in the production of valuable products.
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    ISSN: 0734-242X , 1096-3669
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0734242X17715097
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2017
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    A Systematic Review of Iran’s Medicinal Plants With Anticancer Effects
    SAGE Publications ; 2016
    In:  Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine Vol. 21, No. 2 ( 2016-04), p. 143-153
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    In: Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, SAGE Publications, Vol. 21, No. 2 ( 2016-04), p. 143-153
    Abstract: Increase in cases of various cancers has encouraged the researchers to discover novel, more effective drugs from plant sources. This study is a review of medicinal plants in Iran with already investigated anticancer effects on various cell lines. Thirty-six medicinal plants alongside their products with anticancer effects as well as the most important plant compounds responsible for the plants’ anticancer effect were introduced. Phenolic and alkaloid compounds were demonstrated to have anticancer effects on various cancers in most studies. The plants and their active compounds exerted anticancer effects by removing free radicals and antioxidant effects, cell cycle arrest, induction of apoptosis, and inhibition of angiogenesis. The investigated plants in Iran contain the compounds that are able to contribute effectively to fighting cancer cells. Therefore, the extract and active compounds of the medicinal plants introduced in this review article could open a way to conduct clinical trials on cancer and greatly help researchers and pharmacists develop new anticancer drugs.
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    ISSN: 2156-5872 , 2156-5899
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/2156587215600873
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale in Iranian infertile people
    SAGE Publications ; 2018
    In:  Journal of Health Psychology Vol. 23, No. 13 ( 2018-11), p. 1668-1676
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    In: Journal of Health Psychology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 13 ( 2018-11), p. 1668-1676
    Abstract: This study examined psychometric properties of the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale among Iranian infertile patients. In all, 312 infertile patients completed the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the original three-factor model of Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale was adequate ( χ 2 / df = 2.139; goodness-of-fit index = 0.88; root mean square error of approximation = 0.061; and standardized root mean square residual = 0.076). The Cronbach’s alpha of the subscales ranged from 0.56 to 0.67. The Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale subscales significantly correlated with anxiety and depression, showing an acceptable convergent validity. In conclusion, the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale has adequate reliability and validity and can be used to measure locus of control orientation in Iranian infertile patients.
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    ISSN: 1359-1053 , 1461-7277
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/1359105316666659
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2018
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    Design and Development of a Comprehensive Omni directional Soccer Player Robot
    SAGE Publications ; 2004
    In:  International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems Vol. 1, No. 3 ( 2004-09-01), p. 20-
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    In: International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, SAGE Publications, Vol. 1, No. 3 ( 2004-09-01), p. 20-
    Abstract: Omni directional mobile robots have been popularly employed in several applications especially in soccer player robots considered in Robocup competitions. However, omni directional navigation system, omni-vision system and omni-kick mechanism in such soccer player robots have not ever been combined. This situation brings the idea of a robot with no head direction into existence, i.e. a comprehensive omni directional soccer player robot. Such a robot can respond more quickly and it would be capable for more sophisticated behaviors such as ball passing or goal keeping. This paper has tried to focus on description of areas such as omni directional mechanisms, mechanical structure, control, optimized odometry system, omni-vision sensor for self localization and other subjects related to soccer player robot's software.
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    ISSN: 1729-8814 , 1729-8814
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5772/5635
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2004
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    An evaluation of the experiences of young people in Patient and Public Involvement for palliative care research
    SAGE Publications ; 2021
    In:  Palliative Medicine Vol. 35, No. 4 ( 2021-04), p. 793-798
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    In: Palliative Medicine, SAGE Publications, Vol. 35, No. 4 ( 2021-04), p. 793-798
    Abstract: The active involvement of patients and the public in the design and conduct of research (Patient and Public Involvement) is important to add relevance and context. There are particular considerations for involving children and young people in research in potentially sensitive and emotional subject areas such as palliative care. Aim: To evaluate the experiences of young people of Patient and Public Involvement for a paediatric palliative care research study. Design: Anonymous written feedback was collected from group members about their experiences of Patient and Public Involvement in a paediatric palliative care research study. An inductive thematic analysis of the feedback was conducted using NVivo. Setting / Participants: Young people aged 12–22 years who were members of existing advisory groups at a children’s hospital, hospice and the clinical research network in the West Midlands, UK. Results: Feedback was provided by 30 young people at three meetings, held between December 2016 and February 2017. Three themes emerged: (1) Involvement: Young people have a desire to be involved in palliative care research, and recognise the importance of the subject area. (2) Impact: Researchers should demonstrate the impact of the involvement work on the research, by regularly providing feedback. (3) Learning: Opportunities to learn both about the topic and about research more widely were valued. Conclusions: Young people want to be involved in palliative care research, and recognise its importance. A continuous relationship with the researcher throughout the study, with clear demonstration of the impact that their input has on the research plans, are important.
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    ISSN: 0269-2163 , 1477-030X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0269216321999301
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2021
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    The Effect of Tang Forte (Royal Jelly) Capsule on Hypoglycemia and Clinical Course in COVID-19 Patients Under Corticosteroid Therapy
    SAGE Publications ; 2023
    In:  Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Vol. 28 ( 2023-01), p. 2515690X2311653-
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    In: Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, SAGE Publications, Vol. 28 ( 2023-01), p. 2515690X2311653-
    Abstract: Corticosteroids improve the complications of Covid-19 but may cause some side effects such as hyperglycemia. Royal jelly is one of the bee products that exert anti-inflammatory, insulin-like, and hypoglycemic activities. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of royal jelly capsules on blood sugar and the clinical course of Covid-19 in the patients receiving corticosteroid therapy. In this clinical trial, 72 Covid-19 patients with positive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test and pulmonary involvement hospitalized in Shahrekord Hajar Hospital were enrolled and randomized into two groups: treatment (receiving corticosteroids and Royal Jelly 1000 mg capsules daily for 7 days) and placebo (given corticosteroids and placebo). Laboratory tests, blood sugar, and clinical courses were determined and compared. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16. On day 7 after the onset of the intervention, the dosage and frequency of insulin, FBS level, and required corticosteroid showed a decrease in both groups but the inter-group difference was not significant ( P  〉  .05). As well, the Spo2 level indicated a non-significant increase and hospital stay length indicated a non-significant decrease in the intervention group ( P  〉  .05). Among the symptoms, only headache, cough, and dyspnea indicated an improvement in the intervention group ( P  〈  .05). Overall, the results indicated the short-term consumption of royal jelly could not significantly improve blood sugar and the clinical course of Covid-19; however, it could significantly improve headache, cough, and dyspnea in the patients.
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    ISSN: 2515-690X , 2515-690X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/2515690X231165333
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Backup Routing Algorithm Based on Delay Constraint in Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks
    SAGE Publications ; 2015
    In:  International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks Vol. 2015 ( 2015), p. 1-11
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    In: International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, SAGE Publications, Vol. 2015 ( 2015), p. 1-11
    Abstract: In cognitive radio sensor networks (CRSNs), the frequency used by second users will be terminated unexpectedly as the preemption of primary user or reinitialized route discovery process in data transmission process, which will lead to unreliable communication and degrade the network performance greatly. In this paper, an efficient backup routing algorithm is proposed for reliable routing based on the uncorrelated degree and delay constraint in CRSNs. Numerical and simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively overcome the intermittent connection problem and decrease delay greatly.
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    ISSN: 1550-1329 , 1550-1477
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1155/2015/937104
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2015
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    The effects of rectangular riblets on rectangular micro air vehicles for drag reduction
    SAGE Publications ; 2017
    In:  Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering Vol. 231, No. 2 ( 2017-02), p. 364-373
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    In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, SAGE Publications, Vol. 231, No. 2 ( 2017-02), p. 364-373
    Abstract: Reduced drag, increased lift and, consequently, increased vital ratio and lift-to-drag coefficients are crucial in almost all efficient micro air vehicles. Riblet geometries use a variety of air vehicles. Further investigation on micro air vehicles is, however, necessary for enhanced development. Rectangular riblets on a rectangular micro air vehicle are computationally investigated. In this study, the governing equation of fluid flow is solved numerically; the turbulent model around the NACA S5020 airfoil section is covered by riblets either on both sides or on the upper side of the wings. Results show a difference of behavior in drag reduction due to the angle of attack on the airfoil. When the lift-to-drag coefficient of an angle of attack is at its maximum, an improvement can be observed, where lift-to-drag ratio increases, and drag decreases. Results for the two-side riblets show an increase in the lift-to-drag ratio as well; although the lift-to-drag coefficient and the drag reduction of riblets on both sides were comparatively less than that for riblets on the upside.
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    ISSN: 0954-4100 , 2041-3025
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0954410016638868
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2017
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    Important Criteria for Spouse Selection in a Sample of Iranian Youth
    SAGE Publications ; 2007
    In:  Psychological Reports Vol. 100, No. 1 ( 2007-02), p. 59-65
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    In: Psychological Reports, SAGE Publications, Vol. 100, No. 1 ( 2007-02), p. 59-65
    Abstract: The aim was to study important criteria for spouse selection by a sample of Iranian youth, 110 Iranian university students (60 women and 50 men; M age = 21.7 yr., SD=1.5). Participants were single. Face-to-face interviews indicated that the order of the first 10 important criteria for the women were chastity, virtuous, religion, education, family characteristics, financial resources, job, commitment, social skills, and social prestige; for the men these were physical appearance, chastity, education, family characteristics, virtuous, religion, personality traits, social skills, housekeeping, and commitment and financial resources.
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    ISSN: 0033-2941 , 1558-691X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.2466/pr0.100.1.59-65
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2007
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    Spouse Selection: Important Criteria and Age Preferences of an Iranian Sample
    SAGE Publications ; 2008
    In:  Psychological Reports Vol. 103, No. 2 ( 2008-10), p. 535-544
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    In: Psychological Reports, SAGE Publications, Vol. 103, No. 2 ( 2008-10), p. 535-544
    Abstract: Importance of different criteria and age preference in spouse selection for single and married young Iranian adults was examined. The sample included 104 married (49 male. 55 female) and 112 single (51 male. 61 female) students. A 26- item scale developed for this study included 4 items related to demographic factors. 3 items on preferences for the ideal age of marriage, and 19 Likert-type items asking about criteria important for spouse selection. Analysis indicated that, in Iran, commitment, chastity, refinement, and health are four important criteria for spouse selection among male and female and single and married persons. Also, experience of marriage for married males may increase maturity, social prestige, family background, having a job, and age as criteria for choosing a spouse. On the other hand, marriage experience for females may decrease the importance of social skills, housekeeping, and autonomy for selecting a spouse.
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    ISSN: 0033-2941 , 1558-691X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.2466/pr0.103.2.535-544
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2008
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