A novel tank-mix formulation increases the efficacy of alphabaculoviruses on different phylloplanes.

Spodoptera littoralis Boisduval (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Spodoptera exigua Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) pose substantial threats to many crops, necessitating the exploration of biopesticides as potential chemical alternatives. One alternative is baculoviruses; however, their instability in the field has hindered their widespread use. Host plant phylloplane affects baculovirus activity at varying levels in different host plants.

First record of the genus Haritalodes Warren, 1890 and H. derogata (Fabricius, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Türkiye and its morphological and molecular identification.

The genus Haritalodes Warren, 1890 is represented by 12 species worldwide except in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Haritalodes derogata (Fabricius, 1775), commonly known as the cotton leaf roller moth, is the most widely distributed species of the genus and is common in the West Palaearctic Region. This species is one of the most serious pests of Malvaceae.

A thermodynamic approach to evaluating the ecological health and sustainability of integrated production systems in Goharkuh Taftan agro-industrial complex and sensitivity analysis of the results.

In recent times, the increasing influx of energy inputs into farming systems has led to a significant enhancement in their overall efficiency. However, this has happened at the expense of endangering the sustainability of these systems and degrading the environment. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a methodology to evaluate the resilience of agricultural systems.

Evaluation of diabetes care parameters in patients with diabetes: A population-based cross-sectional study in Khuzestan province (southwest of Iran).

Background: Diabetes is becoming a worldwide concern. Optimal diabetes control reduces diabetes complications.

Objectives: We aimed to measure the principal diabetes care parameters to recognize the main deficits in care for patients with diabetes in the region.

Residual Pix2Pix networks: streamlining PET/CT imaging process by eliminating CT energy conversion.

Attenuation correction of PET data is commonly conducted through the utilization of a secondary imaging technique to produce attenuation maps. The customary approach to attenuation correction, which entails the employment of CT images, necessitates energy conversion. However, the present study introduces a novel deep learning-based method that obviates the requirement for CT images and energy conversion.

The role of alveolar macrophages in viral respiratory infections and their therapeutic implications.

Alveolar macrophages are pivotal components of the lung's innate immune defense against respiratory virus infections. Their multifaceted role spans from viral clearance to modulation of immune responses, making them essential players in shaping disease outcomes. In this comprehensive review collection, we look into the intricate interplay between Alveolar macrophages and various respiratory viruses, shedding light on their dynamic contributions to immune resilience.

CHO cell engineering via targeted integration of circular miR-21 decoy using CRISPR/RMCE hybrid system.

Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, widely acknowledged as the preferred host system for industrial recombinant protein manufacturing, play a crucial role in developing pharmaceuticals, including anticancer therapeutics. Nevertheless, mammalian cell-based biopharmaceutical production methods are still beset by cellular constraints such as limited growth and poor productivity. MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) has a major impact on a variety of malignancies, including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

Empagliflozin improves left ventricular ejection fraction and end systolic volume in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease: a post-hoc analysis of EMPA-CARD trial.

Background: Sodium glucose co-transporter2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have exhibited cardioprotective properties in diabetes patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Empagliflozin on changes in echocardiographic parameters.

Methods: This was a post hoc analysis of the EMPA-CARD trial which was a multicenter, triple-blind randomized controlled trial.

Emotion dysregulation as mediator between mentalizing capacity and affective states: An exploratory study.

Aim: We intended to elucidate the relationship between mentalizing capacity and affective states by investigating the mediatory role of emotion dysregulation.

Methods: A sample of nonclinical Iranian adults ( = 445) completed a battery of online self-report measures comprising the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), Mentalization Scale (MentS), and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS).

Results: Correlational analyses demonstrated that self- and other-related mentalizing were significantly and inversely associated with emotion dysregulation, which in turn was strongly linked with positive and negative affects.

Evaluation of carcinogenic risk of heavy metals due to consumption of rice in Southwestern Iran.

Pollution by heavy metals is a serious global problem due to its toxicity, abiotic characteristics, abundant sources, and cumulative behavior. On the other hand, considering the importance of rice consumption as an important part of nutrition in Lordegan and Ahvaz cities, this study was conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic risk of heavy metals lead, cadmium, zinc, nickel and in local Champa rice cultivated in these two cities. 16 Champa rice samples were collected from the fields of Lordegan and Ahvaz cities.

Harnessing bromide ions to boost peroxymonosulfate for reactive yellow 145 dye degradation.

Bromide (Br) was found in the fresh waters at concentrations from 0.1 to 1 mg/L and can be used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) as a widely used chemical oxidation agent. In the present study, the reaction between PMS and Br ions (PMS/Br process) for the effective degradation of reactive yellow 145 (RY-145) dye was investigated by changing operational parameters vis solution pH, dosage of Br ions and PMS, RY-145 concentration, and reaction time.

Unique effect of bromide ion on intensification of advanced oxidation processes for pollutants removal: A systematic review.

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been developed to decompose toxic pollutants to protect the aquatic environment. AOP has been considered an alternative treatment method for wastewater treatment. Bromine is present in natural waters posing toxic effects on human health and hence, its removal from drinking water sources is necessary.

Factors Influencing Weight Management in Pregnant Women with Overweight or Obesity: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.

Background: Overweight and obesity have multiple negative consequences for the health of both the mother and the child. Interventions to prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy have had varying success, and the proportion of pregnant women who exceed national guidelines for weight gain continues to increase.

Objective: To investigate the influence of factors on weight management among pregnant women with overweight or obesity.

Relationship Between Arsenic in Biological Media and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Arsenic (As) is an environmental pollutant with carcinogenic effects and breast cancer (BC) is a prevalent malignant tumor in women. The goal of this meta-analysis was to establish a connection between biological sample As levels and the risk of developing BC. Pub Med, Web of Science, Scopus, and Elsevier were used to systematically screen the literature published between 1990 and 2023.

Investigating the relationship between organizational health and burnout and job stress among midwives working in hospitals in 2020.

Background: Despite the prominent role of midwives in improving the health of women and families, limited studies have been conducted in the occupational and organizational field and their role on the performance of this group. The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between organizational health, burnout, and job stress among midwives working in hospitals affiliated to Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences.

Materials And Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, which was conducted with available sampling method on 159 midwives working in hospitals affiliated to Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences in 2020.

Boron compounds are effective on Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): Reduced lipogenesis and induced body weight loss.

In the current study, we investigated the insecticidal efficacy of two borates, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (Etidot-67) and calcium metaborate (CMB) via surface application or diet delivery on the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst, 1797) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). The application method did not change the boron-related mortality, but CMB was more effective than Etidot-67. At the highest dose, it took around 13 days to reach the highest mortality (≥98.

The concentration of phthalates in drinking water in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PAE and PC polymers, such as BPA, are utilized to make water bottles. Due to the lack of polymer-chemical interaction, PAE can enter drinking bottles during production, wrapping, and keeping. Phthalates can transfer from the bottle to the water depending on keeping conditions (temperature, time, sunlight intensity), pH, and bottle capacity.

Iranian adaptation of the Epistemic Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ): Validity, reliability, discriminant ability, and sex invariance.

Introduction: Epistemic trust, or trust in transmitted knowledge, has been proposed as a critical factor in psychopathology and psychotherapy. This study aimed at evaluating the psychometric properties of the Epistemic Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ) in Iran.

Method: Data were collected from 906 participants.

Using the health beliefs model to implement mobile puberty health education in Iranian adolescent boys: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Given boys' low health knowledge and their unhealthy behavior during puberty, which can cause many physical, mental, and psychological problems, it is important to prevent these complications. This study was therefore aimed to determine the efficacy of a mobile health educational intervention based on the Health Beliefs Model (HBM) on Iranian adolescent boys.

Materials And Methods: This randomized controlled trial involved junior high school boys ( = 148) in Iran studying during the 2020-2021 school year.

Long-Term Results of Oral Propranolol Treatment Protocol for Periocular Infantile Hemangioma: Should There Be Any Contraindication?

Purpose: The authors report long-term results of the oral propranolol treatment protocol for periocular infantile hemangioma regardless of conventional indications.

Methods: This is a retrospective study (2008-2018) on children with propranolol treatment protocol for periocular infantile hemangioma and last follow-up (FU) of ≥4 months after treatment and age of >24 months. After systemic evaluation, it was started with 0.

Relations among Memories of Parental Acceptance-Rejection, Psychological (Mal)Adjustment, Forgiveness, and Vengeance among Iranian Adults.

The study investigated relations among adults' memories of parental acceptance-rejection in childhood and adults' current dispositions toward forgiveness and vengeance, as mediated by psychological (mal)adjustment. Data were collected from 258 adults (female = 183, Age range = 17-47 years;  = 39;  = 11.4).

Electronic equipment and appliances in special wards of hospitals as a source of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus: a multi-centre study from Iran.

Background: Azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus (ARAf), reported as a global public health concern, has been unexpectedly observed in different countries.

Aim: To identify ARAf and detect azole resistance related to the CYP51A mutation in different hospital environmental samples.

Methods: In this multi-centre study from Iran, surfaces of electronic equipment and appliances from different hospitals in Iran were sampled using cotton swabs.

Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in urban dust in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Heavy metals in street dust are one of the most important sources of pollutants in urban areas. This urban dust can be caused by industrial activities, traffic, erosion of buildings, and fossil fuels. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the ecological risk of heavy metals in the dust of Iran's provinces.

Improving self-management and diabetes indicators in adolescents with type 1 diabetes through self-care education.

Introduction: The frequency of type 1 diabetes (T1D) as one of the most prevalent endocrine disease in adolescents is increasing globally. This type of diabetes is a progressive degeneration β cells of the islets of Langerhans, which decreases insulin production and causes permanent dependence on insulin injection. It is essential to control diabetes in adolescents and increase awareness about the effective factors (self-care) on the health of adolescents with diabetes.