This study examined the potential of wind energy in 22 regions in eastern Iran. In this regard, it investigated the parameters of Weibull, mean wind speed, and wind power density in these areas. The results showed that the mean wind speed was above 4 m/s at all stations and in ten stations was above 5 m/s.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Aphthous lesions are one of the most common diseases of the oral cavity. They can cause severe pain, and there is no definite treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of Zataria multiflora (ZM, a thyme-like plant) essential oil for the control and treatment of aphthous lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDust storm occurs frequently in arid and semi-arid areas of the world. This natural phenomenon, which is the result of stormy winds, raises a lot of dust from desert surfaces and decreases visibility to less than 1 km. In recent years the temporal frequency of occurrences and their spatial extents has been dramatically increased.
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