A strategic framework for sustainable and renewable energy development: small-scale building solar power plants in Iran.

In Iran, the comprehensive environmental analysis for the strategic planning of small-scale building solar power plant (SBSPP) development is a necessary activity to achieve more renewable energy. This study performed a strength-weakness-opportunity-threat (SWOT factor-based) analysis: (i) the identification and validation of factors by the fuzzy Delphi technique; (ii) the priority assessment using the fuzzy best-worst method; and (iii) the proposal of development strategies for SBSPPs. The results identified the factors of nine strengths, eight weaknesses, nine opportunities, and eight threats.

Effect of Echinophora platyloba, Stachys lavandulifolia, and Eucalyptus camaldulensis plants on Trichomonas vaginalis growth in vitro.

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite which causes vaginitis in women worldwide. Metronidazole with vast side effects is drug of choice for this infection. In search for an alternative drug, in this study the effect of three plants on Trichomonas vaginalis has been investigated in vitro.