The Role of Shyness and Fear of Negative Evaluation in Predicting the Mental Health of Academic Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to predict mental health based on shyness and fear of negative evaluation in academic staff. The research employed an applied methodology, utilizing quantitative and descriptive (correlational) methods for data collection. The study's temporal framework is cross-sectional.

Oral microbiota and metabolites: key players in oral health and disorder, and microbiota-based therapies.

The review aimed to investigate the diversity of oral microbiota and its influencing factors, as well as the association of oral microbiota with oral health and the possible effects of dysbiosis and oral disorder. The oral cavity harbors a substantial microbial burden, which is particularly notable compared to other organs within the human body. In usual situations, the microbiota exists in a state of equilibrium; however, when this balance is disturbed, a multitude of complications arise.

Identification of a Novel Homozygous Mutation in Gene in a Patient with Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type VIII.

Hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy type VIII (HSAN-VIII) is a rare genetic disease that occurs due to mutations in the gene. Here, we describe a novel homozygous mutation c.826_840dupTGCAACCGCCGCTTC (p.

Removal of arsenic with functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH) using the magnetic method (FeO) from aqueous solutions.

Heavy metals such as arsenic are one of the most important water pollutants and cause many environmental problems. One of the mechanisms for removing arsenic from aqueous media is the adsorption process. In this study, we investigated the efficiency of magnetized multi-walled carbon nanotubes with iron oxide (FeO) nanoparticles.

Investigating the relationship between language teachers' occupational self-efficacy, satisfaction and meaning at work, and their subjective wellbeing.

Despite the growing interest in the well-being of educators, there is a significant gap in the literature regarding the specific factors that influence the well-being of language teachers. To address this gap, this study explored the relationship between Iranian language teachers' occupational self-efficacy, satisfaction and meaning at work and their subjective well-being. The study involved 120 EFL teachers, and data were collected through self-report questionnaires.

Evaluation of producing gluten-free bread by utilizing amaranth and lipase and protease enzymes.

Generating high pleasant and nutritious gluten-free (GF) bread for sufferers with celiac disease (CD) is a main task for food technologists. Amaranth is a useful nutrition and gliadin-free and could be utilized in GF products. At this study, by using different substitutions of amaranth flour (0%, 15%, 25%) GF bread samples were produced, and the effects of lipase and protease enzymes as bread improver have been investigated.

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on ecotourism, a study from West of Iran.

Most tourism researchers agree on the effects of the COVID-19 on ecotourism. The present study aims to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ecotourism status in Lorestan province in Iran. To this aim, 29 effects were identified using Delphi technique.

Determination of furfurals in baby food samples after extraction by a novel functionalized magnetic porous carbon.

Herein, a novel polypyrrole-polyaniline functionalized magnetic porous carbon (MPC@PPy-PANI) composite material was fabricated and utilized for the separation/extraction of furfurals from baby food and dry milk samples. In this way, magnetite@silica nanoparticles were first synthesized, and then a magnetic metal-organic framework (MMIL-101(Fe)) was prepared. After that, the MMIL-101(Fe) was pyrolyzed in a neutral atmosphere to obtain MPC.

Synthesis and Application of Silica Supported Calix[4]arene Derivative as a New Processing Aid Agent for Reducing Hysteresis of Tread Rubber Compounds Used in Low Rolling Resistance Tires.

Rolling resistance is one of the most important properties of a tire which is highly dependent on the viscoelastic properties of its rubber compounds. There are a lot of ways to reduce this parameter both in construction improvement of the tire and changing in rubber compound formulation especially in tire tread formulation. Rubber scientists have been trying to introduce new processing aid agents beyond the traditional tire components for reducing the rolling resistance.

ACC-BLA functional connectivity disruption in allergic inflammation is associated with anxiety.

Allergic asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease. Psychiatric disorders, including anxiety are associated with poorer treatment response and disease control in asthmatic patients. To date, there is no experimental evidence describing the role of peripheral inflammation on the oscillatory activities in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and basolateral amygdala (BLA), two major brain structures modulating anxiety.

Computational Intelligence Method for Detection of White Blood Cells Using Hybrid of Convolutional Deep Learning and SIFT.

Infection diseases are among the top global issues with negative impacts on health, economy, and society as a whole. One of the most effective ways to detect these diseases is done by analysing the microscopic images of blood cells. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are now widely used to detect these blood cells and explore their structures.

Complementary effects of coenzyme Q10 and supplementation on the reproductive function of mice: An experimental study.

Background: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and (LS) have therapeutic effects on infertility.

Objective: To evaluate the combined effects of LS and CoQ10 on reproductive function in adult male NMRI mice.

Materials And Methods: Eighty three-months-old male mice (35-40 gr) were divided into four groups (n = 10/each): control (treated with water), CoQ10-treated (200, 300, and 400 mg/kg/body weight), LS-treated (200, 400, 600 mg/kg/body weight), and co-treated (LS [600 mg/kg/body weight] + CoQ10 [200 mg/kg/body weight]) groups.

Molecular Expression of Some Oncogenes and Predisposing Behaviors Contributing to the Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer.

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in Iran. It can be treated in the early stages of the disease; therefore, early diagnosis can be lifesaving. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular expression of some oncogenes and predisposing behaviors contributing to the aggressiveness of prostate cancer.

Response surface methodology to investigate the comparison of two carbon-based air cathodes for bio-electrochemical systems.

Bio-electrochemical technologies can generate renewable electrical bioenergy from the oxidation of organic materials through the catalytic reactions of the microorganisms while treating the wastewater. In this study, the use of carbon aerogel as a novel catalyst with high porosity (the total pore volume of 1.84 cm g) and high surface area (491.

Mothers and their children's health (MATCH): a study protocol for a population-based longitudinal cohort.

Background: The quality of prenatal care is critical for the prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), only 64 % of women worldwide have access to over four sessions of prenatal care throughout their pregnancy. Thus, studies that address factors affecting maternal and child health status before and after pregnancy are of immense importance.

Changes in Cognitive Functions Following Violent and Football Video Games in Young Male Volunteers by Studying Brain Waves.

Introduction: This research investigated the effects of violent and football video games on cognitive functions, cortisol levels, and brain waves.

Methods: A total of 64 participants competed in a single-elimination tournament. Saliva samples of all players were obtained before and after the games for the assessment of cortisol levels.

Predicted therapeutic targets for COVID-19 disease by inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 and its related receptors.

The SARS-CoV-2 causes severe pulmonary infectious disease with an exponential spread-ability. In the present research, we have tried to look into the molecular cause of disease, dealing with the development and spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, different approaches have investigated against disease development and infection in this research; First, We identified hsa-miR-1307-3p out of 1872 pooled microRNAs, as the best miRNA, with the highest affinity to SARS-CoV-2 genome and its related cell signaling pathways.

The effect of Quinoa flour and enzymes on the quality of gluten-free bread.

Gluten-free products usually are produced by refined flours such as rice and corn flour, which the bran is separated during processing. These flours are not nutritionally as rich as gluten containing products. Moreover, gluten-free bread has several technical problems such as unfavorable texture, low volume, quick staling, and weaker color and taste compared with the wheat flour products.

Polyhydroxybutyrate Production from Natural Gas in A Bubble Column Bioreactor: Simulation Using COMSOL.

In this study, the simulation of microorganism ability for the production of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) from natural gas (as a carbon source) was carried out. Based on the Taguchi algorithm, the optimum situations for PHB production from natural gas in the columnar bubble reactor with 30 cm length and 1.5 cm diameter at a temperature of 32 °C was evaluated.

The effect of spatial distances between holes and time delays between bone drillings based on examination of heat accumulation and risk of bone thermal necrosis.

Background And Objective: This study was designed to investigate heat accumulation and bone thermal necrosis for various distances between holes and time delays between drillings.

Methods: The tests were performed at three distances (6, 12, 16 mm) and three time delays: 0, 5 and 10 s. To examine the efficiency of coolants, CO coolant was also tested in addition to two common cooling modes in bone drilling.

Protein beverages made of a mixture of egg white and chocolate milk: Microbiology, nutritional and sensory properties.

Egg white protein and chocolate milk were used for making protein beverage. Microbiological count, sensory attributes, and pH changes were investigated during 10 days of refrigerated storage. At the tenth day, the total numbers of bacteria were between 4.

Airbag deployment: Infrared thermography and evaluation of thermal damage.

The performance of airbag and its deployment are based on a fast exothermic-chemical reaction. The hot gas resulting from the chemical reaction which results in airbag deployment can cause thermal damage and skin burning for the car passenger. The thermal burns due to airbags are of two types: burns due to direct contact with the airbag surface and burns resulting from exposure to the hot gas leaving the deflation vents of the airbag.

Molecular dynamics studies of polysaccharide carrier based on starch in dental cavities.

Health is an important element that influences the level of development in a community. Studies show that tooth decay has been prevalent recently. Starch incorporating curcumin can serve as an alternative approach in preventing the activity of Streptococcus mutans attributed to biofilm and plaque formation on teeth.

Investigating the role of internal layout of magnetic field-generating equipment on workers' exposure at power substations.

. This research is an attempt to show the role of interior layout of equipment in generating magnetic fields. .