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Monadi M, Javadian Y, Cheraghi M, Heidari B, Amiri M. Impact of treatment with inhaled corticosteroids on bone mineral density of patients with asthma: related with age. Osteoporos Int 2015; 26:2013-8. [PMID: 25860975 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3089-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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UNLABELLED The effect of inhaled corticosteroid on bone mineral density (BMD) was investigated in 44 asthmatic patients after median treatment duration of 6.5 years. Compared with controls, BMD decreased only in patients aged <50 years in both the spine (11.3 %, p = 0.013) and hip (8.8 %, p = 0.044), whereas in patients ≥50 years BMD did not decrease significantly. INTRODUCTION The results of studies which addressed the impact of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy on BMD of patients with asthma are conflicting. This case-control study aimed to compare BMD status in ICS user with asthma with healthy controls according to age. METHODS BMD at the lumbar spine (LS), femoral neck (FN) was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Patients and controls were compared according to BMD gr/cm(2), BMD T-score, BMD Z-score, frequency of osteoporosis (defined as BMD T-score ≤-2.5), and frequency of patients with BMD Z-score <-1 at LS and FN with regard to age <50 and ≥50 years old. RESULTS Forty-four ICS user patients (females 63.6 %) with median treatment duration of 6.5 years and 50 controls (females, 69.4 %) with respective mean age of 49.2 ± 9.5 and 47.4 ± 10.5 years (p = 0.38 and p = 0.35) entered the study. Overall LS-BMD and FN-BMD gr/cm2 in total patients were lower than in controls by 6 % (p = 0.065) and 5.9 % (p = 0.09), respectively. In patients <50 years, mean LS-BMD gr/cm(2) was lower than controls by 11.3 % (p = 0.013) and FN-BMD by 8.8 % (p = 0.044). Mean BMD T-score and BMD Z-score in both measurement sites were also lower than controls (p = 0.013 and 0.01, respectively. Frequency of osteoporosis did not differ but frequency of patients with BMD Z-score <-1 was significantly higher in patients (odds ratio (OR) = 6.57 95 % CI, 1.8-23.9, p = 0.004). In age group ≥50 years old, reduction of BMD in both measurement sites did not reach to a significant level. CONCLUSION This study indicates that BMD reduction in ICS user with asthma is dependent on age and appears that younger patients are at greater risk of BMD loss. These findings suggest preventive measures particularly in patients <50 years.
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Salamati P, Moradi A, Soori H, Amiri M, Soltani M. High crash areas resulting in injuries and deaths in Tehran traffic areas from november 2011 through february 2012: a geographic information system analysis. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2015; 29:214. [PMID: 26478872 PMCID: PMC4606940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evaluation of intra-city roads in terms of environmental factors of motor vehicle injuries can help us to better identify these factors and the share of each of the factors in injuries. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the high injury areas and the risk factors of motor vehicle crashes resulting in injury and death in Tehran, the capital city of Iran, from November 2011 through February 2012. METHODS In this cross sectional study, the locations of the motor vehicle injuries resulting in injuries and deaths were obtained from police stations in Tehran. The coordinates of the injuries locations were extracted and entered into the Arc-GIS software to overlay the different layers of geographical data and extract the risk map. RESULTS A total of 4257 motor vehicle injuries were evaluated in this study. Forty-two injuries (1%) resulted in death and 4215 injuries (99%) resulted in injury. The traffic districts 5 and 21 had the highest frequency of injuries resulting in death. The type of the motor vehicle resulting in injury or death was motorcycle in 2330 injuries (54.73%). CONCLUSION The frequency of traffic injuries is more in the west and northwest areas of Tehran, and it is caused more by motorcycles in terms of traffic and motor injuries resulting in injury and death. It is useful to conduct more studies to better identify these factors considering their importance in traffic injuries.
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Amiri M, Mangiaterra G, Pasquaroli S, Vignaroli C, Cirilli N, Manso E, Biavasco F. 62 Molecular diagnosis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in culture-negative samples from cystic fibrosis patients. J Cyst Fibros 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(15)30239-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Esfandyari M, Amiri M, Salooki MK. Neural network prediction of the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of natural gas with Co (III)/Al2O3 catalyst. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.3329/cerb.v17i1.22915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Ade PAR, Aikin RW, Amiri M, Barkats D, Benton SJ, Bischoff CA, Bock JJ, Brevik JA, Buder I, Bullock E, Davis G, Day PK, Dowell CD, Duband L, Filippini JP, Fliescher S, Golwala SR, Halpern M, Hasselfield M, Hildebrandt SR, Hilton GC, Irwin KD, Karkare KS, Kaufman JP, Keating BG, Kernasovskiy SA, Kovac JM, Kuo CL, Leitch EM, Llombart N, Lueker M, Netterfield CB, Nguyen HT, O'Brient R, Ogburn RW, Orlando A, Pryke C, Reintsema CD, Richter S, Schwarz R, Sheehy CD, Staniszewski ZK, Story KT, Sudiwala RV, Teply GP, Tolan JE, Turner AD, Vieregg AG, Wilson P, Wong CL, Yoon KW. BICEP2. II. EXPERIMENT AND THREE-YEAR DATA SET. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1088/0004-637x/792/1/62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Virlogeux V, Pradat P, Bailly F, Funingana G, Gonçalves F, Maynard M, Hartig-Lavie K, Amiri M, Zoulim F. Boceprevir and telaprevir-based triple therapy for chronic hepatitis C: virological efficacy and impact on kidney function and model for end-stage liver disease score. J Viral Hepat 2014; 21:e98-e107. [PMID: 24612466 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/17/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Triple therapy using telaprevir or boceprevir [hepatitis C virus (HCV)-NS3/NS4A protease inhibitors (PI)] in association with PEG-IFN/ribavirin has recently become the new standard of care (SOC) for treatment of HCV genotype 1 patients. Our objective was to assess the efficacy and tolerance of triple therapy in routine clinical practice. A total of 186 consecutive HCV patients initiating triple therapy were enrolled in a single centre study. Clinical, biological and virological data were collected at baseline and during follow-up as well as tolerance and side effect details. Among 186 HCV patients initiating triple therapy, 69% received telaprevir and 31% boceprevir. Sixty-one per cent of patients had cirrhosis. The overall extended rapid virological response (eRVR) rate and sustained virological response (SVR) rate were 57.0% and 59.7%, respectively. IL28B CC phenotype was associated with increased probability of achieving eRVR and SVR, whereas previous non-response was associated with low eRVR and SVR rates. The SVR rate increased from 30.8% in previously non-responders to 59.1% in partial non-responders and 75% in relapsers. SVR rate in naive patients was 62.5%. Glomerular filtration rate assessed by MDRD after 12 weeks of therapy was significantly reduced for both PI (P < 0.001). The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score was significantly increased at W12 for telaprevir (P = 0.008) and at W24 for boceprevir (P = 0.027). PI-based triple therapy leads to high rates of virological response even in previously non-responder patients. Renal function after triple therapy is impaired as well as MELD score in all patients. Cautious clinical monitoring should focus not only on haematological and dermatological side effects but also on renal function.
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Andad MA, Nafissi S, Fatehi F, Omidi SJ, Amiri M. Therapeutic effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on clinical symptoms and signs of patients with HTLV1 myelitis. J Neurol Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.07.1631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Hajnoori A, Amiri M, Alimi A. Forecasting stock price using grey-fuzzy technique and portfolio optimization by invasive weed optimization algorithm. DECISION SCIENCE LETTERS 2013. [DOI: 10.5267/j.dsl.2013.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Abtahi H, Shabani M, Jameie SB, Zarnani AH, Talebi S, Lakpour N, Heidari-Vala H, Edalatkhah H, Akhondi MA, Amiri M, Mahmoudi AR, Sadeghi MR. Regulation of luteinizing hormone receptor in hippocampal neurons following different long-lasting treatments of castrated adult rats. INDIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 2013; 51:218-227. [PMID: 23678542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different Luteinizing hormone (LH) and steroid hormones levels on LH receptor (LHR) expression in the hippocampal cells. Rats (24 males and 24 females) were assigned to four groups: one control and three experimental [gonadectomy (GDX), gonadectomy + gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue (GDX+GnRHa) and GDX+GnRHa+estradiol (E2) or testosterone (T)] independently for each gender. All experimental rats were gonadectomized; then GnRHa was administrated to GDX+GnRHa group, and GnRHa plus steroid hormone to GDX+GnRHa+E2 or T group in both genders for four-month. LHR mRNA expression and its protein level in hippocampal cells were measured using QRT-PCR and Western blotting. Quantification of mRNA revealed a decrease in LHR transcripts level in GDX+GnRHa group of females. A significant change was observed between GDX groups and GDX+GnRHa+E2 or T versus GDX+GnRHa group in females. High levels of LH decreased significantly the immature isoform of LHR in GDX group compared to control group in both genders, but low LH concentrations in GDX+GnRHa group induced immature LHR isoform production only in females. Therefore increased LH concentration induces production of incomplete LHR transcripts in hippocampal cells and decreases immature LHR at the protein level. This implies that LH decreases the efficiency of translation through either producing non-functional LHR molecules or preventing their translation.
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Hosseinrezaei H, Rafiei H, Amiri M. Incidence and risk factors of sternal wound infection at site of incision after open-heart surgery. J Wound Care 2012; 21:408-11. [PMID: 22885314 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2012.21.8.408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the incidence of sternal wound infection and the risk factors before, during and after open-heart surgery in an Iranian critical care unit. METHOD A descriptive, analytic study investigating all open-heart surgery patients from March 2010 to March 2011, in terms of the incidence of sternal wound infection and the risk factors before, during, and after surgery. Patients were examined for signs of infection at the site of surgical incision on presentation to the ward, daily during their stay, and on discharge. The same investigator reviewed all wounds, every day. RESULTS The incidence of sternal wound infection was found to be 10%. Multivariate regression analysis identified the following risk factors: diabetes (OR: 0.439; 95%CI: 0.21-0.95; p=0.04), age (OR: 1.033; 95%CI: 1.003-1.064; p=0.03), hyperlipidaemia (OR: 1.008; 95%CI: 1.005-1.011; p<0.001), history of respiratory disorders ([COPD] OR: 2.952; 95%CI: 1.3-6.4; p=0.007), female gender (OR: 2.06; 95%CI: 1.40-3.03; p<0.008), and history of addiction to opiates (OR: 2.33; 95%CI: 1.56-3.49; p<0.006). CONCLUSION This study found a high rate of surgical sternal wound infection in open-heart surgery patients in an Iranian critical care unit, suggesting that the medical and care-giving team in the cardiac intensive care unit need further education. DECLARATION OF INTEREST There were no external sources of funding for this study. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Moshki M, Amiri M, Khosravan S. Mental health promotion of Iranian university students: the effect of self-esteem and health locus of control. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2012; 19:715-21. [PMID: 22074491 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01806.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of self-esteem and health control belief on promoting students' mental health. In so doing, 144 students from two medical universities in the north-east of Iran were recruited into study. They were pair-matched and randomly assigned to case and control groups. The data were collected through Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire-28, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control and Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scales. The results showed that there were significant differences between the groups before and after the intervention. The external components of health locus of control (chance and powerful others) showed a significant decrease but the internal health locus of control and self-esteem revealed a significant increase after the intervention (P < 0.0001). Moreover, the students' mental health had a significant increase after 3 months of intervention (P < 0.0001). The findings emphasize that the programme can improve the health locus of control beliefs, self-esteem and mental health promotion of the students. This will require additional monitoring and uninterrupted attempts to be effective.
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Tabarsi P, Chitsaz E, Moradi A, Baghaei P, Farnia P, Marjani M, Shamai M, Amiri M, Nikaein S, Mansouri D, Masjedi M, Altice F. Treatment outcome, mortality and their predictors among HIV-associated tuberculosis patients. Int J STD AIDS 2012; 23:e1-4. [PMID: 23033530 PMCID: PMC3495268 DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2009.009093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The risk of death is significantly higher in HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis (TB). This study aims to evaluate the impact of demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics on the treatment outcome and mortality of TB/HIV co-infected patients in a tertiary TB centre in Iran. In total, 111 patients were recruited from 2004 to 2007. Mycobacteriological studies and demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from all patients were analysed and predictors of unsuccessful outcomes as well as mortality were determined. The mean age for all 111 TB-HIV patients was 38 ± 9 years (range 22-70) and 107 (96.3%) were men; 104 (93.7%) had a history of drug abuse and 96 (86.4%) had a history of imprisonment. The method of HIV transmission was intravenous drug use in 88 (79.3%). Twenty-three (20.7%) had a history of Category 1 (CAT I) TB treatment and six (5.4%) Category 2 (CAT II) treatment. Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) was given to 48 (43.2%). No significant associations were found between treatment outcomes or mortality and gender, smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, imprisonment, method of transmission, history of CAT I and CAT II treatments, CD4 counts or adverse effects (P > 0.05). Administration of cART led to significantly better outcomes (P < 0.001). Lower serum albumin levels and low body weight were significantly associated with mortality.
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Yousefi M, Amiri M, Azimirad R, Moshfegh A. Enhanced photoelectrochemical activity of Ce doped ZnO nanocomposite thin films under visible light. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2011.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Rastegar F, Azarpira N, Amiri M, Azarpira A. The effect of egg yolk oil in the healing of third degree burn wound in rats. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2011; 13:739-43. [PMID: 22737413 PMCID: PMC3371884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2011] [Accepted: 07/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Burn injury is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. A domestic medication in wound healing, preventing infection and reduction of scar tissue as well as availability is still an important challenge. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of yolk egg oil in treatment of burn wounds in rats. METHODS A standard 3rd degree burn wound was produced and the animals were divided into three groups according to topical treatment including yolk oil, 1% silver sulfadiazine (SSD) and control. In days 7, 14 and 30,animal's weight, wound size, as well as histopathological findings of skin were evaluated in different groups. RESULTS Average size of wound after 7 days was 3.4, 5.3, and 6.7 cm in yolk oil, SSD and control groups. There were significant differences between yolk oil and the other groups in this aspect. The wound size of yolk egg group was also significantly smaller than other groups in 14th and 30th days. Results of the histological studies indicated significant differences between yolk oil, SSD and control groups on day 30, with mean score of 3.75, 3.5 and 2.8 respectively. The difference between yolk oil and the other groups was significant. CONCLUSION Yolk oil-treated burned animals showed abundant re-epithelialization without tissue scar in comparison with SSD group. Although the egg yolk has many vital nutrients, but its exact mechanism in healing process is unknown. Therefore, further studies evaluating the influence of individual components on burn-healing process is advised.
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Valizadeh H, Heravi MM, Amiri M. Conventional and Microwave-Assisted Facile One-Pot Synthesis of N-Substituted Pyrrole-2,3,4,5-tetracarboxylates Under Neat Conditions. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/00397910903531680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Runyan MC, Ade PAR, Amiri M, Benton S, Bihary R, Bock JJ, Bond JR, Bonetti JA, Bryan SA, Chiang HC, Contaldi CR, Crill BP, Dore O, O'Dea D, Farhang M, Filippini JP, Fissel L, Gandilo N, Golwala SR, Gudmundsson JE, Hasselfield M, Halpern M, Hilton G, Holmes W, Hristov VV, Irwin KD, Jones WC, Kuo CL, MacTavish CJ, Mason PV, Morford TA, Montroy TE, Netterfield CB, Rahlin AS, Reintsema CD, Ruhl JE, Schenker MA, Shariff J, Soler JD, Trangsrud A, Tucker RS, Tucker CE, Turner A. Design and performance of the SPIDER instrument. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1117/12.857715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Sadeghi M, Amiri M, Gholamzadeh Z, Rowshanfarzad P. Nickel electrodeposition on copper substrate for cyclotron production of 64Cu. RADIOCHEMISTRY 2009. [DOI: 10.1134/s1066362209060125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ghorbani-Vaghei R, Amiri M, Moshfeghifar N, Veisi H, Akbari Dadamahaleh S. Poly(N,N′-dibromo-N-ethyl-benzene-1,3-disulfonamide) and N,N,N′,N′- tetrabromobenzene-1,3-disulfonamide as effective catalysts for conversion of aldehydes to 1,1-diacetates and acetals. JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03246166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Naderi M, Amiri M, Khonsari MM. On the thermodynamic entropy of fatigue fracture. Proc Math Phys Eng Sci 2009. [DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2009.0348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Entropy production during the fatigue process can serve as a measure of degradation. We postulate that the thermodynamic entropy of metals undergoing repeated cyclic load reaching the point of fracture is a constant, independent of geometry, load and frequency. That is, the necessary and sufficient condition for the final fracture of a metal undergoing fatigue load corresponds to a constant irreversible entropy gain. To examine validity, we present the results of an extensive set of both experimental tests and analytical predictions that involve bending, torsion and tension-compression of aluminium 6061-T6 and stainless steel 304 specimens. The concept of tallying up the entropy generation has application in determining the fatigue life of components undergoing cyclic bending, torsion and tension-compression.
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Tavassoly MT, Dashtdar M, Amiri M. Spectral modification by diffraction and scattering. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1117/12.853128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Sadeghi M, Amiri M, Roshanfarzad P, Avila M, Tenreiro C. Radiochemical studies relevant to the no-carrier-added production of 61,64Cu at a cyclotron. RADIOCHIM ACTA 2009. [DOI: 10.1524/ract.2008.1504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Copper-64 (t
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Chartier S, Boukadoum M, Amiri M. BAM Learning of Nonlinearly Separable Tasks by Using an Asymmetrical Output Function and Reinforcement Learning. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 20:1281-92. [DOI: 10.1109/tnn.2009.2023120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Nourian A, Amiri M, Ataeian A, Hanilo A, Mousavinasab N. Seropervalence Toxocariasis in Children Aged 2–15 Referring to the Hospitals and Medical Centers in Zanjan, Iran During the Year 2007. Int J Infect Dis 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.1005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Amiri M, Nosratian N, Jamshidi A, Kazemi A. Developing a New ELECTRE Method with Interval Data in Multiple Attribute Decision Making Problems. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3923/jas.2008.4017.4028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nourian AA, Amiri M, Ataeian A, Haniloo A, Mosavinasab SN, Badali H. Seroepidemiological study for toxocariasis among children in Zanjan-northwest of Iran. Pak J Biol Sci 2008; 11:1844-7. [PMID: 18817228 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2008.1844.1847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Determination of seroepidemiological survey of Toxocara infection in 810 sera from children inhabitants in rural and urban area of Zanjan (North-West of Iran) was adjusted for specific antibody level against of second stage larvae of Toxocara for excretory and secretory antigens based on ELISA technique. In contrast of the other studies, the overall seroprevalence was quite low, reaching to 2.7% out of 810 samples was positive to anti Toxocara species antibodies. Neither age nor gender seemed to be significant factor to positive serology. Seroprevalence of anti Toxocara antibody were detected in 8 out of 494 (1.6%) children from urban area, whereas 316 sample (4.4%) were the positive in the rural area. Positive children who had contact or ownership of cats and dog were 6.9 and 3.9%, respectively. Albeit, concerning to this study, seroprevalence of toxocariosis is lower than other countries and other studies in Iran. But protections of toxocariosis in children must be taking into account in public health program. Suggest that increase of hygiene education would be a crucial affective on population to reduce infection risk factor and zoonotic disease.
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