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Volume 1, Issue 4 (Fall 2019)
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The present paper seeks to examine factors affecting the sense of security of religious tourists on the border of Mehran as a model of border towns. The research method is descriptive-analytic. Data was collected through library studies and a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and hypotheses. Findings show that there is no meaningful relationship between personal characteristics of respondents between their age and their sense of security. There is a significant relationship between the sense of security and gender, the sense of security and education of the respondents, and the sense of security and the status of the marital status of the respondents. In terms of tourists' safety, the security of a person with T=37.4 is most secure. Road safety with a T-value of 97.2 is in the lowest category security. According the Sperman test, in the study of the relationship between total safety indices and sub-indicators of tourism development, the highest correlation coefficient between total security and re-visit with a correlation value of 5.30 is obtained. In examining boundary measures for border city security, the predicted variables predict 0.79% of the safety sensitivity variance, and all variables significantly predict safety. The efforts of security officials to secure security on both sides of the border with (Beta=0.526; has the highest impact on the variable of security.
Volume 3, Issue 4 (12-2015)
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Pot experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on some morphological characteristics of Thlaspi caerulescens L., and also on the accumulation of lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in roots and shoots of T. caerulescens L.. Experiments were then set up in three treated pots with doses of 3, 6 and 9 mmol kg-1 of EDTA and control pots (C: uncontaminated soil and W: contaminated soil). The results indicated the significant effect of EDTA on morphological characteristics and accumulation of heavy metals in the plant (P<0.05). Data revealed that the maximum of germination (99.11 and 96.00%), maximum of root length (73.31 and 70.14 mm) and maximum of shoot length (51.64 and 44.14 mm) and maximum of biomass weight (61.31 and 52.18 mg) were achieved by C treatment followed by W treatment. The maximum bioconcentration factor (3.57) and translocation factor (0.89) was observed on 9 mmol kg-1 EDTA. In addition, the effect of EDTA on Tolerance Index (TI) showed that the TI decreased with increasing doses of EDTA. The findings indicated that the study species tolerated heavy metals concentration. EDTA had potential to promote the uptake of heavy metals for T. caerulescens L., butwith respect to non-significant differences between 6 mmol kg-1 EDTA and 9 mmol kg-1 EDTA treatments. Thereore, low dose of EDTA suggested to be applied because of its environmental risk.
Volume 5, Issue 2 (6-2016)
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Glyphodes pyloalis Walker is a serious pest of mulberry trees in Iran. In this study, lethal (LC50 = 19 ppm) and sublethal effects (LC10 = 3.74 andLC30 = 9.77 ppm) of lufenuron were evaluated against 4th instar larvae of G. pyloalis. After treating the larvae at LC30 and LC50 level, most of them died during the molting process and only a few individuals developed to the 5th larval instar. The highest rate of mortality wasobserved in 5th larval (68.42%) and pre-pupal (59.57%) stages at LC50 concentration. Also, lufenuron caused an increase in larval, pre-pupal and pupal developmental periods. The successful pupation decreased to 53.64% at the LC30. Also, no prepupa molted to pupation after treatment of larvae at the LC50. Larval weight was significantly reduced at 48, 72 and 96 h after treatment, compared to the control. Adult emergence and female longevity were also reduced at LC30. The LC30 of lufenuron negatively affected reproduction of G. pyloalis. Larval content of carbohydrate and protein were decreased significantly 48 and 72 h after treatment, however, lipid and glycogen content were decreased significantly only 72 h after treatment at LC10, LC30 or LC50. Findings indicated adverse effects on some biological and biochemical parameters at lethal and sublethal concentrations of lufenuron which necessitate further investigations for its application in an integrated management of G. pyloalis.
Volume 5, Issue 3 (9-2016)
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The fungal genus Paecilomyces comprises numerous pathogenic and saprobic species, which are regularly isolated from insects, nematodes, soil, air, food, paper and many other materials. Some of the Paecilomyces species have been known to exhibit capabilities for curing human diseases. Here, bioactivities of metabolites from some soil inhabitant and invertebrate pathogenic Paecilomyces species were explored against a panel of target prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. First, Petri plate assays indicated that all tested Paecilomyces species were capable of producing diffusible metabolites and volatile compounds with antifungal activities against Pyricularia oryzae and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Subsequently, the metabolites of the Paecilomyces species were extracted and the growth inhibitory and antimitotic effects of extra-cellular metabolites were shown using the yeast S. cerevisiae as a model. Further research indicated some antibacterial activity of extra-cellular metabolites from Paecilomyces species against human pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus pyogenes (G+) and Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella typhi (G-). These findings indicate that the Paecilomyces species, either saprobic or pathogenic, have a strong arsenal of bioactive metabolites which show inhibitory or cytotoxic effects against other microorganisms, with a potential for application in agroforestry and medicine.
Volume 9, Issue 1 (Winter 2018)
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Aims: Marine macroalgae are diverse organisms with adaptation for live in stressful environments. The aim of this study was to investigate the biological activities of organic extract; n-Hexane (nH), ethylacetate (E) and methanol (M) of three green alga from family Ulvaceae, Ulva clathrata, Ulva linza and Ulva intestinalis, collected from the coast of Bandar Abbas.
Materials & Methodes: In this experimental study, for identification the superior species, the tested activities included antioxidant assay at gradient concentrations by ferric reducing power assay, total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, and brine shrimp cytotoxicity activity of these extracts on model organism, Artemia salina. Data analysis was performed by one-way analysis of variance and Duncan's multiple tests at 5% probability level using SPSS 21 software and drawing charts using Excel 2013 software.
Finding: The more effective algal extracts by maximum antioxidant capacity, were recorded for M extracts of U.intestinalis, E and M extracts of U.linza and U.clathrata. The algal extract exhibited a higher antioxidant activity in comparing to ascorbic acid (as a standard) with significant differences between the extract in different concentrations (p≤0.05). The result showed the highest content of total phenol were recorded for the M extracts of U.linza and U.clathrata which confirmed the findings of other researchers that the increase in free radical scavenging activity of natural extracts is associated with the content of phenolic compounds. The highest brine shrimp cytotoxicity activity was recorded for the nH extracts of U. linza (LC50= 300.78 mg/ml). According to the results, in general, U.linza can be introduced as a priority species for biological properties and in further studies.
Conclusion: Three green alga from family Ulvaceae, Ulva clathrata, Ulva linza and Ulva intestinalis, have antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. U.linza due to the high amount of phenol and high antioxidant power can be introduced as a priority species for biological properties.
Volume 10, Issue 1 (7-2020)
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Today, intellectual capital in firms is an important topic that has drawn the attention of many financial market researchers. Also, firm managers’ compensation results in more value creation. The purpose of this research was to study the relationship between intellectual capital and its components and the board of directors’ compensation at Tehran Stock Exchange listed companies. The study covered a sample of 171 companies between 2007 and 2016. Multi-variable regression and the panel data method were used to test the research hypotheses. Results of testing the hypotheses of this research using Pulic’s model (Pulic, 2000) show that even after controlling company’s board of directors’ size, debt structure (financial leverage) and the independence of the board of directors, there is a positive and significant relationship between intellectual capital and the board of directors’ compensation. Furthermore, among the components of intellectual capital and the board of directors’ compensation, there is positive and significant relationship between the efficiency of the human capital and the efficiency of capital utilized; but the relationship between the efficiency of the structural capital and the board of directors’ compensation is positive but statistically insignificant.
Volume 10, Issue 1 (Winter 2022)
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Aims The purpose of this study was to evaluate the competency of logistic regression (LR) and maximum entropy (MaxEnt) models to predict the distribution of
Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. in rangeland habitats in the central region of Iran, Yazd province.
Materials & Methods The potential distribution map of
Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. was prepared. The homogenous habitats were identified, and vegetation sampling was conducted using a systematic random method. The data including: soil (physical and chemical properties), physiographic (slope, aspect and altitude), and vegetation data (presence and absence) were used. Soil sampling was performed at two depths of 0-30, and 30-60 cm. The required maps were prepared using interpolation method. Statistics were taken from 90 plots along 9 transect both in the presence and absence area. Response curve and Jackknife test (for MaxEnt method) were employed to identify the most important environmental predictive factors. The kappa index was used to determine the agreement between the actual and predicted maps.
Findings The accuracy of predicted map was weak in LR Model (AUC= 0.65), but it was considerably high in the MaxEnt model (AUC=0.87). The agreement between the predicted map of MaxEnt model, and
ground truths was very good (kappa=0.74), and the agreement between predicted map generated by LR with the ground-truths was medium (kappa=0.5).
Conclusion This plant has a limited ecological niche; therefore, the MaxEnt model could take precedence over the LR model because the only data it employs is the presence of the species.
Volume 10, Issue 1 (2-2025)
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Aims: Pronation distortion syndrome (PDS) is a common postural deviation that can lead to various complications. Prevention and reducing the risk of injury are more important than treatment, and a significant part of this issue can be achieved through pre-participation screening. This study aimed to compare the functional movement screening (FMS) scores in female athletes with and without PDS.
Methods: This study included female athletes with and without PDS, divided into PDS (N=20) and WPDS groups (N=20). PDS was assessed with navicular drop index for flatfoot, flexible ruler for lumbar lordosis, and caliper for Genu valgum, respectively. The FMS kit was used to determine the FMS scores. The independent T-test was used to analyze inferential statistics, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze non-parametric data. The significant level is considered to be p < 0.05.
Findings: The results showed significant differences in deep squat (P<0.001), hurdle step (P=0.007), in-line lunge (P=0.027), active straight leg raise (P=0.006), trunk stability push-up (P=0.011), and rotary stability (P=0.005), indicating that the scores for these items were higher in WPDS compared to PDS. Additionally, the findings suggested no difference in shoulder mobility (P=0.277) between the two groups.
Conclusion: PDS seems to influence different body parts' musculoskeletal and functional status, resulting in lower FMS scores among female athletes with PDS. Routine screening and targeted corrective strategies should be implemented to enhance movement quality and decrease injury risk within this group.
Volume 10, Issue 4 (Fall 2019)
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Revealing DNA sequences is vital for all branches of biological sciences. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a different approach in this area so that it has created a great evolution in biology science and covers various aspects of genome, transcriptome, epigenome and metagenome-level studies. NGS is considered as a high-performance method for genomic and transcriptomic information analysis in comparison with traditional methods due to providing good genomic coverage, determining each single pairs of bases and eliminating the first generation sequencing disadvantages (Sanger sequencing). Use of NGS has begun since 2005 and 2006, after the commercialization of various apparatus companies such as ABI/SOLiD Illumina, Science Roch/454Life, and Solexa to study the transcriptome of the model and non-model organisms. Recently, RNA sequencing is used widely to identify genes associated with growth and development processes and their expression patterns in response to a variety of biological and non-biological stresses, in various organs and growth stages in different organisms. It helps scientists to determine the amounts of gene expression, differentiation of different isoforms of genes, detection of gene fusions and characterization of small RNA as well as alternative splicing events, duplicate elements, exon of genes, new transcripts, UTRs, SNPs, and somatic mutations. The RNA-seq method typically consists of providing suitable biological samples, isolation of total RNA, enrichment of non-ribosomal RNAs, conversion of RNA to cDNA, construction of a fragment library, selecting size and adding linkers and sequencing on high-throughput sequencing platform, alignment, and assembly of the reads and downstream analysis.
Volume 12, Issue 2 (2-2021)
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Different social classes, each with their own motives, participated in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution. Workers were one of the emergent classes in Iranian society. They differed from the old tradesmen and guilds in terms of their participation in production processes and their ownership of the means of production; moreover, they did not resemble their European counterpart because they lived in a tribal context and in a society based on agricultural and livestock economy. Due to the pressure of the ruling class and poverty, many of these workers were forced to leave their home and migrate to more prosperous areas or neighboring countries. They were impressed by the political, social, and economic situation in these areas. Since most of them were seasonal workers, after returning to Iran, they shared what they had observed with their compatriots.
The purpose of this article is to explore the contribution of workers in shaping the Iranian constitutional movement. Using a historical methodology, the author tries to address how the working class was formed in Iranian society and what role workers played in the emergence of social modernization.
It is proposed that the working class was formed in Iran much later than in European societies, and it constituted only a small section of the productive forces. The awareness of Iranian workers of their political and social rights was influenced more by leftist ideas in the Caucasus than by endogenous causes and industrial development. Therefore, despite its involvement in modernization and the constitutional movement, this spectrum of society could not play its historical role as it did in the great European revolutions in Britain, France, and Russia.
This study shows that before the development of the constitutional movement, some workers participated in the revolutions in the Caucasus and became acquainted with its revolutionary ideas. These workers, in union with other compatriots, joined the Iranian liberation movement and fought against tyranny by distributing leaflets, participating in rallies, and appearing on the battlefields, and thus paved the way for future revolutionary movements.
Volume 15, Issue 77 (9-2018)
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Bioactive peptides are considered specific protein fragments that are inactive within the sequence of the parent protein. After they are released by enzymatic hydrolysis, they may exert various physiological functions. In the present study, response surface methodology was used to optimize hydrolysis conditions for preparing protein hydrolysate from whey protein, using Alcalase 2.4L enzyme. The investigated factors were temperature, time and enzyme/substrate ratio which were selected in the range 43-52°C, 65-175 min and 45-90 AU/Kg protein, respectively to achieve maximum degree of hydrolysis. Experiments were designed according to the central composite design. Each of the studied variables had significant effect on degree of hydrolysis (p<0/05). The optimum conditions to achieve the highest degree of hydrolysis were temperature 49.02°C , time 174.28 min, and enzyme / substrate ratio 90AU/Kg protein. Under these conditions, hydrolysis degree was 41.57 %. Regression coefficient for, chariot models (Quadratic type) was, 0.95. The values indicated the high accuracy of the model to predict the reaction conditions for different variables.
Volume 16, Issue 2 (3-2014)
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An efficient transformation system for the medicinal plant Portulaca oleracea was established using agropine-type Agrobacterium rhizogenes ATCC15834. Hairy roots were obtained directly from cotyledon leaves explants seven days after inoculation with the bacteria. The highest transformation efficiency was obtained from cotyledon leaves explants, and amounted to 53.3% within two weeks. Roots grew rapidly on solid growth regulator free ½ Murashige and Skoog medium and demonstrated characteristics of transformed roots such as fast growth and high lateral branching. Successful and stable transfer of rolB gene was illustrated by PCR using specific primers of the gene. The hairy roots showed an ability to synthesize natural and medicinal product, dopamine. Elicitation of dopamine production in P. oleracea hairy roots was tested using different concentrations of methyl jasmonate (0, 100, 150, 200 μM) and salicylic acid (0, 125, 250, 500 μM), added to the hairy root cultures during the late growth phase. The results showed that the various concentrations of the methyl jasmonate significantly increased the dopamine content, but, at concentration of 100 μM, its impact was the most pronounced. Salicylic acid had no significant influence on dopamine production in hairy roots of P. oleracea.
Volume 17, Issue 4 (7-2015)
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The effectiveness of IRAP, REMAP, SSR, and ISSR markers were investigated to assess genetic diversity among and within eight Medicago sativa L. populations. A total of 101, 119, 117 loci and 31 alleles were amplified using 10 IRAP, 14 REMAP, 16 ISSR and eight SSR primers, respectively. IRAP markers generated the maximum proportion of polymorphic loci per primer (PPLP) while the maximum value of percentage of polymorphic loci (PPL) was observed for SSR markers. ISSR markers showed the highest value of marker index (MI). The maximum amount of expected heterozygosity (He), effective number of alleles (Ne), and Shannon’s information index was produced by SSR markers. UPGMA cluster using Nei’s genetic distance coefficients and combined data of four markers separated the populations into three major groups. Correlation coefficients among pairwise genetic and geographic distance matrices, made on the basis of all studied markers, were calculated using Mantel's test. Regression and correlation analysis between genetic distance and geographic distance showed no significant correlations (p>0.05).
Volume 17, Issue 101 (july 2020)
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Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that it can replace sucrose. This compound contains polyphenols, antioxidants, repair compounds of nerve cell, calcium, iron and other compounds that it can promote nutritional health and the Possibility to produce low calorie products. The main role of sugars in enhancing the product's desirability is related to their sweetening role, improving the creamy properties and helping to highlight the fruity aroma. With all the benefits that sucrose has as a natural sweetener, it's high consumption is not recommended because of its undesirable side effects. The purpose of this study has been to investigate the possibility of sugar substitution with maple syrup and its effect on physicochemical, rheological, microbial and sensory characteristics of ice cream. In this study maple syrup was used and reviewed at 0, 25, 50 and 75% levels as sugar substitute for ice cream production. Then physicochemical, rheological, microbial and sensory tests were performed. The results of the tests were analyzed on the basis of completely randomized design at 5% probability level. With increasing replacement percentage, the viscosity and hardness of treatments increased significantly (p <0.05). The amount of dry matter, volume increase, specific gravity, melting speed were reduced significantly. The results of sensory tests showed that replacement at 50% and 75% had a significant effect on overall acceptance compared to control, and replacement at 50% was selected as the most appropriate replacement level. According to there is in the country, possibility to operation from maple tree, therefore, from maple syrup alone or in combination with other sweeteners can be used in various food products and dairy desserts to sweeten, increase flavor, production of low-calorie and dietary products suitable for all ages.
Volume 27, Issue 2 (2-2025)
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Erwinia amylovora, the causal agent of fire blight disease in rosaceous plants, contains type III secreted effector proteins including DspA/E, HrpN and HrpW, which are secreted into host plants during the pathogenicity stages. In order to investigate the role of these effector proteins in the interaction with the host plants, susceptible (Bartlett), tolerant (Harrow Sweet) and resistant (Dargazi) pear cultivars were inoculated with wild-type and mutant strains of E. amylovora (hrpW-, hrpN- and dspA/E-) under in vitro conditions. Based on the results, HrpW protein may be involved in pathogenicity in Dargazi cultivar. Different levels of pathogenicity were observed by dspA/E- mutant in cultivars. The results showed the key role of HrpN in the defense mechanisms of Dargazi cultivar, and its pathogenic role in Harrow Sweet and Bartlett cultivars. An increase in ferritin levels was observed in all cultivars inoculated with the wild type strain, but resistant and tolerant cultivars showed higher ferritin levels and a decrease in Fe2+ was observed only in these cultivars. The obtained data show that the HrpW protein does not affect iron homeostasis. Inoculation of Harrow Sweet and Dargazi cultivars with all strains increased ferritin, which was associated with a decrease in Fe2+. Based on the results, it is not possible to associate any of the effector proteins with changes in ferritin and Fe2+. In general, the ability of resistant pear cultivars to increase ferritin levels and regulation of iron can be one of the reasons for their resistance to fire blight. According to the results, different mechanisms are employed by pear cultivars to respond to the causative agent of fire blight.
