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An efficient design of primary sedimentation tanks using a combination of the response surface, metaheuristic, and scenario building methods
Solid particle sedimentation is assumed to be a complex procedure in water and wastewater treatment plants. There is great interest in applying and develo** different simulation and optimization methods to d...
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Open AccessUnraveling the temperature-dependent plastic deformation mechanisms of polycrystalline Ta implants through numerical analysis of grain boundary dynamics
Nanostructured tantalum (Ta)-based dental implants have recently attracted significant attention thanks to their superior biocompatibility and bioactivity as compared to their titanium-based counterparts. Whil...
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Rotational Molding of Polyamide-12 Nanocomposites: Modeling of the Viscoelastic Behavior
Nowadays, polyamide 12 (PA-12) is considered as an interesting polymer in the rotomolding process to manufacture different pieces like the liner part in the storage hydrogen tank (type IV). In this study, the ...
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Enhancing multi-functional capabilities of boron nitride nanosheets through defect engineering
In spite of the outstanding properties of boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs), their applications may be limited due to counterproductive effect of the unavoidable defects in their structure. As such, tailoring t...
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An MD-based systematic study on the mechanical characteristics of a novel hybrid CNT/graphene drug carrier
This paper is aimed to assess the mechanical properties of a hybrid graphene-carbon nanotube carrier embedded with doxorubicin (DOX). Utilizing molecular dynamics simulation, the results reveal that by increas...
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Open AccessMetal-matrix nanocomposites under compressive loading: Towards an understanding of how twinning formation can enhance their plastic deformation
Recently, Cu-Ag nanocomposites (NCs) have been extensively used as medical implants and surgical instruments due to their antibacterial properties. Consequently, mechanical behavior analysis of these NCs is of...
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Open AccessAn interactive web-based intervention on nutritional status, physical activity and health-related quality of life in patient with metabolic syndrome: a randomized-controlled trial (The Red Ruby Study)
Physical inactivity and unhealthy nutritional behaviors are recognized as the key factors in the cause and management of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The effectiveness of interactive web-based interventions on d...
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Does religious co** and spirituality have a moderating role on depression and anxiety in patients with spinal cord injury? A study from Iran
We evaluate the level of anxiety and depression among patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) in relation with their religious co** and spiritual health.
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The Psychometric Properties of an Iranian Translation of the Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire
Background This study was carried out to evaluate the psychometric properties of an Iranian translation of the Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire. Methods In this methodological study, nurses...
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Quality of Life and Infertility
Health related quality of life is an important issue for infertile couples. A review was conducted to examine the literature. The review covered all full publications that have appeared in the English language...
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Quality of Life and Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a major medical, social, and economic problem in both developed and develo** countries. It often affects all life domains from fairly basic self-care activities to advance and complex ...
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Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: An Overview of the Literature
Quality of life in patients with breast cancer is an important outcome. This chapter presents an overview of the literature on the topic ranging from descriptive findings to clinical trials. There is quite an ...
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The EORTC breast cancer-specific quality of life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23): Translation and validation study of the Iranian version
The objective of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Ques...
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The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30): translation and validation study of the Iranian version
The objective of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-C30). T...
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Evaluation of a national breast cancer information service: the Iranian experience
This descriptive study evaluates a newly established national breast cancer information service in Iran and reports data on the impact of contacting the service. Two instruments were used to collect data: a "...