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Jahangiri-rad M, Jamshidi A, Rafiee M, Nabizadeh R. Adsorption performance of packed bed column for nitrate removal using PAN-oxime-nano Fe2O3. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2014; 12:90. [PMID: 25045525 PMCID: PMC4082290 DOI: 10.1186/2052-336x-12-90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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A continuous fixed bed study was carried out by using PAN-oxime-nano Fe2O3 as a sorbent for the removal of nitrate from aqueous solution. The effect of factors, such as flow rate (2, 5 and 7 mL/min) and bed depth (5, 10 and 15 cm) were studied. Data confirmed that the breakthrough curves were dependent on flow rate and bed depth. The adsoption capacities observed in diffent conditions of flow rates (2,5 and 7 mL/min) were 11.65, 24.38 and 25.89, respectively. Thomas model was applied to experimental data to predict the breakthrough curves using linear regression and to determine the characteristic parameters of the packed bed column. Bed depth/service time analysis (BDST) model was used to investigate the effect of bed depth on breakthrough curves. The results showed that Thomas model was suitable for the normal description of breakthrough curve at the experimental condition. The data were in good agreement with BDST model with R(2) > 0.98. Statistical analyses were performed on fluoride removal obtained from different flow rates using SPSS16 software by applying Kruskal- Wallis test. These findings suggested that PAN-oxime-nano Fe2O3 in the column structure presents a great potential in removal of nitrate from aqueous solutions.
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Jahangiri-rad M, Jamshidi A, Rafiee M, Nabizadeh R. Adsorption performance of packed bed column for nitrate removal using PAN-oxime-nano Fe2O3. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2014. [PMID: 25045525 PMCID: PMC4082290 DOI: 10.1186/2052-336x-12-90 10.1186/s40201-014-0120-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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A continuous fixed bed study was carried out by using PAN-oxime-nano Fe2O3 as a sorbent for the removal of nitrate from aqueous solution. The effect of factors, such as flow rate (2, 5 and 7 mL/min) and bed depth (5, 10 and 15 cm) were studied. Data confirmed that the breakthrough curves were dependent on flow rate and bed depth. The adsoption capacities observed in diffent conditions of flow rates (2,5 and 7 mL/min) were 11.65, 24.38 and 25.89, respectively. Thomas model was applied to experimental data to predict the breakthrough curves using linear regression and to determine the characteristic parameters of the packed bed column. Bed depth/service time analysis (BDST) model was used to investigate the effect of bed depth on breakthrough curves. The results showed that Thomas model was suitable for the normal description of breakthrough curve at the experimental condition. The data were in good agreement with BDST model with R(2) > 0.98. Statistical analyses were performed on fluoride removal obtained from different flow rates using SPSS16 software by applying Kruskal- Wallis test. These findings suggested that PAN-oxime-nano Fe2O3 in the column structure presents a great potential in removal of nitrate from aqueous solutions.
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Fararouei M, Rezaee S, Shirazi AR, Naghmachi M, Shirazi KK, Jamshidi A, Jafari J. National guidelines for outbreak investigation: an evaluation study. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL = LA REVUE DE SANTE DE LA MEDITERRANEE ORIENTALE = AL-MAJALLAH AL-SIHHIYAH LI-SHARQ AL-MUTAWASSIT 2013; 19:816-820. [PMID: 24313045] [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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This paper reports an independent epidemiological study to evaluate the validity of the results of an official investigation into an outbreak of gastroenteritis at a university campus in Yasuj, central-south Islamic Republic of Iran. The official report of the outbreak by the Department for Disease Control at the provincial health centre found only 65 cases over a 5-day period, all females, living in the student halls of residence. This contrasts with a questionnaire survey of 963 students at the same university, which found 395 students (192 males and 203 females), living in residences and at home, who reported at least 1 gastrointestinal symptom over a 12-week period. Within this period at least 2 outbreaks occurred. Such a large discrepancy between the official report and the current study suggests that the health services and the public may have been misled about the proper response to the outbreak.
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Fararouei M, Rezaee S, Shirazi AR, Karimzadeh KS, Naghmachi M, Jamshidi A, Jafari J. National guidelines for outbreak investigation: an evaluation study. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL 2013. [DOI: 10.26719/2013.19.9.816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kuruvilla A, Rea A, Riegel A, Kapur A, Jamshidi A, Potters L. SU-E-T-215: The Effect of Treatment Plan Complexity On Optically-Stimulated Luminescent Dosimetry. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Rea A, Kuruvilla A, Riegel A, Kapur A, Chou H, Jamshidi A, Potters L. SU-E-T-217: The Effect of Image-Guided Isocenter Shifts On Optically-Stimulated Luminescent in Vivo Dosimetry. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Kapur A, Chou H, Goode G, Sharma A, Cao Y, Adair N, Mogavero J, Jamshidi A, Potters L. An Audit of Treatment Overrides in a Paperless Radiation Medicine Department. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang L, Morgenstern C, Kapur A, Riegel A, Jamshidi A, Lee L, Potters L. The Impact of Cystoscopy on the Quality of Life in Men Undergoing Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hosseini SA, Khalilzadeh MA, Jamshidi A. Kinetic Study of Spent Nickel Catalyst Dissolution in HCl and Aqua Regia Medium. Chem Eng Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201000536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gecene M, Tuncay F, Borman P, Yucel D, Senes M, KaniyeYilmaz B, Franks L, Radusky R, Feig J, Fernandez P, Cronstein B, Chan E, Kim G, Han S, Jung Y, Usmani SE, Ulici V, Beier F, Bell MJ, Veinot P, Embuldeniya G, Nyhof-Young J, Sale J, Sargeant J, Tugwell P, Brooks S, Ross S, Tonon R, Richards D, Boyle J, Knickle K, Sandhu S, Britten N, Bell E, Webster F, Cox-Dublanski M, Ntatsaki E, Watts RA, Scott DGI, Borman P, Tasbas O, Gurhan Karabulut H, Tukun A, Yorgancioglu R, Ferraz-Amaro I, Arce-Franco M, Hernandez-Hernandez V, Delgado-Frias E, Gantes M, Ramon Muniz J, Jesus Dominguez-Luis M, Herrera-Garcia A, Antonio Garcia-Dopico J, Medina L, Rodriguez-Vargas A, Diaz-Gonzalez F, Zampeli E, Protogerou A, Stamatelopoulos K, Fragiadaki K, Katsiari CG, Kyrkou K, Papamichael CM, Mavrikakis M, Nightingale P, Sfikakis PP, Zampeli E, Karanasos A, Felekos I, Aggeli C, Stefanadis C, Toutouzas K, Protogerou A, Sfikakis PP, Faezi ST, Akbarian M, Jamshidi A, Hoseynialmodarresi M, Davatchi F, San Koo B, Wook So M, Kim YG, Lee CK, Yoo B, Warrington KJ, Kermani TA, Crowson CS, Ytterberg SR, Hunder GG, Gabriel SE, Matteson EL. Best Oral Presentations (OP01-OP12). Rheumatology (Oxford) 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ker437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Mirmohammadkhani M, Foroushani AR, Davatchi F, Mohammad K, Jamshidi A, Banihashemi AT, Naieni KH. Multiple Imputation to Deal with Missing Clinical Data in Rheumatologic Surveys: an Application in the WHO-ILAR COPCORD Study in Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2012; 41:87-95. [PMID: 23113127 PMCID: PMC3481659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2011] [Accepted: 12/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the article is demonstrating an application of multiple imputation (MI) for handling missing clinical data in the setting of rheumatologic surveys using data derived from 10291 people participating in the first phase of the Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Disorders (COPCORD) in Iran. METHODS Five data subsets were produced from the original data set. Certain demographics were selected as complete variables. In each subset, we created a univariate pattern of missingness for knee osteoarthritis status as the outcome variable (disease) using different mechanisms and percentages. The crude disease proportion and its standard error were estimated separately for each complete data set to be used as true (baseline) values for percent bias calculation. The parameters of interest were also estimated for each incomplete data subset using two approaches to deal with missing data including complete case analysis (CCA) and MI with various imputation numbers. The two approaches were compared using appropriate analysis of variance. RESULTS With CCA, percent bias associated with missing data was 8.67 (95% CI: 7.81-9.53) for the proportion and 13.67 (95% CI: 12.60-14.74) for the standard error. However, they were 6.42 (95% CI: 5.56-7.29) and 10.04 (95% CI: 8.97-11.11), respectively using the MI method (M=15). Percent bias in estimating disease proportion and its standard error was significantly lower in missing data analysis using MI compared with CCA (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION To estimate the prevalence of rheumatic disorders such as knee osteoarthritis, applying MI using available demographics is superior to CCA.
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Brewster Mallalieu L, Sharma A, Jamshidi A, Cao Y, Kapur A, Pinsky J, Mogavero J, Potters L. A Virtual Whiteboard for Improvement of Coordination of Physics Processes in a Multi-site Radiation Therapy Department. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.06.1331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Mallalieu LB, Kapur A, Sharma A, Potters L, Jamshidi A, Pinsky J. TU-C-BRB-10: An Electronic Whiteboard and Associated Databases for Physics Workflow Coordination in a Paperless, Multi-Site Radiation Oncology Department. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Cao Y, Riegel A, Kapur A, Gill G, Mallalieu LB, Jamshidi A, Potters L. SU-E-T-102: Factors That Affect the Accuracy of IMRT Quality Assurance Measurements and Their Clinical Significance. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Riegel AC, Cao Y, Kapur A, Jamshidi A. SU-E-T-430: Quantifying Alterations in Flattened and Flattening-Filter-Free Beam Characteristics from a Gantry Mounted, in Vivo Beam Delivery Verification System on a TrueBeam Linear Accelerator. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Mallalieu LB, Riegel A, Gill G, Molina FD, Kapur A, Yuen P, Jamshidi A. SU-E-T-738: Verification of an Automated Weighted Sector-Integration Algorithm for Determining Output Factors for Electron Cutouts. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Akhondzadeh S, Sabet MS, Harirchian MH, Togha M, Cheraghmakani H, Razeghi S, Hejazi SS, Yousefi MH, Alimardani R, Jamshidi A, Zare F, Moradi A. Saffron in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a 16-week, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Pharm Ther 2011; 35:581-8. [PMID: 20831681 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2009.01133.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN Herbal medicines have been used in the treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia but with variable response. Crocus sativus (saffron) may inhibit the aggregation and deposition of amyloid β in the human brain and may therefore be useful in Alzheimer's disease (AD). OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to assess the efficacy of saffron in the treatment of mild to moderate AD. METHODS Forty-six patients with probable AD were screened for a 16-week, double-blind study of parallel groups of patients with mild to moderate AD. The psychometric measures, which included AD assessment scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog), and clinical dementia rating scale-sums of boxes, were performed to monitor the global cognitive and clinical profiles of the patients. Patients were randomly assigned to receive capsule saffron 30 mg/day (15 mg twice per day) (Group A) or capsule placebo (two capsules per day) for a 16-week study. RESULTS After 16 weeks, saffron produced a significantly better outcome on cognitive function than placebo (ADAS-cog: F=4·12, d.f.=1, P=0·04; CDR: F=4·12, d.f.=1, P=0·04). There were no significant differences in the two groups in terms of observed adverse events. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION This double-blind, placebo-controlled study suggests that at least in the short-term, saffron is both safe and effective in mild to moderate AD. Larger confirmatory randomized controlled trials are called for.
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Kabiri K, Hesarian S, Jamshidi A, Zohuriaan-Mehr MJ, Boohendi H, Poorheravi MR, Hashemi SA, Ahmad-Khanbeigi F. Minimization of residual monomer content of superabsorbent hydrogels via alteration of initiating system. J Appl Polym Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/app.33431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Mallalieu LB, Gill G, Yuen P, Kapur A, Jamshidi A, Cao Y. SU-GG-T-94: An Automated Tool for Determining Output Factor for Electron CutOuts. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Mallalieu LB, Gill G, Gaballa H, Jamshidi A, Kapur A, Potters L. SU-GG-T-352: A Tracking Database for Clinical Implementation of Microdosimeters. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Wang L, Cao Y, Lee L, Gaballa H, Jamshidi A, Potters L. SU-GG-T-82: Clinical Experiences and Dosimetric Comparison of the Model 6711 and 9011 I-125 for Intra-Operative Prostate Implant. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Kabiri K, Zohuriaan-Mehr MJ, Bouhendi H, Jamshidi A, Ahmad-Khanbeigi F. Residual monomer in superabsorbent polymers: Effects of the initiating system. J Appl Polym Sci 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/app.30785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Dini S, Jamshidi A, Hussain E, Pottes L, Liu G, Meigooni A. SU-FF-T-280: Evaluation of the Accuracy, and Energy Dependence of the Nano-Dot Dosimeters. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] 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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Mohamadnia Z, Zohuriaan-Mehr MJ, Kabiri K, Jamshidi A, Mobedi H. Ionically cross-linked carrageenan-alginate hydrogel beads. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2008; 19:47-59. [PMID: 18177553 DOI: 10.1163/156856208783227640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hydrogel beads based on the carbohydrate biopolymers kappa-carrageenan and sodium alginate were newly prepared. Both classical and experimental design (Taguchi) methods were used to obtain the optimum conditions for the full-polysaccharide hydrogel preparation. The carrageenan-alginate (Caralgi) beads exhibited a surface morphology smoother than that of the one-polysaccharide network beads. Infrared spectroscopy and DSC/TGA thermal methods were used to study the chemical structure and thermal properties of the beads. The carrageenan parts appreciably enhanced thermostability of the networks. The fully carbohydrate-based hydrogel beads are expected to be biologically compatible and degradable. They are being considered as new carriers for drug loading and controlled delivery systems.
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