Nanofabrication and characterization of gold metal by Pulsed Laser Ablation in SDS solution

Gold nanoparticles were synthesized by pulsed laser ablation (Q-switched Nd:YAG, ?=1064nm, 10 ns pulse duration and E=750 mJ) of pure Au  metal plate immersed in double distilled and deionized water DDDW and other aqueous solution of SDS with various concentrations.Absorbance spectra of the produced nanoparticles solution was measured by uv-vis spectrophotometer, which show single and sharp peak around 525 nm, indicating the produced Au nanoparticles with a narrow size ranging from 5 to 50 nm with almost spherical shape. The morphology and size was estimated by SEM. Keywords: Nobel, Pulsed, Nanoparticles, Gold, Liquid, Nd: YAG, SDS solutio

Identifying the criteria of institutional repositories: examining the institutional repository of Al-Zahra University

Objective: The purpose of this article is to identify the institutional repository evaluation indicators and to evaluate the compliance of the institutional repository of Al-Zahra University with it. Methodology : This research has used the qualitative method., the meta-combined method has been used to create the indicators. And the panel of experts has been identified to refine the criteria and a last part of the researcher-made checklist has been used to check the realization of the selected criteria using descriptive statistics. Findings: The findings showed that a total of 70 elements divided into six categories (technology, policy, content, marketing, personnel and user application) are among the evaluation indicators which was obtained from the meta-synthesizing and the institutional repository of Al-Zahra University was evaluated according to these criteria. Conclusion: According to the research findings, institutional repository indicators were conceptualized in 6 dimensions of technology, procedure, content, marketing, personnel and user, which serves the analysis of institutional repositories. The result is that the condition of Al-Zahra University repository corresponds to 3/4 standards in terms of standards. And a slight weakness is seen in some areas such as procedure and line and policy and content management and technology and personnel. Which should be carefully reviewed in weak areas and try to improve the quality of the institutional repository such as Spark

COVID-19 Vaccination Among Diverse Population Groups in the Northern Governorates of Iraq

Objectives: The present study was carried out to investigate COVID-19 vaccination coverage among populations of internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and host communities in northern Iraq and the related underlying factors.Methods: Through a cross-sectional study conducted in five governorates in April–May 2022, 4,564 individuals were surveyed. Data were collected through an adapted questionnaire designed to gather data on participants.Results: 4,564 subjects were included (59.55% were 19–45 years old; 54.51% male). 50.48% of the participants (51.49% of host communities, 48.83% of IDPs, and 45.87% of refugees) had been vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 40.84% of participants (42.28% of host communities, 35.75% of IDPs, and 36.14% of refugees) had been vaccinated by two doses, and 1.56% (1.65% of host communities, 0.93% of IDPs, and 1.46% of refugees) were vaccinated with three doses.Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors including age, gender, education, occupation, and nationality could affect vaccination coverage. Moreover, higher acceptance rate of vaccination is associated with belief in vaccine safety and effectiveness and trust in the ability of the vaccine to prevent complications

Effect of Perineal Massage with Ostrich Oil on the Episiotomy and Lacerations in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background: Perineal lacerations resulting from vaginal delivery may cause short and long complications, which lead to some problems in women after the delivery. Ostrich oil is safe for use in skincare and beauty products. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of perineal massage with Ostrich oil on the episiotomy and lacerations in nulliparous women. Materials and Methods: This single‑blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 77 nulliparous women referred to Razi Hospital in Qazvin (Iran) from May to December 2018. After screening of potential participants, 80 out of 105 pregnant women were selected by convenience sampling and were assigned into the intervention and control groups by block randomization technique. In the intervention group, participants received a perineal massage with Ostrich oil in the active phase and the second stage of labor. The rates of episiotomy and perineal laceration were compared between the two groups. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, t-test and Mann-Whitney. Results: Perineal massage with Ostrich oil in the intervention group significantly decreased the rate of episiotomy compared to the control group (2 = 18.32, df = 1, p < 0.001). However, there was no statistically significant difference in perineal lacerations between the two groups. Conclusions: The results revealed that perineal massage with Ostrich oil could be recommended as an effective, safe, and inexpensive method to improve the rate of episiotomy in vaginal delivery. Perineal massage can be performed by midwives in the first and second stages of labor

Effect of Perineal Massage with Ostrich Oil on the Episiotomy and Lacerations in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background: Perineal lacerations resulting from vaginal delivery may cause short and long complications, which lead to some problems in women after the delivery. Ostrich oil is safe for use in skincare and beauty products. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of perineal massage with Ostrich oil on the episiotomy and lacerations in nulliparous women. Materials and Methods: This single‑blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 77 nulliparous women referred to Razi Hospital in Qazvin (Iran) from May to December 2018. After screening of potential participants, 80 out of 105 pregnant women were selected by convenience sampling and were assigned into the intervention and control groups by block randomization technique. In the intervention group, participants received a perineal massage with Ostrich oil in the active phase and the second stage of labor. The rates of episiotomy and perineal laceration were compared between the two groups. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, t-test and Mann-Whitney. Results: Perineal massage with Ostrich oil in the intervention group significantly decreased the rate of episiotomy compared to the control group (2 = 18.32, df = 1, p < 0.001). However, there was no statistically significant difference in perineal lacerations between the two groups. Conclusions: The results revealed that perineal massage with Ostrich oil could be recommended as an effective, safe, and inexpensive method to improve the rate of episiotomy in vaginal delivery. Perineal massage can be performed by midwives in the first and second stages of labor

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS OF GUILAN PROVINCE

Goals: Physical education and health managers of Education offices should pay attention to the improvement of communication skills due to the students’ needs and adopt the right leadership style. This study examined the relationship between leadership style and communication skills in high school physical education teachers in schools of Guilan Province.Method: The method of this study was descriptive correlation. The statistical population was all high school physical education teachers in public Schools of Guilan province. The instrument of this study was the Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-X5) and communication skills Questionnaire (Barton G.E). The collected data were classified by descriptive statistical methods and were analyzed by Pearson’s correlation coefficient, Spearman’s correlation coefficient, and ANOVA (α≤0.05). Results: the results of this study showed that there was a significant relationship between communication skills and transactional and transformational leadership styles in high school physical education teachers of Guilan Province. But there was no significant relationship between communication skills and laissez–faire Leadership.Conclusion: this study concluded that communication skills are as a facilitator, effective, and motivational factor for the leadership styles in physical education teachers.  Article visualizations

Effect of silica Nanoparticles on Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Under Salinity Stress

Application of nanofertilizers is one of the promising methods for increasing resources use efficiency and reducing environmental pollutions. Uncontrolled application of chemical fertilizer and pesticides has caused many problems to human health and domestic animals. Nanofertilizers application could be a suitable way to reduce these problems. Accordingly, in order to assess the silicon nanoparticles effect on some vegetative features of basil under salinity stress, a factorial experiment based on a completely randomized design with three replications was conducted in greenhouse condition. Treatments included different levels of silicon fertilizer (without silicon, normal silicon fertilizer and silicon nanoparticles) and salinity stress (1, 3 and 6 ds/m). Physiological traits (chlorophyll and proline content of leaves) and morphological traits (shoot fresh weight and dry weight) were investigated in this study. Results showed a significant reduction in growth and development indices due to the salinity stress.  Leaf dry and fresh weight reduced by increment in NaCl concentration while significantly (<em>P</em><em>≤</em>0.01) increased with silicon nanoparticles application. The chlorophyll content reduced in salinity stress, but increased by silicon nanoparticles treatment. Proline content increased under salinity stress which was a response to stress. Moreover, proline increased by silicon nanoparticles which was due to tolerance induction in plant. Silicon nanoparticles application reduced the pollution effects originated from salinity in Basil

Estimation of some vital trace elements in patients with acute pancreatitis: a case-control study

Trace elements have an important influence on the living system and play a major role in a variety of processes necessary for life. This case study was conducted as an attempt to expand our knowledge of the relationship between trace elements and their effect on acute pancreatitis. Sixty-five patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis with mean age 43.6 years, along with sixty-five healthy volunteers with a mean age 45.7 years, were included in this study. The obtained results indicated a significant increase in the Cu, Ni and Cr levels, and a significant decrease in the Zn, Mg and Fe levels for acute pancreatitis patients compared with the control group (p &lt;0.001). In addition, a remarkable increase in the Cu/Zn ratio was observed in patients. The current work provides important evidence of correlation between changes in copper and zinc levels and the risk of acute pancreatitis. Also, an increased Cu/Zn ratio may be a useful indication for the diagnosis and monitoring of acute pancreatitis. Moreover, the current study concluded that there is a possible relationship of Mg, Fe, Ni and Cr with acute pancreatitis. Thus, it can be suggested that these elements are reliable to provide indications for warning of the risk of acute pancreatiti