Mobile App Fingerprinting through Automata Learning and Machine Learning

Application fingerprinting is crucial in network management and security to provide the best Quality of Service (QoS). To generate fingerprints for applications, we use an automata learning algorithm to observe the temporal order among destination-related features of network traffic and create a language as a fingerprint. We label fingerprints through machine learning classifiers. We propose our approach in a framework called ML-NetLang for fingerprinting mobile applications from encrypted network traffic. Our evaluation achieves an average accuracy of 95% for Android and iOS applications. ML-NetLang outperforms comparable state-of-the-art techniques using behavioral-based, correlation-based, and machine-learning solutions.</p

The relationship between warm and cold temperament and dysmenorrhea

Background Dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation is one of the most important common health problems in women. Improving temperament could decrease painful menstruation by decreasing menstrual blood flow. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between warm and cold temperament and dysmenorrhea among Iranian female students. Methods This is a cross-sectional analytical study which was conducted on 112 nursing and midwifery female students. The data were obtained by two questionnaires. The first questionnaire contained questions about the general characteristics of the participants, obstetrical information and menstruation pattern (including bleeding severity) and pain ruler. Finally, the data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 using mean, standard deviation) and chi-square. P-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results The mean age of participants was 20.26 ± 0.91 and the average May be number of consumed pads was 3.25 ± 1.42. Pain had been started less than one year after the onset of the first menstruation (46.4% of participants), 1–3 years after onset of menstruation (17.9%), and more than three years after onset of menstruation (35.7%). Also, the results of this study revealed a significant relationship between pain severity and temperament, in addition, severe dysmenorrhea was seen in 66.7% of people with cold temperament (p = 0.001) Conclusion The results of this study showed that the pain is more observable in cold temperament group, therefore we can empower the gynecologists, midwives and nurses in this field by practical training for them and accordingly contribute to reduce the use of chemical drugs by women with primary dysmenorrhea as well as increasing their efficacy in daily activities and improving their quality of life and their physical and mental health. Keywords: Painful menstruationCold temperamentWarm temperamentIra

How Does Voxel Size of Cone-beam Computed Tomography Effect Accurate Detection of Root Strip Perforations

Introduction: Our study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of different voxel sizes for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) when detecting strip perforations of variable sizes. We used 0.2 and 0.3 mm3 voxel for detecting root strip perforations. Methods and Materials: This was an in vitro study conducted on 155 extracted humans' mandibular first molars. The teeth were randomly divided into five groups (n=31). Perforation were not induced in the control group. In the remaining four groups, strip perforations of 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 mm diameters were created in the mesiolingual canal using #3 Gates Glidden drills. The CBCT scans were taken first with a 12×9 cm field of view (FOV), 90 kVp, 4 mA, and 0.2 mm3 voxel size for 24 sec and then with a 12×9 cm FOV, 90 kVp, 2 mA, and 0.3 mm3 voxel size for another 24 sec. Two observers evaluated the images and reported the largest diameter of perforations. The results were compared with the gold standard values (determined by an electronic digital caliper) using statistical methods, including the kappa coefficient and generalized estimating equation (P&lt;0.05). Results: Based on the findings of our study, the inter-observer agreement ranged from 58-100%, while the intra-observer agreement was reported to be around 100%. The difference in accuracy between 0.2 and 0.3 mm3 voxel sizes was not statistically significant (P&gt;0.05). In addition, the accuracy of detecting different perforation sizes in the CBCT did not follow a specific pattern.&nbsp; Conclusion: This in vitro study showed that CBCT is a reliable diagnostic tool, and even in lower dosages of 0.3 mm3 voxel size, image resolution and diagnostic accuracy was not affected. Moreover, smaller root perforations could be detected as accurately as larger ones with CBCT

Performance evaluation of services quality in higher education institutions using modified SERVQUAL approach with grey analytic hierarchy process (G-AHP) and multilevel grey evaluation

In today’s climate of fierce competition, there is a necessity to pay especial attention on customer demands either in manufacturing or service sector. Managers in service sector are under pressure in terms of environmental factors, they focus on customers’ satisfaction and this has led to the continuous improvement in the performance of service organizations. Meanwhile, customers’ expectations should be properly understood and measured. There have been various efforts to measure the quality of services using the SERVQUAL model. In this study, we try to investigate the concepts and factors influencing the quality of services according to modified SERVQUAL model and then utilize the proposed model of Grey Analytic Hierarchy Process (G-AHP) and Multilevel Grey Evaluation in order to evaluate the quality of services in the framework of Grey Systems Theory (GST). In order to propose our method, we will conduct a case study of the performance of service quality in higher education institutions of Isfahan-Iran

Quality of Life of Elderly Living in Nursing Homes in Shahrekord

Background & Aim: Increasing elderly population has led to increased attention to the concepts of health and quality of life in the past decades. The present study aimed to determine The Relationship of Socioeconomic Factors and quality of life among elderly living in nursing homes in Shahrekord. Materials & Methods: The present research was a descriptive-analytical study which was conducted on 254 elderly of living in nursing homes in Shahrekord. The participants were selected using Convenience sampling. The required data were collected through a two-part questionnaire (demographic variables, LEIPAD questionnaire) and then statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics and analytical tests (Pearson correlation and ANOVA analysis) in SPSS-18. Results: The age of 43.3% of the elderly was 60-70 years. Based on the results, the mean score of quality of life for men was 64.25±17.05 and women 46.23±17.64. There is a direct and significant relationship between the mean score of quality of life and sex and economic status (p=0.001). Conclusion: The results showed that the elderly had a medium of quality of life. it is necessary to have a approach to help elder people to advance and maintain public health and quality of life. Keywords: Socioeconomic Factors, Quality of Life, Elder Peopl

Modification of the Coefficients of some Equations for Estimation of Evapotranspiration of the Reference Plant

Iran is located in the arid and semi-arid belt of the world, which is characterized by low rainfall, thunderstorms, flood flows, and high evapotranspiration. Therefore, quantitative evaluation of evapotranspiration on a regional scale is necessary for water resources management, crop production, and environmental assessments in irrigated lands. In this study, to estimate ETo in four synoptic stations with arid, semi-arid, humid, and semi-humid climates, meteorological data such as temperature, net radiation, relative humidity, and wind speed were used for 1990-2010. Potational evapotranspiration was calculated using 5 different methods, including Hargreaves-Samani, Blaney-Criddle, Priestly-Tailor, Turc, and Makkink, besides, the standard FAO-56 was used (because there was no Lysimetric regionally data) to evaluate the applied formulas. In order to evaluate these methods, were used the mean absolute error (MAE), root mean squared error (RMSE), mean bias error (MBE), correlation coefficient (r), Nash -Satclif index (N.S). Based on these indices, Blaney-Criddle method, after the FAO-56 method, which was used as the basis, was selected as the superior method for the four climates in Iran

Correlation between Methylation and Expression Level of P15 and P16 Genes during Differentiation of Cord Blood Stem Cells into Erythroid Lineage Mediated by Erythropoietin

Background: Several influential factors such as transcription factors and intracellular signaling components are involved in differentiation of stem cells into a specific lineage. P15 and p16 proteins are among these factors. Accumulating evidences has introduced the epigenetic as a master regulator of these factors during lineage specification. The main objective of this study is to determine the correlation between the expression level and methylation pattern of P15 and P16 genes in erythroid lineage after in vitro differentiation by erythropoietin (EPO).Materials and Methods: The purified and expanded CD34+ cord blood stem cells were differentiated into erythroid lineage in the presence of EPO. DNA was isolated from both cord blood stem cells and differentiated cells. The Real-Time PCR performed using cDNA and the isolated DNA was used in methylation Specific PCR (MSP) reaction for methylation pattern analysis in both pre and post differentiation stages.Results: The study demonstrated that P15 and P16 genes have partial methylation after erythroid differentiation by EPO. The Expression of P15 gene was higher after differentiation and the expression of P16 gene had a slightly decreased level in post differentiation stage.Conclusion: Significant increase in P15 gene expression after differentiation to erythroid lineage, suggests the remarkable efficacy of this gene in erythroid function. According to upregulation of P15 gene after differentiation despite unchanged methylation status and slight down regulation of P16 gene with slight hyper-methylation of the gene it can be suggested that although the methylation can affects the expression level of P16 gene, the P15 gene is not affected by this mechanism during erythroid differentiation mediated by EPO

Effects of chromium supplementation on blood pressure, body mass index, liver function enzymes and malondialdehyde in patients with type 2 diabetes:A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Several studies reported beneficial effects of chromium supplementation for management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The present study aimed to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of chromium supplementation on blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), liver function enzymes and malondialdehyde (MDA) in patients with T2DM. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were searched up to 15 November 2020 with no language and time restriction. RCTs that reported the effects of chromium supplementation on blood pressure, BMI, liver function enzymes and MDA in patients with T2DM were included. A random-effects model was used to compute weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). Between-study heterogeneity was assessed by Cochran's Q test and quantified by I2 statistic. Results: Of 3586 publications, 15 RCTs were included for the meta-analysis. Pooled effect sizes indicated that chromium significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (WMD): -2.36 mmHg, 95 % CI: −4.14, −0.60; P = 0.008), and MDA (WMD: −0.55 umol/l, 95 % CI: −0.96, −0.14; P = 0.008). However, chromium supplementation did not significantly affect BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Meta-regression analysis did not show significant linear relationship between dose of chromium and change in BMI (p = 0.412), SBP (p = 0. 319), DBP (p = 0.102), ALT (p = 0.923), AST (p = 0.986) and MDA (p = 0.055). Conclusion: The present systematic review and meta-analysis shows that supplementation with chromium at dose of 200–1000 μg/day may reduce DBP and MDA in T2DM patients

Nursing Students’ Competency to Attend Disaster Situations: A Study in Western Iran

Objective: The disaster preparedness of nurses is important as nurses are members of a health care team that needs to work systematically and collaboratively in all conditions. Although education and training naturally underpin effective practice, disaster nursing education is rarely provided to nurses in Iran. Because disaster situations, by definition, overwhelm health services, it is likely that nursing students will be required to join their colleagues in the response. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the competency of nursing students to attend disaster situations. Methods: This descriptive, analytical study was conducted in western Iran in 2020. A total of 70 nursing students in the fourth (final) year of their undergraduate nursing education entered the study by a census sampling method. Data collection was undertaken using a validated disaster competency assessment questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY) with descriptive and analytic tests. Results: The mean age of participants was 21.4 ± 2.14 and 57.1% of them were women; 45 participants (64.3%) had received no disaster-related training, and 88.6% had no history of participating in disaster exercises. The total score for nursing students' competence was 125.58 ± 14.19. There was a significant relationship between the mean score of nursing competence in response to disasters and student history of participating in an exercise and training course (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Students' competence in disaster situations is poor. Awareness of the competence condition of nurses is the first step to improve their preparedness as the most key members of the disaster health team. Conducting disaster-related training may be appropriate. The results of this study can provide evidence for the development of educational policies in disaster nursing education