Data ontherelationshipbetweenbromide contentandtheformationpotential of THMs,HAAs,andHANsuponchlorination and monochloraminationofKaroon Riverwater,Iran

This dataarticlereportstherelationshipbetweenofthebromide ion concentrationandtheformationpotentialofdisinfectant byproducts(DBPs)including,trihalomethanes(THMs),haloacetic acids (HAAs),andhaloacetonitriles(HANs)uponchlorinationand monochloramination oftherawwaterofKaroonRiverwaterin Iran.Watersampleswerecollectedatanintakeofadrinkingwater treatment plantduringJuly2014.Alltestswereperformedintri- plicate (n¼3) andthemeanofthreemeasurementsreported herein. ThedataoftheformationpotentialofDBPswasdeter- mined underdifferentbromideionscontent.Thedatashowthe relationship betweenbromideconcentrationandDBPsformation that willbeusefulinthefuturemanagement,operationanddesign of watertreatmentplants. & 2016TheAuthors.PublishedbyElsevierInc.Thisisanopen access articleundertheCCBYlicens

Bridging the Gap: Access to Labour Markets for Refugees

The purpose of this study is to explore social and financial services for newcomers, particularly Syrian and Afghan refugees among others that builds upon their existing work skills, their prior training and their lived experiences, as part of fostering integration into the labour market of their new country. This study is designed to examine the ways in which newcomers are currently mentored, served, and supported as they seek employment opportunities. The main question is "How can we help newcomers to integrate more fully into the economy of the community where they have settled?

Study the principles and concepts of international environmental law

Almost all principles of international environmental law are used in order to proof the concept of sustainable development: Sovereignty principle over natural resources, principle of commitment to collaboration, informing and assistance in environmental emergency situations, The principle of protection and preserving of the environment, principle of obligation to pay compensation by polluting the environment, Precautionary principle and the principle of prevention. Although they have different degrees of binding, this principle must be viewed in a single set, because each principle completes the other. The concept of sustainable development is seen, directly and explicitly, among concepts of international environmental law more than the principles. This research examines the principles in addition to the concepts relating to sustainable development in international environmental law

Deep Learning Methods for Estimation of Elasticity and Backscatter Quantitative Ultrasound

Ultrasound (US) imaging is increasingly attracting the attention of both academic and industrial researchers due to being a real-time and nonionizing imaging modality. It is also less expensive and more portable compared to other medical imaging techniques. However, the granular appearance hinders the interpretation of US images, hindering its wider adoption. This granular appearance (also referred to as speckles) arises from the backscattered echo from microstructural components smaller than the ultrasound wavelength, which are called scatterers. While significant effort has been undertaken to reduce the appearance of speckles, they contain scatterer properties that are highly correlated with the microstructure of the tissue that can be employed to diagnose different types of disease. There are many properties that can be extracted from speckles that are clinically valuable, such as the elasticity and organization of scatterers. Analyzing the motion of scatterers in the presence of an internal or external force can be used to obtain the elastic properties of the tissue. The technique is called elastography and has been widely used to characterize the tissue. Estimating the scatterer organization (scatterer number density and coherent to diffuse scattering power) is also crucial as it provides information about tissue microstructure and potentially aids in disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring. This thesis proposes several deep learning-based methods to facilitate and improve the estimation of speckle motion and scatterer properties, potentially simplifying the interpretation of US images. In particular, we propose new methods for displacement estimation in Chapters 2 to 6 and introduce novel techniques in Chapters 7 to 11 to quantify scatterers’ number density and organization

Physical ability of people with rheumatoid arthritis and age-sex matched controls to use four commonly prescribed inhaler devices

Background Respiratory disease is a common co-morbidity with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA commonly affects the hands, but there is little research investigating whether these patients are physically able to operate inhalers. Aim To compare the physical ability of people with and without RA to use four commonly prescribed inhaler devices (pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI), Easi-Breathe ®, HandiHaler ® and Turbohaler ®). Methods Adults with RA and an equal number of age-sex matched controls were observed using placebo inhaler devices. Maximum inhalation flow rate was measured with an In-Check Dial device. Dichotomous data were compared (RA versus control) using Fisher's exact test. Results Thirty four participants were recruited for each group. For all inhalers, fewer participants with RA were able to complete all the steps necessary to operate the device: pMDI (50% vs. 91%), Easi-Breathe ® (77% vs. 97%), HandiHaler ® (15% vs. 94%) and Turbohaler ® (85% vs. 100%). This difference was significant (p &lt;.05) for the pMDI, Easi-Breathe ® and HandiHaler ®. Significantly fewer people (p &lt;.05) with RA were able to depress the pMDI canister, or to complete three steps in the operation of the Handihaler ® (open the dust cap, remove the capsule from its blister, pierce the capsule). Only one participant (RA group) was unable to achieve the minimum flow rates required to operate the Turbohaler ® and HandiHaler ® (p = 1.000). Conclusions People with RA have varying physical abilities to use inhalers effectively. A person-centred approach is required to assess which inhaler device is appropriate for each individual patient. </p

Fluoride ionadsorptionontopalmstone: Optimizationthroughresponsesurface methodology,isotherm,andadsorbent characteristicsdata

In somepartoftheworld,groundwatersourcecanbecomeunsafe for drinkingduetothehighconcentrationof fluoride ions[1]. The low costandfacile-producedadsorbentlikepalmstonecould effectivelyremoved fluoride ionsthroughadsorptionprocess.In this dataset,theinfluence of fluoride ionconcentration,solution pH, adsorbentdosage,andcontacttimeon fluoride ionadsorption by palmstoneswastestedbycentralcompositedesign(CCD) under responsesurfacemethodology(RSM).Thedatastonecar- bonized adsorbentwaspreparedbyasimpleandfacilemethodat relativelylowtemperatureof250 °C during3h.Theadsorbenthad the mainfunctionalgroupsofO–H, –OH, Si–H, C¼O, N¼O, C–C, C– OR, C–H, andC–Br onitssurface.Attheoptimizedconditions obtained byRSM,about84.78%of fluoride ionwasremovedusing the adsorbent.TheLangmuirisothermwassuitableforcorrelation of equilibriumdata(maximumadsorptioncapacity¼ 3.95 mg/g). Overall,thedataofferafacileadsorbenttowaterandwastewater workswhichfacetohighlevelof fluoride water/wastewater content

Relationship Between Quality of Life and Depression in Pregnant Women

Background: Quality of life differs for different people in different situations and is related to one's self-satisfaction with life. Quality of life is affected by health status. Objectives: The current study examined the relationship between quality of life and depression in pregnant women in Kashan city. Patients and Methods: A Case - control study was performed on 112 depressed pregnant women (Case Group) and 353 Non-depressed pregnant women (Control Group) who referred to the prenatal health care centers of Kashan University of Medical Sciences .They completed Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) to assess the quality of life and the Beck Depression Inventory to assess the level of depressive symptoms. T-test, chi-square and Pearson correlation coefficient statistical tests were used for data analysis. Results: The findings showed that there was an inverse relationship between quality of life and depression in pregnancy (P = 0.0001). Average scores in all eight domains of quality of life were significantly lower in depressed pregnant women compared to non- depressed women. The strongest relationship was observed between depression and vitality (r =-0.52, P = 0.0001), mental health (r = -0.50, P = 0.001) and social functioning (r =-0.38, P = 0.001). Conclusion: Depressed pregnant women had a lower quality of life. The proper management of depression during pregnancy can improve the quality of life in women. It is recommended that antenatal services integrate screening for depression into routine antenatal care

Urinary arsenic, cadmium, manganese, nickel, and vanadium levels of schoolchildren in the vicinity of the industrialised area of Asaluyeh, Iran

Asaluyeh is one of the most heavily industrialised areas in the world where gas, petrochemical, and many downstream industries are located. This study aims to survey the biomonitoring of four metals and one metalloid in children living in the vicinity of Asaluyeh area. To do this, we analysed the creatinine-adjusted urinary levels of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), and nickel (Ni) in 184 elementary schoolchildren (99 boys and 85 girls) living in Asaluyeh and compared them with a reference population. The comparisons were done for two seasons (spring and fall). The results showed that in the case area (Asaluyeh), the levels of As, V, Mn, and Ni were significantly higher and that of Cd was not significantly higher than the reference city for both seasons. The mean concentration of metal(loid)s in Asaluyeh (case) and Sadabad (reference) area as μg g−1 creatinine was As 2.90 and 2.24, V 0.06 and 0.03, Mn 0.28 and 0.25, Ni 0.54 and 0.29, and Cd 0.31 and 0.28 in spring and As 3.08 and 2.28, V 0.07 and 0.03, Mn 0.30 and 0.26, Ni 0.91 and 0.30, and Cd 0.36 and 0.31 in the fall. Seasonal variations played a key role in determining urinary metal(loid) concentration, as we saw the significant level of As, Cd, V, and Ni in fall than in spring. With regard to the impact of gender on the absorption and accumulation of urinary metal(loid)s, boys showed higher levels of the studied elements, especially for As, than girls as outdoor activities are more popular among boys. Due to the values being lower than those reported in literature, more research is needed on various population groups and other exposure sources in order to judge whether living in the vicinity of the gas and petrochemical industries in Asaluyeh is a threat to nearby residents

The effect of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on growth indices of healthy neonates

Abstract Therapeutic touch is emphasized by healthcare professionals for improvement of neonates' growth and development. However, inconsistencies exist regarding effects and methods of massage in neonates. The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess and comprise intervention and control groups regarding the effects of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) by mothers on growth indices of healthy term neonates. Sixty healthy term neonates were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. Mothers of neonates in the experimental group were trained to perform TKS for their newborns at home before feeding for at least 28 consecutive days, two times a day, and 15 min each time. Neonates in the control group were not required to receive this intervention. The neonates’ growth indices were measured within 24 h after birth, and then at days 14 and 28. During the study and the three consecutive measurements, no significant difference was found between the mean weights, heights, and head circumferences of the neonates in the two groups (p > 0.05). Keywords: Tactile-kinesthetic stimulation Growth indices Neonates Mother's touc

Data onmetalsbiomonitoringinthebody of schoolchildreninthevicinityofaheavily industrialized site

This dataisobtainedfromanalyzingtheconcentrationofmetals include Al,Co,Cr,Cu,Fe,Mo,Pb,andZnintheurineofschool- children inAsalouyehcityinvicinitytoaheavilyindustrializedsite and comparisonwithareferencecity.Thesignificance ofsex groups onurinemetallevelwasevaluatedthroughthisdata.The urinary contentofmetalswasmeasuredbyinductivelycoupled plasma atomicemissionspectroscopy(ICP-OES).Statisticalanalyze of dataweredonebyMann–Whitney test.Thehereinpresented date couldbeneficial forhealthassessmentofgasandpetro- chemical companies