Integer Generalized Splines on the Diamond Graph

In this project we extend previous research on integer splines on graphs, and we use the methods developed on n-cycles to characterize integer splines on the diamond graph. First, we find an explicit module basis consisting of flow-up classes. Then we develop a determinantal criterion for when a given set of splines forms a basis

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice between Medical and Non-Medical Sciences Students about Food Labeling

Background: Considering the significant role of consumers’ awareness about food labels in making healthy food choices, this study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and prac-tice of university students about food labeling.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 332 students aged 18-25 yr in five different academic ma-jors (including Nutrition, Public Health, Health Services Administration, Paramedical and En-gineering) were asked to complete an approved questionnaire contained fifteen questions. The chi-square test was applied to examine the differences across various major groups.Results: 89.2% of the students believed that food labels had effect on nutritional awareness. 77.4% were agreed with the usefulness of the food labels and 79.2% did not feel that nutrition claims on food label were truthful. For 84% of students, the expiry date and storage conditions information were the most important informational cues to appear on the food labels. From 47.6% of students who reported the use of nutrition facts label in their often or always shopping; only 32.3% used the information on labels to fit the food into their daily diet. Surprisingly, fatty acids were the least noteworthy items (1.9%) on nutrition facts labels. Regarding students’ major, there was significant difference in their knowledge, attitude and practice about truth of the nutri-tion claims, using food labels and importance of health claims (P<0.05).Conclusion: Food labels were more useful tools for students and had an effect on their nutri-tional awareness. Designing and implementation of the educational programs in order to increase the level of knowledge about food labels is suggested

Tunability of terahertz random lasers with temperature based on superconducting materials

We theoretically demonstrate the tunabiltiy of terahertz random lasers composed of high temperature superconductorYBCO and ruby layers as active medium. The considered system is a one-dimensional disordered medium made of ruby grain and YBCO. Finite-difference time domain method is used to calculate the emission spectrum and spatial distribution of electric field at different temperatures. Our numerical results reveal that the superconductor based random lasers exhibit large temperature tunability in the terahertz domain. The emission spectrum is significantly temperature dependent, the number of lasing modes and their intensities increase with decreasing temperature. Also, we make some discussion to explain the reason for the observed tunability and the effect of temperature variation on the spatial distribution of the electric field in the disordered active medium

Investigating the story of the appearance of Fazl Loghman in Masnavi and the kingdom that gave bitter fruit to Chakri in Mantiq al-Tair and Rumi's superiority in the artistic development of the story over Attar

In order to critique literary works (comparative literature), the works in question are usually criticized from two different cultures, so according to this type of method, the works created in the same culture can be examined together. He found their commonalities and differences and achieved good results. Although Attar and Sanai have played an important role in determining the intellectual policy and drawing of Rumi's mystical model, Rumi's ability in the art of storytelling and his mystical goals from the results of stories have a high place in literature and educational works, although many stories The works he uses are not in his mind and he has a history in his previous works. (Sanai and Attar) But their goals and final results are different. In this article, an attempt has been made to examine the commonalities and differences of the above story from the perspective of storytelling in order to reveal that Rumi has a higher artistic position than Attar in the art of storytelling

CHARACTERISTICS OF 2017 HOJEDK EARTHQUAKE SEQUENCE IN KERMAN PROVINCE, SOUTHEAST IRAN

Kerman province in southeast Iran, has experienced historical and instrumentally recorded earthquakes. In December 2017, three destructive earthquakes have occurred around Hojedk, in Kerman within 11 days. In this study, first the regional seismotectonics and seismicity is presented. Then, the source mechanisms of main shocks are modeled and the results are compared with the active faults and seismicity pattern is discussed. Moment tensor inversion in time domain is used to obtain the source mechanism of earthquakes. The results indicate that the mechanisms of main shocks and aftershocks are mainly reverse and are in agreement with the trend of tectonic forces as well as the mechanisms of other earthquakes. The epicentral distribution of aftershocks indicates two clusters. The spatial distributions of clusters are in agreement with the epicentral distribution of main shocks. The cluster around the first earthquake in EW cross section has a length 15-20 Km, while the cluster around the second and third has a length about 20-25 Km. The Hojedk earthquakes occurred along the northern extension of previous earthquakes where a kind of seismic gap could be observed and still exists. In 1972, within five days four earthquakes with magnitudes 5.5 to 6.2 occurred in Sefidabeh region in eastern edge of Lut block. In both regions earthquakes have reverse mechanisms and associated with surface ruptures. Thus, it could be concluded that the energy was mainly released with several moderate earthquakes in adjacent faults. In northern extensions of both regions, seismic gaps still could be observed and major earthquakes might occur in future.A província de Kerman, no sudeste do Irã, é uma região que apresenta terremotos históricos registrados. Em dezembro de 2017, três terremotos destrutivos ocorreram em torno de Hojedk, em Kerman, durante o período de 11 dias. Neste estudo, em um primeiro momento é apresentada a sismotectônica regional e a sismicidade dessa região. Em seguida, os mecanismos de origem dos choques principais são modelados e os resultados são comparados com as falhas ativas e o padrão de sismicidade é discutido. A inversão do tensor de momento no tempo é usada para obter o mecanismo de origem dos terremotos. Os resultados indicam que os mecanismos dos principais choques e primários e secundários são principalmente de origem reversa e estão de acordo com a tendência das forças tectônicas, bem como com os mecanismos de outros terremotos. A distribuição epicentral dos tremores secundários indicam dois grupos. As distribuições espaciais em clusters estão de acordo com a distribuição epicentral dos choques principais. O aglomerado em torno do primeiro terremoto na seção transversal EW tem um comprimento de 15-20 Km, enquanto o aglomerado em torno do segundo e terceiro tem um comprimento de cerca de 20-25 Km. Os terremotos de Hojedk ocorreram ao longo da extensão norte do local onde foram registrados terremotos anteriores, onde uma espécie de lacuna sísmica pode ser observada e ainda existente. Em 1972, em cinco dias, quatro terremotos com magnitudes de 5,5 a 6,2 ocorreram na região de Sefidabeh na borda leste do bloco de Lut. Em ambas as regiões, os terremotos têm mecanismos reversos e associados a rupturas de superfície. Assim, pode-se concluir que a energia foi liberada principalmente com vários tremores moderados em falhas adjacentes. Em extensões ao norte de ambas as regiões, lacunas sísmicas ainda podem ser observadas e grandes terremotos podem ocorrer no futuro

Assessing Readiness to Lose Weight among Obese Women Attending the Nutrition Clinic

Background: Assessing individual’s readiness to change and targeting the intervention to the level of readiness may improve successful weight loss rates. This study aimed to assess readiness for weight loss in obese women using the trans theoretical model. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 90 volunteer apparently healthy obese women, in Ardabil, Iran. Participants completed the translated and validated University of Rhode Island Change Assessment questionnaire in their first visit. Subjects were categorized into one of the stages of change based on the highest of four z-transformed scale scores. The readiness to change score was calculated. Results: More than half of the participants were in early stages of weight loss and 24.5% were in the action stage. The readiness score in the precontemplation stage was significantly lower than the other stages, but no significant difference was observed among the contemplation, action and maintenance stages. The significant correlation was observed between the stages of change and waist-to-hip ratio (r=0.33, P<0.05). Conclusion: Obese women attending the nutrition clinic are in different stages to change for weight loss. Understanding person specific stages of change orientates the dietitian to use the most appropriate counseling strategies. Hence the stages and readiness to change should be considered before implementing any intervention in clinical settings for optimal outcomes

CHARACTERISTICS OF 2017 HOJEDK EARTHQUAKE SEQUENCE IN KERMAN PROVINCE, SOUTHEAST IRAN

Kerman province in southeast Iran, has experienced historical and instrumentally recorded earthquakes. In December 2017, three destructive earthquakes have occurred around Hojedk, in Kerman within 11 days. In this study, first the regional seismotectonics and seismicity is presented. Then, the source mechanisms of main shocks are modeled and the results are compared with the active faults and seismicity pattern is discussed. Moment tensor inversion in time domain is used to obtain the source mechanism of earthquakes. The results indicate that the mechanisms of main shocks and aftershocks are mainly reverse and are in agreement with the trend of tectonic forces as well as the mechanisms of other earthquakes. The epicentral distribution of aftershocks indicates two clusters. The spatial distributions of clusters are in agreement with the epicentral distribution of main shocks. The cluster around the first earthquake in EW cross section has a length 15-20 Km, while the cluster around the second and third has a length about 20-25 Km. The Hojedk earthquakes occurred along the northern extension of previous earthquakes where a kind of seismic gap could be observed and still exists. In 1972, within five days four earthquakes with magnitudes 5.5 to 6.2 occurred in Sefidabeh region in eastern edge of Lut block. In both regions earthquakes have reverse mechanisms and associated with surface ruptures. Thus, it could be concluded that the energy was mainly released with several moderate earthquakes in adjacent faults. In northern extensions of both regions, seismic gaps still could be observed and major earthquakes might occur in future.A província de Kerman, no sudeste do Irã, é uma região que apresenta terremotos históricos registrados. Em dezembro de 2017, três terremotos destrutivos ocorreram em torno de Hojedk, em Kerman, durante o período de 11 dias. Neste estudo, em um primeiro momento é apresentada a sismotectônica regional e a sismicidade dessa região. Em seguida, os mecanismos de origem dos choques principais são modelados e os resultados são comparados com as falhas ativas e o padrão de sismicidade é discutido. A inversão do tensor de momento no tempo é usada para obter o mecanismo de origem dos terremotos. Os resultados indicam que os mecanismos dos principais choques e primários e secundários são principalmente de origem reversa e estão de acordo com a tendência das forças tectônicas, bem como com os mecanismos de outros terremotos. A distribuição epicentral dos tremores secundários indicam dois grupos. As distribuições espaciais em clusters estão de acordo com a distribuição epicentral dos choques principais. O aglomerado em torno do primeiro terremoto na seção transversal EW tem um comprimento de 15-20 Km, enquanto o aglomerado em torno do segundo e terceiro tem um comprimento de cerca de 20-25 Km. Os terremotos de Hojedk ocorreram ao longo da extensão norte do local onde foram registrados terremotos anteriores, onde uma espécie de lacuna sísmica pode ser observada e ainda existente. Em 1972, em cinco dias, quatro terremotos com magnitudes de 5,5 a 6,2 ocorreram na região de Sefidabeh na borda leste do bloco de Lut. Em ambas as regiões, os terremotos têm mecanismos reversos e associados a rupturas de superfície. Assim, pode-se concluir que a energia foi liberada principalmente com vários tremores moderados em falhas adjacentes. Em extensões ao norte de ambas as regiões, lacunas sísmicas ainda podem ser observadas e grandes terremotos podem ocorrer no futuro

Effects of different regimens of PGF2α treatment during postpartum on reproductive performance in dairy cows

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos do tratamento pós-parto precoce com PGF2α sobre o desempenho reprodutivo de vacas leiteiras sincronizadas para reprodução controlada por monta natural após o período de espera voluntário. Neste experimento, 120 vacas foram distribuídas em três grupos independentes da presença ou ausência de corpo lúteo. Vacas no grupo PG-14 foram tratadas com PGF2α a partir do 14o dia pós-parto, vacas do grupo PG-28 foram tratadas com PGF2α a partir do 28o dia pós-parto e as vacas do grupo PG-42 não foram tratadas com PGF2α até o final do período de espera voluntário (d42). Após o 42o dia pós-parto as vacas dos três grupos foram tratadas com PGF2α com intervalos de 14 dias até a monta natural após o período de espera voluntário. Os registros dos parâmetros reprodutivos incluíram: dias para o primeiro estro, dias para a primeira cobertura, dias em aberto, serviços por concepção, taxa de concepção, percentagem de animais repetidores de cios e as perdas de gestações. O tratamento precoce com PGF2α, a partir do 14o dia pós-parto reduziu significativamente os dias para o primeiro estro (34,9 ± 0,74, P &lt; 0,003), dias para a primeira cobertura (62,35 ± 1,53, P &lt; 0,04), dias em aberto (117,23 ± 3,1, P&lt;0,001) e o número de serviços por concepção (1,9 ± 0,009, P &lt; 0,02); e o grupo PG-14 apresentou um acréscimo na taxa de concepção (52,5%, P &lt; 0,05). A proporção da síndrome de vacas repetidoras de cios tendeu a ser afetada pelo tratamento com PGF2α a partir do 14o dia pós-parto. A conclusão obtida foi que o tratamento das vacas com PGF2α a partir do 14o dia pós-parto melhorou o desempenho reprodutivo dos animais.The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of early postpartum PGF2α treatment on reproductive performance in dairy cows synchronized with targeted breeding and natural mating after voluntary waiting period. In this experiment, 120 cows were assigned to three groups irrespective of presence or absence of luteal tissue. Cows in PG-14 group were treated with PGF2α from day 14 postpartum, cows in PG-28 group were treated with PGF2α from day 28 postpartum and cows in PG-42 group were not treated with PGF2α until the end of voluntary waiting period (d 42). After day 42 postpartum, cows in three groups were treated with PGF2α within 14-day intervals until natural mating after voluntary waiting period. Recorded reproductive parameters included days to first heat, days to first mating, days open, service per conception, conception rate, percentage of repeat breeder animals and pregnancy loss. Early PGF2α treatment from day 14 postpartum significantly decreased days to first estrus (34.9 ± 0.74, P &lt; 0.003), days to first mating (62.35 ± 1.53, P &lt; 0.04), days open (117.23 ± 3.1, P &lt; 0.001) and service per conception (1.9 ± 0.09, P &lt; 0.02); and PG-14 group presented increased conception rate (52.5%, P &lt; 0.05). The proportion of repeat breeder syndrome tended to be affected by treatment with PGF2α from day 14 postpartum. In conclusion, treatment of cows with PGF2α from day 14 postpartum improved reproductive performance.