Biphasic calcium phosphates (BCP) of hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) as bone substitutes: Importance of physicochemical characterizations in biomaterials studies

AbstractThe data presented in this article are related to the research article entitled “Biphasic calcium phosphates bioceramics (HA/TCP): Concept, physicochemical properties and the impact of standardization of study protocols in biomaterials research” [1]. This article provides in depth study of BCP bone substitutes as valuable option in the field of tissue engineering. However, there are discrepancies in the literature regarding the ideal physicochemical properties of BCP and the ideal balance between different phase compositions for enhanced bone tissue engineering (M. Ebrahimi, M.G. Botelho, S.V. Dorozhkin, 2016; M. Ebrahimi, P. Pripatnanont, S. Suttapreyasri, N. Monmaturapoj, 2014) [1,2]. This is found to be mainly because of improper characterization of BCP bioceramics in basic studies and lack of standard study protocols in in vitro and in vivo research. This data article along with original article provide the basic data required for ideal characterization of BCP and other bioceramics in an attempt to provide basic standardized protocols for future studies

The Pulse of Connection: Trust and Confidentiality in Internal Coaching Dynamics

Internal coaching is growing in popularity across various industries and sectors, either as a standalone resource or in conjunction with external coaching and other relevant programs and initiatives. Despite the growing popularity and reported benefits, there is a substantial dearth of research on the dynamics of “internal coaching” relationships, making it one of the least explored areas in organizational coaching literature. This paper contributes to addressing the research gap by presenting the outcomes of a study that explores the coach–client relationship and captures perspectives from internal coaches, external coaches, managers, and, notably, coachees, also known as coaching clients. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study is a segment of a larger research project and focuses specifically on a subset of data that is relevant to the objective of this paper. Informed by a comprehensive literature review and insights from scholars and practitioners, including an exploration of the working alliance in therapy, the results of this study underscore the critical significance of confidentiality and trust in internal coaching, and its findings contribute to enhancing our understanding of internal coaching dynamics, offering guidance for the development of more effective internal coaching programs or the improvement of existing strategies

Genetic analysis of morpho-physiological characteristics of sunflower under stress and Non-stress drought conditions

Estudar a combinabilidade geral e específica das linhas sob condições de irrigação favoráveis e limitadas é essencial para utilizar os pais na criação de novas variedades híbridas. Além disso, o tipo de tendências genéticas pode ser eficaz na determinação dos métodos corretivos adequados e na previsão da taxa de desenvolvimento genético derivada da escolha. Para alcançar o objetivo desejado, cinco linhas CMS e quatro linhas restauradoras (testador) foram cruzadas em uma linha × Esquema testador para analisar habilidades de combinação gerais e específicas e efeitos gênicos no girassol para algumas características agronômicas e fisiológicas. Os híbridos foram avaliados em um delineamento de blocos completos casualizados, com três repetições sob condições ótimas e limitadas de água nas estações de Agricultura, Khoy, Irã, durante 2017 e 2018. Os resultados da análise simples de variância em condições ótimas e limitadas para todas as características, incluindo o peso de 1000 sementes, % de massa de videira, rendimento de grãos, produção de óleo, foram significativos para todas as características. Além disso, os resultados da análise de variância combinada para diferentes características em condições ótimas mostraram que a média quadrática, exceto para as características de% RWC nas condições limitadas de altura de planta, diâmetro de cabeça, número de sementes por cabeça, peso de 1.000 sementes, prolina enzima catalase, enzima superóxido dismutase, clorofila a, clorofila b, rendimento de grãos e produção de óleo foram significativos. Os resultados da análise de variância dos dados indicaram que a combinação geral para linhas e testador foi significativa, bem como a capacidade de combinação específica (linha × testador) para a maioria das características. Com base na capacidade de combinação AGK30 e AGK44, os testadores RGHK25, RGHK50 e (RGHK50 × RGHK56) e (RGHK56 × AGK44) foram identificados como a linha mais adequada para o teste híbrido em ambas as condições.El estudio de la combinabilidad general y específica de las líneas en condiciones favorables y limitadas de irrigación es esencial para utilizar a los padres en la creación de nuevas variedades híbridas. Además, el tipo de tendencias genéticas puede ser eficaz para determinar los métodos correctivos adecuados y para pronosticar la tasa de desarrollo genético derivado de la elección. Para lograr el objetivo deseado, se cruzaron cinco líneas CMS y cuatro líneas restauradoras (probador) en un esquema línea x probador para analizar capacidades de combinación generales y específicas y efectos de genes en girasol para algunos rasgos agronómicos y fisiológicos. Los híbridos se evaluaron en un diseño de bloques completos al azar, con tres repeticiones en condiciones de agua óptimas y limitadas en la Estación de Investigación Agrícola, Khoy, Irán durante las temporadas de crecimiento de 2017 y 2018. Los resultados del análisis simple de la varianza en condiciones óptimas y limitadas para todas las características, incluido el peso de 1000 semillas,% RWC, rendimiento de grano, rendimiento de aceite fueron significativos para todas las características. Además, los resultados del análisis combinado de varianza para diferentes características en condiciones óptimas mostraron que el cuadrado medio, excepto el% de características de RWC en las condiciones limitadas para altura de planta, diámetro de la cabeza, número de semillas por cabeza, 1000 semillas de peso, prolina La enzima catalasa, la enzima superóxido dismutasa, la clorofila A, la clorofila B, el rendimiento de grano y el rendimiento de aceite fueron significativos. los resultados del análisis de varianza de los datos indicaron que la combinabilidad general para las líneas y el probador fue significativa, así como la capacidad de combinación específica (línea x probador) para la mayoría de los rasgos. Sobre la base de la capacidad de combinación AGK30 y AGK44, el probador RGHK25, RGHK50 y (RGHK50 × RGHK56) y (RGHK56 × AGK44) se identificaron como la línea más adecuada para la prueba híbrida en ambas condiciones.Studying the general and specific combinability of the lines under the favorable and limited irrigational conditions is essential to utilize the parents in creating new hybrid varieties. Furthermore, the type of genetic trends can be effective in determining the suitable corrective methods and in forecasting the rate of genetic development stemmed from the choicemade.To achieve the desired goal five CMS lines and four restorer lines (tester) were crossed in a line × tester scheme in order to analyze general and specific combining abilities and gene effects on sunflower for some agronomic and physiologic traits. Hybrids were evaluated in a randomized complete block design, with three replications under optimum and limited water conditions in the Agriculture Research Station, Khoy, Iran during 2017 and 2018growing seasons. The results of simple analysis of variance in optimum and limited conditions for all traits including 1000 seed weight, %RWC, grain yield, oil yield were significant for all traits. In addition, the results of combined analysis of variance for different traits in optimal conditions showed that the mean square, except for the %RWC traits in the limited conditions for plant height, head diameter, number of seeds per head, 1000 seed weight, proline, catalase enzyme, superoxide dismutase enzyme , Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, grain yield and oil yield were significant. results of data variance analysis indicated that the general combinability for lines and tester was significant, as well as the specific combining ability (line×tester) for most traits. Based on the AGK30 and AGK44 combining ability, the RGHK25, RGHK50 and (RGHK50 ×RGHK56) and the (RGHK56 × AGK44) tester were identified as the most suitable line for the hybrid test in both conditions

Relationship between empowerment with dimensions of quality of life and some related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Shahroud city, 2013

زمینه و هدف: تغییر رویکرد سنتی به توانمندسازی در آموزش و مراقبت بیماران دیابتی می تواند با ایجاد بستر مناسب، زمینه ساز بهبود خود مراقبتی و وضعیت سلامتی در بیماران دیابتی باشد. مطالعه حاضر با هدف تعیین ارتباط توانمندی با ابعاد کیفیت زندگی و برخی عوامل مرتبط با آن در بیماران مبتلا به دیابت نوع 2 انجام شد. روش بررسی: این مطالعه توصیفی تحلیلی در سال 1392 بر روی 156 بیمار مبتلا به دیابت نوع 2 در شهرستان شاهرود انجام شد. با استفاده از فرم اطلاعات دموگرافیک، پرسشنامه سنجش توانمندی (DES-28) و پرسشنامه کیفیت زندگی مختص بیماران دیابتی، ارتباط بین توانمندی بیمارن با ابعاد کیفیت زندگی و برخی عوامل مرتبط با آن ارزیابی و سنجیده شد. یافته ها: میانگین نمره توانمندی بیماران 84/16 ±56/82 بود. بین توانمندی بیماران با تمام ابعاد کیفیت زندگی آن ها همبستگی مثبت و معنی‌داری وجود داشت (05/

Studying the correlation between the personality traits of parents having autistic children and the severity of autism in their children

The current research aims to determine the correlation between the personal traits of parents having autistic children and the severity of autism in their children. The research design is correlative and the population includes all of the parents having autistic children in age range of 4-11 who visit the Zehne Ziba clinic or Tehran Autism Society, school for exceptional children in Babol, and Treatment and Rehabilitation Center of Khorshid Amol in 2013. Among these parents 40 individuals were chosen as the sample by the use of available sampling. Tools used in this research are two questionnaires of NEO personality inventory (FFI) and Autism spectrum Quotient. The Pearson correlation statistical method and multivariate regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results showed that personality traits of mother and father significantly affect the changes in the severity of autism, in other words the variables of personality traits of mother and father have the power for predicting the severity of autism in children. Based on the stated findings we could consider these findings along with the existence of a correlation between the personality trait of parents and the autism disease, which means that the personality traits of parents affect the autistic children and the children affect the personality traits of parents as well. This effect could be through genetics, modeling, learning or the effect of these factors on the environment

Studying the correlation between the personality traits of parents having autistic children and the severity of autism in their children

The current research aims to determine the correlation between the personal traits of parents having autistic children and the severity of autism in their children. The research design is correlative and the population includes all of the parents having autistic children in age range of 4-11 who visit the Zehne Ziba clinic or Tehran Autism Society, school for exceptional children in Babol, and Treatment and Rehabilitation Center of Khorshid Amol in 2013. Among these parents 40 individuals were chosen as the sample by the use of available sampling. Tools used in this research are two questionnaires of NEO personality inventory (FFI) and Autism spectrum Quotient. The Pearson correlation statistical method and multivariate regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results showed that personality traits of mother and father significantly affect the changes in the severity of autism, in other words the variables of personality traits of mother and father have the power for predicting the severity of autism in children. Based on the stated findings we could consider these findings along with the existence of a correlation between the personality trait of parents and the autism disease, which means that the personality traits of parents affect the autistic children and the children affect the personality traits of parents as well. This effect could be through genetics, modeling, learning or the effect of these factors on the environment

Improving the Adoptability of a Mobile Service: A Case Study

Mobile technologies are penetrating into everyday lives of people and are providing miscellaneous services on the mobile device for users. Most of researches in this area have been done after the introduction of the service to the market. In this tough market, service providers need to know exactly which elements of their services or technologies can be improved before final stage of development and surely before launching the application or service. This article studies intentions to use a service, through a mobile application, for possible improvements in adoptability of the service. The Nysveen et al’s integrated model (2005) has been utilized for conducting the research and data was collected over a survey study. Such insights allow mobile service providers and mobile marketers to create more customized services. This paper concludes with both theoretical and practical implications and limitations of the study results

Finding rules for audit opinions prediction through data mining methods

Nowadays data mining, which is used in various accounting and financial applications, has received a great deal of attention. One of these applications is predicting and identifying the audit opinion type. The objective of research is to help auditors identify audit opinions by using a support vector machine from data mining methods. The system receives the data from financial reports and identifies the type of audit opinions. This approach combine support vector machine with a decision tree that can understand and interpret the obtained results. In this paper, a novel approach for rule extraction from support vector machine and decision tree is presented and its application is shown in the prediction of audit opinions. The research result is 30 rules that predict the audit opinions

Finding rules for audit opinions prediction through data mining methods

Nowadays data mining, which is used in various accounting and financial applications, has received a great deal of attention. One of these applications is predicting and identifying the audit opinion type. The objective of research is to help auditors identify audit opinions by using a support vector machine from data mining methods. The system receives the data from financial reports and identifies the type of audit opinions. This approach combine support vector machine with a decision tree that can understand and interpret the obtained results. In this paper, a novel approach for rule extraction from support vector machine and decision tree is presented and its application is shown in the prediction of audit opinions. The research result is 30 rules that predict the audit opinions