Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch

Emotional Use of AI Chatbots Scale (EUACS): English Version

The Emotional Use of AI Chatbots Scale (EUACS) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess emotional dependency and emotional attachment toward AI chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, Gemini, Grok). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Stro...

Harnessing nanomedicine for breast cancer therapy through the immunomodulatory activity of BCc1

Although BCc1 represents a novel nanochelating-based nanomedicine, its route- and dose-dependent impacts on mammary oncogenesis, immunoregulation, and non-coding RNA (ncRNA) dynamics remain poorly defined. Here, female BALB/c mice bearing subcutaneous 4T1 mammary carcinomas were...

Green synthesis of functionalized CuO, ZnO and Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles using medicinal plant extracts for early seedling growth evaluation

Abstract Phytochemical compounds are among the most widely used natural materials and have attracted much attention in recent years in various fields and industries. In biological applications, they can be used as preservatives and antifungals. This study investigated the effect...

Ultra-processed food consumption (NOVA index) and the odds of diabetic nephropathy in women: a case-control study

diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Dietary factors, particularly unhealthy food consumption, may contribute to kidney dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the association between the NO...

Altered expression of ZAP70 and lnc-FAHD2B-3 in colorectal polyps: an exploratory molecular study

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health concern that often develops from precursor lesions, particularly adenomatous colorectal polyps. However, the molecular alterations associated with early colorectal neoplasia remain incompletely understood. ZAP70, a signaling molecu...

Passing the torch in knowledge-based SMEs: a dual-level moderated mediation analysis of business transfer readiness

Purpose The growing number of entrepreneurs exiting businesses is at risk for destroying small knowledge-based enterprises (KBEs). This study aims to investigate the cognitive mechanisms and dual-level boundary conditions associated with the willingness to sell amongst KBE owners...

Fabrication and evaluation of a polymeric muco-adhesive film with local and controlled release of phenytoin: an in vitro investigation

Phenytoin has long been used to accelerate wound healing. The aim of this study is to design, fabricate, and evaluate some properties of a polymeric mucoadhesive film with slow release of phenytoin. In this in vitro study, polymers such as Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium ca...

Effects of Bacillus coagulans and the biomass of Spirulina platensis on quality characteristics and probiotic viability of gluten free cupcakes

In this study, gluten-free corn flour cupcakes were formulated with different levels of Spirulina platensis (0, 1, 2, and 3%) and the probiotic bacterium Bacillus coagulans (0 and 1%), and their physicochemical, microbial, textural, and sensory properties and probiotic survival w...

Safe and adaptive control of non-stationary stochastic systems via Lyapunov-constrained distributional reinforcement learning

Abstract Non-stationary environments pose significant challenges for reinforcement learning (RL), particularly in safety-critical applications like robotics and energy systems, where adaptability, stability, and robustness to uncertainty are essential. This paper introduces Lyapu...

A hybrid approach based on deep learning to improve segmentation, classification and localization of different types of brain tumors in MRI images

Brain tumors pose significant health risks, and early detection is critical for improving patient outcomes. Although Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widely used for diagnosis, accurate interpretation remains challenging, particularly in resource-limited clinical settings. To...

Machine learning-based prediction of subjective cognitive impairment levels in cancer survivors using demographic predictors

Objectives Cancer-related cognitive impairment is a decline in cognitive functioning following cancer treatment that negatively affects survivors’ quality of life. Self-report tools such as the Cognitive Failure Questionnaire (CFQ) offer a rapid and cost-effective method for earl...

Concurrent infection with Clostridium chauvoei, Clostridium septicum and Clostridium perfringens type A in cattle: a case report

Blackleg, caused by Clostridium chauvoei , is an acute, fatal infectious disease characterized by necrotizing myositis and toxemia primarily affecting cattle and sheep. Gas gangrene (malignant edema), a similar necrotizing myositis, is caused by multiple anaerobes including C. ch...

Effect of a free sugar-restricted diet on anthropometric parameters, lipid profile, and glycemic control in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background High-sugar diets rich in fructose and other simple sugars are associated with increased lipogenesis and insulin resistance, potentially increasing the risk of metabolic syndrome, a condition closely linked with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aime...

CortexNet: convolutional neural networks for alzheimer’s disease diagnosis using brain MRI

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common degenerative brain diseases, and its early detection plays an important role in improving clinical management, increasing treatment effectiveness, and reducing the consequences of disease progression. In this study, a family of convol...