Tarbiat Modares University

Adult intestinal malrotation: A rare incidental finding in trauma imaging

Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal rotation and fixation of the midgut during embryonic development. It is typically diagnosed in infancy, and its detection in adults—particularly in asymptomatic individuals—is rare. In adults, clinical present...

Cr-driven σ-phase formation and microstructural evolutions in TIG-cladded Fe2CoCrxNiMo0.7 high-entropy alloys

In this study, Fe 2 CoCr x NiMo 0.7 (x = 1, 1.5, 2) high-entropy alloys (HEAs) were deposited on AISI 304 stainless steel substrates via tungsten inert gas (TIG) cladding. Elemental powders were proportioned to compensate for substrate dilution (30-38%), ball-milled for 2 h for h...

Beyond antigen discovery: Rethinking Helicobacter pylori vaccination

Despite over four decades of strenuous investigation, a Helicobacter pylori vaccine has not yet been successfully developed, licensed, or implemented in the marketplace. It is important to emphasize that vaccine development for H. pylori has been a public health imperative owing...

A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Framework for Optimal Mining Method Selection in Complex Geological Conditions

Mining Method Selection (MMS) is a complex, multi-criteria decision-making problem influenced by geological, technical, economic, environmental, and safety factors. Traditional methods, such as Nicholas, University of British Columbia (UBC), and reformed UBC approaches, rely on e...

Regional Hypertrophy of the Gluteal Muscles Is Task-Specific: Differential Responses to 10 Weeks of Hip Extension Versus Hip Abduction Training

Abstract Attarieh, P, Nunes, JP, Khani, S, Moniri, A, Goli, A, Negahdar, S, Mohammadinia, F, Fallah, MH, and Shahrbanian, S. Regional hypertrophy of the gluteal muscles is task-specific: Differential responses to 10 weeks of hip extension versus hip abduction training. J Strength...

Evaluating genotype-specific responses in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) to late-spring frost conditions

This study investigated the effect of late-spring frost (LSF) stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum) through critical reproductive stages. A factorial experiment was conducted with three wheat genotypes (Roshan, Falat, and Superhead), at three growth stages (pollen development, spik...

A protocol for monocyte isolation and monocyte-derived M1 macrophage generation from umbilical cord blood

Abstract Monocytes and their differentiated counterparts, M1 macrophages, are critical players in regenerative medicine. Various sources provide monocytes for therapeutic and research purposes, each with distinct advantages and limitations. Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a promisi...

A blockchain-based non-fungible tokens framework for ownership and intellectual property preserving with controlled access to medical datasets

High-quality medical datasets are essential for data-driven healthcare and biomedical research, yet concerns regarding ownership, controlled access, confidentiality, and accountability can limit their sharing and reuse. Conventional repositories provide access management but offe...

Polycentricity as a process: An evolutionary morphological analysis of the Tehran Metropolitan Region (1975–2025)

As metropolitan regions worldwide undergo rapid spatial transformation, understanding whether decentralization leads to coherent polycentric development or fragmented dispersion has become a critical question for urban policy and planning. This study examines the long-term evolut...

ϕ-sectional curvature of statistical structures on almost contact metric manifolds

We introduce the notion of ϕ -sectional K -curvature on almost contact statistical manifolds by combining the sectional K -curvature of a statistical structure with the classical ϕ -sectional curvature in almost contact geometry. We prove that this curvature is always non-positiv...

Rheological, physicochemical, and structural properties of fish gelatin/carboxymethyl cellulose/Persian gum ternary edible films

Abstract This study explored the modulation of fish gelatin (FG)/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) edible films using Persian gum (PG), focusing on structure-rheology-function relationships and physicochemical performance. Ternary FG/CMC/PG films with mass ratios of 60/40/0, 54/36/10...

Diagnostic accuracy of droplet digital PCR for BRAF mutation detection in thyroid specimens: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BRAF mutation testing, particularly for BRAF V600E, may provide adjunctive diagnostic information in the evaluation of thyroid nodules when interpreted alongside cytology, ultrasonography, and clinical risk. Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) enables sensitive dete...

A hybrid machine learning framework for supplier risk prediction and segmentation: an automotive supply chain case study

Purpose This study aims to develop a hybrid data-driven framework for supplier risk assessment in automotive supply chains. It seeks to integrate predictive modeling with clustering techniques to proactively identify and categorize supplier risks, enabling enhanced operational st...

An interpretable SCA-ANN framework for WTI crude oil price forecasting

Abstract The recent conflict in the Strait of Hormuz as a critical oil transmit checkpoint combined with the market's inherent instability and the complex, nonlinear interactions among key influencing factors, makes accurate crude oil price forecasting a formidable challenge. Con...

Good, Evil, and Holistic Purposivism: Avicenna’s Providential God Reconsidered

Abstract This article develops an alternative reading of Avicenna’s conception of providence. I first examine whether he affirms the traditional theistic attributes of omniscience, omnipotence, and omnibenevolence that ground the standard view of providence, arguing that he impli...

Prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and associated carbapenemase genes among clinical isolates in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) has emerged as a major global public health threat due to limited treatment options and high morbidity and mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of CRKP among clinic...

Unveiling the antiviral activity of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. against influenza A(H1N1)

The influenza virus poses a global health threat, with current management involving antiviral drugs and annual vaccination, although challenges of resistance exist. Herbal medicine, particularly Adiantum capillus-veneris L., traditionally used for respiratory diseases, shows anti...

On the Prediction of Ductile Fracture in Flexible Roll Forming

Fracture is one of the most common defects that occur during the roll forming process. However, several process-based strategies can be employed to minimize its occurrence. This paper investigates the fracture mechanisms of AA3105 aluminum alloy sheets during the flexible roll fo...

Protodioscin mitigates cyclophosphamide-induced renal toxicity in HEK-293 cells by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress, antioxidant defense, and apoptotic pathways

Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent with well-established efficacy; however, its clinical use is limited by dose-dependent adverse effects, particularly nephrotoxicity. Protodioscin (Prot), a bioactive saponin derived from plants of the Dioscoreaceae fa...

α-Santonin from a marine sponge exhibits anticancer activity and mechanistic effects in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) requires new therapeutic agents with minimal systemic toxicity. Marine-derived natural products represent a promising source of drug candidates because of their unique bioactivity. This study evaluated the anti-tumor potential and possible molecular mechan...