Urmia University

Integrated morphological, phenolic, and transcript profiling reveals responses associated with colchicine-induced tetraploidy in Viola odorata L.

Viola odorata L. (sweet violet) is an ornamental and medicinal species valued for its attractive flowers and diverse phenolic constituents. Although colchicine-induced polyploidization has been widely employed to improve ornamental and medicinal plants, the molecular responses as...

We Are Not the Cause of COVID ‐19: Unpleasant Treatment Against Health Care Professionals

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Integrated numerical modeling of landslide-induced wave at Shahrchay Dam using PLAXIS and MIKE 21

Landslides entering dam reservoirs can generate hazardous impulse waves that threaten human lives and infrastructure, particularly in densely populated downstream areas. The Shahrchay Dam, located 12 km upstream of Urmia city (population > 700,000), is situated near an unstable s...

Production of biodegradable film based on beta-glucan/polycaprolactone modified with extract of oak fruit pair, apricot kernel and gold nanoparticles: Investigation of physicochemical and antioxidant properties

<title>Abstract</title> In this study, a polycaprolactone (PCL) and beta-glucan (BG) composite film was prepared. Oak fruit pair extract (OFPE) and apricot kernel extract (AKE) and gold nanoparticles (AUNPs) were used to modify the structure of the composite film. The physicochem...

The relationship between mental health, marital relationship quality, and attitude toward childbearing among married couples in Khoy, Northwest Iran: a cross-sectional study

Attitude toward childbearing is an important factor influencing reproductive decisions and may be affected by psychological and interpersonal factors. This study aimed to examine the relationship between mental health, marital relationship quality, and attitude toward childbearin...

From fear to bonding: a randomized controlled trial of CBT-based group counseling on the experience of becoming a mother in marginalized adolescent mothers

Adolescent motherhood, especially in marginalized populations, presents psychological and emotional challenges that can affect maternal-infant bonding and maternal self-efficacy. This study evaluated the effect of cognitive-behavioral group counseling on the experience of becomin...

Inclined gabion drops improve hydraulic performance relative to conventional USBR stilling basins under variable flow conditions

This study experimentally and numerically investigates the hydraulic performance of the Inclined Gabion Drop (IGD) as a sustainable energy dissipator compared with conventional USBR stilling basins. Laboratory experiments were conducted under varying flow conditions, drop heights...

Hybrid machine learning models with particle swarm optimization based tuning for solitary wave runup prediction on sloping beaches

Accurate prediction of maximum wave runup, R, is central to coastal flooding assessment, freeboard specification, and risk-informed design. However, compact solitary-wave runup relations may exhibit slope-dependent bias when applied beyond their calibration envelope. This study p...

From ACR O‐RADS 2022 to Explainable Deep Learning

Objectives The 2022 update of the Ovarian‐Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O‐RADS) improves risk stratification of adnexal lesions; however, radiologist interpretation remains subject to inter‐observer variability and conservative diagnostic thresholds. Concurrently, deep learn...

Lightweight PMMA-based hybrid composites reinforced with Bi2O3 and B4C for advanced radiation shielding

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)-based composites have attracted considerable attention as lightweight and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional radiation shielding materials. In this study, PMMA composites reinforced with bismuth oxide (Bi 2 O 3 ) and boron carbide...

Efficacy of deep replacement (cement-stabilised sand column) length in mitigating liquefaction: shaking table tests under earthquake loading

This research examines the impact of deep mixing column length on its effectiveness in mitigating soil liquefaction, a significant concern in geotechnical engineering, particularly during earthquakes. The study used a series of shaking table tests to simulate earthquake condition...

Exploring contributing factors to fatalities occurring within an emergency department: a qualitative analysis informed by root cause analysis principles

Emergency Departments (EDs) are highrisk and timepressured workplaces where latent system failures can quickly culminate in fatal outcomes. Understanding the underlying causes contributing to mortality in these units is therefore essential for designing effective safety intervent...

Mesoporous Magnetic Nanoparticles Functionalized With Quaternary Ammonium Salts as Targeted Nanocarriers for Doxorubicin Delivery in Breast Cancer Therapy

Background: Nanotechnology offers promising strategies to overcome major limitations of conventional cancer chemotherapy, including poor targeting, systemic toxicity, and low drug bioavailability. This study focuses on developing a biocompatible magnetic nanocarrier modified with...