The Design of the Mat

Effect of Nanosilver on the Rate of Heat Transfer to the Core of the Medium Density Fiberboard Mat

Effect of nanosilver (NS) on the heat-transferring rate to the core section of medium density fiberboard (MDF) mat was studied here. A 400 ppm aqueous nanosilver suspension was used at three consumption levels of 100, 150, and 200 mL/kg, based on the weight of dry wood fibers; the results were then compared with the control MDF panels. The size range of nanosilver was 30-80 nm. Results showed t...

Production of Green Banana Powder Using Foam-Mat Drying Method: Effects of Ovalbumin Concentration on Drying Kinetics and Physicochemical Properties of the Product

Background and Objectives: Drying, one of the traditional food preservation technique, is a complex process defined as a simultaneous heat and mass transfer steps under transient conditions, which leads to significant changes in physicochemical properties of the foodstuffs. The objective of the present study was to assess effects of ovalbumin concentration (as a foaming agent) at three levels o...

A comparison between serological and molecular tests in diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii infection among stray cats in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran

Toxoplasma gondii infects all species of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and domestic cats and other felidae are its definitive hosts. The aim of the present survey was to compare serological and molecular tests in accurate diagnosis of T. gondii infection among stray cats in Ahvaz, Iran. A total of 100 cats were examined for the detection of serum antibodies against T. gondii (chronic ...

Application of Numerical Methods in the Analysis of Mat Foundations and Limitations of Classical Methods

Application of Numerical Methods in the Analysis of Mat Foundations and Limitations of Classical Methods

Effect of Anti-Fatigue Mat on Leg Muscle Discomfort and Muscle Activity Due to Prolonged Work in Upright Position among Production Workers

Introduction: The manufacturing, service professions, and other occupations commonly require their employees to spend more than 2 hours of their workday in an upright position which can potentially cause temporary or permanent health effects. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of anti-fatigue mats on leg muscle discomfort and muscle activity due to prolonged standing. Mater...