گلبابایی, فریده

[ 1 ] - حذف مونوکسیدکربن به روش پلاسمای سرد

Abstract Background and aims:Nowadays, the non-thermal plasma is considered as a successful new technology with high efficiency in the air pollution control and is in the focal attention of the researchers. Various types of atmospheric pollutants adversely influence on the human health and the environment regionally and globally. Carbon monoxide has been introduced as a critical pollutant wh...

[ 2 ] - A survey of the effect of toluene on the impact of noise on hearing loss in workers

Background: Ototoxic chemicals can impair the sense of hearing and balance. In the past decades, the ototoxicity of solvents and their interaction with noise have become evident. This study has been carried out in the shoe manufacturing factory in Tehran (Iran) with the aim of evaluating the combined effects of noise and toluene on the workers' hearing. Materials and Methods: This cross-sect...

[ 3 ] - ارزیابی ریسک ناشی از استرس گرمایی با استفاده از روش AHP و TOPSIS در محیط فازی- مطالعه موردی: کارگاه ریخته گری فلزات

Introduction: Working in hot and harsh weather conditions can cause heat related diseases and in some cases, even can lead to death. Risk assessment of heat stress in these environments is of particular importance. As there are many factors that could affect the heat stress, therefore, an index should be applied that could properly reflect the effect of all of these factors. Material and Metho...

[ 4 ] - ارزیابی ریسک بهداشتی مواجهه با ترکیبات آلی فرار (BTEX) در واحد رنگ یک صنعت خودروسازی

Introduction: Adverse effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including general and specific effects like carcinogenic of benzene are well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate occupational exposure to BTEX compounds in the painting unit of an automotive industry and subsequently health risk assessment of exposure to these compounds. Material and Method: This cross-sectional stud...

[ 5 ] - ارزیابی مواجهه کارگران یک صنعت مقره‌سازی با سیلیس کریستالی تعیین ریسک مرگ و میر ناشی از سیلیکوزیس و سرطان ریه

Introduction: Exposure to crystalline silica dust can seriously threaten health of workers engaged in processes such as casting, stone crushing, grinding, construction activities, insulator manufacturing, and glassblowing and sandblasting. The aim of this study was to assess occupational exposure to crystalline silica and to determine the risk of mortality from silicosis and lung cancer in an i...

[ 6 ] - استرس گرمائی و تأثیر آن بر غلظت هورمون کورتیزول کارگران مطالعه موردی: یک صنعت ذوب فلزات

Introduction: Heat stress is considered as one of the hazardous occupational agents in hot environments. Working under heat stress condition may lead to individuals’ health problems. Several studies have been shown that stress in the working environments can elevate stress hormones such as cortisol. Since heat stress is one of the serious stresses in hot industries including melting, this study...

[ 7 ] - ارزیابی کیفیت هوای ورودی به توربین های گازی دریک نیروگاه

Introduction: Pollutants in gas turbine air intake can cause erosion ،corrosion، fouling as well as reduction of power and efficiency of turbine and noticeable economic losses. In order to select the appropriate filtration system, air monitoring of turbine inlet and its filtration is essential. Therefore, this study was performed to assess the quality of gas turbines inlets in a gas power plant...

[ 8 ] - بررسی کارایی بیوراکتور دو فازی همزن‌دار در پالایش تولوئن از جریان هوا با استفاده از سودوموناس پتیدا

Introduction: There are different methods for controlling gaseous pollutants formed from air pollution sources that one of the most economical and efficient of them, is bio-filtration. The purpose of this study is Toluene removal from airstream by using the pure Pseudomonas putida bacteria as a fluidized bed in a two phase partitioning stirred tank bioreactor.Toluene ( Metyle benzene) is one of...

[ 9 ] - مروری بر وضعیت مطالعات مرتبط با مواجهه شغلی با گرد و غبار در ایران طی 14 سال گذشته

Introduction: Nowadays, millions of people are exposed to the dusts in their workplaces. Occupational exposure to dusts is considered as one of the most common and serious occupational hazards to workers’ health. The purpose of this literature review was to review the literature related to the occupational exposure to dusts in Iran published over the past 14 years.   Material and Methods: In t...

[ 10 ] - ارزیابی وضعیت خلقی کارگران در معرض مواجهه با مخلوط حلال ها ی آلی (مطالعه موردی: یک صنعت رنگ)

Introduction: Exposure to organic solvents cause adverse effects on various systems such as the central nervous system, behavioral and cognitive changes, sleep disorders, as well as changes in mood. This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of long term exposure to mixed organic solvents on positive and negative aspects of the mood of the workers of a painting industry.   Material and Method...

[ 11 ] - A comparative study of bacterial and fungal bio filtration treating toluene vapors from air stream

Introduction: Air pollution is now recognized as an important environmental and health concern. Biological control processes, due to their durable, cost-effective and eco-friendly, have become a good alternative to physic-chemical methods. Biotechnology is based on the activity of microorganisms. The aim of this study was to compare the capability of Pseudomonas Putida PTCC 1694 (bacteria) and...

[ 12 ] - Optimization of the electrospinning process of polyurethane nanofibers and their filtration performance for use in respiratory protection mask filters

Background and Aim: Electrospun nanofibers can be used to produce filter media in personal protective equipment for the military. The present study aimed to optimize the electrospinning process used to create polyurethane nanofiber substrates and compare the optimum substrate filtration performance with a typical commercial substrate used in the structure of N95 respirators. Methods: In this ex...

[ 13 ] - Investigation of the effect of unusual work shifts and sleep deprivation on cognitive performance in workers in the automotive industry

Background and aims: The circadian rhythm is one the most important biological rhythms that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats every 24 hours roughly. This 24-hour cycle includes physiological and behavioral rhythms like sleep cycle. Any disruptions in the body’s natural rhythms can cause many problems, such as drowsiness, sleep deprivation, reduced physical activity, and mental functio...

[ 14 ] - Production of Nanofibers Containing Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles for the Purpose of Bioaerosol Removal

The present study aims at investigation of the performance of nanofibrous filter, containing magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles, for bioaerosols removal from the air stream. It synthesizes two types of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and PAN/MgO nanofibers via electrospinning technique, and investigates the antibacterial properties of the produced nanofibers through disk diffusion. The air containing ...

[ 15 ] - Production of Nanofibers Containing Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles for the Purpose of Bioaerosol Removal

The present study aims at investigation of the performance of nanofibrous filter, containing magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles, for bioaerosols removal from the air stream. It synthesizes two types of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and PAN/MgO nanofibers via electrospinning technique, and investigates the antibacterial properties of the produced nanofibers through disk diffusion. The air containing ...

[ 16 ] - Fabrication and Optimization of Molecularly Imprinted Nanofibers in Assessment of Occupational Exposure to 5-fluorouracil

Background and purpose: Cytotoxic drugs are a group of chemicals that raise concerns over the health of healthcare professionals. Therefore, accurate methods are needed to investigate the traces of these drugs. This study was done to fabricate and optimize molecularly imprinted membrane as a specific absorbent in assessment of occupational exposure to 5-fluorouracil. Materials and methods: 5-F...

[ 17 ] - Development and Validation of the Tools for Evaluating Awareness and Practice Related to Heat Stress among the Workers of Warm Workplaces

Introduction: Prevention of heat-related diseases requires the participation of the workers. For this reason, the aim of this study was the development and validation of the tools for evaluating awareness and practice related to heat stress among the workers of warm workplaces. Material and Methods: The various items and factors related to the awareness and practice of the workers were identif...

[ 18 ] - Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Iranian Health Care Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction: Covid-19 pandemic has imposed a significant effect on mental health of the health care workers. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at determining the pooled prevalence of anxiety and depression among Iranian health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: To conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis, Web of Science, Scopus, Medlin...

[ 19 ] - Comparative assessment of carcinogenic risk of respiratory exposure to 1,3-Butadiene in a petrochemical industry by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Singapore Health Department methods

Introduction: 1,3-Butadiene is a carcinogenic compound that can be emitted to the atmosphere from several sources like petrochemical industry. One way to determine the level of carcinogenic and health effects of respiratory exposure to pollutants in the workplace is to use risk assessment methods. The aim of this study was to comparative assessment of carcinogenic risk of respiratory exposure t...

[ 20 ] - A review on the effect of heat stresses on cognitive functions

Introduction: Many studies have been carried out on the effects of heat stress on cognitive functions, but the results are contradictory. Therefore, this study was conducted to review the effect of heat stress on cognitive functions. Material and method:  In this study, all English articles conducted on effect of heat stress on cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor functions from 1970 to 2018...

[ 21 ] - Comparative Survey of Virgin and Immobilized Activated Carbon With Pseudomonas Putida PTCC In Toluene Removal From Airflow

Introduction: Volatile organic compounds are the most common pollutants in the air, and among them, toluene is the most common form, which is toxic resulting in liver and kidneys damages. Regarding the fact that this compound is widely used in various chemical industries, implementing an efficient method for controlling its concentration is of great importance. The comparative survey of the cap...

[ 22 ] - Impact of Heat Stress on Renal Function: A Systematic Literature Review Focusing on Workplace Heat

Background: There is evidence that exposure to heat stress over time may lead to chronic kidney disease. This study aimed to summarize the evidence on the effects of heat stress on renal function among individuals exposed to occupational heat stress. Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, all papers on the effect of heat stress on kidney function among workers at any workplace and h...

[ 23 ] - Strategic Planning in the Occupational Health Department

Introduction: Universities play a key role in creating a knowledge-based society and its sustainable development. Strategic planning by strategically analyses internal and external environments of the organization, forecast its future, identifying its strategic direction, and strengthening organizational structures, processes, and outcomes, creates and sustains competitive advantages. This stud...

[ 24 ] - Diagnostic Biomarkers of Heat Stress Induced- DNA in Occupational Exposure: A Systematic Review

Introduction: Climate change and hot processes in the workplaces has led to an increase in the effects of heat stress on employed people, which has become a major concern, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Early detection of biomarkers in induction of heat stress-related DNA damage can be used in the identification and evaluation of health and safety, including occupational heal...