Starting with the intuitive concept o r nearness" as a binar,, relation, semi-proximity spaces (sp-spaces) are defined. The restrictions on semi-proximity spaces are weaker than on topological proximity spaces. Thus, semi-proximity spaces generalize classical topological spaces. Moreover, it is possible to describe all digital pictures used in computer vision and computer graphics as non-trivia...

Experimental infections with visceral Leishmania spp. are frequently performed referring to stationary parasite cultures that are comprised of a mixture of metacyclic and non-metacyclic parasites often with little regard to time of culture and metacyclic purification. This may lead to misleading or irreproducible experimental data. It is known that the maintenance of Leishmania spp. in vitro re...

Acetone, butanol and ethanol were produced in a continuous two-stage fermentation integrated with pervaporation using freely suspended cells of C. acetobutylicum ATCC 824. PDMS composite pervaporation membranes were directly coupled to the second fermentor which lead to decreased solvent titers. Overall productivity was increased from 0.45 g L(-1) h(-1) to 0.88 g L(-1) h(-1) when increasing the...

Objective: Understanding climate effects on crop yield has been a continuous endeavor aiming at improving farming technology and management strategy, minimizing negative climate effects, and maximizing positive climate effects on yield. Methods: In order to evaluate agroclimate of Corn cultivation throughout the selected substations at Kermanshah province in this current investigation, the stat...

objective: understanding climate effects on crop yield has been a continuous endeavor aiming at improving farming technology and management strategy, minimizing negative climate effects, and maximizing positive climate effects on yield. methods: in order to evaluate agroclimate of corn cultivation throughout the selected substations at kermanshah province in this current investigation, the stat...

Objective: Understanding climate effects on crop yield has been a continuous endeavor aiming at improving farming technology and management strategy, minimizing negative climate effects, and maximizing positive climate effects on yield. Methods: In order to evaluate agroclimate of Corn cultivation throughout the selected substations at Kermanshah province in this current investigation, the stat...

BACKGROUND: Important parameters during recombinant protein production in Escherichia coli, such as productivity and protein activity, are affected by the growth rate. This includes the translocation of protein over the membrane to gain better folding capacity or reduced proteolysis. To vary the growth rate two techniques are available: fedbatch and continuous cultivation, both controlled by th...

One of the fundamental difficulties in Iranian rangelands is the existence of wide area of poor condition rangelands that their grazing capability is low due to continuous livestock grazing pressure. Astragalus flexilipes is one of the palatable plant species of rangelands in Iran, while its distribution is being decreased due to improper grazing. The aim of this study was to ...