The arrangement of verses in the Quranic surahs, the proximity of the surahs and the congruence between the surahs of the same group have always been one of the important issues in Quranic sciences, which has been dealt with under such titles as the order of the verses and the congruence of the surahs. The network associations of the Quranic surahs is a new term that speaks of the structural an...

This research is aim to evaluate the role of friendship associations in development of cultural diplomacy. So first it describes the role of culture in internal relations and foreign diplomacy. This paper by considering the transitional throeies and soft power theory tries to discuss  the role  of the NGOs as the civilized establishments (Foundations) on the international relations. at prese...

This study focused on vegetation classification of Darabkola forest in the middle part of Hyrcanian forests in north of Iran. For this purpose, 139 releves were sampled using systematic- selective method in 400 m grid dimensions by the consideration of indicator stands concept. Based on modified TWINSPAN method and Braun-Blanquet phytosociological method, five associations (Parrotio persicae-Ca...

Background and Objectives: Soybean is one of the sources of plant-based proteins and contains various nutrients, including branched chain amino acids, bioactive peptides, isoflavones, soluble fibers and essential omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, they include beneficial therapeutic effects on chronic diseases. Target of the current study was investigation of possible associations between soy in...

Background and Objectives: Neck circumference and A body shape index are anthropometric indicators and the index of visceral obesity can predict initiation of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between the biochemical indicators of liver function and cardiometabolic risk factors with the highlighted anthropometric indicators in patients with type 2 d...

Background and Objectives: The P53 is one of the genes involved in weight management. This study investigated associations of dietary intakes, anthropometric measurements and insulin resistance with relative P53 gene expressions.  Materials & Methods: Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) were collected from 151 individuals, aging nearly 40 years, who underwent el...