In an effort to expand research on curiosity, we elaborate on a theoretical model that informs research on the design of a new measure and the nomological network of curiosity. Curiosity was conceptualized as a positive emotional-motivational system associated with the recognition, pursuit, and self-regulation of novelty and challenge. Using 5 independent samples, we developed the Curiosity and...

background economic consequence analysis is vital for recognizing pipeline comprehensive risk analysis and emergency response planning. objectives the purpose of this study was to estimate economic loss due to fire and explosion in petrochemical feed and product pipelines. materials and methods the present study which performed on 47 pipelines of a petrochemical special zone, pertinent pipeline...

in this paper, some applications of our earlier results in working with chemical graphs arepresented.

Knowledge representation was used to characterize beliefs in patients with Environmental Illness/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (EI/MCS). EI/MCS patients, allergy and asthma patients, doctors and controls made relatedness judgments on concepts relevant to EI/MCS. Associative networks showed that EI/MCS patients viewed these concepts differently from others. Multiple chemical exposure was central...

acquired bilateral longitudinal true leukonychia is a rare disorder. we present a case of a 35‑year‑old healthy woman presented with this unusual and rare manifestation. she mentioned a history of unprotected exposure to detergents and bleaching chemical agents. considering her low zinc level, she was prescribed with zinc capsules and recommended to avoid chemical substances for 6 months. durin...

background: contamination of swimming pools’ water can lead to the transfer of different diseases to humans. the aim of this study was to investigate the quality of water in kerman swimming pools. methods: in this cross-sectional study, sampling from swimming pools was performed before and after swimming, every week. total number of samples collected was 150 samples. samples were investigated i...

The particular substances that are ingested by individuals are the consequence of their environmental, residential, and occupational exposures. The possible effects of these exposures on intestinal functions can be examined by the evaluation of in vivo or in vitro exposure followed by an in vivo and/or in vitro monitoring of effects. Several examples of the in vivo exposure and in vitro monitor...

Workers are commonly exposed to multiple factors and substances that are hazardous to health. For instance, in 2005, approximately 30% of the European workers reported being exposed to noise during at least a quarter of the time spent in their work environment, 11% reported inhaling vapors such as solvents and thinners; 19% reported exposure to smoke, fumes, powder, or dust; and 14% reported ha...