abstract background and purpose:vector-borne diseases such as malaria and leishmaniasis are still a public health problem in iran. one of the effective ways to prevent of these diseases is to improve the vector control program. we carried out this study for assessment managers of school knowledge, attitude and practice regarding vector control programs. materials and methods:a cross-sectional s...

leishmaniasis has long been known as a significant public health challenge in many parts of iran. phlebotomus pa­patasi and p. sergent i are the vectors of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis and anthroponotic cutaneous leish­maniasis respectively, and 5 species of sand flies including p. kandelakii , p. neglectus , p. perfiliewi , p. keshishiani and p. alexandri are considered as probable vectors...

zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (zcl) is an increasing and important public health problem in iran. the use of repellents is recommended as one of the important means of personal protection against vectors of zcl. this paper reports the repellency effect of the plant myrtle, myrtus communis (myrtaceae), essential oil for protection against 3-7-day-old unfed females of the sandfly, phlebotomus ...

sensorless speed torque control of induction machines has been widely used in many industrial applications. the simple method of direct vector control can provide tacholess control as well as more complex approaches. in this method, the motor flux can be obtained by measuring voltage and current and integrating motor back electromotive force. the only required motor parameter is stator resistan...

visceral leishmaniasis is a deadly parasitic disease that is transmitted via the bite of a female sand fly, phlebotomus argentipes. the highest burden of this disease is in northern india. in 2005, india embarked on an initiative with ne­pal, bangladesh, and the world health organization to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis by 2015. with the goal of 1 case in 10,000 people still unmet, it is pru...