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View article: Control of Legged Robots using Model Predictive Optimized Path Integral
Control of Legged Robots using Model Predictive Optimized Path Integral Open
Legged robots possess a unique ability to traverse rough terrains and navigate cluttered environments, making them well-suited for complex, real-world unstructured scenarios. However, such robots have not yet achieved the same level as see…
View article: Air Quality and Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Case Study of Ventilation and Bioaerosols in an Educational Hospital
Air Quality and Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Case Study of Ventilation and Bioaerosols in an Educational Hospital Open
Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose a significant threat to patient health and healthcare systems. Adequate ventilation is one of the most effective methods for controlling and preventing the spread of infectious pathogens…
View article: Current and Emerging Techniques for Diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review
Current and Emerging Techniques for Diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review Open
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite capable of crossing the placenta in pregnancy and infecting the developing fetus, leading to various congenital anomalies and even abortion. Acute Toxoplasma infection is responsible for almos…
View article: JITGNN: A deep graph neural network framework for Just-In-Time bug prediction
JITGNN: A deep graph neural network framework for Just-In-Time bug prediction Open
Just-In-Time (JIT) bug prediction is the problem of predicting software failure immediately after a change is submitted to the code base. JIT bug prediction is often preferred to other types of bug prediction (subsystem, module, file, clas…
View article: The Therapeutic Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Acute Toxoplasmosis in BALB/c Mice
The Therapeutic Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Acute Toxoplasmosis in BALB/c Mice Open
Background: Toxoplasma gondii infects nearly one-third of the world's population. Due to the significant side effects of current treatment options, identifying safe and effective therapies seems crucial. Nanoparticles (NPs) are new promisi…
View article: Field Efficacy of Topical Nano-Liposomal Amphotericin B (Sina Ampholeish®) Alone or in Combination with Glucantime® and Cryotherapy on Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Field Efficacy of Topical Nano-Liposomal Amphotericin B (Sina Ampholeish®) Alone or in Combination with Glucantime® and Cryotherapy on Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Open
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease that presents a broad spectrum of clinical features. Treatment of CL is problematic. We aimed to compare the field therapeutic efficacy of topical nanoliposomes containing 0.4…
View article: Formulation and evaluation of atovaquone-loaded macrophage-derived exosomes against <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> : <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> assessment
Formulation and evaluation of atovaquone-loaded macrophage-derived exosomes against <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> : <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> assessment Open
This study aimed to prepare and assess atovaquone (ATQ)-loaded exosomes (EXO-ATQ) against Toxoplasma gondii to improve their therapeutic activities on acute and chronic phases of murine toxoplasmosis. Exosomes were isolated from a mouse ma…
View article: Visceral Leishmaniasis in Iran: An Update on Epidemiological Features from 2013 to 2022
Visceral Leishmaniasis in Iran: An Update on Epidemiological Features from 2013 to 2022 Open
Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is one of the most important neglected tropical diseases. The zoonotic form of VL is endemic in some areas of Iran. We aimed to determine the status of VL identified in humans and canines in differen…
View article: Evaluation of Antimalarial Activities of the Hydroalcoholic Extracts of <i>Artemisia persica</i> and <i>Artemisia spicigera</i> Against <i>Plasmodium berghei</i> in Albino Mice
Evaluation of Antimalarial Activities of the Hydroalcoholic Extracts of <i>Artemisia persica</i> and <i>Artemisia spicigera</i> Against <i>Plasmodium berghei</i> in Albino Mice Open
Background: Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, continues to be a major global health concern. The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Plasmodium highlights the urgent need for new antimalarial agents. Ob…
View article: Associations between Toxoplasma gondii Infection and Multiple Sclerosis: A Case-Control Seroprevalence Study
Associations between Toxoplasma gondii Infection and Multiple Sclerosis: A Case-Control Seroprevalence Study Open
Background: Currently, there are conflicting reports on the associations between Toxoplasma gondii infection and multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans. In the present study, a case–control study was carried out to assess associations between s…
View article: Molecular Identification of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Species in the Northcentral Iranian Province of Alborz: Is There a New Focus on Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Province?
Molecular Identification of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Species in the Northcentral Iranian Province of Alborz: Is There a New Focus on Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Province? Open
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an endemic infection in the Middle East, including Iran that is also spreading to new foci. We aimed to determine the leishmaniasis species causing CL in Alborz province. Methods: Overall, out of…
View article: ApacheJIT: A Large Dataset for Just-In-Time Defect Prediction
ApacheJIT: A Large Dataset for Just-In-Time Defect Prediction Open
In this paper, we present ApacheJIT, a large dataset for Just-In-Time defect prediction. ApacheJIT consists of clean and bug-inducing software changes in popular Apache projects. ApacheJIT has a total of 106,674 commits (28,239 bug-inducin…
View article: ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI USED TO SUPPORT IRANIAN BARLEY CULTIVATED ON CADMIUM CONTAMINATED SOILS (Hordeum vulgare L.)
ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI USED TO SUPPORT IRANIAN BARLEY CULTIVATED ON CADMIUM CONTAMINATED SOILS (Hordeum vulgare L.) Open
To study the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the agronomic, physiological, and biochemical parameters of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grown on Cd contaminated soils of Iran, an experiment was carried out in Tehran, Iran for …
View article: Chronic Toxoplasma gondii Infection Potentiates Parkinson’s Disease Course in Mice Model
Chronic Toxoplasma gondii Infection Potentiates Parkinson’s Disease Course in Mice Model Open
Background: Toxoplasma gondii is a neuroinvasive protozoa pathogen that could manipulate its intermediate host's behavior. However, the possible link between T. gondii infection and the development of neurodegenerative disorders such as Pa…
View article: SURENA IV: Towards A Cost-effective Full-size Humanoid Robot for\n Real-world Scenarios
SURENA IV: Towards A Cost-effective Full-size Humanoid Robot for\n Real-world Scenarios Open
This paper describes the hardware, software framework, and experimental\ntesting of SURENA IV humanoid robotics platform. SURENA IV has 43 degrees of\nfreedom (DoFs), including seven DoFs for each arm, six DoFs for each hand, and\nsix DoFs…
View article: SURENAIV: Towards A Cost-effective Full-size Humanoid Robot for Real-world Scenarios
SURENAIV: Towards A Cost-effective Full-size Humanoid Robot for Real-world Scenarios Open
This paper describes the hardware, software framework, and experimental testing of SURENA IV humanoid robotics platform. SURENA IV has 43 degrees of freedom (DoFs), including seven DoFs for each arm, six DoFs for each hand, and six DoFs fo…
View article: Assessment of an In-House Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and IgG Avidity Test Based on SAG1 and GRA7 Proteins for Discriminating between Acute and Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Humans
Assessment of an In-House Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and IgG Avidity Test Based on SAG1 and GRA7 Proteins for Discriminating between Acute and Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Humans Open
To improve serodiagnostic methods for diagnosis of acute from chronic toxoplasmosis, an economical in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for measuring Toxoplasma -specific IgG, IgM, and IgG avidity has been developed and asses…
View article: The Drug Resistance of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax in Iran: A Review Article
The Drug Resistance of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax in Iran: A Review Article Open
Background: One of the main obstacles to malaria control in the world has been the emergence of resistance in Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine and other antimalarial drugs. This study aimed to review studies in Iran on resistance in P.…
View article: Seroepidemiological study of toxoplasmosis in women referred to a pre-marriage counseling center in Alborz Province, Iran
Seroepidemiological study of toxoplasmosis in women referred to a pre-marriage counseling center in Alborz Province, Iran Open
Objectives The aim of the current study was to assess prevalence of Toxoplasma infection and its associated risk factors in women of childbearing-age in central Iran. Results Of 400 serum samples assessed for anti- T. gondii antibodies, 81…
View article: The Emergence of Co-Infection of Visceral Leishmaniasis in an Iranian Child with Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Case Report
The Emergence of Co-Infection of Visceral Leishmaniasis in an Iranian Child with Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Case Report Open
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) described as an essential immunodeficiency problem of phagocytic cells resulting in a phagocyte dysfunction and inability to kill a spectrum of bacteria and fungi. Despite the fact that CGD patients are …
View article: Spatial Distribution of Common Pathogenic Human Intestinal Protozoa in Iran: A Systematic Review
Spatial Distribution of Common Pathogenic Human Intestinal Protozoa in Iran: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Pathogenic intestinal protozoa are considered as a serious public health problem in developing countries. This study aimed to elucidate the overall prevalence and spatial distribution of three common human pathogenic intestinal…
View article: The Parasitic Contamination of Edible Raw Vegetables in Karaj, Iran in 2017
The Parasitic Contamination of Edible Raw Vegetables in Karaj, Iran in 2017 Open
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View article: The diagnostic accuracy of direct agglutination test for serodiagnosis of human visceral leishmaniasis: a systematic review with meta-analysis
The diagnostic accuracy of direct agglutination test for serodiagnosis of human visceral leishmaniasis: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Background Direct agglutination test (DAT) as a simple, accurate and reliable method, has been widely used for serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) during the last three decades. The present study is a systematic review and meta-an…
View article: The Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Agglutination Test for Serodiagnosis of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
The Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Agglutination Test for Serodiagnosis of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis Open
Background: Direct agglutination test (DAT) as a simple, accurate and reliable method, has been widely used for serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) during the last three decades. The present study is a systematic review and meta-a…
View article: The Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Agglutination Test for Serodiagnosis of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
The Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Agglutination Test for Serodiagnosis of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis Open
Background: Direct agglutination test (DAT) as simple, accurate and non-expensive tool that has been used widely for serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) during the last three decades. We conducted a systematic review and meta-anal…
View article: The Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Agglutination Test for Serodiagnosis of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
The Diagnostic Accuracy of Direct Agglutination Test for Serodiagnosis of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis Open
Background: Direct agglutination test (DAT) as simple, accurate and reliable method that has been used widely for serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) during the last three decades. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysi…
View article: Vitamin D Deficiency and Toxoplasma Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency and Toxoplasma Infection Open
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View article: Sarcocystis infection in beef and industrial raw beef burgers from butcheries and retail stores: A molecular microscopic study
Sarcocystis infection in beef and industrial raw beef burgers from butcheries and retail stores: A molecular microscopic study Open
Sarcocystis is a genus of eucoccidian parasites, which globally infects humans and various animals. In addition to economic losses in livestock industries, the parasite is a zoonosis that infects humans through contaminated beef and pork w…